Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge of Influenza and Influenza Vaccination: Results of a National Survey in Poland

2017 ◽  
pp. 19-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Kuchar ◽  
Kamila Ludwikowska ◽  
Adam Antczak ◽  
Aneta Nitsch-Osuch
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals

scholarly journals The provision of nutritional advice and care for cancer patients: a UK national survey of healthcare professionals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane L. Murphy ◽  
Fehmidah Munir ◽  
Fiona Davey ◽  
Laura Miller ◽  
Ramsey Cutress ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Nutritional Guidelines ◽  
Nutritional Advice ◽  
Information Awareness ◽  
And Training

Abstract Purpose People living with and beyond cancer often experience nutrition-related issues and should receive appropriate advice on nutrition that is consistent and evidence based. The aim of this study was to investigate current practice for the provision of nutritional care by healthcare professionals (HCPs) from a UK national survey produced by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Cancer and Nutrition Collaboration. Methods An online survey sent to professional groups and networks included questions on discussing nutrition, providing information, awareness of guidelines, confidence in providing nutritional advice, training and strategies for improving nutritional management. Results There were 610 HCPs who responded including nurses (31%), dietitians (25%), doctors (31%) and speech and language therapists (9%). The majority of HCPs discusses nutrition (94%) and provides information on nutrition (77%). However, only 39% of HCPs reported being aware of nutritional guidelines, and just 20% were completely confident in providing nutritional advice. Awareness of guidelines varied between the different professional groups with most but not all dietitians reporting the greatest awareness of guidelines and GPs the least (p = 0.001). Those HCPs with a greater awareness of guidelines had received training (p = 0.001) and were more likely to report complete confidence in providing nutritional advice (p = 0.001). Conclusion Whilst HCPs discuss nutrition with cancer patients and may provide information, many lack an awareness of guidelines and confidence in providing nutritional advice. To ensure consistency of practice and improvements in patient care, there is scope for enhancing the provision of appropriate nutrition education and training.

Results of a National Survey of Infectious Diseases Specialists regarding Influenza Vaccination Programs for Healthcare Workers

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 1063-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip M. Polgreen ◽  
Edward Septimus ◽  
Thomas R. Talbot ◽  
Susan E. Beekmann ◽  
Charles Helms
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Vaccination Programs

A minority of infectious diseases consultants currently work in healthcare institutions requiring influenza vaccination for healthcare workers, and in approximately half of these institutions, the healthcare workers who refuse vaccination do not face substantial consequences for their refusal. Although true mandatory policies are not common, a majority of infectious diseases consultants support such policies.

Influenza vaccination in healthcare professionals

BMJ ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 344 (mar28 1) ◽  
pp. e2217-e2217 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Nair ◽  
A. Holmes ◽  
I. Rudan ◽  
J. Car
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Professionals

scholarly journals Influenza vaccination knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in dialysis patients: a national survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (suppl_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Celotto ◽  
C Battistella ◽  
M D'Angelo ◽  
A Agodi ◽  
V Baldo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Vaccination Knowledge

scholarly journals Identifying primary care patient safety research priorities in the UK: a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e020870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Lauren Morris ◽  
Susan Jill Stocks ◽  
Rahul Alam ◽  
Sian Taylor ◽  
Carly Rolfe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Patient ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Research Questions

ObjectivesTo identify the top 10 unanswered research questions for primary care patient safety research.DesignA modified nominal group technique.SettingUK.ParticipantsAnyone with experience of primary care including: patients, carers and healthcare professionals. 341 patients and 86 healthcare professionals submitted questions.Main outcomesA top 10, and top 30, future research questions for primary care patient safety.Results443 research questions were submitted by 341 patients and 86 healthcare professionals, through a national survey. After checking for relevance and rephrasing, a total of 173 questions were collated into themes. The themes were largely focused on communication, team and system working, interfaces across primary and secondary care, medication, self-management support and technology. The questions were then prioritised through a national survey, the top 30 questions were taken forward to the final prioritisation workshop. The top 10 research questions focused on the most vulnerable in society, holistic whole-person care, safer communication and coordination between care providers, work intensity, continuity of care, suicide risk, complex care at home and confidentiality.ConclusionsThis study was the first national prioritisation exercise to identify patient and healthcare professional priorities for primary care patient safety research. The research priorities identified a range of important gaps in the existing evidence to inform everyday practice to address primary care patient safety.

