Building infrastructure and operating-technological options in post-COVID-19 oral health care

During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about the impact of the aerosol generated in dental procedures on the spread of disease led to additional infection control measures that will remain as part of the biosafety routine after the end of the pandemic. This article addresses a little discussed topic that concerns the need to adapt the physical space and operational-technological choices for post-COVID dental care19. The current architecture of spaces for dental care in teaching and public health service units allows the care of several patients simultaneously. However, aerosols are produced routinely during dental procedures, with a real possibility of contamination between different patients. In this way, we present perspectives and suggestions for readjusting these spaces for teaching units and public health services in the short, medium and long term and also for using the resources of Information and Communication Technologies and minimally invasive dentistry.

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Underlying Chronic Disease and COVID-19 Infection: A State-of-the-Art Review

Jundishapur Journal of Chronic Disease Care ◽

10.5812/jjcdc.103452 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Habib Haybar ◽

Khalil Kazemnia ◽

Fakher Rahim

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Chronic Disease ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Control Measures ◽

Healthcare Staff ◽

Public Health Services ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

The World

Context: In late December 2019, a new coronavirus, called COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV), triggered the outbreak of pneumonia from Wuhan (Han’s seafood market) in China, which is now possessing major public health threats to the world. The objective of this review was to describe the epidemiology of COVID-19 in different chronic diseases and understand the pathophysiological mechanisms by which the virus can lead to the progression of these diseases. Results: The prevalence of COVID-19 infection has become a clinical threat to the general population and healthcare staff around the world. However, knowledge is limited about this new virus. The most commonly reported conditions are diabetes mellitus, chronic lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. Conclusions: Effective antiviral therapy and vaccination are currently being evaluated and under-development. What we can do now is the aggressive implementation of infection control measures to prevent the human-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Public health services should also monitor the situation. The more the knowledge about this new virus and its prevalence, the better the ability of us to deal with it. It is hoped that we will overcome COVID-19 soon with the discovery of effective vaccines, drugs, and treatments.

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Anti-Corruption Education in Milenial Era (Case Study in Poltekes Kemenkes Pangkalpinang)

Berumpun International Journal of Social Politics and Humanities ◽

10.33019/berumpun.v2i1.16 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 32-39

Author(s):

Muhammad Seto

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Family Environment ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Active Role ◽

Public Health Services ◽

Information And Communication ◽

External Causes ◽

The Impact

This research is conducted to describe and analyze student’s understanding of the concept of the notion of corruption, an indication of corruption, the impact and dangers of corruption against themselves, their families and the state, the risk in doing the act of corruption, the notion of anti-corruption, sense of values that indicated the behavior of Anti-corruption, and so on. The research was actualized by the implementing the Anti-corruption Culture Education, including: the implementation of Role Play on internal and external causes based on case scenarios precisely and students understand the internal and external causes. Making anti-corruption media; giving opinion on social media sites, presenting materials of anti-corruption in the Campus Dakwah Institution (LDK), posters, banners, the declaration of honest movement on examination, role plays/drama/short videos on anti-corruption in accordance with the themes were packaged in unique and interesting ways. Doing activities that demonstrated the values and principles of the anti-corruption such as: honesty canteen, daily activities, conducting field surveys on public health services of the ministry of health programs, conducting field survey / visiting the Indonesian Court for Corruption Crimes, and socialization in efforts to prevent corruption. Higher Education played an active role in the anti-corruption movement by giving the anti-corruption culture that handled by educators. The role of educators were to provide the understanding and set an example in the anti-corruption movement to students by utilizing information and communication technologies which are growing increasingly sophisticated in this millennial era. College students were able to perform the anti-corruption action and got involved in supporting anti-corruption movement in the family environment, campus, local and national communities in order to create a clean, corruption-free nation.

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PP156 New Information And Communication Technologies And Hospitals' Design

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care ◽

10.1017/s0266462317002951 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. 142-142

Author(s):

Eduardo Alves ◽

Benefran Bezerra

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Radio Frequency Identification ◽

Point Of Care ◽

Physical Space ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Laboratory Equipment ◽

