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2. Mobile communications and public health.
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Markov, Marko
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Electromagnetic fields -- Health aspects ,Cell phones -- Health aspects ,Low-level radiation -- Health aspects ,Electromagnetic Fields ,Cell Phone ,Public Health - Published
- 2019
3. Assessing evidence to improve population health and wellbeing
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Aceijas, Carmen
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Public health -- Evaluation ,Public health -- Research -- Methodology ,Evidence-based medicine -- Methodology ,Evidence-based medicine -- Case studies ,Public Health ,Outcome Assessment (Health Care) - Abstract
Summary: Written to support practitioners undertaking a Masters in public health, this book considers the main concepts, issues and methodologies of the second core competence of the Public Health Skills and Career Framework: 'Assessment of evidence of the effectiveness of interventions, programmes and services to improve population health and wellbeing'. Coverage includes the theoretical definition of evidence and its use in public health, the role of critical appraisal methods and tools in evidence assessment and how Effectiveness, Efficiency and Quality inform evidence. The book is packed with case studies and activities to help link theory and practice and prompt personal reflection.
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- 2011
4. Knowledge management in public health.
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Liebowitz, Jay, Schieber, Richard A., and Andreadis, Joanne D.
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Knowledge management ,Public health ,Medical informatics ,Public Health Informatics ,Information Management - Abstract
Summary: Knowledge Management-Today and BeyondThe Quick Basics of Knowledge Management Jay LiebowitzKnowledge Management and Public Health: A Winning Combination Jay LiebowitzExtending Cross-Generational Knowledge Flow Research in Edge Organizations Jay Liebowitz and Emil IvanovKnowledge Retention Trends and Strategies for Knowledge Workers and Organizations Masud Cader and Jay LiebowitzKnowledge Management Applications in Public HealthExamples of Knowledge Management in Public Health Angela M. Fix, Sterling Elliott, and Irene StephensBuilding Knowledge Management in an International Health NGO Richard Iams and Patricia RingersTrying to Revive an Anemic System: A Case Study from USAID's Nutrition Division Laura BirxFormulating KM Strategies at the Local Level: A New Approach to Knowledge Sharing in Large Public Health Organizations Richard Van West-Charles and Arthur J. MurrayKnowledge Management: A Mechanism for Promoting Evidence-Informed Public Health Decision Making Maureen Dobbins, Paula Robeson, Kara DeCorby, Heather Husson, Daiva Trillis, Edwin Lee, and Lori GrecomyPublicHealth: Utilizing Knowledge Management to Improve Public Health Practice and Decision Making Debra Revere, Paul F. Bugni, Liz Dahlstrom, and Sherrilynne S. FullerConnections: Sharing Experience to Advance Public Health Practice Ellen Wild and Debra BaraThe Association of Public Health Laboratories: From Surveys toward Knowledge Management, a Voyage to Cythera Robert Rej and Neha Desai.
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- 2010
5. Indian journal of public health research & development.
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Public health -- Periodicals ,Public Health ,Public health research - Published
- 2010
6. COVID-19 and Environment: Impacts of a Global Pandemic.
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Kodera, Sachiko, Rashed, Essam, and Kodera, Sachiko
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Medicine ,Epidemiology & medical statistics ,risk perception ,China as an international tourism destination ,anticipated emotions ,destination attachment ,post-pandemic ,COVID-19 ,customer behavior ,psychological process ,live-streaming shopping apps ,stimulus-organism-response framework ,Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 ,Flow Theory ,gender ,age ,SARS-CoV-2 ,environmental contamination ,air samples ,surface samples ,bottom trawling ,COVID-19 pandemic lockdown ,environmental impacts ,macrobenthic fauna ,tidal channels ,central Mediterranean Sea ,ethnopharmacology ,skin diseases ,cosmetics ,Lithuania ,global environment ,solid waste ,air quality ,transport ,airborne ,CO2 ,collective transport ,tramway ,filtration ,infectious diseases ,epidemiology ,public health ,elementary teacher ,junior high school teacher ,psychological change ,physical changes ,urban mobility ,parking demand ,IoT parking sensors ,explanatory data analysis ,parking policies ,vaccinations ,pharmacist ,KAP ,infection control ,burnout ,COVID-19 pandemic ,postnatal care ,psychological distress ,psychosocial support ,health-seeking behavior ,appendicitis ,surgical care ,metrology ,data analysis ,atmospheric environment ,pollution ,coronavirus ,comorbidity ,spatial analysis ,logistic regression ,ROC curve ,freight transport ,air freight ,sea shipping ,road transport ,recovery measures ,strategies ,public trust ,perceived societal fairness ,mental health ,air pollution ,PM2.5 concentration ,gym sports ,spatial econometric model - Abstract
Summary: This is a reprint of the MDPI IJERPH Special Issue entitled "COVID-19 and Environment: Impacts of a Global Pandemic". The reprint consists of 17 papers with different topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental impacts using data from different countries all over the globe.
7. Social Public Health System and Sustainability.
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Vuong, Quan-Hoang, Hong, Khuat Thu, and Vuong, Quan-Hoang
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Public health & preventive medicine ,mobile phone penetration ,divorce rate ,marital happiness ,well-being ,physical exercises and sports ,sex ,educational background ,social public health ,health communication ,sleep hygiene ,health ,old people ,association ,logistic regression ,periodic general health examination ,fear of illness detection ,Vietnam ,depression ,acculturation stress ,social connectedness ,international students ,university students ,ASSIS ,Mindsponge ,multicultural ,emotional labor ,surface acting ,emotional dissonance ,occupational stress ,moderated mediation ,hospital ,rural and urban hospitals ,healthcare ,sustainable rural health ,the financial condition ,government health expenditure (GHE) efficiency ,data envelopment analysis (DEA) method ,Moran's I value ,spatial spillover effect (SSE) ,spatial Durbin model (SDM) ,diet ,nutrition ,intake ,public health ,health professionals ,dietary risk ,depressive disorder ,university student ,scientific output ,international collaboration ,funding ,Korea ,Japan ,China ,scientific impact ,scientific quality ,coronavirus ,COVID-19 ,SARS-CoV-2 ,pandemic ,policy response ,social media ,science journalism ,public health system ,healthcare systems ,aged populations ,job insecurity ,health and consumption indicators ,gender inequalities ,sustainable preventive policies ,readmission ,social capital ,economics ,mental health ,drug abuse ,space-health nexus ,older women ,spatial planning perspective ,interdisciplinary expert dialogue ,retrospective qualitative study ,knowledge transfer ,health policy analysis ,efficiency ,gender ,CEO ,top management team (TMT) ,data envelopment analysis (DEA) ,truncated regression ,bootstrap ,upper echelon theory ,public health authorities ,public communication ,risk communication ,social networks ,lockdown ,crisis ,COVID-19 pandemic ,sustainability ,NSP ,harm reduction ,harm minimization ,low threshold settings ,PWID ,sustainable implementation qualities - Abstract
Summary: This edited volume contains 18 articles published in Sustainability from late 2018 to early 2021. During that time, the world faced the fatal and widespread health crisis, COVID-19, which had threatened the social and public health systems at every corner for quite some time.As the Guest-Editors and also a contributing authors, we are glad that the academic contents from the Special Issue will now be put together in this volume, making the authors' hard work and efforts accessible to the larger audience.
8. Precision Public Health.
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Matthew Bellgard, James Semmens, Hugh Dawkins, Tarun Weeramanthri, Gareth Baynam, and Ori Gudes
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GIS ,data ,precision ,technology ,ethics ,equity ,public health ,prevention ,policy - Abstract
Summary: Precision Public Health is a new and rapidly evolving field, that examines the application of new technologies to public health policy and practice. It draws on a broad range of disciplines including genomics, spatial data, data linkage, epidemiology, health informatics, big data, predictive analytics and communications. The hope is that these new technologies will strengthen preventive health, improve access to health care, and reach disadvantaged populations in all areas of the world. But what are the downsides and what are the risks, and how can we ensure the benefits flow to those population groups most in need, rather than simply to those individuals who can afford to pay? This is the first collection of theoretical frameworks, analyses of empirical data, and case studies to be assembled on this topic, published to stimulate debate and promote collaborative work.
9. Inequalities in Health and Healthcare.
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Sheringham, Jessica, Sowden, Sarah, and Sheringham, Jessica
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Humanities ,Social interaction ,COVID-19 ,health inequalities ,general practice ,primary care ,social determinants of health ,social prescribing ,remote consulting ,marginalised communities ,health care inequalities ,health/healthcare inequity ,child development ,childhood education ,school ,adolescent health ,health inequality ,adolescent mental health ,adolescent weight ,health literacy ,organization and administration ,health care settings ,organizational innovation ,culture ,program development ,ethnic inequalities ,healthcare use ,care quality ,multiple long-term conditions ,UK ,mental disorders ,healthcare disparities ,primary health care ,systematic review ,PROGRESS-Plus ,social inequalities ,young people ,qualitative ,multimorbidity ,comorbidity ,housing ,household tenure ,data linkage ,population health management ,population health ,inequalities ,inequities ,process evaluation ,protocol ,early life health ,core outcome set ,public health interventions ,systems approach ,intervention ,workplace ,occupational stress ,older workers ,inequality ,health equity ,health services ,virtual care ,scoping review ,HIV ,chronic kidney disease ,Central and Eastern Europe ,serious injury ,traumatic brain injury ,orthopaedic injury ,spinal cord injury ,road trauma ,access to healthcare ,healthcare utilisation ,geography ,health disparities ,data quality ,public health ,head and neck cancer ,routes to diagnosis ,socio-demographic inequalities ,healthcare inequalities ,emergency presentation ,refugee ,asylum seeker ,health access ,health information ,women ,violence ,Australia ,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ,care systems ,population groups ,risk behavior ,perceived tobacco use norms ,ethnic groups ,academic achievement - Abstract
Summary: Tackling inequalities in health and healthcare is more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic starkly illustrated the disproportional impact of the virus on those who already faced disadvantage and discrimination. Moreover, there is evidence that the public health measures taken to contain the virus are likely to have longstanding differential impacts across populations. Numerous studies have documented avoidable differences in health, within and between populations. Similarly, studies have consistently shown inequalities in access, use, experience and outcomes from healthcare and public health programmes. The focus has often been on individual determinants, such as gender, age and ethnicity. Less attention has been paid to structural or contextual determinants, except for area-level socioeconomic conditions. In addition, to tackle inequalities, there is a need to move beyond measuring; to understand why inequalities arise and how they can be addressed. This Special Issue sought to extend the parameters of inequalities research in health and healthcare beyond measuring and documenting inequalities. Reviews, observational studies, and quasi-experimental and other evaluation designs (using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods), focusing on the following were welcomed: • understanding inequalities across health and care systems; • methodological developments to understand drivers of inequalities; • efforts to reduce inequalities, particularly in evidence-based healthcare or public health policy and practice; • understanding and mitigating the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequalities.
10. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders.
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Durazzo, Marilena and Durazzo, Marilena
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Research & information: general ,Chemistry ,Crohn's disease ,ulcerative colitis ,biologics ,anemia ,gastroesophageal reflux ,cough ,asthma ,laryngo-pharyngeal reflux ,chest pain ,tooth erosions ,inflammatory bowel diseases ,sleep disorders ,sleep medicine ,PPI ,diverticulosis ,diverticulitis ,risk factors ,Marfan's syndrome ,diverticula ,abdominal symptoms ,ultrasound ,infant ,food allergy ,fecal biomarkers ,tumor necrosis factor α ,eosinophil derived neurotoxin ,calprotectin ,Emorsan®Gel ,hemorrhoidal disease ,hemorrhoidectomy ,pain ,wound healing ,chronic idiopathic constipation ,constipation ,irritable bowel syndrome ,pathophysiology ,primary care ,medical students ,public health ,social media ,dietary habit ,pandemic ,dyspepsia ,diabetes ,gastroparesis ,inflammatory bowel disease ,SCORE ,carotid plaques ,cardiovascular risk ,dyssynergic defecation ,slow transit constipation ,motility ,colonic transit ,anorectal manometry ,gastrointestinal disorders ,endoscopic vacuum therapy ,etiology ,transmural defect ,upper gastrointestinal tract ,Helicobacter pylori ,eradication ,antibiotic resistance ,tailored ,empirical ,gastrointestinal bleeding ,new oral anticoagulants ,vitamin K antagonist ,rebleeding ,chronic gastritis ,peptic ulcer disease ,gastric cancer ,MALT-lymphoma ,therapy ,vaccines ,DA-9701 ,diabetic mouse model ,functional dyspepsia ,diabetic gastroparesis ,STZ ,gastrointestinal motility ,human leukocyte antigen ,celiac disease ,autoimmune hepatitis ,primary sclerosing cholangitis ,primary biliary cholangitis ,autoimmune pancreatitis ,IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis ,IgG4-related hepatopathy ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: Gastrointestinal tract disorders are a wide group of diseases involving both the gastrointestinal tube (esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine) and related organs (liver, pancreas, and gallbladder). These dysfunctions may differ by site, etiology, and severity, going from simple malfunctions to mere diseases. Because of their variety and heterogeneity, gastrointestinal disorders can affect many people and are widespread throughout the population. Therefore, scientific research in this area is facing a great challenge. Better knowledge of gastrointestinal disorders in terms of their pathophysiology, clinical features, and possible complications is necessary for the development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies. During the last several decades, some scientific developments have already been made, giving more opportunities to these patients. However, much remains to be discovered and to be done to help physicians in their everyday work and to give patients a better prognosis. The present Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in gastrointestinal tract disorders, focusing on their diagnostic and therapeutic path, evolution, and complications.
11. Physical Activity, Wellness and Health: Challenges, Benefits and Strategies.
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Zaccagni, Luciana, Gualdi-Russo, Emanuela, and Zaccagni, Luciana
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Research & information: general ,handgrip strength ,anthropometry ,handedness ,body composition ,physical activity ,sports practice ,breast cancer ,bioimpedance ,adolescent ,adolescent health ,exercise ,health surveillance ,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ,National Fitness Programs ,per capita area ,school sports facilities ,urban parks ,rural sports venues ,depression ,mortality ,cardiovascular diseases ,cardiovascular risk factors ,public health ,aging ,dose-response ,cardiorespiratory fitness ,agility test ,executive function ,strength ,older adults ,cardiovascular disease ,healthy ageing ,Ingwavuma ,KwaZulu-Natal ,modifiable behaviour ,rural ,South Africa ,medical diagnostic ,decision tree ,logistic regression ,machine learning ,adolescents ,students ,goal orientation ,emotional intelligence ,burnout ,multiple sclerosis ,accelerometer ,gender differences ,fitness ,foresight ,delphi study ,Europe ,healthy eating intention ,physical activity intention ,emotions ,aversive state ,reinforcement ,social support ,self-concept ,health utility ,quality of life ,rehabilitation ,stroke ,sleep quality ,perceived stress ,mediating effect ,Chinese college students ,dog walking ,health behavior change ,stealth health ,pet ownership ,human-animal interaction ,animal-assisted intervention ,targeted learning ,youth athletes ,soccer ,injury ,overuse ,maturation ,exercise participation ,physical self-concept ,self-esteem ,mental well-being ,mobile phone addiction ,procrastination ,college students ,China ,pandemic ,coronavirus ,physical exercise ,general health ,biopsychosocial model of health ,life course perspective ,university students ,multivariate analysis ,wellbeing ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: Regular physical activity (PA) is both a preventive measure and a cure for non-communicable diseases. Moreover, PA improves mental health, quality of life, and well-being. Conversely, physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles have negative impacts on individuals, families, and society, as evidenced in particular by the spread of the obesity epidemic. PA has proven to be a low-cost alternative for the treatment and prevention of disease. Therefore, interventions to prevent avoidable diseases by increasing the proportion of physically active people are fundamental. The Special Issue "Physical Activity, Wellness and Health: Challenges, Benefits and Strategies" was collected research articles on anthropometric determinants of health and performance, PA and healthy habits, exercise and diet, exercise and body composition, interventions to promote PA for people of all ages, strategies for the implementation of an active life, and the beneficial effects of exercise on metabolic syndrome. A total of 20 articles were published, falling mainly into the following three areas: anthropometry, health, and sport; health benefits of exercise; population studies and strategies for an active life. All of the studies support strategies to promote PA and reduce sedentary behavior among adolescents, adults and the elderly. There is no doubt that regular exercise is beneficial to health, but the general population should be encouraged to engage in more of it.
12. Fractal Analysis - Applications in Health Sciences and Social Sciences.
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Fernando Brambila
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Health Care ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: Fractal analysis has entered a new era. The applications to different areas of knowledge have been surprising. Benoit Mandelbrot, creator of fractal geometry, would have been surprised by the use of fractal analysis presented in this book. Here we present the use of fractal geometry, in particular, fractal analysis in two sciences: health sciences and social sciences and humanities. Part 1 is Health Science. In it, we present the latest advances in cardiovascular signs, kidney images to determine cancer growth, EEG signals, magnetoencephalography signals, and photosensitive epilepsy. We show how it is possible to produce ultrasonic lenses or even sound focusing. In Part 2, we present the use of fractal analysis in social sciences and humanities. It includes anthropology, hierarchical scaling, human settlements, language, fractal dimension of different cultures, cultural traits, and Mesoamerican complexity. And in Part 3, we present a few useful tools for fractal analysis, such as graphs and correlation, self-affine and self-similar graphs, and correlation function. It is impossible to picture today's research without fractal geometry.
13. Nutrition and Vulnerable Groups.
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Lawlis, Tanya and Devine, Amanda
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self-esteem ,n/a ,lunch ,energy density ,school performance ,refugees ,dietary patterns ,consumption of fruits and vegetables ,food pantry ,Malaysia ,vulnerable groups ,village chickens ,Social Cognitive Theory ,nutrition education ,Student Assistance Program ,low-income undergraduate students ,children ,abdominal obesity ,livestock ,self-efficacy ,emergency food assistance ,food insecurity ,obesity ,knowledge ,Obesity ,rural populations ,Tanzania ,low-income population ,BMI-for-age ,in-depth interview ,fruit and vegetables ,metabolic syndrome ,malnutrition ,popular restaurant ,nutrition ,school intervention ,rural children ,double burden of malnutrition ,women ,co-design ,challenges ,fat mass ,adolescent health ,welfare home ,training ,adiposity markers ,Orang Asli ,sub-Saharan Africa ,charitable food sector ,food literacy ,place-based ,feeding practices ,child stunting ,dietary quality ,public health ,nutrition security ,socioeconomics ,undernutrition ,primary health care ,HFIAS ,resource-poor settings ,food assistance ,Palestine ,Lebanon ,tertiary education ,infant feeding ,refugee ,animal-source food ,pediatrics ,food security ,low-income ,breastfeeding ,food poverty ,body image ,Indonesia - Abstract
Summary: Food insecurity is a complex 'wicked' problem that results from a range of unstable and uncertain physical, social, cultural and economic factors that limits access to nutritious food. Globally, 800 million people are under-nourished, and around 2 billion are overweight/obese or have micronutrient deficiency. These populations are largely positioned in developing countries where disease burden is high and impacts health budgets and productivity. Similarly developed countries, cities and neighbourhoods are experiencing a greater emergence of vulnerable populations. This is in part explained by the change in the food production and manufacturing, the retraction in economic climates, the increase in food price, and in some regions reduced food availability and access.Vulnerable groups include but are not limited to migrant populations, Indigenous people, elderly, pregnant women, those with disability, homeless, young children and youth. Poor nutrition at significant periods of growth and development and during life impact long term health outcomes increasing non-communicable disease prevalence, health cost and reducing economic productivity.
