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Hamdan AL, Jabbour C, Ghanem A, Ghanem P. The Impact of Masking Habits on Voice in a Sub-population of Healthcare Workers. J Voice 2024; 38:918-921. [PMID: 34986996 PMCID: PMC8720484 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of face masks on voice in a sub-population of healthcare workers, namely residents, medical students, and nurses, during the COVID-19 era. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in a large tertiary care center where a 23-items web-based questionnaire was conveyed to sub-population of healthcare professionals, namely residents, medical students, and nurses. The questionnaire included demographic data, type, and duration of mask use. Voice outcome measures included the Voice Handicap Index (VHI)-10 questionnaire and the visual analogue scale for vocal effort and vocal fatigue. RESULTS A total of 178 participants answered the survey. One third had an abnormal score on the VHI-10 questionnaire, one third reported moderate to severe vocal fatigue, and 45% of the participants had moderate to severe vocal effort based on a visual analogue scale score. There was a significant association between the type of mask used and vocal fatigue (P = 0.044). No significant association was seen between the duration of mask used and the different voice outcome measures. CONCLUSION Masking habits during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with a high prevalence of vocal fatigue, effort and abnormal VHI-10 score among residents, medical students, and nurses.
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- Abdul-Latif Hamdan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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Vraa M, Pascoe S, Maddox D, Rhon DI, Cleland JA, Young JL. Prevalence and extent of low back pain and low back-related disability in non-care-seeking working-age adults. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2022; 60:102572. [PMID: 35512483 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the prevalence and extent of low back pain (LBP) and low back-related disability in working-age adults not seeking care. METHODS A convenience sample of 101 working-age adults not seeking care for LBP completed the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) as measures of disability and completed questionnaires that collected information on various demographic and health-related variables. Those reporting current LBP also completed a Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Prevalence was assessed based on a dichotomization of whether any disability or pain was reported and also as a continuous variable to assess the extent of pain and disability present for each participant. RESULTS Of the 101 participants, 72.3% reported some level of disability (ODI mean = 7.91%, RMDQ mean = 2.63) and 46.5% reported some level of pain (NRPS mean = 3.68). Previous care-seeking for LBP was associated with increased odds of reporting disability (ODI odds ratio [OR] 7.91, 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.43 to 31.18; RMDQ OR 2.69, 95% CI, 1.05 to 7.24), as was reporting any current LBP (ODI OR 9.45, 95% CI, 3.15 to 33.21; RMDQ OR 7.03, 95% CI, 2.82 to 18.89). No other demographic or health-related variables were associated with the presence or extent of pain or disability. CONCLUSION Many non-care-seeking individuals reported some level of LBP and/or disability, suggesting that some level of pain and disability may be considered normal, acceptable, or manageable. One-third of individuals with no pain reported some disability.
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- Matthew Vraa
- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Program, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI, USA; Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Northwest University, Kirkland, WA, USA; Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Evidence in Motion, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Program, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI, USA; Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Evidence in Motion, San Antonio, TX, USA; Department of Physical Therapy and Integrative Care, Wardenburg Student Health Center, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Program, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI, USA; Department of Physical Therapy, Ivester College of Health Sciences, Brenau University, Gainesville, GA, USA; Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Upstream Rehab Institute, Smyrna, GA, USA
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- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Program, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI, USA; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Program, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI, USA
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Grolleau E, Fonteille V, Lebourgeois C, Darrason M, Michel P, Ragonnet D, Freyer G, Deculty A, Gippet C, Leclercq C, Neugnot C, Malek R, Perdriolat O, Rigaud M, Torrecillas S, Barral MC, Souquet PJ, Fassier JB, Tanguy L, Rolland B, Couraud S. Tobacco use and related behaviors among staff and students in a university hospital: A large cross-sectional survey. Tob Prev Cessat 2021; 7:49. [PMID: 34268457 PMCID: PMC8265395 DOI: 10.18332/tpc/137670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Smoking prevalence in the overall population in France was 27% in 2017. There are few data about smoking prevalence in hospital workers. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of current smoking in student and staff populations at Lyon University Hospital. Secondary objectives were to identify main variables associated with current smoking and willingness to quit. METHODS We designed a single center, cross-sectional survey, using printed questionnaires. During one day, all registered staff and students were surveyed. We used optical reading to extract information from questionnaires. We performed univariate and multivariate analysis adjusted on most relevant factors. RESULTS We analyzed 9712 questionnaires. The participating rates were high: 40.6% in the student cohort and 51.5% in the staff cohort. The proportion of current cigarette users was 26% in students and 25% in staff. In multivariate analysis, current smoking was significantly associated with: younger age, male sex, occupation type (e.g. logistical staff, and paramedical students), overnight work, and e-cigarette use. Among smokers, 53% reported a willingness to quit. In multivariate analysis, number of quit attempts, and feeling symptoms from tobacco were associated with willingness to quit. CONCLUSIONS Current smoking is less frequent in our cohorts of hospital staff and students than in the general French population. However, there are deep disparities in current smoking prevalence underlining a heterogeneous population. Among smokers, the majority reported a willingness to quit and some predictive factors may help to target this audience.
