scholarly journals Prospect of Tele-Pharmacists in Pandemic Situations: Bangladesh Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-109
Author(s):  
Abdul Kader Mohiuddin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Distance ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Central Register ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Library

Introduction. Telemedicine and telehealth technologies are especially effective during epidemic outbreaks, when health authorities recommend implementing social distance systems. Currently, coronavirus COVID-19 has affected 210 countries around the world, killed more than 240,000 and infected more than 3.4 million, according to Worldmeter, 03 May, 2020. Aim. The article reveals scope of pharmacy professionals in telemedicine sector during epidemic outbreaks. Material and methods. PubMed, ALTAVISTA, Embase, Scopus, the Science Web and the Cochrane Central Register have been carefully searched. The keywords were used to search out extensively followed journals from various publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Willey Online Library, and Wolters Kluwer. Results. Home-care is especially important in these situations because hospitals are not seemingly safe during pandemic outbreaks. Also, the chance to get out of the home during the lockdown period is limited. Telephone-based measures improve efficiency by linking appropriate information and feedback. It can also help provide education at distance on various health issues and topics. Conclusion. In addition to increasing access to healthcare, telemedicine is a fruitful and proactive way to provide a variety of benefits to patients seeking healthcare; diagnose and monitor critical and chronic health conditions; improve healthcare quality and reduce costs.

scholarly journals Prospect of Tele-Pharmacists in COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Access To Healthcare ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Improve Efficiency ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
The World

Telemedicine and telehealth technologies are especially effective during epidemic outbreaks, when health authorities recommend implementing social distance systems. Currently, coronavirus COVID-19 has affected 210 countries around the world, killed more than 240,000 and infected more than 3.4 million, according to worldometer, 03 May, 2020. Home-care is especially important in these situations because hospitals are not seemingly safe during pandemic outbreaks. Also, the chance to get out of the home during the lockdown period is limited. Telephone-based measures improve efficiency by linking appropriate information and feedback. It can also help provide education at distance on various health issues and topics. In addition to increasing access to healthcare, telemedicine is a fruitful and proactive way to provide a variety of benefits to patients seeking healthcare; diagnose and monitor critical and chronic health conditions; improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. The article reveals scope of pharmacy professionals in telemedicine sector during epidemic outbreaks.

scholarly journals Prospect of Tele-Pharmacists in Pandemic Situations: Bangladesh Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Mohiuddin AK
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Access To Healthcare ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Improve Efficiency ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
The World

Currently, coronavirus COVID-19 has affected 209 countries around the world, killed more than 82,000, and infected more than 1.4 million, according to worldometer, April 08, 2020. Home-care is especially important in these situations because hospitals are not seemingly safe during pandemic outbreaks. Also, the chance to get out of the home during the lockdown period is limited. Telemedicine and telehealth technologies are especially effective during epidemic outbreaks when health authorities recommend implementing social distance systems. Telephone-based measures improve efficiency by linking appropriate information and feedback. In addition to increasing access to healthcare, telemedicine is a fruitful and proactive way to provide a variety of benefits to patients seeking healthcare; diagnose and monitor critical and chronic health conditions; improve healthcare quality and reduce costs.

Emerging Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Mobile Health: A scoping review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paras Bhatt ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
Yanmin Gong ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Yuanxiong Guo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Predictive Models ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

BACKGROUND Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized healthcare delivery in recent years. There is an increase in research for advanced AI techniques, such as deep learning to build predictive models for the early detection of diseases. Such predictive models leverage mobile health (mHealth) data from wearable sensors and smartphones to discover novel ways for detecting and managing chronic diseases and mental health conditions. OBJECTIVE Currently, little is known about the use of AI-powered mHealth settings. Therefore, this scoping review aims to map current research on the emerging use of AI-powered mHealth (AIM) for managing diseases and promoting health. Our objective is to synthesize research in AIM models that have increasingly been used for healthcare delivery in the last two years. METHODS Using Arksey and O’Malley’s 5-point framework for conducting scoping reviews, we review AIM literature from the past two years in the fields of Biomedical Technology, AI, and Information Systems (IS). We searched three databases - informs PubsOnline, e-journal archive at MIS Quarterly, and ACM Digital Library using keywords such as mobile healthcare, wearable medical sensors, smartphones and AI. We include AIM articles and exclude technical articles focused only on AI models. Also, we use the PRISMA technique for identifying articles that represent a comprehensive view of current research in the AIM domain. RESULTS We screened 108 articles focusing on developing AIM models for ensuring better healthcare delivery, detecting diseases early, and diagnosing chronic health conditions, and 37 articles were eligible for inclusion. A majority of the articles were published last year (31/37). In the selected articles, AI models were used to detect serious mental health issues such as depression and suicidal tendencies and chronic health conditions such as sleep apnea and diabetes. The articles also discussed the application of AIM models for remote patient monitoring and disease management. The primary health concerns addressed relate to three categories: mental health, physical health, and health promotion & wellness. Of these, AIM applications were majorly used to research physical health, representing 46% of the total studies. Finally, a majority of studies use proprietary datasets (28/37) rather than public datasets. We found a lack of research in addressing chronic mental health issues and a lack of publicly available datasets for AIM research. CONCLUSIONS The application of AIM models for disease detection and management is a growing research domain. These models provide accurate predictions for enabling preventive care on a broader scale in the healthcare domain. Given the ever-increasing need for remote disease management during the pandemic, recent AI techniques such as Federated Learning (FL) and Explainable AI (XAI) can act as a catalyst to increase the adoption of AIM and enable secure data sharing across the healthcare industry.

