Effective strategies for coordinated rehabilitation by L. Shuranova, J. Vacková, K. Rimárová, A. Hryshchuk

“…The study involved 143 professionals from different hospitals, including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers and nurses. The data were analysed using ATLAS.ti software and different coding strategies [1]. …”
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Barriers to Implementing Intermittent Catheterisation in Spinal Cord Injury Patients in Northwest Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Southport, U.K. by Subramanian Vaidyanathan, Bakul M. Soni, Gurpreet Singh, Tun Oo, Peter L. Hughes

“…Barriers to intermittent catheterisation are (1) caregivers or nurses are not available to carry out five or six catheterisations a day; (2) lack of time to perform intermittent catheterisations; (3) unavailability of suitable toilet facilities in public places, including restaurants and offices; (4) redundant prepuce in a male patient, which prevents ready access to urethral meatus; (5) urethral false passage; (6) urethral sphincter spasm requiring the use of flexible-tip catheters and α-drenoceptor–blocking drugs; (7) reluctance to perform intermittent catheterisation in patients >60 years by some health professionals; and (8) difficulty in accessing the urethral meatus for catheterisation while the patient is sitting up, especially in female patients. …”
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Latent profile analysis of burnout, depression, and anxiety symptoms among Chinese medical staff with frontline anti-epidemic experience in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era by Huachun Xu, Lanjun Qiu, Yu Chen, Mengjun Zhang, Junyi Li, Guochun Xiang

“…This study aimed to identify profiles of these symptoms among Chinese medical staff with frontline anti-epidemic experience, along with their distinguishing characteristics.MethodsPsychological symptoms of burnout (exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy), depression, and anxiety from 989 doctors and 1,105 nurses were explored with latent profile analysis. …”
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A study on knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding biomedical waste management among health-care providers at a tertiary care hospital, Kolkata by Inba Raja Alagesan, Rajesh De, Mita Basu, Sayeli Mitra, Jadab Chandra Sardar

“…Results: Among 256 health-care workers, 44.9% had adequate knowledge regarding BMW management and the doctors had a higher median score. 37.5% had positive attitudes and the laboratory technologists had higher median scores. 45.3% had satisfactory practice regarding BMW management and both the doctors and nurses had higher median scores. The housekeeping staff had the poorest knowledge, attitude, and practice of BMW management. …”
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Enhancing lung transplantation with ECMO: a comprehensive review of mechanisms, outcomes, and future considerations by Pervaiz Butt Salman, Kakar Vivek, Abdulaziz Salman, Razzaq Nabeel, Saleem Yasir, Kumar Arun, Ashiq Fazil, Ghisulal Praveen, Thrush Aaron, Malik Sadaf, Griffin Mairead, Amir Mahanoor, Khan Umar, Salim Ashal, Zoumot Zaid, Mydin Izanee, Aljabery Yazan, Bhatnagar Gopal, Bayrak Yusuf, Obeso Andres, Ahmed Usman

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Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on Girl Child Education in Buhunga Sub-County Uganda. by Twikirize, Edwig

“…The target population was 120 primary school teachers; 5 medical nurses; 10 religious leaders; 3 doctors; 30 VHTs; 01 CDO; the individuals; 01 L.C.III; 02 L.C. …”
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Experiences and Impact of Stigma and Discrimination among People on Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam: A Qualitative Perspective by Maisara Mhode, Tumaini Nyamhanga

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Language and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practice Paper-Literature Review and Case Example by Satwant Singh

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A narrative review of proactive palliative care models for people with COPD by Amy Pascoe, Xinye Chen, Natasha Smallwood

“…Five key models of palliative care were identified: (1) multi-disciplinary integrated services, (2) nurse-led care, (3) hospice and residential aged care, (4) home-based care, and (5) telemonitoring and telehealth. …”
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Visual Research Methods: A Novel Approach To Understanding The Experiences of Compulsive Hoarders: A Preliminary Study by Satwant Singh, Colin Jones

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Engaging Primary Care Professionals and People at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in the Design of PREDIABETEXT, a Multifaceted Digital Intervention Aimed at Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: A... by Maria Jesús Serrano-Ripoll, Rocío Zamanillo-Campos, Sofía Mira Martínez, Maria Antònia Fiol-deRoque, Narges Malih, Escarlata Angullo-Martínez, Ignacio Ricci-Cabello

“…Methods: in this qualitative study, we purposefully recruited 15 healthcare professionals (doctors and nurses) working in primary healthcare centers in Mallorca (Spain), and 15 of their patients at risk of T2DM (HbA1c 6–6.4%, and/or fasting plasma glucose 110–125 mg/dL). …”
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Descriptive epidemiology of muscle-strengthening activities in Japanese middle-aged and older adults: the Hisayama Study by Jun Hata, Toshiharu Ninomiya, Takanari Kitazono, Takanori Honda, Mao Shibata, Satoko Sakata, Emi Oishi, Yoshihiko Furuta

