scholarly journals The Application of Drones in Healthcare and Health-Related Services in North America: A Scoping Review

Drones ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Bradley Hiebert ◽  
Elysée Nouvet ◽  
Vyshnave Jeyabalan ◽  
Lorie Donelle
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Service Accessibility ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Related Service

Using drone aircraft to deliver healthcare and other health-related services is a relatively new application of this technology in North America. For health service providers, drones represent a feasible means to increase their efficiency and ability to provide services to individuals, especially those in difficult to reach locations. This paper presents the results of a scoping review of the research literature to determine how drones are used for healthcare and health-related services in North America, and how such applications account for human operating and machine design factors. Data were collected from PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore using a block search protocol that combined 13 synonyms for “drone” and eight broad terms capturing healthcare and health-related services. Four-thousand-six-hundred-and-sixty-five documents were retrieved, and following a title, abstract, and full-text screening procedure completed by all authors, 29 documents were retained for analysis through an inductive coding process. Overall, findings indicate that drones may represent a financially feasible means to promote healthcare and health-related service accessibility for those in difficult-to-reach areas; however, further work is required to fully understand the costs to healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

scholarly journals Understanding health-related behavior among adolescents living with HIV in Lima, Peru

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly A. Rodriguez ◽  
Emiliano Valle ◽  
Jerome Galea ◽  
Milagros Wong ◽  
Lenka Kolevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
History Of ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background The global HIV burden among adolescents ages 10–19 is growing. This population concurrently confronts the multifaceted challenges of adolescence and living with HIV. With the goal of informing future interventions tailored to this group, we assessed sexual activity, HIV diagnosis disclosure, combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) adherence, and drug use among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Lima, Peru. Methods Adolescents at risk or with a history of suboptimal cART adherence completed a self-administered, health behaviors survey and participated in support group sessions, which were audio recorded and used as a qualitative data source. Additionally, we conducted in-depth interviews with caregivers and care providers of ALHIV. Thematic content analysis was performed on the group transcripts and in-depth interviews and integrated with data from the survey to describe adolescents’ health related behaviors. Results We enrolled 34 ALHIV, of which 32 (14 male, 18 female, median age 14.5 years) completed the health behavior survey. Nine (28%) adolescents reported prior sexual intercourse, a minority of whom (44%) reported using a condom. cART adherence was highest in the 10–12 age group with 89% reporting ≤2 missed doses in the last month, compared to 36% in adolescents 13 years or older. Over 80% of adolescents had never disclosed their HIV status to a friend or romantic partner. Adolescents, caregivers, and health service providers described sexual health misinformation and difficulty having conversations about sexual health and HIV. Conclusions In this group of ALHIV, adherence to cART declined with age and condom use among sexually active adolescents was low. Multifactorial interventions addressing sexual health, gaps in HIV-related knowledge, and management of disclosure and romantic relationships are urgently needed for this population.

scholarly journals BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE AGE-RELATED SERVICE ACCESS IN UTAH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S884-S885
Author(s):  
Alex T Schiwal ◽  
Elizabeth B Fauth
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service Access ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Time Model ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Related Service

Abstract Utah is projected to be in the top 10 states for growth in the aging population, but it is among the most rural. Local and regional contexts guide policy and practice, and these perspectives will inform solutions as more older adults require services in rural and other under-served areas in the coming decades. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Process-Person-Context-Time model, this study used a qualitative participatory research orientation involving stakeholders in Utah’s aging service system in order to identify local barriers and solutions to accessing rural aging services. The stakeholders included service providers, caregivers, older adults, state-administrators, and other community members. There were 3 male and 7 female participants ranging in age from 40 to 80. Thematic analysis revealed that communities faced barriers common to rural areas (local service insufficiencies, distance and time concerns, systemic issues such as healthcare and ageism, finances - both personal and programmatic were deemed a recurrent barrier, in addition to transportation issues. However, participants reported assets in rural areas, such as a strong sense of belonging in the community and creative problem solving. Solutions for improving access to age-related services included strategies for making information more available, publicized, and centralized and increasing access to telehealth or internet-delivered services and health information. These barriers and solutions were nested across the levels of context in Bronfenbrenner’s model, with both person, time, and in interactions (processes) having influence, but localized analysis of the barriers is necessary to ensure that the solutions are appropriate in a specific context.

