Articles: covid-19.
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Throughout the twentieth century and beyond, a global trend of declining mortality rates and an increase in life expectancies was noted until the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A reduction in life expectancies was observed in most countries, including South Asia, during 2020 and 2021 due to the excess mortality caused by the pandemic. ⋯ These findings highlight the pandemic's profound impact on mortality dynamics, emphasising the need for targeted interventions to mitigate its long-term effects on population health and longevity.
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Southern medical journal · Feb 2025
Effect of COVID-19 on Emergency Department Visits for Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts among South Carolina Youth.
Evidence suggests that the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic negatively affected children's mental health (MH). The emergency department (ED) is often the first point of contact with a physician for youth who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Population-level reports of ED utilization in South Carolina for suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs) during the pandemic are lacking. This study compares trends in ED visits for SI and SAs among youth in South Carolina ages 5 to 24 years, before (ie, March-December 2019) and during (ie, March-December 2020) the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. ⋯ The percentage of MH- and SI/SA-related visits increased during the pandemic. These data underscore the need for adequate MH services in EDs and increased access to outpatient MH resources to reduce the strain on EDs during public health emergencies.
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The present study aimed to understand the experiences of intern nurses returning to clinical practice after a year-long distance education during the pandemic. ⋯ The study revealed that intern nurses faced various challenges in clinical settings following their year-long distance education. The results may help nurse educators understand the experiences of intern nurses returning to clinical practice after a year-long distance education and determine the teaching strategies to be followed in specific situations like pandemics in the future.
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2025
Long-term characteristics and outcomes of septic critically ill patients with and without COVID-19.
In-hospital mortality of septic critically ill patients with COVID-19 is significantly higher than in those without COVID-19. The knowledge on long-term outcomes remains scarce. In this retrospective analysis, we compare clinical characteristics, long-term functional outcomes, and survival in septic critically ill patients with and without COVID-19. ⋯ In our cohort of septic critically ill patients, health-related quality of life and long-term survival were considerably reduced in patients with concomitant COVID-19. Furthermore, COVID-19 could be identified as an independent risk factor for higher long-term mortality in these patients.