Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
D. Pavlovic, P. Sahoo, H. J. Larson, E. Karafillakis
Summary: Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in vaccination and their beliefs and attitudes influence their own uptake and recommendation of vaccines. This literature review summarizes evidence on healthcare professionals' perceptions of the risks and benefits of vaccination, trust, and perceptions of mandatory vaccination in Europe. The review highlights the importance of vaccination for healthcare professionals and their patients, but also identifies concerns about perceived lower risks of certain diseases and worries about side effects. Mistrust of health authorities and the pharmaceutical industry is also reported. Opinions on mandatory vaccination vary among healthcare professionals.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Laura Germine, Roger W. Strong, Shifali Singh, Martin J. Sliwinski
Summary: Precision psychiatry calls for large-scale, high-frequency behavioral assessment data, but current methods face challenges in reliability and generalizability when scaled up. To address this issue, new frameworks are needed to optimize behavioral measurement and drive behavioral research towards more dynamic models.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Taylor Coffey, Eilidh M. Duncan, Heather Morgan, Louisa Lawrie, Katie Gillies
Summary: This systematic mapping review examines the application of behavioral approaches to recruitment and retention issues in clinical trials. The majority of the included studies focused on recruitment and participant behaviors, with some targeting underserved populations. However, most studies lacked specificity in defining the target behaviors, making replication difficult. It is recommended that future research improves methodological rigor and transparency to enhance recruitment and retention outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Sabo, Nancy Wexler, Louisa O'Meara, Heather Dreifuss, Yanitza Soto, Floribella Redondo, Heather Carter, Jill Guernsey de Zapien, Maia Ingram
Summary: This mixed-methods study assessed organizational readiness for Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce integration in Arizona Medicaid health systems and care teams. Findings show a high level of readiness and action towards CHW integration within the Arizona health care system and care teams.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lorna M. Hatch, Emily C. Widnall, Patricia N. Albers, Georgina L. Hopkins, Judi Kidger, Frank de Vocht, Eileen Kaner, Esther M. F. van Sluijs, Hannah Fairbrother, Russell Jago, Rona M. Campbell
Summary: Improving the health and well-being of young people is a priority in public health, but conducting research in schools is challenging. This study conducted semi-structured interviews with staff from 11 secondary schools, professionals from local authorities, and key stakeholders. The findings highlight the importance of school-led and tailored survey-based research methods.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Catherine Henshall, Olga Kozlowska, Helen Walthall, Anna Heinen, Rebecca Smith, Paul Carding
Summary: The study reviewed interventions and strategies for advancing UK clinical academic career pathways in nursing, highlighting barriers and facilitators. Findings suggest a need for more high-quality, evidence-based programs and a lack of cohesive implementation. Strong leadership is crucial for driving the development of clinical academic nursing research pathways.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Anju Sreeram, Wendy M. Cross, Louise Townsin
Summary: This article systematically reviews the literature on anti-stigma initiatives targeting mental health professionals. The review finds evidence of pessimistic attitudes towards mental illness among mental health professionals, and identifies effective anti-stigma initiatives that can change these attitudes. Future research should focus on the effectiveness and long-term effects of contact-based interventions among homogeneous groups. Consideration of varying levels of clinical experience and expertise in mental health is important for the development and implementation of anti-stigma initiatives.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Neeta Thakur, Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, Donna Appell, Christian Bime, Lauren Castro, Juan C. Celedon, Juliana Ferreira, Maureen George, Yolanda Mageto, Arch G. Mainous, Smita Pakhale, Kristin A. Riekert, Jesse Roman, Elizabeth Ruvalcaba, Sunil Sharma, Priya Shete, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Fernando Holguin
Summary: Current clinical research lacks adequate representation of racial/ethnic minority populations, hindering the generalizability of findings. A workshop convened by the American Thoracic Society proposed evidence-based solutions to the individual, interpersonal, institutional, and federal/policy level barriers to minority participation in research, aiming to improve representation and community engagement.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Neeta Thakur, Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, Donna Appell, Christian Bime, Lauren Castro, Juan C. Celedon, Juliana Ferreira, Maureen George, Yolanda Mageto, Arch G. Mainous, Smita Pakhale, Kristin A. Riekert, Jesse Roman, Elizabeth Ruvalcaba, Sunil Sharma, Priya Shete, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Fernando Holguin
