scholarly journals Preventive Measures for Health Professionals in COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 757-764
Author(s):  
Subhendu Pradhan, Dr. Swaroopa Chakole
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Front Line Workers

BACKGROUND COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is affecting all inhabitants on the earth and most affected section of the society which is also a crucial aspect of the mitigation measures is health care professionals. SUMMARY COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is raging across the world with increasing number of infected cases and associated case fatalities. Health care professionals are among worst hit section and several of them laid their live in the line of duty of COVID-19 mitigation. It is therefore importantto safeguard them through this pandemic and ensure proper care of them is taken. CONCLUSION Best practices must be followed in order to ensure the safety of the front-line workers such as doctors and allied health care givers. More study can be done to broaden the base of available empirical data of factors affecting the safety of them.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers at a cancer care centre

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atika Dogra ◽  
Anuj Parkash ◽  
Anurag Mehta ◽  
Meenu Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Front Line Workers ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe services of front-line health care workers (HCWs) have been paramount in the management of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Health care professionals have been at high occupational risk of getting disease and even dying of the disease, however; they have been the subject of very limited studies in terms of COVID-19. The objectives of this study are to examine the incidence and the impact of COVID-19 infection among HCWs in terms of recovery, productivity, quality of life (QOL) and post-COVID complications.Materials and MethodsThis was a retrospective, questionnaire based study including demographic details, workplace characteristics, symptoms, source/ spread of infection, details of recovery and the consequences of COVID-19 comprising impaired productivity/ QOL, post-COVID-19 complications and others. The data were analyzed by using IBM SPSS software (Version 23, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).Results and ConclusionsOut of a total of 1482 employees, 18.3% (271) were laboratory confirmed to have contracted novel contagion during the study period of 5 months. The median age at diagnosis was 29 (range, 21-62) years. Front-line workers and female workers were the most infected personnel with COVID-19. Flu-like symptoms were the most frequently experienced symptoms. The median time for recovery was 20 (range, 2-150) days. The relationship between pre-existing comorbidities and age was highly significant. The QOL and productivity were associated with pre-existing comorbidities, severity of the disease, time for recovery and post-COVID syndrome. More than a half (51.8%) of all HCWs had suffered from post-COVID complications. There was no fatality reported due to COVID-19. The post-COVID complications were related to pre-existing comorbidities, severity of disease, time for recovery and status of recovery. Further research to explore the consequences of COVID-19 is warranted. The general public needs to be aware of symptoms and management of the post-COVID syndrome.

scholarly journals Disinfection Measures for COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 559-565
Author(s):  
Ketki Fuladi, Dr. Swaroopa Chakole
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Viral Spread ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The People ◽  
High Virulence ◽  
Key Factor

BACKGROUND COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is seriously affecting the day-to-day life of all the people on the Earth. The lethal nature and high virulence are the key factor that are adversely affecting the mitigation measures. SUMMARY Extreme uncertainty attached to the COVID-19 is a challenge that is faced by health care professionals and governmental agencies in controlling the viral spread. The virus can sustain inside and outside the body for considerable amount of time. Coronavirus can survive on many surfaces and can create menace. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the situation and certainly act upon it. Disinfection measures are the best suited for containment of the virus. CONCLUSION More study needs to be done in order to assess the benefits of disinfection measures.

Older adults’ philanthropic crafting of face masks during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Guy Schnittka
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Front Line Workers

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of all ages began sewing fabric face masks. Organized through separate grassroots movements, oftentimes using social media platforms, people pooled their resources to make masks for front line workers and others in desperate need. While some people sold these face masks, many participated in philanthropic crafting, donating them to hospitals and other health care centres. Older adults were identified early on as being particularly vulnerable to the effects of the virus, and so their response to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic through crafting was salient. This study investigated the experience of philanthropic hand crafting by older adults who were living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-seven older adults of age 60–87 who sewed masks for others were interviewed. A comprehensive data analysis of these interviews yielded 39 descriptive codes that were collapsed into eight themes: emotions, engagement, meaning, relationships, accomplishment, intellect, moral values and agency. One finding was that there were psychological, relational and existential benefits for the crafters. Making masks allowed participants to help other people, and it gave the participants a feeling of value, worthiness and purpose. Additionally, participants felt more in control in a chaotic world as they made masks to protect themselves, their loved ones, as well as strangers. The philanthropic crafting enhanced older adults’ well-being in many ways, and lessons learned from this study could be extended into ‘normal times’. For example, more older adults would be able to participate in craft-based philanthropy if they had access to the tools and materials. They would be more motivated if they received thank you notes and pictures of the recipients using their handmade gifts, and if they could express their creativity more. Finally, creating a physical or virtual community for older adults around craft philanthropy would help older adults feel more connected to and supported by their peers, and the community at large.

scholarly journals Report from the 20th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; 28–29 September 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Le ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
B. Brunet ◽  
J. Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Colorectal Cancers ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Gastrointestinal Cancers ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Conference