14. System Dynamics Models for Public Health and Health Care Policy.
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Homer, Jack, Hirsch, Gary B., and Homer, Jack
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Research & information: general ,Mathematics & science ,simulation model ,public health practice ,chronic disease ,prevention ,cardiovascular diseases ,cancer ,COVID-19 ,tourism recovery ,public policy ,system dynamics ,participatory modelling ,health ,social care ,integrated care ,hospital ,delayed hospital discharges ,strategy ,congestion ,capacity ,archetypes ,unintended consequences ,population health and well-being ,equity ,stewardship ,resilience ,simulation modeling ,uncertainty analysis ,optimization ,sensitivity testing ,Monte Carlo randomization ,opioid epidemic ,prosthetics ,major lower-limb amputations ,prosthesis usage ,amputee mobility ,health care system ,health policy ,youth homelessness ,child welfare ,juvenile justice ,mental health ,public health ,decision making ,long-term conditions ,resource allocation ,complex systems ,early detection of cancer ,mass screening ,decision-making ,dissemination ,clinical practice guidelines ,evidence-based guidelines ,policy decision thresholds ,prostate cancer ,natural history of disease ,biomarker ,PSA - Abstract
Summary: System dynamics is a simulation modeling approach to strategic and policy analysis that has been applied to many health care and public health issues since the 1960s and has become increasingly prevalent since the 2000s. The ten articles in this reprint appeared in a Special Issue of Systems and cover a broad cross-section of relevant methodological topics as well as applications to specific health problems.One methodological article describes the use of cascaded system archetypes, with an application to reducing hospital congestion. Another discusses Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis, with an application to the US opioid crisis. Three of the articles describe models of community response to severe shocks, including recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Two other articles address strategies for dealing with myriad chronic diseases and risk factors in a population. Other papers include in-depth analyses of prostate cancer screening, digital prosthetic services for lower-limb amputees, and the complex behavioral health challenge of youth homelessness.This reprint provides an excellent snapshot of the current state of practice in system dynamics as it is applied to public health, health care delivery, and health policy. It offers practical policy guidance and will be of interest to both experienced practitioners and those new to the field.
15. The Role of Nutrition in ADHD, Psychiatric, and Mental Disorders Treatment.
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Granero, Roser, Ripoll, Diego Redolar, and Granero, Roser
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Research & information: general ,Biology, life sciences ,Food & society ,fatty acids ,omega 3 ,polyunsaturated ,attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ,ADHD ,children ,adolescents ,systematic review ,meta-analysis ,attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ,behavior ,child ,diet ,elimination ,food intolerance ,nutrition ,Oligoantigenic Diet ,autism spectrum disorders ,disabled children ,food and nutrition ,feeding behavior ,public health ,mental health ,fasting ,antidepressant ,depression ,anxiety ,schizophrenia ,physical health ,obesity ,zinc ,iron ,treatment ,food ,psychiatry ,nutritional science ,dietetics ,caffeine ,impulsivity ,animal models ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental chronic disorder which etiology seems the result of complex interactions between multiple factors, including genetic, biological, and environmental influences. Treatment research has proved that the combination of both medication with behavioral therapy can improve ADHD symptoms; Moreover, recent studies suggest the need for new approaches aimed at the underlying triggers of this complex disorder (such as stress, poor sleep or certain dietary plans), on the basis that making adequate lifestyle changes to minimize these triggers could contribute to better control ADHD symptoms. In this context, studies addressing the efficacy of nutrition on the developmental course of ADHD observe that deficiencies in certain types of foods can worse the symptoms of attention deficit, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, while adequate dietary plans could optimize brain functions. Nevertheless, the specific causal pathways of the dietary styles adjuvant for medication and psychotherapies contributing to prevent/reduce ADHD symptoms are largely unknown, as well as the long-term effects. This book includes evidence of the potential contribution of the nutrition styles on the treatment outcomes of individuals with ADHD and other frequent mental-psychiatric disorders across development, and the underlying mechanisms explaining the direct and mediational effects. The contents of this book could contribute to the elaboration of guidelines/recommendations for improving caring capacity of healthcare practitioners and family caregivers.
16. Sport Modalities, Performance and Health.
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Marín, Diego Muñoz, Parraca, José Alberto Frade Martins, Sánchez-Alcaraz Martínez, Bernardino Javier, and Marín, Diego Muñoz
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Medicine ,hormones ,LH ,testosterone ,cortisol ,insulin ,athletes ,body alignment ,static balance ,dynamic balance ,basketball ,mouthguard ,microalgae ,soccer ,ergogenic ,ventilatory threshold ,racket sports ,technique ,performance analysis ,tactics ,sport ,vision ,performance ,racquet sports ,professional sport ,game actions ,trace mineral ,runners ,overuse injury ,biomechanics ,home-based exercise ,sustainable development ,SWOT-AHP ,physical activities ,public health ,COVID-19 ,intelligent sports ,iliopsoas ,rectus femoris ,mobility ,flexibility ,tennis ,movement ,physical tests ,athletic performance ,youth sports ,females ,football ,NIRS ,muscle oxygen saturation ,workload ,physiological adaptations ,fatigue and sport performance ,technical indicators ,tactical indicators ,paddle tennis ,trail running ,jump ,neuromuscular ,hydration ,sport vision ,social media ,social network analysis ,Altmetric ,padel ,sports competition ,myokines ,BDNF ,leukemia inhibitory factor ,irisin ,n/a ,running ,economic factors ,sport events ,expertise ,inertial sensors ,kinematic analysis ,perception-action coupling ,visual fixation ,pedaling rate ,pedaling frequency ,fatigability ,EMG ,strength ,water sport ,endurance ,origin ,nationality - Abstract
Summary: Sport modalities are highly practiced in order to improve many aspects of human beings, including performance and health. The increasing interest in the quantitative and qualitative aspects of sport training is ascribable to the fact that several training systems and new methodologies are appearing in all sport modalities. These methodologies can have different effects on the organism depending on the degree of training.On the other hand, some of the main objectives in sport research are to describe match activity and to detect effective performance indicators. A better knowledge of players' performance adaptations and game dynamics during competition is extremely useful for optimizing the training process. The need to develop training methodologies according to actions occurring during the game is essential for each sport.
17. An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 2. The Movement.
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Alford, William P., Liao, Mei, Cui, Fengming, and Alford, William P.
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Sociology ,Social issues & processes ,Economics ,Oral history ,Public health & preventive medicine ,Politics & government ,Disability Studies ,Social Structure, Social Inequality ,Sports Economics ,Oral History ,Public Health ,Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights ,Biotechnology ,Social Structure ,Human Rights ,intellectual Disability ,Special Olympics ,Human Rights in China ,Disability Rights ,Open Access ,Social & ethical issues - Abstract
Summary: This open access book contains the oral histories that were inspired by the work of the Special Olympics in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of its founding. The foreword and prefatory materials provide an overview of the Special Olympics and its growth in the People's Republic of China. The sections that follow record interview transcripts of individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Shanghai. In addition to chronicling the involvement of these individuals and their families in the Special Olympics movement, the interview transcripts also capture their daily lives and how they have navigated school and work.
18. Longer-Term Psychiatric Inpatient Care for Adolescents. A Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach.
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Hazell, Philip and Hazell, Philip
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Sociology ,Clinical psychology ,Psychiatry ,Medicine: general issues ,mental health service ,adolescent psychiatry ,youth health ,psychiatric inpatient treatment ,adolescents ,mental disorders ,mental illness ,child and adolescent mental health ,mental health inpatient facilities ,healthcare ,public health ,psychiatric hospital - Abstract
Summary: This open access book describes the theoretical underpinnings and operational aspects of delivering longer-term inpatient psychiatric care to adolescents experiencing severe, unremitting mental illness. The authorship is drawn from the multidisciplinary team that supports the Walker Adolescent Unit, located in Sydney, Australia. The book begins with an account of the planning and development of the unit, an examination of the physical environment, and the adaptations that have been made to ensure its functionality. There follows a consideration of the therapeutic milieu. The book describes clinical processes such as admission and discharge planning, formulation and case review. There is information about the specific roles of professionals and the therapies that they provide. The book describes the steps taken to maintain and enhance the physical wellbeing of patients. There are chapters dedicated to governance, and to training and education. The final chapter describes how the unit responded to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
19. Palliative Care.
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Mukadder Mollaoğlu
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Health Care ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: Palliative care is one of the most important factors in the fight against chronic diseases. It begins from the moment the patient is diagnosed, continues with curative treatment until death, and ends with care that supports the patient's family and other caregivers during the postmortem mourning process. In all these stages it is very important to improve the quality of life in patients, to relieve symptoms, and to support patients and their relatives in a dignified manner. This book includes basic information about palliative care, management of patient symptoms, support suggestions for psychological and social problems, needs of patients and their families, and how palliative care is handled in different countries. Written for healthcare professionals, students, and all interested readers, this book provides important information that can be used to improve the quality of life of patients as well as that of their families.
20. Disasters Preparedness and Emergency Response: Prevention, Surveillance and Mitigation Planning.
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Goniewicz, Mariusz and Goniewicz, Mariusz
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Public health & preventive medicine ,alcohol ,ethanol ,pedestrians ,traffic accidents ,flood ,disasters ,emergency preparedness ,hospital preparedness ,Saudi Arabia ,first aid ,education ,basic life support ,cardiopulmonary resuscitation ,feedback device ,simulation ,quality ,skill retention ,motivation ,chest recoil ,mannequin ,contact tracing ,ethics ,pandemic ,psychology ,public education ,public health ,alternative care facilities ,flexible surge capacity ,major incidents and disasters ,surge capacity ,information and communication technology ,smart disaster management system ,Internet of Things ,disaster ,flood early warning ,flood response ,community volunteerism ,disaster volunteer group ,resilience ,governance and planning ,disaster management ,sustainability ,security ,safety ,crisis management ,risk management ,emergencies ,health emergency ,management ,disaster legislation ,preparedness ,COVID-19 ,stress ,stressors ,cortisol ,medical simulation ,low-fidelity simulation ,high-fidelity simulation ,stress appraisal questionnaire ,KOS-B ,nursing ,machine learning ,health geomatics ,geographic information system ,emergency medical services ,spatial filtering ,geo-AI ,resources management - Abstract
Summary: This Special Issue welcomes research papers on new approaches that have been applied or are under development to improve preparedness and emergency response. We especially encourage the submission of inter-disciplinary and crosscutting research. We also encourage the submission of manuscripts that focus on various types of disasters, disaster and emergency research, and on policy or management solutions at multiple scales.