scholarly journals Development of New Catalytic Material for Accurate Detection of Biological Biomarkers Related to Most Common Non-Communicable Diseases

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Ana Lúcia Morais ◽  
Patrícia Rijo ◽  
Belén Batanero ◽  
Marisa Nicolai
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Catalytic Material ◽  
The World ◽  
Epidemiological Trends ◽  
Significant Health

Presently, long-lasting health disorders represent a significant health problem in developing countries. Further, epidemiological trends associated with lifestyle habits suggest that chronic conditions tend not to slow down all over the world. As such, reliable analytical techniques to manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes-mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, among other non-communicable diseases (NCD), are of paramount importance.

scholarly journals A study of mosquito borne diseases awareness, attitude and practices among the rural population in Karnataka, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4178
Author(s):  
Nanjesh Kumar S. ◽  
Rahul Hegde ◽  
Sanjeev Badiger
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
The World

Background: All over the world mosquito borne diseases are responsible for a large number of morbidity and mortality. A study showed that there are about 350-500 million cases of malaria annually, with the outcome of 1 million deaths. Although there are around 3500 species of mosquitoes tracked down to tropical and subtropical regions of the world only a hand full of species cause most of the vector borne diseases. The objective of this study was to study people’s awareness, attitude and practice about mosquito borne disease in rural areas of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the residents of Manjanady, Asaigoli, and Kuthar villages during the rainy season in 2016. Through systemic random sampling a total of 200 houses were selected. After obtaining informed consent, the participants were administered a pre-tested, structured questionnaire at the time of first visit for the collection of data.Results: A large majority of subjects about 86% said that polluted water was a breeding place for mosquitoes, 89.5% thought malaria was spread by mosquitoes, 84.5% said that fever and rigor is the most common symptom, 48.5% said that the health authorities had not conducted active surveillance. Also 41.5% visit general practitioner for consulting on their health issues and 65% of the subjects used mosquito coil as a protective measure.Conclusions: Intensified efforts should be made to create public awareness and mobilize the community in the preventive measures against mosquito borne diseases.

Psychometric Validation of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule in a Sample of Community Dwelling Adults with Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities

2021 ◽  
pp. JARC-D-20-00010
Author(s):  
Xiangli Chen ◽  
Kanako Iwanaga ◽  
Jia-Rung Wu ◽  
Beatrice Lee ◽  
Fong Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Whodas 2.0 ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Chronic health conditions and disabilities interfere with major life activities, and these interferences are the result of complex interactions between health condition factors, psychological factors, personal factors, and socioenvironmental factors. The World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework is a biopsychosocial model that conceptualizes the experience of disability with attention to these interactions. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is an assessment tool developed to measure self-reported activity limitations and restrictions to participation experienced by individuals with disabilities independent of his or her medical diagnosis. In order to allow practitioners to effectively use this tool with individuals with various chronic illnesses and disabilities, the current study aimed to evaluate the measurement structure and psychometric properties of the WHODAS 2.0. A total of 945 adults with disabilities participated in the current study. Results support two-factor structure of this measurement tool with adequate reliability and construct validity. The WHODAS 2.0 is a valid, useful tool for rehabilitation counseling professionals to more effectively support adults with chronic health conditions and disabilities in achieving their psychosocial and employment success.

