scholarly journals The era of robotics: dexterity for surgery and medical care: narrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivaramakrishnan Balasubramanian ◽  
Jayakumar Chenniah ◽  
Gurumurthy Balasubramanian ◽  
Venkataram Vellaipandi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Clinical Scenario ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Near Future

Robots are man-made machines; created to increase the performance of an action. They are either autonomous or semi-autonomous in the hands of the user. The medical field has evolved and revolutionized over the decades. It is the hour of the robot-assisted medical care to successfully change the clinical scenario of patient care. Employment of robotics in diverse fields of medical care has increased the effectiveness of the treatment and in return the effectiveness of the healthcare professionals. Our aim is to emphasize the advances in robot-assisted procedures over their comparable facets and highlight the unresolved challenges of robotics in medical care for the near future.

Patient care and clinical trials in gynecological oncology: Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5564-5564
Author(s):  
Sara Nasser ◽  
Christina Fotopoulou ◽  
Murat Guktekin ◽  
Desislava Dimitrova ◽  
Philippe Morice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Clinical Pathways ◽  
Trial Participation ◽  
Early Stage Disease ◽  
Gynecological Oncology ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Support ◽  
The Impact

5564 Background: This is a prospective international Survey to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the management of patients with gynecological malignancies from the multidisciplinary physicians' perspective, with particular focus on clincial infrastructures, and trial participation. Methods: The anonymous online survey consisted of 53 COVID-related questions. It was sent to all healthcare professionals in gynaecological oncology centres across Europe and the Pan-Arabian region from April 2020 to October 2020. All healthcare professionals treating women with gynecological cancers were able to participate in the survey. Results: A total of 243 answers were collected from 30 different countries. The majority (73%) of participants were gynecological oncologists from university hospitals(71%) with at least an Intensive care unit with cardiopulmonary support available at their institutions. Most institutions continued to perform elective surgeries only for oncological cases (98%). Patients had to wait on average 2 weeks longer for their surgery appointments compared to previous years(range 0-12 weeks). Cases that were prioritised for surgical intervention across all tumors (Ovarian, Endometrium, Cervical) were early stage disease (74%), primary situation (61%), and good ECOG status (63%). The radicality of surgery did not change in the majority of cases (78%) across all tumor types. During the pandemic, only 38% of clinicians stated they would start a new clinical trial. 45% stated the pandemic has negatively impacted the financial structure and support for clinical trials. 79% do not routinely screen patients included in trials for SARS CoV2. Overall, approx. 20% of clinicians did not feel well informed regarding clinical pathways for COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic. The majority preferred regular updates and training via Webinars (75%), followed by tumorboards and interdisciplinary conferences (45%). 30% of clinicians stated that they are currently experiencing difficulties in providing adequate medical care due to staff shortage. Conclusions: Despite well-established guidelines for patient care and performing clinical trials in gynecological oncology, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted clinical research, and financial structures. Longer waiting times for operative interventions, less support for clinical trials and concerns regarding provision of adequate medical care and triaging patients are very real. This survey underlines the necessity for building robust emergency algorithms tailored to gynecological oncology patients in the future.

scholarly journals Understanding the Links between Inferring Mental States, Empathy, and Burnout in Medical Contexts

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Naira Delgado ◽  
Helena Bonache ◽  
Moisés Betancort ◽  
Yurena Morera ◽  
Lasana T. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Perspective Taking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Empathic Concern ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Personal Distress

It is generally accepted that empathy should be the basis of patient care. However, this ideal may be unrealistic if healthcare professionals suffer adverse effects when engaging in empathy. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of inferring mental states and different components of empathy (perspective-taking; empathic concern; personal distress) in burnout dimensions (emotional exhaustion; depersonalization; personal accomplishment). A total of 184 healthcare professionals participated in the study (23% male, Mage = 44.60; SD = 10.46). We measured participants’ empathy, the inference of mental states of patients, and burnout. Correlation analyses showed that inferring mental states was positively associated with perspective-taking and with empathic concern, but uncorrelated with personal distress. Furthermore, emotional exhaustion was related to greater levels of personal distress and greater levels of inferences of mental states. Depersonalization was associated with greater levels of personal distress and lower levels of empathic concern. Personal accomplishment was associated with the inference of mental states in patients, lower levels of personal distress, and perspective-taking. These results provide a better understanding of how different components of empathy and mental state inferences may preserve or promote healthcare professionals’ burnout.

A One-Dimensional Approach to Viscoelastic Material Stiffness Calculations

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Mayrose ◽  
T. Kesavadas ◽  
Senthil K. Narayanasamy
Keyword(s):  
Medical Procedures ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Data Glove ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Sensory Data ◽  
Body Tissues ◽  
Material Stiffness ◽  
Large Databases ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Research Tools

Abstract Accurate models of human body tissues and organs have tremendous applications in the medical field. Modeled organs within virtual environments are increasingly being used as research tools in medicine. In the near future, these research tools will make their way into teaching and clinical practice. These virtual environment simulations allow researchers to study the behavior of human organs and to develop large databases of organ characteristics. The 3D viewing and interaction available through virtual reality make it possible for physicians to practice many medical procedures without ever touching a patient. The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a “sensory data glove”, developed by the authors, for calculating the stiffness of an object beneath a surface of varying stiffness.

