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Shi Y, Stanmore E, McGarrigle L, Wang X, Wang X, Li Y, Todd C. Development of a community intervention combining social media-based health education plus exercise programme (SHEEP) to improve muscle function among young-old adults with possible sarcopenia: Co-design approach. Maturitas 2024; 186:108027. [PMID: 38820935 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.108027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVES There is no precedent for the use of social media in preventing sarcopenia. The aim of this study is to develop a social media-based intervention programme for the young-old population in the community in China to improve their awareness and behaviours regarding sarcopenia prevention. STUDY DESIGN Using guidelines for developing complex interventions, this study was divided into two main phases: a co-development phase and a preliminary test phase. Both were carried out in Changsha, China. The development phase employed co-design methodology with relevant stakeholders, including two rounds of consultation with patient and public involvement (12 members) and two rounds of focus groups (30 participants); this was followed by the three-week preliminary test phase (22 participants). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES This study evaluated the consultation with patient and public involvement, and mainly collected qualitative data from the two rounds of focus group interviews and a final semi-structured interview following the preliminary test, so as to explore the participants' experiences, comments, and suggestions for revising the social media-based intervention. Handgrip strength was also evaluated. RESULTS The health education included seven videos of 4-6 min each related to sarcopenia, including information on the concept, influencing factors, adverse effects, manifestations, screening methods, and preventions. The exercise video consisted of four types of training (warm-up, aerobic, resistance, and flexibility training) and lasted 30 min, with a suggested engagement of at least 3 days/week. The specific contents and "dosage" of the final intervention were unanimously favourable to the diverse stakeholders involved (older adults with possible sarcopenia, experts, researchers). After the preliminary test, an improvement in handgrip strength was observed, from M15.92±SD5.22 kg to M19.13±SD5.44 kg (T = -5.44, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that this improvement was evident in both men and women. CONCLUSIONS The social media-based intervention was universally endorsed by the participants and showed indications of a positive influence on sarcopenia. A feasibility study is now needed.
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- Ya Shi
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Nursing, School of Public Health, Yangzhou University, 225009 Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, M13 9WL Manchester, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK.
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, the Second Xiangya Affiliated Hospital, Central South University, 410011 Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, M13 9WL Manchester, UK.
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Bolander Laksov K, Knez R, Steingrimsson S, El Alaoui S, Sörman K. Beyond theoretical courses - A study of Swedish psychiatric residents' collegial learning through conversations in the workplace. Nord J Psychiatry 2024; 78:440-447. [PMID: 38669224 DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2024.2340665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Collegial conversations are important for sustainable learning to last beyond a course. Research on collegial conversations and peer learning in the workplace during psychiatric residency courses remains sparse, however. In this study, the aim was to explore residents' opportunities for collegial conversations during and after national courses in psychiatry. METHODS Residents in psychiatry completed an online survey including questions on opportunities for collegial conversations in their workplaces. Logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis and thematic content analysis was used for the open-ended answers where a theoretical framework of communities of practice was employed for the interpretation of the findings. RESULTS The survey was completed by 112 residents out of 725 (15,4%). The participants reported few structured forums for collegial discussion. The results of multivariate analysis suggest that more women than men feel it is advantageous to attend courses with others from the same workplace or from the same group of residents, described here as a team. The analysis of qualitative data identified how opportunities for collegial conversations differ across contexts and the type of values that are attached to team participation in residency courses. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the importance of collegial conversations as a way to sustain the learning from residency courses into the workplace. By learning about residents' perceptions of collegial conversations during and after courses, teachers and directors may be more able to support residents' lifelong learning and professional development.
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- Klara Bolander Laksov
- Department of Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Centre for Engineering Education, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- The School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden
- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Psychiatry, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Karolinska Institution, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, & Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Karolinska Institution, Stockholm, Sweden
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Timms L, Rodd H, Deery C, Brocklehurst P, Marshman Z. Silver diamine fluoride for the management of dental caries in children in primary dental care: protocol for a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2024; 10:95. [PMID: 38915111 PMCID: PMC11194932 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-024-01519-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental caries remains a significant problem in England, affecting 11% of 3-year-olds and 23% of 5-year-olds. While current approaches have been extensively investigated, their ability to (1) control pain and infection; (2) prevent hospital admissions, and (3) be implemented within the National Health Service (NHS) contractual arrangements, remains unsatisfactory. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an alternative, non-invasive approach that has proven efficacy in arresting caries progression in primary teeth, principally from studies conducted outside of Europe. Its use in primary dental care in the UK is limited, despite the acknowledged need. The clinical and cost-effectiveness of SDF has not been compared to usual care in the UK. Before a pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT) can be conducted to compare SDF to usual care for caries management in young children, there are several uncertainties that require investigation. This study aims to establish whether such an RCT is feasible. METHODS This mixed-method parallel design study is a feasibility study with an embedded process evaluation, to compare SDF with usual treatment in primary dental care in the UK. It will be individually randomised, with 13 dentists and therapists, in 8 different dental primary care sites with a sample size of 80 child participants aged 1-8 years old. The aim will be to recruit ten participants per site with equal arm allocation. Follow-up will be for 1 year. The study will inform whether an RCT is feasible by resolving several key uncertainties. The acceptability and implementation of SDF and the research processes will be explored. Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement representatives will be involved throughout recruitment and retention strategies, participant documentation, analysis, engagement and dissemination. DISCUSSION The ability to conduct an RCT will be evaluated. If feasible, this RCT has the potential to evaluate the effectiveness of a non-invasive approach for the management of untreated caries in young children. A feasibility study also offers the opportunity to consider factors associated with the implementation of SDF at an early stage through a process evaluation that will inform the definitive trial and an implementation strategy for SDF by identifying relevant barriers and facilitators. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06092151. Date: 19/10/2023.
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- Laura Timms
- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Dental Public Health, Primary Care Division, Public Health Wales, 10 Llys Castan Parc Menai, Bangor, Wales, UK
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Li J, Hesketh T. A school-based intervention programme to prevent anxiety and depression among Chinese children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2024; 18:71. [PMID: 38886799 PMCID: PMC11184792 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-024-00758-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Child and adolescent mental health is a major public health concern worldwide. The development of children's social and emotional skills helps to improve mental health and wellbeing, and prevent anxiety and depression. The school-based social emotional learning (SEL) programmes have proved effective in a number of countries. But in Mainland China, there has been no empirical research of the effectiveness on children's mental health. The study conducted a SEL programme in China during the COVID-19 pandemic and aimed to determine whether: (1) a SEL programme can reduce anxiety and depression, (2) the intervention effect is influenced by sociodemographic characteristics, (3) the programme effects change children's emotion management and communication. METHODS Participants were 230 children aged 8-12 years in the intervention school and 325 in the control school in two poor villages in central China. The study was a quasi-experimental trial, comprising 16 weekly 90-minute sessions. It used a mixed-methods design, with a quantitative survey administered at baseline, post-intervention, and 5-month follow-up, and qualitative interviews. Linear mixed effects regression modeling was used to analyse the intervention effectiveness, linear models were conducted to examine the moderation effect of sociodemographic variables, and the inductive thematic analysis approach was used for interview data. RESULTS The intervention had no significant effect on anxiety or depression, except that intervention school children who lived with neither parent (left behind children) reported lower depression scores than control school at post-intervention and 5-month follow-up. Qualitative interviews showed after intervention children were more able to control tempers and better communicated their thoughts and feelings, improving their relationships with family and friends. CONCLUSIONS The programme was cheap, easy to implement, and warmly welcomed by children, schools and caregivers, suggesting it was feasible and potentially sustainable. More research is needed on the adaptation of the SEL programme in the Chinese context.
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- Jiameng Li
- Centre for Global Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Global Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
- The Institute for Global Health, UCL, 30 Guilford St, WC1NEH, London, UK.
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Hanson J, Sasitharan A, Ogourtsova T, Majnemer A. Knowledge translation strategies used to promote evidence-based interventions for children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38850195 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2360661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability, imposing substantial costs on individuals and society. Early interventions that promote brain optimization and reorganization are vital for children with CP. Integrating early evidence-based practice (EBP) remains challenging but enhances functional outcomes. METHODS Following a scoping review methodology, databases were searched to identify studies examining the impact of knowledge translation (KT) strategies for pediatric CP interventions. Extraction included study characteristics, methodology, KT strategies, barriers, and facilitators. Numerical and inductive content analysis identified themes among KT strategies. A final stakeholder consultation to discuss the results was conducted. RESULTS This review included seventeen articles. Common outcomes included participant change in EBP knowledge and behaviour. Common barriers included a need for more resources, protected time, and funding. Most studies followed a multifaceted KT approach. Various KT strategies were used, primarily mentoring, workshops, case studies, and online tools. INTERPRETATION Results underscored the need for tailored KT strategies for implementing EBP for children with CP. Additionally, user-friendly KT tools and involving mentors to facilitate the intervention can haste EBP uptake. Successful adoption depends on challenges in healthcare settings. This study provides insights into current KT strategies for advancing best practices for children with CP.
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- Jessica Hanson
- The Research Center of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval, Laval, Canada
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- The Research Center of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval, Laval, Canada
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- The Research Center of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval, Laval, Canada
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- The Research Center of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval, Laval, Canada
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montreal, Canada
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Child Health and Human Development Program, Montreal, Canada
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Camacho Toro R, Cumba Garcia LM, Galvis LA, Echeverría-King LF, Pantović B, Alarcón-López C, Suarez VR, Figueroa P, Torres-Atencio I, Widmaier C, Fraga TR, Benavides S. The needed link between open science and science diplomacy-A Latin American perspective. Front Res Metr Anal 2024; 9:1355393. [PMID: 38903656 PMCID: PMC11187346 DOI: 10.3389/frma.2024.1355393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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The relevance of science diplomacy and open science in today's world is undeniable. Science diplomacy enables countries to jointly address pressing global challenges, such as climate change, pandemics, and food security. Open science, promoting accessible and transparent research, plays a pivotal role in this context. Nevertheless, the degree of openness is subject to specific circumstances, contingent upon varying factors, including local knowledge and resources. Latin America has not only been at the forefront of pioneering open access strategies, making it an interesting case to study, but it has also shown a tangible interest in using science diplomacy. Our research employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating a quantitative survey involving 50 organizations and initiatives dedicated to promoting open science in Latin America, along with two qualitative focus group studies. Our primary objective is to assess if and how these entities use science diplomacy to achieve their objectives. Non-policy entities were prioritized due to their institutional stability in the region. We highlight successful strategies and delve into the existing barriers hindering the full implementation of open science principles. Our research aims to enhance collaboration between these organizations and policy and decision-makers by providing a set of recommendations in that direction. By shedding light on the current landscape and dynamics of open science in Latin America, we aspire to focus on science diplomacy, facilitate informed decision-making, and formulate policies that further propel the region along the path of openness, collaboration, and innovation in scientific research.
