scholarly journals Initial distribution of COVID‐19 vaccines to front‐line hospital workers and community first responders—A prospective descriptive study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Stausmire ◽  
Deidre J. Rohaley ◽  
James A. Tita ◽  
Nancy M. Buderer ◽  
Tamela Nuesmeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Responders ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Initial Distribution ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Front Line

scholarly journals The risk of vicarious trauma among front-line and non-front-line midwives and nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Süleyman Cemil Oğlak ◽  
Mehmet Obut
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Vicarious Trauma ◽  
Vicarious Traumatization ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hospital Wards ◽  
The Impact

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of caring with pandemic patients on health care workers who worked in the front line versus their collegues from the same institution who remained in their usual hospital  wards. Material and methods: This prospective descriptive study was conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic from June 25, 2020 to July 03, 2020. A total of 107 licensed registered nurses enrolled the study. 58 of them were front-line nurses and 49 of them were nurses remained in their usual wards. All participants evaluated by the vicarious traumatization (VT) evaluation scale. Results: The VT scores of the front-line nurses were significantly higher than those of the non-front-line nurses (p<0.001). When the domains in the VT score were evaluated, it was seen that the psychological responses and physiological responses of the front-line nurses were significantly higher compared to the non-front-line nurses (p<0.001). Conclusion: Medical staff working on the FL for Covid-19 patients had higher scores of vicarious traumatization compared to medical staff serving in their usual wards. The challenges of prolonged care of Covid-19 patients will put pressure on these professionals, and the leadership must emphasize the importance of medical staff mental health for the better control of the pandemic.

Professional responsibilities versus familial responsibilities: An examination of role conflict among first responders during the Hurricane Katrina disaster

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terri Adams, PhD ◽  
Mila Turner, MA
Keyword(s):  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Police Departments ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Critical Response ◽  
Professional Responsibilities

In the event of a human-caused or natural disaster, the police are essential front-line first responders. The ability of police departments to provide adequate services is contingent upon critical response personnel working and functioning in an efficient manner. Currently, it is assumed that first responders will continue to work in the event of a disaster, even if they are personally impacted by the disaster to which they are expected to respond. This study examines role conflict among police officers who served as first responders during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

Exploring Front-Line Hospital Workers' Contributions to Patient and Worker Safety

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Kelly Sokas ◽  
Patricia Cloonan ◽  
Barbara I. Braun
Keyword(s):  
Worker Safety ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Front Line

scholarly journals Lessons from Italian front‐line nurses' experiences during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative descriptive study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Catania ◽  
Milko Zanini ◽  
Mark Hayter ◽  
Fiona Timmins ◽  
Nicoletta Dasso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

scholarly journals Prevalence of Coronavirus Antibody Among First Responders in Lubbock, Texas

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215013272097139
Author(s):  
Kenneth Iwuji ◽  
Ebtesam Islam ◽  
Gilbert Berdine ◽  
Kenneth Nugent ◽  
Victor Test ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Responders ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Igg Antibody ◽  
Specific Antibodies ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Front Line Workers

Background: The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has a major impact on first responders. Scarce personal protective equipment (PPE) has forced them to conserve and reuse some of their PPE. The efficacy of these practices in preventing transmission of COVID-19 from patients to first responders is unclear. There are limited data on the prevalence of antibodies specific for COVID-19 exposure in these front-line workers. Aim: Our objective was to determine the prevalence of positive immunoglobulin G antibody specific to COVID-19 among first responders in Lubbock, Texas. Methods: Blood samples were collected on 683 asymptomatic first responders who work in Lubbock, Texas and the surrounding area, after informed consents were signed. IgG antibody to SARS-CoV-2 was measured using Abbott’s SARS-CoV-2 IgG Reagent Kit in combination with the SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator Kit on the Abbott’s ARCHITECT i1000SR analyzer. Results: The prevalence of IgG specific antibodies to COVID-19 was 0.73%, five of the 683 participants tested positive. Four of those who tested positive had no known prior SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure without adequate PPE. Conclusions: The prevalence of IgG specific antibodies to COVID-19 was much lower than expected in our study population despite high sensitivity and specificity of the test reagent. The most likely explanations for this finding include limited exposure, inadequate time for a IgG response, possible clearance of COVID-19 infection locally by the respiratory tract IgA defense system without eliciting a systemic IgG response, and short persistence of IgG antibodies in mild or asymptomatic cases.

Mitigating Violence Against First Responder Teams: Results and Ideas From the Hackmanathon

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-401
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Allen ◽  
Jennifer Taylor ◽  
Regan M. Murray ◽  
Molly Kilcullen ◽  
Lily Cushenbery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Front Line ◽  
First Responder ◽  
Emergency Responder ◽  
Group Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Network

First responders are on the front line of patient care and service, but research has shown that they are also on the front line of exposure to violence. Currently, there is a lack of evidence-based interventions that prepare first responders to handle violence on the job. With the increase in emergency medical services (EMS) call volume and reports of at least 57% of the EMS responders having experienced workplace violence, there is a need to develop scientifically systematic solutions to improve emergency responder safety. Using an adapted version of the hackathon method, academic scholars and practitioner conference attendees at the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup) Conference were deployed into three multidisciplinary teams to analyze the issue and develop specific solutions. These solutions offer unique interventions to improve first responder safety.

scholarly journals Nurses in the front line of the combat to Covid-19 in the hospital environment: related experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-455
Author(s):  
Rebecca Maria Oliveira de Góis ◽  
Fernanda Costa Martins Gallotti ◽  
Ises Adriana Reis dos Santos ◽  
Ingredy Nayara Chiacchio Silva ◽  
Jainara Santos Freitas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Reference Hospital ◽  
Work Routine ◽  
Training And Support ◽  
Newly Hired ◽  
Care Behavior ◽  
Respiratory Area

Objective: to report nurses experiences at reference hospital in the care of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. Method: descriptive study, of the experience report type, about nurses' experience in assisting patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the hospital environment. Results: The nurses' experiences were structured into three categories: Structural and organizational changes in the hospital service; Nurse's work routine on the front line in the respiratory area; Main difficulties for nurses in caring for patients in the respiratory area and experienced opportunities. The positive aspects identified were participation in training and support for newly hired professionals. Conclusion: the COVID-19 pandemic changed economic, political, social and health care behavior. In addition, changes in the hospital environment demanded a reorientation of workflows, impacting nurses' mental health and suffering.

scholarly journals Seroepidemiology and model-based prediction of SARS-CoV-2 in Ethiopia: longitudinal cohort study among front-line hospital workers and communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e1517-e1527
Author(s):  
Esayas Kebede Gudina ◽  
Solomon Ali ◽  
Eyob Girma ◽  
Addisu Gize ◽  
Birhanemeskel Tegene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
Model Based
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