scholarly journals 2210. An Online Survey of Hepatitis C Testing Attitudes and Practice Habits Among Residents at an Urban Medical Center

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S652-S653
Author(s):  
Jason Zucker ◽  
Caroline Carnevale ◽  
Matthew Scherer ◽  
Alwyn Cohall ◽  
Magdalena Sobieszczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Practice Habits

scholarly journals Perceptions of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Among U.S. Army Civilians and Dependents in the Kaiserslautern Military Community: A Mixed-Methods Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica M Burns ◽  
Fritz M Castillo ◽  
Rodney L Coldren ◽  
Trisha Prosser ◽  
Renee L Howell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Military Health ◽  
Influenza Outbreak ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Flu Vaccine

ABSTRACT Introduction Influenza is a globally occurring viral respiratory infection that can lead to hospitalizations and death. An influenza outbreak can interfere with combat readiness in a military setting, as the infection can incapacitate soldiers. Vaccination remains the most effective tool to prevent and mitigate seasonal influenza. Although influenza vaccinations for U.S. Army soldiers can be monitored through military health systems, those systems cannot capture DoD civilians and Army dependents who may not use military health services. This study aims to gauge flu vaccine uptake and perceptions in U.S. Army civilians and dependents. Materials and Methods An online survey was e-mailed to civilian and dependent enrollees of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The survey contained 24 questions pertaining to demographics, vaccine history, history of the flu, and beliefs toward vaccines. Chi-square tests, t-tests, and logistic regressions were performed to investigate the association between demographic, behavior, and belief factors with vaccine uptake. Free-text answers were coded and categorized by themes. Results Over 70% of respondents were vaccinated for the flu. There were differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated respondents regarding their perceptions of barriers to vaccination, benefits of the flu vaccine, severity of flu symptoms, and personal risk of getting ill with the flu. After controlling for confounders, flu vaccination in the previous season and healthcare worker status were associated with increased vaccine uptake, while perceived barriers to influenza vaccination were associated with decreased vaccine uptake. Conclusions Flu vaccine uptake may be increased by increasing access to vaccination, promoting vaccination and addressing concerns at the provider level, and engaging positively framed public messaging. Increasing flu vaccine uptake is of particular importance as the flu season approaches during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

scholarly journals Quality of Hepatitis C Care at an Urban Tertiary Care Medical Center

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 705-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina A. Assoumou ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
C. Robert Horsburgh ◽  
Mus ◽  
Benjamin P. Linas
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Medical Center

scholarly journals Louisiana Medicaid access for treatment and care for hepatitis C virus (LA-MATCH) project: A cross-sectional study protocol

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0257437
Author(s):  
Hasheemah Afaneh ◽  
Susanne Straif-Bourgeois ◽  
Evrim Oral ◽  
Ashley Wennerstrom ◽  
Olivia Sugarman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fixed Cost ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hcv Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Direct Acting Antiviral ◽  
Louisiana State University

Introduction This article presents the Louisiana Hepatitis C Elimination Program’s evaluation protocol underway at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–New Orleans. With the availability of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents, the elimination of Hepatitis C (HCV) has become a possibility. The HCV Elimination Program was initiated by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH), LDH Bureau of Health Services Financing (Medicaid), and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC) to provide HCV treatment through an innovative pricing arrangement with Asegua Therapeutics, whereby a fixed cost is set for a supply of treatment over five years. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study design will be used. Data will be gathered from two sources: 1) an online survey administered via REDCap to a sample of Medicaid members who are receiving HCV treatment, and 2) a de-identified data set that includes both Medicaid claims data and OPH surveillance data procured via a Data Use Agreement between LSUHSC-NO and Louisiana Medicaid. Discussion The evaluation will contribute to an understanding of the scope and reach of this innovative treatment model, and as a result, an understanding of areas for improvement. Further, this evaluation may provide insight for other states considering similar contracting mechanisms and programs.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Rheumatologists on Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miao Chen ◽  
Hua Zhang ◽  
Zhiyong Chen ◽  
Sheng-Ming Dai
Keyword(s):  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Diagnostic Delay ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Practice Habits