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- Reina Camacho Toro
- Laboratoire Physique Nucléaire et Hautes Energies (LPNHE), IN2P3/CNRS, Paris, France
- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Science & Technology Policy Fellowship, Washington, DC, United States
- Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), Science, Technology, and Policy (STeP) Fellowship, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Vice Presidency for Research, Extension and Innovation, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), Science, Technology, and Policy (STeP) Fellowship, Montevideo, Uruguay
- International Relations Office, Universidad Nacional de Río Negro, Viedma, Argentina
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Learning Science & Higher Education, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETHZ), Zurich, Switzerland
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Agencia Uruguaya de Cooperación Internacional (AUCI), Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Panama, Panama City, Panama
- Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología de Panamá AIP, Panama City, Panama
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, Trieste, Italy
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Science Diplomacy Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (DiploCientifica), Santiago, Chile
- Office of the Vice-President for Research and Outreach, Universidad de América, Bogotá, Colombia
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Gritzer L, Zavras A, Macek M, Alqaderi H. Bridging gaps: Transforming dental public health training for modern job market demands. J Dent Educ 2024; 88:765-776. [PMID: 38351882 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To create optimal oral and overall community health, dental public health (DPH) specialists must be competent and appropriately skilled to deal with contemporary and emergent public health issues. This study aims to evaluate the current job market demands related to the DPH profession and suggest contemporary skills and qualities that would enable DPH professionals to address emerging issues more effectively in their field. METHODS A multimethod qualitative study was conducted involving two distinct groups: employers and potential employees. Interviews of stakeholders (employers) representing different job market domains, and a survey was administered to recent DPH residency graduates (employees). Qualitative analysis was applied to the data collected. RESULTS Employers identified the following skills as crucial for future DPH employees: proficiency in care delivery systems, health informatics, clinical training, leadership, and professional and grant writing skills. Many employers assumed the presence of a clinical component in the residency program. DPH residency graduates emphasized that the most significant barrier to securing positions is the lack of clinical experience within the residency program. CONCLUSIONS This research highlights skills currently valued by the DPH job market and proposes that DPH specialty training may consider revising its curriculum to include these skills. Implementing such updates would ensure that graduates are well equipped and competitive, thus significantly contributing to the broader objective of attaining optimal oral health and overall well-being of the community.
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- Lauren Gritzer
- Division of Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Service, Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dental Public Health, Office of Instructional Evaluation at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Service, Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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van de Water B, Renning K, Nyondo A, Sonnie M, Longacre AH, Ewing H, Fullah M, Chepuka L, Mann J. Development and initiation of a preceptor program to improve midwifery and nursing clinical education in sub-saharan Africa: protocol for a mixed methods study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:365. [PMID: 38822288 PMCID: PMC11141008 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02036-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Expanding the quality and quantity of midwifery and nursing clinical preceptors is a critical need in many sub-Saharan educational settings to strengthen students' clinical learning outcomes, and ultimately to improve maternal and child mortality. Therefore, this study protocol was developed to establish a year-long, four step, precepting program to (1) improve partnership building and program development (2) provide an evidence-based course to expand competency and confidence in precepting students (3) select preceptors to become train the trainers and (4) secure accreditation for the program, ultimately to engage and support cohorts of preceptors and continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the program over five years. METHODS Qualitative and quantitative approaches will be used including evaluation of preceptors, faculty and leadership involved with the program, as well as students taught by preceptors. Data will include validated self-assessment scales, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), satisfaction surveys, and direct clinical observation, in-depth interviews and/or focus group discussions (preceptors); feedback forms (students); process mapping and organizational readiness for implementing change surveys (faculty and leadership). Median change in scores will be the primary outcome for quantitative data. Content analysis within a deductive framework to identify key implementation and adoption themes will be used for qualitative data analysis. DISCUSSION This study aims to assess the readiness and early effectiveness for implementing a preceptor program for midwifery and nursing in Sierra Leone and Malawi. Determining the effectiveness of this program will guide future adaptations in order to strengthen the program for sustainability and potential scale-up.
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- Brittney van de Water
- Seed Global Health, 20 Ashburton Place, 02108, Boston, MA, USA.
- Boston College, Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.
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- Seed Global Health, Blantyre, Malawi
- Duke University, School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA
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- Seed Global Health, 20 Ashburton Place, 02108, Boston, MA, USA
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- Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Seed Global Health, 20 Ashburton Place, 02108, Boston, MA, USA
- Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Griffiths S, Shepherd V, Volkmer A. Determining capacity of people with dementia to take part in research: an electronic survey study of researcher confidence, competence and training needs. BMC Med Ethics 2024; 25:65. [PMID: 38802779 PMCID: PMC11131177 DOI: 10.1186/s12910-024-01056-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Researchers are required to determine whether a person has capacity to consent to a research study before they are able to participate. The Mental Capacity Act and accompanying Code of Practice for England and Wales provide some guidance on this process, but researchers have identified that it can be difficult to determine capacity to consent when a person has complex cognitive or communication needs. This study aimed to understand the experiences and opinions of researchers who recruit people with dementia to research projects, to inform the future development of training resources. METHODS A mixed method, cross-sectional, electronic survey was circulated via social media and research networks in England and Wales. The survey remained open for ten weeks and included open and closed questions exploring respondents' confidence in determining capacity in the context of recruiting people with dementia to consent, their views on training and support they have experienced and their suggestions for future training and support needs. RESULTS 60 respondents completed the survey from across England and Wales. Although 75% of respondents had experience of determining capacity to consent with people with dementia to research, only 13% rated themselves as feeling 'very confident' in this. Qualitative content analysis of open responses led to the generation of six themes, explaining researchers' confidence, competence and future training needs in this area: (1) Researcher uncertainties, (2) Lack of time, (3) Balancing information complexity with accessibility, (4) Gatekeepers, (5) Existing enablers and (6) Envisioning future training. CONCLUSIONS Researchers would benefit from specific training in undertaking conversations around consent with people with dementia. People with dementia may have fluctuating capacity, and despite support from caregivers, researchers have little practical guidance on methods of determining a person's ability to understand or appreciate the information they have provided during the consent process. Given the development of large complex trials within dementia research, there is an urgency to develop specific and practical guidance and training for researchers working with people with dementia and their families.
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- Sarah Griffiths
- Centre for Ageing Population Studies, Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, UK.
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- Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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Balle CK, Hvidtjørn D, Brintow MLB, Wu C, Prinds C. Existential communication in maternity care - Mixed method evaluation of a postgraduate short course. SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2024; 41:100983. [PMID: 38820691 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The birth of a child is a significant life event, possibly accompanied by thoughts and feelings of existential turmoil, which some parents need to share. Maternity care professionals may be unprepared for this, as very few educational initiatives exist with a focus on existential communication. We evaluated the curriculum and delivery of a course in existential communication for midwives. The evaluation was based on participants' experiences of self-reported self-efficacy and self-reflection before and after participation. METHODS A parallel mixed methods design with pre- and post-course questionnaires and field observations. Quantitative data were evaluated using Mann-Whitney analyses, and open-ended questions and field observations were thematised for further analysis. RESULTS Seventy-three maternity care professionals participated in the course. Of these, 69 (95%) completed a pre-course questionnaire, and 71 (97%) a post-course questionnaire. The quantitative data found a significant difference in various participant measures such as increase in self-efficacy in existential communication and understanding of existential communication. Qualitative data from the questionnaires and field observations led to six different themes including topics such as the need for reflection with peers and the presence of existential within maternity care. CONCLUSIONS The course evaluation suggested an increase in participants' awareness of existential aspects of maternity care and improved self-reflection and existential awareness.
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- Cæcilie Kongsgaard Balle
- University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark; Holbæk Hospital, Smedelundsgade 60, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark.
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- University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark; Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark; University Hospital South Denmark, Kresten Philipsensvej 15, 6200 Aabenraa, Denmark
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Brockhaus L, Lötscher C, Labhardt ND. Infection prevention practice in home healthcare: a mixed-method study in two Swiss home healthcare organisations. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:657. [PMID: 38778319 PMCID: PMC11112953 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11111-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Infection prevention and control (IPC) research has long neglected the home healthcare sector with its unique challenges. This study aimed to gain an understanding of the barriers to the implementation of infection prevention practices relevant to this setting, the related attitudes, perceived relevance and priorities from the home healthcare worker perspective in Switzerland. METHODS The mixed-method study involved semi-structured interviews (n = 18) and an anonymous web-based survey (n = 144) among nursing assistants and nurses from two home healthcare organizations in northwest Switzerland. Questions in both sub-studies focused on perceived challenges to infection prevention practices, perceived relevance, and related attitudes and mitigation strategies. Using an exploratory-sequential design, survey questions were designed to quantify and complement the findings from the interview study. RESULTS Healthcare workers in these two organisations felt adequately protected, trained and supported by their organisations regarding IPC (survey agreement rates > 90%). General challenges to IPC in the home environment most agreed on were lack of cleanliness, lack of space, and the priorities of the patient to be respected (survey agreement rates 85.4%, 77.1%, and 70.8%, respectively). Practices and perceived challenges in the case of colonisation with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) and potentially infectious diarrheal or respiratory illnesses varied highly regarding information transfer, use of protective equipment, and use and disinfection practices of multi-use equipment. Challenges to hand hygiene, sharps safety, waste management and decontamination of equipment did not feature as a prominent concern. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to characterise the implementation of infection prevention practices and the related challenges in home healthcare in Switzerland. Home healthcare workers describe various challenges related to infection prevention practices as largely manageable in their work routine, and generally show satisfaction with the support provided by their organisations regarding IPC precautions. Key findings regarding challenges amenable to interventions include uncertainty and inconsistency regarding the management of MDRO colonisation and acute illnesses, and gaps in information transfer. Those challenges may benefit from both organisational interventions and further research into the level of precautions that are appropriate to the home healthcare setting.
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- Lisa Brockhaus
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Chauhan A, Chitkara U, Walsan R, Sansom-Daly UM, Manias E, Seah D, Dalli A, El-Kabbout N, Tieu T, Sarwar M, Faiz M, Huang N, Rocha VM, Pal A, Harrison R. Co-designing strategies to improve advance care planning among people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with cancer: iCanCarePlan study protocol. BMC Palliat Care 2024; 23:123. [PMID: 38760714 PMCID: PMC11102140 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-024-01453-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Advance care planning (ACP) describes the process of supporting individuals at any age or stage of health to consider and share their personal values, life goals, and preferences regarding future health care. Engaging in ACP is associated with better-quality of care in which people receive care in lines with their wishes, values and preferences. Direct translations of ACP guides and resources do not attend to the considerable inter- and intra-ethnic variations in cultural and religious or spiritual beliefs that shape preferences among people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. ICanCarePlan is a three-year project that aims to determine the prevalence of ACP documentation among people from CALD backgrounds with cancer, identify resources available and their use to support ACP among CALD communities, identify barriers and facilitators of person-centred ACP, and to develop, through co-design with consumers and clinicians, approaches that enhance the process ACP for people from CALD backgrounds. METHOD A mixed-method sequential approach will be used comprising of four studies. Study one is retrospective medical record review of approximately 1500 medical records to establish the prevalence of ACP documentation among CALD patient records in cancer services. Study two is a document analysis synthesising the resources available in the Australian health system to support ACP. Study three is a qualitative study with healthcare staff and consumers to explore barriers and enablers of person-centred ACP. Evidence generated from studies one to three will inform the conduct of co-design with stakeholders to develop approaches to improve ACP processes among CALD communities. Language, technical and financial support for meaningful involvement with consumers from CALD backgrounds throughout this project is outlined. A plan for distress management is also made due to sensitive nature of the topic. The research project has also established a project steering group consisting of three consumer members who are from CALD backgrounds. DISCUSSION The project will address a national priority issue for a growing population of CALD communities in Australia. The project will provide novel evidence of ACP among CALD communities and novel strategies developed with stakeholders to enhance uptake and experiences of ACP.
