A Research Framework to Improve Health Disparity Evidence Gaps in Value Assessments DOI
T. Joseph Mattingly

PharmacoEconomics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 42(3), P. 253 - 259

Published: Dec. 12, 2023

Language: Английский

Disabled people’s experiences accessing healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Karen McBride‐Henry, Solmaz Nazari Orakani, Gretchen Good

et al.

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 6, 2023

Disruptions to healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic are well-recognised problems. However, a dearth of research exists on disabled people's experiences with accessing these services. A scoping review was undertaken identify and explore experience people in between 2020 6 February 2023.

Language: Английский

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Long COVID in the context of social determinants of health DOI Creative Commons
Nada Lukkahatai, Tamar Rodney, Catherine Ling

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: March 28, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for the public health system and highlighted disparities. vaccines have effectively protected against infection severe disease, but some patients continue to suffer from symptoms after their condition is resolved. These post-acute sequelae, or long COVID, continues disproportionately affect based on social determinants of (SDOH). This paper uses World Health Organization's (WHO) SDOH conceptual framework explore how influences COVID outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Ethnic and racial differences in self-reported symptoms, health status, activity level, and missed work at 3 and 6 months following SARS-CoV-2 infection DOI Creative Commons
Kelli N. O’Laughlin, Robin E. Klabbers, Imtiaz Ebna Mannan

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 30, 2024

Introduction Data on ethnic and racial differences in symptoms health-related impacts following SARS-CoV-2 infection are limited. We aimed to estimate the 3 6 months after first infection. Methods Participants included adults with enrolled a prospective multicenter US study between 12/11/2020 7/4/2022 as primary cohort of interest, well SARS-CoV-2-negative account for non-SARS-CoV-2-infection impacts, who completed enrollment 3-month surveys ( N = 3,161; 2,402 SARS-CoV-2-positive, 759 SARS-CoV-2-negative). Marginal odds ratios were estimated using GEE logistic regression individual symptoms, health status, activity level, missed work COVID-19 illness, comparing each ethnicity or race referent group (non-Hispanic white), adjusting demographic factors, social determinants health, substance use, pre-existing conditions, vaccination survey time point, interactions status point. Results Following infection, majority similar over groups. At months, Hispanic participants more likely than non-Hispanic report fair/poor (OR: 1.94; 95%CI: 1.36–2.78) reduced (somewhat less, OR: 1.47; 1.06–2.02; much 2.23; 1.38–3.61). by not present. Other/Multiple white 1.90; 95% CI: 1.25–2.88), 1.72; 1.21–2.46; 2.08; 1.18–3.65). Asian 1.88; 1.13–3.12); Black reported (OR, 2.83; 1.60–5.00); 1.83; 1.10–3.05), 1.60; 1.02–2.51; 2.49; 1.40–4.44), 2.25; 1.27–3.98). Discussion Awareness outcomes may inform clinical public efforts advance equity long-term outcomes.

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LitCovid in 2022: an information resource for the COVID-19 literature DOI Creative Commons
Qingyu Chen, Alexis Allot, Robert Leaman

et al.

Nucleic Acids Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 51(D1), P. D1512 - D1518

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

LitCovid (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/research/coronavirus/)-first launched in February 2020-is a first-of-its-kind literature hub for tracking up-to-date published research on COVID-19. The number of articles has increased from 55 000 to ∼300 over the past 2.5 years, with consistent growth rate ∼10 per month. In addition rapid growth, COVID-19 pandemic evolved dramatically. For instance, Omicron variant now accounted 98% new infections United States. response continuing evolution pandemic, this article describes significant updates last 2 years. First, we introduced long Covid collection consisting survivors experiencing ongoing multisystemic symptoms, including respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and profound fatigue. Second, provided annotations latest strains vaccines mentioned literature. Third, improved several existing features more accurate machine learning algorithms annotating topics classifying relevant been widely used millions accesses by users worldwide various information needs continues play critical role collecting, curating standardizing knowledge

Language: Английский

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‘I'm still here, I'm alive and breathing’: The experience of Black Americans with long COVID DOI Creative Commons
Rachel S. Bergmans,

Keiyana Chambers‐Peeple,

Christine Yu

et al.

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(1), P. 162 - 177

Published: May 4, 2023

Abstract Aims and Objectives In this study, we aimed to characterize the impact of long COVID on quality life approaches symptom management among Black American adults. Background As a novel condition, qualitative evidence concerning symptoms their can inform refinement diagnostic criteria care plans. However, underrepresentation Americans in research is barrier achieving equitable for all patients. Design We employed an interpretive description study design. Methods recruited convenience sample 15 adults with COVID. analysed anonymized transcripts from race‐concordant, semi‐structured interviews using inductive, thematic analysis approach. followed SRQR reporting guidelines. Results identified four themes: (1) The personal identity pre‐existing conditions; (2) Self‐management strategies symptoms; (3) Social determinants health management; (4) Effects interpersonal relationships. Conclusion Findings demonstrate comprehensive ramifications lives also articulate how conditions, social risk factors, distrust due systemic racism, nature relationships complicate management. Relevance Clinical Practice Care that support access implementation integrative therapies may be best suited meet needs Clinicians should prioritize eliminating patient exposure discrimination, implicit bias, microaggressions. This particular concern patients who have are difficult objectively quantify, such as pain fatigue. No Patient or Public Contribution While perspectives experiences were focus not involved design conduct data interpretation, writing manuscript.

