scholarly journals Patient Perceptions Toward the Changes in Outpatient Oncology Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-137
Author(s):  
Yan Wisnu Prajoko ◽  
Tommy Supit ◽  
Mahalul Azam
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Oncology Service ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hospital Policies ◽  
Hospital Visits ◽  
Equipment Utilization

COVID-19 crisis has posed an enormous challenge for all healthcare services. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the cancer patients’ knowledge and perceptions on oncology service quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancer outpatient knowledge and perceptions toward the changes in chemotherapy and radiotherapy service in response to the pandemic was evaluated using a questionnaire. Majority of the 230 participants were knowledgeable about the pandemic and more than 95% of them claimed to sufficiently practice preventive measures. Television and the internet were their main source of information, and despite the fear of being infected by the COVID-19 virus, less than 15% of the respondents thought to stop or delay hospital visits. Generally, the changes in oncology service were well-received by the patients and they trust the health care workers in maintaining their safety. Also, oncology services delivery to outpatients remains consistent despite several alterations in hospital policies. Personal protective equipment utilization by health care workers and patients proved to be an important factor in reducing anxiety during hospital visits. Policy makers need to fully utilize the internet and associated mobile applications as an education tool.

Social Engineering Techniques and Password Security

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Dawn Medlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Third Party ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Password Security ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Actual Health

Due to the Internet and applications that can access the Internet, healthcare employees can benefit from the ability to view patient data almost anywhere and at any time. Data and information is also being shared among third party vendors, partners and supplies. With this type of accessibility of information which generally does include very personal information such as diagnosis and social security numbers, data can easily be obtained either through social engineering techniques or weak password usage. In this paper, a presentation of social engineering techniques is explored as well as the password practices of actual health care workers.

scholarly journals Offering an American Graduate Medical HIV Course to Health Care Workers in Resource-Limited Settings via the Internet

PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. e52663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael H. Chung ◽  
Anneleen O. Severynen ◽  
Matthew P. Hals ◽  
Robert D. Harrington ◽  
David H. Spach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals COVID-19-Related Information Sources and the Relationship With Confidence in People Coping with COVID-19: Facebook Survey Study in Taiwan

10.2196/20021 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. e20021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng-Wei Wang ◽  
Wei-Hsin Lu ◽  
Nai-Ying Ko ◽  
Yi-Lung Chen ◽  
Dian-Jeng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Source ◽  
The Self ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Care Workers

Background People obtain information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the internet and other sources. Understanding the factors related to such information sources aids health professionals in educating individuals. Objective This study used data collected from the online survey study on COVID-19 in Taiwan to examine what major COVID-19 information sources are available and which sources are significantly related to the self-confidence of people in coping with COVID-19 in Taiwan. Methods A total of 1904 participants (1270 non–health-care workers and 634 health care workers) were recruited from the Facebook advertisement. Their major sources of information about COVID-19, the relationships between the sources and demographic factors, and the relationships between the sources and the self-confidence in coping with COVID-19 were surveyed. Results Most Taiwanese people relied on the internet for COVID-19 information. Many respondents also used a variety of sources of information on COVID-19; such variety was associated with sex, age, and the level of worry toward COVID-19, as well as if one was a health care worker. For health care workers, the use of formal lessons as an information source was significantly associated with better self-confidence in coping with COVID-19. The significant association between receiving information from more sources and greater self-confidence was found only in health care workers but not in non–health-care workers. Conclusions Medical professionals should consider subgroups of the population when establishing various means to deliver information on COVID-19.

scholarly journals OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN COVID 19: A RISING CONCERN IN INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 2866-2870
Author(s):  
Waqar M. Naqvi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Emotional Strain

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on healthcare services all over the world. With the rising range of healthcare providers diagnosed with COVID globally and with the second wave in India, the crisis has gained global attention and assistance. The healthcare system in India is under strain, putting frontline healthcare staff on edge. Long and exhausting work hours, quickly depleting supplies of personal protective equipment, day-to-night news reports of COVID-19 statistics, inadequate availability of particular drugs, and insufficient societal assistance may all lead to the additional emotional strain of these HCWs. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress are very prevalent among HCWs. Employed in the high-risk division like infectious disorder and pulmonology, and to see a family member that has been diagnosed, deficient or inadequate hand hygiene before and after interaction with patients, insufficient PPE, direct patient interaction (12 times a day), long daily contact hours (15 hrs), and uncontrolled exposure were all linked to COVID-19 risk among Health Care Workers. Working with COVID-19 has demonstrated the interdependence of various components of the work system, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, monitoring equipment, staffing, work setting, and so on. Healthcare workers should also implement a detailed ‘infectious disease preparedness and recovery strategy' to train and protect staff before and after a pandemic. Workers must be closely watched, supported, and, when possible, supplied with evidence-based practice after the crisis has passed.

scholarly journals COVID-19-Related Information Sources and the Relationship With Confidence in People Coping with COVID-19: Facebook Survey Study in Taiwan (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng-Wei Wang ◽  
Wei-Hsin Lu ◽  
Nai-Ying Ko ◽  
Yi-Lung Chen ◽  
Dian-Jeng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Source ◽  
The Self ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Care Workers

