Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute Cardiology and Neurology services in a secondary peripheral hospital DOI Creative Commons
Tomer Bernstine, Sivan Spitzer,

Ron Pleban

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 30, 2024

Abstract The indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical services in peripheral hospitals is not fully described. We compared Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) management outcome an Israeli hospital. included 1029 CVA 497 STEMI patients. Those who arrived during (15/3/2020-15/4/2022) before (1/1/2018-14/3/2020) were demographically comparable. During pandemic, median time for patients from arrival to imaging was longer (23 vs. 19 minutes, p = 0.001); timing tissue Plasminogen Activator administration similar (49 45 min, 0.61); transfer another hospital more common (20.3% 14.4% 0.01) length stay (LOS) shorter (3 4 days, < 0.05). Among patients, intervention intra- (45 50 minutes 0.02); Mean LOS (3.86 4.48 0.01), unplanned re-admission less frequent (7.8% 14.6% 0.01). Mortality didn’t significantly change. Our data shows no major negative outcomes, possibly improved care Follow-up qualitative studies with neurology cardiology staff will inform how quality maintained crises.

Language: Английский

Resilience in Emergency Medicine during COVID-19: Evaluating Staff Expectations and Preparedness DOI Open Access
Mariusz Goniewicz, Anna Włoszczak-Szubzda, Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani

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Journal of Personalized Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 1545 - 1545

Published: Oct. 28, 2023

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant challenges for health systems globally, with medical professionals at the forefront of this crisis. Understanding their organizational expectations and well-being implications is crucial crafting responsive healthcare environments. Methods: Between 2021 2022, an online survey was conducted among 852 across four provinces in Poland: Mazovia, Łódź, Świętokrzyskie, Lublin. tool, based on a comprehensive literature review, comprised dichotomous questions specific queries to gather explicit insights. A 5-point Likert scale implemented capture nuanced perceptions. Additionally, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian (PCL-C) utilized ascertain correlation between workplace organization post-traumatic stress symptoms. Results: noteworthy 84.6% participants believed employers could enhance safety measures, highlighting discrepancy workers’ implementations. Major concerns encompassed demand improved personal protective equipment (44.6%), structured debriefing sessions (40%), distinct building entrances exits (38.8%), psychological support (38.3%). Statistical analyses showcased variations ‘Avoidance’ ‘Overall PTSD Score’ individuals who had undergone epidemic procedure training those not. Conclusions: results illuminate imperative organizations remain agile, attentive, deeply compassionate, especially during worldwide emergencies. Despite showcasing remarkable resilience pandemic, ardently seek environment that underscores mental well-being. These findings reinforce call institutions policymakers champion forward-thinking, employee-focused approach. data suggest potential avenue future research focusing demographic groups, further enriching our understanding ensuring more readiness impending crises.

Language: Английский

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Nurse and midwife navigator resilience, well‐being, burnout, and turnover intent: A multi‐methods study DOI Creative Commons
Janie Brown, Clare Harvey, Amy‐Louise Byrne

et al.

Public Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(1), P. 77 - 89

Published: Oct. 3, 2023

Abstract Purpose To explore levels of Navigator resilience, well‐being, burnout, and turnover intent. Design A longitudinal, multi‐methods study concurrently collected quantitative qualitative data over three years. Methods survey Action Learning Groups. Findings No statistically significant change in or Supports, self‐care leaving the position, were used to maintain well‐being. Conclusions While measures did not change, demonstrated how adaptive coping mechanisms Recommendations for nurses working Navigator, similar community/public health roles include work‐based programs targeting support, good leadership, governance systems including their impact on Clinical evidence Job intent can be as a mechanism monitor resilience

Language: Английский

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Caregivers' experiences and perspectives on caring for the elderly during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative systematic review DOI Open Access
Huichao Zhang, Yuan Wu, Nannan Wang

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Journal of Nursing Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30(8), P. 3972 - 3995

Published: Oct. 8, 2022

The goal of this study was to explore caregivers' experiences, perspectives, emotions, knowledge and needs in caring for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. These included, but were not limited to, experiences hospital care, home care nursing care.Because high mortality rate associated with pandemic, senior is critical. During caregivers have had unique potentially affecting quality provided. This topic has received substantial attention since start pandemic been studied by numerous researchers. However, may differ among countries time periods. In addition, no qualitative systematic reviews on appear published.In review studies, data collected from following electronic databases: PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, CINAHL (Cumulative Index Nursing Allied Health Literature), Science Direct PsycINFO. Titles abstracts screened according inclusion exclusion criteria, full texts methodological included studies assessed Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist Qualitative Research two independent reviewers.A total 141 findings extracted aggregated into 20 categories; 6 synthesized identified.This indicates perceptions regarding results a show that cognitions affected services Caregivers adults should practise self-awareness, understanding their attitudes improve care. Moreover, health administrators policymakers make concerted efforts cultivate better working environment.Managers formulate timely effective management strategies. workload increased, thus requiring scheduling managers. Furthermore, managers consider negative emotions prevent work. Besides, virtual technology be applied psychological support provided special setting.

Language: Английский

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Retrospective study on the emotional status of healthcare workers in a COVID-19 field hospital in Oman DOI Creative Commons
Roopa Koshy McCall, Hamed Al Sinawi,

Nutaila Al-Kharusi

et al.

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

Published: May 21, 2024

Overview To combat the overwhelming demand for medical services and care during COVID-19 Pandemic, Sultanate of Oman launched Field Hospital in 2020, designed to respond alleviate burden on infrastructure. Several studies globally from Middle East suggested that frontline healthcare workers (HCW) were at risk developing markers psychological distress. It was further understood through research findings HCW resilient times crisis. However, there is a dearth evaluating emotional status posted field hospitals Gulf Countries, including Oman. This study attempts shed light frontlines hospital Aim aims quantify evaluate by screening symptoms depression, anxiety, sleep quality. Method The data collected local private mental facility as part digital feedback design implement supportive strategies. Data between September 2021 October 121 via ‘WhatsApp’. Results Chi square binary logistic regression tests administered data. participants comprised 63.6% females 79.3% 30 39 years age. Majority (65.2%) described themselves ‘financially unstable’ possess an average 7.5 work experience. Of 73.6% based solely 6–9 months time survey. denied presence distress expressed depression (92.6%), anxiety (92.6%) poor quality (59.5%). Conclusion present reflect ability cope challenging situations likely owing variety environmental, social personal protective factors. this can translate into identifying addressing stressors targeting enhancement factors safeguard well-being HCW.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute Cardiology and Neurology services in a secondary peripheral hospital DOI Creative Commons
Tomer Bernstine, Sivan Spitzer,

Ron Pleban

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 30, 2024

Abstract The indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical services in peripheral hospitals is not fully described. We compared Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) management outcome an Israeli hospital. included 1029 CVA 497 STEMI patients. Those who arrived during (15/3/2020-15/4/2022) before (1/1/2018-14/3/2020) were demographically comparable. During pandemic, median time for patients from arrival to imaging was longer (23 vs. 19 minutes, p = 0.001); timing tissue Plasminogen Activator administration similar (49 45 min, 0.61); transfer another hospital more common (20.3% 14.4% 0.01) length stay (LOS) shorter (3 4 days, < 0.05). Among patients, intervention intra- (45 50 minutes 0.02); Mean LOS (3.86 4.48 0.01), unplanned re-admission less frequent (7.8% 14.6% 0.01). Mortality didn’t significantly change. Our data shows no major negative outcomes, possibly improved care Follow-up qualitative studies with neurology cardiology staff will inform how quality maintained crises.

Language: Английский

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