scholarly journals Perceived Influence on Service Goals Among Community-Working Occupational Therapists in Norway

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 215013271881349
Author(s):  
Tore Bonsaksen ◽  
Unni Sveen ◽  
Anne-Stine Dolva ◽  
Sissel Horghagen ◽  
Else Merete Thyness ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Educational Aspirations ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Aim: This study aimed to assess the perceived influence that community-working occupational therapists in Norway have on the service goals of their respective organizations. In addition, we aimed to assess sociodemographic and work-related factors associated with the perceived level of influence. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to occupational therapists in community-based services in Norway (n = 1767), to which 561 (32%) responded. By multivariate regression analysis, factors associated with “self-perceived influence” were assessed. Results: After controlling for all variables, having a master’s degree ( β = 0.09, P < .05), being involved in a research and development project ( β = 0.25, P < .001), and not working with assistive technology ( β = −0.19, P < .001) were associated with higher perceived influence. Conclusions: For occupational therapy to reach its potential in Norwegian community-based health care, the profession needs to establish itself more firmly and increase its influence within the health care services. To do so, it appears important to support occupational therapists’ educational aspirations, their participation in research and development projects, and their autonomous role in relation to the provision of assistive technology equipment.

Factors associated with rushed and missed resident care in western Canadian nursing homes: a cross-sectional survey of health care aides

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (19-20) ◽  
pp. 2815-2825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A Knopp-Sihota ◽  
Linda Niehaus ◽  
Janet E Squires ◽  
Peter G Norton ◽  
Carole A Estabrooks
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Resident Care ◽  
Health Care Aides ◽  
Care Aides

scholarly journals Drug Resistance and Its Related Factors in ART-failure Patients From 2018 to 2019 in Liaoning Province, China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianqian Wei ◽  
Yan Zhao ◽  
Yani Lv ◽  
Xu Kang ◽  
Shan Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Resistance Rate ◽  
Antiretroviral Drugs ◽  
Liaoning Province ◽  
Resistance Mutations ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv 1

Abstract Background: To understand the prevalence of HIV-1 drug resistance and the mutation patterns in ART-failure individuals in Liaoning Province, China, we conducted a cross-sectional survey.Patients and methods: Plasma samples were collected from HIV-1-positive individuals who experienced ART failure in Liaoning Province between April 2018 and September 2019.Genotype resistance test was performed using an in-house assay on these collected samples. Factors associated with drug resistance were identified by logistic regression analysis.Results: A total of 256 HIV-1-positive individuals experiencing ART failure were tested for drug resistance from April 2018 to September 2019. Of these, the most predominant genotype was CRF01_AE, accounting for 77.73%. The resistance rate to any of the three classes of antiretroviral drugs (NNRTIs, NRTIs, and PIs) was 64.84%. Among 256 ART-failure patients, 62.89% showed drug resistance to NNRTIs, 50.39% to NRTIs, and 3.13% to PIs. G190S (31.25%) and Y181C (25.78%) mutations were the most common NNRTIs resistance mutations, and K65R (29.69%), M184V (28.52%) were the most common NRTIs resistance mutations. Factors associated with drug resistance included current ART regimen, viral load.Conclusion: The high drug resistance rate among ART-failure individuals in Liaoning Province needs more attention. Corresponding strategies for the risk factors associated with HIV drug resistance can better control and prevent the prevalence of resistance.

Factors Associated With Vaccination Compliance in Southeast Asian Children: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952110146
Author(s):  
Ayers Gilberth Ivano Kalaij ◽  
Michael Sugiyanto ◽  
Ahmad Fadhil Ilham
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Childhood Vaccination ◽  
Family Status ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Although vaccination coverage has reached a peak of 86% globally, around 19.9 million infants and children are yet to receive routine vaccinations—with Asia holding the highest prevalence of noncompliance. This implies notable gaps in vaccination coverage among some regions in the world. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with compliance toward childhood vaccination in Southeast Asia. A systematic review of observational studies was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane. Included studies analyze factors affecting compliance with childhood vaccination in Southeast Asia, and assessed with JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale’s criteria. Sixteen observational studies were included, with a total of 41 956 subjects, consisting of 15 cross-sectional studies and one case-control study. Our results suggested that parental personal–related, children and family status–related, socioeconomic, and health care–related factors strongly affected subjects’ compliance with immunization. Prominent determinants were older maternal age, higher economics groups, parents in government or health care sectors, and frequent antenatal care visits. On the other hand, noncompliance were associated with younger age, large quantity of family members, lower economic groups, lower education, and unemployed parents. We hope that this comprehensive assessment thoroughly addresses challenges and inform strategies to raise compliance toward childhood vaccination in Southeast Asia.

scholarly journals Does Therapy Always Need Touch? - A cross-sectional study among Switzerland-based occupational therapists and midwives regarding their experience with health care at a distance during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Klamroth ◽  
Michael Gemperle ◽  
Thomas Ballmer ◽  
Susanne Grylka-Baeschlin ◽  
Jessica Pehlke-Milde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Log Odds ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic impedes therapy and care activities. Health care at a distance (HCD) is a promising way to fill the supply gap. However, facilitators and barriers influence the use and experience of HCD in occupational therapists (OTs) and midwives.We identified use of services and appraisal of experiences of Switzerland-based OTs and midwives regarding the provision of HCD during the lockdown as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. 1. Hypothesis: Profession, age in years, and area of work have a significant and meaningful influence over whether HCD is provided. 2. Hypothesis: Profession, age in years, area of work, possibility of reimbursement by health insurance, and application used have a significant and meaningful influence on the experience of HCD.Methods: In a cross-sectional survey, 5755 OTs and midwives were contacted to fill out an online questionnaire with 13 questions regarding demographic information, use of HCD and experiences while providing the service. Eleven potential facilitators and barriers and areas where there was desire for support were identified.Results: The questionnaire was completed by 1269 health professionals (response rate 22.5%). 73.4% of responding OTs (n=431) and midwives (n=501) provided HCD during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Profession and area of work had a significant influence on whether HCD was provided. Age had only a significant influence on the use of videotelephony, SMS and chat services.OTs experienced HCD significantly more positively than midwives (log odds=1.3; p≤.01). Video-telephony (log odds=1.1; p≤.01) and use of phone (log odds=1.1; p=.01) were positive predictors for positive experience, while use of SMS (log odds=-0.33; p=.02) was a negative predictor. Among OTs, 75.7% experienced HCD as positive or mostly positive, while 13.9% experienced it as negative or mostly negative. Among midwives, 53.7% experienced it as positive or mostly positive, while 36.1% experienced it as negative or mostly negative. Most respondents desired support concerning reimbursement by health insurance (70.8%), followed by law and data protection (60.4%).Conclusions: HCD during the early COVID-19 pandemic was generally perceived as positive by OTs and midwives. There is need for training opportunities in connection with HCD during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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