Article
Surgery
Wenly Ruan, Catharine M. Walsh, Swati Pawa, Sharlene L. D'Souza, Promila Banerjee, Shivangi Kothari, Graham A. McCreath, Douglas S. Fishman
Summary: Pediatric endoscopists and trainees commonly experience musculoskeletal injuries during endoscopic practice, with women being more susceptible. However, formal ergonomics training is lacking. There is a need to improve ergonomics training for pediatric endoscopists and trainees.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barthalomew Wilson, Katharine Wright, Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Higgs
Summary: Effective two-way communication between researchers and a broad spectrum of stakeholders is crucial in health emergencies to build trust and facilitate the acceptance of new treatments and vaccines.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Richard J. Holden, Ephrem Abebe, Alissa L. Russ-Jara, Michelle A. Chui
Summary: This study explores the application of suitable HFE methods in addressing pharmacy challenges, with examples of their implementation in pharmacy settings. HFE methods applicable to pharmacy include work system analysis, task analysis, workload assessment, medication safety and error analysis, user-centered and participatory design, etc., which contribute to improving work efficiency and medication safety in pharmacy field.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
Charlotte Henningsen, Yusef Sayeed, Jennifer Bagley, Christina Fields, Joanna Marroquin, Marjorie Quevedo, Kristine Robinson, Shawn C. Roll, Darcy Wolfman, Tobias Kummer, Joan Mastrobattista, Melissa Russo, Tricia Turner, Bryana Levitan, Fredrick Joshua, Mishella Perez, Marge Hutchisson, Aubrey Rybyinski, Andrea Dall'Asta, Jeffrey Hill, Dale E. Collins, Oscar J. Barahona, Tammy Stearns, Anthony E. Swartz
Summary: The prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) among ultrasound professionals has been significant. Efforts have been made at national and international levels to set industry standards and address injuries in sonographers. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has collaborated with other organizations to develop practice principles and expand safety practices for all healthcare professionals utilizing ultrasound.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evelien Spelten, Janneke Gitsels, Corine Verhoeven, Eileen K. Hutton, Linda Martin
Summary: The DELIVER study had a positive impact on research capacity building in midwifery in the Netherlands, including education, policy, and the midwifery profession.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Susan Magsamen, Tasha L. Golden, Catriona A. Towriss, Joy Allen
Summary: Neuroaesthetics research explores the brain, body, and behavioral responses to artistic and aesthetic experiences. It has been found that these experiences can help address psychological, neurological, and physiological disorders and support well-being and learning in the general population. However, the interdisciplinary nature of this field poses challenges as different disciplines approach and define research and practice in varied ways. The Impact Thinking Framework (ITF) provides a translational framework to support further neuroaesthetics research and the application of aesthetic experiences and the arts in promoting health, well-being, and learning.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Zoe Kotti, Georgios Gousios, Diomidis Spinellis
Summary: This study analyzed SE papers and patents to examine the impact of SE research on industry. The research found that SE research has provided practitioners with tools, processes, and methods, and has improved existing products. Further empirical studies are needed to support the need for increased funding for SE research. A formal definition of impact should be agreed upon by academia and industry to guide future research.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Martin Kleppmann
Summary: The reboot of Research for Practice brings cutting-edge research to busy practitioners through expert curation, fostering communication between academia and industry.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ACM
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Longhui Liao, Kuian Liao, Nana Wei, Yuehua Ye, Linhui Li, Zezhou Wu
Summary: The construction industry has a poor safety record, but the use of ergonomics has improved the health, safety, and environment (HSE) management of construction workers. However, there is a lack of comprehensive evaluation on the application of ergonomics in HSE management research for construction workers. This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating relevant peer-reviewed journal papers and identifying future directions.
Article
Nursing
Silvia Esteban-Sepulveda, Albert Sese-Abad, Laia Lacueva-Perez, Manuela Domingo-Pozo, Sergio Alonso-Fernandez, Marta Aquilue-Ballarin, Ana Isabel Barcelo-Martinez, Estibaliz Cristobal-Dominguez, Jesus Bujalance-Hoyos, Consuelo Dossantos-Sanchez, Manuel Angel Pascual-Pascual, Elisabeth Garcia-Arteaga, Maria Galisteo-Gimenez, Gemma Mas-Dalmau, Maria Pilar Heredia-Reina, Silvia Roca-Marti, Maria Perez Riart, Laura Albornos-Munoz, Esther Gonzalez-Maria, Juan Carlos Fernandez-Dominguez
Summary: This study aims to determine the impact of the Best Practice Spotlight Organization (R) initiative on nurses' perception of their work environment and attitudes to evidence-based practice. Findings from the study, conducted among nurses in the Spanish national health system, may provide a strong argument for policymakers to scale up the initiative.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Mustafa N. Ozmen, Oguz Dicle, Utku Senol, Ustun Aydingoz
Summary: The updated guidelines by TSR aim to provide a reference framework for parties involved in delivering remote imaging services, covering definitions, principles, technical issues, management, and legal aspects to regulate the practice of teleradiology.
DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Management
Shiva Rajgopal
Summary: The author argues that academic research in accounting has strayed from producing useful work for practitioners or policy makers, primarily due to tuition-funded research. The author suggests strengthening the integration between academic research and practice, and better dissemination of research findings.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Paul M. Salmon, Gemma J. M. Read, Guy H. Walker, Nicholas J. Stevens, Adam Hulme, Scott McLean, Neville A. Stanton
Summary: The changing nature of work and society has increased the demand for systems Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) due to complex global challenges. However, there are longstanding issues preventing systems HFE from realizing its full impact, including a research-practice gap, lack of reliability and validity evidence, and shortage of behavior prediction methods. The perspectives of multiple co-authors in this article reveal a consensus on the existence and challenges of these issues, emphasizing the need for various solutions. The findings are synthesized to form an agenda for the discipline.
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2022)
Review
Robotics
Pierre E. Dupont, Bradley J. Nelson, Michael Goldfarb, Blake Hannaford, Arianna Menciassi, Marcia K. O'Malley, Nabil Simaan, Pietro Valdastri, Guang-Zhong Yang
Summary: Robotics is a forward-looking discipline, and this article reviews the eight key research themes in medical robotics over the past decade, hoping to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in researchers to reduce the widening gap between research and translation.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Anne F. Nielsen, Albrecht Bindereif, Irene Bozzoni, Mor Hanan, Thomas B. Hansen, Manuel Irimia, Sebastian Kadener, Lasse S. Kristensen, Ivano Legnini, Mariangela Morlando, Morten T. Jarlstad Olesen, R. Jeroen Pasterkamp, Stephan Preibisch, Nikolaus Rajewsky, Christin Suenkel, Jorgen Kjems
Summary: There is a growing number of circular RNA (circRNA) papers in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for common experimental standards and best practice principles to advance the field and enhance understanding of this group of RNA molecules.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Simone Borsci, Peter Buckle, Simon Walne
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2020)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Massimo Micocci, Adam L. Gordon, A. Joy Allen, Timothy Hicks, Patrick Kierkegaard, Anna McLister, Simon Walne, Gail Hayward, Peter Buckle
Summary: This study identified four main steps in testing pathways in care homes, including infection prevention, preparation, swabbing, and resident management. Swabbing was resource-intensive and challenging for mobile residents with cognitive impairment. Many care homes reported deviating from government guidance to take more cautious approaches in managing post-test situations.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Massimo Micocci, Adam L. Gordon, Mikyung Kelly Seo, A. Joy Allen, Kerrie Davies, Dan Lasserson, Carl Thompson, Karen Spilsbury, Cyd Akrill, Ros Heath, Anita Astle, Claire Sharpe, Rafael Perera, Gail Hayward, Peter Buckle
Summary: The study found that the POCKIT (TM) Central point of care PCR test has acceptable sensitivity and specificity, especially for symptomatic cases, in care homes. Recommendations were provided to mitigate the frequency of residual use errors. Integration pathways were discussed to identify opportunities and limitations of adopting POCKIT (TM) Central for screening and diagnostic testing purposes.
