Evaluation of Cancer Patient Satisfaction: A Transversal Study in Radiotherapy Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, Morocco by Boujemaa EL Marnissi, Fouad Abbass, Hafida Charaka, Nawal Mouhoute, Abdelaziz Tritha, Touria Bouhafa, Khalid Hassouni

“…Satisfaction rates regarding the availability of medical and paramedics, health-care workers were 86.52% and 83.9%, respectively. The quality of medical and paramedical care was judged as excellent or good in 78% cases. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Potential of Cold Compresses Therapy: Strategy for Preventing Hematoma and Alleviating Pain in Post Cardiac Catheterization Patients by Sugiharto F, Yusanti I, Sari WP, Yuliandani E, Kosasih CE, Trisyani Y, Priambodo AP, Nuraeni A, Anna A, Emaliyawati E, Mirwanti R

“…Based on the results of the analysis, cold compress therapy for 15 to 20 minutes can potentially prevent hematomas and reduce pain in patients after cardiac catheterization.Conclusion: This review concludes that cold compress therapy can potentially prevent hematomas and reduce pain in this population. Health workers, especially nurses, can consider cold compress therapy as a strategy in the nursing care program for patients after cardiac catheterization.Keywords: cardiac catheterization, cold compress, coronary heart disease, hematoma, pain…”
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Rehabilitation needs screening to identify potential beneficiaries: a scoping review by Carla Sabariego, Wouter De Groote, Melissa Corso, Kent Murnaghan, Antony Duttine

“…The WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is used to categorise screening items.Results We identified 24 tools that use a range of screening methodologies, but mostly questionnaires that are used by health workers. Most tools have been proposed for the identification of a rehabilitation beneficiary among people with selected health conditions assessing the need to access a specific rehabilitation intervention, programme or occupational group. …”
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Is International Travel an Emerging Issue on Transmission of Beijing Lineage Mycobacterium tuberculosis? by Pavithra S. Madamarandawala, Srinath Satyanarayana, Collins Timire, Aashifa Yaqoob, Dushantha Madegedara, Dhammika N. Magana-Arachchi

“…Sri Lanka experiences an increase in the number of travellers/workers to and from high TB-burden countries, and there is risk of getting BL strains imported into the country. …”
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Emotional impact on healthcare providers involved in medical assistance in dying (MAiD): a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis by Alexander Simpson, Alireza Bagheri, Saumil Yogendra Dholakia

“…Data from 35 studies (393 physicians, 169 nurses, 53 social workers, 22 allied healthcare professionals) employing diverse qualitative research methodologies from five countries were coded and analysed. …”
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What's the role of kindness in the healthcare context? A scoping review by Angela Greco, Laura G. González-Ortiz, Luca Gabutti, Daniel Lumera

“…Benefits include better patient outcomes, as well as a humanized work environment, which helps to prevent stress and burnout among healthcare workers. Studies across different settings suggest that healthcare managers need to foster not only technical and organizational skills, but also social skills such as empathy and kindness. …”
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Community surveillance and response to maternal and child deaths in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Tariro J Basera, Kathrin Schmitz, Jessica Price, Merlin Willcox, Edna N Bosire, Ademola Ajuwon, Marjorie Mbule, Agnes Ronan, Fiona Burtt, Esca Scheepers, Jude Igumbor

“…A variety of approaches were used to report and investigate deaths in the community, including identification of deaths by community health workers (CHWs) and other community informants, reproductive age mortality surveys, verbal autopsy, and social autopsy. …”
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Exploring the perceptual experiences of nurses regarding the care of patients with COVID-19: A mixed methodological approach by Vaishali S. Jadhav, Arunima Sreeletha, Natasha Mahajan

“…Amid this crisis, frontline workers, including nurses, have emerged as the unsung heroes, bravely battling the effects of the pandemic. …”
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Coping strategies of COVID-19 recovered patients at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre. by Esinam Aku Amedewonu, Genevieve Cecilia Aryeetey, Anthony Godi, Josephine Sackeyfio, Alfred Dickson Dai-Kosi, Thomas Akuetteh Ndanu

“…Older participants, non-healthcare workers, and those with complications or persistent symptoms exhibited higher scores in avoidant and problem-focused coping. …”
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Cervical cancer screening utilization among HIV-positive women in Edo State, Nigeria by Ngozi R. Osunde, Mercy N. Anayo, Ona Patience, Favour E. Omoregie

