Priority problems in occupational hygiene and safety of medical workers in emergency situations (from the experience of overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic) DOI Open Access
Valentyna I. Zenkina

Environment & Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4 (109), P. 29 - 36

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Introduction. The working conditions of medical personnel during emergencies significantly differ from those in regular circumstances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, intensity biological and psychophysiological factors environment increased substantially, leading to emergence additional harmful dangerous factors, resulting disruptions living staff. Since work routine healthcare facilities changes such situations, there is a pressing need for clear action plans guidelines provide quality care safeguard lives health workers. aim this study examine experience investigate impact quarantine resolution substantiate safety measures, establish behavior patients other potential emergencies. Materials Methods. research was conducted using questionnaire, survey, hygienic, bibliographic statistical methods. Results. Peculiarities labor activity workers which recognized as particularly disease, these were studied. An analysis perception pandemic evaluation conducted. main negative effects on staff compared pre-pandemic period identified: workload demands workers, growing emotional stress, insufficient organizational support, financial, psychological assistance. Additionally, positive influences that eased tasks contributed stabilizing situation personal professional development highlighted: competence, cooperation, team cohesion (teamwork). Respondents stated acquired would prevent them making numerous mistakes shortcomings their future, they are ready under epidemic To ensure personnel, it necessary implement comprehensive measures occupational diseases, human resources, develop reward motivation systems. improve services emergencies, reduce risks among patients, mandatory targeted training programs educational materials required preparing different emergency situations. Conclusions. fight against coronavirus infection hazardous, posing threats carrying high risk acute diseases severe forms illnesses, including death. include workload, inadequate support Positive facilitated also cooperation (teamwork), stabilization facilities, individual Therefore, crucial create prepare situations effectively.

Language: Английский

External review of procedure codes for intensive care, mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critically ill COVID-19 patients in the Swedish inpatient register DOI Creative Commons
Ebba Rosendal, Sebastian Kalucza, Helena Gustafsson

et al.

European Journal of Anaesthesiology Intensive Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. e0071 - e0071

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

BACKGROUND The quality of registry data is important for epidemiological research. Swedish inpatient (IPR) a national database with mandatory registration all hospitalisations since 1987, and 2007, the medical procedure codes which can be used grading severity infectious diseases. However, completeness code has rarely been studied. OBJECTIVES To determine ICU admission, mechanical ventilation extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in IPR utilising Intensive Care Registry (SIR) as gold standard. DESIGN A nationwide observational study. SETTING Covid-19 patients Sweden who required intensive care between March 2020 August 2022. PATIENTS laboratory-verified SARS-CoV-2 infection admission ( n = 8992), 5262) or ECMO 29). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES sensitivity and/or positive predictive values ICU, ventilation, diagnosis were evaluated using SIR reference. Factors associated low reporting explored dates compared SIR. RESULTS For registered needing care, ECMO, was 39.7, 78.2 100%, respectively. Of 39.7% an IPR, date corresponding to actual 52.3%. varied from 0.6 96.9% healthcare regions CONCLUSIONS Procedure showed greatly regions. This negatively influences their usability research calls updated guidelines on coding.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers in Massachusetts in 2020 DOI
Devan Hawkins,

Judith Paré,

Christine Pontus

et al.

NEW SOLUTIONS A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 7, 2025

Work-related injuries and illnesses among all Massachusetts healthcare workers in 2020 were analyzed using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Survey Occupational Injuries Illnesses (SOII) employer-recorded data extracted from Safety Health Administration (OSHA) required injury logs at 29 hospitals where Nurses Association represented registered nurses. BLS SOII showed large increases or illness practitioners compared to three preceding years, along with substantial lost workdays. Hospital OSHA demonstrated an increase incidents specifically due exposure harmful substances (including pathogens), variation impact across professional categories, over time, by geography hospital size. COVID-19 had a notable on recorded affecting 2020. Further research is needed examine whether lack protective supplies personal equipment contributed these increases.

Language: Английский

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Adaptive, Persistent, and Available Support: The Crucial Way in Healthcare during Covid-19 DOI Creative Commons
Maria Wramsten Wilmar, Hanna Lesauvage

Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 22, 2024

The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about the work crisis managers in healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative and exploratory approach used with who had worked at five different emergency hospitals one Swedish metropolitan regions. An inductive thematic analysis performed. Major emphasis placed on importance processes aiming for a high level accessibility, including having tangible physical presence workplace, plus actively reaching out staff. support provided adapted provide stabilizing factor, promote stamina, increase motivation. It also included continuous assessment mental health status focused strengthening management functions. Initially, more stress anxiety, but then gradually shifted towards maintaining stamina motivation

Language: Английский

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Satisfaction and Workload as Predictors of Psychological Distress in Professionals of Psychosocial Care Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Diego Moscarelli Pinto, Luciano Garcia Lourenção, Letícia Palota Eid

et al.

Nursing Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 3968 - 3983

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Background and aims: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, especially those working in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which are crucial services Brazilian system. This study aimed to investigate association between job satisfaction, workload, psychological distress among CAPS professionals during pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted with 53 from seven CAPS. Workload Impact Scale (IMPACTO-BR) Job Satisfaction (SATIS-BR), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Descriptive analytical statistical analyses performed. Multiple linear regression analysis examine relationship distress. Results: Professionals reported moderate satisfaction (3.67 ± 0.45) mild workload (1.82 0.63). One-third sample showed scores indicative revealed that (p = 0.0025) low 0.0495) associated Conclusions: Low high professional predictive variables These findings highlight need for investments promoting quality life at work crises. implications human resource management public policy development emphasize importance an integrated approach considers well-being effectiveness sustainability psychosocial care model.

Language: Английский

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Priority problems in occupational hygiene and safety of medical workers in emergency situations (from the experience of overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic) DOI Open Access
Valentyna I. Zenkina

Environment & Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4 (109), P. 29 - 36

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Introduction. The working conditions of medical personnel during emergencies significantly differ from those in regular circumstances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, intensity biological and psychophysiological factors environment increased substantially, leading to emergence additional harmful dangerous factors, resulting disruptions living staff. Since work routine healthcare facilities changes such situations, there is a pressing need for clear action plans guidelines provide quality care safeguard lives health workers. aim this study examine experience investigate impact quarantine resolution substantiate safety measures, establish behavior patients other potential emergencies. Materials Methods. research was conducted using questionnaire, survey, hygienic, bibliographic statistical methods. Results. Peculiarities labor activity workers which recognized as particularly disease, these were studied. An analysis perception pandemic evaluation conducted. main negative effects on staff compared pre-pandemic period identified: workload demands workers, growing emotional stress, insufficient organizational support, financial, psychological assistance. Additionally, positive influences that eased tasks contributed stabilizing situation personal professional development highlighted: competence, cooperation, team cohesion (teamwork). Respondents stated acquired would prevent them making numerous mistakes shortcomings their future, they are ready under epidemic To ensure personnel, it necessary implement comprehensive measures occupational diseases, human resources, develop reward motivation systems. improve services emergencies, reduce risks among patients, mandatory targeted training programs educational materials required preparing different emergency situations. Conclusions. fight against coronavirus infection hazardous, posing threats carrying high risk acute diseases severe forms illnesses, including death. include workload, inadequate support Positive facilitated also cooperation (teamwork), stabilization facilities, individual Therefore, crucial create prepare situations effectively.

Language: Английский

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2