“…Information on muscle-strengthening activities was obtained by means of a face-to-face interview by nurses. The prevalence of muscle-strengthening activities according to sex and age groups was estimated using a modified Poisson regression model. …”
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Impact on staff of providing non-invasive advanced respiratory support during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in an acute hospital by David Wenzel, Christina Faull, Eleanor Wilson, Lucy Bleazard

“…Objectives To explore the experiences of healthcare workers providing non-invasive advanced respiratory support (NARS) to critically unwell patients with COVID-19.Design A qualitative study drawing on a social constructionist perspective using thematic analysis of semistructured interviews.Setting A single acute UK National Health Service Trust across two hospital sites.Participants Multidisciplinary team members in acute, respiratory and palliative medicine.Results 21 nurses, doctors (juniors and consultants) and physiotherapists described the provision of NARS to critically unwell COVID-19 patients as extremely challenging. …”
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Uptake Among Australian Healthcare Professionals: An Archetype for Success by Caroline M. Hall, Anthony Cotton, Adrian Webster, Mary Bushell, Holly L. Northam

“…Method: A cross-sectional survey was designed and distributed to an Australian HCP sample consisting of practicing nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and medical practitioners. …”
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Cross-referencing French hematology teams’ knowledge and perception of end-of-life situations: a national mixed-methods survey by Chloé Prod’homme, Côme Bommier, Laurène Fenwarth, Stephane Moreau, Alice Polomeni

“…Overall, 182 healthcare professionals replied, including a third nurses and a third physicians. The average score for identifying complex situations was 7.1 out of 10 (IQR 5.7,8.6), with lesser knowledge of situations involving double effect, euthanasia and sedation for distress than of situations involving limiting or stopping treatment. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 on HIV care: a comprehensive analysis of patient and healthcare providers experiences at the largest HIV treatment center in Ghana by Peter Puplampu, Justice K. Baah, Karl Osei Afoduo, Bright A. Adjei, Araba Abaidoo-Myles, Victor G. Davila-Roman, George B. Kyei, Collins S. Ahorlu

“…In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were done with HIV patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, data scientists, administrators, and counselors to ascertain barriers and facilitators to HIV care during the pandemic. …”
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Mitigating moral distress by enhancing healthcare workers’ understanding of challenges faced by carers of children with disabilities in low-resource settings in Kenya by Anne Geniets, Jarim Omogi, Laura Hakimi, Alice Lakati, Niall Winters

“…Conclusions Female carers of children with disabilities in low-resource settings in Kenya face numerous psychological, social and systemic challenges which jeopardize their caregiving, leading to moral distress. Paediatricians and nurses can contribute to enhance the caregivers’ coping-strategies and psychological well-being through simple changes, like explaining a child’s condition in non-technical language. …”
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Screening for Atrial Fibrillation by Digital Health Technology in Older People in Homecare Settings: A Feasibility Trial by Edvard Liljedahl Sandberg, Sigrun Halvorsen, Trygve Berge, Jostein Grimsmo, Dan Atar, Bjørnar Leangen Grenne, Jarle Jortveit

“…Users of homecare services≥65 years old with at least one additional risk factor for stroke in two Norwegian municipalities were assessed for study participation by nurses. Participants performed a continuous prolonged ECG recording using a patch ECG device (ECG247 Smart Heart Sensor). …”
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Objectively-measured physical activity and stress levels in workers: a systematic review by Marcelo Frio Marins, Barbara Sutil da Silva, Natan Feter, Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva

“…Physical activity was higher in blue-collar workers than in white-collar workers, and shift-working nurses were more active compared to non-shift workers and office workers. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to Collecting Surgical Outcome Data in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An International Survey by Thomas Diehl, MD, Taylor J. Jaraczewski, MD, MS, Kaleem Sohail Ahmed, MBBS, MSAI, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, MBBS, FCPS, FRCS, FACS, MHPE, Ewen M. Harrison, MB, ChB, MSc, PhD, FRCS, Belay Mellese Abebe, MD, Asad Latif, MD, MPH, Nabiha Mughal, MD, Sadaf Khan, MBBS, FACS, FACRS, K. A. Kelly McQueen, MD, MPH, FASA, Girma Tefera, MD, Syed Nabeel Zafar, MBBS, MPH, FACS

“…Final analysis included 229 surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and administrators from 36 separate LMICs. …”
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