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- Emmanuel Grolleau
- Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France.,Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Equipe de Liaison en Addictologie, Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Direction de la Performance et du Contrôle de Gestion, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Direction de l'Organisation, de la Qualité des Soins et des Relations avec les Usagers Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Addictologie, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Institut de Cancérologie des Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Groupement Hospitalier Nord, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Groupement Hospitalier Centre, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Unité de Tabacologie, Service de Maternité, Hôpital Femme-Mère Enfant, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Groupement Hospitalier Centre, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France.,Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Unité de Tabacologie, Service de Maternité, Hôpital Femme-Mère Enfant, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Service de Médecine et Santé au Travail, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Institut de Cancérologie des Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Direction de la Coopération et des Stratégies, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Equipe de Liaison en Addictologie, Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France.,Service d'Addictologie, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Service Universitaire d'Addictologie de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier du Vinatier, Bron, France
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- Service de Pneumologie Aigue Spécialisée et Cancérologie Thoracique, Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France.,Equipe IBISCUS, Centre d'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon (CICLY), Faculté de Médecine Lyon Sud, Oullins, France
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Jafari A, Rajabi A, Gholian-Aval M, Peyman N, Mahdizadeh M, Tehrani H. National, regional, and global prevalence of cigarette smoking among women/females in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Environ Health Prev Med 2021; 26:5. [PMID: 33419408 PMCID: PMC7796590 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-020-00924-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background This systematic and meta-analysis review aimed to provide an updated estimate of the prevalence of ever and current cigarette smoking in women, in geographic areas worldwide, and demonstrate a trend of the prevalence of smoking over time by using a cumulative meta-analysis. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published on the prevalence of ever and current cigarette smoking in women. We searched PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), Scopus, and Ovid from January 2010 to April 2020. The reference lists of the studies included in this review were also screened. Data were reviewed and extracted independently by two authors. A random effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of ever and current cigarette smoking in women. Sources of heterogeneity among the studies were determined using subgroup analysis and meta-regression. Results The pooled prevalence of ever and current cigarette smoking in women was 28% and 17%, respectively. The pooled prevalence of ever cigarette smoking in adolescent girls/students of the school, adult women, pregnant women, and women with the disease was 23%, 27%, 32%, and 38%, respectively. The pooled prevalence of ever cigarette smoking in the continents of Oceania, Asia, Europe, America, and Africa was 36%, 14%, 38%, 31%, and 32%, respectively. Conclusions The prevalence of cigarette smoking among women is very high, which is significant in all subgroups of adolescents, adults, and pregnant women. Therefore, it is necessary to design and implement appropriate educational programs for them, especially in schools, to reduce the side effects and prevalence of smoking among women. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12199-020-00924-y.
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- Alireza Jafari
- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Department, Faculty of Health, Environmental Health Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Prasetya TAE, Mukhadiroh L, Farapti, Chesoh S, Lim A. Factors Contributing to Nurse Productivity in Public Hospitals in Surabaya, Indonesia. Hosp Top 2020; 98:145-154. [PMID: 32783603 DOI: 10.1080/00185868.2020.1798317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study aimed at examining the factors that contribute to nursing productivity in public hospitals in Surabaya. Data relating to the respondents' characteristics and their productivity were collected using a questionnaire incorporating the Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale. The samples were drawn from 31 nurses form the emergency room (ER) and 29 nurses from the intensive care unit (ICU) wards of a public hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia, of whom, 52 nurses participated voluntarily and indicated their willingness to respond by signing an informed consent form. The chi-square and Fisher's exact test was used to determine associations between the determinants (demographic characteristics, lifestyle and nutritional status) and productivity and the strength of association was identified by using logistic regression. The results from this study found that gender had borderline significant and duration of work experience had a significant association with nurse productivity. Therefore, gender and duration of working experience are factors which should be taken into consideration when managing human resources working in ERs and ICUs while basic nursing competencies are clearly also important factors in maintaining productivity.
