Influenza and other respiratory viruses
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Influenza Other Respi Viruses · May 2015
Review Meta AnalysisHealthcare workers' willingness to work during an influenza pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To estimate the proportion of healthcare workers (HCWs) willing to work during an influenza pandemic and identify associated risk factors, we undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis compliant with PRISMA guidance. Databases and grey literature were searched to April 2013, and records were screened against protocol eligibility criteria. Data extraction and risk of bias assessments were undertaken using a piloted form. ⋯ HCWs' willingness to work during an influenza pandemic was moderately high, albeit highly variable. Numerous risk factors showed a statistically significant association with willingness to work despite significant heterogeneity between studies. None of the included studies were based on appropriate theoretical constructs of population behaviour.
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Influenza Other Respi Viruses · May 2015
Detection of influenza A and B with the Alere ™ i Influenza A & B: a novel isothermal nucleic acid amplification assay.
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) have an important role in clinical decision-making; however, the performances of currently available assays vary widely. ⋯ Alere(™) i Influenza A&B is a promising new rapid influenza diagnostic assay with potential point-of-care applications.