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- Ashfaq Chauhan
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, Australia.
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
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- Behavioural Sciences Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, UNSW Medicine and Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Youth Cancer Service, Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Sacred Heart Supportive and Palliative Care, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sisters' Cancer Support Group Inc., Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
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- District Clinical Governance, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
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Morgan DG, Kosteniuk J, Bayly M. Perceptions and outcomes of an embedded Alzheimer Society First Link Coordinator in rural primary health care memory clinics. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:607. [PMID: 38724975 PMCID: PMC11080231 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11066-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary health care has a central role in dementia detection, diagnosis, and management, especially in low-resource rural areas. Care navigation is a strategy to improve integration and access to care, but little is known about how navigators can collaborate with rural primary care teams to support dementia care. In Saskatchewan, Canada, the RaDAR (Rural Dementia Action Research) team partnered with rural primary health care teams to implement interprofessional memory clinics that included an Alzheimer Society First Link Coordinator (FLC) in a navigator role. Study objectives were to examine FLC and clinic team member perspectives of the impact of FLC involvement, and analysis of Alzheimer Society data comparing outcomes associated with three types of navigator-client contacts. METHODS This study used a mixed-method design. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with FLC (n = 3) and clinic team members (n = 6) involved in five clinics. Data were analyzed using thematic inductive analysis. A longitudinal retrospective analysis was conducted with previously collected Alzheimer Society First Link database records. Memory clinic clients were compared to self- and direct-referred clients in the geographic area of the clinics on time to first contact, duration, and number of contacts. RESULTS Three key themes were identified in both FLC and team interviews: perceived benefits to patients and families of FLC involvement, benefits to memory clinic team members, and impact of rural location. Whereas other team members assessed the patient, only FLC focused on caregivers, providing emotional and psychological support, connection to services, and symptom management. Face-to-face contact helped FLC establish a relationship with caregivers that facilitated future contacts. Team members were relieved knowing caregiver needs were addressed and learned about dementia subtypes and available services they could recommend to non-clinic clients with dementia. Although challenges of rural location included fewer available services and travel challenges in winter, the FLC role was even more important because it may be the only support available. CONCLUSIONS FLC and team members identified perceived benefits of an embedded FLC for patients, caregivers, and themselves, many of which were linked to the FLC being in person.
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- Debra G Morgan
- Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Box 23, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5, Canada.
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- Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Box 23, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Research Ethics Office, Human Ethics, University of Saskatchewan, 2nd Floor, Thorvaldson Building, 110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C9, Canada
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Guarna G, Bauer-Maison N, Malik M, D'Souza R, Sharma S. Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to COVID-19 Vaccination in People Planning Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive, Pregnant, and Postpartum: A Mixed-Methods Study. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2024; 46:102548. [PMID: 38723865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Pregnant people are at higher risk of morbidity from COVID-19 infection, yet vaccine hesitancy remains prevalent. Our mixed-methods study utilised surveys and interviews to understand decision-making regarding COVID-19 vaccination surrounding pregnancy. The most trusted source of information was health care providers. Five themes relating to vaccination barriers and facilitators were identified: (1) COVID-19 vaccine-related policies; (2) pregnancy-specific considerations; (3) barriers, facilitators, and influencers to vaccination; (4) vaccination decisions based on personal health considerations; (5) attitudes toward COVID-19 and other vaccines. Our study underscores the importance of receiving high-quality information from a trusted source to increase vaccination.
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- Giuliana Guarna
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Sakuma Y, Miller MLE, Babalis DS, Baker A, Reddi M, Anjum A, Bruton J, Jones KN, Mulla UZ, Taddese H. Shining a spotlight on the inclusion of disabled participants in clinical trials: a mixed methods study. Trials 2024; 25:281. [PMID: 38671497 PMCID: PMC11046956 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08108-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND It is crucial to include a wide range of the population in clinical trials for the outcome to be applicable in real-world settings. Existing literature indicates that under-served groups, including disabled people, have been excluded from participating in clinical trials without justification. Exclusion from clinical trials exacerbates disparities in healthcare and diminishes the benefits for excluded populations. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate potential obstacles that prevent disabled people from participating in clinical trials in the United Kingdom (UK). METHODS The study was carried out through an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. The Imperial Clinical Trials Unit devised and implemented an online questionnaire-based survey (with open/closed-ended questions) and an online focus group discussion. The target population were disabled people, family members/carers of disabled people and staff involved in clinical trials, whereupon the sample was recruited by convenience sampling methods via posters and emails through various networks. The Qualtrics XM survey system was used as the host platform for the online survey, and Microsoft Teams was used for an online focus group discussion. The focus group discussion was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the themes identified from the survey responses. We analysed responses to the survey via descriptive analysis and used thematic analysis to synthesise the free-text answers from the survey and focus group discussion. RESULTS We received 45 responses to the survey questionnaire and 5 disabled people took part in a focus group discussion. Our findings highlighted the differences between the perspectives of researchers and those "being researched" and different types of barriers experienced by disabled people: opportunity barriers (inadequate recruitment strategy and ambiguous eligibility criteria), awareness barriers (perception of disability) and acceptance/refusal barriers (available support and adjustment, and sharing of trial results). CONCLUSION Our findings support perspectives drawn from the Ford Framework regarding the need to consider all barriers, not just up to the point of enrolment into trials but also beyond the point of inclusion in clinical trials. We support calls for the introduction of legislation on including disabled people in clinical trials, implementation of industry/community-wide participatory approaches and the development of guidelines, a combined public-private approach.
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- Yoshiko Sakuma
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Ln, London, W12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Ln, London, W12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit - Cancer, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Convergence Science Centre, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, Cancer Research, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit - Cancer, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Convergence Science Centre, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, Cancer Research, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Ln, London, W12 7RH, UK
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- Patient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Patient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Medical School, Imperial College London, St Mary's Campus, 167, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Medical School, Imperial College London, St Mary's Campus, 167, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK
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Perri M, Hapsari AP, Craig-Neil A, Ho J, Cattaneo J, Gaspar M, Hunter C, Rueda S, Burchell AN, Pinto AD. An evaluation of an employment assistance program focused on people living with HIV in Toronto, Canada. AIDS Care 2024; 36:500-507. [PMID: 37756653 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2023.2253505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Unemployment is more common among people living with HIV (PLWH) compared to the general population. PLWH who are employed have better physical and mental health outcomes compared to unemployed PLWH. The main objective of this mixed-methods study was to conduct a program evaluation of Employment Action (EACT), a community-based program that assists PLWH in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to maintain meaningful employment. We extracted quantitative data from two HIV services databases used by EACT, and collected qualitative data from 12 individuals who had been placed into paid employment through EACT. From 131 clients included in the analysis, 38.1% (n = 50) maintained their job for at least 6 weeks within the first year of enrollment in the EACT program. Gender, ethnicity, age, and first language did not predict employment maintenance. Our interviews highlighted the barriers and facilitators to effective service delivery. Key recommendations include implementing skills training, embedding PLWH as EACT staff, and following up with clients once they gain employment. Investment in social programs such as EACT are essential for strengthening their data collection capacity, active outreach to service users, and sufficient planning for the evaluation phase prior to program implementation.
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- Melissa Perri
- Upstream Lab, MAP/Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Upstream Lab, MAP/Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Upstream Lab, MAP/Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Upstream Lab, MAP/Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute for Mental Health Policy Research and Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Upstream Lab, MAP/Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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de Kluis T, Romp S, Land-Zandstra AM. Science museum educators' views on object-based learning: The perceived importance of authenticity and touch. PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE (BRISTOL, ENGLAND) 2024; 33:325-342. [PMID: 37916587 PMCID: PMC10958754 DOI: 10.1177/09636625231202617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Museum educators play an important role in mediating visitors' museum experiences. We investigated the perspectives of science museum educators on the role of touching authentic objects and replicas in visitors' learning experiences during educational activities. We used a mixed-methods approach including surveys with 49 museum educators and interviews with 12 museum educators from several countries in Europe. Our findings indicate the importance of context when presenting museum visitors with objects. Participating museum educators based their choices for including authentic objects or replicas in educational activities more often on narrative and context than on the authenticity status of an object. In addition, educators used various definitions of authenticity, which may hinder the discussion about the topic within the field.
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Bildiren A, Firat T, Kavruk SZ, Servi C, Sungur B. Are students with learning disabilities correctly diagnosed in Turkey? APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. CHILD 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38350425 DOI: 10.1080/21622965.2024.2315558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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There has been an ongoing debate on how to diagnose learning disability (LD), with experts proposing different approaches. Very limited research is available on the diagnosis of LD in Turkey. This study aims to analyze the problems related to the diagnosis of LD in Turkey. For this purpose, the intelligence test results of the diagnosed students, the opinions of the teachers who referred them for the diagnosis, and the views of the child psychiatrists and psychological counselors involved in the diagnosis were examined. The results showed that the IQ-Achievement Discrepancy approach is implemented in Turkey. It was also revealed that the students' Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R) average score was 80.31, and teachers mostly reported the weaknesses of the students during the diagnosis process. Psychological counselors and psychiatrists pointed out the outdatedness of the tools used in the diagnosis, the limited number of measurement instruments to be used in the diagnosis, referral of too many students, and the lack of specialists to work in the diagnosis. The results are discussed on the basis of diagnostic approaches.
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- Ahmet Bildiren
- Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Science, Department of Child Development, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Institute of Education Sciences, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Al-Yaseen W, Nanjappa S, Jindal-Snape D, Innes N. A longitudinal qualitative multi-methods study of new dental graduates' transition journey from undergraduate studies to professional practice. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:41-55. [PMID: 37158793 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION New dental graduates' (NDGs) transition to professional practice is an important landmark and developmental stage in their career and in the UK it is supported by a formal educational transition process through a one-year salaried practice-based programme. However, little is known about graduates' experiences during this period. As part of a larger mixed-methods project, this study aimed to explore NDGs' experiences during their transition to professional practice, represented by Vocational Dental Practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-six NDGs from one dental school were invited to participate. Two rounds of in-depth interviews were conducted: Interview 1 upon NDGs' graduation and then Interview 2 was a follow-up interview after they had spent six-nine months in vocational dental training (VDT). At Interview 1, a subset of participants agreed to record longitudinal audio-diaries (LADs) and continued these for 6-9 months into VDT. Data from the interviews and LADs were analysed together using a thematic analysis approach. RESULTS Eleven of the 66 invited NDGs agreed to be interviewed at Interview 1 (16.6%), seven at Interview2 (10.6%), and six (9.2%) recorded LADs. Four topic summaries were developed around NDGs transition experiences: (1) conceptualisation of the process; (2) responses to the transition, (3) challenges and support and (4) relationships with stakeholders. CONCLUSION NDGs' transition to professional practice was perceived as exciting and rewarding on personal and professional levels but carried challenges. VDT and related stakeholders play a vital role of supporting NDGs into their new professional life.
