Personal protective equipment-associated headaches in health care workers during COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2022

Introduction Health Care Workers (HCWs) use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect themselves and prevent transmission of disease. The PPE, especially respiratory masks, has adverse consequences, including headaches, which have been secondary unusual. aim present systematic review meta-analysis study was investigate prevalence PPE-associated headaches in HCWs pandemic. Methods performed based on PRISMA guideline. protocol registered PROSPERO with code CRD42022304437. Valid data resources such as Scopus, PubMed, Web Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Embase were used identify extract relevant studies. searches conducted between beginning 2020 end January 2022. A random effects model for I 2 index between-study heterogeneity. Data analyzed using STATA ver. 14. Results total 539 articles first identified through initial search finally 26 final studies selected undergo phase. According results meta-analysis, headache after before PPE 48.27% (95% CI: 40.20–56.34, = 99.3%, p 0 < 001) 30.47% 20.47–40.47, 97.3%, 001), respectively. Conclusion showed that relatively high, so, can be considered one causes headache. Therefore, management strategies regular screening rest periods without effective reducing headaches.

Язык: Английский

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Influenza and Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel — National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2022–23 Influenza Season

MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 72(45), С. 1237 - 1243

Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2023

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that health care personnel (HCP) receive an annual influenza vaccine and everyone aged ≥6 months stay up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccination. Health facilities report vaccination of HCP against CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). During January-June 2023, NHSN defined up-to-date as receipt a bivalent mRNA dose or completion primary series within the preceding 2 months. This analysis describes coverage among working in acute hospitals nursing homes during 2022-23 season (October 1, 2022-March 31, 2023). Influenza was 81.0% at 47.1% those homes. Up-to-date 17.2% 22.8% There is need promote evidence-based strategies improve HCP. Tailored might also be useful reach all vaccines protect them their patients from vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases.

Язык: Английский

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Patient-Perceived Quality Assessment in Orthopedics and Traumatology Departments during COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(9), С. 879 - 879

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant disruptions in various healthcare systems. In Romania, the elective procedures orthopedic and traumatology specialty were one of most affected. study aims investigate influence on patient perceptions quality these departments. Standardized assessment tools used, which consist satisfaction questionnaires addressed patients order assess health services orthopedics Thus, a retrospective was conducted using admitted departments County Clinical Emergency Hospital Bihor between January 2019 December 2022. Eight reports, based 746 during studied period, evaluated. To gauge satisfaction, Likert scales featuring five response options used. A total 627 valid, exclusion criteria being incomplete (the did not respond all questions, n = 119). Four domains analyzed: demographic data, hotel conditions, medical care, overall satisfaction. Demographic data highlight that exhibited an equitable distribution across residences, with 50.2% hailing from urban locales, while 53.5% (n 333) female. Regarding impression, 2020, there decline top rating 5 compared 2019, dropping just 45.10% 53.45%. Scores 4 increased 41.83%, scores 3 stayed under 8.5%. 2 1 negligible. 2021 2022, we can observe sustained increase number who awarded points for impression decrease previous years. maximum difference 2020 period before after this 27.24% (p-value < 0.001). results indicate impressions hospital remained positive throughout notable fluctuations levels pandemic. Patient attending physicians dipped 86.70% 77.78% but recovered by same trend be observed nurses caregivers, as well services, period. These findings underscore importance addressing concerns improving care delivery, particularly times crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Healthcare Resilience in Saudi Arabia: The Interplay of Occupational Safety, Staff Engagement, and Resilience

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(11), С. 1428 - 1428

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2024

This research investigates the relationships between occupational health and safety (OHS), staff resilience (SR), engagement (SE), organizational (HOR) within Saudi Arabian hospitals. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 127 administrative members working in both public private hospitals Arabia. Using SmartPLS to test hypothesized mediation effects, findings reveal that OHS significantly impacts SR SE, influences HOR. Additionally, SE affects study also confirms partial effect of relationship The model demonstrates substantial explanatory power for HOR, SR. These results underscore critical role fostering resilient healthcare environment by enhancing resilience. study’s implications highlight importance targeted interventions improve practices, promoting overall hospital alignment with Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Язык: Английский

