Articles: pandemics.
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Background: We planned a pilot study on a physician engagement intervention, termed ECHO-MDA, using the Project ECHO framework. The study was approved and launched just as the COVID pandemic reached Texas. We pivoted to accommodate the realities of research in pandemic times. ⋯ Conclusion: Pandemic-related work and personal conditions likely had adverse impacts on enrollment and attendance. Launching professional wellness programs during a global crisis is challenging but can still yield benefits for participants. We offer suggestions for researchers launching professional engagement studies in unexpectedly challenging times.
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This paper explores how frontline nurses experienced the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to provide appropriate care during a global health crisis. ⋯ Understanding the challenges faced by frontline nurses during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic may help healthcare practitioners and policy makers to implement targeted interventions, support mechanisms and resource allocation strategies that enhance the well-being of frontline nurses and optimise patient care delivery during health crises.
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Oct 2024
Letter Observational StudyMulti-organ abnormalities assessed by a single MRI scan in individuals with blood cancer.
During the COVID-19 pandemic individuals with all blood cancers were classified as clinically vulnerable and at high risk of complications and death. Our study sought to determine if individuals with specific blood cancers were at a heightened risk of longer term organ impairment, secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection. ⋯ A multi-organ MRI platform offers the capacity to accurately evaluate organ health dynamically in blood cancers and detect asymptomatic organ impairment. The application of multi-organ MRI could aid early detection and longitudinal monitoring of organ impairment, potentially guiding more personalised treatment strategies and improving clinical outcomes in many rare diseases.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2024
Comparative StudyA Comparison of Telesimulation Using the Virtual Resus Room and In Situ Simulation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a marked shift toward telesimulation in medical education. Limited studies exist comparing the effectiveness of online and offline simulation education. The goals of this study are to evaluate active learners' perceived effectiveness of telesimulation versus in situ simulation and to identify potential shortcomings of existing online teaching platforms. ⋯ Telesimulation using the VRR is comparable to in situ simulation in learners' perception of improvement in self-efficacy and of teaching quality for pediatric emergency medicine topics. However, participants felt less able to practice tactile and communication skills virtually. Further innovation is needed to improve learners' experience with fidelity and educational value.