P206 Sexual health risks, service use, and views of rapid point-of-care testing among men-who-have-sex-with-menattending saunas: a cross sectional survey

Abstract Background Digital services are expected to improve the availability of public social and health care services in many European countries as well as in Finland. eHealth and eWelfare services often require strong electronic identification which may form barriers in the availability of care. This study focuses on recognising population groups who are vulnerable to exclusion either by not having access to web or by lacking a strong electronic identification. Methods The data were gathered from the cross-sectional survey on well-being among people aged 20-64 with foreign background (PFB) (FinMonik), conducted in Finland 2018-19 (N = 12 877; response rate 53%). The data from the National survey of health, well-being and service use (FinSote 2017-18) were used as reference data for the overall population, (N = 26 422, response rate 45%). Surveys asked respondents “Do you have at your disposal internet access at home, your workplace, library or some other place?” and 'Do you have at your disposal online banking codes or a mobile certificate for electronic identification online?”. PFB were defined by background country into seven country-groups. The age-standardized proportions with confidence intervals were examined by socio-demographic background variables. Results Almost all (98%) of the overall population reported access to internet, but the proportion was lower (92%) among PFB (p < 0.001). Proportion of having a strong electronic identification was higher among general population (98%) than among PFB (88%) (p < 0.001). In both populations, younger age increased the likelihood of having a strong electronic identification. PFB students reported lower level of strong electronic identification compared to the employed. Conclusions Although most had access to internet and a strong identification, there were statistically significant differences between country-groups and by employment status. Key messages Designing and developing of eHealth and eWelfare services must ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have a strong electronic identification. Development of digital services requires user guidance, which takes into account the varying needs and operating environments.

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The Use of Point-of-care Ultrasound in Emergency Medical Centers in Korea: a National Cross-sectional Survey

Journal of Korean Medical Science ◽

10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (21) ◽

Author(s):

Jonghoon Yoo ◽

Soo Yeon Kang ◽

Ik Joon Jo ◽

Taerim Kim ◽

Guntak Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Point Of Care ◽

Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Centers ◽

Emergency Medical

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Application of smartphones in dermatology practice: a cross-sectional survey

International Journal of Research in Dermatology ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20210464 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 171

Author(s):

Priya Prabhakaran Nair ◽

Leela Manju

Keyword(s):

Point Of Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Survey Tool ◽

Clinical Photography ◽

Inappropriate Use ◽

Phone Calls ◽

Smartphone Use ◽

Level Of Training

Background: Smartphones have revolutionised medical practice including dermatology because of its multiple functions assisting practitioners at the point of care and beyond. We aimed to analyse the pattern of smartphone use by dermatologists and to explore their opinions and difficulties faced while using smartphoneMethods: This cross-sectional study included a population of dermatology consultants and residents in Kerala, India. A validated self-reported questionnaire was emailed to them using a survey tool to collect the dataResults: Overall 100 practitioners responded to the questionnaire with a response rate 10.6%. Consultants and residents accounted for 81% and 19% of the participants respectively. Females (78%) outnumbered males. Most (58.6%) belonged to age group 31-40 years. Everyone owned a smartphone with the most prevalent operating system (OS) being android (85.9%). Medical communication was done mostly using phone calls (92%). Drug reference (94%) was the most popular noncommunicative application. Most participants (85%) used smartphone camera for clinical photography. OS freezing was the biggest technical issue whereas inappropriate use and distraction were the biggest nontechnical challenges of smartphone use. Clinical photography was taken by 95% for disease monitoring with significantly higher usage in females. Those upto 40 years of age significantly took and shared clinical photographs for second opinion more than older ones. Only 17.2% with significantly higher males than females took written consent for photography.Conclusions: Dermatologists use smartphone extensively for communication, information and photography with preferences varying with age, gender and level of training.

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Strengthening district healthcare in rural Africa: a cross-sectional survey assessing difficulties in pulse oximetry use and handoff practices

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185227 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 57

Author(s):

Herbert G. Masigati ◽

Grant W. Potter ◽

Masahiro J. Morikawa ◽

Rashid S. Mfaume

Keyword(s):

Pulse Oximetry ◽

Patient Care ◽

Point Of Care ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Information Reporting ◽

Rural Africa ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Developing Settings

Background: Rural hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from numerous disparities in resources and practices, and subsequently patient care is affected.Methods: In order to assess current practices and opportunities for improvement in pulse oximetry use and patient-care handoffs, a cross-sectional survey was administered to clinicians at a referral level hospital serving a large rural area in Shinyanga, Tanzania.Results: Respondents (n=46) included nurses (50%), medical doctors (48%), and clinical officers (2%). A response rate of 92% was achieved, and 81% of clinicians acknowledged routine difficulties in the use of current devices when obtaining pulse oximetry. Although 83% of respondents reported using a written handoff at shift change, information reporting was inconsistent and rarely included specific management guidance.Conclusions: Further research is needed to elucidate handoff practices in developing settings, but there is a large opportunity for novel point-of-care devices and tools to improve both pulse oximetry use and patient care handoffs in rural Africa.

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