Experiences of Racism and Racial Tensions Among African American Women Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Practice: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 438-457
Author(s):  
Lara B. Gerassi
Keyword(s):  
Black Women ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
African American Women ◽  
White Women ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Related Service

Barriers faced by Black women when navigating commercial sexual exploitation (CSE)-related services remain understudied. This qualitative study explores (a) Black women’s experiences of racism when accessing services in CSE-related organizations and (b) the existence and manifestation of racial tensions in practice. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 adult women who traded sex as adults and 20 CSE-related service providers. Findings suggest that Black women perceive preferential treatment given to White women. Racial tensions between women accessing programs were identified, as well as a promising practice of intergroup dialogue groups addressing racism, privilege, and oppression. Implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Connecting the World of Healthcare Virtually: A Scoping Review on Virtual Care Delivery

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1325
Author(s):  
Cindy (Zhirui) Li ◽  
Elizabeth M. Borycki ◽  
Andre W. Kushniruk
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Virtual Care ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Remote Care

Virtual care extends beyond the walls of healthcare organizations to provide care at a distance. Although virtual care cannot be regarded as a solution for all health-related inquiries, it provides another care delivery channel for specific patient populations with appointments that do not require in-person physical examinations or procedures. A scoping review was conducted to define the meaning of virtual care, understand how virtual care has influenced the healthcare industry and is being expanded to complement the existing healthcare system, and describe the outcomes of using virtual care for patients and providers. Findings from the scoping review suggest that virtual care encompasses the provision of care using advanced video conferencing technology to support remote care that takes place between patients and providers and the use of virtual reality technology to simulate care environments. Some of virtual care’s use in healthcare includes application to pain and anxiety management, virtual consultations and follow-up visits, rehabilitation and therapy services, outpatient clinics, and emergency services. Lastly, from a provider and patient perspective, while both saw benefits of virtual care and scored the service relatively high on satisfaction after using virtual care, the greatest barrier to using virtual care may be technological challenges.

The Relationship between Health- and Fitness-Related Social Media Use and Consumers' Disordered Eating

Marketing ZFP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
Vivienne Schünemeyer ◽  
Gianfranco Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Related Service ◽  
The Relationship

Health-related services shared through social media are enjoying considerable growth, particularly among young people, yet they have potentially detrimental outcomes for consumer well-being. This research undertakes an examination of literature pertaining to health-related social media use in an effort to explore its relationship with disordered eating in particular. In line with objectification theory, Study 1 affirms that viewing images and videos posted on health-related social media is positively associated with the level of people’s disordered eating. Furthermore, Study 2 clarifies that this relationship is mediated, as expected, by social physique anxiety, and it also is unexpectedly moderated by general social media use. That is, the relationship between viewing health-related images and videos and disordered eating is stronger among consumers who exhibit low and medium social media use rather than those with high social media use. The implications of these findings are relevant for both health-related service research and public policy.

scholarly journals Health service providers’ perspectives on the influence of modern health systems on adolescents’ sexual health practices in Umguza and Mberengwa districts of Zimbabwe

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilfred Njabulo Nunu ◽  
Lufuno Makhado ◽  
Jabu Tsakani Mabunda ◽  
Rachel Tsakani Lebese
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Indigenous Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Health service providers play a significant role in crafting and implementing health policies and programs that manage adolescent sexual health-related issues at different health system levels. These influence adolescent sexual behaviours and practices. Aim This study explored the roles of health service providers in managing adolescent sexual issues and how this impacts their sexual behaviours and practices. The study further probed the health service providers on how the indigenous health system could be integrated into the modern health system for effective management of adolescent sexual health related issues. Methods A qualitative cross-sectional survey was conducted on purposively selected health service providers in health facilities in Mberengwa and Umguza districts. Data was collected using unstructured interviews that were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed. Findings were presented as clearly defined as superordinate and subordinate themes. Results A total of five superordinate themes and 19 subordinate themes emerged from the interrogated data. The superordinate themes were: overview of adolescent sexual health issues, role of modern health system in adolescent sexual health issues, challenges encountered, indigenous health system factors that could be factored into modern health systems, and strategies to foster the integration of indigenous health system and modern health system. The subordinate themes explored in-depth the findings of the key stakeholders under the five superordinate themes. Conclusions From the findings, it can be concluded that health service providers play an essential role in shaping and providing adolescent sexual health services that adolescents utilise despite challenges that have reduced demand for these services. Therefore, there is a need to point out that there is a window of opportunity to foster collaborations between the indigenous health system and the modern health system as they strive to serve the adolescents to the best of their ability though in different contextual settings.

scholarly journals Conceptualizing Health Promotion in Relation to Outpatient Healthcare Building Design: A Scoping Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elke Miedema ◽  
Göran Lindahl ◽  
Marie Elf
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Current State ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Behavior Health ◽  
Associated Design

Objective: This review explored different conceptualizations of health promotion in the context of, and in relation to, outpatient building design. Background: Today’s healthcare organizations are implementing holistic healthcare approaches such as health promotion, while simultaneously increasing their outpatient services. These health promotion approaches, focused on empowering people to take control of their health, are expected to have implications for the outpatient healthcare building design. Yet there is limited knowledge what these may be. A review of the literature on the current state of the art is thus needed to enable and support dialog on future healthcare building design. Method: A scoping review of 4,506 papers, collected from four databases and three scientific journals in 2015, resulted in 14 papers relating health promotion to building design and outpatient healthcare. From the subsequent content analysis, multiple common themes and subthemes emerged. Results: The review reveals diverse range of health promotion interpretations, three health promotion perspectives (health behavior, health equity, and sense of coherence), associated design approaches, design objectives, health-related outcomes, building features, and solutions. Conclusions: While diverse health promotion perspectives might merely represent variations in focus, these differences become problematic when relating to building design. To support further dialogs on development of health promotion in, and in relation to, the build environment, there is a need to strengthen the health promotion vocabulary. Further research is needed to compare different design approaches and how these can be combined to minimize contradicting implications for building design.

