Supporting health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Mental health support initiatives and lessons learned from an academic medical center.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (S1) ◽  
pp. S168-S170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Gonzalez ◽  
Cynthia Cervoni ◽  
Megan Lochner ◽  
Jessica Marangio ◽  
Colleen Stanley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support

Cross-sectional study of hepatitis B antibody status in health care workers immunized as children at an academic medical center in Wisconsin

Vaccine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 1597-1600
Author(s):  
Alicia M. Ritscher ◽  
Megan LeClair-Netzel ◽  
Nicholas J. Friedlander ◽  
Danielle N. Howard Stewart ◽  
Mallory Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Care Workers

Lactation Space Experiences and Preferences Among Health Care Workers in an Academic Medical Center

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 607-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dare Henry-Moss ◽  
Stephanie Abbuhl ◽  
Lisa Bellini ◽  
Diane L. Spatz
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals 460. Point-of-Care, In-Home SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody Testing to Assess Seroprevalence in At-Risk Health Care Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S297-S297
Author(s):  
Eric G Meissner ◽  
Christine Litwin ◽  
Tricia Crocker ◽  
Elizabeth Mack ◽  
Lauren Card
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Documented Infection ◽  
Inconclusive Result ◽  
Care Workers

Abstract Background Health care workers are at significant risk for infection with the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Methods We utilized a point-of-care, lateral flow SARS-CoV-2 IgG immunoassay (RayBiotech) to conduct a seroprevalence study in a cohort of at-risk health care workers (n=339) and normal-risk controls (n=100) employed at an academic medical center. To minimize exposure risk while conducting the study, consents were performed electronically, tests were mailed and then self-administered at home using finger stick blood, and subjects uploaded a picture of the test result while answering an electronic questionnaire. We also validated the assay using de-identified serum samples from patients with PCR-proven SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results Between April 14th and May 6th 2020, 439 subjects were enrolled. Subjects were 68% female, 93% white, and most were physicians (38%) and nurses (27%). In addition, 37% had at least 1 respiratory symptom in the prior month, 34% had cared for a patient with known SARS-CoV-2 infection, 57% and 23% were worried about exposure at work or in the community, respectively, and 5 reported prior documented SARS-CoV-2 infection. On initial testing, 3 subjects had a positive IgG test, 336 had a negative test, and 87 had an inconclusive result. Of those with an inconclusive result who conducted a repeat test (85%), 96% had a negative result. All 3 positive IgG tests were in subjects reporting prior documented infection. Laboratory validation showed that of those with PCR-proven infection more than 13 days prior, 23/30 were IgG positive (76% sensitivity), whereas 1/26 with a negative prior PCR test were seropositive (95% specificity). Repeat longitudinal serologic testing every 30 days for up to 4 times is currently in progress. Conclusion We conducted a contact-free study in the setting of a pandemic to assess SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in an at-risk group of health care workers. The only subjects found to be IgG positive were those with prior documented infection, even though a substantial proportion of subjects reported significant potential occupational or community exposure and symptoms that were potentially compatible with SARS-COV-2 infection. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals Psychological Stress Risk Factors, Concerns and Mental Health Support Among Health Care Workers in Vietnam During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuong Thi Lan Nguyen ◽  
Tien Bao Le Nguyen ◽  
Anh Gia Pham ◽  
Khanh Ngoc Cong Duong ◽  
Mac Ardy Junio Gloria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly affected health care workers (HCWs), including their mental health. However, there has been limited evidence on this topic in the Vietnamese context. Therefore, this study aimed to explore COVID-19-related, psychological stress risk factors among HCWs, their concerns and demands for mental health support during the pandemic period.Methods: We employed a cross-sectional study design with convenience sampling. An online, self-administered questionnaire was used and distributed through social media among medical and non-medical HCWs from April 22 to May 12, 2020. HCWs were categorized either as frontline or non-frontline. We measured the prevalence of psychological stress using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) instrument. Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors associated with psychological stress among HCWs.Results: Among the 774 enrolled participants, 761 (98.3%) eligible subjects were included in the analysis. Most respondents were females (58.2%), between 31 and 40 years of age (37.1%), lived in areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported (61.9%), medical HCWs (59.9%) and practiced being at the frontline (46.3%). The prevalence of stress was 34.3%. We identified significant risk factors such as being frontline HCWs (odds ratio [OR] = 1.77 [95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.17–2.67]), perceiving worse well-being as compared to those before the COVID-19 outbreak [OR = 4.06 (95% CI: 2.15–7.67)], and experiencing chronic diseases [OR = 1.67 (95% CI: (1.01–2.77)]. Majority (73.9%) were concerned about testing positive for COVID-19 and exposing the infection to their families. Web-based psychological interventions that could provide knowledge on managing mental distress and consulting services were highly demanded among HCWs.Conclusion: The prevalence of psychological stress among HCWs in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic was high. There were also significant risk factors associated with it. Psychological interventions involving web-based consulting services are highly recommended to provide mental health support among HCWs.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Insights From an Educational Forum

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 238212051988934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew B Barbour ◽  
Jennifer M Frush ◽  
Luke A Gatta ◽  
William C McManigle ◽  
Niobra M Keah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Academic Medical

Discussions surrounding the future of artificial intelligenc (AI) in healthcare often cause consternation among healthcare professionals. These feelings may stem from a lack of formal education on AI and how to be a leader of AI implementation in medical systems. To address this, our academic medical center hosted an educational summit exploring how to become a leader of AI in healthcare. This article presents three lessons learned from hosting this summit, thus providing guidance for developing medical curriculum on the topic of AI in healthcare.

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