scholarly journals ANAMNESTIC RISK FACTORS FOR THE FORMATION OF ASTHMA IN INFANTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
V. Malakhova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Pediatric Practice ◽  
Recurrent Wheezing ◽  
Respiratory Allergies ◽  
The World

ANAMNESTIC RISK FACTORS FOR THE FORMATION OF ASTHMA IN INFANTS Malakhova V. Introduction. Allergic diseases are one of the major problems of the present. Almost 700 million people in the world are suffering from this disorder. Respiratory allergies rank as some of the most common chronic health conditions among them. About 330 million people are suffering from bronchial asthma today. The aim of the study. To identify the risk factors for the development of asthma in children with wheezing. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors for asthma formation. The study involved assessment of clinical data of 94 children aged 1 to 7 years with recurrent wheezing. Children were observed for 5 years. The first group included 62 patients with diagnosed acute obstructive bronchitis, and the second group included 32 patients diagnosed with asthma. Results. Assessment of anamnestic data revealed significant risk factors for the formation of asthma. The study showed a relationship between the risk factor and the development of the disease in children with recurrent wheezing. Conclusions. The obtained data can be used in the algorithm of examination of patients with wheezing. The study implied the assessment of risk factors for the formation of asthma. This is important for pediatric practice. Thorough history taking and determination of risk factors are important when examining patients with recurrent wheezing. Keywords: wheezing, asthma, children, anamnestic data, risk factors.   Резюме АНАМНЕСТИЧНІ ЧИННИКИ РИЗИКУ ФОРМУВАННЯ БРОНХІАЛЬНОЇ АСТМИ У ДІТЕЙ РАННЬОГО ВІКУ. Малахова В.М. Вступ. Алергійні захворювання являють собою одну з головних проблем сьогодення. Майже 700 мільйонів людей у світі страждають на дану патологію. Серед них респіраторні алергози займають значну частку, на даний час близько 330 мільйонів людей страждають на бронхіальну астму. Мета дослідження. Виявити анамнестичні фактори ризику розвитку бронхіальної астми у дітей з повторними епізодами бронхообструктивного синдрому. Об’єкт і методи дослідження. Проведено аналіз клінічних даних 94 дітей у віці від 1 до 7 років з повторними епізодами бронхообструктивного синдрому. Діти знаходились під постійним динамічним спостереженням протягом 5 років з метою верифікації формування бронхіальної астми. Усім пацієнтам проведено повне дослідження згідно протокольних методик. До першої групи увійшло 62 пацієнта із встановленим діагнозом гострий обструктивний бронхіт, до другої групи увійшло 32 дитини, котрим діагностовано бронхіальну астму. Результати досліджень та їх обговорення. Серед вивчених показників анамнестичних даних виявлено статистично значимі несприятливі чинники формування бронхіальної астми та встановлено характер та силу зв’язку між факторами ризику та формуванням захворювання у дітей з повторними епізодами бронхообструктивного синдрому. Висновки. Отримані дані можуть бути включені в алгоритм обстеження пацієнтів з бронхообструктивним синдромом для об’єктивної оцінки факторів ризику та можливості формування бронхіальної астми, що надзвичайно важливо для педіатричної практики. Тому ретельний збір анамнезу та виявлення цих факторів має велике значення при ведені пацієнтів із повторними епізодами бронхообструктивного синдрому. Ключові слова: бронхообструктивний синдром, бронхіальна астма, діти, анамнестичні дані, несприятливі чинники.   Резюме АНАМНЕСТИЧЕСКИЕ ФАКТОРЫ РИСКА ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ БРОНХИАЛЬНОЙ АСТМЫ У ДЕТЕЙ РАННЕГО ВОЗРАСТА. Малахова В.М. Введение. Аллергические заболевания представляют собой одну из главных проблем современного мира. Среди них респираторные аллергозы занимают значительную часть, на данный момент около 330 миллионов людей страдают на бронхиальную астму. Цель исследования. Выявить анамнестические факторы риска развития бронхиальной астмы у детей с повторными эпизодами бронхообструктивного синдрома. Объект и методы исследования.Проведен анализ клинических данных 94 детей в возрасте от 1 до 7 лет с повторными эпизодами бронхообструктивного синдрома. Дети находились под постоянным динамическим наблюдением в течение 5 лет с целью верификации формирования бронхиальной астмы. В первую группу вошло 62 пациента с установленным диагнозом острого обструктивного бронхита, ко второй группе отнесены 32 пациента, которым установлен диагноз бронхиальной астмы. Результаты и обсуждение. Среди изученных показателей анамнестических данных выявлены статистически значимые неблагоприятные факторы формирования бронхиальной астмы, установлены характер и сила связи между факторами риска и формированием заболевания у детей с повторными эпизодами бронхообструктивного синдрома. Ключевые слова: бронхообструктивный синдром, бронхиальная астма, дети, анамнестические данные, факторы риска.

