scholarly journals The Role of Surgical Procedures in Treating Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: Implications for Pandemic Response Planning

2021 ◽  
Vol 233 (5) ◽  
pp. S116
Author(s):  
John Rose ◽  
Harsha Malapati ◽  
Josh H. Gray ◽  
Eric W. Etchill ◽  
Brian T. Garibaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
Pandemic Response

The role of personality in shaping pandemic response: Systemic sociopolitical factors drive country differences

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan Siritzky ◽  
David M Condon ◽  
Sara J Weston
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Public Health Research ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
State Fragility ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
Pandemic Response ◽  
The Relationship

The current study utilizes the current COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the importance of accounting for the influence of external political and economic factors in personality public-health research. We investigated the extent to which systemic factors modify the relationship between personality and pandemic response. Results shed doubt on the cross-cultural generalizability of common big-five factor models. Individual differences only predicted government compliance in autocratic countries and in countries with income inequality. Personality was only predictive of mental health outcomes under conditions of state fragility and autocracy. Finally, there was little evidence that the big five traits were associated with preventive behaviors. Our ability to use individual differences to understand policy-relevant outcomes changes based on environmental factors and must be assessed on a trait-by-trait basis, thus supporting the inclusion of systemic political and economic factors in individual differences models.

scholarly journals Eye-tunes: role of music in ophthalmology and vision sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 251584142110408
Author(s):  
Shruti Muralidharan ◽  
Parul Ichhpujani ◽  
Shibal Bhartiya ◽  
Rohan Bir Singh
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Holistic Healing ◽  
Operation Theatre ◽  
Healing Effect ◽  
Theatre Staff

Although the healing effect of music has been recognized since time immemorial, there has been a renewed interest in its use in modern medicine. This can be attributed to the increasing focus on holistic healing and on the subjective and objective aspects of well-being. In ophthalmology, this has ranged from using music for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures and surgery, as well as for doctors and the operation theatre staff during surgical procedures. Music has proven to be a potent nonpharmacological sedative and anxiolytic, allaying both the pain and stress of surgery. This review aims to explore the available evidence about the role of music as an adjunct for diagnostic and surgical procedures in current ophthalmic practices.

The Role of HRIS in Crisis Response Planning

2009 ◽  
pp. 764-769
Author(s):  
Amy E. Hurley-Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Crisis Planning ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Human Resource Crisis ◽  
Resource Sector

“On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, killing 2,749 people. The attack resulted in severe economic impact, especially to airlines, and a stock market loss of $1.2 trillion. On December 26, 2004, a tsunami from a 9.1 earthquake overran the shores of many countries along the vast rim of the Indian Ocean. Over 283,000 people died. On August 29, 2005, Katrina, a category-5 hurricane, knocked out electric and communication infrastructure over 90,000 square miles of Louisiana and Mississippi and displaced 1.5 million people.” (Denning, 2006, p. 15). This past decade has been catastrophic, and there are still three more years to go. Many American businesses have not responded to the call for better human resource crisis planning, while a few corporations have risen to the challenge. It is necessary and extremely important for organizations to understand the importance of implementing crucial changes in the organizational structure of businesses, primarily in the human resource sector. The human resource sector is the area most responsible for the safety of personnel and therefore best equipped to foster the communication requirements any crisis will necessarily exact.

scholarly journals Periodontal Microsurgery and Microsurgical Instrumentation: A Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 074-080
Author(s):  
Kawaldeep Kang ◽  
Deepak Grover ◽  
Viniti Goel ◽  
Sumit Kaushal ◽  
Gurpreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Wound Closure ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Normal Vision ◽  
Lighting System ◽  
Tissue Trauma

AbstractIncreasing surgical refinement of procedures to meet both biologic and esthetic demands of patients is seen in today's periodontal practice. For these new technologies, instruments, and surgical techniques are necessary. Technical skills of the clinician are challenged by the limit of range of visual acuity. Periodontal microsurgery improves the outcome of basic periodontal surgical procedures by enhancing normal vision through magnification along with favorable lighting system. It gives enhanced outcomes not possible with traditional macrosurgery in terms of passive wound closure and reduced tissue trauma. The purpose of this review is to provide brief knowledge of periodontal microsurgery: the role of magnification, microsurgical instrumentation and applications of microsurgery.

scholarly journals Interest In and Practices Related to Gynecologic Oncology among Members of the Brazilian Federation of Associations of Gynecology and Obstetrics

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (06) ◽  
pp. 394-399
Author(s):  
Arilto Eleutério da Silva Júnior ◽  
Jesus Paula Carvalho ◽  
Sophie Françoise Mauricette Derchain ◽  
Angélica Nogueira Rodrigues ◽  
Renato Moretti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Precancerous Lesions ◽  
Gynecologic Oncology ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Low Complexity ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽  
Screening And Prevention

