scholarly journals Inter-society consensus for the use of inhaled corticosteroids in infants, children and adolescents with airway diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzia Duse ◽  
Francesca Santamaria ◽  
Maria Carmen Verga ◽  
Marcello Bergamini ◽  
Giovanni Simeone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inhaled Corticosteroids ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Consensus Document ◽  
Airway Diseases ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Non Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines

Abstract Background In 2019, a multidisciplinary panel of experts from eight Italian scientific paediatric societies developed a consensus document for the use of inhaled corticosteroids in the management and prevention of the most common paediatric airways disorders. The aim is to provide healthcare providers with a multidisciplinary document including indications useful in the clinical practice. The consensus document was intended to be addressed to paediatricians who work in the Paediatric Divisions, the Primary Care Services and the Emergency Departments, as well as to Residents or PhD students, paediatric nurses and specialists or consultants in paediatric pulmonology, allergy, infectious diseases, and ear, nose, and throat medicine. Methods Clinical questions identifying Population, Intervention(s), Comparison and Outcome(s) were addressed by methodologists and a general agreement on the topics and the strength of the recommendations (according to the GRADE system) was obtained following the Delphi method. The literature selection included secondary sources such as evidence-based guidelines and systematic reviews and was integrated with primary studies subsequently published. Results The expert panel provided a number of recommendations on the use of inhaled corticosteroids in preschool wheezing, bronchial asthma, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, adenoid hypertrophy, laryngitis and laryngospasm. Conclusions We provided a multidisciplinary update on the current recommendations for the management and prevention of the most common paediatric airways disorders requiring inhaled corticosteroids, in order to share useful indications, identify gaps in knowledge and drive future research.

scholarly journals Student-Run Clinic Association: The Next Generation of Health System Collaboration

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Mikhaeil ◽  
Bryan Ng ◽  
Michael-Roy Durr ◽  
Sparsh Shah ◽  
Edmond Chiu
Keyword(s):  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Health Professional Students ◽  
New Student

The Student-Run Clinic Association (SRCA) is a pan-Canadian effort to develop new student-run clinics and scale the operation of existing clinics. Student-run clinics utilize a multidisciplinary team of health professional students to provide accessible primary care services to vulnerable and marginalized populations under the supervision of qualified and licensed healthcare providers. The SRCA plays an integral role in building the infrastructure necessary for student-run clinics to be sustainable and scalable across the country. The outcome of our initiative is to enhance equitable, high-quality care to underserved populations in Canada, while simultaneously providing future healthcare providers with experience serving this population.

scholarly journals Assessing ethical and social issues of transtelephonic electrocardiography (TTEGG) in Chile

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 2571-2577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Lamas ◽  
Silvia Miguel ◽  
Holger Muehlan ◽  
Silke Schmidt ◽  
Rodrigo A. Salinas
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Services ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Public Healthcare Sector ◽  
Privacy And Confidentiality

The aim of this study was to focus on the ethical and social issues derived from the implementation of transtelephonic electrocardiography (TTECG) in the public healthcare sector in Chile, studying patients and healthcare providers' acceptance and expectations concerning: (a) TTECG effectiveness and safety; and (b) data protection issues, such as confidentiality, privacy and security. For this purpose, we developed two psychosocial surveys; the first was addressed to patients receiving transtelephonic electrocardiogram (either in the emergency services of hospitals or in distant primary care services) and the second one aimed at healthcare providers involved in either administering and/or interpreting it. Results included: (a) major acceptability of TTECG in terms of safety and security; (b) privacy and confidentiality of the patients were considered to be well protected; and (c) the patient-doctor relationship was not affected by this device.

scholarly journals Reorganisation of primary care services during COVID-19 in the Western Cape, South Africa: Perspectives of primary care nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talitha Crowley ◽  
Danine Kitshoff ◽  
Frances De Lange-Cloete ◽  
Justine Baron ◽  
Santel De Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Nurses ◽  
Postgraduate Diploma