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Peter Buckle, Massimo Micocci, John Tulloch, Patrick Kierkegaard, Paula Parvulescu, Carl Thompson, Karen Spilsbury, A. Joy Allen, Richard Body, Gail Hayward, Iain Buchan, Adam L. Gordon
Summary: Point-of-care tests, particularly using lateral flow devices, have been deployed in care homes to control the spread of COVID-19. However, adherence to these tests is suboptimal and other testing methods, such as point-of-care polymerase chain reaction and automated antigen tests, should be considered. Detailed evaluation of implementation costs and impacts is necessary for the future of testing in care homes.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patrick Kierkegaard, Anna McLister, Peter Buckle
Summary: The study used content analysis to evaluate the quality of supportive information provided by commercial manufacturers for POCTs, revealing significant variations in information quality and lack of detail. The findings suggest poor information transparency and inadequate addressing of human factor issues, calling for manufacturers to improve the quality of information in their supporting documentation.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
John S. P. Tulloch, Massimo Micocci, Peter Buckle, Karen Lawrenson, Patrick Kierkegaard, Anna McLister, Adam L. Gordon, Marta Garcia-Finana, Steve Peddie, Matthew Ashton, Iain Buchan, Paula Parvulescu
Summary: The implementation of staff and visitor care home LFD testing protocols was poorly adhered to, leading to no reduction in the number or scale of COVID-19 outbreaks. Focus is needed on contextual and behavioral factors influencing protocol adherence.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Massimo Micocci, Simone Borsci, Viral Thakerar, Simon Walne, Yasmine Manshadi, Finlay Edridge, Daniel Mullarkey, Peter Buckle, George B. Hanna
Summary: This study shows that GPs' ability to diagnose skin lesions significantly improved when receiving correct AI information, but only a small percentage of them were able to correctly disagree with or disregard erroneous AI diagnostic indications. GPs with domain knowledge in dermatology were found to be better at rejecting incorrect insights from AI systems.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Patrick Kierkegaard, Massimo Micocci, Anna McLister, John S. P. Tulloch, Paula Parvulescu, Adam L. Gordon, Peter Buckle
Summary: This study explores the real-world implementation challenges of integrating LFDs for visitor and staff testing, highlighting the need for more comprehensive research to identify effective implementation strategies.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Arkeliana Tase, Bhamini Vadhwana, Peter Buckle, George B. Hanna
Summary: This systematic review identifies the usability challenges of home care medical devices reported by end users. Multiple challenges were found, with device-user interface problems being the most common. The study highlights the importance of involving medical device end users in usability studies and utilizing their experiences for device design improvement.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Debora S. Faffe, Rachel L. Byrne, Richard Body, Terezinha Marta P. Castineiras, Lorna S. Finch, Konstantina Kontogianni, Daisy Bengey, Rafael Mello Galliez, Orlando C. Ferreira, Diana Mariani, Bianca Ortiz da Silva, Sabrina Santana Ribeiro, Margaretha de Vos, Camille Escadafal, Emily R. Adams, Amilcar Tanuri, Ana I. Cubas Atienzar, Anna P. Castineiras
Summary: This report presents the clinical evaluation of the Hotgen Antigen Test in Brazil and the UK, with an overall sensitivity of 88.2% and specificity of 100%. The test meets the minimum performance requirements set by the WHO for COVID-19 antigen tests.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alice J. Fraser, Caitlin Greenland-Bews, Daniel Kelly, Christopher T. Williams, Richard Body, Emily R. Adams, Ana Cubes Atienzar, Thomas Edwards, David J. Allen
Summary: The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) with mutations linked to increased transmissibility, vaccine escape, and virulence has led to the need for widespread genomic surveillance. We have developed multiplex high-resolution melting assays to identify Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron VOCs. The assays were evaluated against whole genome sequencing and showed high sensitivity and specificity. These multiplex assays have the potential to be used for high throughput surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, especially in areas with limited genomics facilities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Arkeliana Tase, Melody Z. Ni, Peter W. Buckle, George B. Hanna
Summary: This study emphasized the under-reporting of medical device performance and patient risks, as well as the reliance on personal experience rather than evidence in medical device use. Multiple barriers to reporting and patient safety issues were identified.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Massimo Micocci, Peter Buckle, Gail Hayward, A. Joy Allen, Kerrie Davies, Patrick Kierkegaard, Karen Spilsbury, Carl Thompson, Anita Astle, Ros Heath, Claire Sharpe, Cyd Akrill, Dan Lasserson, Rafael Perera, Richard Body, Adam L. Gordon
Summary: Successful adoption of POCTs for COVID-19 in care homes requires identification of ideal use cases and understanding of contextual and usability factors that affect test results and minimize biosafety risks. The study conducted in UK care homes showed that careful consideration of biosafety issues and contextual factors associated with care homes is mandatory for safe use of POCT, while further diagnostic accuracy evaluations are needed for effective adoption.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Claire Goddard, Helen Benghiat, Frederick Berki, Peter Buckle, William Garratt, Margaret O'Hara, Elizabeth Walker, Colin Watts, Victoria Wykes
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Arkeliana Tase, Peter Buckle, Melody Z. Ni, George B. Hanna
Summary: The healthcare industry has low levels of reporting performance failures in medical equipment, while derivation of incident data from different sources leads to uncertainties in understanding the full extent of patient harm. Learning from the reporting systems in the car industry, such as emphasizing the importance of reporting source in ensuring data quality, could help the healthcare sector improve its own reporting and performance.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
(2021)
