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Introduction: Coronaviruses (CoV) is a diverse group of viruses that has been described in the literature since 1960, SARS, MERS, and the most recent SARS-CoV-2. This new virus is causing a worldwide pandemic outbreak in the first half of 2020, thousands of deaths, and a signifi-cant economic crisis. Objective(s): Due to this new context, the present study aimed to conduct a systematic study review of the new Coronavirus's global status (COVID-2019) and its aspects compared to the previous SARS-CoV infections MERS-CoV. Method(s): The study was conducted from January to September 2020, 89 clinical cases were sub-mitted to further analysis, and 77 studies were selected for systematic review under the PRISMA guidelines. Conclusion(s): In some countries, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic appears to be out of control. In case of suspicion, tests are essential to identify the early stages of infection. If necessary, patients need to go into quarantine, and other public health measures should be taken following the World Health Organization guidelines. Advanced support is needed to identify and isolate infected patients, espe-cially vaccines and medicines that help control the virus and the epidemiological situation in each country. These measures are expected to reduce the rate of new cases of SARS-CoV-2.Copyright © 2021 Bentham Science Publishers.
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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced health professions programs to deliver educational content virtually, including interprofessional education (IPE). Data are lacking comparing educational outcomes and students' attitudes toward virtual versus in-person IPE. Research Question or Hypothesis: Will virtual interprofessional (IP) escape room/simulation experiences impact students' IP socialization and knowledge similar to equivalent in-person experiences? Study Design: Pre-posttest quasi-experimental design. Method(s): IP student teams (pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy) completed an in-person or virtual escape room/simulated case conference experience. Escape room themes were sepsis and joint precautions following hip replacement surgery. In the case conference, students collaboratively developed an IP discharge care plan for a patient after hip replacement complicated by post-operative sepsis. Before and after the learning experience, students completed a knowledge test and a validated pre-post survey assessing IP socialization (Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale-21;ISVS-21). At post, students completed a program evaluation. Data were compared using two-way repeated measures ANOVA using SPSS v26 with alpha=0.05. Result(s): ISVS-21 scores increased for both in-person (n=262) and virtual (n=210) experiences. Pre-experience scores were statistically but not meaningfully different between groups [5.1(0.9) in-person;5.5 (0.9) virtual;p<0.05]. ISVS-21 mean change scores differed slightly between groups [0.9(1.3) in-person;0.5(0.8) virtual;p<0.05;Cohen's d=0.40]. Pre-test knowledge scores were not different [6.7(1.8) inperson;6.6(1.6) virtual;p=0.4], however mean change scores differed modestly between groups [0.7(1.4) in-person;0.1(1.8) virtual;p<0.05;Cohen's d=0.39]. Both in-person and virtual experiences were rated highly per the program evaluation. Conclusion(s): Differences between in-person versus virtual IPE escape room/simulated case conference experiences for pharmacy, nursing and physical therapy students were present but minor. Virtual IPE may offer a comparable alternative to in-person IPE and could be an acceptable option for programs encountering financial or logistical barriers to implementing effective in-person IPE..
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INTRODUCTION: Chatbots have emerged as a first link to care in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic, and consequent health system disruptions, expanded their use. Socios En Salud (SES) introduced chatbots in Peru, which experienced one of the highest excess COVID mortalities in the world. METHODS: SES and the government identified unmet population health needs, which could be amenable to virtual interventions. Chatbots were developed to screen individuals for these conditions; we describe the period of deployment, number of screenings, and number of people who received services. RESULTS: Between April 2020 and May 2021, SES deployed nine ChatBots: four for mental health, two for maternal and child health, and three for chronic diseases: breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity. Mental health services were provided to 42,932 people, 99.99% of those offered services. The other ChatBots reached fewer people. Overall, more than 50% of eligible people accepted chatbot-based services. DISCUSSION: ChatBot use was highest for mental health. Chatbots may increase connections between a vulnerable population and health services; this is likely dependent on several factors, including condition, population, and penetration of smart phones. Future research will be critical to understand user experience and preferences and to ensure that chatbots link vulnerable populations to appropriate, high-quality care.
INTRODUCTION: Les chatbots se sont imposés comme un premier lien aux soins ces dernières années. La pandémie de COVID-19, et les perturbations du système de santé qui en ont résultées, ont élargi leur champ d'application. Socios En Salud (SES) a introduit les chatbots au Pérou, qui a connu l'une des surmortalités dues au COVID les plus élevées au monde. MÉTHODES: SES et le gouvernement ont identifié des besoins non satisfaits en matière de santé de la population, qui pourraient faire l'objet d'interventions virtuelles. Des chatbots ont été développés pour dépister des individus pour ces conditions ; nous décrivons la période de leur déploiement, le nombre de dépistages et le nombre de personnes qui ont reçu ces services. RÉSULTATS: Entre avril 2020 et mai 2021, SES a déployé neuf ChatBots : quatre pour la santé mentale, deux pour la santé maternelle et infantile et trois pour les maladies chroniques, comme le cancer du sein, l'hypertension, le diabète et l'obésité. Des services de santé mentale ont été fournis à 42 932 personnes, soit 99,99% des personnes proposées. Les autres ChatBots ont touché moins de personnes. Dans l'ensemble, plus de 50% des personnes éligibles ont accepté les services proposés par les chatbots. DISCUSSION: L'utilisation des ChatBots était la plus élevée pour la santé mentale. Les chatbots peuvent augmenter les connexions entre une population vulnérable et les services de santé, mais cela dépende de plusieurs facteurs, dont la condition, la type de population et la pénétration des smartphones. Les recherches futures seront essentielles pour comprendre l'expérience et les préférences des utilisateurs et pour s'assurer que les chatbots relient les populations vulnérables vulnérables aux soins appropriés et de qualité.