21. Vignettes in Patient Safety - Volume 4.
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Michael S. Firstenberg and Stanislaw P. Stawicki
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Health Care ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: Medical errors contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality across our healthcare institutions. Due to the increasing complexity of the modern medical practice, a perfect storm of regulatory, market, social, and technical factors, and other competing priorities, created an environment that is primed for patient safety lapses. The spectrum of contributing variables - ranging from minor errors that subsequently escalate, poor communication, and protocol/process non-compliance (just to name a few) - is extensive and solutions are only recently being described. As such, there is a growing body of research and experiences that can help provide an organized framework - based on best practices and evidence-based medical principles - for healthcare organizations to develop, implement, and embrace. Based on the tremendous interest in the initial three volumes of our Vignettes in Patient Safety series, this fourth volume follows a similar model of outlining a patient safety case based on experiences that many clinicians can relate to, and then discusses various factors that may have contributed to a medical error, complication, and/or poor outcome. Building on a problem-based clinical vignette, each chapter then outlines an evidence-based approach to present any related literature, pertinent evidence, and potential contributing factors and solutions to common patient safety occurrences. By focusing on some of the best practices, structured experiences, and objective approaches to medical error genesis, the authors and editors hopefully can lend some insights into how we can make healthcare encounters for all patients, across all settings, better and safer.
22. Emergencies and Public Health Crisis Management- Current Perspectives on Risks and Multiagency Collaboration.
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Khorram-Manesh, Amir, Burkle, Frederick M, and Khorram-Manesh, Amir
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Medicine ,disasters ,healthcare workers ,hospital preparedness ,hospitals ,coronavirus (COVID-19) ,public-private partnerships (PPPs) triage ,crisis management ,resilience ,exercises ,learning ,inter-organisational ,off-shore ,on-shore ,emergencies ,collaboration ,cycle of expansive learning ,full-scale exercises ,major incident ,organizational learning ,preparedness ,underground mine ,capacity ,community ,crisis ,disaster ,flexible ,surge ,management ,flexible surge capacity ,leadership ,Thailand ,3LC ,utility ,ecoterrorism ,environmental extremism ,animal-rights extremism ,deep ecology ,ecologically motivated violence ,critical infrastructure ,drinking water ,risk management ,risk reduction ,interaction ,concurrent learning ,exercise ,unforeseen ,COVID-19 ,nurse ,job engagement ,social support ,emergency ,healthcare ,readiness ,public health ,urgent care centre ,emergency department ,length of stay ,surge capacity ,Sweden ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: The successful management of emergencies and public health crises depends on adequate measures being implemented at all levels of the emergency chain of action, from policy makers to the general population. It starts with appropriate risk assessment, prevention, and mitigation and continues to prehospital and hospital care, recovery, and evaluation. All levels of action require well-thought out emergency management plans and routines based on established command and control, identified safety issues, functional communication, well-documented triage and treatment policies, and available logistics. All these characteristics are capabilities that should be developed and trained, particularly when diverse agencies are involved. In addition to institutional responses, a robust, community-based disaster response system can effectively mitigate and respond to all emergencies. A well-balanced response is largely dependent on local resources and regional responding agencies that all too often train and operate within "silos", with an absence of interagency cooperation. The importance of this book issue is its commitment to all parts of emergency and public health crisis management from a multiagency perspective. It aims to discuss lessons learned and emerging risks, introduce new ideas about flexible surge capacity, and show the way it can practice multiagency collaboration.
23. Research on Gang-Related Violence in the 21st Century.
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Valasik, Matthew, Reid, Shannon E., and Valasik, Matthew
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Law ,Drugs trade / drug trafficking ,street gangs ,public health ,Good Lives Model ,intervention ,prevention ,gang ,violence ,incident reports ,police data ,drug markets ,gangs ,opioids ,overdose ,spatial concentration ,generalized cross-entropy ,street gang violence ,civil gang injunctions ,conflict network ,social network analysis ,social networks ,crisis ,organized crime ,homicide ,retaliation ,gang homicide ,comparative research ,ethnography ,gang violence ,desistance ,network composition ,criminal behavior ,homicide types ,disaggregation ,latent class analysis ,shootings ,social media ,focused deterrence ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: Conflict, including the threat or fear of potential violence, or being witness to or a victim of physical violence, constantly surrounds gangs and their communities and is the principal driver sustaining gang life. This Special Issue examines the diverse nature of gang-related violence with the goal of better understanding the growing complexities of gang violence over the last two decades to better inform public policy solutions. The contributions included in this Special Issue highlight the complex nature of gang-related violence in the 21st Century. As much as policy makers, the media, and even scholars like to simplify gang-related violence, all of the studies included in this Special Issue highlight the nuance and variation that exists.
24. Social Science Perspectives on Global Public Health.
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La Placa, Vincent, Morgan, Julia, and La Placa, Vincent
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Illness & addiction: social aspects ,Public health & preventive medicine ,Social Science ,Disease & Health Issues ,Medical ,Public Health - Abstract
Summary: Approaching global health through a social justice lens, this text explores both established and emerging issues for contemporary health and wellbeing.Divided into two parts, the book introduces key concepts in relation to global public health, such as ethics, economics, health disparities, and globalisation. The second part comprises chapters exploring specific challenges, such as designing and implementing public health interventions, the role of social enterprise, climate change, sustainability and health, oral health, violence, palliative care, mental health, loneliness, nutrition, and embracing diverse genders. These chapters build on, and apply, the theoretical frameworks laid out in part one, linking the substantive content to broader contexts.Taking an inclusive, global approach, this is a key text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of global health, public health, and medical sociology.
25. 2nd Edition of Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health-EDRM)
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Chan, Emily Ying Yang, Lam, Holly Ching Yu, and Chan, Emily Ying Yang
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Public health & preventive medicine ,infection spread and control ,infection risk ,human behavior ,close contact ,sensor-based ,indoor environment ,indoor positioning ,head and body motion ,open-plan office ,disaster ,psychosocial impacts ,community resilience ,Kumamoto earthquake ,DMHISS ,disaster psychiatry ,Japan ,acute mental health needs ,duration of activity ,DPAT (Disaster Psychiatric Assistance Team) ,cold ,personal health protective behaviour ,associated factors ,risk perception ,subtropical city ,disaster responders ,support ,psychosocial ,risk management ,COVID-19 ,urban ,health risks ,Health-Emergency and Disaster Risk Management ,biological hazard ,pandemic ,PHEIC ,Hong Kong ,Fukushima nuclear accident ,mass media ,Internet ,public health practice ,community mental health services ,typhoon ,hurricane ,cyclone ,strong wind levels ,natural disaster ,Health-EDRM ,risk-taking behaviour ,sensation seeking ,landslide displacement ,predictive uncertainty ,ensemble prediction ,probability combination scheme ,quantile regression neural networks (QRNNs) ,kernel density estimation (KDE) ,Daegu ,sense of belonging ,pride ,mental health ,disaster relief fund ,non-communicable disease ,self-care ,NCD management ,home care ,early phase of pandemic ,health-EDRM ,primary prevention ,vector-borne disease ,biological hazards ,climate change ,narrative review ,Asia Pacific ,Health EDRM ,long-term impact ,public health ,case study ,disaster management ,multi-case analysis ,Europe ,flood ,elderly ,cardiovascular diseases ,cerebrovascular diseases ,H-EDRM ,extreme temperature ,socioeconomic vulnerability ,health disparities ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: Disasters such as earthquakes, cyclones, floods, heat waves, nuclear accidents, and large-scale pollution incidents take lives and incur major health problems. The majority of large-scale disasters affect the most vulnerable populations, which often comprise extreme ages, remote living areas, and endemic poverty, as well as people with low literacy. Health emergency and disaster risk management (Health-EDRM) refers to the systematic analysis and management of health risks surrounding emergencies and disasters, and plays an important role in reducing the hazards and vulnerability along with extending preparedness, responses, and recovery measures. This concept encompasses risk analyses and interventions, such as accessible early warning systems, the timely deployment of relief workers, and the provision of suitable drugs and medical equipment to decrease the impact of disasters on people before, during, and after an event (or events). Currently, there is a major gap in the scientific literature regarding Health-EDRM to facilitate major global policies and initiatives for disaster risk reduction worldwide.
26. The Perils of Peace. The Public Health Crisis in Occupied Germany.
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Reinisch, Jessica
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European history ,Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000 ,Second World War ,History of medicine ,post-war germany ,public health ,world war ii ,Allied-occupied Germany ,Berlin ,Creative Commons license ,Denazification ,Nazism ,Soviet Union - Abstract
Summary: When the war was over in 1945, Germany was a country with no government, little functioning infrastructure, millions of refugees and homeless people, and huge foreign armies living largely off the land. Large parts of the country were covered in rubble, with no clean drinking water, electricity, or gas. Hospitals overflowed with patients, but were short of beds, medicines, and medical personnel. In these conditions, the potential for epidemics and public health disasters was severe. This is a study of how the four occupiers-Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States-attempted to keep their own troops and the ex-enemy population alive. While the war was still being fought, German public health was a secondary consideration for them, an unaffordable and undeserved luxury. But once fighting ceased and the occupation began, it rapidly turned into a urgent priority. Public health was now recognized as an indispensable component of creating order, keeping the population governable, and facilitating the reconstruction of German society. But they faced a number of insoluble problems in the process: Which Germans could be trusted to work with the occupiers, and how were they to be identified? Who could be tolerated because of a lack of alternatives? How, if at all, could former Nazis be reformed and reintegrated into German society? What was the purpose of the occupation anyway? This is the first carefully researched comparison of the four occupation zones which looks at the occupation through the prism of public health, an essential service fundamentally shaped by political and economic criteria, and which in turn was to determine the success or failure of the occupation.
