scholarly journals Suicide Prevention Training: Policies for Health Care Professionals Across the United States as of October 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (6) ◽  
pp. 760-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janessa M. Graves ◽  
Jessica L. Mackelprang ◽  
Sara E. Van Natta ◽  
Carrie Holliday
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training

scholarly journals Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Shibata
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cultural Competencies ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Context Although cultural competencies in athletic training education exist, there are limited international athletic training educational opportunities available. Study abroad experiences help students gain international and multicultural perspectives. The lack of study abroad opportunities is more pronounced in non–English-speaking countries. Objective The purpose of this article is to describe experiences with developing and conducting a short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Japan. Essential elements and recommendations based on the study abroad program are interwoven throughout the article. Background The diversity in the United States and among the collegiate student-athlete population has increased. However, the population of athletic training professionals does not match this diversity. This mismatch has increased attention to the demand to find ways to nurture cultural competencies in athletic trainers. Simultaneously with changes in the United States, growth of the athletic training profession and athletic training educational programs is noticeable in Japan and other non–English-speaking countries. A well-designed study abroad program can expose students to the unique perspectives of athletic training and/or related health care professions and nurture cultural competency. Recommendations(s) A short-term, faculty-led study abroad program should include an assistant and local facilitator, multiple site visits, at least a day without guidance from the program, an adequate balance between academic and cultural activities, program dinners, opportunities for students to present and share their experiences, and a focus on keeping the trip safe. Conclusion(s) The short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Japan offered unique opportunities for athletic training students to gain knowledge of and an appreciation for athletic training in diverse cultures and to incorporate these experiences into their future personal and professional practice. Further information and data are required to provide an optimum education for students to learn and apply cultural competencies as health care professionals.

scholarly journals Features, Functionality, and Acceptability of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 476-490
Author(s):  
Vinaya Manchaiah ◽  
George Vlaescu ◽  
Srinivas Varadaraj ◽  
Elizabeth Parks Aronson ◽  
Marc A. Fagelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Software Safety ◽  
Regulatory Aspects ◽  
The United Kingdom

Objective Although tinnitus is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in the general population, patients with bothersome tinnitus are challenged by issues related to accessibility of care and intervention options that lack strong evidence to support their use. Therefore, creative ways of delivering evidence-based interventions are necessary. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) demonstrates potential as a means of delivering this support but is not currently available in the United States. This article discusses the adaptation of an ICBT intervention, originally used in Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, for delivery in the United States. The aim of this study was to (a) modify the web platform's features to suit a U.S. population, (b) adapt its functionality to comply with regulatory aspects, and (c) evaluate the credibility and acceptability of the ICBT intervention from the perspective of health care professionals and patients with bothersome tinnitus. Materials/Method Initially, the iTerapi ePlatform developed in Sweden was adopted for use in the United States. Functional adaptations followed to ensure that the platform's functional and security features complied with both institutional and governmental regulations and that it was suitable for a U.S. population. Following these adaptations, credibility and acceptance of the materials were evaluated by both health care professionals ( n = 11) and patients with bothersome tinnitus ( n = 8). Results Software safety and compliance regulatory assessments were met. Health care professionals and patients reported favorable acceptance and satisfaction ratings regarding the content, suitability, presentation, usability, and exercises provided in the ICBT platform. Modifications to the features and functionality of the platform were made according to user feedback. Conclusions Ensuring that the ePlatform employed the appropriate features and functionalities for the intended population was essential to developing the Internet-based interventions. The favorable user evaluations indicated that the intervention materials were appropriate for the tinnitus population in the United States.

scholarly journals Responses to Concerning Posts on Social Media and Their Implications for Suicide Prevention Training for Military Veterans: Qualitative Study

10.2196/22076 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. e22076
Author(s):  
Alan R Teo ◽  
Wynn Strange ◽  
Ricky Bui ◽  
Steven K Dobscha ◽  
Sarah S Ono
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Relationship Closeness ◽  
Us Military ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Suicide Prevention Training

Background A “concerning post” is a display of a user’s emotional crisis on a social media platform. A better understanding of concerning posts is relevant to suicide prevention, but little is known about social media users’ attitudes and responses to concerning posts. Military veterans in the United States are disproportionately affected by suicide, often use social media, and may have exposure to individuals with elevated suicide risk via concerning posts. Objective The objective of the study was (1) to obtain insight into whether and how US military veterans respond to members of their social network on social media (ie, “friends”) who are experiencing substantial emotional distress, and (2) to identify potential interventions that could assist in users’ response to concerning posts. Methods We recruited veterans through Facebook and conducted semistructured interviews with 30 participants between June and December 2017. We used a summary template for rapid analysis of each interview, followed by double-coding using a codebook based on topic domains from the interview guide. Members of the research team met regularly to discuss emerging patterns in the data, generate themes, and select representative quotes for inclusion in the manuscript. Results Veterans were reluctant to disclose emotional and health issues on Facebook, but they were open to reaching out to others’ concerning posts. There was a complex calculus underlying whether and how veterans responded to a concerning post, which involved considering (1) physical proximity to the person posting, (2) relationship closeness, (3) existing responses to the post, and (4) ability to maintain contact with the person. Veterans desired additional training, backed by community-based veteran organizations, in how to respond to concerning posts from peers. Conclusions There is a need to incorporate features that will help veterans effectively respond to concerning posts from peers into suicide prevention training and to expand access for veterans to such training.

