Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Shehla Zaidi, Jai K. Das, Wafa Jamal, Ammarah Ali, Faareha Siddiqui, Aya Thabet, Hassan Salah, Awad Mataria
Summary: This paper systematically reviews the impact of government purchase of health services from private providers through stand-alone contracting-out (CO) initiatives and CO insurance schemes (CO-I) on health service utilisation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). The findings indicate that these interventions positively affect general curative care utilisation, but there is limited evidence for other services.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kulwa Maiga, Alfred Hugo
Summary: This paper proposes and analyzes a mathematical model to assess the impacts of health care providers in the transmission dynamics of COVID-19. The results reveal that non-diagnosed and undetected health care providers may contribute to a high spread of COVID-19 in a community. Additionally, an increase in the number of non-diagnostic testing rates of health care providers may result in high infection rates in the community and contaminations of hospitals' equipment. Therefore, early diagnostic testing is recommended to curb the transmission of COVID-19 in the community of health care providers and reduce contamination of hospital equipment.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Navneet Upadhyay, Paul J. Rowan, Rajender R. Aparasu, Rajesh Balkrishnan, Marc L. Fleming, Abhishek A. Nair, Hua Chen
Summary: This study shows that Hispanic and Black children are more vulnerable to geographic access barriers in receiving behavioral health screening compared to non-Hispanic White counterparts. An increase in travel distance to the nearest primary care provider was negatively associated with screening uptake, particularly among Hispanics. In areas where at least one primary care provider was accessible within 10 miles, the variation in provider density had a greater impact on screening uptake for Hispanics and Blacks compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Brian E. Bunnell, Nikolaos Kazantzis, Samantha R. Paige, Janelle Barrera, Rajvi N. Thakkar, Dylan Turner, Brandon M. Welch
Summary: The majority of TMH providers offer individual therapy services to adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, with approximately 82% supporting the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT TMH providers are more likely to use in-session and homework exercises, as well as collect more clinical information from their patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Sarah Wahlster, Monisha Sharma, Ariane K. Lewis, Pratik V. Patel, Christiane S. Hartog, Gemi Jannotta, Patricia Blissitt, Erin K. Kross, Nicholas J. Kassebaum, David M. Greer, J. Randall Curtis, Claire J. Creutzfeldt
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ICUs and critical care healthcare providers globally. The findings demonstrate variability in ICU resource availability, CPR practices, and psychological well-being of healthcare providers across different regions, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to support frontline workers.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Emily J. Moldoff, Miranda K. Eubank, Anne Y. Feng, C. Eduardo Corrales, Jennifer J. Shin
Summary: Active usage of powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) devices significantly impairs auditory communication in healthcare providers, with a 93% decrease in word recognition scores in those with normal hearing. Presentation at 85 to 90 dB volume is needed to achieve word recognition scores similar to baseline. Additionally, pure tone averages also decrease significantly by 54 dB with PAPR usage. The long-term impact of regular active PAPR usage on providers is a subject of interest for future study.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Jill A. Madden, Kyle K. Brothers, Janet L. Williams, Melanie F. Myers, Kathleen A. Leppig, Ellen Wright Clayton, Georgia L. Wiesner, Ingrid A. Holm
Summary: This study interviewed healthcare providers who received unsolicited genomic results to understand the impact and management of such results. The findings showed that HCPs felt responsible for managing the patient's care, the clinical utility depended on the actionability of the results, and confidence was improved with subspecialist consults. HCPs were also concerned about patient anxiety, insurability, and missing actionable results in the electronic health record.
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Hande Gencer, Regina Brunnett, Maria A. Marchwacka, Petra Rattay, Tobias Staiger, Huerrem Tezcan-Guentekin, Kathleen Poege
Summary: This article presents a protocol for a scoping review on the mental health impact of COVID-19 containment measures on unpaid caregivers at the intersection of gender and other categories of social difference. The study will utilize literature searches and gray literature searches to collect relevant empirical studies and reports. The results will be synthesized narratively.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Qasim Javed, Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary, Syed Fareed Mohsin, Mustafa Hussein AlAttas, Hadeel Yaseen Edrees, Syed Rashid Habib, Arham Riaz
Summary: The study found that clinical DHCPs are more concerned about the risk of COVID-19 infection and are more likely to consider finding another job, while they are also more worried about their families being infected. Non-clinical DHCPs have received more infection control training and personal protective equipment training. Most participants have taken self-preparation measures.
Article
Psychiatry
Henry Slone, Arianna Gutierrez, Caroline Lutzky, Demi Zhu, Hannah Hedriana, Janelle F. Barrera, Samantha R. Paige, Brian E. Bunnell
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in employment, service quality, patient relationships, and communication among mental health providers. While some providers have stopped practicing, those who continue have shown resilience and the ability to coordinate and provide high-quality care.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paula Rauschendorf, Rosette Nume, Walter Bruchhausen
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to assess the acceptability of surgical care in Eastern Uganda, utilizing in-depth interviews and grounded theory analysis. Five intersecting categories, including health literacy, perceptions, risks and fears, search for alternatives, care/treatment, and trust in healthcare workers, emerged from the analysis. The study highlighted the importance of considering both user and provider perspectives and provided valuable guidance for interventions targeting the acceptability of surgical care.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Suzana M. Lobo, Claire J. Creutzfeldt, Israel S. Maia, James A. Town, Edilberto Amorim, Erin K. Kross, Basak Coruh, Pratik Patel, Gemi E. Jannotta, Ariane Lewis, David M. Greer, J. Randall Curtis, Monisha Sharma, Sarah Wahlster
Summary: In Brazil, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a heavy burden on ICU healthcare providers (HCPs) and caused significant shortages in ICU resources. This has resulted in changes in end-of-life care decisions and increased levels of burnout among HCPs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Bergmann, Melanie Wagner
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of COVID-19 and related control measures on caregivers and care recipients in Europe and Israel, finding that caregivers experienced increased mental health strains while some care recipients had difficulty accessing adequate care. The perception of unmet care needs was significantly associated with differences in stay-at-home orders across countries.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Elizabeth R. Sniderman, Dylan E. Graetz, Asya Agulnik, Radhikesh Ranadive, Yuvanesh Vedaraju, Yichen Chen, Meenakshi Devidas, Guillermo L. Chantada, Laila Hessissen, Rashmi Dalvi, Kathy Pritchard-Jones, Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, Daniel C. Moreira
Summary: COVID-19 has had a profound impact on pediatric oncology healthcare providers, leading to challenging adjustments in staffing and causing physical, psychological, and financial distress; however, these healthcare providers have come together to continue providing high-quality care for children with cancer.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jiang Tao, Yueting Lin, Long Jiang, Zhuojun Zhou, Junjun Zhao, Donglin Qu, Wei Li, Yaqin Zhu
Summary: The study found that dental care providers in China experienced psychological depression, stress, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the COVID-19 outbreak. Preexisting physical health conditions and feelings of fear, helplessness, or terror regarding contracting COVID-19 were identified as significant factors affecting their mental health.
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
