Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Amy Chang Berger, Noa Simchoni, Andrew Auerbach, W. Michael Brode, Ethan Kuperman, Katie Raffel, Alan A. Kubey
Summary: This survey study examines the extent to which evidenced-based guidelines for the management of COVID-19 have been implemented in US academic medical centers.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lorena Avila-Carrasco, Daisy Lorena Diaz-Avila, Adrian Reyes-Lopez, Joel Monarrez-Espino, Idalia Garza-Veloz, Perla Velasco-Elizondo, Sodel Vazquez-Reyes, Alejandro Mauricio-Gonzalez, Jorge Alfonso Solis-Galvan, Margarita L. L. Martinez-Fierro
Summary: The social distancing policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant changes in teaching strategies for college undergraduates in Mexico and elsewhere. Limited data is available on the impact of the lockdown on the academic stress and mental health of these students. This study aims to assess the occurrence of academic difficulties, anxiety, depression, and academic stressors related to the pandemic, as well as the coping strategies used by the students.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rafel Crespi-Cladera, Alfredo Martin-Oliver, Bartolome Pascual-Fuster
Summary: The study utilizes historical data and a model to predict financial distress among Spanish hospitality firms in 2020, showing that 25% would face crisis if revenue drops by 60%, increasing to 32% with an 80% drop. Small firms are mainly affected, with most facing solvency issues.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zeynep G. Gul, Danielle R. Sharbaugh, Cailey J. Guercio, Daniel L. Pelzman, Cameron A. Jones, Emily C. Hacker, Vivian Anyaeche, Levi Bowers, Ashti M. Shah, Michael G. Stencel, Jonathan G. Yabes, Bruce L. Jacobs, Benjamin J. Davies
Summary: Patients with urologic diseases often experience financial toxicity after care. The Price Transparency Final Rule aims to facilitate price shopping and lower healthcare costs. This study evaluates compliance with the rule and variations in urologic procedure prices among academic hospitals and insurance classes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tasce Bongiovanni, Sriram Shamasunder, William Brown, Cristina Rivera Carpenter, Matthew Pantell, Bassem Ghali, James D. Harrison
Summary: This study conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators who volunteered in the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring key themes defining the partnership between academic medical centers and vulnerable communities. The study provides guidelines for AMCs to develop and improve partnerships with vulnerable communities, emphasizing trust, sustainability, and long-term relationships over short-term 'medical missions'.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Justine Chinn, Shaina Sedighim, Katharine A. Kirby, Samuel Hohmann, Afshan B. Hameed, Jennifer Jolley, Ninh T. Nguyen
Summary: This study compared characteristics and outcomes of women who underwent childbirth with vs without COVID-19 in a large US cohort, and found that women with COVID-19 during childbirth had higher rates of mortality, intubation, ICU admission, and preterm birth.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anita Arora, Renee Fekieta, Zakia Nouri, Danielle Carder, Megan M. Colgan, Anne Fuhlbrigge, Sara L. Jackson, Samuel Collins, Nathaniel Gleason, Julia Chen
Summary: This retrospective cohort study found that eConsultations provided an accessible mechanism for clinicians to receive specialist input when in-person care was limited.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lan Sun, Garrick Small, Yueh-Hsia Huang, Tyng-Bin Ger
Summary: The purpose of this article is to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian household finances, with a focus on low-income households and one-parent families with dependent children. It was found that these groups were hit the hardest, having to forfeit a significant portion of their incomes to absorb financial shocks. While they were adept at budgeting, their ability to save regularly and seek financial information was weak.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica Kruse, Paloma Toledo, Tayler B. Belton, Erica J. Testani, Charlesnika T. Evans, William A. Grobman, Emily S. Miller, Elizabeth M. S. Lange
Summary: This study evaluated web-based patient education materials on COVID-19 from US academic medical centers and found that the readability was higher than recommended, content was variable, and the actionability was low. Providing readable and actionable PEMs is critical for effectively disseminating accurate information and facilitating patient understanding of the virus and protective measures.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
S. Ryan Greysen, Andrew D. Auerbach, Matthew D. Mitchell, Jennifer N. Goldstein, Rachel Weiss, Armond Esmaili, Ifedayo Kuye, Efren Manjarrez, Maralyssa Bann, Jeffrey L. Schnipper
Summary: This study reviewed current practices and synthesized common discharge practices for COVID-19 patients from both home and non-home settings, showing consensus on clinical criteria, social support, and post-discharge monitoring among US academic medical centers.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Primary Health Care
Nicholas Kenji Taylor, Noha Aboelata, Megan Mahoney, Timothy Seay-Morrison, Baldeep Singh, Sang-Ick Chang, Steven M. Asch, Jonathan G. Shaw
Summary: The threat of the COVID-19 pandemic to public health in the United States has led to rapid and unprecedented shifts in the healthcare landscape. Collaboration between community health centers and academic medical centers has proven to be an effective way to address the crisis. By working together on research, resource distribution, and reducing the digital divide, these institutions aim to provide better healthcare access for underserved populations and forge enduring partnerships beyond the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gao Xiang, Muhammad Ishfaq Ahmad, Weiqing Zhuang, Ramiz Ur Rehman, Muhammad Akram Naseem
Summary: This study examines the depressive symptoms faced by non-native international medical students studying in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that students with poor Chinese language were more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms and female students were found to be more prone. Additionally, factors such as food adaptability, health issues, accommodation issues, and financial issues were found to contribute to depressive symptoms among non-native international medical students.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Adam B. Cohen, Lisa Stump, Harlan M. Krumholz, Margaret Cartiera, Sanchita Jain, L. Scott Sussman, Allen Hsiao, Walter Lindop, Anita Kuo Ying, Rebecca L. Kaul, Thomas J. Balcezak, Welela Tereffe, Matthew Comerford, Daniel Jacoby, Neema Navai
Summary: The strategies of academic medical centers are driven by core values and missions, aiming to provide comprehensive clinical care, patient experience, research, education, and training. With the rapid adoption of digital health and the transformation of the healthcare industry, academic medical centers need to realign their digital health activities to leverage their strengths in order to accomplish their missions.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabian Stoehr, Lukas Mueller, Adrian Brady, Antoni Trilla, Aline Maehringer-Kunz, Felix Hahn, Christoph Dueber, Nicole Becker, Marcus-Alexander Woerns, Julius Chapiro, Jan Bernd Hinrichs, Deniz Akata, Stephan Ellmann, Merel Huisman, David Koff, Sebastian Brinkmann, Fabian Bamberg, Oscar Zimmermann, Nikoleta Traikova, Jens U. Marquardt, D-H Chang, Fabian Rengier, Timo A. Auer, Tilman Emrich, Felix Muehler, Heinz Schmidberger, Bettina Baessler, Daniel Pinto Dos Santos, Roman Kloeckner
Summary: This study evaluated medical students' attitudes towards online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the majority being satisfied with the quantity and quality of online courses. While online learning provided greater flexibility, there were concerns such as motivational problems and lack of interaction with fellow students leading to potential social isolation. Students also believed that medical education lagged behind in utilizing online learning capabilities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zuopeng Jiang, Xuhong Jia, Ran Tao, Hazar Dorduncu
Summary: This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on students' daily lives, particularly in personal and academic aspects. It found that educational and family stress caused by COVID-19 leads to depression among students, negatively affecting their academic performance. The research provides valuable information for parents, educators, and other stakeholders concerned about their children's education and performance.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
