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Background This study aims to comprehend the prevailing circumstances of rehabilitation therapists in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak and to analysis the variables that affect the job satisfaction of these therapists who volunteered to take part in this study. In total, 769 rehabilitation were enrolled in the study.Method Based on the experts' discussions and revisions at the Xiangya Boai Rehabilitation Hospital, this questionnaire was subsequently distributed to rehabilitation therapists via WeChat. rehabilitation were sampled using a cross-sectional approach on Wenjuanxing through the WeChat APP.Results Based on an analysis of data distribution and composition ratio, it is evident that there have been significant transformations in multiple data dimensions between pre-pandemic therapy and the current era. Comparative analyses revealed statistically significant differences in age (H = 32.90, P < 0.001), years of working experience (H = 32.14, P < 0.001), job title (H = 29.93, P < 0.001), and monthly salary level (H = 114.81, P < 0.001). Further analyses using multiple factor regression indicated that monthly income significantly influenced the outcome measure. Participants with a monthly income below 3,000 yuan had a significantly higher Odds Ratio (OR) of 17.9 (OR = 17.95, 95%CI 8.49–38.29, P < 0.001) for experiencing job dissatisfaction compared to those with a monthly income exceeding 10,000 yuan. Similarly, therapists earning between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan monthly had an OR of 5.3 (OR = 5.32, 95%CI 2.91–9.83, P < 0.001) for job dissatisfaction, while those in the 5,001–7,000 yuan income range had an OR of 2.46 (OR = 2.46, 95%CI 1.36–4.49, P < 0.05).Conclusion After the epidemic, the distribution of age, gender, hospital type, and job title among rehabilitation therapists has changed. The job classification of therapists has become more refined, and the monthly income level has become an important factor affecting job satisfaction. The forefront of this academic endeavor lies in carefully investigate the existing landscape that defines rehabilitation therapists in Hunan, which will provide a deeper insight into whole China's community of therapists.
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PurposeThis paper aims to explore the influence of social support and the repatriation intention of expatriates in international constructions in the postpandemic era of COVID-19. Furthermore, test the mediation effect of team climate and individual resilience in this relationship.Design/methodology/approachA survey of 347 expatriates in international construction projects was conducted. A cross-level chain mediation model was employed to test the moderating effect of social support and repatriation intention. Then, statistical analysis with a bootstrap sample was used to test the mediation effect of the model.FindingsThe empirical results support that team climate, individual resilience and the chain mediating effect of team climate to individual resilience is significant among the influences of social support on repatriation intention. Social support can enhance the team climate of construction expatriates, promoting their resilience to reduce the repatriation intention further.Practical implicationsThis study provides guidelines for international construction enterprises and managers to decide when and which expatriates should return home and formulate a series of policies to support expatriates and maintain a good team climate.Originality/valueThis study contributes to expatriate management literature by establishing the relationship between social support and repatriation intention. It provides a better understanding of how team-level factors impact individual thought. It takes team climate as one of the protective factors affecting individual psychological resilience. Also it takes social support as the antecedents of team atmosphere in case of emergencies.
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BACKGROUND Up to 9 March, 2020, 109577 patients were diagnosed with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) globally. The clinical and epidemiological characteristics of adult patients have been revealed recently. However, the information of paediatric patients remains unclear. We describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of paediatric patients to provide valuable insight into early diagnosis of COVID-19 in children, as well as epidemic control policy making. METHODS and FINDINGS This retrospective, observational study was a case series performed at 4 hospitals in the west of China. Thirty-four paediatric patients with COVID-19 were included from January 1 to February 25, 2020. And the final follow-up visit was completed by February 28, 2020. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics were analyzed on the basis of demographic data, medical history, laboratory tests, radiological findings, and treatment information. Data analysis was performed on 34 paediatrics patients with COVID-19 aged from 1 to 144 months (median 33.00, IQR 10.00 - 94.25), among whom 14 males (41.18%) were included. 47.60% of patients were noticed without any exposure history. The median incubation period was 10.50 (7.75 - 25.25) days. Infections of other respiratory pathogens were reported in 16 patients (47.06%). The most common initial symptoms were fever (76.47%), cough (58.82%), and expectoration (20.59%). Vomiting (11.76%) and diarrhea (11.76%) were also reported in a considerable portion of cases. A remarkable increase was detected in serum amyloid A for 17 patients (85.00%) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein for 17 patients (58.62%), while a decrease of prealbumin was noticed in 25 patients (78.13%). In addition, the levels of lactate dehydrogenase was increased significantly in 28 patients (82.35%), as well as -hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase in 25 patients (73.53%). Patchy lesions in lobules were detected by chest computed tomographic scans in 28 patients (82.36%). The typical feature of ground-glass opacity for adults was rare in paediatric patients (2.94%). A late-onset pattern of lesions in lobules were also noticed. Stratified analysis of the clinical features were not performed due to relatively limited samples. CONCLUSIONS Our data presented the clinical and epidemiological features of paediatric patients systemically. The findings offer new insight into the early identification and intervention of paediatric patients with COVID-19.