Pediatric Burns: A Rapid Review

AbstractNanoscale self-assembly, as a technique to transform two-dimensional (2D) planar patterns into three-dimensional (3D) nanoscale architectures, has achieved tremendous success in the past decade. However, an assembly process at nanoscale is easily affected by small unavoidable variations in sample conditions and reaction environment, resulting in a low yield. Recently, in-situ monitored self-assembly based on ion and electron irradiation has stood out as a promising candidate to overcome this limitation. The usage of ion and electron beam allows stress generation and real-time observation simultaneously, which significantly enhances the controllability of self-assembly. This enables the realization of various complex 3D nanostructures with a high yield. The additional dimension of the self-assembled 3D nanostructures opens the possibility to explore novel properties that cannot be demonstrated in 2D planar patterns. Here, we present a rapid review on the recent achievements and challenges in nanoscale self-assembly using electron and ion beam techniques, followed by a discussion of the novel optical properties achieved in the self-assembled 3D nanostructures.

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Addressing Social Isolation To Improve the Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Review

10.23970/ahrqepc-rapidisolation ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Stephanie Veazie ◽

Jennifer Gilbert ◽

Kara Winchell ◽

Robin Paynter ◽

Jeanne-Marie Guise

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Social Isolation ◽

Rapid Review

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Does Informational and Relational Continuity Improve Outcomes for People Receiving Palliative Care? A Mixed Methods Rapid Review

10.26226/morressier.5c76c8bde2ea5a72376127c1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Briony Hudson

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Relational Continuity

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Psychological/psychiatric impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak: lessons learnt from China and call for timely crisis interventions in Italy

10.31234/osf.io/z26yk ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Patrizia Zeppegno ◽

Carla Gramaglia ◽

Chiara Guerriero ◽

Fabio Madeddu ◽

Raffaella Calati

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Selection Process ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Homeless People ◽

World Health ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Post Traumatic Stress

Background: The World Health Organization declared the Corona Virus Disease 19 (Covid-19) a pandemic in March 2020. Psychological impact of Covid-19 can be consisent and should be prevented with adequate measures. Methods: We performed a literature mini review searching for studies in PubMed focusing on the psychological/psychiatric impact of Covid-19.Results: The selection process yielded 34 papers focusing on the relation between Covid-19 and mental health: 9 correspondence, 8 letters to the editor, 7 commentaries, 3 editorials, 4 original studies, 2 brief reports, and 1 a rapid review. The majority of the articles were performed in China. They focused on the general population and particular categories considered more fragile, e.g., psychiatric patients, older adults, international migrant workers, homeless people. Authors are unanimous in believing that Covid-19 will likely increase the risk of mental health problems and worsen existing psychiatric disorders/symptoms in patients, exposed subjects, and staff. Together with the negative emotionality related to the unpredictability of the situation, uncertainty concerning the risk, excessive fear, fear of death, loneliness, guilt, stigma, denial, anger, frustration, boredome, some symptoms might appear such as insomnia until patophobia (specifically, coronaphobia), depressive and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal risk.Limitations: Literature is rapidly increasing and present results are only partial. Conclusions: Mental health care should not be overlooked in this moment. The experience of China should be of help for all the countries facing with Covid-19, among them Italy.

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Rapid review of community engagement and social mobilization strategies for COVID-19 response: Study description

10.31899/pgy14.1016 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sarah Blake ◽

Thoai Ngo

Keyword(s):

Community Engagement ◽

Social Mobilization ◽

Rapid Review

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Uitbraak COVID-19 in de verpleeghuiszorg

Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie ◽

10.36613/tgg.1875-6832/2020.03.01 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Homes ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Informal Caregivers ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Term Care ◽

Care Facilities

Long-term care for older adults is highly affect by the COVID-19 outbreak. The objective of this rapid review is to understand what we can learn from previous crises or disasters worldwide to optimize the care for older adults in long term care facilities during the outbreak of COVID-19. We searched five electronic databases to identify potentially relevant articles. In total, 23 articles were included in this study. Based on the articles, it appeared that nursing homes benefit from preparing for the situation as best as they can. For instance, by having proper protocols and clear division of tasks and collaboration within the organization. In addition, it is helpful for nursing homes to collaborate closely with other healthcare organizations, general practitioners, informal caregivers and local authorities. It is recommended that nursing homes pay attention to capacity and employability of staff and that they support or relieve staff where possible. With regard to care for the older adults, it is important that staff tries to find a new daily routine in the care for residents as soon as possible. Some practical tips were found on how to communicate with people who have dementia. Furthermore, behavior of people with dementia may change during a crisis. We found tips for staff how to respond and act upon behavior change. After the COVID-19 outbreak, aftercare for staff, residents, and informal caregivers is essential to timely detect psychosocial problems. The consideration between, on the one hand, acute safety and risk reduction (e.g. by closing residential care facilities and isolating residents), and on the other hand, the psychosocial consequences for residents and staff, were discussed in case of other disasters. Furthermore, the search of how to provide good (palliative) care and to maintain quality of life for older adults who suffer from COVID-19 is also of concern to nursing home organizations. In the included articles, the perspective of older adults, informal caregivers and staff is often lacking. Especially the experiences of older adults, informal caregivers, and nursing home staff with the care for older adults in the current situation, are important in formulating lessons about how to act before, during and after the coronacrisis. This may further enhance person-centered care, even in times of crisis. Therefore, we recommend to study these experiences in future research.

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