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- Tofan Agung Eka Prasetya
- Department of Health, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.,Research Methodology, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Research Methodology, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
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- Research Methodology, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
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The Burning Question. J Nurse Pract 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sukhabogi JR, Chandrashekar BR, Kumar GS, Harita N. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices and motivation to quit tobacco habits in relation to age and educational status among male tobacco users visiting a Government Dental College Hospital, India. Ind Psychiatry J 2019; 28:203-210. [PMID: 33223712 PMCID: PMC7659989 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_54_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tobacco use has become an epidemic of modern times. Its use is widespread among young adults and those from lower socioeconomic classes. OBJECTIVE The objective is to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) and motivation to quit tobacco habits in relation to age and educational status among male tobacco users visiting a Government Dental College Hospital, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a questionnaire survey conducted among 199 male adult smokers visiting the Department of Public Health Dentistry in a Government Dental College in India. Quota sampling was used for recruiting the required number of study participants. Information on KAP related to smoking habits was collected using a predesigned structured questionnaire by two trained and calibrated dentists. Knowledge, attitude toward quitting and their self-confidence toward quitting was compared in relation to age and educational status using Chi-square test. RESULTS A higher percentage of younger adults aged 18-24 years were interested in quitting the habit (100%) compared to those aged 45-64 years (85.2%). Similarly, a higher percentage of young adults have tried quitting the habit (76.9%) compared to their older counterparts (64.8%) (P < 0.05). Knowledge on ill effects of smoking increased with increasing educational attainment (P < 0.001). People with higher educational attainment had observed the warning sign on packaging (73.7%) compared to those with less than primary education (25.9%) and they also reported that the presence of such warning sign motivated them to think about quitting (54.8% vs. 0%) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Knowledge, positive attitude toward quitting and self-confidence to quit were higher among younger adults and those with secondary education compared to their elder counterparts and those with less than primary education.
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- J R Sukhabogi
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, JSS Medical Institutions Campus, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Masters in Biomedical Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Masters in Biomedical Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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The present systematic review examines whether very low nicotine content (VLNC) cigarettes ameliorate withdrawal-induced impairments in behavioral/cognitive performance. PubMed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science were searched for performance effects of VLNC cigarettes. For inclusion, reports had to be in English, published in a peer-reviewed journal through June 2017, examine VLNC cigarettes (<0.2mg nicotine yield), include ≥2hour smoking abstinence or reduced nicotine exposure, and examine performance. 19 of 1243 articles reviewed met inclusion criteria. Poorer performance after smoking VLNC versus normal nicotine content (NNC) cigarettes was observed across 7 of 10 domains, including reaction time (8/11), short-term memory (3/10), sustained attention (4/6), inhibitory control (1/4), long-term memory (3/3 studies), and response variability (2/2). In two studies, combining VLNC smoking with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) resulted in performance that was comparable to performance after NNC smoking. VLNC versus NNC differences were not discerned in motor control/functioning (0/2), visuospatial processing (0/2), learning (0/1), or verbal fluency (0/1). Eleven of nineteen (58%) studies were rated of Good or Excellent quality. Overall, VLNC cigarettes may not fully ameliorate withdrawal-induced disruptions in performance, although this varies by domain, with the strongest evidence for reaction time. Importantly, combining VLNC cigarettes with NRT appears to ameliorate withdrawal that is not reduced by VLNC cigarettes alone. As only 19 studies were identified, many domains are under-investigated. A more thorough evaluation of the extent to which VLNC cigarettes affect withdrawal-impaired performance may be warranted.
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Suarez R, Agbonifo N, Hittle B, Davis K, Freeman A. Frequency and Risk of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards for Home Healthcare Workers. HOME HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/1084822317703936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Given the increased prevalence of chronic disease and health care costs, more individuals are treated in the home, which has augmented the demand for more Home Healthcare Workers (HHCWs) in the field. HHCWs face multiple hazards with injury rates being more than double the national average; however, current studies on HHCWs have provided limited understanding of their occupational safety & health experiences and exposures. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency and risk of exposures through perceptions of HHCWs. The results of this study provide an initial picture of the different risks that HHCWs face daily. These findings show that studies involving HHCWs occupational safety need to be job-specific, and the proposed interventions will also likely need to be tailored by HHCWs type.
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