scholarly journals Health Care Professionals� Clinical Perspectives on Glycemic Control and Satisfaction With a New Blood Glucose Meter With a Color Range Indicator: Online Evaluation in India, Russia, China, and the United States (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Grady ◽  
Laurence Barry Katz ◽  
Pamela Anderson ◽  
Brian Leonard Levy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
The United States ◽  
Color Features ◽  
Glucose Meter ◽  
Diabetes Educators

BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated in patients with diabetes that displaying blood glucose results in association with color improved their ability to interpret glucose results. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of health care professionals (HCPs) in specific countries about the value of color on a new glucose meter and to determine if HCP perspectives among countries differ on the value of this approach in clinical practice. METHODS A total of 180 HCPs, including 105 endocrinologists, 34 primary care physicians, 25 diabetes educators, and 16 pharmacists, were recruited from India (n=50), Russia (n=50), China (n=50), and the United States (n=30). These HCPs experienced the OneTouch Select Plus Simple glucose meter online from their own office computer using interactive demonstrations (webpages, meter simulator, and video clips). After providing demographic and current clinical practice insights, HCPs responded to questions about the utility of the color-enhanced glucose meter. RESULTS Mean age and years in their current professional role for the 180 HCPs was 41.3 (SD 8.1) and 13.3 (SD 6.8) years for endocrinologists, 41.3 (SD 8.3) and 14.1 (SD 6.8) years for primary care physicians, 37.5 (SD 8.7) and 12.7 (SD 6.8) years for diabetes educators, and 35.9 (SD 5.3) and 9.5 (SD 5.2) years for pharmacists. In all, 88% (44/50) of Russian and 83% (25/30) of American HCPs said their patients find it easy to recognize low, in-range, or high blood glucose results compared to 56% (28/50) of HCPs in China and 42% (21/50) in India. Regardless of country, HCPs had less confidence that their patients act on blood glucose results with 52% (26/50) in Russia, 63% (19/30) in the United States, 60% (30/50) in China, and 40% (20/50) in India responding positively. During the interactive online meter experience, HCPs from all countries responded positively to questions about a meter with color features. After reflecting on the value of this meter, most HCPs strongly agreed or agreed their patients would be more inclined to act on results using a meter with color features (Russia: 92%, 46/50; United States: 70%, 21/30; China: 98%, 49/50; India: 94%, 47/50). They also said that color was particularly useful for patients with lower numeracy or education who may struggle with interpreting results (Russia: 98%, 49/50; United States: 77%, 23/30; China: 100%, 50/50; India: 82%, 41/50). CONCLUSIONS This multicountry online study provides evidence that HCPs had high overall satisfaction with the OneTouch Select Plus glucose meter, which uses color-coded information to assist patients with interpreting blood glucose results. This may be especially helpful in patient populations with low numeracy or literacy and limited access to health care and direct interaction with HCPs.

scholarly journals Sustainable Health Equity

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Henry Kerich
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
The United States ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
National Initiative ◽  
Sustainable Health

Sustainable Health Equity (SHE) is a progressive national initiative that promotes the health of individual citizens and communities by modifying socio economic and environmental factors that correspond to social determinants of health. The sustainable health equity focuses on modalities to engage policy actors, stakeholders and decision makers to conceptualize an actionable public health policy. The collaborative national initiative is multifaceted which is principally to provide consistent health care that does not vary according to demographics like gender, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic and geographical location. Cultural congruent and universal health care are the pillars to health equity in the United States. The Stakeholders include government, researchers, civil societies, health care professionals, providers and the public. An actionable SHE policy will advance public confidence in the executive, judiciary, legislators and public officials. Multidisciplinary and multilevel engagement is essential in addressing health disparity in the United States. Strategies to foster political power, create awareness, advocate for high-quality health care progress evidence- based practices, research and equal allocation of material and resources. SHE prospective is inherent with the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services unequivocal resonance in public service, and exemplary leadership.

Developing the Discipline and Practice of Comprehensive Men’s Health

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore J. Giorgianni ◽  
Demetrius J. Porche ◽  
Scott T. Williams ◽  
Janet H. Matope ◽  
Brandon L. Leonard
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
The United States ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health

Men of all ages in the United States experience disproportionately higher rates of morbidity and premature death than females. The reasons for this are complex and include biological, sociological, and health system–related issues, but this is also in part due to the fact that men and boys tend to lead more risky lifestyles and generally avoid preventive care when compared with women and girls. These disparities not only affect males but also their loved ones and can adversely affect their participation in the workforce and in their communities. Better understanding of the drivers of men’s health disparities is needed to enable health professionals to more effectively address this problem. One of the fundamental building blocks for changing health care delivery to males is to provide a core curricular framework for education and training of health professionals related to the specific health issues of men and boys. This article will present a study assessing what men’s health courses are available in the United States and identifying the content within such courses that will prepare health care professionals to deliver programs and care to this demographic. The study identified that as of 2012, there were only 21 courses in 18 institutions that address gender-appropriate health care for boys and men. The authors conclude that developing and incorporating an expert, consensus-based men’s health core curriculum in universities and colleges, particularly in health professional programs, is an extremely important cornerstone in advancing the science and practice of true and balanced gender-based care delivery.

Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines and Their Impact on Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-30
Author(s):  
Paula McCauley
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
The United States ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Equity And Efficiency ◽  
Hospital Acquired

The growing concern for hospital-acquired infections in health care has stimulated the development of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines. Health care institutions across the United States are increas- ing their focus on the implementation of clinical practice guidelines using current EBP. Adherence to these guidelines by health care professionals is expected to improve the quality, equity, and efficiency of patient care.

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