SARS-CoV-2 immunity and reasons for non-vaccination among healthcare workers from eastern and northern Switzerland: results from a nested multicentre cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: Almost all healthcare workers in our cohort had specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 from natural infection and/or from vaccination. Young healthcare workers and those working in non-acute settings were less likely to be vaccinated, whereas physicians and administrative staff showed higher vaccination uptake. Presumed ineffectiveness of the vaccine is an important reason for non-vaccination.PMID:38689545 | DOI:10.57187/s.3734 (Source: Swiss Medical Weekly)
Source: Swiss Medical Weekly - May 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Selina Albrecht Fabian Gr ässli Alexia Cusini Angela Brucher Stephan Goppel Elsbeth Betschon J Carsten M öller Manuela Ortner Markus Ruetti Reto Stocker Danielle Vuichard-Gysin Ulrike Besold Lorenz Risch Matthias Von Kietzell Matthias Schlegel Pietro Ve Source Type: research
Pharmacist intervention to improve adherence to medication among heart failure patients at North East Ethiopia hospital
AbstractHeart failure (HF) is a major and growing medical problem and its management is still challenging due to the coexistence of complications, co-morbidity, and medication non-adherence. HF patients who are adherent to their medication have fewer HF exacerbations, improved survival, and lower healthcare expenditure. Adherence to HF medication plays a pivotal role in attaining maximal therapeutic outcomes. The aim was to assess the medication adherence of heart failure patients at Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (DBCSH). A pre-post interventional study was undertaken from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 20...
Source: Pharmacology Research and Perspectives - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Abate Wondesen Tsige,
Tsegaye Ababiya Kotiso,
Kassahun Dires Ayenew,
Siraye Genzeb Ayele Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Clinical predictors of Alzheimer's disease ‐like brain atrophy in individuals with memory complaints
ConclusionsThe detection of AD-related structural changes is impacted by demographics and assessment methods. Standardizing SCD assessment methods can enhance predictive accuracy. (Source: Brain and Behavior)
Source: Brain and Behavior - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Ahmet Alp Karakasli,
Esra Ozkan,
Melike Karacam Dogan,
Duygu Cap,
Ayca Karaosmanoglu,
Sevilay Karahan,
Nabi Zorlu,
Esen Saka,
Yavuz Ayhan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Announcements
NOW AVAILABLE TO NONMEMBERS! Maximize your education at a minimal price! For one low price, receive unlimited access to the AANA Learning Center until the end of 2024. Learn more: aana.org/pluscme. (Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery)
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - May 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Tags: Announcements Source Type: research
News & Notes
The Practice Management Workshop is a weekend designed for practicing allergists at every stage of practice and in every employment setting. Take full advantage of this educational opportunity devoted exclusively to the business side of medicine. This year ’s workshop will be held in Denver, CO, from July 12-14 and the topics being presented include billing and coding, government regulations, understanding Medicare, negotiating contracts and more. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - May 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
Self-reported competence among advanced practice nursing students in Denmark, Finland and Norway: a cross-sectional multicentre study
The health care systems in the Nordic countries and worldwide are under pressure due to increased longevity and a shortage of nurses. Providing nurses with a high level of education, such as advanced practice ... (Source: BMC Nursing)
Source: BMC Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Randi Martinsen, Sigrid Ahlin-S øvde, Ellen Karine Grov, Ewa K. Andersson and Ann Gardulf Tags: Research Source Type: research
Contact Breast Injuries Among Female Athletes: A Systematic Review
ConclusionDespite the frequent occurrence of CBIs among female athletes, reporting and treatment remains low. Awareness and education of all stakeholders are fundamental to ensuring better breast safety in female sport. Identifying the mechanics, severity and risk factors of CBIs through thorough injury surveillance must be a focus of further research.RegistrationThe study was preregistered on Open Science Framework (OSF). (Source: Sports Medicine)
Source: Sports Medicine - May 1, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
The effectiveness of virtual reality training on knowledge, skills and attitudes of health care professionals and students in assessing and treating mental health disorders: a systematic review
