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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sinead Shahrzad, Kirubakaran Balasubramaniam, Marius Brostrom Kousgaard, Trine Thilsing, Jens Sondergaard, Gritt Overbeck
Summary: A study conducted in fourteen general practices in east Zealand, Denmark found that there was no clinical need for POC PCR testing device in a non-pandemic setting. Although results were delivered faster, the increased workload for doctors made it difficult for them to justify using the diagnostic procedure in daily practice.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Saiful Islam, Sayeeda Tarannum, Sayera Banu, Kamal Ibne Amin Chowdhury, Arifa Nazneen, Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, Holly Seale
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers in Bangladesh towards tuberculosis infection prevention and control guidelines, as well as their perceptions of hospital preparedness. The findings showed that healthcare workers recognized the risk of tuberculosis and were willing to implement preventive measures, but identified several barriers to implementation, including policy gaps, health system issues, and behavioral factors.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Isabel Naomi Aika, Ehijie Enato
Summary: This study examined the perspectives, barriers, and facilitators of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and infection prevention control (IPC) programs among healthcare managers in Benin City, Nigeria. It found that inappropriate prescribing was viewed as a problem, but there were no formal AMS programs in any of the healthcare facilities studied. However, the presence of drug and therapeutic committees was seen as a foundation for such a program. Only the tertiary institution had a formal IPC program. Challenges to IPC included inadequate waste disposal, lack of personal protective equipment, and behavioral change among healthcare providers.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Wenxiao Yan
Summary: This study provides a review of the process tracing analytical method, including its conceptualization, significance, and procedural features, and explores its application in second language acquisition (SLA) research. The study suggests various practices for implementing process tracing in SLA and offers practical implications for SLA researchers to further their understanding of this new approach. Additionally, future research suggestions for an advanced use of process tracing in SLA are proposed.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Management
Eva M. Meyersson Milgrom, Paul Milgrom, Ravi Singh
Summary: Research shows that a common pattern of control in firms is to have management retain a broad set of rights, while other stakeholders have targeted veto rights over specific decisions. This shared control pattern allows management to consider stakeholders' interests while preventing self-interested stakeholders from blocking valuable proposals.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. L. Ling, P. Ching, J. Cheng, L. Lang, S. Liberali, P. Poon, Y. Shin, C. Sim
Summary: The document provides guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention and control in dental settings in the Asia Pacific region. It emphasizes the importance of standard precautions, surgical aseptic technique, and trained staff for dental instrument reprocessing. The guidelines also stress the significance of facility design and layout, as well as the need for a Pandemic Preparedness Plan.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Tomczyk, Julie Storr, Claire Kilpatrick, Benedetta Allegranzi
Summary: This study qualitatively assessed IPC implementation themes in low-resource settings through semi-structured interviews with IPC experts. Frequent IPC implementation themes included developing IPC programs, guidelines, training, healthcare-associated surveillance, implementing multimodal strategies, developing monitoring and feedback, improving staffing and bed occupancy, and promoting the built environment. These themes provide important qualitative evidence for IPC professionals to consider.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Arthur W. Baker, Ahmed Maged, Salah Haridy, Jason E. Stout, Jessica L. Seidelman, Sarah S. Lewis, Deverick J. Anderson
Summary: The study analyzed the performance of statistical process control methods in detecting healthcare facility-associated nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) outbreaks. The results showed that the method was able to detect outbreaks an average of 6 months before actual detection, highlighting its potential to improve NTM surveillance and prevent infections.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xin-yao Yang, Chun-yu He, Xiao-fang Chen, Song Wan, Ye Kong, Jun Zhou, Si-ting Zheng
Summary: China's strict isolation system in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the psychology of inpatients and their caregivers. This study emphasizes the need for specific nursing interventions to meet the psychological and emotional needs of stroke inpatients and their family caregivers, as external support was found to be insufficient.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Dominic Glynn
Summary: This study analyzed the methodological approaches used in theoretical articles in the field of translation studies. It found that formalizing methods could enhance the rigor of research. The study also discussed four methodologies and provided recommendations for future research in translation theory.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Famke Houben, Mitch van Hensbergen, Casper D. J. den Heijer, Nicole H. T. M. Dukers-Muijrers, Christian J. P. A. Hoebe
Summary: This study aimed to assess perceived barriers and facilitators to infection prevention and control (IPC) among professionals working at psychiatric institutions. The findings identified factors such as attitudes and knowledge deficits among professionals and patients, monitoring of IPC performance, social support and prioritization, as well as financial and material resource limitations as key influences on IPC implementation. Recommendations from professionals included increasing awareness through education and training, formal agreements as institutional IPC protocols, and appointing a professional responsible for IPC at the organizational level.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eric Nguemeleu Tchouaket, Drissa Sia, Sylvain Brousseau, Kelley Kilpatrick, Sandra Boivin, Bruno Dubreuil, Catherine Larouche, Natasha Parisien, Carl-Ardy Dubois, Astrid Brousselle, Roxane Borges Da Silva
Summary: This project aims to evaluate the efficiency of hospital infection control measures in Quebec, Canada through four components of research including cost assessment of CBPs, economic burden evaluation of nosocomial infections, and cost-effectiveness analysis of NIPC.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Patrick Chiu, Sally Thorne, Kara Schick-Makaroff, Greta G. Cummings
Summary: This article explores the nuances of theory utilization in qualitative methodologies and highlights the challenges of applying theory in applied qualitative research. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in utilizing theory in research focused on applied practice.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Marc Pilon, Francois Brouard
Summary: This article clarifies the dynamic interaction between different dichotomies of accountability in nonprofit organizations through a theory-based typology. It differentiates the narrow conception from the broad conception of accountability processes.