New Information ◽

The Future ◽

Information And Communication ◽

The Impact

INTRODUCTION:The hospital's design today must be prepared for changes resulting from the incorporation of new information and communication technologies (ICT) (1). These will affect non-finalistic (warehouse, archive), diagnostic support (laboratory and image) and finalistic activities (emergency, surgical center, clinics) (2). The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is fundamental in the dimension of the impact of each technology on the structure of healthcare facilities (HCF). In this way, this work intends to evaluate the trends of impact of the new ICT on hospitals’ structure.METHODS:The main technologies under discussion in Management of HCF in Brazillian Health Regulatory Agency were raised. From this survey an impact matrix was built with hospital environmental design and the trends of adequacy of its space.RESULTS:ICT that tend to decrease the physical space are: electronic health record for the archive, use of digital imaging for radiology, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) for the warehouse, point of care and automated laboratory equipment for clinical laboratories.ICT that tend to increase physical space are: Telemedicine for the surgical center, Internet of Things - IoT for Intensive Care Units, beds for emergency and hospitalization.The technologies that present an undefined tendency in relation to physical space are: automatic dispensers of drugs for nursing posts.The use of database servers and the need for network points are still undefined due to the use of Wi-Fi technology and cloud storage. However, it's possible to increase use of electricity and the internet.CONCLUSIONS:It is concluded that the new ICT will have an impact on the planning and building of the future HCF (3). The designs of today's buildings should consider this trend so that the future reality is adequate and the regulatory requirements about HCF should be able to consider it.

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The Influence of Infectious Diseases on Dentistry

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1044 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 225-231

Author(s):

Anil Reddy ◽

Shankar Gouda Patil ◽

Raghunath Puttaiah

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Infection Control ◽

Disease Control ◽

Emerging Diseases ◽

Control Measures ◽

Health Concern ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACT Dentistry, predominantly a surgical field with frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, is a high-risk occupation with respect to occupationally acquiring infectious diseases. On the same note, patients are also at risk of being infected, if adequate infection control measures are not strictly followed. Traditionally, based on the routes of disease transmission, we can categorize diseases that are bloodborne, airborne and also through fomites. Within these traditional categories also fall the new and emerging diseases that have had serious public health consequences of morbidity and mortality. As a health care provider, dentists must understand the impact of these diseases, and strictly implement practical disease control measures during provision of dental care and reduce the spread within the clinical arena. Common diseases of public health concern that need to be addressed are bloodborne diseases, such as hepatitis A, E, B, C, D and G, HIV; respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), AH1N1 influenza and immunizable childhood diseases. Apart from infection control measures, we must implement public health policy measures, such as immunization of current and prospective health care personnel (students in the dental profession) against immunizable diseases, utilize disease screening measures, postexposure disease control measures and utilize standard and additional precautions, the latter as required in certain instances.

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Public health implications of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: a rapid scoping review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055781 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. e055781

Author(s):

Mari Somerville ◽

Janet A Curran ◽

Justine Dol ◽

Leah Boulos ◽

Lynora Saxinger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Control Measures ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Health Measures ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

The Impact

ObjectivesThe four SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC; Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta) identified by May 2021 are highly transmissible, yet little is known about their impact on public health measures. We aimed to synthesise evidence related to public health measures and VOC.DesignA rapid scoping review.Data sourcesOn 11 May 2021, seven databases (MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Central Register of Controlled Trials, Epistemonikos’ L-OVE on COVID-19, medRxiv, bioRxiv) were searched for terms related to VOC, public health measures, transmission and health systems. No limit was placed on date of publication.Eligibility criteriaStudies were included if they reported on any of the four VOCs and public health measures, and were available in English. Only studies reporting on data collected after October 2020, when the first VOC was reported, were included.Data extraction and synthesisTitles, abstracts and full-text articles were screened by two independent reviewers. Data extraction was completed by two independent reviewers using a standardised form. Data synthesis and reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines.ResultsOf the 37 included studies, the majority assessed the impact of Alpha (n=32) and were conducted in Europe (n=12) or the UK (n=9). Most were modelling studies (n=28) and preprints (n=28). The majority of studies reported on infection control measures (n=17), followed by modifying approaches to vaccines (n=13), physical distancing (n=6) and either mask wearing, testing or hand washing (n=2). Findings suggest an accelerated vaccine rollout is needed to mitigate the spread of VOC.ConclusionsThe increased severity of VOC requires proactive public health measures to control their spread. Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence for continued implementation of public health measures in conjunction with vaccine rollout. With no studies reporting on Delta, there is a need for further research on this and other emerging VOC on public health measures.

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Quantifying the impact of individual and collective compliance with infection control measures for ethical public health policy

10.1101/2021.12.02.21267207 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Roberts ◽

Euzebiusz Jamrozik ◽

George S. Heriot ◽

Michael J. Selgelid ◽

Joel C. Miller

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Infectious Disease ◽

Disease Transmission ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Control Measures ◽

Infectious Individual ◽

The Public ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Mathematical Techniques ◽

The Impact

AbstractCompliance with infectious disease control measures can benefit public health but be burdensome for individuals. This raises ethical questions regarding the value of the public health benefit created by individual and collective compliance. Answering such questions requires estimating the total benefit from an individual’s compliance, and how much of that benefit is experienced by others. This is complicated by “overdetermination” in infectious disease transmission: each susceptible person may have contact with more than one infectious individual, such that preventing one transmission may have no net effect if the same susceptible person is infected later. This article explores mathematical techniques enabling quantification of the impacts of individuals and groups complying with three types of public health measures: quarantine of arrivals, isolation of infected individuals, and vaccination/prophylaxis. The models presented suggest that these interventions all exhibit synergy: each intervention becomes more effective on a per-individual basis as the number complying increases, because overdetermination of outcomes is reduced, Thus additional compliance reduces transmission to a greater degree.