27. Migration, Resilience, Vulnerability and Migrants' Health.
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Mwanri, Lillian, Fauk, Nelsensius Klau, Mude, William, Gesesew, Hailay, and Mwanri, Lillian
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Humanities ,Social interaction ,Development studies ,population migration ,search query ,Baidu Index ,urban agglomeration ,health-seeking behavior ,access to health care ,emergency department ,refugee ,asylum seeker ,non-urgent complaints ,migrants ,system models ,expert knowledge ,fuzzy-logic cognitive mapping ,unaccompanied minor refugees ,mental health ,post-migration risk factors ,migrant health ,access to health ,sexual and reproductive health ,contraception ,identity discourse ,integration process ,resilience ,resettlement challenges ,CALD ,African youths ,Australia ,migrations ,disability ,superdiversity ,social changes ,social work ,air quality ,income ,settlement intention ,African diaspora ,migration ,belonging ,politics of belonging ,bordering ,racism ,1.5 generation migrants ,cross-cultural ,religiosity ,humanitarian emergencies ,needs assessment ,refugee health ,disaster health ,refugees ,self-efficacy ,post-migratory stressors ,mental health problems ,non-clinical population ,asylum seekers ,primary healthcare ,general practice ,communication ,patient-centered care ,patient engagement ,African migrant and refugee youths ,alcohol and other drugs ,integration ,South Australia ,North Korean refugee youths (NKRYs) ,depression ,emotional regulation strategy ,expressive suppression ,life satisfaction ,youth ,qualitative research ,adaptation ,mental burden ,psychosocial support ,mental health service ,qualitative analyses ,African migrants ,race ,psychosocial health care ,female ,protective shelter ,unaccompanied ,migrant youth ,mentoring ,mixed methods ,unaccompanied migrant young people ,transition to adulthood ,leaving care ,child welfare ,aftercare support ,special migrants' populations ,acculturation ,emigration and immigration ,health behaviors ,qualitative method ,Spain ,young women ,vulnerability ,public health ,urban setting ,forced migration ,Lebanon ,Syria ,cross-sectional survey ,urban refugees ,health protection ,health promotion ,well-being ,expatriates ,Westerners ,northeast ,Thailand ,health ,healthcare services ,healthcare access ,barriers ,ethnicity ,immigration ,health risk ,COVID-19 ,survey research ,south-south migration ,women ,work ,discrimination ,Chile ,family separation ,time pressure ,health disparities ,depressive symptoms ,internal migration experience ,middle-aged ,elderly ,China ,body mass index ,hypertension ,migrant workers ,non-communicable diseases ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: In recent times, particularly during the 21st century, there have been significant increases and changes in international migration and resettlement patterns due to factors such as people's ability to travel, ease of communication and technology, and civil unrest and conflicts. Global populations have increased and integrated across settings, challenging the differentiation between types of migrants, such as refugees (those migrating because of factors such as civil unrest, wars, persecution, or other vulnerability) and economic migrants. This mixture of migration and resettlement patterns will continue for generations due to these diverse, multicultural, and complex communities and we will need more research to provide evidence to inform nations and global responses to any emergences. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health focused on the migration, resilience, and vulnerability and general migrants' health accepted original research papers, case reports, reviews, and conference papers. Articles dealing with new approaches to address issues, including migration (opportunities, challenges, and vulnerability), migrants' health, settlement, and migrant health-care service access and specific migrants' subgroups were also accepted. Other manuscript types including methodological papers, position papers, policy briefs and reports, and commentaries were sought. We accepted manuscripts from different disciplines, including public health, social and behavioural sciences, anthropology, epidemiology, psychology, and demography. This reprint compiles 30 publications.
28. Patient Centered Medicine.
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Omur Sayligil
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Health Care ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: Patient-centered medicine is not an illness-centered, a physician-centered, or a hospital-centered medicine approach. In this book, it is aimed at presenting an approach to patient-centered medicine from the beginning of life to the end of life. As indicated by W. Osler, ""It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has."" In our day, if the physicians and healthcare professionals could consider more than the diseased organ and provide healthcare by comforting the patients by respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and preferences; informing them and their relatives at every stage; and comforting the patients physically by controlling the pain and relieving their worries and fears, patients obeying the rules of physicians would become patients with high adaptation and participation to the treatment.
29. The South Texas Health Status Review: A Health Disparities Roadmap.
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Ian M. Thompson, Amelie G. Ramirez, and Leonel Vela
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Public Health ,Demography ,Epidemiology - Abstract
Summary: This book is a roadmap of the exact health disparities that burden the health of South Texas residents, especially Hispanics, compared to the rest of Texas and nation. This type of knowledge has the potential to fuel and motivate researchers and public health leaders to create and shape interventions to reverse those health disparities. Most notably, focus on obesity and diabetes prevention efforts and modifiable risk factors-such as nutrition, reproductive factors and access to health care-has significant potential to reduce the burden of disease in South Texas communities.South Texas, a 38-county region that spans 45,000 square miles along the Texas-Mexico border northward to the area around metropolitan Bexar County (home to San Antonio), is home to 18% of the state's population. Yet South Texas residents, who are 68% Hispanic, struggle with lower educational levels, less income and less access to health care-and, as a result, suffer from a wide variety of health disparities. To study the health status and identify the exact health disparities that exist in the region, researchers from The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio teamed with researchers from the Texas Department of State Health Services to develop the South Texas Health Status Review.The Review team analyzed a variety of the latest county, state and national data to compare South Texas' incidence, prevalence and mortality rates for more than 35 health indicators-from cancers to chronic diseases like diabetes to communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS to maternal health and even environmental health-to the rest of Texas and the nation by age, sex, race/ethnicity and rural/urban location.
30. The Future Health Workforce: Integrated Solutions and Models of Care.
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Balasubramanian, Madhan, Short, Stephanie, and Balasubramanian, Madhan
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Humanities ,Social interaction ,climate change ,health workforce ,workforce planning ,competencies ,public health education ,human resource shortage ,mental counselling ,psychological counselling ,public health ,shortage ,social cognitive ,social work ,workforce management ,Workers' Healthcare Assistance Model (WHAM) ,patient-centred care ,integrated care ,interdisciplinary ,sustainable return on investment (S-ROI) ,economic sustainability ,WELLCAST ROI™ ,general practitioners ,postgraduate medical training ,rural workforce ,medical faculty ,advanced skills ,scope of practice ,vocational education ,primary health care ,rural population ,family physicians ,rural health workforce ,allied health ,local context ,recruitment ,retention ,turnover ,Australia ,older people ,Covid-19 ,new ways of working ,health and social care ,teamwork ,social media ,medical directors ,health service management ,management workforce development ,management competency, Chinese hospitals ,career choice ,generalist ,general practice ,specialist ,medical training ,doctors ,realist evaluation ,theory ,experience ,norms ,attributes ,dental hygienist ,job attractiveness ,job satisfaction ,work environment ,Europe ,thinking ,improvement science ,nursing students ,qualitative research ,workforce solution ,mental health workforce ,trained lay counsellors ,unaccompanied refugee minors ,teaching recovery techniques ,cognitive behaviour therapy ,group intervention ,stepped care model ,workforce policy ,health equity ,racism ,history ,medicine ,medical education ,n/a ,operational models ,planning ,skill mix ,integration - Abstract
Summary: This edited collection brings together a diverse set of original research and review articles that contribute towards a unified objective of redesigning the future health workforce. Our fundamental premise is that the future health workforce needs to be more closely aligned to population needs and be able to address emerging challenges of the 21st century. • The collection includes 13 articles (11 original research; 2 review) from nine countries. • Original research articles that contributed to this special issue came from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. • The collection features a range of health professionals including medical, dental, nursing, allied health, social work, and health management workforce. This unique piece of scholarship adds to ongoing global efforts on health workforce integration, universal health coverage, and creating sustainable and people-centric health systems