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- Waraf Al-Yaseen
- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Old Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Cole-Clark D, Rashid P. Costs and challenges of the curriculum vitae for SET Urology training positions: a qualitative analysis. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:57-62. [PMID: 38174656 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical training programs within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have become more competitive. Applicants are required to build a strong application over curriculum vitae (CV), references and interview. The building of the CV often comes at significant financial and time cost with challenges. This study explores successful applicants' experiences of the costs and challenges to build a successful CV for acceptance onto the Urology training program within Australia and New Zealand. METHODS Qualitative content analysis (QCA) was undertaken of semi-structured interviews conducted with 11 nSET Urology trainees. QCA focused on the identification and evaluation of costs and challenges experienced. Analysis was reviewed over the domain of CV components. RESULTS Costs of building each domain differed significantly between trainees as they focussed on various domains. Challenges encountered were identified with four themes were identified with associated subthemes: Passion/Commitment (two subthemes); Researching Pathways (six subthemes); Challenges (two subthemes) and Acceptance Success (two subthemes). CONCLUSIONS The commitment to a surgical specialty begins before acceptance onto a training program. A high-level CV is an integral component of acceptance onto the Urology training program. Each trainee had a different journey, including time and financial sacrifices, to obtain acceptance whilst demonstrating a strong motivation for success. The average cost of each trainee who gained acceptance was $50 779 over 3 years. Consideration should be given to making the CV component less onerous.
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- Dane Cole-Clark
- Department of Urology, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Urology, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Urology, Rural Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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Zilezinski M, Ritter-Herschbach M, Jahn P. [GRAN-ONCO: "German Research Agenda for Nursing Oncology" - Development of a nursing research agenda of oncology nursing in Germany]. Pflege 2024; 37:37-47. [PMID: 36193806 DOI: 10.1024/1012-5302/a000911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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GRAN-ONCO: "German Research Agenda for Nursing Oncology" - Development of a nursing research agenda of oncology nursing in Germany Abstract. Background: The establishment of research priorities and bundling in an agenda is an instrument to systematize the multitude of nursing research topics. In contrast to other countries, there is currently no oncological nursing research agenda in Germany. Aim: Development of a research agenda for oncological nursing as part of a discursive process, taking into account different perspectives of the groups of people involved in oncological nursing. Method: Within the framework of a mixed methods design, oncological research topics were identified on the basis of a systematic literature review and prioritized and completed by nurses in oncological nursing practice and research through a survey using a standardized online questionnaire as well as qualitative expert groups. Results: The synthesis of the literature included 29 publications from which 55 topics were extracted. Based on the results of the survey, 23 topics were identified as priorities. According to the result of the survey and the feedback of the experts (n = 15), special attention should be paid to the following topics in the future: disease and therapy-related effects and the associated needs and changes. At the same time, communication, information, counseling, and education as well as the question of quality of life and care at the end of life due to the disease should be prioritized for nursing research. Conclusion: For the first time, a research agenda for oncological nursing is available for Germany. It is an important step in professionalization and thus offers orientation for the scientific further development of oncological nursing.
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- Max Zilezinski
- AG Versorgungsforschung | Pflege im Krankenhaus, Department für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätsmedizin Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Deutschland
- Dorothea Erxleben Lernzentrum Halle (DELH), Medizinische Fakultät, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Deutschland
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- AG Versorgungsforschung | Pflege im Krankenhaus, Department für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätsmedizin Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Deutschland
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- AG Versorgungsforschung | Pflege im Krankenhaus, Department für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätsmedizin Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Deutschland
- Dorothea Erxleben Lernzentrum Halle (DELH), Medizinische Fakultät, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Deutschland
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Alkhaldi G. An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2024; 16:e54857. [PMID: 38405648 PMCID: PMC10894458 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to understand the experiences of different cultures and the application of preventive measures during a pandemic. That understanding can lead to the development of important evidence to grasp the global situation and prepare for future health crises. This qualitative study explores the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on individuals in Saudi Arabia, focusing on personal and socio-political effects. Employing semi-structured interviews with 28 participants, the research delves into the lived experiences during the early stages of the pandemic, highlighting emotional coping mechanisms, behavioral changes, role responsibility adaptations, and perceptions of governmental actions. The findings reveal a spectrum of emotional responses, from worry and fear to acceptance and contentment, and significant shifts in behavior and societal norms. The study underscores the importance of understanding cultural contexts in pandemic responses and offers insights into the resilience and adaptability of the Saudi community. It suggests the need for tailored interventions that consider the complex interplay of emotional, behavioral, and socio-political factors in managing future health crises.
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- Ghadah Alkhaldi
- College of Applied Medical Sciences/Community Health Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU
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Lentoor AG, Motsamai TB. Neurocognitive Dysfunction and predictors in non-CNS cancer patients: Rationale and methods for the neuro-oncology research at a South African academic hospital. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23007. [PMID: 38148796 PMCID: PMC10750072 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23007] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Background The focus on central nervous system (CNS) malignancies has overshadowed scant but substantial research that suggests non-central nervous cancer patients experience cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), which affects higher-order brain function and influences their quality of life. Despite such evidence of the occurrence of CRCI among non-CNS cancer patients, the factors associated with the CRCIs remain a highly debated issue with discrepancies noted. Whether non-CNS cancer itself can affect the brain independent of cancer treatment is an important question to unpack. This necessitates further research, particularly in the sub-Saharan region where the evidence is limited. Methods This study aims to assess the effect of chemotherapy-associated cognitive and affective changes in non-CNS cancer patients. A non-experimental, time-series, correlational design will be used, in which a battery of computerized neuropsychological tests will be administered, including the e-MoCA, the CNS Vital Signs, the Patient Health Questionnaire-4, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue, and the Semi-structured Interview Schedule. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis will be conducted, as well as NVivo thematic analysis of the qualitative data. The scope of the neurocognitive issues and risk factors that may be present in cancer patients and survivors in a developing environment could be determined by this study. Implications The study is expected to extend research on the extent at which cancer and cancer treatments are associated with neurocognitive changes among non-CNS cancer patients and their impact on their quality of life in the local context. The results are expected to inform treatment providers to develop treatment guidelines tailored for individuals diagnosed with cancer and who have received cancer treatment, as well as individualized psychosocial interventions aimed at addressing psychological challenges associated with quality of life among cancer survivors.
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- Antonio G. Lentoor
- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi St, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi St, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa
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Miguel SSA, Frade AIA, Moreira JMA. The use of m-health to improve self-care in patients with heart failure. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024:zvad118. [PMID: 38167956 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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- Susana S A Miguel
- Nursing School, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Palma de Cima 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital da Luz de Lisboa, Unidade de Cuidados Pós-Anestésicos, Lisbon, Portugal
- CIDNUR (Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon), Lisbon, Portugal
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- National School of Public Health, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC) National School of Public Health, NOVA, Lisbon, Portugal
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Taylor KA, De Vivo M, Mills H, Hurst P, Draper S, Foad A. Embedding Physical Activity Guidance During Pregnancy and in Postpartum Care: 'This Mum Moves' Enhances Professional Practice of Midwives and Health Visitors. J Midwifery Womens Health 2024; 69:101-109. [PMID: 37485766 DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy and after childbirth are well established, yet many health care professionals do not feel well equipped to provide physical activity guidance to these populations. As such, the objectives of this study were to explore the immediate and longer term effects of training on health care professionals' ability to provide physical activity guidance to pregnant women and new mothers (mums). METHODS Midwives and health visitors from 5 locations in the United Kingdom were provided with training on the Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines for pregnancy and after childbirth (n = 393). Midwives and health visitors attended training to become This Mum Moves Ambassadors, then disseminated education to colleagues through a cascade training model. Changes in knowledge, confidence, and professional practice were assessed by survey before and immediately after training (n = 247), and follow-up surveys were completed 3 (n = 35) and 6 (n = 34) months posttraining. RESULTS At all posttraining time points, health care professionals reported a significant increase in their confidence to communicate about physical activity (P < .001). The reported frequency of having conversations about physical activity increased significantly 3 and 6 months following training compared with baseline (pregnant women, P = .017; new mums, P = .005). There were changes in the types of advice and resources offered by health care professionals and an overall increase in health care professionals' own reported physical activity levels. DISCUSSION The This Mum Moves cascade approach to delivering training in physical activity guidelines improved reported knowledge, confidence and professional practice of midwives and health visitors, both immediately following and 3 and 6 months after training.
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- Katrina Ann Taylor
- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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- Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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- Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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- Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Sport Physical Activity and Education Research, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Sport Physical Activity and Education Research, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Belkić K, Rustagi N. Job stressors in relation to burnout and compromised sleep among academic physicians in India. Work 2024; 78:505-525. [PMID: 38189728 PMCID: PMC11191458 DOI: 10.3233/wor-230383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Burnout among physicians, especially in the academic setting, is an urgent concern, with adequate sleep one of the key focal points. OBJECTIVE To identify job stressors contributing to burnout and compromised sleep among academic physicians, using a comprehensive, theory-based instrument, the Occupational Stressor Index (OSI), whose specific form was created 'for physicians by physicians'. METHODS This parallel mixed-methods cross-sectional investigation was conducted among 109 physicians employed in a public teaching hospital, Jodhpur, India. Work conditions were evaluated by the physician-specific OSI (part I). The Copenhagen Burnout Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were the outcome instruments (part II). Seventy-six physicians completed parts I and II. RESULTS The physicians were from wide-ranging specialties, and 82% of the cohort were residents. Mean total OSI scores were 87.4±8.1, with unit-change yielding adjusted odds-ratios (95% confidence-intervals) for personal (1.10 (1.02-1.18)) and work-related burnout (1.12 (1.04-1.22)), and PSQI (1.09 (1.01-1.17)). Significant multivariable associations with burnout and/or sleep indices included: working 7 days/week, lacking work-free vacation, insufficient rest breaks, interruptions, many patients in intensive-care, no separate time for non-clinical duties, pressure to publish, injury/suicide attempts of colleagues/staff, performing pointless tasks. The latter were described as administrative/clerical. Lacking genuine rest breaks was mainly patient-related, further compromised by emergency work and lacking separate time for non-clinical duties. Long workhours and exhausting schedule were cited as most difficult parts of work, while reducing workhours, improving work schedule, and hiring more staff most frequently recommended. CONCLUSION Specific working conditions potentially contributory to burnout and compromised sleep among physicians working in academic medicine are identified using a methodologically-rigorous, in-depth approach. These findings inform evidence-based interventions aimed at preserving physician mental health and work capacity.
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- Karen Belkić
- Department of Oncology/Pathology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Medical Radiation Physics and Nuclear Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Claremont Graduate University, School of Community and Global Health, Claremont, CA, USA
- Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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George TK, Sharma P, Joy M, Seelan G, Sekar A, Gunasekaran K, Abhilash KPP, George T, Rajan SJ, Hansdak SG. The economic impact of a COVID-19 illness from the perspective of families seeking care in a private hospital in India. DIALOGUES IN HEALTH 2023; 2:100139. [PMID: 37317682 PMCID: PMC10208655 DOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2023.100139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background The Covid-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact that caused significant morbidity, mortality, and financial stress for families. Our study aimed to determine the Out-of-pocket expenses and economic impact of a Covid-19 illness for households where patients were admitted to a private hospital in India. Methodology This was a cost-of-illness study from a tertiary care academic institute where adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19 from May 2020 to June 2021 were included. Patients with an admission of less than one day or who had any form of insurance were excluded. The clinical and financial details were obtained from the hospital information system and a cross-sectional survey. This was stratified across three clinical severity levels and two epidemiological waves. Results The final analysis included 4445 patients, with 73 % admitted in Wave 1 and 99 patients interviewed. For patients with severity levels 1, 2 and 3, the median admission days were 7, 8 and 13 days respectively. The total cost of illness (general category) was $934 (₹69,010), $1507 (₹111,403) and $3611 (₹266,930) and the direct medical cost constituted 66%, 77% and 91% of the total cost for each level respectively. Factors associated with higher admission costs were higher age groups, male gender, oxygen use, ICU care, private admission, increased duration of hospital stay and Wave 2. The median annual household income was $3247 (₹240,000) and 36% of families had to rely on more than one financial coping strategies, loans with interest being the commonest one. The lockdown period affected employment and reduced income for a considerable proportion of households. Conclusion A Covid admission of higher severity was a significant financial burden on families. The study reaffirms the need for collaborative and sustainable health financing systems to protect populations from hardships.$-US Dollar; ₹- Indian Rupees.