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"""Nipahol"" is high-grade bioethanol produced from nipa sap using the proprietary fermentation and distillation technologies developed by a group of researchers at the Mariano Marcos State University-National Bioenergy Research and Innovation Center (MMSU-NBERIC). To ensure the quality and efficacy of the formulated product, the present study was set to explore the antibacterial potential of the locally formulated nipa disinfectant/antiseptic as an alternative alcohol formulation for possible use during the COVID-19 pandemic using standard microbiological assays. Susceptibility test revealed that at least 70% nipa alcohol formulations showed inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus (6.25 mm and 4.25 mm zone of inhibitions). The 95% nipa alcohol concentration showed a bactericidal effect against Escherichia coli and S. aureus. High percent (%) bacterial cell reduction (90-99.9% log reduction) was observed when alcohol concentration and time increases. A confirmatory antimicrobial susceptibility test conducted by Philippine Department of Science and Technology, Microbiology Division reported that 95% nipa alcohol showed active inhibitory effect to test organisms while partial active observed in 70% nipa alcohol formulation. Glo-Germ Test revealed nipa disinfectant/antiseptic is as effective as commercial alcohol, thus, it can be utilized as an alternative intervention to prevent the spread of infectious microorganisms. The effectiveness of nipa disinfectant/antiseptic formulations is heightened with proper handwashing, strictly following proper hygiene, and health protocols. In conclusion, the formulated nipahol possesses the antibacterial potential to inhibit the multiplication of E. coli and S. aureus."
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Throughout the course of the pandemic, the mental health of many has suffered due to social isolation, disruptions to daily living, and limitations in participating in previously enjoyed activities. This article provides an overview about the mental health impacts of COVID-19 in the lives of older adults, with a special focus on isolation, loneliness, and trauma. The author elucidates the inequities seen in mental health impacts and offers a call to action for the future of older adult mental health care. © 2022 American Society on Aging. All rights reserved.
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Introduction: Challenges associated with recruiting participants in a longitudinal research study have been recognized yet remain a major barrier for researchers. The current study details strategies used in recruiting a heterogenous sample of cancer survivors with insomnia from multiple clinical sites, referral sources and outreach. Methods: Enrollment goals were 158 participants over 3 years (June 2019 to May 2022). Recruitment strategies included 1) face-to-face (FTF) recruitment at hospital clinics;2) posting recruitment flyers in clinical settings;3) completion of insomnia screening instrument at community clinic sites;4) research registries;5) institutional social media outreach;6) community events;7) PI interview and request for study volunteers in local newspaper;and 8) ongoing engagement and communication with recruited participants. Results: 108 of 158 participants have been recruited and completed baseline surveys;9 participants dropped out. To date, 42 of 49 (85.7%) participants have completed the 12-month study. June 2019 through December 2019 FTF recruitment occurred, where 104 were eligible and 32 (30.76%) were enrolled. Due to changes in study personnel and the COVID pandemic restricting access to in-person recruitment and enrollment, the study pivoted to develop protocols for electronic consent and enrollment using video conferencing. In addition, research databases, institutional social media, community events and local newspaper were utilized, where 76 of 239 (31.79%) interested participants enrolled. The most effective recruitment strategies included on-site FTF recruitment (57.9%) and local newspaper interview (13.88%). The local newspaper interview was the most cost-effective considering personnel costs associated with FTF recruitment. Conclusion: Despite the onset of the COVID pandemic during the recruitment phase, we were able to pivot and employ innovative techniques to meet our targeted enrollment goal for the projected study deadline. FTF recruitment, perceived value by clinic staff in benefitting cancer survivors, and participants' acceptance of video-conferencing were significant contributors. The importance of building and maintaining relationships with providers and nurses in local clinical sites cannot be underestimated.
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This paper analyzed the poetic production of a cultural event that took place during the covid-19 pandemic in Brazil in 2020. In this article, we present the data from the analysis of the campaign of the Brazilian Academy of Cordel Literature called “Poetic Quarantine” that started in April 2020 due to the implemented social isolation measures. Using methodological tools from Patrick Charaudeau's semiolinguistic theory, we investigate how scientific themes and representations of science emerge in the small works of cordel of the research corpus. In our results, we noticed the diversity of authors in this campaign and identified in their speech will the strategies and discursive organizations mobilized by them. We concluded that these representations appear alongside manifestations that describe the subjective experiences of the authors of the works of cordel, interspersed with conflicting views, which reflect and refract the controversial nature of science. © 2021. All Rights Reserved.
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Purpose - The aim of this study was to find out the factors that influenced customers' continuance usage intention of food delivery apps (FDAs) during COVID-19 quarantine. Design/methodology/approach - The information was obtained by applying an online survey to a sample of 295 residents in Tijuana, Mexico, who were repeat customers of the FDAs during COVID-19 quarantine. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the average variance explained (AVE) and composite reliability (CR) were conducted to ensure the validity of each construct. Multiple regression analysis was done to identify predictors of customers' continuance usage intention. Findings - Based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT-2), four constructs were included: effort expectancy, performance expectancy, food and beverage quality and price saving orientation. Multiple linear regressions were carried out to assess the relationship between the four dimensions and customers' continuance usage intention of FDAs. The results obtained show that effort expectancy, performance expectancy and price saving orientation influenced the customers' continuous usage behavior. Originality/value - This study contributes to the body of knowledge on consumer behavior on the continuance usage intention of FDAs during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been scarcely studied. Also, the food and beverage quality construct was proposed, and the price value construct from the UTAUT-2 theory was adapted to price saving orientation.