31. The Impact of the COVID-19 Emergency on the Quality of Life of the General Population.
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Roccella, Michele and Roccella, Michele
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Technology: general issues ,History of engineering & technology ,COVID-19 ,pandemic ,anxiety ,psychopathological symptomatology ,mood ,post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ,emergency ,autism ,children ,diagnosis ,intervention ,parents ,remote ,depression ,EPDS ,pregnancy ,SARS-CoV-2 ,psychiatry ,infectious disease ,healthcare personnel ,psychopathological symptoms ,mental health ,neurological ,psychological ,inflammation ,COVID-19 pandemic ,ERT ,lysosomal storage disease ,psychological impact ,antibodies ,serological test ,SLE ,GAD-7 ,PHQ-9 ,ISI ,quarantine ,burnout ,health professionals ,stress ,prevention ,virus' transmission ,fear of contagion ,breathing difficulty ,healthy adolescents ,emotion awareness ,state anxiety ,risk perception of COVID-19 ,meaning-based resources ,psychological well-being ,resilience ,emergency services ,adversity ,lockdown ,personality ,public health ,coping ,psychological distress ,public ,Ireland ,physical activity (PA) ,undergraduates ,university students ,chronic pain ,triggers ,well-being ,occupational balance ,social distancing ,home confinement ,coronavirus ,interpersonal violence ,sense of coherence ,Covid-19 ,psychiatric patients ,worry ,risk perception ,mental illness ,attitudes ,knowledge ,practices ,spirituality ,Indonesia ,quality of life ,stress disorder ,living together ,emotional bond ,coronavirus disease ,psychological health ,general population ,somatic symptoms ,Quality of Life ,gender differences ,WHOQOL-BREF ,health ,health psychology ,Italy ,public mental health ,physical activity ,Kosovo ,restrictions ,15D ,vaccination ,community pharmacists ,DASS-21 ,emotional distress ,chronic diseases ,Hashimoto's disease ,frailty ,telemedicine ,gerontechnology ,wearable sensors ,shelter-in-place measures ,resting heart rate ,sleep duration ,activity pattern ,consultation ,comprehensive health care ,pandemics ,dentist ,fear ,insomnia ,preventive behavior ,fear of Covid-19 ,Athens Insomnia Scale ,psychological coping ,students ,general self-reported health ,gender ,cross-national study ,primary healthcare ,access to healthcare ,treatment effectiveness ,perceived control over time ,COVID-19 fear ,vitality ,emotion ,general anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7) ,older adults ,short health anxiety inventory (SHAI) ,state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) ,stomatognathic system ,COVID-19 confinement ,prospective memory ,working memory ,psychological wellbeing ,emotions ,Egyptian ,coping strategies ,STAI ,BDI-II ,avoidance-oriented coping ,college students ,coping styles ,emotion-oriented coping ,life satisfaction ,perceived stress ,task-oriented coping ,satisfaction with life ,fear of COVID-19 ,elderly population ,parental distress ,executive functioning ,multiple sclerosis ,elder abuse ,risk factors ,postural control ,balance ,detraining ,falls ,inactivity ,ageing ,type of personality ,type D personality ,TMD ,orofacial pain ,masticatory ,COVID-19 emergency ,preventive measures ,Chile ,nursing ,psychological discomfort ,pregnant ,n/a ,adverse childhood experiences ,ACEs ,psychological flexibility ,wellbeing ,help-seeking ,family physician ,primary care ,healthy lifestyle ,pandemic COVID-19 ,neurodegenerative diseases ,public health strategies ,healthy lifestyle behaviors ,telerehabilitation ,Autism Spectrum Disorder ,parenting stress ,depressive symptoms ,economic crisis - Abstract
Summary: COVID-19 is a pandemic that has forced many states to declare restrictive measures in order to prevent its wider spread. These measures are necessary to protect the health of adults, children, and people with disabilities.Long quarantine periods could cause an increase in anxiety crises, fear of contagion, and post-traumatic stress disorder (frustration, boredom, isolation, fear, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating).Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop in subjects who have witnessed a traumatic, catastrophic, or violent event, or who have become aware of a traumatic experience that happened to a loved one.In fact, from current cases, it emerges that the prevalence of PTSD varies from 1% to 9% in the general population and can reach 50%-60% in subgroups of subjects exposed to traumas considered particularly serious. PTSD develops as a consequence of one or more physical or psychological traumatic events, such as exposure to natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis; wars, torture, death threats; road accidents, robbery, air accidents; diseases with unfavorable prognoses; complicated or traumatic mourning; physical and sexual abuse and abuse during childhood; or victimization and discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It can also develop following changes in lifestyle habits caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.Thank you for reading the manuscripts in this Special Issue, "The Impact of the COVID-19 Emergency on the Quality of Life of the General Population".
32. Contemporary and Innovative Practice in Palliative Care.
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Amanda Johnson and Esther Chang
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Global Health ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: This book is designed to provide a comprehensive insight unto the key and most prevalent contemporary issues associated with palliation. The reader will find viewpoints that are challenging and sometimes discerning, but at the same time motivating and thought-provoking in the care of persons requiring palliation. This book is divided into three sections. Section 1 examines contemporary practice; Section 2 looks at the challenges in practice; Section 3 discusses models of care. This book is an excellent resource for students, practising clinicians and academics. By reading the book, reflecting on the issues, challenges and opportunities ahead, we hope it will create within the reader a passion to take on, explore and further develop their palliative care practice.
33. An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3. Finding and Keeping a Job.
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Alford, William P., Liao, Mei, Cui, Fengming, and Alford, William P.
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Sociology ,Social issues & processes ,Economics ,Oral history ,Public health & preventive medicine ,Politics & government ,Disability Studies ,Social Structure, Social Inequality ,Sports Economics ,Oral History ,Public Health ,Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights ,Biotechnology ,Social Structure ,Human Rights ,Intellectual Disability ,Special Olympics ,Human Rights in China ,Disability Rights ,Open Access ,Social & ethical issues - Abstract
Summary: This open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai.
34. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
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Dominika Vrbnjak, Gregor Stiglic, and Majda Pajnkihar
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Health Care ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: A significant body of knowledge is the basis for a holistic, caring and scientific evidence-based nursing education in practice for professional development. Quality teaching leads to good learning and both aspects are two of the main issues of quality assurance in nursing education today. To begin with, not all nursing students have the same levels of motivation or learning abilities. It is with cognisance of providing quality care for patients that the role of the nurse educator has to be to enhance nursing students' learning using scientific evidence based teaching. Research around teaching and learning processes is an important part of the delivery of quality education, which in turn impacts on students' learning results and experiences, thereby, ensuring holistic biopsychosocial care to patients. The main aim of teaching and learning in nursing, at all levels, is to enhance the nurses' contribution to assist the individuals, families and communities in promoting and preserving health, well-being and to efficiently respond to illnesses. We hope that this book can be used as a resource to increase the body of knowledge in teaching and learning in nursing, thereby enhancing the role and contribution of health care professionals to clinical practice.
35. Children As Caregivers. The Global Fight Against Tuberculosis and HIV in Zambia.
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Hunleth, Jean
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Anthropology ,Child ,HIV ,Kinship ,Lusaka ,Public health ,Tuberculosis ,Tuberculosis management ,Zambia - Abstract
Summary: The global public health community has focused care and funding on TB and HIV in Zambia, but adult policy-makers, doctors, and humanitarians often ignore children's perspectives as they confront infectious diseases. Well-intentioned practioners fail to realize how children take on active caregiving roles when their guardians become seriously ill. Using ethnographic methods, and listening to the voices of children as well as adults, Hunleth makes the caregiving work of children visible. Children actively seek to "get closer" to ill guardians by providing good care. Both children and ill adults define good care as children's attentiveness to adults' physical needs, their ability to carry out treatment and medication programs in the home, and above all, the need to maintain physical closeness and proximity.
36. Topics in Public Health.
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David Claborn
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Environmental Health ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: Public health has been defined as the efforts of a community that allow a population to remain healthy. This definition is very inclusive, so elements of clinical care, health promotion and many other fields contribute to the larger discipline of public health. The profession has evolved in recent years, with the emphasis in the developed world changing from the hygiene method for control of infectious diseases to a more complex approach to address chronic disease. However, the focus in public health continues to be the population. This book provides a sample of fields that contribute to the public health profession. Its broad approach provides examples of the core fields of public health, including environmental health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health administration, and health behavior.
37. COVID-19. Impact on Public Health and Healthcare.
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Batra, Kavita, Sharma, Manoj, and Batra, Kavita
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Humanities ,Social interaction ,COVID-19 ,novel coronavirus ,social lockdown ,protection motivation theory ,health behavior ,health communication ,pregnant woman ,coronavirus ,infectious disease transmission ,vertical transmission ,obstetric management ,SARS-CoV-2 ,systematic review ,computerized tomography ,pneumonia ,risk factors ,echocardiography ,healthcare ,mental health ,Impact of event scale ,negative attitude ,Saudi Arabian females ,health services ,cost ,manual therapy ,chiropractic ,osteopathy ,physiotherapy ,direct RT-PCR ,molecular detection ,dental care ,dental health services ,dental visits ,dental service use ,postponed dental visits ,check-up ,dental examination ,pain ,dental complaints ,oral health ,Saudi Arabia ,blood donors ,seroprevalence ,ELISA ,antibodies ,lockdown ,multi-theory model ,behavior change ,pandemic ,handwashing ,young adults ,college students ,protective behavior changes ,individual ,family ,environmental factor ,COVID-19 spreading ,online survey ,awareness and knowledge ,ships ,seafarers ,SARS-COV-2 ,anxiety ,depression ,stress ,suicidal ideation ,students ,time-series ,ARIMA ,forecasting ,confirmed cases ,infectious disease ,international cruises ,health policy and regulation ,control strategies ,international cooperation ,global health governance ,ICF ,healthcare services ,interprofessional education ,medical students ,pharmacy students ,telehealth ,older adults ,artificial intelligence ,machine learning ,bibliometric analysis ,health ,novel design ,fabrication ,automated dispenser ,LDR based controller ,reduction of COVID-19 spread ,psychological symptom ,college student ,avoidance of infection ,social distancing ,free tickets for the aged ,subway use demand ,e-learning ,youth and children health ,visual health ,myopia ,routine care ,global pandemic ,role conflict ,role ambiguity ,social support ,dental precautions ,dental students ,India ,infection control ,knowledge ,perception ,survey ,face masks ,young people ,behaviors ,dentist ,infection control practices ,concerns ,dental practice ,social isolation ,social connectedness ,loneliness ,technology ,internet ,smartphones ,m-health ,severe acute respiratory syndrome ,post-graduate year training ,self-efficacy ,emotional traits ,Coronavirus ,prevention ,community ,public health nurse ,telephone consultation ,vaccine literacy ,Japan ,family carers for older adults ,sustainable ageing society ,health communications ,mass media ,HCWs ,personality traits ,intolerance of uncertainty ,coping strategies ,perceived stress ,resilience ,migration ,refugees ,fear ,modeling ,data analysis ,assessment ,effectiveness ,incidence rate ,restriction ,epidemic pattern ,exponential growth ,basic reproduction number (R0) ,spatio-temporal analysis ,demographic risk factor ,observational study ,public health ,Southeast Asia (SEA) ,vaccination rate ,basic reproduction number ,SARS-CoV ,African American ,COVID-19 vaccine ,vaccine hesitancy ,vaccine hesitant ,text classification ,SARS-CoV-2 infection ,survival rate ,hospitalized patients ,Hidalgo Mexico ,multimorbidity ,vaccination ,level 1 trauma ,health care workers ,information source trust ,COVID-19 stressor ,global south - Abstract
Summary: This compendium describes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of people lives. Data presented in this collection will be useful to understand the disruption in healthcare, learning, and socio-economic aspects amidst the pandemic. The sooner we begin to understand the impact, the better placed we will be to address the unmet needs of vulnerable population groups.
