Articles: pandemics.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Nov 2024
Quo Vadis, ECMO? Multidisciplinary Hybrid Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Rounds During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The complex care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires a high level of collaboration between multiple medical specialties and allied health professionals. Effective and timely communication between team members is imperative in ensuring patient safety. The COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges in the care of patients on ECMO. ⋯ After eight months of rounds, medical care team members were asked to provide feedback regarding the rounds format, strengths, and weaknesses. The most frequently identified strengths were improved multidisciplinary communication and continuity of care. This article demonstrates that hybrid virtual and in-person patient rounds are a feasible way for ECMO programs to improve team communication and overall patient care.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fluctuating nurse resignation rates highlighted an understudied area in healthcare: post-pandemic challenges in clinical settings. This study, conducted from May to November 2023, employed a qualitative inquiry using focus groups to delve into these challenges. Six focus group sessions, involving 33 nurse participants recruited through snowball sampling from various hospital settings were conducted to explore their clinical experiences during and after the pandemic. ⋯ This research deepens understanding of post-pandemic nursing workforce challenges in Taiwan, highlighting the need for policy evolution to enhance recognition and support for the nursing industry. It is suggested to provide tangible compensation to acknowledge nurses' daily care and health education for patients. A healthier working environment can be enhanced by collaborative efforts between healthcare institutions and nurses.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Nov 2024
Trends in California Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: Sex-Race/Ethnicity Disparity and Income Inequality.
To examine the cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related death trends and the relationship between CVD deaths and sex, race/ethnicity, and income in California from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2021. ⋯ All the death rates that were decreasing, stagnant, or increasing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic increased after the pandemic. We found increasingly adverse outcomes among the poor and racial/ethnic minority populations.