scholarly journals Clinical attitude regarding denosumab drug-holiday for dental extraction in oncologic patients: a national survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Claire Lainé ◽  
Aline Desoutter ◽  
Anne-Gaëlle Chaux
Keyword(s):  
Median Duration ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Drug Holiday ◽  
Dental Extraction ◽  
Oncologic Patients

Introduction: Denosumab is indicated in oncology to reduce tumoral development. However, this medication may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, especially after dental extractions. Drug holiday has been proposed to decrease the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. This survey aimed to assess the management of drug holidays for patients who needed both dental extraction and denosumab. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to a panel of healthcare professionals. Results: Of the 33 practitioners interviewed, 28 undertook or “were used to” dental extractions in patients on denosumab. 25% (7/28) of the practitioners questioned did not stop patients from taking denosumab before dental extraction and 75% (21/28) used a drug holiday. For those who stopped the treatment, 33% (7/21) waited 2 months before performing dental extraction and 38% (8/21) waited 2 months after the dental extraction before reintroducing the molecule; 2 months being the median duration in both cases. In addition, 89% (25/28) of practitioners, modified their surgical procedure for these patients. Conclusion: Despite a small number of responders, it seemed that a drug holiday of at least 2 months is mandatory before performing tooth extraction. The issue of the drug holiday should always be raised with the patient's oncologist.

scholarly journals Research priorities for the management of complex fractures: a UK priority setting partnership with the James Lind Alliance

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. e057198
Author(s):  
Christopher Patrick Bretherton ◽  
Henry A Claireaux ◽  
Jonathan Gower ◽  
Shan Martin ◽  
Angela Thornhill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Priority Setting ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Complex Fracture ◽  
Complex Fractures ◽  
James Lind Alliance ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
Life Roles ◽  
Priority Setting Partnership

ObjectiveTo determine research priorities for the management of complex fractures, which represent the shared priorities of patients, their families, carers and healthcare professionals.Design/settingA national (UK) research priority setting partnership.ParticipantsPeople who have experienced a complex fracture, their carers and relatives, and relevant healthcare professionals and clinical academics involved in treating patients with complex fractures. The scope includes open fractures, fractures to joints broken into multiple pieces, multiple concomitant fractures and fractures involving the pelvis and acetabulum.MethodsA multiphase priority setting exercise was conducted in partnership with the James Lind Alliance over 21 months (October 2019 to June 2021). A national survey asked respondents to submit their research uncertainties which were then combined into several indicative questions. The existing evidence was searched to ensure that the questions had not already been sufficiently answered. A second national survey asked respondents to prioritise the research questions. A final shortlist of 18 questions was taken to a stakeholder workshop, where a consensus was reached on the top 10 priorities.ResultsA total of 532 uncertainties, submitted by 158 respondents (including 33 patients/carers) were received during the initial survey. These were refined into 58 unique indicative questions, of which all 58 were judged to be true uncertainties after review of the existing evidence. 136 people (including 56 patients/carers) responded to the interim prioritisation survey and 18 questions were taken to a final consensus workshop between patients, carers and healthcare professionals. At the final workshop, a consensus was reached for the ranking of the top 10 questions.ConclusionsThe top 10 research priorities for complex fracture include questions regarding rehabilitation, complications, psychological support and return to life-roles. These shared priorities will now be used to guide funders and teams wishing to research complex fractures over the coming decade.

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