38. Current Research on HIV Drug Resistance.
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Ji, Hezhao and Ji, Hezhao
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Medicine ,Epidemiology & medical statistics ,HIV drug resistance ,sanger sequencing ,next-generation sequencing ,interrupted antiretroviral therapy ,HIV-1 ,nef ,Botswana ,drug resistance mutations ,3'-polypurine tract ,dolutegravir ,single genome sequencing ,drug resistance ,integrase strand transfer inhibitors ,replication fitness ,case study ,complex adaptive system ,leverage points ,systems mapping ,Dar es Salaam ,Tanzania ,HIV ,surveillance ,public health ,Mexico ,HIV pretreatment drug resistance ,HIV acquired drug resistance ,Mexico City ,antiviral therapy ,protease inhibitor ,protease ,mutation ,atazanavir ,HCV ,probe capture ,enrichment ,point-of-care test ,resource-limited setting ,testing ,analytes ,specimens ,performance ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: HIV drug resistance is an unavoidable challenge for HIV/AIDS professionals, and it has long been a major obstacle hindering the global effort to contain HIV/AIDS. Pathogens journal launched a topical collection in 2021 on "Current Research on HIV Drug Resistance", aiming to catch the latest advancements in HIV resistance diagnosis, surveillance and research. This book compiles all articles published in this collection, combining original research and review articles on HIV drug resistance.
39. Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health.
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Heaviside, Clare and Heaviside, Clare
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Research & information: general ,heat-waves ,heat-related mortality ,2003 ,2015 ,climate change ,Germany ,air temperature ,hot days ,heat waves ,city ,urban area types ,Poznań ,Poland ,ambulance 999 calls ,extreme weather ,resource planning ,London ,UK ,heat ,mortality ,adaptation ,dwellings ,indoor temperature ,cold days ,cold waves ,health systems ,climate adaptation ,health infrastructure ,rescue services ,Northern Europe ,disaster risk reduction ,Sendai Framework ,demographic change ,infectious diseases ,vector-borne diseases ,aerosolized exposures ,pollen ,well-being ,public health ,land management ,patient and public involvement (PPI) ,land-use ,El Niño Southern Oscillation ,ENSO ,health ,climatic variability ,climate-sensitive disease ,workplace ,heat stress ,productivity loss ,beta distribution ,North Atlantic Oscillation ,weather ,emergency ambulance calls ,exacerbation of essential hypertension ,urban heat island ,urban planning ,heat resilience ,climate scenarios ,waterborne disease ,natural environment ,risks ,cryptosporidiosis ,cholera ,leptospirosis ,Legionnaires' disease ,trends over time ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: Climate change poses a serious challenge to our health and wellbeing. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves, and the direct impacts of changes in temperature have direct impacts on health. At the same time, broader environmental change affects infectious disease risk, air pollution, and other forms of exposure. The different ways in which climate change will affect health are complex, interactive, and different communities are disproportionately affected. International actions such as the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals recognise the future risks to society and acknowledge that we are already committed to a certain level of climate change. Future adaptation measures therefore need careful assessment and implementation for us to be able to minimise the potential risks from climate change and, at the same time, maximise the potential health benefits of a cleaner, greener world. This Special Issue comprises original research articles and detailed reviews on the likely impacts of climate change on health in a range of geographical settings, and the potential for adaptation measures to reduce some of these risks. Ultimately, studies like these will motivate policy level action for mitigation and help in determining the most effective methods of adaptation to reduce negative impacts in future through embedding scientific evidence into practice.
40. Field Trials of Health Interventions, 3rd edition.
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Smith, Peter G., Morrow, Richard H., Ross, David A., and Smith, Peter G.
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Public health & preventive medicine ,procedures ,methods ,field trials ,disease control ,interventions ,health ,Clinical trial ,Creative Commons license ,Public health ,Vaccine - Abstract
Summary: Before new interventions can be used in disease control programmes, it is essential that they are carefully evaluated in "field trials", which may be complex and expensive undertakings. Descriptions of the detailed procedures and methods used in trials that have been conducted in the past have generally not been published. As a consequence, those planning such trials have few guidelines available and little access to previously accumulated knowledge. In this book the practical issues of trial design and conduct are discussed fully and in sufficient detail for the text to be used as a "toolbox" by field investigators. The toolbox has now been extensively tested through use of the first two editions and this third edition is a comprehensive revision, incorporating the many developments that have taken place with respect to trials since 1996 and involving more than 30 contributors. Most of the chapters have been extensively revised and 7 new chapters have been added.
41. Improving Oncology Worldwide. Education, Clinical Research and Global Cancer Care.
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Schmidt-Straßburger, Uta and Schmidt-Straßburger, Uta
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Oncology ,Public health & preventive medicine ,Pharmacy / dispensing ,SDG3 ,Wellbeing ,Public Health ,Sustainable development ,Equal access ,Cancer care ,Medical education ,Clinical research ,Essential medicines ,Online learning - Abstract
Summary: This open access book describes strategies and experiences of highly skilled professionals in improving oncology care worldwide. The book is structured into three main sections with several chapters each, reflecting the authors' individual, real-life experiences. It explores ways to improve oncology education and scientific training, how to set up and run a clinical research facility ethically and efficiently in low- and middle-income settings, addressing the challenges that the workforce encounters in the real world. The main challenges of today's oncologists seem to be the ever-growing patient care and administrative workload and the risk of burn-out. What are the best strategies to maintain a healthy work-life for the benefit of the patients, the physicians and society, taking into account the different needs, depending on factors like peace, social and gender equality? This book addresses oncologists all over the world and their allies throughout the associated industries to highlight the importance of shared and sustainable education, clinical research and global cancer care.
42. Nursing with a Message. Public Health Demonstration Projects in New York City.
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D'Antonio, Patricia
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History ,East Harlem ,Health care ,New York City ,Nursing ,Public health ,Public health nursing ,Social work ,Tuberculosis - Abstract
Summary: Nursing with a Message transports readers to New York City in the 1920s and 1930s, charting the rise and fall of two community health centers in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Bellevue-Yorkville. Award-winning historian Patricia D'Antonio examines the day-to-day operations of these clinics, as well as the community outreach work done by nurses who visited schools, churches, and homes encouraging neighborhood residents to adopt healthier lifestyles, engage with preventive physical exams, and see to the health of their preschool children. As she reveals, these programs relied upon an often-contentious and fragile alliance between various healthcare providers, educators, social workers, and funding agencies, both public and private. Assessing both the successes and failures of these public health demonstration projects, D'Antonio also traces their legacy in shaping both the best and worst elements of today's primary care system.
43. Reshaping the World. Rethinking Borders.
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Castañeda, Ernesto and Castañeda, Ernesto
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Philosophy ,distributive justice ,political legitimacy ,international legitimacy ,liberal theory of international relations ,immigration ,political self-determination ,territorial rights ,nationalism ,statism ,migration crisis ,ideal type ,refugees ,immigrants ,migration policy ,methodological nationalism ,nation-state ,state/anarchy model ,globalization ,epistemic ideals ,human mobility ,citizenship ,children in detention ,border policing ,illegalization ,neoliberalism ,USA ,Australia ,immigration detention ,care ,migration ,migration management ,nursing ,recruitment ,globalized labor markets ,Germany ,migration and crime ,human security ,border wall ,safest American city ,Latinos ,decolonisation ,SADC borders ,regional integration ,diversity ,superdiversity ,multiculture ,critical diversity studies ,racism ,discrimination ,diversity policies ,English name ,Chinese name ,Taiwan ,pragmalinguistics ,sociolinguistics ,naming practices ,identity ,nickname ,anti-immigration ,populism ,xenophobia ,globalists ,borders ,global health diplomacy (GHD) ,CARICOM ,public health ,health security ,epidemics ,Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) ,non-communicable diseases (NCDs) ,peace ,foreign policy ,Caribbean ,border ,homelessness ,hard drug users ,self-inflicted violence ,body without organs ,group asylum ,sovereignty ,ethics of recognition ,ethics of care ,solidarity ,Axel Honneth ,Jürgen Habermas ,mental health ,point in time ,diagnosis ,border walls ,fences ,limited migration ,open borders ,free movement ,regionalism ,localism - Abstract
Summary: This volume provides information and analyses to better grasp the social implications of geographical borders as well as the individuals who travel between them and those who live in border regions. Sociologists, anthropologists, philosophers, linguists, and scholars of international relations and public health are just some of the authors contributing to Rethinking Borders. The diversity in the authors' disciplines and the topics they focus on exemplify the intricacies of borders and their manifold effects. This openness to so many schools of thought stands in contrast to the solidification of stricter borders across the globe. The contributions range from case studies of migrants' sense of belonging and safety to theoretical discussions about migration and globalization, from empirical studies about immigrant practices and exclusionary laws to ethical concerns about the benefits of inclusion. It is timely that this collective work is published in the middle of a pandemic that has affected every single part of the world. Unprecedented border closures and stringent travel restrictions have not been enough to contain the virus entirely. As COVID-19 shows, diseases, ideas, and xenophobic and racist discourses know no borders. Plans that transcend borders are vital when dealing with global threats, such as climate change and pandemics.
