scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Views and Experiences of Women and Health Care Professionals about Free Maternal Vaccinations Administered at Community Pharmacies

Vaccines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Gauld ◽  
Samuel Martin ◽  
Owen Sinclair ◽  
Helen Petousis-Harris ◽  
Felicity Dumble ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Frontline Staff ◽  
Verbal Explanation ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Delivery Options ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Background: A policy to extend funding of maternal pregnancy influenza and pertussis vaccinations to community pharmacies could address low pregnancy vaccine uptake. The policy has been implemented in one region in New Zealand. This study explored the views and experiences of women eligible for the vaccines and health care professionals regarding funded maternal vaccinations in pharmacy. Methods: Women in late pregnancy or with an infant, and midwives, pharmacists, and general practice staff were selected purposively and interviewed regarding maternal vaccinations and the new policy, including their awareness and views of the funded vaccinations in pharmacies, and how this policy worked in practice. Enablers and barriers to vaccination by pharmacists were explored. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using a framework approach. Results: Fifty-three interviews were conducted. Most women and health care professionals viewed funded maternal vaccinations in pharmacies positively with respect to increasing awareness and providing delivery options. Many women received messages from pharmacies. Most pharmacies used posters, leaflets and/or verbal explanation to pregnant women to raise awareness of the vaccinations. Not all pharmacies provided these vaccinations, and frontline staff could help to raise awareness. Conclusion: Funded maternal vaccinations in pharmacies are generally well accepted and provide an opportunity to increase uptake and prevent disease.

scholarly journals Integration of and visions for community pharmacy in primary health care in Denmark

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 2212
Author(s):  
Rikke N. Hansen ◽  
Lotte S. Nørgaard ◽  
Ulla Hedegaard ◽  
Lone Søndergaard ◽  
Kerly Servilieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Central Government ◽  
National Level ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The Government

In 2014, the Danish government launched a plan for health entitled: “Healthier lives for everyone – national goals for the health of Danes within the next 10 years”. The overall objective is to prolong healthy years of life and to reduce inequality in health. In Denmark, the responsibility for health and social care is shared between the central government, the regions and the municipalities. National and local strategies seek to enhance public health through national and local initiatives initiated by different stakeholders. The Danish community pharmacies also contribute to promoting public health through distribution of and counselling on medication in the entire country and through offering several pharmacy services, six of which are fully or partly remunerated on a national level. Because of greater demands from patients, health care professionals and society and a lack of general practitioners, the Danish community pharmacies now have the opportunity to suggest several new functions and services or to extend existing services. The Danish pharmacy law changed in 2015 with the objective to maintain and develop community pharmacies and to achieve increased patient accessibility. The change in the law made it possible for every community pharmacy owner to open a maximum of seven pharmacy branches (apart from the main pharmacy) in a range of 75 km. This change also increased the competition between community pharmacies and consequently the pharmacies are now under financial pressure. On the other hand, each pharmacy may have been given an incentive to develop their specific pharmacy and become the best pharmacy for the patients. Community pharmacies are working to be seen as partners in the health care system. This role is in Denmark increasingly being supported by the government through the remunerated pharmacy services and through contract with municipalities. Concurrent with the extended tasks for the Danish community pharmacies and utilisation of their excellent competencies in medication the community pharmacies need to focus on their main tasks of supplying medicines and implementing services. This requires efficient management, an increased use of technology for distribution and communication and continuing education and training.

“Living with radiotherapy”: the experiences of women with breast cancer

1999 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Original Work ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Radiotherapy Department ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Insight Into

The research attempts to gain a greater understanding of the experience of radiotherapy from the viewpoint of the female patient with breast cancer. A qualitative, phenomenological approach was employed using semistructured interviews undertaken in the patient's home approximately two weeks after completion of their treatment course. Data analysis resulted in the description of five important categories of experience for the women. Discussion concludes that it is paramount for all health care professionals and therapy radiographers in particular to undertake and promote this type of research in order for them to establish and maintain a true sense of empathy and understanding with their patients. It also helps health care professionals maintain a sense of the importance of the ‘whole experience’ for those in their care. This type of enquiry provides a valuable and yet all too rare insight into aspects of attending for radiotherapy which would otherwise remain buried beneath the bustle of a busy radiotherapy department.This article is an edited version of a Master's dissertation and as such can only convey the essence of the original work.

