scholarly journals LIVE EXPERIENCES OF CORONA WARRIORS: CHALLENGES AND ISSUES DURING MANAGING COVID PATIENTS AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OF COVID-19 HOSPITAL, VADODARA

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12 (SPECIAL ISSUE)) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional

Digital Diabetes Care System Observations from a market acceptance evaluation study in Vietnam (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Quang Khanh ◽  
Pham Nhu Hao ◽  
Eytan Roitman ◽  
Baruch Marganitt ◽  
Avivit Cahn
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Physician Satisfaction ◽  
Diabetes Clinic ◽  
Blood Glucose Monitor ◽  
Hba1c Levels

BACKGROUND Digital technologies are gaining an important role in the management of patients with diabetes. The GlucoMe solution integrates multiple aspects of diabetes care: 1) Wireless blood glucose monitor - communicates glucose data automatically to any smartphone; 2) Mobile-app - securely transmits real-time blood glucose monitor data for cloud based analyses, and enables 2-way communication between patients and health care professionals; 3) Digital diabetes clinic – analyzes and presents data to the health care professional; and 4) Control tower software provides population management reports and sends individualized alerts. OBJECTIVE Assess clinical outcomes and user satisfaction of incorporating the GlucoMe digital solution in diabetes clinics of a developing country. METHODS Five hospital endocrinology clinics in Vietnam participated in a market acceptance evaluation pilot of the GlucoMe system. The clinics sequentially recruited all patients willing to join, so long as they had a smartphone and access to internet connectivity. Patients were provided with the GlucoMe app and blood glucose monitor and instructed in their use in individual or groups sessions. The digital diabetes clinic and control tower software were installed in the clinic computers. Face-to-face visits were conducted at baseline and at 12 weeks, with monthly digital visits scheduled in the interim and additional digital visits performed as needed. HbA1c levels were measured at baseline and at 12 weeks (±20 days). Treatment modification was at the discretion of the treating physician. Outcome measures included adherence to glucose monitoring, change in glycemic parameters and patient and physician satisfaction as assessed by questionnaires. Only patients completing the pilot were included in data analyses. RESULTS The study recruited 300 patients of whom 279 patients completed the evaluation. Dropout was due to change in internet access availability (18) or death (3). Adherence to glucose measurements gradually declined, yet, at study end 81% of the patients were measuring glucose at least once a week. Digital contact from the health care professional to the patient or vice-versa (excluding automated alerts) occurred in average every 6.2 days. Average glucose levels declined from 170.4±64.6 mg/dl in the first two weeks to 150.8±53.2 mg/dl in the last two weeks (P<0.001) (n=221). HbA1c levels at baseline and 12 weeks were available for only 126 of the patients and declined from 8.3±1.9% to 7.6±1.3 (P<0.001). Over 95% of the physicians and patients stated they would strongly support the broad usage of the GlucoMe platform in diabetes clinics across the country. CONCLUSIONS The GlucoMe digital solution was broadly accepted by both patients and health care professionals and improved glycemic outcomes. The digital platform yielded increased number of patient-health care professional interactions, yet of short duration, enabling judicious allocation of limited time resources. The durability, scalability and cost-effectiveness of this approach merit further study.

Implementation of an Electronic Dashboard for Reporting and Tracking of Health Care Professional Requirements

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
Christina Cinelli ◽  
David Somsen ◽  
Ashley Quinn ◽  
Nancy Horn ◽  
Rebecca Murray
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Professional Requirements

scholarly journals Evaluating Metrics Applied to the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Role: A Survey-Based Study of Canadian MSL Leaders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munaza Saleem ◽  
Lisa Cesario ◽  
Lisa Wilcox ◽  
Marsha Haynes ◽  
Simon Collin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Specialty Care ◽  
Product Lifecycle ◽  
The Past ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Quantitative Metrics ◽  
Frequency Of Use

Abstract Introduction Metrics utilized within the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role are plentiful and traditionally quantitative. We sought to understand the current use and value of metrics applied to the MSL role, including the use of qualitative metrics. Methods We developed a list of 70 MSL leaders working in Canada, spanning 29 companies. Invitations were emailed Jun 16, 2020 and the 25-question online survey was open for 3 weeks. Questions were designed to assess demographics as well as how and why metrics are applied to the MSL role. Data analyses were descriptive. Results Responses were received from 44 leaders (63%). Of the 42 eligible, 45% had ≤ 2 years of experience as MSL leaders and 86% supported specialty care products over many phases of the product lifecycle. A majority (69%) agreed or strongly agreed that metrics are critical to understanding whether an MSL is delivering value, and 98% had used metrics in the past year. The most common reason to use metrics was ‘to show value/impact of MSLs to leadership’ (66%). The most frequently used metric was ‘number of health-care professional (HCP) interactions’, despite this being seen as having moderate value. Quantitative metrics were used more often than qualitative, although qualitative were more often highly valued. Conclusion The data collected show a lack of agreement between the frequency of use for some metrics and their value in demonstrating the contribution of an MSL. Overall, MSL leaders in our study felt qualitative metrics were a better means of showing the true impact of MSLs.

From qualified physician to licensed health care professional: the time has come to change mifepristone's label

Contraception ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel M. Foster ◽  
Courtney B. Jackson ◽  
Kathryn J. LaRoche ◽  
Katherine Simmonds ◽  
Diana Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional

Primer on Simplified Statistics for the Health Care Professional

1992 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 76-77
Author(s):  
Paula Swain ◽  
Linda Barley ◽  
Steplianie Valesky
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional
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