Mental health issues in children and adolescents with chronic illness

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan M. Delamater ◽  
Adriana Guzman ◽  
Katherine Aparicio
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider mental health issues in children and adolescents with chronic illness or health conditions, including their treatment, and issues related to delivery of services. Design/methodology/approach A selective review of the literature was conducted to highlight significant mental health issues and their treatment in youth with various types of chronic illness. Findings A significant portion of youth experience mental health problems related to their chronic health conditions. While evidence-based treatments are available to address these problems, significant barriers exist that impede the delivery of psychological and behavioral interventions for many youth. Research limitations/implications More controlled studies are needed to demonstrate the effectiveness and cost offset of delivering psychological and behavioral interventions for the population of youth with various types of chronic health conditions, particularly in clinical and community settings. Social implications Policy reform can ensure that mental health issues are effectively addressed for children with chronic illness. Policy is needed that promotes integrated health care, whereby psychological and behavioral interventions are delivered in health care settings along with medical interventions to reduce barriers to care. Originality/value Significant numbers of children and adolescents have chronic health conditions and many experience mental health problems related to their conditions. While evidence-based treatments are available to address these problems, significant barriers impede the delivery of psychological and behavioral interventions for many youth. Health care policy promoting integrated health care to deliver psychological and behavioral interventions in health care settings along with medical interventions should reduce barriers to care and improve both physical and mental health outcomes for youth.

scholarly journals The Effect of Maternity Support Garments on Alleviation of Pains and Discomforts during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Carolina Quintero Rodriguez ◽  
Olga Troynikov
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pelvic Girdle Pain ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Central Register ◽  
Risk Of Fall ◽  
Online Library ◽  
Pain Improvement

Maternity support garments (MSGs) are widely available and commonly recommended and used for alleviation of lower back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy; however, most studies available use the garments as a conjunct intervention with other therapies, with scarce research demonstrating the effects of the garments as a sole intervention. This study aims to review the available literature on the effects of using MSGs as sole intervention for comfort improvement of women during pregnancy, as well as to discuss the attributes of the garments which may influence their performance. A systematic review was undertaken, which adheres to PRISMA guideline for systematic reviews. Multiple databases, such as ScienceDirect, CINAHL, EBSCO, Elsevier, SCOPUS, Wiley Online Library, ProQuest, ProQuest Health and Medical Complete, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, were electronically searched. Six studies met the inclusion criteria and covered three trial studies, two pilot studies and one observational study. Three outcome measurements were identified from the included studies: alleviation of pain, improvement of balance, and improvement of functionality and mobility. The study concluded that wearing MSGs during pregnancy could have beneficial effects in women such as LBP and PGP alleviation, improvement of functionality and mobility, and reduction of risk of fall during pregnancy; however, the mechanisms of the garments’ actions as well as the duration of the garments’ effectiveness are not elucidated through the studies. This study contributes to the understanding of the effects and effectiveness of the use of MSGs as a sole intervention for improvement of comfort during pregnancy as well as information about the different types of garments commercially available and the attributes that may influence the garment performance.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV Treatment and Research: A Call to Action

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany Chenneville ◽  
Kemesha Gabbidon ◽  
Patricia Hanson ◽  
Cashea Holyfield
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
The World ◽  
Hiv Research ◽  
The Impact

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is far reaching, with devastating effects on individuals, communities, and societies across the world. People with chronic health conditions may be at greater risk of contracting or experiencing complications from COVID-19. In addition to illness or death for those who contract the virus, the physical distancing required to flatten the curve of new cases is having a negative impact on the economy, the effects of which intersect with mental health and other existing health concerns, thus affecting marginalized communities. Given that HIV also has a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, COVID-19 is affecting people with HIV (PWH) in unique ways and will continue to have an impact on HIV research and treatment after the COVID-19 crisis passes. Using the biopsychosocial framework to contextualize the impact of COVID-19 on PWH, the purpose of this review article is to: (1) outline the similarities and differences between the COVID-19 and HIV pandemics; (2) describe the current and future impact of COVID-19 on PWH; and (3) outline a call to action for scientists and practitioners to respond to the impact of COVID-19 on HIV prevention and treatment.

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