scholarly journals A Systematic Scoping Review of How Healthcare Organizations Are Facilitating Access to Fruits and Vegetables in Their Patient Populations

2020 ◽  
Vol 150 (11) ◽  
pp. 2859-2873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Veldheer ◽  
Christina Scartozzi ◽  
Amy Knehans ◽  
Tamara Oser ◽  
Natasha Sood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Selection Bias ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Study Quality ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improve Patient

ABSTRACT Background There is compelling evidence on the impact of diet as preventative medicine, and with rising health care costs healthcare organizations are attempting to identify interventions to improve patient health outcomes. Objectives The purpose of this systematic scoping review was to characterize existing healthcare organization–based interventions to improve access to fruits and vegetables (F&V) for their patient populations. In addition, we aimed to review the impact of identified interventions on dietary intake and health outcomes. Methods Titles and abstracts were searched in PubMed® (MEDLINE®), Embase®, CINAHL®, and the Cochrane Library® from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 2019. To be selected for inclusion, original studies must have included a healthcare organization and have had a programmatic focus on increasing access to or providing fresh F&V to patients in an outpatient, naturalistic setting. The Effective Public Health Practice Project tool was used to assess study quality in 6 domains (selection bias, study design, confounders, blinding, data collection methods, and withdrawals and dropouts). Results A total of 8876 abstracts were screened, yielding 44 manuscripts or abstracts from 27 programs. Six program models were identified: 1) a cash-back rebate program, 2) F&V voucher programs, 3) garden-based programs, 4) subsidized food box programs, 5) home-delivery meal programs, and 6) collaborative food pantry–clinical programs. Only 6 of 27 studies included a control group. The overall quality of the studies was weak due to participant selection bias and incomplete reporting on data collection tools, confounders, and dropouts. Given the heterogeneity of outcomes measured and weak study quality, conclusions regarding dietary and health-related outcomes were limited. Conclusions Healthcare-based initiatives to improve patient access to F&V are novel and have promise. However, future studies will need rigorous study designs and validated data collection tools, particularly related to dietary intake, to better determine the effect of these interventions on health-related outcomes.

scholarly journals How IT Investments Help Hospitals Gain and Sustain Reputation in the Media: The Role of Signaling and Framing

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torsten Oliver Salge ◽  
David Antons ◽  
Michael Barrett ◽  
Rajiv Kohli ◽  
Eivor Oborn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Press Releases ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
It Investments ◽  
Information Intermediaries ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
The Media

Practice- and Policy-Oriented Abstract Understanding how IT investments help organizations to build and sustain reputation is of particular relevance for healthcare practitioners and policy makers because patients are often unable to assess the quality of care, relying instead on the reputation of health service providers in the media, such as newspapers. As information intermediaries, journalists detect, aggregate, and translate the weaker signals for quality, such as state-of-the-art IT, that a hospital emanates. Our analysis of 152 hospital organizations in England, complemented by interviews with healthcare journalists, shows that journalists write less negatively about hospitals when healthcare organizations’ IT equipment investments are high. This implies that investments in IT equipment can buffer hospitals from negative press, thereby helping them to gain and maintain a strong reputation in the media. Practitioners and policy makers may incorporate the reputational effect of IT when making investment decisions and further amplify such IT investment through press releases, corporate reports, and media interactions.

Perceptions of a Collaborative Professional Learning Program: Seeing the “Bigger Picture”

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 290-303
Author(s):  
P. Charlie Buckley ◽  
Kimberly A. Murza ◽  
Tami Cassel
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Related Service

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of special education practitioners (i.e., speech-language pathologists, special educators, para-educators, and other related service providers) on their role as communication partners after participation in the Social Communication and Engagement Triad (Buckley et al., 2015 ) yearlong professional learning program. Method A qualitative approach using interviews and purposeful sampling was used. A total of 22 participants who completed participation in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the program were interviewed. Participants were speech-language pathologists, special educators, para-educators, and other related service providers. Using a grounded theory approach (Glaser & Strauss, 1967 ) to data analysis, open, axial, and selective coding procedures were followed. Results Three themes emerged from the data analysis and included engagement as the goal, role as a communication partner, and importance of collaboration. Conclusions Findings supported the notion that educators see the value of an integrative approach to service delivery, supporting students' social communication and engagement across the school day but also recognizing the challenges they face in making this a reality.

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