Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Merette Khalil, Hamid Ravaghi, Dalia Samhouri, John Abo, Ahmed Ali, Hala Sakr, Alex Camacho
Summary: This article explores the conceptualization, operationalization, and evaluation of hospital resilience, emphasizing its importance in crisis response and providing continuous services. Strengthening hospital resilience requires considering various capacities and evolving risks, and is closely linked with improving health systems and community resilience.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Quitmann, Silvan Griesel, Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle, Ina Danquah, Alina Herrmann
Summary: Health professional societies and researchers are advocating for the integration of climate change into health counselling, but the scientific evidence and conceptual foundations of climate-sensitive health counselling (CSHC) remain unclear. A scoping review was conducted to identify articles on climate change integration in healthcare communication, finding 97 articles, including 33 empirical research studies, and only two evaluating the effects of CSHC. The majority of articles originated from the USA and focused on physicians. A conceptual framework for CSHC was introduced, outlining aims, content areas, and communication strategies, and emphasizing the integration of CSHC into routine healthcare activities.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michelle Amri, Liban Mohamood, Cristian Mansilla, Kathryn Barrett, Jesse B. B. Bump
Summary: This study aims to explore the different ways in which health equity can be achieved through policy and programs. The research recognizes that stakeholders may have varied understanding of health equity and there is no single conceptual approach. The study seeks to identify and compile conceptual approaches to promote a clearer and united action towards improving health equity and reducing health inequity.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lena Forsgren, Fabrizio Tediosi, Karl Blanchet, Dell D. Saulnier
Summary: This study conducts a scoping review of empirical research on health systems resilience to identify practical strategies for building resilient health systems. The results demonstrate examples of strategies used or recommended in nine thematic areas, including the use of community resources, improved governance and financing, and strengthened human resources. The findings emphasize the importance of improved governance and financing, empowered middle-level leadership, improved surveillance systems, and strengthened human resources.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ianina Scheuch, Natalie Peters, Max S. Lohner, Caroline Muss, Carmela Aprea, Barbel Fuerstenau
Summary: This scoping review examined resilience training in organizational contexts and summarized the characteristics, target groups, study designs, and outcomes of studies in this area. It offers potential directions for future research and provides valuable insights for resilience-enhancing training programs in organizations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Konstantinos Oikonomou, Kendall Mongird, Jennie S. Rice, Juliet S. Homer
Summary: This paper makes four contributions in establishing interdependency and resilience of water and power systems: extensive literature review, visualization prototype showcase, conceptual decision support framework, and future trend outlook. It also discusses modeling approaches, metrics definitions, challenges, and recommendations.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad, Parvaneh Isfahani, Leila Eslambolchi, Maryam Zahmatkesh, Mahnaz Afshari
Summary: This study aimed to identify interventions and actions to strengthen a climate-resilient health system to deal with the adverse health effects of climate change. A total of 87 actions were identified and classified into six themes, including governance and leadership, financing, health workforce, essential medical products and technologies, health information systems, and service delivery. Building a climate-resilient health system requires a holistic and systemic approach, encompassing strong governance and leadership, public awareness, resource allocation, climate change mitigation, emergency preparedness, robust health services delivery, and research support.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Garrett Wallace Brown, Gemma Bridge, Jessica Martini, Jimyong Um, Owain D. Williams, Luc Bertrand Tsachoua Choupe, Natalie Rhodes, Zheng Jie Marc Ho, Stella Chungong, Nirmal Kandel
Summary: This paper explores the conceptual and practical links between health systems and health security, emphasizing the need to prioritize health security while also strengthening health systems. It provides insights into the relationship between the two fields and offers recommendations for further research and investments to maximize gains from both perspectives.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Forestry
Paul H. Gobster, Courtney L. Schultz, Linda E. Kruger, John R. Henderson
Summary: Most definitions of forest therapy focus on the role of nature experiences in achieving human health and wellbeing outcomes, but research on forest therapy has mainly focused on outcomes rather than the factors and conditions that give rise to these experiences. This scoping review examines empirical studies of forest therapy using a conceptual framework to understand how different components are conceptualized and measured. The review finds that while most studies report positive outcomes, they use small samples and have limited descriptions of the forest environment and human-forest interactions. However, the analysis also uncovers a wider range of findings that provide important insights for future research and the development of forest therapy programs and settings.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Hellden, Camilla Andersson, Maria Nilsson, Kristie L. Ebi, Peter Friberg, Tobias Alfven
Summary: This research conducted a systematic review on literature from 2000 to 2019, finding that climate change affects child health mainly through direct and indirect pathways causing diseases, and emphasizing the need for broader research methods, attention to overlooked populations and regions, and exploration of the costs and benefits of mitigating and adapting to climate change.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Gerontology
Hansuk Kim, Sarah Kelly, Louise Lafortune, Carol Brayne
Summary: In recent years, technology has been suggested as a solution to the challenges faced by aging societies, but concepts related to aging technology lack unified definitions and understanding. There is a need to establish clear conceptual frameworks and achieve practical goals at the population level from a public health perspective.
