Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jordan A. Parsons, Elizabeth Chloe Romanis
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid implementation of telemedical health services in the UK, benefiting the provision of early medical abortion. Approvals have been issued in England, Wales, and Scotland, allowing women to terminate pregnancies up to certain gestational limits without contravening social distancing measures. The politicisation of abortion care is a significant issue highlighted, with specific attention given to updated clinical guidance in Scotland and sunset clauses in England and Wales.
Article
Oncology
Jane L. Murphy, Fehmidah Munir, Fiona Davey, Laura Miller, Ramsey Cutress, Rhys White, Megan Lloyd, Justin Roe, Carol Granger, Sorrel Burden, Lesley Turner
Summary: While most healthcare professionals discuss nutrition and provide information to cancer patients, many lack awareness of guidelines and confidence in providing nutritional advice. Therefore, there is a need to enhance appropriate nutrition education and training to ensure consistency of practice and improvements in patient care.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maeve Eogan, Cliona Murphy, Mary Higgins
Summary: This article provides a commentary on the Irish experience of extended abortion care, highlighting the significance of ongoing medical education.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Business
Sreejith Balasubramanian, Vinaya Shukla, Jaspreet Singh Sethi, Nazrul Islam, Roy Saloum
Summary: Blockchain technology has the potential to benefit the healthcare sector, but understanding the readiness of stakeholders, government, and laws is crucial for successful adoption. Lack of clarity on blockchain regulations, as well as concerns about privacy and trust, can hinder readiness across all stakeholders.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ana Howarth, Morag Munro, Alf Theodorou, Peter R. Mills
Summary: During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare utilisation in a UK-based privately insured population decreased dramatically, being over 70% lower at its height. However, mental health services remained resilient during this time, possibly due to greater virtualisation of diagnostics and care.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel Thomasson, Helen Coyle, Lorraine Reynolds, Alison Lees, Lindsey Partington, Paul Cooper
Summary: This study reviewed the situation of prisoners diagnosed with epilepsy in a large UK prison, finding significant challenges in seizure control, substance misuse, and mental health issues. Limited access to specialist epilepsy services was also identified. The study recommends closer collaboration between prison healthcare and local NHS services to optimize epilepsy healthcare in prisons.
SEIZURE-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPILEPSY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Danielle Mazza, Jane W. Seymour, Monisha Vaid Sandhu, Catriona Melville, Jacquie O. Brien, Terri-Ann Thompson
Summary: In Australia, there are significant barriers to abortion, especially for women in remote areas. While there is widespread support for telehealth-at-home abortion, GPs lack knowledge and understanding of the process involved in medical abortion.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Jade E. Bilardi, Gemma Sharp, Samantha Payne, Meredith J. Temple-Smith
Summary: The study found a clear mismatch between the support women want at the time of miscarriage and the care they receive from healthcare professionals. Improvements in support care can potentially be achieved through simple measures such as increased acknowledgement, information provision, and referral to existing support services.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna E. Fiastro, Elizabeth Young, Elizabeth Jacob-Files, Molly R. Ruben, Francine M. Coeytaux, Ian M. Bennett, Emily M. Godfrey
Summary: This qualitative study examined potential users' perspectives on the provision of abortion medications for future use. The study found that individuals who recently obtained a medication abortion generally reacted positively to the idea. Having pills in advance could improve the timeliness and convenience of care and decrease stigma. User concerns primarily focused on the safety and efficacy of medication abortion.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Raman R. Khanna, Sara G. Murray, Timothy Wen, Kirsten Salmeen, Tushani Illangasekare, Nerys Benfield, Julia Adler-Milstein, Lucia Savage
Summary: This article discusses the risks that arise from interoperability for patients and providers and suggests actions that institutions can take to mitigate these risks. Institutions should have policies that protect patient privacy and ensure they can receive safe and legal medical care.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Heather Jarman, Robert Crouch, Mary Halter, George Peck, Elaine Cole
Summary: This study investigated the current care pathways and provision of services for older major trauma patients in the UK, revealing variability in the admitting specialty team and subsequent management across hospitals, which may be related to patient condition and provision of local resources.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Amrik Sohal, Tharaka de Vass, Prakash Singh, Shahid Al Balushi, Abdullah Said Al Hajri, Yahya Al Farsi, Rashid Al Arbi
Summary: The study found that Oman's healthcare sector is strong in leadership support, understanding value and customer groups, and is ready for widespread application of lean. While interviewees are aware of challenges, the authors believe that successful execution will lead to strong strategic and operational outcomes.
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Khairol Amali Bin Ahmad, Halim Khujamatov, Nurshod Akhmedov, Mohd Yazid Bajuri, Mohammad Nazir Ahmad, Ali Ahmadian
Summary: This paper provides a systematic analysis of the evolutionary development of healthcare, identifying the characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and technological innovations of each stage. It is essential for understanding the entire system, identifying trends, and guiding future directions.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Justin R. Lappen, Laura K. Vricella, Virginia Andrews, Erika Christensen, Cara C. Heuser, Sarah Horvath, Clark T. Johnson, Judette M. Louis, Alicia T. Luchowski, Mary E. Norton, Katelynn G. Sagaser, Sindhu K. Srinivas, Erika Werner, Leilah Zahedi-Spung, Sean Blackwell
Summary: The attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of practicing maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists regarding abortion provision are influenced by individual, institutional, and state factors. Training and education are crucial in ensuring the ability of maternal-fetal medicine physicians to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maria Phillis, David N. Hackney, Tani Malhotra
Summary: In the case of Dobbs v. Jackson, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, resulting in a significant limitation of abortion access and the erosion of legal protections for physicians and patients in making pregnancy decisions. Medical societies and healthcare organizations have largely remained silent in the face of attacks on abortion rights, allowing politicians and legislators without understanding to promote their own interests at the expense of patient access and autonomy. Physicians have an ethical duty to advocate for equitable and evidence-based healthcare.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Rebecca S. French, Jill Shawe, Nerissa Tilouche, Sarah Earle, Pippa Grenfell
Summary: Natural Cycles fertility awareness technology can help women better understand their menstrual cycles and fertility, but discussing pregnancy planning in healthcare settings can be challenging. Digital technologies can provide information and support for those wanting to conceive, but should be complemented by care in statutory services.
BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Kate Maslin, Roisin McKeon-Carter, Joanne Hosking, Lauren Stockley, Clara Southby, Jill Shawe, Jos M. Latour
Summary: In recent years, there has been a downward trend in neonatal admissions in the South-West of England, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The impact of lockdown measures on perinatal outcomes may vary, warranting further investigation in the future.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martha Paisi, Neeltje Crombag, Lorna Burns, Annick Bogaerts, Lyndsey Withers, Laura Bates, Daniel Crowley, Robert Witton, Jill Shawe
Summary: People experiencing homelessness encounter multiple barriers in accessing and completing HCV treatment, related to both their lived experience and characteristics of health systems. Some barriers are amenable to change, while others are more challenging to modify. The identified facilitators could guide future targeted measures to improve HCV diagnosis and treatment.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Patricia A. Lohr, Maria Lewandowska, Rebecca Meiksin, Natasha Salaria, Sharon Cameron, Rachel H. Scott, Jennifer Reiter, Melissa J. Palmer, Rebecca S. French, Kaye Wellings
Summary: This study interviewed 30 women who had undergone abortion in England, Scotland, or Wales and found that there was overwhelming support for using medical abortion pills at home and continuing the telemedical model. The reasons cited for this support included convenience, comfort, reduced stigma, privacy, and respect for autonomy.
BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martha Paisi, Zoe Allen, Jill Shawe
Summary: Social housing tenants are at higher risk of engaging in unhealthy behaviors. The NHNY program aimed to improve the health and well-being of social housing tenants and found that it may have been beneficial for some participants. Housing officers play a significant role in promoting health messages and behavior change among tenants.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bola Grace, Jill Shawe, Judith Stephenson
Summary: This study investigated the fertility knowledge of lay individuals and healthcare professionals (HCPs) and found that HCPs did not demonstrate better knowledge than the participants. The study emphasized the need for HCPs to improve their understanding of fertility in order to enhance patients' fertility awareness.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Helen Elizabeth Denise Burchett, Sally Griffin, Malica de Melo, Joelma Joaquim Picardo, Dylan Kneale, Rebecca S. French
Summary: Enabling contraceptive use is crucial in addressing high adolescent pregnancy rates in LMICs. Structural interventions that consider broader determinants such as poverty, education, and social norms can help improve knowledge and access to contraception.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ruth Bishop, Frazer Underwood, Lisa Burrows, Fiona Fraser, Jill Shawe
Summary: The objective of this review is to explore and describe the utilization of the natural environment and outdoor space by occupational therapists in mental health care. Research has shown that the natural environment is beneficial for our health and has the potential to aid in the treatment of mental health problems. However, the current utilization of the natural environment/outdoor space by occupational therapists in mental health care is unclear.
JBI EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maria Lewandowska, Daniel J. Carter, Antonio Gasparrini, Patricia A. Lohr, Kaye Wellings
Summary: The approval of home use of misoprostol in England for early medical abortions had a positive impact on abortion access. The proportion of medical abortions increased and the gestational age decreased after the approval. This improvement was more significant in deprived areas but not equal across all racial/ethnic groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michalina Drejza, Katarzyna Rylewicz, Maria Lewandowska, Katarzyna Gross-Tyrkin, Grzegorz Lopinski, Joanna Barwinska, Ewa Majcherek, Klaudia Szymus, Patrycja Klein, Katarzyna Plagens-Rotman, Magdalena Pisarska-Krawczyk, Witold Kedzia, Grazyna Jarzabek-Bielecka
Summary: This study investigated HPV vaccination levels among high school students in Poland and found that the majority of respondents were unaware of their vaccination status. Only a small percentage of respondents had received the HPV vaccine, and there were significant regional differences in vaccination rates. The findings suggest the need for a national-level vaccination program to reduce cervical cancer incidence.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katie J. Edwards, Kate Maslin, Jackie Andrade, Ray B. Jones, Jill Shawe
Summary: mHealth interventions for gestational diabetes focus on using apps to improve clinical outcomes. There is a need to broaden the focus by incorporating existing resources valued by women, such as social media, to address needs like peer support. While almost all mHealth interventions incorporated behavior change techniques, future development should consider selecting techniques that target women's needs and barriers to engagement.
JBI EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Line B. Lovschal, Stinne Hogh, Thomas Bergholt, Kate Maslin, Jill Shawe, Hanne K. Hegaard, Mie G. de Wolff
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the iron supplementation rate during the last 3 weeks of the first trimester according to Danish recommendations and identify potential sociodemographic, reproductive, and health-related pre-pregnancy predictors. The study found that approximately half of the pregnant women followed the recommended dose of iron supplementation, and factors such as being 40 years or older, having a lower educational level, and following a vegetarian or vegan diet were predictors for iron supplementation during the first trimester. Interventions targeting women of reproductive age and emphasizing iron supplementation during pre-pregnancy and interpregnancy counseling are necessary.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