Summary: The research identified barriers to minority participation in clinical research at individual, interpersonal, institutional, and federal/policy levels. Evidence-based solutions were proposed by the workshop participants, emphasizing the use of a multilevel framework and community engagement methods.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
Tiago S. Jesus, Karthik Mani, Claudia von Zweck, Sutanuka Bhattacharjya, Sureshkumar Kamalakannan, Ritchard Ledgerd
Summary: To fulfill their societal role, occupational therapists need to exist in sufficient supply, be equitably distributed, and meet competency standards. However, worldwide occupational therapy workforce research is scant and inequitably distributed, uses suboptimal methods, and is underfunded. Concerted efforts are needed to strengthen occupational therapy workforce research.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rebecca E. Short, Daniel T. C. Cox, Yin Ling Tan, Alison Bethel, Jacqualyn F. Eales, Ruth Garside
Summary: Globally, there is increasing recognition of the important links between oceans and human health, although the field of OHH is still emerging. In Europe, research on OHH focuses on marine biotechnology, seafood consumption, chemical and microbial pollution, and the impact of industries such as the oil sector on human health. Future research priorities include proactive assessments of chemical pollutants, measurable impacts of climate change, effects of emerging marine industries, and regional and global assessments for OHH interactions.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alicja Domagala, Aleksandra Kulbat, Kamila Parzonka
Summary: The Polish health workforce is facing challenges such as shortages, heavy workload, and dissatisfaction, leading to job emigration among younger generations. The reasons for emigration include excessive workload and lack of professional development opportunities. Attention from health decision makers and effective monitoring mechanisms for medical staff emigration are recommended due to the significant shortage of healthcare professionals and the aging workforce.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Basel Abdelazeem, Kirellos Said Abbas, Mostafa Atef Amin, Nahla Ahmed El-Shahat, Bilal Malik, Atefeh Kalantary, Mostafa Eltobgy
Summary: The study found that offering incentives to participants significantly increased response rates and consent rates, even small incentives showed significant improvements in both consent and response rates.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Judy Gillespie, Catherine Cosgrave, Christina Malatzky, Clarissa Carden
Summary: Rural communities worldwide face a shortage of medical professionals, resulting in inequalities between urban and rural residents. This paper examines the empirical application of the concepts of sense of place, place attachment, and belonging-in-place in health workforce studies. The findings highlight the value of these concepts and recommend future research directions.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Wendy Machalicek, Lindsay Glugatch, Buket Erturk, Tasia Brafford, Megan Kunze, Christine Drew, Allaina Douglas, Sloan Storie, Rebecca Crowe, Sandy Magana
Summary: This systematic review summarizes parent-mediated intervention research for children with or at risk for mental health disorders to identify effective recruitment and retention strategies for diverse participants in parent-mediated intervention research for children with autism.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Reka Maulide Cane, Jose Braz Chidassicua, Luis Varandas, Isabel Craveiro
Summary: This study provides an overview of published scientific articles on the prevalence, nutritional indicators, and social determinants of anemia in pregnant women and children aged 6 to 59 months in Mozambique and Portugal. The results show a lack of updated and clear data on anemia and iron deficiency in these populations, as well as limited research on social determinants and anemia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafaela M. Ribeiro, Luzia Goncalves, Philip J. Havik, Isabel Craveiro
Summary: This study examined the situation of tuberculosis (TB) in foreign-born individuals in a high-risk area of urban Portugal using a mixed-method case study. The results showed that foreign-born individuals accounted for a significant proportion of TB cases, mainly originating from Angola, Guinea-Bissau, and Cabo Verde. Cases of TB in recent migrants increased over the years for Angola and Guinea-Bissau, while for Cabo Verde, it was due to migrants residing in Portugal for more than 2 years. Reasons for recent migrants to travel to Portugal included studying, living and working, tourism, and seeking better healthcare.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ruben van Zelm, Ellen Coeckelberghs, Walter Sermeus, Massimiliano Panella, Kris Vanhaecht
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ruben van Zelm, Walter Sermeus, Massimiliano Panella, Ellen Coeckelberghs, Kris Vanhaecht
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Walter Sermeus, Linda H. Aiken, Jane Ball, Jackie Bridges, Luk Bruyneel, Reinhard Busse, Hans De Witte, Simon Dello, Jonathan Drennan, Lars E. Eriksson, Peter Griffiths, Dorothea Kohnen, Julia Koppen, Rikard Lindqvist, Claudia Bettina Maier, Matthew D. McHugh, Martin McKee, Anne Marie Rafferty, Wilmar B. Schaufeli, Douglas M. Sloane, Lisa Smeds Alenius, Herbert Smith