BACKGROUND People obtain information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the internet and other sources. Understanding the factors related to such information sources aids health professionals in educating individuals. OBJECTIVE This study used data collected from the online survey study on COVID-19 in Taiwan to examine what major COVID-19 information sources are available and which sources are significantly related to the self-confidence of people in coping with COVID-19 in Taiwan. METHODS A total of 1904 participants (1270 non–health-care workers and 634 health care workers) were recruited from the Facebook advertisement. Their major sources of information about COVID-19, the relationships between the sources and demographic factors, and the relationships between the sources and the self-confidence in coping with COVID-19 were surveyed. RESULTS Most Taiwanese people relied on the internet for COVID-19 information. Many respondents also used a variety of sources of information on COVID-19; such variety was associated with sex, age, and the level of worry toward COVID-19, as well as if one was a health care worker. For health care workers, the use of formal lessons as an information source was significantly associated with better self-confidence in coping with COVID-19. The significant association between receiving information from more sources and greater self-confidence was found only in health care workers but not in non–health-care workers. CONCLUSIONS Medical professionals should consider subgroups of the population when establishing various means to deliver information on COVID-19.

scholarly journals Capacity Development, a Tool for Promoting Efficient Primary Health Care Services Delivery in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
E. M. Ushie ◽  
J. A. Adie ◽  
G. A. Osim-Ekpe ◽  
B. J. Nwani ◽  
I. A. Beshel
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers

This study is intended to investigate the role of Capacity development in promoting efficient primary health care services delivery in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, the researchers set out basic structures for the study and three research objectives were identified and three research questions were framed which resulted in three hypothesis. A well designed questionnaire was prepared, one hundred and thirty (130) copies printed and distributed to Primary Health Care workers in the Local Government for completion. One hundred and twenty (120) copies (of the questionnaire) were returned, representing 92% success, while ten (10) copies were destroyed for want of information and poor completion. The one hundred and twenty (120) copies were used for analysis. The data were extracted from the questionnaire and arranged in tables to ease analysis. The result revealed that; capacity development will result in the development of sustainable skills among Primary health care workers in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State; capacity development can bring about efficient health services delivery at the Primary health care level and serve as a means of motivating Primary health care workers in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State. The study recommended that; Capacity development should be promoted to sustain skills among Primary health care workers, Primary health care workers should be encourage to attend professional development seminars and incentives should be provided to motivate them to attend workshops and certificates issued from such workshops should be used as bases for promotion. It is hope that this will bring about tremendous changes in services delivery at the Primary Health Care level in the Local Government.

Impact of hospital policies on health care workers’ influenza vaccination rates

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 697-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Patricia Nowalk ◽  
Chyongchiou Jeng Lin ◽  
Mahlon Raymund ◽  
Jamie Bialor ◽  
Richard K. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hospital Policies

scholarly journals Risk stratification as a tool to rationalize quarantine among health care workers exposed to COVID-19 cases – Evidence from a tertiary healthcare centre in India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravneet Kaur ◽  
Shashi Kant ◽  
Mohan Bairwa ◽  
Arvind Kumar ◽  
Shivram Dhakad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
List Type ◽  
Care Workers

AbstractBackgroundQuarantine of healthcare workers (HCWs) exposed to COVID -19 confirmed cases is a well-known strategy for limiting the transmission of infection. However, there is need of evidence-based guidelines for quarantine of HCWs in COVID -19.MethodsWe describe our experience of contact tracing and risk stratification of 3853 HCWs who were exposed to confirmed COVID-19 cases in a tertiary health care institution in India. We developed an algorithm, on the basis of risk stratification, to rationalize quarantine among HCWs. Risk stratification was based on the duration of exposure, distance from the patient, and appropriateness of personal protection equipment (PPE) usage. Only high-risk contacts were quarantined for 14 days. They underwent testing for COVID-19 after five days of exposure, while low-risk contacts continued their work with adherence to physical distancing, hand hygiene, and appropriate use of PPE. The low-risk contacts were encouraged to monitor for symptoms and report for COVID-19 screening if fever, cough, or shortness of breath occurred. We followed up all contacts for 14 days from the last exposure and observed for symptoms of COVID-19 and test positivity.Results and interpretationOut of total 3853 contacts, 560 (14.5%) were categorized as high-risk contacts, and 40 of them were detected positive for COVID-19, with a test positivity rate of 7.1% (95% CI = 5.2 – 9.6). Overall, 118 (3.1%) of all contacts tested positive. Our strategy prevented 3215 HCWs from being quarantined and saved 45,010 person-days of health workforce until June 8, 2020, in the institution.We conclude that exposure-based risk stratification and quarantine of HCWs is a viable strategy to prevent unnecessary quarantine, in a healthcare institution.SummaryWhat is already known about this subject?Quarantine of HCWs is a well-known strategy for community and HCWs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.Though success stories of prompt contact tracing and quarantine to control COVID-19 are available from countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, there is a scarcity of evidence that could guide targeted quarantine of HCWs exposed to COVID -19 in India.What does this study add?Only 14.5% HCWs exposed to COVID-19 cases were stratified “high risk” contacts, and the most common reason for high-risk contacts was non-formal workplace interactions such as having meals together.The overall test positivity rate among the high-risk contacts was 7.1%, while it was higher in symptomatic high-risk contacts as compared to those who were asymptomatic (10.2% vs. 6.3%).How might this impact on clinical practice?Contact tracing and risk stratification can be used to minimize unnecessary quarantine of COVID-19 exposed health care workers and prevent the depletion of healthcare workers amidst the pandemic to continue the healthcare services optimally.

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