scholarly journals The COVID-19 Study of Healthcare and Support Personnel (CHAMPS): A Longitudinal Observational Study (Preprint)

10.2196/30757 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter G. Kaufmann ◽  
Donna S. Havens ◽  
Janell L. Mensinger ◽  
Patricia K. Bradley ◽  
Heather M. Brom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Support Personnel ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study

scholarly journals The effect of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on consultation numbers, consultation reasons and performed services in primary care: results of a longitudinal observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingmar Schäfer ◽  
Heike Hansen ◽  
Agata Menzel ◽  
Marion Eisele ◽  
Daniel Tajdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Multivariable Analyses ◽  
Gastrointestinal Complaints ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Primary Care Practices

Abstract Objectives The aims of our study were to describe the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on primary care in Germany regarding the number of consultations, the prevalence of specific reasons for consultation presented by the patients, and the frequency of specific services performed by the GP. Methods We conducted a longitudinal observational study based on standardised GP interviews in a quota sampling design comparing the time before the COVID-19 pandemic (12 June 2015 to 27 April 2017) with the time during lockdown (21 April to 14 July 2020). The sample included GPs in urban and rural areas 120 km around Hamburg, Germany, and was stratified by region type and administrative districts. Differences in the consultation numbers were analysed by multivariate linear regressions in mixed models adjusted for random effects on the levels of the administrative districts and GP practices. Results One hundred ten GPs participated in the follow-up, corresponding to 52.1% of the baseline. Primary care practices in 32 of the 37 selected administrative districts (86.5%) could be represented in both assessments. At baseline, GPs reported 199.6 ± 96.9 consultations per week, which was significantly reduced during COVID-19 lockdown by 49.0% to 101.8 ± 67.6 consultations per week (p < 0.001). During lockdown, the frequency of five reasons for consultation (-43.0% to -31.5%) and eleven services (-56.6% to -33.5%) had significantly decreased. The multilevel, multivariable analyses showed an average reduction of 94.6 consultations per week (p < 0.001). Conclusions We observed a dramatic reduction of the number of consultations in primary care. This effect was independent of age, sex and specialty of the GP and independent of the practice location in urban or rural areas. Consultations for complaints like low back pain, gastrointestinal complaints, vertigo or fatigue and services like house calls/calls at nursing homes, wound treatments, pain therapy or screening examinations for the early detection of chronic diseases were particularly affected.

Enhancing the Social Interaction Skills of Preschoolers with Visual Impairments

2002 ◽  
Vol 96 (8) ◽  
pp. 576-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tana D'Allura
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Interaction Skills ◽  
Children With Visual Impairments

This longitudinal, observational study of 13 children in a preschool for children with visual impairments examined the effects of reverse mainstreaming, in combination with the cooperative learning strategy, on the social interaction patterns of preschoolers with and without visual impairments. It found that the type of environment provided and the learning strategies used affect both whether and how children relate to their environment.

scholarly journals Impact of tobacco outlet density and proximity on smoking cessation: A longitudinal observational study in two English cities

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tha Han ◽  
Myriam Alexander ◽  
Aphrodite Niggebrugge ◽  
Gareth J. Hollands ◽  
Theresa M. Marteau
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Outlet Density

A longitudinal observational study in two cats naturally-infected with hepadnavirus

2021 ◽  
Vol 254 ◽  
pp. 108999
Author(s):  
Paolo Capozza ◽  
Gianvito Lanave ◽  
Georgia Diakoudi ◽  
Fabio Stasi ◽  
Paola Ghergo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study

scholarly journals Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Risk Factors in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Longitudinal Observational Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1195-1203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Ni ◽  
Jian Feng ◽  
Linda Denehy ◽  
Yi Wu ◽  
Liqin Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Purpose. This study aimed to measure symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Chinese patients following a new diagnosis of lung cancer. Secondary aims were to explore factors at diagnosis that may predict PTSD symptoms at 6 months. Methods. This was a prospective longitudinal observational study that included 93 patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer. PTSD symptomology was assessed using the PTSD Checklist Civilian Version (PCL-C) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed with the European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaire. Measures were completed at diagnosis and 6 months. Results. No patient had PTSD at baseline or 6 months as measured by a score of ⩾50 in the PCL-C. However, at diagnosis, 44% of patients had “mild” symptoms of PTSD. At 6 months, 64% of patients had “mild” and 8% had “moderate” PTSD symptoms. PTSD symptom scores significantly worsened over 6 months (mean difference [95% CI] = 7.2 [5.4 to 9.0]). Six months after diagnosis, higher PTSD scores were seen in people who at diagnosis were younger ( P = .003), had a lower smoking pack history ( P = .012), displayed less sedentary behavior ( P < .005), or initially had worse cancer symptoms, including fatigue ( P = .001) and poorer HRQoL ( P = .004). Conclusions. Mild PTSD symptoms are common in patients with lung cancer 6 months after treatment; however, a full diagnosis of PTSD is uncommon. Screening for PTSD symptoms may be considered for at-risk patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer.

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