Background: Primary care nurses play a pivotal role in the response to disasters and pandemics. The coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic required preventative, diagnostic, and curative measures for persons presenting with symptoms of COVID-19 by healthcare providers, whilst continuing other essential services. We aimed to investigate the reorganisation of primary care services during COVID-19 from the perspectives of primary care nurses in the Western Cape province of South Africa.Methods: We administered an online survey with closed and open-ended questions to professional nurses enrolled for a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing at Stellenbosch University (2020) and alumni (2017–2019) working in the Western Cape. Eighty-three participants completed the questionnaire.Results: The majority of the participants (74.4%) reported that they were reorganising services using a multitude of initiatives in response to the diverse infrastructure, logistics and services of the various healthcare facilities. Despite this, 48.2% of the participants expressed concerns, which mainly related to possible non-adherence of patients with chronic conditions, the lack of promotive and preventative services, challenges with facility infrastructure, and staff time devoted to triage and screening. More than half of the participants (57.8%) indicated that other services were affected by COVID-19, whilst 44.6% indicated that these services were worse than before.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the very necessary reorganisation of services that took place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa enabled effective management of patients infected with COVID-19. However, the reorganisation of services may have longer-term consequences for primary care services in terms of lack of care for patients with other conditions, as well as preventive and promotive care.

scholarly journals Patient and public perception and experience of community pharmacy services post-discharge in the UK: a rapid review and qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e043344
Author(s):  
Sarah Khayyat ◽  
Philippa Walters ◽  
Cate Whittlesea ◽  
Hamde Nazar
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
The Uk

ObjectivesTo investigate the perception and experience of patients and the public (PP) about community pharmacy (CP) services and other primary care services after hospital discharge back home.Design and settingA rapid review and qualitative study exploring PP perceptions of primary care, focusing on CP services in the UK.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was adopted including a rapid review undertaken between 24 April and 8 May 2019 across four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL). Semistructured interviews were then conducted investigating for shifts in current PP perception, but also nuanced opinion pertaining to CP services. A convenience sampling technique was used through two online PP groups for recruitment. Thematic framework analysis was applied to interview transcripts.ParticipantsAny consenting adults ≥18 years old were invited regardless of their medical condition, and whether they had used post-discharge services or not.ResultsTwenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. Patients were generally supportive and satisfied with primary care services. However, some barriers to the use of these services included: resource limitations; poor communication between healthcare providers or between patient and healthcare providers; and patients’ lack of awareness of available services. From the 11 interviewees, there was a lack of awareness of CP post-discharge services. Nevertheless, there was general appreciation of the benefit of CP services to patients, professionals and wider healthcare system. Potential barriers to uptake and use included: accessibility, resource availability, lack of awareness, and privacy and confidentiality issues related to information-sharing. Several participants felt the uptake of such services should be improved.ConclusionThere was alignment between the review and qualitative study about high patient acceptance, appreciation and satisfaction with primary care services post-discharge. Barriers to the use of CP post-discharge services identified from interviews resonated with the existing literature; this is despite developments in pharmacy practice in recent times towards clinical and public health services.

scholarly journals Primary Care Guidelines for the Management of Persons Infected With HIV: 2013 Update by the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. e1-e34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Aberg ◽  
Joel E. Gallant ◽  
Khalil G. Ghanem ◽  
Patricia Emmanuel ◽  
Barry S. Zingman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Antiretroviral Drugs ◽  
New Information ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Care Guidelines ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines ◽  
Specific Health

Abstract Evidence-based guidelines for the management of persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were prepared by an expert panel of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. These updated guidelines replace those published in 2009. The guidelines are intended for use by healthcare providers who care for HIV-infected patients. Since 2009, new antiretroviral drugs and classes have become available, and the prognosis of persons with HIV infection continues to improve. However, with fewer complications and increased survival, HIV-infected persons are increasingly developing common health problems that also affect the general population. Some of these conditions may be related to HIV infection itself or its treatment. HIV-infected persons should be managed and monitored for all relevant age- and sex-specific health problems. New information based on publications from the period 2009–2013 has been incorporated into this document.

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