scholarly journals Self-care and Health Care in Postpartum Women with Obesity: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (01) ◽  
pp. 019-025
Author(s):  
Débora Bicudo Faria-Schützer ◽  
Fernanda Garanhani Surita ◽  
Larissa Rodrigues ◽  
Daiane Sofia de Morais Paulino ◽  
Egberto Ribeiro Turato
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Team ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Abstract Objective To explore the experiences of women with obesity regarding self-care and the care provided by their families and health team after childbirth. Methods A clinical qualitative study performed at the Postnatal Outpatient Clinic of Hospital da Mulher, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil. The sample was selected using the saturation criteria, with 16 women with obesity up to 6 months after childbirth. Results The analysis comprised three categories: 1) postnatal self-care; 2) family support for woman after childbirth; and 3) postnatal health care service for women with obesity. Conclusion Women with obesity need support from the health team and from their families after childbirth, when they are overwhelmed by the exhausting care for the newborn. The present study reveals how important it is for health care professionals to broaden their perception and care provided after childbirth for women with obesity so they may experience an improvement in their quality of health and of life.

scholarly journals Using patient perspectives to inform communication training materials for health care professionals discussing BRCA mutation testing

2020 ◽  
Vol 184 (2) ◽  
pp. 491-498
Author(s):  
Valerie Shilling ◽  
Susan Catt ◽  
Valerie Jenkins ◽  
Lesley Fallowfield
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Brca Mutation ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Educational Communication ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Educational Package ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Framework Approach

Abstract Purpose As demand for genetic testing grows and a wide range of health care professionals (HCPs) are potentially involved in discussions about testing and delivering results, we developed an educational package to help HCPs with these conversations. Methods To inform the content of training materials, we conducted interviews with 11 women four of whom had BRCA1 and seven with BRCA2 mutations. Five women had or were currently receiving breast cancer treatment. Ages ranged from 38 to 77 years. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the Framework approach to thematic analysis. Results We identified 18 themes and 12 subthemes across the interviews, encompassed by six overarching themes: risk, decision-making, information and understanding, communication and improvement, accessing the system: process and frustration, emotional and social drivers. Conclusions The findings informed the didactic components of an educational communication workshop and a summary document for attendees. Qualitative interviews provide an important way of incorporating the patient perspective into communication training materials for HCPs by highlighting key issues that matter most to the patient.

Improving Communication Skills in Health Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Lynda Katz Wilner ◽  
Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
International Medical Graduate ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Medical Interpreters ◽  
Accent Modification

Hospital reimbursements are linked to patient satisfaction surveys, which are directly related to interpersonal communication between provider and patient. In today’s health care environment, interactions are challenged by diversity — Limited English proficient (LEP) patients, medical interpreters, International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians, nurses, and support staff. Accent modification training for health care professionals can improve patient satisfaction and reduce adverse events. Surveys were conducted with medical interpreters and trainers of medical interpreting programs to determine the existence and support for communication skills training, particularly accent modification, for interpreters and non-native English speaking medical professionals. Results of preliminary surveys suggest the need for these comprehensive services. 60.8% believed a heavy accent, poor diction, or a different dialect contributed to medical errors or miscommunication by a moderate to significant degree. Communication programs should also include cultural competency training to optimize patient care outcomes. Examples of strategies for training are included.

The Preschool Stuttering Screen for Health Care Professionals

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
Joseph Donaher ◽  
Christina Deery ◽  
Sarah Vogel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Developmental Profile

Healthcare professionals require a thorough understanding of stuttering since they frequently play an important role in the identification and differential diagnosis of stuttering for preschool children. This paper introduces The Preschool Stuttering Screen for Healthcare Professionals (PSSHP) which highlights risk factors identified in the literature as being associated with persistent stuttering. By integrating the results of the checklist with a child’s developmental profile, healthcare professionals can make better-informed, evidence-based decisions for their patients.

Percutaneous Tracheostomy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinciya Pandian ◽  
Thai Tran Nguyen ◽  
Marek Mirski ◽  
Nasir Islam Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Percutaneous Tracheostomy ◽  
Johns Hopkins Hospital ◽  
Prospective Data ◽  
Comprehensive Service ◽  
Over Time

Abstract The techniques of performing a tracheostomy has transformed over time. Percutaneous tracheostomy is gaining popularity over open tracheostomy given its advantages and as a result the number of bedside tracheostomies has increased necessitating the need for a Percutaneous Tracheostomy Program. The Percutaneous Tracheostomy Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital is a comprehensive service that provides care to patients before, during, and after a tracheostomy with a multidisciplinary approach aimed at decreasing complications. Education is provided to patients, families, and health-care professionals who are involved in the management of a tracheostomy. Ongoing prospective data collection serves as a tool for Quality Assurance.

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