“…As a result, it is recommended that enhancing healthcare workers’ abilities to promote cervical cancer awareness and encourage adherence to screening within this population is crucial to boost uptake.…”
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Epidemiology of Pediatric Tuberculosis and Factors Associated with Unsuccessful Treatment Outcomes in the Centre Region of Cameroon: A Three-Year Retrospective Cohort Study by Thomas Achombwom Vukugah, Derick Akompab Akoku, Micheline Mekemnang Tchoupa, Edward Lambert

“…Our findings underscore the need for healthcare workers to closely monitor and support HIV-TB co-infected children on TB treatment. …”
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Principles to award learning achievements for lifelong learning in health using micro-credentials: an international Delphi study by Sharon Mitchell, John Hart, Muntaha Gharaibeh, Graham T. McMahon, Anthea Rhoda, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Tana Wuliji, Janusz Janczukowicz

“…This research supports the efforts by UN agency representatives and experts in qualification systems, medical education, the health and care sector, regulation, and accreditation, to build foundations from which to launch normative work on the application of micro-credentials to award learning achievements for health and care workers. Methods A modified Delphi study following methodological steps was conducted. …”
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Limited impacts of climatic conditions on commercial oil palm yields in Malaysian plantations by Susannah Fleiss, Colin J. McClean, Henry King, Jane K. Hill

“…We also found positive impacts of rainfall during key stages of fruit development (infloresence abortion and sex determination: Spearman’s Rho 0.06 and 0.08 respectively, for rainfall anomalies), suggesting minor effects of water-limitation on yield; and a negative impact of maximum temperature during the month of harvest (Spearman’s Rho – 0.14 for temperature anomalies), suggesting possible heat stress impacts on plantation workers. Conclusions Our findings imply a relatively minor role of climate in determining yield, and potentially substantial yield gaps in some commercial plantations in Malaysia (possibly up to ~ 50%). …”
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Psychosocial risks and mental health of preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study by Sin Wan Tham, Min Fui Wong, Maslinor Binti Ismail, Noriklil Bukhary Binti Ismail Bukhary

“…The Social and Welfare Department can promote supportive supervision through skill training for supervisors, fostering a positive mental health environment for improving workers’ mental health.…”
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Comparison of ultraviolet C light and isopropyl alcohol for the disinfection of cellular phones in a paediatric intensive care unit setting by L Thomas, J John, H Lochan

“…A considerable proportion of cellular phones (cell phones) used by healthcare workers (HCWs) have been shown to be contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms, making these devices reservoirs to infect susceptible patients. …”
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Implementation of an information system for tuberculosis in healthcare facilities in Indonesia: evaluation of its effectiveness and challenges by Rita Dian Pratiwi, Bachti Alisjahbana, Yanri Wijayanti Subronto, Sigit Priyanta, Suharna Suharna

“…SITB is used by all health workers responsible for TB programs in health facilities or hospitals throughout Indonesia. …”
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Compliant flooring to prevent fall-related injuries in older adults: A scoping review of biomechanical efficacy, clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and workplace safety. by Chantelle C Lachance, Michal P Jurkowski, Ania C Dymarz, Stephen N Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman, Andrew C Laing, Dawn C Mackey

“…Preliminary evidence suggests that compliant flooring may be a cost-effective strategy (n = 12), but may also result in increased physical demands for healthcare workers (n = 17).<h4>Conclusions</h4>In summary, compliant flooring is a promising strategy for preventing fall-related injuries from a biomechanical perspective. …”
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Accidental and Deliberate Self-Poisoning with Medications and Medication Errors among Children in Rural Sri Lanka by Kavinda Dayasiri, S. F. Jayamanne, C. Y. Jayasinghe

“…There were 16 reports of medication errors (14.2% of acute poisoning events) either due to erroneous administration by caregivers or erroneous issue of medicines by health workers. The current study did not observe mortality following medication poisonings. …”
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A quality improvement initiative to improve growth monitoring of children attending immunization clinic in an urban primary health centre in Delhi by Ravneet Kaur, Udita Singh, K. Srinath, Anjusha Ranjith, Baridalyne Nongkynrih

“…The main change ideas implemented were training of health workers, allotting regular supervisors for the session, and appending a stamp for quick identification of underweight children. …”
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Community services for children and youth with behavioral problems and in conflict with the law: The idea and realization of a day care center by Gajić Miona, Hrnčić Jasna, Vučinić-Jovanović Marija

“…A special advantage is the formation of a more intensive relationship between the professional worker and the user as well as his family. Time commitment and a wide range of activities that can be realized in immediate work, but also in the community together with the user, give positive results. …”
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