Pregnancy in the digital health era: exploring digital health usage amidst the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Corinne Caillaud, Natasa Lazarevic, Carol Pizzuti

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 5, 2022

Abstract Digital health tools such as apps are being increasingly used by women to access pregnancy-related information. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study investigated pregnant women’s usage of digital and self-monitoring behaviours. In addition, views interest in theoretical pregnancy app features: (1) a direct patient-to-healthcare-professional communication tool (2) novel body measurement was assessed. Using mixed methods approach, 108 were surveyed 15 currently or recently interviewed online. We found that pandemic had impacts on multiple dimensions experiences including their with healthcare, relationships themselves social circle. Most participants said they would use features we described also identified gap availability evidence-based educational Other include “Digital Wallet” desire for holistic allowed more continuous personalised care. The main factor influenced how likely concerns about data privacy security. This highlights gaps needs should inform all stakeholders designing healthcare. offers unique insight into very particular period human history.

Language: Английский

Telenursing Future in Solving the Nursing Global Workforce Gap DOI Creative Commons

Zainab Attia Abdallah,

Engy Khamis,

Fatma M. Ibrahim

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IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 10, 2024

Although there are 28 million nurses worldwide, it is not enough to meet patient needs. So we face a future with too much work, few workers. Telenursing can help in solving this issue by utilizing the technology providing distance healthcare and health education patients/clients lower costs, effective services proper clients’ satisfaction especially rural areas through insufficient accessibility local clinics or hospitals. use phone calls, video visits remote monitoring devices different nursing fields as family, pediatric, geriatric and/or others. improve quality of care for patients building relationships them preferable outcomes. also decrease work burden on direct contacts negative related consequences specially after COVID 19 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons

Kanamon Pankaew,

Diane Carpenter,

Nalinee Kerdprasong

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INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 61

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Review Question: What is the impact of Covid-19 upon mental health and well-being women during pregnancy perinatal period? Inclusion criteria: empirical primary research; maternal wellbeing; period; Covid-19; English or Thai language; studies from December 2019-September 2021, updated March 2024. Exclusion secondary research, commentary, grey literature. Databases searched: CINAHL, Cochrane, JBI, Medline, PsycINFO, Clinical Key Web Science. Studies were assessed for bias using tools aligned with study design. A convergent integrated approach was taken whereby quantitative data combined qualitative data, synthesised simultaneously Braun Clarke Six Steps to Thematical Analysis presented as narrative. Forty-two included. Overall level methodological quality 14 rated good, 28 fair. Overarching themes: “Impact” “Emotional Impact.” Themes: demographic impact; socio-economic factors; obstetric pre-morbidity; maternity service delivery; relationships; fear worry, grief loss. Commonality suggested some evidence increased risk prevalence illness pre-pandemic levels. Risk factors: lack/perceived lack social support; high-risk pregnancy, complex history; prior illness; delivery, safety; worry. Results confer prominent pandemic though many did not suggest higher than levels, directly associated. Several factors compound risk. small number protective are identified. The dynamic processes protection need be understood within specific context in which they operate. authors received no financial support authorship, and/or publication this article. registered.

Language: Английский

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mHealth for Women with Pregnancies with Fetal Anomalies DOI
Mary Butler, Erin McArthur

MCN The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(1), P. 39 - 45

Published: Dec. 3, 2024

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this review is to investigate the current landscape evidence-based mHealth resources designed support pregnant patients with fetal anomalies, a focus on enhancing maternal wellbeing, disseminating relevant information, and facilitating communication nurses, physicians, other health care professionals. Study Design: Using JBI (formerly known as Joanna Briggs Institute) scoping protocol PRISMA-ScR framework, we conducted comprehensive search across databases including CINAHL, Medline, Web Science, Google Scholar. Methods: A keyword was conducted, resulting in 227 unique records. Articles discussing mobile apps for pregnancies diagnosis or risk anomaly were included, hospital-affiliated telehealth that adapted use specific population. Results: Ten articles selected inclusion. Our analysis identified several predominant themes. surge mHealth, influenced part by COVID-19 pandemic, has provided critical access anomalies through platforms. Comprehensive resource tools integrating informational components via are needed offer flexibility well Adopting patient-driven approach developing important meeting needs patients, their families, team. Clinical Implications: framework development implementation high-fidelity tailored vulnerable population needed. Emphasizing patient-centered creation paramount ensuring effectiveness usefulness women experiencing perinatal

Language: Английский

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Do University Students Adhere to WHO Guidelines on Proper Use of Face Masks during the COVID-19 Pandemic?—Analysis and Comparison of Medical and Non-Medical Students DOI Creative Commons
Marta Szepietowska, Piotr Krajewski, Łukasz Matusiak

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Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 4536 - 4536

Published: May 16, 2021

Covering the mouth and nose has become common standard for protection from human-to-human virus transmission during COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of study was to investigate whether students at universities (medical non-medical students) do adhere WHO recommendations on proper use face protection. based survey created with Google® Forms regarding data demographics self-reported skin conditions. main questions addressed guideline correct masks. Responses were obtained 1173 students. Compliance all criteria among whole group respondents very low less than 1% no significant difference between medical mask criterion most commonly complied (81.2%); contact avoidance touching hands appeared be difficult comply (2.8%). Medical significantly more compliant three out seven criteria. In general, compliance guidelines masks dramatically Education campaigns should introduced increase awareness coverings viral

Language: Английский

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Pregnancy in the digital health era: exploring digital health usage amidst the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Corinne Caillaud, Natasa Lazarevic, Carol Pizzuti

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 5, 2022

Abstract Digital health tools such as apps are being increasingly used by women to access pregnancy-related information. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study investigated pregnant women’s usage of digital and self-monitoring behaviours. In addition, views interest in theoretical pregnancy app features: (1) a direct patient-to-healthcare-professional communication tool (2) novel body measurement was assessed. Using mixed methods approach, 108 were surveyed 15 currently or recently interviewed online. We found that pandemic had impacts on multiple dimensions experiences including their with healthcare, relationships themselves social circle. Most participants said they would use features we described also identified gap availability evidence-based educational Other include “Digital Wallet” desire for holistic allowed more continuous personalised care. The main factor influenced how likely concerns about data privacy security. This highlights gaps needs should inform all stakeholders designing healthcare. offers unique insight into very particular period human history.

Language: Английский

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