Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juliet Addo, Dave Pearce, Marilyn Metcalf, Courtney Lundquist, Gillian Thomas, David Barros-Aguirre, Gavin C. K. W. Koh, Mike Strange
Summary: TB patients from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa face common challenges throughout their disease journey, including economic hardship, social stigma, TB and HIV co-infection, disrupted family life, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Nursing
Yayi Zhao, Li Liu, Yaping Ding, Yulei Song, Helen Y. L. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to understand participants' experiences with a culturally specific Dementia Competence Education program. Qualitative interviews were conducted to collect data, and the results indicated that the program was well-received and positively appraised by the participants. Furthermore, the study provided suggestions for improving program implementation.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Joanne Land, Julia Hackett, Govundeep Sidhu, Malgorzata Heinrich, Orla McCourt, Kwee L. Yong, Abi Fisher, Rebecca J. Beeken
Summary: This study explores the experiences of multiple myeloma patients participating in a supervised exercise program and identifies key factors that contribute to participation and positive outcomes. It suggests that tailored exercises, professional supervision, and social support are important for the success of such interventions.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shubhangi Dhakulkar, Mrinalini Das, Narendra Sutar, Vikas Oswal, Daksha Shah, Shilpa Ravi, Dipa Vengurlekar, Vijay Chavan, Lorraine Rebello, Augusto C. Meneguim, Aparna Iyer, Homa Mansoor, Stobdan Kalon, Shrikala Acharya, Gabriella Ferlazzo, Petros Isaakidis, Harshad P. Thakur
Summary: This study investigated the final treatment outcomes and factors associated with unsuccessful treatment in children and adolescents with DR-TB, finding a high proportion of successful outcomes. Nutritional support and follow-up care should be strengthened, and new TB drugs like Bedaquiline and Delamanid should be rapidly scaled up in routine TB programs for the pediatric population.
Article
Nursing
Amy E. Corrigan, Suzanne Lake, Rhona J. McInnes
Summary: The implementation of continuity of carer (CoC) models in the UK faces challenges in terms of midwives' willingness and the organizational space within the National Health Service (NHS). The use of Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) provides valuable support for understanding and conceptualizing large scale implementation of CoC.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christine Vincent, Margaret Eberts, Tejal Naik, Victoria Gulick, C. Virginia O'Hayer
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) has been proven effective in the treatment of specific phobias and trauma, as well as chronic and acute pain. Providers recognize the value of VR in improving patient engagement and treatment individualization, but barriers such as costs and lack of reimbursement hinder further implementation.
Article
Nursing
Sally Ohlsen, Tom Sanders, Janice Connell, Emily Wood
Summary: Community nurses training as psychological wellbeing practitioners and integrating this practice into home-based primary care nursing has been well-received by key stakeholders. However, barriers such as current siloed healthcare systems need to be addressed for long-term sustainability and successful implementation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ivan S. Pradipta, Lusiana R. Idrus, Ari Probandari, Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Prayudi Santoso, Jan-Willem C. Alffenaar, Eelko Hak
Summary: This study analyzed the barriers to successful TB treatment from the perspective of TB service providers at the CHC level in Indonesia. The findings identified organizational capacity and TB program activities as the main barriers. Strengthening CHCs in TB management is crucial for achieving national and global goals of TB eradication.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahnoush Etminan Malek, Susanne Andermo, Gisela Nyberg, Liselotte Schafer Elinder, Emma Patterson, Asa Norman
Summary: This study investigates the barriers and facilitators of parental participation in health promotion and prevention programs. The findings highlight the importance of adapting interventions to fit parents' abilities, providing continuous information, and encouraging family and key people involvement. Additionally, social and cultural conditions, as well as the interaction between schools and families, play crucial roles in implementing intervention programs.