Virtual reality (VR) training can enhance health professionals ’ learning. However, there are ambiguous findings on the effectiveness of VR as an educational tool in mental health. We therefore reviewed the ex... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cathrine W. Steen, Kerstin S öderström, Bjørn Stensrud, Inger Beate Nylund and Johan Siqveland Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation and students ’ perception of a health equity education program in physical therapy: a mixed methods pilot study
Health equity is a common theme discussed in health professions education, yet only some researchers have addressed it in entry-level education. (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Alexis A. Wright, Dominique Reynolds and Megan Donaldson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sexual and gender minority content in undergraduate medical education in the United States and Canada: current state and changes since 2011
To characterize current lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI +) health-related undergraduate medical education (UME) curricular content and associated changes since a 2011 study and... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Carl G. Streed Jr., Amy Michals, Emily Quinn, John A. Davis, Kylie Blume, Katharine B. Dalke, David Fetterman, Gabriel Garcia, Elizabeth Goldsmith, Richard E. Greene, Jessica Halem, Helene F. Hedian, Isabel Moring, May Navarra, Jennifer Potter, Jennifer S Tags: Research Source Type: research
Two Decades of Academic Service-Learning in Chinese Higher Education: A Review of Research Literature
This study reviews literature from the past two decades on university course-based, credit-bearing academic service-learning in the Chinese mainland. It reveals a steady growth in service-learning courses across all regions of the Chinese mainland since 2006, with fifty-two courses documented in the academic literature by 2023. The courses span various disciplines and service populations and have shown positive impacts on university students ’ cognitive skills, peer and community connectedness, development of self, disciplinary, and career identities, as well as social responsibility. The study observes the presence of h...
Source: Applied Research in Quality of Life - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Optimizing Communication on HPV Vaccination to Parents of 11- to 14-Year-Old Adolescents in France: A Discrete Choice Experiment
DiscussionUsing DCEs to elicit parents ’ preferences around communication messages, notably on cancer prevention, vaccine coverage and information about vaccine safety, could help to optimize HPV vaccination promotion efforts. (Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research)
Source: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Continuing Education and Meeting Calendar
The American Society of Echocardiography is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASE recognizes courses as supplements to formal training in an established echocardiographic laboratory. For more information about a course, please call the number listed. To list a course in the Continuing Education and Meeting Calendar, send the date(s), title, location, provider, course director(s), and contact information to ASE, Attn: Education Dept, 2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 450, Durham, NC 27713; Tel: 919-861-5574 x7206; E-mail: Education@ASE...
Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - May 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: American Society of Echocardiography News Source Type: research
“A Mission and Purpose to Make Some Sense out of Everything That Was Happening to Me”: A Qualitative Assessment of Mentorship in a Peer-to-Peer Gynecologic Cancer Program
This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between mentorship, survivorship, and identity construction in people who have had gynecologic cancer and participated as mentors in a peer mentorship program. A qualitative descriptive study was designed, and hour-long semi-structured interviews with peer mentors were conducted. Interviews investigated how serving as a peer mentor influenced understanding of mentors ’ own cancer experiences. Thematic analysis was then conducted. All authors open-coded a subset of interviews to develop a codebook, which was then used to code the remaining transcripts. This qualitative induct...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Two Decades of Academic Service-Learning in Chinese Higher Education: A Review of Research Literature
This study reviews literature from the past two decades on university course-based, credit-bearing academic service-learning in the Chinese mainland. It reveals a steady growth in service-learning courses across all regions of the Chinese mainland since 2006, with fifty-two courses documented in the academic literature by 2023. The courses span various disciplines and service populations and have shown positive impacts on university students ’ cognitive skills, peer and community connectedness, development of self, disciplinary, and career identities, as well as social responsibility. The study observes the presence of h...
Source: Applied Research in Quality of Life - May 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