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Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel — National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2023–24 Respiratory Virus Season

MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 73(43), С. 966 - 972

Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that health care personnel receive an annual influenza vaccine. In September 2023, ACIP recommended everyone aged ≥6 months a 2023-2024 COVID-19 Health facilities, including acute hospitals and nursing homes, report vaccination of against to CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). During October 2023-March 2024, NHSN defined up-to-date as receipt This analysis describes coverage among working in homes during the 2023-24 respiratory virus season (October 1, 31, 2024). Influenza was 80.7% at 45.4% homes. Coverage 15.3% 10.5% Respiratory viral diseases pose risks U.S. settings, is effective strategy for maintaining healthy workforce improving system resiliency.

Язык: Английский

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Crisis planning intentions among hotel managers: what have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic?

Tourism Recreation Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 18

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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A novel study to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of housekeeping and sanitation workers for infection control in clinical service laboratories of a tertiary care hospital

Journal of Laboratory Physicians, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 0, С. 1 - 7

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

Objectives This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health sanitation workers (HSWs) regarding safe housekeeping sanitary practices. Materials Methods A cross-sectional was conducted from August October 2024 among 237 HSWs at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. validated KAP questionnaire used knowledge (20 items), attitude (eight (three items) related Statistical analysis Descriptive statistics were summarize participant characteristics scores. Cluster identified groups, while Pearson’s correlation examine relationships between components. Multiple regression performed identify predictors Results The majority demonstrated good scores (69.2%). mean 17.65 ± 2.58, 32.97 2.75, 18.16 2.12, respectively. Workers academic/residential areas had significantly higher ( P < .001). revealed significant positive relationship practice (r = 0.387, .001) Intermediate group. Attitude (b 0.586, 0.182, overall Conclusions is first systematically setting Improving attitudes addressing practical barriers can enhance infection control patient safety.

Язык: Английский

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Specific characteristics of STEMI in COVID-19 patients and their practical implications

Kardiologia Polska, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 80(3), С. 266 - 277

Опубликована: Март 31, 2022

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is one of the cardiac emergencies whose management has been most challenged by COVID-19 pandemic. Patients presenting with "lethal combo" STEMI and concomitant SARS-CoV-2 infection have faced dramatic issues related to need for self-isolation, systemic inflammation multi-organ disease difficulties obtain timely diagnosis treatment. The interplay between these other factors partly neutralized major advances in care achieved last decades, significantly impairing prognosis patients. In present review article, we will provide an overview on mechanisms injury, specific clinical angiographic characteristics contemporary different settings patients COVID-19, alongside inherent implications terms in-hospital mortality short-term outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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The Cooperation Between Occupational and Public Health Stakeholders and Its Decisive Role in the Battle Against the COVID-19 Pandemic

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 17

Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2021

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Язык: Английский

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Safety Measures Implemented at Site during COVID-19: A Case from Nepal

International Journal of Management Technology and Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 71 - 82

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2023

Purpose: The situation has been unexpectedly bad with the rise of global pandemic Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Construction industry struck challenges like human fatalities, decrease in labor productivity, disrupted material supply, and an unsafe working environment due to COVID. However, some major construction projects Koshi Province Nepal were operation even during research aims compare safety measures implemented at site COVID-19 Birat chowk- Ghinaghat Kisan Chowk – Tandi Ramite khola Road Upgrading Project. Design/Methodology/Approach: Data related Safety Management Practices pre-COVID COVID phases collected by questionnaire survey. practices was through a checklist field observation, survey as well key informant interview. obtained data analyzed using statistical tools such correlation analysis also general descriptive content performed. Findings/Result: adopted COVID, both found have similar precautions maintain workplace safety. On other hand, Kisanchowk- Tandi- Project seems be less affected several indicators remained neutral compared earlier conditions. basic approaches masks, face shields, social distancing, hand washing, sanitization practiced whereas higher preventions vaccination for workers, provision insurance not practiced. This indicated that contractor primarily focused on work completion disregarding workers workplace. provisions different comparing two seven studied parameters, parameters highly differing rank. Originality/Value: A Comparative assessment highlights preparedness needed pandemic. Paper Type: Research paper

Язык: Английский

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