ObjectiveHigh prevalence of undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and prolonged diagnostic delay are key troubles in the appropriate management of PsA. To analyze the possible causes for this phenomenon, a web-based nationwide survey was conducted to investigate rheumatologists’ perceptions on PsA diagnosis in China.MethodsThe electronic questionnaire consisting of 38 questions were designed by an expert panel and distributed with the online survey tool Sojump, which is a professional online survey platform. The completed questionnaires by real-name rheumatologists were collected.ResultsA total of 1594 valid questionnaires were included. More than half of Chinese rheumatologists reported it was challenging to make a diagnosis of PsA. The four major challenges were “Difficulties in identification of atypical or hidden psoriasis”, “Absence of diagnostic biomarkers”, “No active self-report of history or family history of psoriasis” and “Various musculoskeletal manifestations”. In diagnosing PsA, minor participants had incorrect knowledge of inflammatory arthropathy (13.7%), acute phase reactant (23.8%), and rheumatoid factor (28.7%). There were no significant differences in the knowledge of PsA and practice habits in diagnosing PsA between modern western medicine (WM)- and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-rheumatologists. The part-time rheumatologists were not as good as full-time rheumatologists in diagnosing PsA.ConclusionsAbout three quarters of Chinese rheumatologists are familiar with the elements in PsA diagnosis and have good practice habits in diagnosing PsA. Four main challenges in making PsA diagnosis are revealed. There was no significant difference in the knowledge of PsA between WM- and TCM-rheumatologists.

An Assessment of Which Sociodemographic and Spinal Cord Injury–Specific Characteristics Influence Engagement With Experimental Therapies and Participation in Clinical Trials

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Carlotta Pazzi ◽  
Clara Farrehi ◽  
Maclain Capron ◽  
Kim Anderson ◽  
Bonnie Richardson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Bladder Function ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Experimental Therapies ◽  
Trial Participants

Background: Although a number of experimental therapies for spinal cord injury (SCI) have recently emerged, few authors have examined the goals of individuals with SCI considering experimental therapies, and none have determined whether sociodemographic and injury-specific characteristics influence that engagement. Objectives: To determine (a) the goals of individuals with SCI who are considering experimental therapies; (b) whether sociodemographic factors, injury-specific characteristics, and concerns over adverse events influence those goals and/or participation in experimental therapies and clinical trials; and (c) whether people with SCI feel they have adequate information about experimental therapies and clinical trials. Methods: An online survey that yielded 364 responses. Results: Most respondents (83.7%) had sought information about experimental therapies, and just under half (47.8%) had received one. The most frequently cited functional goals were improvement in bowel and bladder function and elimination of dysreflexia (60.4%). Several goals were influenced by age and level and completeness of injury, and most respondents (93.4%) wanted more information about experimental therapies. Just over one-third (34.6%) of respondents had participated in a clinical trial, and nearly all (96.9%) wanted more information about them. Having received experimental therapies and participated in clinical trials was positively correlated with seeking SCI-specific care from an SCI specialist rather than from a primary care physician. Most (83.9%) respondents would avoid or be reluctant to engage with a medical center if they were made aware of harm done to trial participants. Conclusion: This work suggests that there are unmet information needs among people with SCI, specifically pertaining to experimental therapies and clinical trials. It also reveals that improved access to SCI specialists may enhance access to novel treatments and research efforts. Being made aware of harm to trial participants may influence the decision of individuals with SCI to seek care at or enroll in trials at these clinical sites.

scholarly journals Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Cascade of Care in A Single Veteran's Affairs Medical Center

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debika Bhattacharya ◽  
Hemen Saifu ◽  
Tuyen Hoang ◽  
William A. Schwartzman ◽  
Alan Sheinbaum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cascade Of Care ◽  
Veteran's Affairs

scholarly journals Barriers to sustaining customer participation in hospital-based farmers’ markets: insights from employees

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Daniel R. George ◽  
Jennifer L. Kraschnewski ◽  
Liza S. Rovniak ◽  
Lindsay Vaughn ◽  
Judy Dillon
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Employee Participation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Customer Participation ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Hospital Markets ◽  
Local Agriculture ◽  
Atmosphere Environment

92 farmers’ markets are located on hospital campuses in the United States but no known studies have evaluated factors influencing employee use of on-site markets. We examine modifiable barriers that reduced employee participation in a hospital-based market at Pennsylvania State Hershey Medical Center. 360 employees of Pennsylvania State Hershey Medical Center who used a weekly on-site seasonal market less than twice annually were sent an online survey, and frequency of response data were analyzed. Most frequently referenced barriers to participation were: location/access to the market, personal work schedules, cost of market products, and hours of operation, while top perceived benefits were support of local agriculture, health benefits, atmosphere/environment, and affordability. Hospital markets using value-based marketing campaigns to promote local economic and individual health benefits of participation, maximize convenience and access, and incentivize attendance are likely to sustain employee participation. These modifiable features may be relevant to worksite markets in diverse regions.

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