Objective The present study aims to obtain basic demographic information, the level of interest and of training in gynecology oncology among Brazilian obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) to create a professional profile. Methods An online questionnaire was sent to 16,008 gynecologists affiliated to the Brazilian Federation of Associations of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FEBRASGO, in the Portuguese acronym). We considered gynecologists dedicated to gynecologic oncology (OB-GYNs ONCO) those who self-reported that > 50% of their daily practice consists in working with women's cancer care. Results A total of 1,608 (10%) of 16,008 FEBRASGO members responded. The OB-GYNs are concentrated in the southern and southeastern states of Brazil. Gynecologic oncology was considered the 8th greatest area of interest in gynecology among the OB-GYNs. A total of 95 (5.9%) of the OB-GYNs were considered OB-GYNs ONCO. Obstetricians and gynecologists are actively engaged in cancer care: > 60% of them dedicate up to 25% of their daily practice to oncology. The role of the physicians in screening and prevention, diagnosis, in the treatment of precancerous lesions, and in low complexity surgical procedures is notably high. Gynecologists dedicated to gynecologic oncology in Brazil have a heterogeneous, nonstandardized and short training period in gynecologic oncology. These professionals had a more significantly role in performing medium- and high-complexity operations compared with OB-GYNs (65.2% versus 34%, and 47.3% versus 8.4%, respectively). Conclusion The role of OB-GYNs and of OB-GYNs ONCO appears to be complementary. Obstetricians and gynecologists act more often in screening and prevention and in low-complexity surgical procedures, whereas OB-GYNs ONCO are more involved in highly complex cases. Strategies to raise standards in cancer training and to encourage the recognition of gynecologic oncology as a subspecialty should be adopted in Brazil.

scholarly journals Missing voices: the absence of women from Italy’s Covid-19 pandemic response

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 619-627
Author(s):  
Vincenza Priola ◽  
Lara Pecis
Keyword(s):  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women's Voices ◽  
National Response ◽  
Pandemic Response ◽  
Italian Women ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Radical Shift

Purpose This study aims to explore the role of Italian women in society and at work during the pandemic. Specifically, it analyses Italian women’s positioning in the work context and in the leadership coordinating the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach Inspired by feminist thinking addressing recent debates on women’s livelihoods at the time of Covid-19, the study focusses on Italy’s gendered response to the pandemic and its exclusion of women from decision-making roles in the management of the pandemic and the subsequent post-pandemic socio-economic recovery. Drawing on recent studies and media contributions it provides a thought-provoking analysis embedded in the country’s history and culture. Findings Despite their high involvement in the daily management of the pandemic, as key workers and family carers, Italian women’s voices have remained unheard and concealed, even in face of movements towards their recognition (#DateciVoce). This study trace this lack of inclusion in the sedimented gender inequalities characteristic of the Italian socio-political-economic context, combined with the effects of Covid-19. This study suggest that the country needs a long overdue and radical shift towards the centring of women and their contributions in work and society. Originality/value The study offers insights into the gendered pandemic response of one of the first and worst affected countries. It specifically addresses women’s continued marginalisation in the political arena vis-à-vis their key role in supporting the country’s economy.

The role of appendectomy in surgical procedures for ovarian cancer

1992 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Fontanelli ◽  
D. Paladini ◽  
F. Raspagliesi ◽  
E. di Re
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Surgical Procedures

Influenza pandemic 2009/A/H1N1 management policies in primary care: a comparative analysis of three countries

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Kunin ◽  
Dan Engelhard ◽  
Shane Thomas ◽  
Mark Ashworth ◽  
Leon Piterman
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Excellent Opportunity ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Pandemic Response ◽  
Additional Support

Background. During the influenza pandemic 2009/A/H1N1, the main burden of managing patients fell on primary care physicians (PCP). This provided an excellent opportunity to investigate the implications of pandemic policies for the PCP role. Aim. To examine policies affecting the role of PCP in the pandemic response in Australia (in the state of Victoria), Israel and England. Methods. Content analysis of the documents published by the health authorities in Australia, Israel and England during the pandemic 2009/A/H1N1. Results. The involvement of PCP in the pandemic response differed among the countries in timing and allocated responsibilities. The Israeli approach during the containment phase was to maximise the protection of PCP at the expense of putting pressure on hospitals where the suspected cases were tested and treated. In Australia and England, PCP managed the suspected patients from the beginning of the pandemic. The work of PCP in England was supported by the introduction of the National Pandemic Flu Service during the mitigation phase, whereas Australian PCP had no additional support structures and their role was constant and intensive throughout the pandemic period. Conclusion. Health authorities need to engage with representatives of PCP to evaluate policies for pandemic planning and management. Adequate support and protection for PCP during different stages of pandemic management should be provided. What is known about the topic? During the influenza pandemic 2009/A/H1N1, the main burden of diagnosing and managing the patients fell on PCP. The prominent role of PCP in the 2009/A/H1N1 pandemic presents an excellent opportunity to investigate implications of pandemic policies for primary care and to tackle the possible problems that these policies may impose on the ability of PCP to effectively participate in the public health response. What does this paper add? This paper examines policies that affected the roles of PCP in managing the influenza pandemic 2009/A/H1N1 in three countries: Australia, Israel and England. Although general evaluations of the pandemic response in different countries have previously been reported, this is the first study that focuses on policies for pandemic management at the primary care level. What are the implications for practitioners? Practitioners (PCP and primary care workers in general) would benefit if pandemic preparedness plans were constructed to provide an adequate system of support and protection to primary care workers during different stages of pandemic management. For policy makers, this analysis may help to overhaul the strategies for primary care engagement in the pandemic response.

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