The 20th annual Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 28–29 September 2018. This interactive multidisciplinary conference is attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers. In addition, invited speakers from other provinces participate. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, and allied health care professionals participated in presentations and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of colorectal cancers.

scholarly journals An Overview Of Specialist Nurse Role In Patients With Stroke Caring And Their Care-Givers Support

2017 ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Elham Navab ◽  
Mehraneh Shali
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Specialist Nurse ◽  
Nurse Care ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Care Systems

Background: The practical difficulties for patients with stroke include lack of information about their condition, poor knowledge of the services and benefits available. Specialist Stroke nurses provide education and support services for people with Stroke  in many health care systems. A key goal is helping and empowering unable people to self-manage their stroke and supporting caregivers of these valnurable population, too.Objective: The objective of this review was to assess the role of specialist nurse in care for patients following a stroke and their caregivers support.Search methods: The databases CINAHL, PubMed, Science Direct and Synergy were searched from 1988 to 2017 using the keywords Stroke, Specialist Nurse, Care, Caregivers and support. Bibliographies of relevant papers were searched, and hand searching of relevant publications was undertaken to identify additional Studies.Selection criteria: All studies of the effects of a specialist nurse practitioner on short and long term stroke outcomes were included in the review.Data collection and analysis: Three investigators performed data extraction and quality scoring independently; any discrepancies were resolved by consensus.Findings:  Stroke, Specialist Nurse, Care, Caregivers concepts and labels are defined and measured in different and often contradictory ways by using 31 founded study.Conclusions: The findings indicate a dissonance in the views of different stakeholders within the care system. The division of labour associated with nursing care and specialist nurse requires further exploration. The contrasting paradigms of health care professionals and people with stroke regarding models of disability were highlighted.  Stroke, like other chronic illnesses, requires substantial nursing care. There is a growing number of specialist nurses in the workforce, however, little is known how their role interfaces with other nurses.  

scholarly journals Significance of Pharmacist’s Role in Keeping the People Healthy in Pandemic Situations

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Suruchi Singh ◽  
Satish Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
The People ◽  
Role Players ◽  
Front Line Workers

As the lockdown situation progressed in COVID-19 pandemic, national pharmacy role players became major front line workers for maintaining accessibility of health care utilities. Pharmacists have been handling in-house deliveries of essentials, reducing burden on health care, along with attending patients with other ailments. Since pharmacists are representatives directly associated with public health concerns, there is need for disseminating awareness in pharmacists to maintain the health conditions of the people living in the pandemic situation. Pharmacy Colleges and representatives of public health interests were subjected to systematic literature review regarding publicly reported pharmacist positions. It is concluded that respondents having much experience are intended to perceive a pharmacist's position as being essential to health care providers relative to the individuals who have less experience. The findings of this research can be beneficial for educating pharmacists in order to achieve the goal of keeping the people healthy in the pandemic situations.

scholarly journals Identity Matters- Perceptions of Inter-Professional Feedback in the Context of Workplace-based Assessment in Diabetology Training: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Feller ◽  
Christoph Berendonk
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Professional Collaboration ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Allied Health Care ◽  
Workplace Based Assessment

Abstract Background: Inter-professional collaboration is acknowledged as essential for quality patient-care. However, little is known about receptiveness to inter-professional feedback in the postgraduate training. This study explores, in light of social identity theory, the perceptions of residents, supervising physicians and allied health care professionals regarding inter-professional feedback in the context of workplace-based assessment. Methods: For six months, residents in diabetology at the University Hospital of Bern performed formative workplace-based assessments under direct observation of a supervising physician and an allied health care professional. Feedback from both observers was given to the resident after every assessment. Subsequently, focus group discussions were conducted to collect the participants’ perceptions of inter- and intra-professional feedback. Transcripts were analyzed qualitatively using a thematic analysis approach. Results: We identified four main themes: (1) Identity and hierarchy; (2) Interdependence of feedback source and feedback content; (3) Impact on collaboration and patient-care; (4) Logistical and organizational requirements. While different social identities are the source of inter-professional hierarchies, they did not impede the receptiveness to feedback. Perceived trustworthiness of the feedback was attributed with more importance than professional affiliations, whereas intra-professional hierarchies between physicians led to the perception of a more summative nature of the feedback and rather impeded receptiveness. According to the participants, inter-professional feedback raised awareness of the working reality of other team members and had a positive impact on communication between the different professional groups. Moreover, participants reported positive response from patients regarding the inter-professional collaboration they experienced. Considerable organizational effort is required to enable the parallel observation of a resident’s consultation by a supervising physician and an allied health care professional. Conclusions: Feedback from allied health care professionals can be a valuable learning resource for residents, given its role outside the sometimes conflicting area of intra-professional hierarchies. Inter-professional feedback in the context of workplace-based assessment carries the potential to strengthen collaboration between the different professional groups.

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