Adolescent Endometriosis: Improving the Comfort Level of Health Care Providers Treating Adolescents with Endometriosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. S1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Lou Ballweg ◽  
Marc R. Laufer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Care Providers

Pediatric Health Care Providers’ Attitudes and Referral Predictors for Therapeutic Massage and Acupuncture

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary C. McLellan ◽  
Ellen Silver Highfield ◽  
Alan D. Woolf
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Pediatric Care ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Pediatric Health ◽  
Pediatric Health Care ◽  
Therapeutic Massage

The objective of this study was to assess pediatric health providers’ attitudes, experience, and referral patterns with respect to therapeutic massage and acupuncture (TM&A). A written survey of experience with and attitudes about TM&A was distributed to a convenience sample of pediatric health care providers attending a regional postgraduate course in April 2002. Bivariate analyses were performed using Fisher’s exact test and the chisquare statistic. Pediatric care providers’ practices of referring patients to TM&A were associated with their own familiarity with and prior use of TM&A as well as their professed comfort level in discussing these modalities. There were no significant differences by professional status, gender, or years in practice in 42% of the respondents who reported making TM&A referrals. Pediatric health care providers’practices in referring patients for TM&A are positively associated with their familiarity with and personal use of TM&A.

Fear of Falling: Significant Barrier in Fall Prevention Approaches

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110353
Author(s):  
Subhalakshmi Chandrasekaran ◽  
Hidetaka Hibino ◽  
Stacey L. Gorniak ◽  
Charles S. Layne ◽  
Craig A. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Critical Component ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Significant Barrier ◽  
Prevention Activities

Fear of falling is a critical component in fall prevention approaches; however, it is often overlooked in the majority of fall prevention exercises. Alternative fall prevention approaches that take fear of falling into account are necessary. This article discusses fall prevention activities that are feasible for individuals with limited mobility who have an increased fear of falling. Health care providers should consider the degree to which a patient has a fear of falling and recommend activities that fit most to their patient’s comfort level.

Medicinal Cannabis

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz H. Carlini ◽  
Sharon B. Garrett ◽  
Gregory T. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Medicinal Cannabis

Introduction: Washington State allows marijuana use for medical (since 1998) and recreational (since 2012) purposes. The benefits of medicinal cannabis (MC) can be maximized if clinicians educate patients about dosing, routes of administration, side effects, and plant composition. However, little is known about clinicians’ knowledge and practices in Washington State. Methods: An anonymous online survey assessed providers’ MC knowledge, beliefs, clinical practices, and training needs. The survey was disseminated through health care providers’ professional organizations in Washington State. Descriptive analysis compared providers who had and had not authorized MC for patients. Survey results informed the approach and content of an online training on best clinical practices of MC. Results: Four hundred ninety-four health care providers responded to the survey. Approximately two-third were women, aged 30 to 60 years, and working in family or internal medicine. More than half of the respondents were legally allowed to write MC authorizations per Washington State law, and 27% of those had issued written MC authorizations. Overall, respondents reported low knowledge and comfort level related to recommending MC. Respondents rated MC knowledge as important and supported inclusion of MC training in medical/health provider curriculum. Most Washington State providers have not received education on scientific basis of MC or training on best clinical practices of MC. Clinicians who had issued MC authorizations were more likely to have received MC training than those who had not issued MC authorization. Discussion: The potential of MCs to benefit some patients is hindered by the lack of comfort of clinicians to recommend it. Training opportunities are badly needed to address these issues.

Caring for adolescents in Guatemala: provider perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Areej Hassan ◽  
Juan Carlos Reyes Maza ◽  
Hayley G. Teich ◽  
Erwin H. Calgua Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adolescent Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Provider Perspectives ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Medical Education And Training

AbstractPurposeToday’s generation of adolescents is the largest in history, creating a major challenge for low and middle income countries faced with the necessity of addressing their growing healthcare needs. Our objective was to assess the extent to which health care providers in Guatemala are trained, knowledgeable and feel comfortable providing services to adolescents.MethodsA sample of 20 medical providers were recruited from the School of Medicine at San Carlos University and its affiliated hospitals. Providers were interviewed face-to-face for 30–40 min using a semi-structured guide exploring their training, knowledge, skills and experience in adolescent health care. Recruitment continued until thematic saturation was reached. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and then analyzed for emergent themes using principles of framework analysis.ResultsThe provider’s mean age was 33.7 years [standard deviation (SD) = 10.2]. Most were female (65%) and practiced medicine in a metropolitan location. Results revealed the presence of five major themes: (1) Need for dedicated adolescent health services; (2) Presence of a multitude of barriers to providing adolescent health care; (3) Perceived comfort level in communicating with adolescents; (4) Limited knowledge of current adolescent specific services, programs, and guidelines; and (5) Gaps in medical education and training.ConclusionProviders recognize the need for increased and dedicated adolescent health care services. There is strong support for the creation of a credentialed national adolescent health training program.

scholarly journals From Their Perspective: Baby Boomers’ Health Information Searching Behaviors

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 422-422
Author(s):  
Tammy Walkner
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Information Searching