Language: Английский

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Chronic overlapping pain conditions increase the risk of long COVID features, regardless of acute COVID status DOI Creative Commons
Rachel S. Bergmans, Daniel J. Clauw,

Candace Flint

et al.

Pain, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 165(5), P. 1112 - 1120

Published: Nov. 9, 2023

Abstract Chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) refer to that have similar central nervous system pathophysiologic mechanisms driving widespread as well common comorbid symptoms such fatigue and problems with sleep, memory, mood. If COPCs predict the onset of long COVID, this could offer a valuable orientation for COVID-related research clinical care. This retrospective cohort study aimed determine whether having COPC predicts COVID features using US electronic health records 1:1 propensity score matching without replacement. The cohorts included (1) people acute (n = 1,038,402), (2) influenza 262,092), (3) noninfected comprising routine healthcare encounter 1,081,593). Having increased risk in all 3 cohorts. Among those pre-existing by 1.47 (95% CI 1.46, 1.47). In cohort, 1.39 1.38, 1.40). 1.57 1.56, 1.59). These findings reinforce likelihood nociplastic play prominent role COVID. Recognizing ubiquitous nonspecific syndrome occurs frequently population can inform precision medicine therapies avoid pitfalls viewing exclusively framework postinfectious disease.

Language: Английский

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“The dream is that there’s one place you go”: a qualitative study of women’s experiences seeking care from Long COVID clinics in the USA DOI Creative Commons
Linnea Laestadius, Jeanine P. D. Guidry,

Megan M. Wahl

et al.

BMC Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: June 13, 2024

Abstract Background Seeking and obtaining effective health care for Long COVID remains a challenge in the USA. Women have particularly been impacted, as they are both at higher risk of developing facing gendered barriers to having symptoms acknowledged. clinics, which provide multidisciplinary coordinated care, emerged potential solution. To date, however, there has little examination U.S. patient experiences with clinics how patients may or not come access clinic. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews 30 women aged 18 older who had experienced least 3 months, hospitalized acute COVID-19, seen one medical provider about their symptoms. Participants were asked seeking COVID. clinic-related responses analyzed using qualitative framework analysis identify key themes clinics. Results Of women, 43.3% ( n = 13) clinic by affiliated 30.0% 9) explored attempted see but time interview. expressed five concerning from clinics: (1) Access an issue, (2) Clinics stop shop, (3) Not all providers sufficient knowledge, (4) can offer validation (5) Treatment options critical urgent. Conclusions While is significant, findings indicate that ongoing challenges related quality coordination hamper contribute distress among care. Since uniquely positioned framed being place go manage complex symptoms, it wellbeing be properly resourced level complies emerging best practices.

Language: Английский

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Long COVID awareness and receipt of medical care: a survey among populations at risk for disparities DOI Creative Commons
Kimberly A. Fisher, Kathleen M. Mazor, Mara M. Epstein

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: May 30, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has been characterized by disparities in disease burden and medical care provision. Whether these extend to long COVID awareness receipt of is unknown. We aimed characterize for symptoms among populations who experience the United States (US).

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Self-reported Health Service Utilization and Barriers to Care Among US Adults with a History of Post COVID-19 Condition DOI
Hiten Naik, Roy H. Perlis, Karen Tran

et al.

Journal of General Internal Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Enhancing long COVID care in general practice: A qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
John Broughan, Emīls Sietiņš, Ka Yuet Emily Siu

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. e0306077 - e0306077

Published: June 26, 2024

Introduction Research suggests that general practice can play an important role in managing long COVID. However, studies investigating the perspectives of practitioners (GPs) and patients are lacking knowledge regarding optimal COVID care is therefore limited. Aim To investigate GPs’ patients’ on topic its management practice. Methods Brief questionnaires (GP n = 11, Patient 7) in-depth semi-structured interviews 10, were conducted with GPs from Irish practices during July 2022-January 2023. Interviews via telephone audio recordings transcribed. A phenomenological analysis involving reflexive thematic constant comparison techniques was adopted. Results Analysis (male 7, female 3; median age 50yrs (IQR 39.5–56)) (males 2, 5; 58yrs 45-62yrs) generated four themes. These (1) Complex presentations (2) value standardising care, (3) choosing right path, (4) supportive collaborative doctor-patient relationships. Strong agreement observed among need for holistic integrated multidisciplinary care. Supportive relationships largely well received by also. strongly endorsed operations. Conclusion indicated structured, integrated, help optimise advised to incorporate these elements into their going forward. Future research examining stakeholder’s using larger longitudinal samples enhance generalisability evidence this area.

Language: Английский

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