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Johannes Duelks, Alexander Fekete, Harald Karutz, Johanne Kaufmann, Corinna Posingies
Summary: Schools and other educational institutions are crucial for the well-being of society, but their continuity is threatened by negative influences such as disasters and violence. To ensure their safety, researchers conducted a scoping review to identify current methodologies for quantifying education system resilience and to explore promising research directions. The review found that existing methodologies differ in scope, level of detail, and complexity, with none performing highly on all dimensions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald, Gabrielle Boucher, Clara Morin, Pamela Mondragon, Anne-Josee Guimond, Kristen Nishimi, Karmel W. Choi, Christy Denckla
Summary: The fields of coping and emotion regulation have evolved separately, but there is considerable overlap between them. This review compares self-reported measures of coping and emotion regulation strategies and explores whether other psychological measures indirectly reflect the effectiveness of regulatory strategies. The results show substantial overlap between coping and emotion regulation measures, and suggest that psychological distress and well-being measures may indirectly assess the effectiveness of these strategies.
CANADIAN PSYCHOLOGY-PSYCHOLOGIE CANADIENNE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kamila Kolpashnikova, Shital Desai
Summary: This article introduces the fear of falling (FoF) as a major challenge for the quality of life among older adults and highlights the lack of comprehensive research in this area. By conducting a scoping review, the authors aim to identify key topics, gaps in the literature, and potential opportunities for further research on FoF. This review will contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical framework, and ultimately promote policy and practice innovations for individuals living with FoF.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Miriam Alvarado, Jean Adams, Tarra Penney, Madhuvanti M. Murphy, Safura Abdool Karim, Nat Egan, Nina Trivedy Rogers, Lauren Carters-White, Martin White
Summary: This study applies systems thinking to investigate the influences and impacts of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation. The findings suggest that influences and impacts may be cyclically linked, and the use of systems thinking methods in this area is relatively limited. A feedback-oriented conceptual framework is proposed to synthesize the evidence and guide further research and policy development.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
V. Ridde, S. Carillon, A. Desgrees du Lou, I. Sombie
Summary: This article demonstrates the role of conceptual models in the development and evaluation of public health interventions and discusses the challenges of stakeholder involvement. The analysis is based on the authors' participation in two public health intervention research projects. The findings emphasize the value of process evaluations and the need for a rigorous approach, highlighting the importance of stakeholder involvement and interdisciplinary evaluative approaches.
REVUE D EPIDEMIOLOGIE ET DE SANTE PUBLIQUE
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Zoe Richard, Fanny Chabrol, Lara Gautier, Kate Zinszer, Valery Ridde
Summary: This study analyzed the consideration of social inequalities in health (SIH) in the design of two COVID-19 prevention and control interventions in France. The findings revealed that despite a shared concern for SIH, an epidemiological frame of reference dominated the intervention design, with consideration for SIH appearing as a complement. This highlights that the COVID-19 health crisis did not provide an opportunity to further address social inequalities in health.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laurence Toure, Pauline Boivin, Yacouba Diarra, Seydou Diabate, Valery Ridde
Summary: This study focuses on the innovation and scalability conditions for universal health coverage (UHC) in Mali. It reveals that the procrastination and scepticism at the government and international level, as well as the reluctance to renew the old mutualist proposal, have hindered the experiment. Therefore, future support and amplification of the reform are needed to expect a cheaper, technically and institutionally more efficient system.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emmanuel Bonnet, Thomas Lerosier, Laurence Toure, Yacouba Diarra, Seydou Diabate, Dansine Diarra, Valery Ridde
Summary: In Mali, the conflict has severely affected the healthcare system, particularly in maternal healthcare. This study aims to understand how assisted deliveries are being organized at health centers and how they are adapting to the security crisis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thomas Lerosier, Laurence Toure, Seydou Diabate, Yacouba Diarra, Valery Ridde
Summary: This study examines the challenges of implementing primary health centers in the context of insurgency conflicts in central Mali, within the framework of universal health coverage in the Sahel. It found that the resilience strategies deployed by health professionals were relatively basic and uncoordinated, and that individuals showed absorption but had limited room for maneuver. In the most isolated health centers, resilience relied on subordinate, poorly trained staff, and degraded working conditions and fear led to resignation among health workers.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sayaka Arita, Mouhamadou Faly Ba, Zoumana Traore, Emmanuel Bonnet, Adama Faye, Valery Ridde
Summary: During the COVID-19 crisis, researchers had to collect data remotely using telephone surveys and interviews. This scoping review identified 70 IATS conducted during infectious disease outbreaks, with a majority taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of qualitative studies and mobile phones for IATS increased during the pandemic.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Lara Gautier, Erica Di Ruggiero, Carly Jackson, Naima Bentayeb, Marie-Jeanne Blain, Fariha Chowdhury, Serigne Touba Mbacke Gueye, Muzhgan Haydary, Lara Maillet, Laila Mahmoudi, Shinjini Mondal, Armel Ouffouet Bessiranthy, Pierre Pluye, Saliha Ziam, Nassera Touati
Summary: This research project examines how community and public sectors collaborated on intersectoral initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in Canadian cities. It aims to generate lessons for a sustainable response to the diverse needs of these migrants.
HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Lara Gautier, Shinichiro Noda, Fanny Chabrol, Pierre-Marie David, Arnaud Duhoux, Renyou Hou, Sydia Rosana de Araujo Oliveira, Lola Traverson, Kate Zinszer, Valery Ridde
Summary: This study compares the governance strategies of six hospitals from Brazil, Canada, France, and Japan in response to COVID-19. It finds that hospitals' governance played a crucial role in reorganizing and responding to the needs of their staff. The study identifies significant variations across hospitals in terms of clear and timely COVID-19 response strategies, effective coordination within and across decision-making levels, and clear and transparent communication with diverse stakeholders.
HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Morgane Gabet, Arnaud Duhoux, Valery Ridde, Kate Zinszer, Lara Gautier, Pierre-Marie David
Summary: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an integrated health and social services center in Quebec, Canada, developed resilience strategies including reorganizing services, managing contamination risks, and handling personal protective equipment and supplies. These strategies were influenced by Quebec's health care system reforms in 2015 and were constrained by organizational challenges such as centralized governance, budget cuts to long-term care facilities, and a lack of human resources.
HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marie-Catherine Gagnon-Dufresne, Lara Gautier, Camille Beaujoin, Pauline Boivin, Abdourahmane Coulibaly, Zoe Richard, Stephanie Gomes de Medeiros, Raylson Emanuel Dutra Da Nobrega, Sydia Rosana de Araujo Oliveira, Patrick Cloos, Fanny Chabrol, Valery Ridde, Kate Zinszer
Summary: This study analyzed the consideration of social inequalities in health (SIH) in the design and planning of public health responses to COVID-19 in Brazil, Canada, France, and Mali. The findings suggest that SIH was not prioritized in the initial responses, and decision-making power was unequal between different actors in each jurisdiction. Adaptations to interventions were made to improve accessibility, availability, and acceptability. The study highlights the importance of considering SIH in public health interventions and provides recommendations for collaboration, resources, and flexibility.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Valery Ridde, Abdourahmane Coulibaly, Laurence Toure, Mouhamadou Faly Ba, Kate Zinszer, Emmanuel Bonnet, Ayako Honda
Summary: This study examines the impact of government financing response on healthcare providers' functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, shaped by existing healthcare financing systems. Through in-depth interviews, observation, and reviewing records, the study found that complex public financing management procedures resulted in delays in fund transfers and decreased revenue for hospitals. These challenges led to delays in staff payments and potential unfair treatment of patients. The pre-existent issues in healthcare financing and governance constrained the effective management of COVID-19-related services and created confusion at the frontline of healthcare service delivery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Lara Gautier, Morgane Gabet, Arnaud Duhoux, Lola Traverson, Valery Ridde, Kate Zinszer, Pierre-Marie David
Summary: The study conducted a qualitative comparative analysis of two hospitals in Quebec to explore the experiences of hospital staff reassigned to COVID-affected facilities. It found major differences in leadership styles, with one hospital exhibiting leader-centered styles and the other expressing follower-centered leadership styles. These leadership styles were largely influenced by recent policies, and the study suggests that leadership styles that support the recovery of health human resources are crucial for successful crisis response.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Karla Myrelle Paz de Sousa, Sydia Rosana de Araujo Oliveira, Betise Mery Alencar Sousa Macau Furtado, Ana Lucia Ribeiro de Vasconcelos, Stephanie Gomes de Medeiros, Gisele Cazarin, Aletheia Soares Sampaio, Valery Ridde
Summary: This study evaluated the resilience of three hospitals in Recife, Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that all three hospitals demonstrated adaptive capacity but not transformative capacity.
HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pauline Boivin, Lara Gautier, Abdourahmane Coulibaly, Kate Zinszer, Valery Ridde
Summary: This study examines whether and how social inequalities in health were addressed in the design and planning of the national COVID-19 testing policy in Mali. The results show that the concept of social inequalities in health was unclear to the participants and was not a priority for the authorities. Efforts to reduce inequalities across geographical territories were mentioned, but the reflection and consideration of social inequalities in health within COVID-19 interventions were difficult due to the governance approach and the urgency of the situation.
HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