44. Feature Paper in Antibiotics for 2019.
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Lipman, Jeffrey and Lipman, Jeffrey
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Medicine ,Antimicrobial resistance ,antibiotics ,antimicrobial stewardship ,inappropriate prescribing ,days of therapy ,Start Smart then Focus ,piperine ,piperlongumine ,antibacterial ,antifungal ,synergy ,non-target feed ,florfenicol ,thiamfenicol ,chloramfenicol ,HPLC-MS/MS ,validation ,swine ,out-of-hours care ,primary care ,quality of care ,quality indicators ,practitioners cooperative ,antibiotic stewardship ,fluoroquinolones ,guidelines ,urinary tract infections ,quality improvement ,general practitioners ,guideline ,health inequalities ,health equity assessment tool ,public health ,Enterobacteriaceae ,carbapenem-resistant ,CRE ,antibiotic resistance ,antimicrobials ,bacteriophages ,biofilms ,novel antimicrobials ,Antibiotics ,resistance ,broad-spectrum agents ,hospital epidemiology ,antibiotic utilization ,infection control ,infection prevention ,Pseudomonas aeruginosa ,Acinetobacter baumannii ,extended-spectrum beta-lactamases ,carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae ,methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ,clinical trials ,infectious disease ,phage therapy ,silver complexes ,camphorimine ,anti-Candida activity ,antifungals ,antibacterials ,efflux inhibitors ,efflux pumps ,erm(41) ,mutations ,mycobacteria ,verapamil ,actinomycetes ,bioactivity ,polyketides ,polyketide synthases ,biosynthesis ,antimicrobial resistance ,economic evaluation ,cost-utility analysis ,cost-effectiveness analysis ,policy analysis ,One Health ,Singapore ,antibiotic prescribing ,implementation ,behavior change ,stakeholder consultation ,n/a - Abstract
Summary: There has been much speculation about a possible antibiotic Armageddon; this would be the result of having untreatable post-operative infections, and similarly untreatable complications after chemotherapy. The now famous "O'Neill Report" (https://amr-review.org/) suggests that more people could die from resistant bacterial infections by 2050 than from cancer. We are still learning about all the subtle drivers of antibiotic resistance, and realizing that we need a single "whole of health" co-ordinated policy. We ingest what we sometimes feed to animals. There do not seem to be any new classes of antibiotics on our horizon. Perhaps something that has been around "forever" will come to our rescue-bacteriophages! Nevertheless, we have to do things differently, use antibiotics appropriately, for the correct indication, for the correct duration and with the correct dose, and with that, practice good antibiotic stewardship. Whilst by no means comprehensive, this book does cover some of the many topics of antibiotic stewardship. It also addresses some of the older antibiotics, some new combinations, and even some new agents. Last, and by no means least, there are two excellent articles on bacteriophages.
45. Vignettes in Patient Safety - Volume 3.
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Michael S. Firstenberg and Stanislaw P. Stawicki
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Preventive Healthcare ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: Over the past decade it has been increasingly recognized that medical errors constitute an important determinant of patient safety, quality of care, and clinical outcomes. Such errors are both directly and indirectly responsible for unnecessary and potentially preventable morbidity and/or mortality across our healthcare institutions. The spectrum of contributing variables or ""root causes"" - ranging from minor errors that escalate, poor teamwork and/or communication, and lapses in appropriate protocols and processes (just to name a few) - is both extensive and heterogeneous. Moreover, effective solutions are few, and many have only recently been described. As our healthcare systems mature and their focus on patient safety solidifies, a growing body of research and experiences emerges to help provide an organized framework for continuous process improvement. Such a paradigm - based on best practices and evidence-based medical principles- sets the stage for hardwiring ""the right things to do"" into our institutional patient care matrix. Based on the tremendous interest in the first two volumes of The Vignettes in Patient Safety series, this third volume follows a similar model of case-based learning. Our goal is to share clinically relevant, practical knowledge that approximates experiences that busy practicing clinicians can relate to. Then, by using evidence-based approaches to present contemporary literature and potential contributing factors and solutions to various commonly encountered clinical patient safety scenarios, we hope to give our readers the tools to help prevent similar occurrences in the future. In outlining some of the best practices and structured experiences, and highlighting the scope of the problem, the authors and editors can hopefully lend some insights into how we can make healthcare experiences for our patients safer.
46. Vignettes in Patient Safety - Volume 1.
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Michael S. Firstenberg and Stanislaw P. Stawicki
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Medicine ,Public Health ,Preventive Healthcare ,Health Sciences - Abstract
Summary: It is clearly recognized that medical errors represent a significant source of preventable healthcare-related morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, evidence shows that such complications are often the result of a series of smaller errors, missed opportunities, poor communication, breakdowns in established guidelines or protocols, or system-based deficiencies. While such events often start with the misadventures of an individual, it is how such events are managed that can determine outcomes and hopefully prevent future adverse events. The goal of Vignettes in Patient Safety is to illustrate and discuss, in a clinically relevant format, examples in which evidence-based approaches to patient care, using established methodologies to develop highly functional multidisciplinary teams, can help foster an institutional culture of patient safety and high-quality care delivery.
47. Perspectives and Theories of Social Innovation for Ageing Population.
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Klimczuk, Andrzej, Tomczyk, Łukasz, and Klimczuk, Andrzej
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Society & social sciences ,Sociology ,ageing ,social gerontology ,social innovation ,caregivers ,age-friendly ,public health ,healthcare - Abstract
Summary: In recent years we may observe increasing interest in the development of social innovation both regarding theory as well as the practice of responding to social problems and challenges. One of the crucial challenges at the beginning of the 21st century is population ageing. Various new and innovative initiatives, programs, schemes, and projects to respond to negative consequences of this demographic process are emerging around the world. However, social theories related to ageing are still insufficiently combined with these new practices, social movements, organisational models, and institutions. Many scholars are still using notions and tools from classical theories of social gerontology or the sociology of ageing such as disengagement theory, activity theory, and successful and productive ageing. Such theories do not sufficiently explain ageing in the context of, for example, a broad use of the information and communications technologies (ICTs) including robotics and automation, new healthcare and long-term care models, advancements in the development and governance of age-friendly environments, and public engagement of older adults into co-production of services delivered by public, private, non-governmental as well as non-formal entities. In this Research Topic colect articles critically evaluating the existing social perspectives and theories in the field of ageing, introducing innovative approaches and comparative studies
48. Food Composition and Dedicated Databases: Key Tools for Human Health and Public Nutrition.
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Durazzo, Alessandra, Lucarini, Massimo, and Durazzo, Alessandra
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Research & information: general ,Biology, life sciences ,Food & society ,plant sterols ,database ,Polish population ,supermarket packaged foods ,private labels ,generic labels ,branded labels ,health star rating ,sugar ,sodium ,healthiness ,price ,public health policy ,food data ,natural substances ,health promotion ,sustainable foods ,national food composition databases ,one health ,nutritional knowledge ,eight-year-old students ,official control ,school canteen ,food composition database ,nutrient pattern ,nutrient composition ,principal component analysis ,food-based dietary guideline ,salt intake ,South Africa ,salt content ,nutritional claims ,nutrient profile/profiling models ,changes in sodium content ,food database ,public health ,industrially-produced trans fatty acids ,Elaidic acid ,Linolelaidic acid ,traditional dishes ,Arabic sweets ,market foods ,Lebanon ,n/a ,fast food ,total sugars ,population health ,food environments ,meal combos ,food standardization ,nutrients ,bioactive compounds ,personalized nutrition ,saccharin ,sucralose ,gut microbiota ,acceptable daily intake ,short-term studies ,long-term studies ,short-chain fatty acids ,cognitive impairment ,cognitive decline ,nutritional care ,hospitalized patient ,elderly patient ,EuroFIR AISBL ,food data banks ,standardization ,harmonization ,interoperability - Abstract
Summary: This Special Issue collects research on and applications of the relationship between food, nutrition, and databases. The development of databases of nutrients, bioactive compounds, and metabolites are key tools for human health and public nutrition and represent resources for a wide range of applications in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, epidemiology, and medicinal areas. The current research trends are highlighted.
49. Maillages, interfaces, réseaux transfrontaliers, de nouveaux enjeux territoriaux de la santé.
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François, Moullé, REITEL, Bernard, and François, Moullé
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Social issues & processes ,geography ,public Health ,Border ,Environment ,Environmental risks ,Margin ,Cross-border health ,Social practices ,Heritage ,Culture ,Development ,Territory ,Urban projects ,metropolises ,agglomerations ,multi-level governance ,integration ,cooperation ,urban governance ,Economy ,Telemedicine ,Institutionalism ,Political geography ,Geopolitics ,Health ,Security ,Rural areas ,Vulnerability ,Disability ,Ageing ,Exile ,Inclusion ,anchoring ,mobility ,medico-social ,public policies - Abstract
Summary: More than ever, care policies have become crucial issues in many European countries due to demographic ageing and technological developments, but also due to the emergence of a new approach by health actors that transforms patients into users, citizens or clients, as the case may be. In this context, the issue of unequal access to care has become a shared concern in Europe, particularly socio-spatial inequalities. We are observing, on the one hand, the development of governance systems by health authorities and, on the other hand, the mobilisation of networks, be they technical, social or territorial, which constitute useful resources for public authorities and health actors in seeking to respond to management issues and patient demands. The issue of the territorialisation of health is questioned through the networking of territories, state borders, the relations between territories and networks, and the effects or not in terms of the attenuation of socio-spatial inequalities. The link between health and territory is a good indicator of the changes in our societies and the way in which public authorities meet the challenges through the implementation of appropriate policies.
50. Consensus or Conflict? China and Globalization in the 21st Century.
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Wang, Huiyao, Michie, Alistair, and Wang, Huiyao
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International relations ,Globalization ,Globalization and Governance ,Sustainable Development ,Environment and Climate Change ,China in 21st Century ,Migration and Talent Movement ,Economy and Technology ,Public Health ,Civilization Dialogue ,Open Access - Abstract
Summary: This open access book brings together leading international scholars and policy-makers to explore the challenges and dilemmas of globalization and governance in an era increasingly defined by economic crises, widespread populism, retreating internationalism, and a looming cold war between the United States and China. It provides the diversity of views on those widely concerned topics such as global governance, climate change, global health, migration, S&T revolution, financial market, and sustainable development. It is a truly unique book. Never before has such an authoritative group of essayists come together to develop deep new thinking about global governance that is relevant to current shared global challenges. They express deep concerns about the historically unprecedented upheavals in the world. They describe the unparalleled turbulence that mankind is facing in the form of multiple crises, any one of which has the potential to bring civilization to its knees. The most obvious of these is the threat posed by climate change. They spell out why these perils pose a stark choice for the human race. They stress how any path that leads to conflict increases the risk of catastrophe. In this context, the common thread is that a consensus must be reached about the future of our world. They have put forward many ideas and potential new policies, reflecting their vision of what this consensus should be and how it is the only way forward for the human race.
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