Abstract People frequently turn to the Internet for health information, especially as they get older. But searches and results can be influenced by many factors including the comfort level for using digital technology, input from social connections, and personal knowledge. The Baby Boom generation is changing the age structure of the U.S. toward an older age demographic. Despite the significance of this cohort, little is known about how they apply health information to manage personal health. This study focused on Baby Boomers to increase knowledge about their health information searching behavior, the role social support plays in that behavior, and to better understand their perceptions of healthy aging. Social cognitive theory (Bandura, 2004) was the framework to investigate micro-level factors that may influence Baby Boomers’ decisions about health information and whether they apply that information for healthy aging. Findings confirm Baby Boomers use online health information to advocate for specific treatments and more appropriate medications, to change their diet and exercise routines as well as to maintain their quality of life as they age. They also routinely rely on social connections when gathering information and implementing changes. Knowledge about Baby Boomers’ health information seeking behaviors has broad implications for health care professionals, web page designers, policy makers, and others interested in promoting healthy aging. Insight into older adults’ perceptions about using newer digital devices and their perseverance to learn new procedures like accessing electronic health records may spark changes in the communication between health care providers and patients of all abilities.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Neonatal Resuscitation Curriculum in Liberia

Children ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Chang ◽  
Camila Walters ◽  
Carmelle Tsai ◽  
Deborah Aksamit ◽  
Francis Kateh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Neonatal Resuscitation ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Post Intervention

Neonatal mortality in Africa is among the highest in the world. In Liberia, providers face significant challenges due to lack of resources, and providers in referral centers need to be prepared to appropriately provide neonatal resuscitation. A team of American Heart Association health care providers taught a two-day neonatal resuscitation curriculum designed for low-resource settings at a regional hospital in Liberia. The goal of this study was to evaluate if the curriculum improved knowledge and comfort in participation. The curriculum included simulations and was based on the Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP). Students learned newborn airway management, quality chest compression skills, and resuscitation interventions through lectures and manikin-based simulation sessions. Seventy-five participants were trained. There was a 63% increase in knowledge scores post training (p < 0.00001). Prior cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, age, occupation, and pre-intervention test score did not have a significant effect on post-intervention knowledge test scores. The median provider comfort score improved from a 4 to 5 (p < 0.00001). Factors such as age, sex, prior NRP education, occupation, and post-intervention test scores did not have a significant effect on the post-intervention comfort level score. A modified NRP and manikin simulation-based curriculum may be an effective way of teaching health care providers in resource-limited settings. Training of providers in limited-resource settings could potentially help decrease neonatal mortality in Liberia. Modification of protocols is sometimes necessary and an important part of providing context-specific training. The results of this study have no direct relation to decreasing neonatal mortality until proven. A general resuscitation curriculum with modified NRP training may be effective, and further work should focus on the effect of such interventions on neonatal mortality rates in the region.

Malpractice & Negligence: Cal. Supreme Court Clarifies Negligence Provisions under State’s Elder Abuse Act

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-203
Author(s):  
Kendra Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Skilled Nursing Facility ◽  
Pressure Sores ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Nursing Facility ◽  
Skilled Nursing ◽  
The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of California held, in Delaney v. Baker, 82 Cal. Rptr. 2d 610 (1999), that the heightened remedies available under the Elder Abuse Act (Act), Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 15657,15657.2 (West 1998), apply to health care providers who engage in reckless neglect of an elder adult. The court interpreted two sections of the Act: (1) section 15657, which provides for enhanced remedies for reckless neglect; and (2) section 15657.2, which limits recovery for actions based on “professional negligence.” The court held that reckless neglect is distinct from professional negligence and therefore the restrictions on remedies against health care providers for professional negligence are inapplicable.Kay Delaney sued Meadowood, a skilled nursing facility (SNF), after a resident, her mother, died. Evidence at trial indicated that Rose Wallien, the decedent, was left lying in her own urine and feces for extended periods of time and had stage I11 and IV pressure sores on her ankles, feet, and buttocks at the time of her death.

Using Technology to Improve Access to Health Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline A. Mashima
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Improve Access

Important initiatives in health care include (a) improving access to services for disadvantaged populations, (b) providing equal access for individuals with limited or non-English proficiency, and (c) ensuring cultural competence of health-care providers to facilitate effective services for individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, 2001). This article provides a brief overview of the use of technology by speech-language pathologists and audiologists to extend their services to underserved populations who live in remote geographic areas, or when cultural and linguistic differences impact service delivery.

Interdisciplinary Therapy Assessments for the Older Adult

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Lynn Chatfield ◽  
Sandra Christos ◽  
Michael McGregor
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Evidenced Based ◽  
Changing Economy

In a changing economy and a changing industry, health care providers need to complete thorough, comprehensive, and efficient assessments that provide both an accurate depiction of the patient's deficits and a blueprint to the path of treatment for older adults. Through standardized testing and observations as well as the goals and evidenced-based treatment plans we have devised, health care providers can maximize outcomes and the functional levels of patients. In this article, we review an interdisciplinary assessment that involves speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy to work with older adults in health care settings. Using the approach, we will examine the benefits of collaboration between disciplines, an interdisciplinary screening process, and the importance of sharing information from comprehensive discipline-specific evaluations. We also will discuss the importance of having an understanding of the varied scopes of practice, the utilization of outcome measurement tools, and a patient-centered assessment approach to care.

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