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the impact of organizational redesign based on the Magnet model on the well-being of nurses and physicians. The study will be conducted in over 60 general acute care hospitals in six countries and will use a multi-component implementation strategy. The primary outcome will be assessed through longitudinal surveys and medical records.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniela Alves, Antonio Pedro Delgado, Miguel Amado, Isabel Craveiro, Zelia Santos, Alexander Goggins, Carolina Gasparinho, Artur Correia, Luzia Goncalves
Summary: This study investigates recreational activity participation and its association with self-reported alcohol consumption in Praia. The results show that the majority of participants rarely or never engage in recreational activities, with men being more active than women. Alcohol consumption is higher in men compared to women. The findings of this study are important for developing public health policies and interventions to reduce alcohol consumption and promote healthy leisure practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Arnaud Bruyneel, Nicolas Bouckaert, Charline Maertens de Noordhout, Jens Detollenaere, Laurence Kohn, Magali Pirson, Walter Sermeus, Koen Van den Heede
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of burnout risk and intention-to-leave among Belgian ICU nurses after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was observed that ICU nurses working in hospitals with higher work environment quality had lower risk of burnout and intention-to-leave, while a higher patient-to-nurse ratio was associated with higher risk of burnout and intention-to-leave.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Paulo Ferrinho, Sergio Roques Patricio, Isabel Craveiro, Mohsin Sidat
Summary: This report reanalyzes data on violence against health care workers (VHCW) in the health services of the City of Lichinga, Mozambique, and explores whether it can be explained as an example of gender-based violence. Although not conclusive, our findings suggest that women were less aware of policies or procedures to address VHCW, felt discouraged to report such acts, and were more frequently threatened/violated by aggressors of the opposite sex. This highlights the importance of considering gender as a dimension in researching VHCW.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Claudia B. Maier, Julia Koeppen, Joan Kleine, Matthew D. McHugh, Walter Sermeus, Linda H. Aiken
Summary: This study analyzes recruitment and retention strategies for academically educated nurses in innovative German hospitals, comparing them with diploma nurses. The study will use qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews and surveys. The findings will provide valuable insights for clinical nursing, management, and policy in Germany and internationally.
Article
Nursing
Alvisa Palese, Stefania Chiappinotto, Aysun Bayram, Walter Sermeus, Riitta Suhonen, Evridiki Papastavrou
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increase in studies on the perception of Unfinished Care among nursing students, driven by the nursing staff's concerns about failures in care standards. However, there is a lack of discussion on the methodological requirements for these studies. This study aims to address the exploration of Unfinished Care among nursing students and provide recommendations.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ana Paula Cavalcante de Oliveira, Mariana Lopes Galante, Leila Senna Maia, Isabel Craveiro, Alessandra Pereira da Silva, Ines Fronteira, Raphael Chanca, Paulo Ferrinho, Mario Dal Poz
Summary: The objective of this protocol review is to identify countries' range of experiences with policies and management interventions that can improve health and care workers' capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of the interventions. The study aims to fill gaps in the evidence by analyzing a large number of documents and gray literature, and provide references for countries to develop relevant policies and strategies.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Ana Paula Cavalcante de Oliveira, Mariana Lopes Galante, Leila Senna Maia, Isabel Craveiro, Alessandra Pereira da Silva, Ines Fronteira, Raphael Chanca, Giorgio Cometto, Paulo Ferrinho, Mario Dal Poz
Summary: This review examines the range of policies and management interventions implemented to improve the capacity of health and care workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, synthesizes the evidence on their effectiveness, and identifies research gaps.
HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Dorothea Kohnen, Hans De Witte, Wilmar B. Schaufeli, Simon Dello, Luk Bruyneel, Walter Sermeus
Summary: This study explores the impact of characteristics in the clinical work environment on nurses' well-being. It finds that job resources have positive effects on nurses' health, while job demands have negative effects. The study also confirms the mediating role of intrinsic motivation and the moderating role of job resources in the relationship between job demands and burnout.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Reka Maulide Cane, Youssouf Keita, Luisa Lambo, Elcidio Pambo, Maria Patricia Goncalves, Luis Varandas, Isabel Craveiro
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among children aged 6-59 months attending pediatric services in a health facility in Mozambique. The results showed a high prevalence of anaemia in this population, with key factors including age group, caregiver's education level, malaria, and liver size.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
R. Maulide Cane, Y. Keita, L. Varandas, I. Craveiro
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)