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- Tarun K George
- Department of General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, England, United Kingdom
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- Department of General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India
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Jossie E, Seaborn T, Baxter CV, Burnham M. Using social-ecological models to explore stream connectivity outcomes for stakeholders and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS : A PUBLICATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 2023; 33:e2915. [PMID: 37635644 DOI: 10.1002/eap.2915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Despite growing interest in conservation and re-establishment of ecological connectivity, few studies have explored its context-specific social-ecological outcomes. We aimed to explore social and ecological outcomes to changing stream connectivity for both stakeholders and native fish species impacted by habitat fragmentation and nonnative species. We (1) investigated stakeholder perceptions of the drivers and outcomes of stream connectivity, and (2) evaluated the effects of stakeholder-identified connectivity and nonnative species scenarios on Yellowstone cutthroat trout (YCT) populations. Our study was conducted in the Teton River, Idaho, USA. We integrated two modeling approaches, mental modeling and individual-based ecological modeling, to explore social-ecological outcomes for stakeholders and YCT populations. Aggregation of mental models revealed an emergent pattern of increasing complexity as more types of stakeholders were considered, as well as gaps and linkages among different stakeholder knowledge areas. These results highlight the importance of knowledge sharing among stakeholders when making decisions about connectivity. Additionally, the results from the individual-based models suggested that the potential for a large, migratory life history form of YCT, in addition to self-preference mating where they overlap with rainbow trout, had the strongest effects on outcomes for YCT. Exploring social and ecological drivers and outcomes to changing connectivity is useful for anticipating and adapting to unintended outcomes, as well as making decisions for desirable outcomes. The results from this study can contribute to the management dialogue surrounding stream connectivity in the Teton River, as well as to our understanding of connectivity conservation and its outcomes more broadly.
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- Elizabeth Jossie
- Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA
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Iuliano A, Shittu F, Colbourn T, Salako J, Bakare D, Bakare AAA, King C, Graham H, McCollum ED, Falade AG, Uchendu O, Haruna I, Valentine P, Burgess R. Community perceptions matter: a mixed-methods study using local knowledge to define features of success for a community intervention to improve quality of care for children under-5 in Jigawa, Nigeria. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069213. [PMID: 37973546 PMCID: PMC10660644 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we used the information generated by community members during an intervention design process to understand the features needed for a successful community participatory intervention to improve child health. DESIGN We conducted a concurrent mixed-methods study (November 2019-March 2020) to inform the design and evaluation of a community-facility linkage participatory intervention. SETTING Kiyawa Local Government Area (Jigawa State, Nigeria)-population of 230 000 (n=425 villages). PARTICIPANTS Qualitative data included 12 community conversations with caregivers of children under-5 (men, older and younger women; n=9 per group), 3 focus group discussions (n=10) with ward development committee members and interviews with facility heads (n=3). Quantitative data comprised household surveys (n=3464) with compound heads (n=1803) and women (n=1661). RESULTS We analysed qualitative data with thematic network analysis and the surveys with linear regression-results were triangulated in the interpretation phase. Participants identified the following areas of focus: community health education; facility infrastructure, equipment and staff improvements; raising funds to make these changes. Community involvement, cooperation and empowerment were recognised as a strategy to improve child health, and the presence of intermediate bodies (development committees) was deemed important to improve communication and solve problems between community and facility members. The survey showed functional community relations' dynamics, with high levels of internal cohesion (78%), efficacy in solving problems together (79%) and fairness of the local leaders (82%). CONCLUSIONS Combining the results from this study and critical theories on successful participation identified community-informed features for a contextually tailored community-facility link intervention. The need to promote a more inclusive approach to future child health interventions was highlighted. In addition to health education campaigns, the relationship between community and healthcare providers needs strengthening, and development committees were identified as an essential feature for successfully linking communities and facilities for child health. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN39213655.
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- Agnese Iuliano
- UCL Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- UCL Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- UCL Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for International Child Health, University of Melbourne, MCRI, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- UCL Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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Aragonès E, Rodoreda S, Guitart M, Garcia E, Berenguera A, Martin F, Rambla C, Aragonès G, Calvo A, Mas A, Basora J. Study protocol: assessment of the usefulness and practicability of a psychoeducational intervention to prevent the negative psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary care health workers. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:231. [PMID: 37925394 PMCID: PMC10625269 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02187-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has constituted an extraordinarily stressful situation for healthcare professionals and has led to psychological distress and an increase in various mental disorders. In the post-pandemic context, it is necessary to provide professionals with strategies and skills to manage this stressful situation and prevent or minimize its negative impact. METHODS Aims: To assess the feasibility and clinical effects of a group psychoeducational program focused on preventing the adverse psychological and emotional effects of the pandemic on primary care workers, and to explore the experience and perceptions of participants with regard to the program from a qualitative perspective. DESIGN A single-arm, before-and-after study conducted in primary care. SETTING The 332 primary care centers of the Catalan Institute of Health (Catalonia, Spain) Participants: The target population of the intervention is primary care workers, including clinical profiles (e.g., nurses and doctors), and non-clinical profiles (e.g., administrative staff). The implementation strategy will also involve community psychologists, who will lead the psychoeducational groups, and the health organization promoting the implementation. INTERVENTION A group psychoeducational program targeting primary care workers to promote emotional well-being and the ability to cope with stressful situations. Community psychologists will deliver it in the primary care centers they are linked to. MEASURES Mixed-methods evaluation, combining quantitative and qualitative research. A prospective assessment of the main outcomes (professional quality of life, psychological state, and resilience) will be performed using online questionnaires before and immediately after the intervention, and at 3 and 6 months. A qualitative study will be conducted, comprising focus groups and individual in-depth interviews with the participants in the intervention and the psychologists who provide it. ETHICS The Research Ethics Committee of the Jordi Gol Primary Care Research Institute (IDIAP) has approved the protocol (22/086-PCV). DISCUSSION This project proposes an intervention to promote mental health and psychological well-being in primary care workers by learning skills and integrating them into personal and professional life. The expected results will allow us to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of this psychoeducational intervention under the conditions of real clinical practice, provide data to model and perfect it, and promote its dissemination. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05720429; registered on 09/02/2023.
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- Enric Aragonès
- Research Unit. Primary Care Area Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain.
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.
- Centre d'Atenció Primària de Constantí, Carrer dels Horts, 6, Constantí, Tarragona, 43120, Spain.
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- Primary Care Division, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Primary Care Emotional and Community Wellbeing Program, Department of Health, Government of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
- Primary Care Centre Sant Vicenç de Castellet, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Occupational Risk Prevention Unit, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit. Primary Care Area Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain
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- Research Unit. Primary Care Area Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Health, General Directorate of Health Planning and Research, Government of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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Arillotta D, Floresta G, Guirguis A, Corkery JM, Catalani V, Martinotti G, Sensi SL, Schifano F. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Related Mental Health Issues; Insights from a Range of Social Media Platforms Using a Mixed-Methods Approach. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1503. [PMID: 38002464 PMCID: PMC10669484 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13111503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs; semaglutide and others) now promises effective, non-invasive treatment of obesity for individuals with and without diabetes. Social media platforms' users started promoting semaglutide/Ozempic as a weight-loss treatment, and the associated increase in demand has contributed to an ongoing worldwide shortage of the drug associated with levels of non-prescribed semaglutide intake. Furthermore, recent reports emphasized some GLP-1 RA-associated risks of triggering depression and suicidal thoughts. Consistent with the above, we aimed to assess the possible impact of GLP-1 RAs on mental health as being perceived and discussed in popular open platforms with the help of a mixed-methods approach. Reddit posts yielded 12,136 comments, YouTube videos 14,515, and TikTok videos 17,059, respectively. Out of these posts/entries, most represented matches related to sleep-related issues, including insomnia (n = 620 matches); anxiety (n = 353); depression (n = 204); and mental health issues in general (n = 165). After the initiation of GLP-1 RAs, losing weight was associated with either a marked improvement or, in some cases, a deterioration, in mood; increase/decrease in anxiety/insomnia; and better control of a range of addictive behaviors. The challenges of accessing these medications were a hot topic as well. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study documenting if and how GLP-1 RAs are perceived as affecting mood, mental health, and behaviors. Establishing a clear cause-and-effect link between metabolic diseases, depression and medications is difficult because of their possible reciprocal relationship, shared underlying mechanisms and individual differences. Further research is needed to better understand the safety profile of these molecules and their putative impact on behavioral and non-behavioral addictions.
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- Davide Arillotta
- School of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Florence, 50121 Florence, Italy;
- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
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- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
- Pharmacy, Swansea University Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
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- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
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- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
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- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
- Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Institute of Advanced Biomedical Technology (ITAB), University of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 21, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK; (G.F.); (A.G.); (J.M.C.); (V.C.); (G.M.)
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Brown RB, Bigelow P, Dubin JA. Breast Cancer and Bone Mineral Density in a U.S. Cohort of Middle-Aged Women: Associations with Phosphate Toxicity. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5093. [PMID: 37894460 PMCID: PMC10604967 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15205093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is associated with phosphate toxicity, the toxic effect from dysregulated phosphate metabolism that can stimulate tumorigenesis. Phosphate toxicity and dysregulated phosphate metabolism are also associated with bone mineral abnormalities, including excessive bone mineral loss and deposition. Based on shared associations with dysregulated phosphate metabolism and phosphate toxicity, a hypothesis proposed in the present mixed methods-grounded theory study posits that middle-aged women with incidence of breast cancer had a greater magnitude of changes in bone mineral density over time compared with women who remained cancer-free. To test this hypothesis, a mixed-effects model was used to analyze the associations of breast cancer incidence with spinal bone mineral density changes in the U.S. Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Compared with women in the cohort who remained cancer-free, women who self-reported breast cancer had higher bone mineral density at baseline, but had more rapid losses in bone mineral density during follow-up visits. These findings agree with the hypothesis that a greater magnitude of changes in bone mineral density over time is associated with breast cancer in a cohort of middle-aged women. The findings also have implications for studies investigating dysregulated phosphate metabolism and phosphate toxicity as causative factors of bone metastasis in metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, the authors previously found increased breast cancer risk associated with high dietary phosphate intake in the same cohort of middle-aged women, and more studies should investigate a low-phosphorus diet to reduce bone mineral abnormalities and tumorigenesis in breast cancer patients.
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- Ronald B. Brown
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; (P.B.); (J.A.D.)
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; (P.B.); (J.A.D.)
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada; (P.B.); (J.A.D.)
- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Antinori A, Vergori A, Ripamonti D, Valenti D, Esposito V, Carleo MA, Rusconi S, Cascio A, Manzillo E, Andreoni M, Orofino G, Cappuccio A, Reale L, Marini MG, Mancusi D, Termini R, Uglietti A, Portaro M. Investigating coping and stigma in people living with HIV through narrative medicine in the Italian multicentre non-interventional study DIAMANTE. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17624. [PMID: 37848464 PMCID: PMC10582167 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44768-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly reduced Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) morbidity and mortality; nevertheless, stigma still characterises the living with this condition. This study explored patients' coping experience by integrating narrative medicine (NM) in a non-interventional clinical trial. From June 2018 to September 2020 the study involved 18 centres across Italy; enrolled patients were both D/C/F/TAF naïve and previously ART-treated. Narratives were collected at enrolment (V1) and last visit (V4) and then independently analysed by three NM specialist researchers through content analysis. One-hundred and fourteen patients completed both V1 and V4 narratives. Supportive relationships with clinicians and undetectable viral load facilitated coping. Conversely, lack of disclosure of HIV-positive status, HIV metaphors, and unwillingness to narrate the life before the diagnosis indicated internalised stigma. This is the first non-interventional study to include narratives as patient reported outcomes (PROs). Improving HIV awareness and reducing the sense of guilt experienced by patients helps to overcome stigma and foster coping.
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- A Antinori
- HIV/AIDS Unit, National Institute for Infectious Diseases "Lazzaro Spallanzani" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- HIV/AIDS Unit, National Institute for Infectious Diseases "Lazzaro Spallanzani" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Clinic, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Clinic, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- General Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Infectious Disease and Infectious Emergencies, Cotugno Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- General Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Infectious Disease and Infectious Emergencies, Cotugno Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- DIBIC Luigi Sacco, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Infectious Diseases Unit, Legnano Hospital ASST Ovest Milanese, Legnano, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Clinic, AOU Policlinico "P.Giaccone", Palermo, Italy
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- Infectious Disease and Infectious Emergencies, Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Clinic, Foundation Policlinico Tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Amedeo di Savoia Hospital Unit of Infectious Diseases Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Healthcare Area, ISTUD Srl, Milan, Italy
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- Healthcare Area, ISTUD Srl, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Affairs Department, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, Janssen-Cilag SpA, Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 23, 20093, Cologno Monzese, MI, Italy
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- Medical Affairs Department, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, Janssen-Cilag SpA, Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 23, 20093, Cologno Monzese, MI, Italy
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- Medical Affairs Department, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, Janssen-Cilag SpA, Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 23, 20093, Cologno Monzese, MI, Italy
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- Medical Affairs Department, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, Janssen-Cilag SpA, Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 23, 20093, Cologno Monzese, MI, Italy.
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Werkmeister B, Haase AM, Fleming T, Officer TN. Global Implications From the Rise and Recession of Telehealth in Aotearoa New Zealand Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e50486. [PMID: 37738075 PMCID: PMC10519279 DOI: 10.2196/50486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth services for remote mental health care provision. Although studies indicate that telehealth can enhance the efficiency of service delivery and might be favored or even preferred by certain clients, its use varied after the pandemic. Once the pandemic-related restrictions eased, some regions curtailed their telehealth offerings, whereas others sustained them. Understanding the factors that influenced these decisions can offer valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making concerning the future of telehealth in mental health services. OBJECTIVE This study explored the factors associated with the uptake of and retreat from telehealth across a multiregional outpatient mental health service in Aotearoa New Zealand. We aimed to contribute to the understanding of the factors influencing clinicians' use of telehealth services to inform policy and practice. METHODS Applying an interpretive description methodology, this sequential mixed methods study involved semistructured interviews with 33 mental health clinicians, followed by a time-series analysis of population-level quantitative data on clinician appointment activities before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The interviews were thematically analyzed, and select themes were reframed for quantitative testing. The time-series analysis was conducted using administrative data to explore the extent to which these data supported the themes. In total, 4,117,035 observations were analyzed between October 1, 2019, and August 1, 2022. The findings were then synthesized through the rereview of qualitative themes. RESULTS The rise and recession of telehealth in the study regions were related to 3 overarching themes: clinician preparedness and role suitability, population determinants, and service capability. Participants spoke about the importance of familiarity and training but noted differences between specialist roles. Quantitative data further suggested differences based on the form of telehealth services offered (eg, audiovisual or telephone). In addition, differences were noted based on age, gender, and ethnicity; however, clinicians recognized that effective telehealth use enabled clinicians' flexibility and client choice. In turn, clinicians spoke about system factors such as telehealth usability and digital exclusion that underpinned the daily functionality of telehealth. CONCLUSIONS For telehealth services to thrive when they are not required by circumstances such as pandemic, investment is needed in telehealth training for clinicians, digital infrastructure, and resources for mental health teams. The strength of this study lies in its use of population-level data and consideration of a telehealth service operating across a range of teams. In turn, these findings reflect the voice of a variety of mental health clinicians, including teams operating from within specific cultural perspectives.
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- Benjamin Werkmeister
- School of Health, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago (Wellington), Wellington, New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora, Wellington, New Zealand
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- School of Health, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- School of Health, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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Lin LY, Lin CJ, Kuan CI, Chiou HY. Potential Determinants Contributing to COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Taiwan: Rapid Qualitative Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e41364. [PMID: 37698904 PMCID: PMC10523213 DOI: 10.2196/41364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although vaccination has been shown to be one of the most important interventions, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains one of the top 10 global public health challenges worldwide. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate (1) major determinants of vaccine hesitancy, (2) changes in the determinants of vaccine hesitancy at different time periods, and (3) the potential factors affecting vaccine acceptance. METHODS This study applied a mixed methods approach to explore the potential determinants contributing to vaccine hesitancy among the Taiwanese population. The quantitative design of this study involved using Google Trends search query data. We chose the search term "" (vaccine), selected "" (Taiwan) as the location, and selected the period between December 18, 2020, and July 31, 2021. The rising keywords related to vaccine acceptance and hesitancy were collected. Based on the responses obtained from the qualitative study and the rising keywords obtained in Google Trends, the 3 most popular keywords related to vaccine hesitancy were identified and used as search queries in Google Trends between December 18, 2020, and July 31, 2021, to generate relative search volumes (RSVs). Lastly, autoregressive integrated moving average modeling was used to forecast the RSVs for the 3 keywords between May 29 and July 31, 2021. The estimated RSVs were compared to the observed RSVs in Google Trends within the same time frame. RESULTS The 4 prevailing factors responsible for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy were doubts about the government and manufacturers, side effects, deaths associated with vaccination, and efficacy of vaccination. During the vaccine observation period, "political role" was the overarching consideration leading to vaccine hesitancy. During the peak of the pandemic, side effects, death, and vaccine protection were the main factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy. The popularity of the 3 frequently searched keywords "side effects," "vaccine associated deaths," and "vaccine protection" continued to rise throughout the pandemic outbreak. Lastly, the highest Google search queries related to COVID-19 vaccines emerged as "side effects" prior to vaccination, deaths associated with vaccines during the period when single vaccines were available, and "side effects" and "vaccine protection" during the period when multiple vaccines were available. CONCLUSIONS Investigating the key factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy appears to be a fundamental task that needs to be undertaken to ensure effective implementation of COVID-19 vaccination. Google Trends may be used as a complementary infoveillance tool by government agencies for future vaccine policy implementation and communication.
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- Li-Yin Lin
- Department of Leisure Industry and Health Promotion, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health Behaviors and Community Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yusuf H, Golkari A, Kaddour S. Oral health of people experiencing homelessness in London: a mixed methods study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1701. [PMID: 37661284 PMCID: PMC10476388 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16648-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Those experiencing homelessness have significant health and oral health needs and are at the extreme of health inequalities. The aim of the study was to conduct an oral health needs assessment for those experiencing homeless in London and impacts on their oral health-related quality of life. METHODS The oral health needs assessment consisted of quantitative and qualitative methods. This included a survey questionnaire to assess perceived oral health needs, and oral health related quality of life. In addition, a focus group was conducted with 13 peer advocates. RESULTS Findings from the focus group revealed numerous challenges for homeless populations to maintain good oral health and access to dental care including mental ill-health, stigma, costs, and chaotic lifestyles. A response rate of 79% (n = 315) was achieved for the questionnaire survey. Results showed high levels of unmet dental needs and risky health behaviours including 60% reporting being smokers, 39% consuming high amounts of sugar and 52.4% brushing their teeth less than twice a day. More than a third (32.1%) had experienced toothache. The majority of respondents 80% (n = 224) were very or fairly concerned about their dental health. There were significant associations between perceived oral health status and oral health-related quality of life. CONCLUSION Those experiencing homelessness in London were found to have high levels of unmet oral health needs, which significantly impacted on their oral health-related quality of life. Focusing on changing behaviours alone is insufficient and therefore addressing the structural determinants of homelessness is vital in improving oral and health outcomes of this vulnerable population.
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- Huda Yusuf
- Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Dentistry, Turner Street, London, E1 2AD, UK.
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- Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Dentistry, Turner Street, London, E1 2AD, UK
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- Pathway Fellow, Pathway, 4th Floor East, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG, UK
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Tsitsani P, Katsaras G, Soteriades ES. Barriers to and Facilitators of Providing Care for Adolescents Suffering from Rare Diseases: A Mixed Systematic Review. Pediatr Rep 2023; 15:462-482. [PMID: 37606447 PMCID: PMC10443320 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric15030043] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Rare Diseases (RDs) in adolescents are characterized by low frequency and clinical heterogeneity, are chronic and deliberating and demand a multidisciplinary approach as well as costly and specialized treatments. Comprehending patients' and parents' needs through a mixed systematic review is essential for healthcare system planning. This mixed systematic review explored barriers to and facilitators of effective care for adolescents with RDs as perceived by patients and their parents. Three databases (2008-2023) were searched and twenty-five articles were selected and critically appraised with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT; version 2018). The review followed a convergent integrated approach for data extraction according to Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) mixed method systematic review (MMSR) methodology. Subsequent reflexive thematic analysis categorized the barriers and facilitators into five levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community and public policy) following the conceptual framework of the socio-ecological model for healthcare promotion. Barriers on the institutional and public policy level stood out as the most frequently reported, resulting in unmet care needs and frustrating family dynamics. National and regional healthcare policies are rarely actually linked to pragmatic intervention programs with a measurable impact on patients' welfare. Targeted strategies involving primary care infrastructure and personnel for better coordination and management of the disease are discussed.