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THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ON THE ECONOMY OF OUR COUNTRY

Innovation in the economy ◽

10.26739/2181-9491-2020-11-11 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 80-85

Author(s):

Bekzod Bobomurodov ◽

◽

Dilfuza Akabirxodjayeva

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Analytical Analysis ◽

Information And Communication ◽

The Impact

This article has discussed the importance of information and communication technologies for the economy of Uzbekistan and the ongoing reforms in this area. The purpose of the study is to give suggestions and recommendations for the development of ICT in Uzbekistan. In the article, an analytical analysis of employment in the field of ICT has been accomplished.

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Providing multilingual logistics communication in COVID-19 disaster relief

Multilingua ◽

10.1515/multi-2020-0110 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (5) ◽

pp. 517-528

Author(s):

Jie Zhang ◽

Yuqin Wu

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Disaster Relief ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Response And Recovery ◽

Important Means ◽

National Emergency ◽

The Impact

AbstractTranslation is an important means of enabling access to information in an emergency response. Increasingly, volunteer translators have been using social media platforms to self-organize and carry out urgent translation tasks that effectively complement official disaster relief efforts. However, the role of crowdsourced translations and the capacity of volunteer translators in reducing the impact of disasters remain underestimated and therefore understudied. Based on semi-structured interviews with five volunteer translators and online observation of their translation practices, this study investigates the role of a volunteer-driven crowdsourced translation effort in facilitating the donation and procurement of medical supplies between Wuhan and the world. By addressing the real challenges of urgent crisis communication in Wuhan in the early stages of the pandemic, this study draws attention to the need to integrate information and communication technologies with multilingual resources for disaster relief. In addition, it calls for the inclusion of multilingual logistics in national emergency preparation, response and recovery plans.

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The impact of population-wide rapid antigen testing on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in Slovakia

Science ◽

10.1126/science.abf9648 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. eabf9648

Author(s):

Martin Pavelka ◽

Kevin Van-Zandvoort ◽

Sam Abbott ◽

Katharine Sherratt ◽

Marek Majdan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Control Measures ◽

Infection Control Measures ◽

Household Members ◽

The Impact ◽

Antigen Testing

Slovakia conducted multiple rounds of population-wide rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 in late 2020, combined with a period of additional contact restrictions. Observed prevalence decreased by 58% (95% CI: 57-58%) within one week in the 45 counties that were subject to two rounds of mass testing, an estimate that remained robust when adjusting for multiple potential confounders. Adjusting for epidemic growth of 4.4% (1.1-6.9%) per day preceding the mass testing campaign, the estimated decrease in prevalence compared to a scenario of unmitigated growth was 70% (67-73%). Modelling indicated that this decrease could not be explained solely by infection control measures, but required the additional impact of isolation and quarantine of household members of those testing positive.

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The Teaching Digital Competence of Health Sciences Teachers. A Study at Andalusian Universities (Spain)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052552 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2552 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Julio Cabero-Almenara ◽

Julio Barroso-Osuna ◽

Juan-Jesús Gutiérrez-Castillo ◽

Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Teaching Skills ◽

Digital Competence ◽

Digital Resources ◽

Teaching Competence ◽

Information And Communication ◽

The Impact ◽

Educational Field

The impact and benefit that information and communication technologies (ICT) have in the educational field require new teaching skills. This fact has been increased by the recent crisis caused by COVID-19. This study tries to investigate the level of digital teaching competence (DTC) of Higher Education teachers of Health Sciences, and its relationship with several variables. For this, it has the participation of 300 teachers from the 9 universities of Andalusia (Spain). The research is structured through a descriptive (RQ1) and inferential (RQ2) design. The answers given to the DigCompEdu Check-In questionnaire adapted to the Spanish context are analyzed. The results, which show high levels of reliability of the questionnaire (Cronbach and McDonald) and validity (CFA), indicate that the level of competence is basic-intermediate. In addition, the area in which teachers excel is digital resources. For this reason, it is proposed to structure personalized training plans and continue expanding the characteristics of this study at an international level.

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