Article
Psychiatry
Stephanie Allan, Sara Beedie, Hamish J. McLeod, John Farhall, John Gleeson, Simon Bradstreet, Emma Morton, Imogen Bell, Alison Wilson-Kay, Helen Whitehill, Claire Matrunola, David Thomson, Andrea Clark, Andrew Gumley
Summary: Digital self-management tools blended with clinical triage and peer support have the potential to improve access to early warning signs (EWS) based relapse prevention in schizophrenia care. The implementation of digital interventions in psychosis can be poor, and there is a need to understand implementation from the perspectives of patients and carers.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Desmond Dzidzornu Otoo, Nana Nimo Appiah-Agyekum, Francis Anderson Adzei
Summary: This study assessed the determinants of successful implementation of the neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana, including donor support, education and training, partnerships, reliability of the health structure, integrative nature of the programme, and management commitment. These determining factors cut across the inner settings of the implementing agency and the external environment.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jialu Qian, Shuyi Chen, Cecilia Jevitt, Shiwen Sun, Man Wang, Xiaoyan Yu
Summary: This qualitative study explored the experiences of obstetric nurses and midwifery professionals with the Perinatal Bereavement Care Training Programme (PBCTP) after implementation. The findings showed that the PBCTP met the learning and skills enhancement needs of nurses and midwives, and had a positive impact on their care for bereaved families. The optimized training programme should be widely applied in the future, and efforts from hospitals, managers, obstetric nurses, and midwives are needed to promote a supportive perinatal bereavement care practice.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Wilson, Clare Mckeaveney, Claire Carswell, Karen Atkinson, Stephanie Burton, Clare Mcveigh, Lisa Graham-Wisener, Erika Jaaskelainen, William Johnston, Daniel O'Rourke, Joanne Reid, Soham Rej, Ian Walsh, Helen Noble
Summary: The Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) program was found to be an acceptable intervention for people living with kidney disease, providing tools and techniques to support their mental health and well-being. Participants reported subjective benefits and positive experiences with the program.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hanna Wijk, Kristiina Heikkila, Sari Ponzer, Lars Kihlstrom, Jonas Nordquist
Summary: In the field of postgraduate medical education, successful change leadership involves characteristics such as belonging to a group, having a clear vision and meaning, holding a mandate for change, collaborating with colleagues and superiors, as well as maintaining a long-term perspective. Successful change management relies on a coalition based on a clear vision and a long-term strategy inclusive of key stakeholders.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Firuzeh Payamani, Seyed Reza Borzou, Alireza Soltanian, Masoud Ghiasian, Mahnaz Khatiban
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) regarding a collaborative care program. Through semi-structured interviews with 18 MS patients who participated in the program, the study identified the significant role of collaborative care in MS management.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lieve Vanleeuw, Wanga Zembe-Mkabile, Salla Atkins, Andrew Medina-Marino
Summary: The role of social protection and other forms of support in relation to the burden of TB on patients and their households in South Africa was explored in this study. The findings revealed that patients faced a heavy physical burden, aggravated by a lack of nutritious food, and households were significantly affected by the burden of caring for the patients. Access to adequate nutritious food was identified as a key issue for many patients.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tiia T. M. Reho, Salla Atkins, Mikko Korhonen, Anna Siukola, Markku Sumanen, Mervi Viljamaa, Jukka Uitti, Riitta Sauni
Summary: This study investigated the use of other healthcare services by occupational health frequent attenders (FAs) and whether parallel use affects their likelihood to receive a disability pension. The results showed that FAs were more likely to use other healthcare sectors and those using multiple sectors were more likely to receive a disability pension.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Seni Kouanda, Eunice Nahyuha Chomi, Caron Kim, Sothornwit Jen, Luis Bahamondes, Jose Guilherme Cecatti, Pisake Lumbiganon, Modey Emefa, Vanessa Brizuela, Hamsadvani Kuganantham, Armando Humberto Seuc, Moazzam Ali
Summary: This study aims to assess the availability and readiness of sexual and reproductive health services in local health facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It adopts both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data on clients' and providers' perceptions of these services. The study involves focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and a health facility assessment survey.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Shweta Khare, Ashish Pathak, Cecilia Stalsby Lundborg, Vishal Diwan, Salla Atkins