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- Pelagia Tsitsani
- Healthcare Management Program, School of Economics and Management, Open University of Cyprus, 2220 Nicosia, Cyprus;
- Paediatric Department, General Hospital of Pella—Hospital Unit of Edessa, 58200 Edessa, Greece;
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- Paediatric Department, General Hospital of Pella—Hospital Unit of Edessa, 58200 Edessa, Greece;
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- Healthcare Management Program, School of Economics and Management, Open University of Cyprus, 2220 Nicosia, Cyprus;
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Paulson N, Paulson MP, Maniaci MJ, Rutledge RA, Inselman S, Zawada SJ. Why U.S. Patients Declined Hospital-at-Home during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: An Exploratory Mixed Methods Study. J Patient Exp 2023; 10:23743735231189354. [PMID: 37560532 PMCID: PMC10408328 DOI: 10.1177/23743735231189354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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To understand why US patients refused participation in hospital-at-home (H@H) during the coronavirus disease 2019 Public Health Emergency, eligible adult patients seen at 2 Mayo Clinic sites, Mayo Clinic Health System-Northwest Wisconsin region (NWWI) and Mayo Clinic Florida (MCF), from August 2021 through March 2022, were invited to participate in a convergent-parallel study. Quantitative associations between H@H participation status and patient baseline data at hospital admission were investigated. H@H patients were more likely to have a Mayo Clinic patient portal at baseline (P-value: .014), indicating a familiarity with telehealth. Patients who refused were more likely to be from NWWI (P-value < .001) and have a higher Epic Deterioration Index score (P-value: .004). The groups also had different quarters (in terms of fiscal calendar) of admission (P-value: .040). Analyzing qualitative interviews (n = 13) about refusal reasons, 2 themes portraying the quantitative associations emerged: lack of clarity about H@H and perceived domestic challenges. To improve access to H@H and increase patient recruitment, improved education about the dynamics of H@H, for both hospital staff and patients, and inclusive strategies for navigating domestic barriers and diagnostic challenges are needed.
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- Nels Paulson
- University of Wisconsin, Stout Department of Sociology, Menomonie, WI, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Health System, Northwest Wisconsin Advanced Care at Home & Home Health, Menomonie, WI, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Robert D and Patricia E Kern Center or the Science of Health Care Delivery, Rochester, MN, USA
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Lazure P, Campbell MT, Augustyniak M, Jaimes EA, Bilen MA, Lemke EA, Cohen EP, Jacobs G. Identifying the Needs of Health Care Providers in Advanced First-Line Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Mixed-Methods Research. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2023; 21:e299-e308. [PMID: 37045712 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Systemic treatments for metastatic or unresectable renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) are rapidly evolving. This study aimed at investigating challenges in the care of mRCC to inform future educational interventions for health care providers (HCPs). MATERIALS AND METHODS The sequential mixed-method design consisted of a qualitative phase (semistructured interviews) followed by a quantitative phase (online surveys). Participants included US-based medical oncologists, nephrologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Interview transcripts were thematically analyzed. Survey data was descriptively and inferentially analyzed. RESULTS Forty interviews and 265 surveys were completed. Analysis revealed four challenges in the care of mRCC patients. A challenge in staying current with emerging evidence and treatment recommendations was found with 33% of surveyed HCPs reporting suboptimal skills interpreting published evidence on the efficacy and safety of emerging agents. A challenge weighing patient health and preferences in treatment decisions was found, especially among HCPs with 3 to 10 years of practice (37%) who reported suboptimal skills in assessing patients' tolerance to side effects. Promoting a collaborative care approach to the management of immune-related adverse events was a challenge, specifically related to barriers involving nephrologists (eg, diverging treatment goals). Breakdowns in communication were reported (46% of HCPs), especially in the monitoring of side effects and treatment adherence. CONCLUSION This study revealed key challenges faced by HCPs when treating and managing patients with mRCC across multiple providers. Future interventions (eg, community of practice) should aim to address the identified gaps and promote a team-based approach to care that strengthens the complementary competencies of HCPs involved.
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- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
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Mohamed J, Mohamed AI, Ali DA, Gebremariam TT. Prevalence and factors associated with ever had road traffic accidents among drivers in Hargeisa city, Somaliland, 2022. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18631. [PMID: 37560702 PMCID: PMC10407217 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18631] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major cause of morbidity in Somaliland. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with traffic-related incidents in Hargeisa city. A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2022, utilizing a mixed approach involving quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Key informant interviews were conducted with 15 government officials, and structured questionnaires were administered to 387 drivers. Cluster sampling and purposive sampling were employed to select drivers and government officials, respectively. Data collection was performed using the Kobo Collect application, followed by cleaning and analysis using IBM SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics, binary logistic regression, and chi-square tests were utilized for data analysis. The findings revealed an increasing trend of RTAs in Somaliland over the past 11 years (2011-2021). Moreover, the prevalence of RTAs in the past two years alone was determined to be 28.17% (CI: 23.67, 32.63). Factors significantly associated with RTAs in the research area included the type of vehicle, particularly Minibus (AOR = 3.249, CI: 1.022, 10.322) and Vitz (AOR = 2.325, CI: 1.092, 5.494), encountering aggressive behavior from other drivers (AOR = 1.790, CI: 1.013, 3.162), vehicles less than 4 years (AOR = 0.446, CI: 0.258, 0.771), traffic law violations (AOR = 2.726, CI: 1.296, 5.735), and the presence of traffic campaigns (AOR = 0.465, CI: 0.236, 0.917). The study recommends increasing awareness of RTAs among drivers and pedestrians, regular vehicle maintenance checks, enforcement of traffic laws, and increased police presence in road management to reduce fatalities associated with RTAs.
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- Jama Mohamed
- College of Applied and Natural Science, University of Hargeisa, Hargeisa, Somalia
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- College of Applied and Natural Science, University of Hargeisa, Hargeisa, Somalia
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- Department of Statistics and Planning, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia
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Griffin J, Jaggi A, Daniell H, Chester R. A systematic review to compare physiotherapy treatment programmes for atraumatic shoulder instability. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:448-460. [PMID: 37538527 PMCID: PMC10395403 DOI: 10.1177/17585732221080730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Background Optimal physiotherapy treatment is uncertain for atraumatic shoulder instability (ASI), the primary aim of this systematic scoping review was to compare physiotherapy treatment programmes for people with ASI. The secondary aims were to evaluate outcome measures used and to compare the effectiveness of these programmes. Methods CINAHL, EMBASE and Medline databases were searched for studies, except single case studies, published between 1950 and July 2021. 12 critical appraisal items covered three domains; internal validity, transferability to wider population and reporting. Results Ten studies were included; one randomised controlled trial, 6 cohort studies and 3 case series. There were 491 participants. Treatment programmes included education, movement re-education, static posture correction, shoulder muscle strengthening, functional training, and adjuncts. All studies used patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), 7 of which reported a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05) post-treatment. There was no clear relationship between programmes and outcomes. PROMs specific to shoulder instability were all found to detect statistically significant differences post-treatment. Discussion There does not appear to be one optimal physiotherapy treatment programme for ASI. Future studies should use PROMs that are valid in the shoulder instability population and use more outcome measures that are specific to impairments being targeted.
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- Jake Griffin
- Bexley MSK, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Erith and District Hospital, Erith, DA8 3EE, UK
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7TJ, UK
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- Physiotherapy Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, London, UK
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- Physiotherapy Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, UK
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Zavaleta-Cortijo C, Cade J, Ford J, Greenwood DC, Carcamo C, Silvera-Ccallo R, Fernandez-Neyra C, Lancha-Rucoba G, Pizango-Tangoa M, Pizango-Inuma R, Chanchari-Huiñapi J, Velez-Quevedo J, Inuma-Tangoa N, Antazu T, Miranda-Cuadros M, Aparco JP, Aro-Guardia P, Verastegui M, Morales-Ancajima V, Bressan T, Miranda JJ. Does food biodiversity protect against malnutrition and favour the resilience to climate change-related events in Amazon Indigenous communities? A protocol for a mixed methods study. Wellcome Open Res 2023; 7:246. [PMID: 38463717 PMCID: PMC10924752 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18235.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background : Undernutrition is projected to be a major consequence of climate change. Biodiversity could enhance climate change resilience by improving nutritional outcomes and providing healthy food resources during and/or after climate-related events. For Indigenous populations who currently base their diet on local biodiversity, rapid climate changes may affect their ability to produce, access or gather food and consequently impact their nutritional status. There is a knowledge gap regarding whether nutritional status among Indigenous populations is better among those who consume a diet with greater biodiversity than those who have a diet with low biodiversity. Objective : This study aims to investigate the role of food biodiversity (FBD) in nutritional resilience to extreme flooding events of Shawi Amazon Indigenous adults living in Peruvian communities that have experienced extreme floods in the past five years. Methods : This study will use a mixed-method sequential explanatory design. The quantitative component includes a cross-sectional survey to assess the association between food biodiversity (FBD) and the prevalence of anaemia in adults aged 15 to 60 years old (n=365). Anaemia will be evaluated using blood hemoglobin and serum ferritin. FBD will be measured with a food frequency questionnaire and a 24-hour dietary recall. Soil-transmitted helminth infections, malaria, and inflammatory biomarkers will also be evaluated. The qualitative component will include a community-based participatory approach to investigate the role of FBD in the responses to extreme floods. Male (n=14) and female (n=14) participants, previously identified in the quantitative phase with high and low levels of FBD, will be invited to participate in a Photovoice activity and semi-structured interviews. A analytical framework for climate change resilience will be used to integrate the data. Discussion : Findings will be integrated to identify nutritional resilience indicators that can inform adaptative interventions to changing climatic conditions in the Amazon and that respect Indigenous worldviews.
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- Carol Zavaleta-Cortijo
- Unidad de Ciudadanía Intercultural y Salud Indígena, Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración,, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, San Martín de Porres, Lima, 15102, Peru
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- Nutritional Epidemiology Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS 2 9JT, UK
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- Priestley International Centre for Climate, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS 2 9JT, UK
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- Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, San Martín de Porres, Lima, 15102, Peru
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- Unidad de Ciudadanía Intercultural y Salud Indígena, Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración,, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, San Martín de Porres, Lima, 15102, Peru
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- Taller Verde, Caserio San Luis s/n , Carretera Munichis, San Rafael, Yurimaguas, Peru
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- Comunidad de Palmiche, Pueblo Indígena Shawi, cuenca del río Sillay, Loreto, Peru
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- Programa Mujer, Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (AIDESEP), La Victoria, Lima, 15034, Peru
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- Centro Nacional de Alimentación y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Jesús María, Lima, 15072, Peru
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- Centro Nacional de Alimentación y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Jesús María, Lima, 15072, Peru
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- Centro de Hemoterapia y Banco de Sangre, Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia, San Martín de Porres, Lima, 15102, Peru
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- Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory of the LID, Faculty of Sciences and Philosophy, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, San Martín de Porres, Lima, 15102, Peru
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- Unidad de Ciudadanía Intercultural y Salud Indígena, Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración,, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, San Martín de Porres, Lima, 15102, Peru
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- Department of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Miraflores, Lima, 15074, Peru
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Kenny B, O'Connor D, Sugden E, Tang CY, Tannous C, Thyer E. Engaging Industry in Health Professions' Education: Benefits and Challenges. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6131. [PMID: 37372719 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20126131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Effective partnerships between universities and industry facilitate health-profession students' learning and work readiness. However, developing sustainable industry engagement in academic curricula remains challenging. This study utilised Social Exchange Theory (SET) to explore the benefits of and barriers to industry engagement within health-profession preparation programs. A realist evaluation framework was used to consider factors that impacted experiences and outcomes for academics and clinicians who engaged in the development and delivery of curriculum for a new health professional preparation program in speech pathology. A sequential mixed-methods design was adopted to explore factors influencing clinicians' motivation to engage with the university, using an online survey (n = 18) and focus group (n = 5). Clinicians rated "personal development" and contributing to the "future workforce" as the highest personal benefits. "Sharing knowledge" was the highest team benefit, and "staff satisfaction" was the highest employer benefit. Time and workload were perceived barriers. Academics (n = 2) and clinicians (n = 3) who collaborated in learning and teaching experiences also participated in a post-engagement focus group. Three Context Mechanism Outcome configurations were shown to facilitate engagement outcomes: engagement as opportunity, partnership, and work readiness. In accordance with SET, the nature of exchange processes and professional relationships contributed to positive engagement outcomes for clinicians, academics, and enhanced health-profession education.
