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Newest firstOur study is an assessment of the knowledge, personal coverage, and related determinants of private health insurance as revealed by healthcare professionals in Freetown, the urban capital of Sierra Leone. This study stands as a precursor for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), like Sierra Leone, seeking to establish Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to provide healthcare access and coverage through publicly ar…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPatient safety remains a global priority, yet adverse events persist due to gaps in communication, information, training and safety culture. Rapid response systems standardise observation models are widely used to recognise deterioration and guide escalation and response for ward patients in hospitals. A notable gap concerns the role of planning for further care, can improve hospital resource prioritisat…
BackgroundReusable menstrual products provide sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to disposable sanitary products; however, their adoption remains limited, even among healthcare professionals. ObjectivesTo assess awareness, knowledge, perceptions, and utilisation of reusable menstrual products among female medical students and healthcare professionals, and to identify predictors of willingness and use. Des…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveThis study examined how educational preparation and social media use shape healthcare delivery among healthcare professionals in a district-level public hospital in Ghana. It explored how education influences health communication and patient engagement, how social media platforms are used in routine practice, and how ethical concerns shape digital engagement. Study DesignAn exploratory qualitative case st…
Background Healthcare professionals are motivated to improve their cannabis knowledge-yet few training opportunities exist. The unique legal status of cannabis, lack of rigorous research, and rapid expansion of consumer demand present challenges to the development and implementation of cannabis education for healthcare professionals and trainees. As a result, an alarming gap in quality of care is developing: healt…
BackgroundClinical audit is a vital quality improvement tool in healthcare that enables frontline workers to evaluate their care practices against established standards. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice of clinical audit among frontline healthcare workers in selected hospitals in Gusau, Zamfara State. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between February to September 20…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundConsidering rising dementia rates, voice assistants are being investigated to support people with dementia (PWD) and reduce the burden on caregivers (CGs). GRACE, an intervention-delivering voice assistant, provides cognitive support and assistance with daily living for people with early-stage dementia. Initial pilot trials showed promising user experience among healthy adults but required further evalua…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundEffective communication from trusted healthcare professionals (HCPs) can increase patients acceptance of vaccination. However, many HCPs find these conversations challenging and lack communication confidence when patients express vaccine concerns. The Empathetic Refutational Interview (ERI) is a framework for improving vaccine conversations and addressing vaccine misconceptions. Our objective was to pilo…
BackgroundFemale genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to severe gynaecological and reproductive health issues. This study aimed to assess healthcare professionals knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards FGS in the Mabalako Health Zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare professi…
Background After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and resulting economic austerity, the rise in illicit drug use engendered an increased need for people who use drugs (PWUD) to access medical care, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows that perceptions of medical staff towards PWUD facilitate or act as a barrier to accessing health care. This study provides a better understanding of health and social…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPatient non-attendance remains a major challenge for health services. Few studies have examined how health service providers think about, potentially address, and prioritise non-attendance within the scope of their practice. This study aimed to (1) explore healthcare professionals perspectives, beliefs, and opinions about the impact of patient non-attendance within a publicly-funded outpatient physiother…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIntensive Care Units (ICUs) are recognized as highly demanding environments that significantly contribute to stress and burnout among nursing staff. Despite increasing concern over burnout in healthcare, the relationship between physiological stress indicators, such as heart rate variability (HRV), and psychometric assessments has not been thoroughly explored in this setting. ObjectiveThis pilot study ai…
Open article record in new tab ↗The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has emerged as a promising solution to enhance healthcare efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The objective of this study is to analyse the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of healthcare professionals in Pakistan about AI in healthcare. We conducted a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. This was distributed t…
Open article record in new tab ↗Countless workers handle bodily effluvia and body envelope violations every working day, and consequentially face deeply unpleasant levels of disgust. Understanding if and how they adapt can help inform policies to improve worker satisfaction and reduce staff turnover. So far, limited evidence exist that self-reported disgust is reduced (or lower to begin with) among those employed in high-disgust environments. Ho…
Open article record in new tab ↗PurposeThis study asked consumers (patients, carers) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to identify the most important symptoms for adults with cancer and potential treatment interventions.MethodsA modified Delphi study was conducted involving two rounds of electronic surveys based on prevalent cancer symptoms identified from the literature. Round 1 gathered information on participant demographics, opinions and/o…
Open article record in new tab ↗The present pilot survey assessed the levels of healthcare workers knowledge of dementia and attitudes towards dementia care in Somaliland. Between June and July 2023, we administered an adapted online survey with 30 Alzheimers disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) true or false statements and 10 Dementia Care Attitude Scale (DCAS) Likert-scale items. The reliability of the Likert-scale DCAS items was assessed using Cron…
Open article record in new tab ↗AbstractRationale, aims, and objectivesChronic pain is a global public health problem that negatively impacts individuals' quality of life and imposes a substantial economic burden on societies. The use of medicinal cannabis (MC) is often considered by patients to help manage chronic pain as an alternative or supplement to more conventional treatments, given enabling legalization in a number of countries. However,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Healthcare professionals are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus due to their work exposure in the healthcare settings. Practicing appropriate preventive measures to control COVID-19 infection is one of the most important interventions that healthcare workers are expected to use. The aim of this study was to assess the level of risk perception and practices of preventive measures of COVID-19 among…
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