Summary: Antibiotic resistance is a global public health concern, and addressing the prescribing behavior of informal healthcare providers (IHCPs) is crucial for effective antibiotic stewardship. This study found that IHCPs' decisions on antibiotic prescribing are complex and influenced by a variety of internal and external drivers, including misconceptions about antibiotics and reliance on information from formal healthcare providers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Rachna Soni, Madhanraj Kalyanasundaram, Surya Singh, Vivek Parashar, Ashish Pathak, Manju R. Purohit, Yogesh Sabde, Cecilia Stalsby Lundborg, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Salla Atkins, Kamran Rousta, Vishal Diwan
Summary: This study explored the motivation, opportunity, and ability of urban community members in waste segregation. The findings revealed that household members have the motivation to segregate waste but fear the consequences of improper sorting. Waste segregation is gaining acceptance as a social norm, and convenient facilities and social support systems contribute to waste segregation. The study emphasizes the importance of motivation, opportunity, and ability in managing sustainable waste segregation practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emily R. Smith, Erin Oakley, Gargi Wable Grandner, Gordon Rukundo, Fouzia Farooq, Kacey Ferguson, Sasha Baumann, Kristina Maria Adams Waldorf, Yalda Afshar, Mia Ahlberg, Homa Ahmadzia, Victor Akelo, Grace Aldrovandi, Elisa Bevilacqua, Nabal Bracero, Justin S. Brandt, Natalie Broutet, Jorge Carrillo, Jeanne Conry, Erich Cosmi, Fatima Crispi, Francesca Crovetto, Maria del Mar Gil, Camille Delgado-Lopez, Hema Divakar, Amanda J. Driscoll, Guillaume Favre, Irene Fernandez Buhigas, Valerie Flaherman, Christopher Gale, Christine L. Godwin, Sami Gottlieb, Eduard Gratacos, Siran He, Olivia Hernandez, Stephanie Jones, Sheetal Joshi, Erkan Kalafat, Sammy Khagayi, Marian Knight, Karen L. Kotloff, Antonio Lanzone, Valentina Laurita Longo, Kirsty Le Doare, Christoph Lees, Ethan Litman, Erica M. Lokken, Shabir A. Madhi, Laura A. Magee, Raigam Jafet Martinez-Portilla, Torri D. Metz, Emily S. Miller, Deborah Money, Sakita Moungmaithong, Edward Mullins, Jean B. Nachega, Marta C. Nunes, Dickens Onyango, Alice Panchaud, Liona C. Poon, Daniel Raiten, Lesley Regan, Daljit Sahota, Allie Sakowicz, Jose Sanin-Blair, Olof Stephansson, Marleen Temmerman, Anna Thorson, Soe Soe Thwin, Beth A. Tippett Barr, Jorge E. Tolosa, Niyazi Tug, Miguel Valencia-Prado, Silvia Visentin, Peter von Dadelszen, Clare Whitehead, Mollie Wood, Huixia Yang, Rebecca Zavala, James M. Tielsch
Summary: This sequential, prospective meta-analysis aimed to identify risk factors among pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19 for adverse outcomes related to disease severity, maternal morbidities, neonatal mortality and morbidity, and adverse birth outcomes. Data from 21 participating studies were included, and risk factors and outcomes were analyzed. The study found that women with comorbidities, HIV infection, prepregnancy underweight, and anemia were at increased risk for severe COVID-19-related outcomes and adverse birth outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tiia Reho, Salla Atkins, Mikko Korhonen, Anna Siukola, Mervi Viljamaa, Markku Sumanen, Jukka Uitti, Riitta Sauni
Summary: This study investigated the use of other healthcare services by occupational health primary care patients and whether parallel use affects their likelihood to have sickness absences or disability pensions. It found that females and patients with a lower educational level were more likely to use services in other healthcare sectors in addition to occupational health, and patients who used multiple healthcare sectors had an increased likelihood of receiving long-term sickness absences or disability pensions.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lauri Vahatalo, Anna Siukola, Salla Atkins, Tiia Reho, Markku Sumanen, Mervi Viljamaa, Riitta Sauni
Summary: Enhancing cooperation, mutual trust, and information exchange between public primary health care and occupational health care is crucial for improving recognition and support for work disability. Professionals have poor knowledge about services in the other sector, leading to weak mutual trust.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. Atkins, L. Heimo, D. J. Carter, M. Ribas Closa, L. Vanleeuw, L. Chenciner, P. Wambi, K. Sidney-Annerstedt, U. Egere, S. Verkuijl, A. Brands, T. Masini, K. Viney, T. Wingfield, K. Loennroth, D. Boccia
Summary: This study examines the socioeconomic impact of tuberculosis (TB) on children and adolescents. The evidence gathered suggests that TB has severe socioeconomic consequences for this group, including impoverishment, stigma, family separation, and effects on nutrition and education. TB seems to affect children and adolescents regardless of whether they are directly affected by the disease. However, there is a lack of studies investigating the long-term socioeconomic effects of TB in this age group.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa Brizuela, Joy J. Chebet, Anna Thorson
Summary: Mentorship is crucial in enhancing research capacity among health researchers, particularly for women mentees. The UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction at the World Health Organization launched a mentorship programme specifically for early career women researchers in 2020. This paper explains the process and implementation of the mentorship programme, highlighting the importance of considering language and geographical distribution, involving mentees in the matching process, providing training and networking opportunities, and offering support for developing relationships. By equipping women researchers with the tools to navigate challenges and ensuring gender equality, mentorship can have a lasting impact on research capacity.