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- Belinda Kenny
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- Community Health Care, Primary Care Community Health, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- Physiotherapy, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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Sanders NE, Xie Z, Chen KB. A comparison of the psychological effects of robot motion in physical and virtual environments. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2023; 112:104039. [PMID: 37320910 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A mixed-methods approach was used to assess the fidelity of virtual environments as ergonomic assessment tools for human-robot interaction. Participants performed a visual search task in the physical environment while a nearby collaborative robot repeatedly extended its arm toward them. This scenario was reconstructed in two virtual environments with different levels of graphical detail. Measures of presence, task performance, workload, and anxiety were taken to determine the effect of robot motion in all three environments. Task performance decreased in response to robot motion in the physical environment, while workload and anxiety increased. This simple effect of motion was consistent across environments for measures of task performance and anxiety. However, people performed faster overall in virtual reality, and the effect of motion on workload was greatly reduced in virtual reality. Results in the virtual environments suggest that people were distracted by the sound of the robot, and that presence was affected by manipulations of immersion and coherence.
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- Nathan Edward Sanders
- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, United States of America.
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- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, United States of America.
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- Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, United States of America.
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Riad AM, Cambridge WA, Henshall D, McAdam H, Drake TM, Fairfield CJ, Knight SR, Sgrò A, Shaw C, Glasbey JC, Potter MA, Harrison EM, McLean KA. Educational impact and recommendations from implementation of student-led clinical trial recruitment: a mixed-methods study. Postgrad Med J 2023; 99:484-491. [PMID: 37294723 DOI: 10.1136/pmj-2022-142122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Medical students have an essential role in medical research, yet often lack opportunities for involvement within randomised trials. This study aimed to understand the educational impact of clinical trial recruitment for medical students. Tracking wound infection with smartphone technology (TWIST) was a randomised controlled trial that included adult patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery across two university teaching hospitals. All recruiters underwent prerecruitment training based on 'Generating Student Recruiters for Randomised Trials' principles, and completed prerecruitment and postrecruitment surveys. Respondent agreement with statements were assessed using 5-point Likert scales (from 1 ('strongly disagree') to 5 ('strongly agree')). Quantitative data were analysed using paired t-tests to compare differences pre-involvement and post-involvement. Thematic content analysis was performed on free-text data to generate recommendations for future student research involvement. Of 492 patients recruited to TWIST between 26 July 2016 and 4 March 2020, 86.0% (n=423) were recruited by medical students. Following introduction of student co-investigators (n=31), the overall monthly recruitment rate tripled (4.8-15.7 patients). 96.8% of recruiters (n=30/31) completed both surveys, and all respondents reported significant improvement in clinical and academic competencies. Three higher-level thematic domains emerged from the qualitative analysis: (1) engagement, (2) preparation and (3) ongoing support. Student recruitment in clinical trials is feasible and accelerates recruitment to clinical trials. Students demonstrated novel clinical research competencies and increased their likelihood of future involvement. Adequate training, support and selection of suitable trials are essential for future student involvement in randomised trials.
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- Aya M Riad
- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Center for Medical Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Center for Medical Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Center for Medical Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, Edinburgh, UK
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery, University of Birmingham Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham, UK
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- Colorectal Unit, University of Edinburgh Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Center for Medical Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Center for Medical Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, Edinburgh, UK
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Dorfman TL, Archibald M, Haykowsky M, Scott SD. An examination of the psychosocial consequences experienced by children and adolescents living with congenital heart disease and their primary caregivers: a scoping review protocol. Syst Rev 2023; 12:90. [PMID: 37268979 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02249-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The chronicity of congenital heart disease (CHD) comes with significant psychosocial consequences for both children and adolescents living with CHD and their primary caregivers. Children and adolescents living with CHD undergo multiple traumatizing invasive surgical and medical procedures, struggle with disabilities resulting from their CHD, face unfair scrutiny and marginalization, and are at risk for mental health issues. Primary caregivers of children and adolescents living with CHD deal with increased stress, fear, anxiety, depression, and financial burden. The overarching objectives of this scoping review are to (1) determine the current state of knowledge on negative psychosocial consequences experienced by children and adolescents living with CHD and their primary caregivers in high-income countries and (2) inform research aimed at developing interventions in high-income countries to decrease the negative psychosocial consequences experienced by children and adolescents living with CHD and their primary caregivers. METHODS Databases and grey literature searched will include MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, Scopus, ProQuest Theses and Dissertations, and Google advanced search. Citation mining of included studies and relevant review articles will be completed. Studies will be screened by title and abstract and then full text by two independent reviewers, using pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality analysis will be conducted on all included studies by two reviewers using MMAT Version 2018. Studies will not be excluded due to quality assessment. Data from all eligible studies will be independently extracted by the two reviewers and verified by consensus. Data will be presented and synthesized in evidence tables to examine potential patterns. DISCUSSION The results of this review will provide recognition of the psychosocial impact of CHD and its treatments on children and adolescents living with CHD and their primary caregivers. It will also highlight interventions that have been developed to decrease these psychosocial consequences. The results from this review will inform a future integrated knowledge translation study by the first author aimed at decreasing one or more of the negative psychosocial consequences experienced by children or adolescents living with CHD and their primary caregivers. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION Open Science Framework (OSF) Registration, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ZXYGW.
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- Tamara L Dorfman
- Pediatric Cardiology, Stollery Children's Hospital, Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre, Unit 4C3/4C4, 8440-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada
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- College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus), 89 Curry Place, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
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- College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, 3-141, 11405-87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1C9, Canada
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- College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, 3-141, 11405-87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1C9, Canada.
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Heavner SF, Stuenkel M, Russ Sellers R, McCallus R, Dean KD, Wilson C, Shuffler M, Britt TW, Stark Taylor S, Benedum M, Munk N, Mayo R, Cartmell KB, Griffin S, Kennedy AB. "I Don't Want to Go to Work": A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Healthcare Worker Experiences from the Front- and Side-Lines of COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5953. [PMID: 37297557 PMCID: PMC10252235 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20115953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCW) were categorized as "essential" and "non-essential", creating a division where some were "locked-in" a system with little ability to prepare for or control the oncoming crisis. Others were "locked-out" regardless of whether their skills might be useful. The purpose of this study was to systematically gather data over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic from HCW through an interprofessional lens to examine experiences of locked-out HCW. This convergent parallel mixed-methods study captured perspectives representing nearly two dozen professions through a survey, administered via social media, and video blogs. Analysis included logistic regression models of differences in outcome measures by professional category and Rapid Identification of Themes from Audio recordings (RITA) of video blogs. We collected 1299 baseline responses from 15 April 2020 to 16 March 2021. Of those responses, 12.1% reported no signs of burnout, while 21.9% reported four or more signs. Qualitative analysis identified four themes: (1) professional identity, (2) intrinsic stressors, (3) extrinsic factors, and (4) coping strategies. There are some differences in the experiences of locked-in and locked-out HCW. This did not always lead to differing reports of moral distress and burnout, and both groups struggled to cope with the realities of the pandemic.
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- Smith F. Heavner
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Center for Family Medicine, Department of Medicine, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
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- AppFamily Medicine, Department of Medicine, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, Boone, NC 28607, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Health & Human Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
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Pool N, Hebdon M, de Groot E, Yee R, Herrera-Theut K, Yee E, Allen LA, Hasan A, Lindenfeld J, Calhoun E, Carnes M, Sweitzer NK, Breathett K. A novel approach for assessing bias during team-based clinical decision-making. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1014773. [PMID: 37228737 PMCID: PMC10203455 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1014773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Many clinical processes include multidisciplinary group decision-making, yet few methods exist to evaluate the presence of implicit bias during this collective process. Implicit bias negatively impacts the equitable delivery of evidence-based interventions and ultimately patient outcomes. Since implicit bias can be difficult to assess, novel approaches are required to detect and analyze this elusive phenomenon. In this paper, we describe how the de Groot Critically Reflective Diagnoses Protocol (DCRDP) can be used as a data analysis tool to evaluate group dynamics as an essential foundation for exploring how interactions can bias collective clinical decision-making. The DCRDP includes 6 distinct criteria: challenging groupthink, critical opinion sharing, research utilization, openness to mistakes, asking and giving feedback, and experimentation. Based on the strength and frequency of codes in the form of exemplar quotes, each criterion was given a numerical score of 1-4 with 1 representing teams that are interactive, reflective, higher functioning, and more equitable. When applied as a coding scheme to transcripts of recorded decision-making meetings, the DCRDP was revealed as a practical tool for examining group decision-making bias. It can be adapted to a variety of clinical, educational, and other professional settings as an impetus for recognizing the presence of team-based bias, engaging in reflexivity, informing the design and testing of implementation strategies, and monitoring long-term outcomes to promote more equitable decision-making processes in healthcare.
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- Natalie Pool
- School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX, United States
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- Department of General Practice, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Research Department, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- College of Medicine, Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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McLean KA, Sgrò A, Brown LR, Buijs LF, Daines L, Potter MA, Bouamrane MM, Harrison EM. Evaluation of remote digital postoperative wound monitoring in routine surgical practice. NPJ Digit Med 2023; 6:85. [PMID: 37147462 PMCID: PMC10161985 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-023-00824-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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Remote digital postoperative wound monitoring provides an opportunity to strengthen postoperative community care and minimise the burden of surgical-site infection (SSI). This study aimed to pilot a remote digital postoperative wound monitoring service and evaluate the readiness for implementation in routine clinical practice. This was a single-arm pilot implementational study of remote digital postoperative wound monitoring across two tertiary care hospitals in the UK (IDEAL stage 2b, clinicaltrials.gov: NCT05069103). Adults undergoing abdominal surgery were recruited and received a smartphone-delivered wound assessment tool for 30-days postoperatively. Patients received 30-day postoperative follow-up, including the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). A thematic mixed-methods approach was used, according to the WHO framework for monitoring and evaluating digital health interventions. 200 patients were enroled, of whom 115 (57.5%) underwent emergency surgical procedures. Overall, the 30-day SSI rate was 16.5% (n = 33/200), with 72.7% (n = 24) diagnosed post-discharge. Usage of the intervention was 83.0% (n = 166/200), with subsequently 74.1% (n = 123/166) TUQ completion. There were no issues reported with feasibility of the technology, with the reliability (3.87, 95% CI: 3.73-4.00) and quality of the interface rated highly (4.18, 95%: 4.06-4.30). Patient acceptance was similarly high with regards to ease of use (4.51, 95% CI: 4.41-4.62), satisfaction (4.27, 95% CI: 4.13-4.41), and usefulness (4.07, 95% CI: 3.92-4.23). Despite the desire for more frequent and personalised interactions, the majority viewed the intervention as providing meaningful benefit over routine postoperative care. Remote digital postoperative wound monitoring successfully demonstrated readiness for implementation with regards to the technology, usability, and healthcare process improvement.
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- Kenneth A McLean
- Department of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, UK
- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, 9 Little France Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
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- Colorectal Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, UK
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- Colorectal Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, UK
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, 9 Little France Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
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- Colorectal Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, UK
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, 9 Little France Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, UK.
- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, 9 Little France Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK.
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