Conceptualizing Narrative Health and Medicine to Develop Cultural Competence to Improve Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Kent Willis ◽  
Colleen Marzilli
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professional ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Important Concept ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
Health Narrative ◽  
Improve Patient

Narrative health is a technique that healthcare professionals can use to connect with patients. The events of 2020, including the global severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), have identified that patient care is largely dependent upon relationships within the healthcare environment. Relationships in the healthcare environment are established through a trusting exchange between the patient and provider, and one technique to develop this relationship and trust is through narrative health. Narrative health provides the exchange of information between patient and provider in a discussion-like manner, or narrative health. This strategy promotes cultural competence amongst the healthcare professional team and improves communication between the patient and provider. Narrative health is an important concept for healthcare professionals to understand, and narrative health should be a part of any healthcare professional’s toolbox, especially in vulnerable times like the COVID pandemic. The inclusion of narrative health in practice has the potential to improve patient outcomes and empower healthcare professionals and patients.

scholarly journals Opinion of Healthcare Professionals in the Usage of Social Media for Patient Care in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Syed Meraj Ahmed ◽  
Faisal Alhumaidi Alruways ◽  
Thamer Fahad Alsallum ◽  
Meshal Munahi Almutairi ◽  
Abdullah Saif Al-Subhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of Social Media

<span lang="EN-US">Use of social media for patient care is the new frontier in the healthcare indus-try. Sharing of information between the clinicians and their patients is now so much easier. In slowly gaining a foothold worldwide it needs a healthy push to make it universally accepta-ble. Study the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare providers on the usage of social media in their clinical practice.</span><span lang="EN-US">A baseline cross – sectional study was conducted among 200 healthcare professionals from March 2015 to September 2015 on their knowledge, attitude, and practices in the use of social media for patient care in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia. A close ended self – administered validated questionnaire was used to gather data which was analyzed by using the SPSS ver. 21.0 software. 55.3% participants used social media for both professional and personal reasons. Some (25.3%) specified using it for patient care while a significant majority (52.9%) opined that it can be successfully used for patient interaction. Nearly 55% agreed that social media should not be banned due to its benefits as an efficient tool for patient communication. </span><span>S</span><span lang="EN-US">ocial media use for pa-tient doctor interaction should be encouraged to improve patient care through effective com-munication.</span>

PEDIATRIC SCREENING EXAMINATIONS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1968 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
Glenn Austin ◽  
William Foster ◽  
John C. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Pediatric Practice ◽  
Paramedical Personnel ◽  
Assistant Physician ◽  
Special Value ◽  
System Review ◽  
Pediatric Screening

A pediatric assistant performs health screening examinations in a private pediatric practice without the presence of the doctor. Only patients between the ages of 6 to 12 years who have no apparent significant problems and who have had a complete physical and history by a pediatrician the year previously are accepted for the screening, which includes a system review, height, weight, visual and hearing testing, hemoglobin, urinalysis, and immunizations. The pediatric assistant, chosen for her ability to communicate with mothers, is of special value in listening to minor complaints. The chart is reviewed by the child's pediatrician and problems are discussed with the assistant. Physician follow-up is accomplished if deemed helpful. This is accepted by patients, allows continuity of personal comprehensive medical care in the pediatric office at a reduced cost, and allows the physician more time for patient care while increasing efficient use of paramedical personnel. Possible misuse of screening examinations, with resulting impersonal and fragmented medical care, is discussed.

Editor Note Volume 3 Issue 1

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian James Martins
Keyword(s):  
Animal Models ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Medical Researchers ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Standards

The articles published in Volume 3, Issue 1 maintain the high standards for peer-reviewed journals. These articles are related to Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Animal Models, COVID-19 vaccines, Dentistry Data Analytics, and the Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 in children. The effort and expertise of these authors contribute to clinical and medical research and is the cornerstone of the scientific process with relevance to peer-review by medical researchers and healthcare professionals. The research questions in these articles are important and appropriate to the journal and adhere to journal standards and to the top 10% of papers published in the medical field.

scholarly journals Using and implementing care bundles for patients with acute admission for COPD: qualitative study of healthcare professionals’ experience in four hospitals in England

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e000515
Author(s):  
Ali Shaw ◽  
Katherine Morton ◽  
Anna King ◽  
Melanie Chalder ◽  
James Calvert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Process Of Care ◽  
Care Bundles ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundCare bundles are sets of evidence-based interventions to improve quality of hospital care at admission and discharge. Within a wider multi-method evaluation of care bundles for adults with an emergency admission for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a qualitative study was conducted. The aim was to evaluate how bundles were used, and healthcare professionals’ experiences of the impact of bundles on the process of care delivery.MethodsWithin the wider evaluation, four acute hospitals that were using COPD care bundles were purposefully sampled for geographical variation. Qualitative data were gathered through non-participant observation of patient care and interviews with healthcare professionals, patients and carers. This paper reports a thematic analysis of data from observation and interviews with professionals.ResultsHealthcare professionals generally experienced care bundles as positive for standardising working practices and patient care, valuing how bundles could support a clear care pathway for patients, enable transitions between settings and identify postdischarge support required by patients. Successful use of bundles was perceived as more likely with the presence of either (or both) a clinical champion for bundles and system-based initiatives such as financial incentives, within a local culture of quality improvement. Challenges in accurately diagnosing COPD hampered bundle use, including delivery of bundles to those subsequently considered ineligible, or missed opportunities to deliver admission bundles to those with COPD.ConclusionCare bundles shape admission and discharge care processes for patients with COPD, from the perspective of staff involved in their delivery. However, different organisational, staff and clinical factors aid or hinder bundle use in an acute hospital context, suggesting potentially resolvable reasons for variable implementation of bundles. Finally, bundles may enhance staff experience of care delivery, even if the impact on patient outcomes remains uncertain.

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