ABSTRACT
Digital health was given impetus by the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrated its potential for the delivery of safe care in the community. Remote monitoring and virtual wards are becoming mainstreamed across the UK. Artificial intelligence (AI) software has the potential to transform healthcare delivery but its trustworthiness is a key challenge. Positive staff attitudes towards digital health and new ways of working require staff education and engagement. Continued attention is required to meet the needs of those without access to digital technology and its use.
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Artificial Intelligence , COVID-19 , Humans , Pandemics , Technology , Digital TechnologyABSTRACT
In the article, the author discusses the safety issues facing older people, particularly women, outside their homes in the United Kingdom (UK). Other topics include the common crimes against women like sexual offences, robbery and theft, the March 2022 survey showing the high number of victims who experienced fraud, computer misuse, and vehicle-related theft, and the need for district nursing services to be alert about the signs of domestic abuse among their patients.
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COVID-19 , Vaccines , COVID-19/prevention & control , COVID-19 Vaccines , Humans , Vaccination , Vaccination HesitancySubject(s)
Anti-Vaccination Movement , Vaccination Refusal , Anti-Vaccination Movement/history , Anti-Vaccination Movement/statistics & numerical data , COVID-19/prevention & control , History, 20th Century , History, 21st Century , Humans , Smallpox/prevention & control , Vaccination Refusal/history , Vaccination Refusal/statistics & numerical data , Viral Vaccines/administration & dosageABSTRACT
The success of a vaccination programme depends upon its coverage so that it provides herd immunity. Vaccine hesitancy has the potential to undermine a vaccine programme. Evidence suggests that some strategies are more effective in promoting vaccination uptake. Nurses should help in the promotion of vaccination uptake using evidence-based interventions and through 'Making Every Contact Count'.