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Business
Hans Berends, Fleur Deken
Summary: This essay discusses the writing techniques in qualitative process research, distinguishes three writing styles- inductive, conceptualized, and model-led, and explores their pros and cons as well as conditions for effective use.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZATION
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
R. Hale, T. Powell, N. S. Drey, D. J. Gould
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2015)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sally Anstey, Tom Powell, Bernadette Coles, Rachel Hale, Dinah Gould
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2016)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. D. Lynch, R. Hale, I. G. Chestnutt, N. H. F. Wilson
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Felicity K. Boardman, Rachel Hale
MOLECULAR GENETICS & GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Felicity K. Boardman, Rachel Hale
JOURNAL OF GENETIC COUNSELING
(2019)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Felicity Boardman, Rachel Hale
MOLECULAR GENETICS & GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Hematology
Felicity K. Boardman, Rachel Hale, Philip J. Young
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Genetics & Heredity
Felicity K. Boardman, Rachel Hale, Raksha Gohel, Philip J. Young
MOLECULAR GENETICS & GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Immunology
Thomas Cherian, Kathleen F. Morales, Carsten Mantel, Philipp Lambach, Salah Al Awaidy, Joseph S. Bresee, Supamit Chunsuttiwat, Daouda Coulibaly, Luzhao Feng, Rachel Hale, Helena C. Maltezou, Kelly Moore, Jonathan Nguyen-Van-Tam, Saad Omer, Gregory Poland, Sabine Wicker, Rosanna Lagos, Shabir Madhi, Silvia Bino, Birte Boedeker, Susan Y. Chu, Sara Hamid, Kathryn Lafond, Julia Neufeind, Susan Wang, Phionah Lynn Atuhebwe, Philip Gould, James Heffelfinger, Pernille Jorgensen, Liudmila Mosina, Alba Maria Ropero-Alvarez, Hassan Quamrul, Shalini Desai, Rola Egloff, Shoshanna Goldin, Ivan Ivanov, Melanie Marti, Ann Moen, Marc Perut, Claudia Steulet, Kathleen Morales
Article
Nursing
Nina Jacob, Chris Burton, Rachel Hale, Aled Jones, Amy Lloyd, Anne Marie Rafferty, Davina Allen
Summary: The study aims to understand the role of nurses' professional judgement in nurse staffing systems through a qualitative comparative case study of nurse staffing systems in England and Wales. The research will provide evidence on the centrality of nurses' professional judgement in decision-making and the need for theoretically informed research. The study will also lay the foundations for evidence-based programmes of nurse education and continuing professional development.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fiona Shirani, Kate O'Sullivan, Rachel Hale, Nick Pidgeon, Karen Henwood
Summary: Active Buildings can contribute to decarbonisation and climate change efforts, but understanding resident perspectives is crucial for their successful implementation. This research explores the expectations and experiences of residents living in Active Homes, highlighting instances where expectations remain unfulfilled and offering recommendations for future developments.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Martina Svobodova, Nina Jacob, Kerry Hood, Katie Gillies, Rachel Hale, Jennifer Bostock, Peter Bower, Adrian Edwards, Penelope Farthing, Sarah Rawlinson, Shaun Treweek, Jeremy Howick
Summary: This study developed seven principles to improve the composition of information about potential trial intervention benefits and harms within participant information leaflets, reducing variability and avoidable harms. The principles were generated through a modified Delphi survey and a consensus meeting.
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Environmental Studies
Fiona Shirani, Kate O'Sullivan, Rachel Hale, Nick Pidgeon, Karen Henwood
Summary: This paper explores the motivations for developing Active Homes and examines how residents reside in and interact with these homes through qualitative interviews with stakeholders. The study highlights a potential conflict between prioritizing residents' needs and minimizing user engagement with technology. The findings emphasize the importance of ongoing engagement with residents to inform the successful rollout of Active Homes.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Sally Anstey, Rachel Hale, Jane Ryan, Helen Tyler, Eleri Girt, Lesley Radley, Martina Nathan, Claire Job, Erica Chivers, Anne Cleves, Sam Tish, Dinah Gould