GLOBAL HEALTH ACTION
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Jairous Joseph Miti, Mikko Perkio, Anna Metteri, Salla Atkins
Summary: This article analyzes the strengths and bottlenecks of institutional capacity in the implementation of social security reform for small-scale dairy farmers in Zambia, who are part of the informal economy. The study found that the institutions involved are committed to extending social security, but there are issues with the involvement of local officers and gaps in infrastructure and human resources. It is crucial to address these issues to make the public policy scheme more effective.
FORUM FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Isabel Smith, Rachel Forse, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Lan Nguyen, Thi Hoang Yen Phan, Han Nguyen, Andrew Codlin, Luan Nguyen Quang Vo, Nga Thi Thuy Nguyen, Amera Khan, Jacob Creswell, Minh Pham Huy, Lopa Basu, Knut Lonnroth, Binh Hoa Nguyen, Viet Nhung Nguyen, Salla Atkins
Summary: Accessible interventions that incorporate financial risk protection, nutritional and psychosocial support matter most to people with TB and HCPs in urban Viet Nam to improve their treatment outcomes and reduce catastrophic costs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Pedroso Nhassengo, Clara Yoshino, Americo Zandamela, Veronica De Carmo, Bo Burstrom, Celso Khosa, Tom Wingfield, Knut Lonnroth, Salla Atkins
Summary: This study explores the perspectives of policymakers in the health and social support sectors in Mozambique on potential solutions to mitigate the financial impact of tuberculosis (TB) on affected individuals and their households. The findings suggest that the lack of shared views and processes between the health and social support sectors hinders the design and implementation of social support for people with TB.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Saheed Gidado, Melton Musa, Ahmed Ibrahim Ba'aba, Lilian Akudo Okeke, Patrick M. Nguku, Idris Suleman Hadejia, Isa Ali Hassan, Ibrahim Muhammad Bande, Martins Onuoha, Gideon Ugbenyo, Ntadom Godwin, Rabi Usman, Jibrin Idris Manu, Abede Momoh Mohammed, Muhammad Maijawa Abdullahi, Mohammed Isa Bammami, Pekka Nuorti, Salla Atkins
Summary: This study explored the health-seeking patterns and factors associated with internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northeast Nigeria. The results showed that the severity of illness and the status of the camps were major factors influencing health-seeking behavior.
CONFLICT AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ashish Pathak, Akindayo Ogunbayo, Tanwi Trushna, Shweta Khare, Aditya Mathur, Salla Atkins, Vishal Diwan
Summary: This study explores caregivers' perceptions of childhood injuries in rural and urban areas of India, focusing on causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment. The findings reveal that children frequently injure themselves through falls, road traffic accidents, ingestions of foreign objects and poisons, burns, drowning, etc. Caregivers often attribute these injuries to children's mischievousness and inadequate supervision, while underestimating the role of better supervision and environment modifications in injury prevention.
JOURNAL OF PREVENTION
(2022)
