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White SK, Walker BS, Schmidt RL, Metcalf RA. The incidence of transfusion-related acute lung injury using active surveillance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Transfusion 2024; 64:289-300. [PMID: 38116828 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a leading cause of transfusion-related mortality. A concern with passive surveillance to detect transfusion reactions is underreporting. Our aim was to obtain evidence-based estimates of TRALI incidence using meta-analysis of active surveillance studies and to compare these estimates with passive surveillance. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting TRALI rates. A search of Medline and Embase by a research librarian identified studies published between January 1, 1991 and January 20, 2023. Prospective and retrospective observational studies reporting TRALI by blood component (red blood cells [RBCs], platelets, or plasma) were identified and all inpatient and outpatient settings were eligible. Adult and pediatric, as well as general and specific clinical populations, were included. Platelets and plasma must have used at least one modern TRALI donor risk mitigation strategy. A random effects model estimated TRALI incidence by blood component for active and passive surveillance studies and heterogeneity was examined using meta-regression. RESULTS Eighty studies were included with approximately 176-million blood components transfused. RBCs had the highest number of studies (n = 66) included, followed by platelets (n = 35) and plasma (n = 34). Pooled TRALI estimates for active surveillance studies were 0.17/10,000 (95% confidence intervals [CI]: 0.03-0.43; I2 = 79%) for RBCs, 0.31/10,000 (95% CI: 0.22-0.42; I2 = <1%) for platelets, and 3.19/10,000 (95% CI: 0.09-10.66; I2 = 86%) for plasma. Studies using passive surveillance ranged from 0.02 to 0.10/10,000 among the various blood components. DISCUSSION In summary, these estimates may improve a quantitative understanding of TRALI risk, which is important for clinical decision-making weighing the risks and benefits of transfusion.
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- Sandra K White
- Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Romero-Calle DX, de Santana VP, Benevides RG, Aliaga MTA, Billington C, Góes-Neto A. Systematic review and meta-analysis: the efficiency of bacteriophages previously patented against pathogenic bacteria on food. Syst Rev 2023; 12:201. [PMID: 37898821 PMCID: PMC10612260 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02352-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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Food-borne diseases are a global public health issue with 1 in 10 people falling ill after eating contaminated food every year. In response, the food industry has implemented several new pathogen control strategies, such as biotechnological tools using the direct application of bacteriophages for biological control. We have undertaken a systematic review and meta-analysis that evaluated the efficiency of patented phages as a biological control for food-borne pathogens and determined the physical-chemical characteristics of the antimicrobial effect. Included and excluded criteria was developed. Included criteria: Phage patent files with an application in biological control on food and scientific articles and book chapters that used phages patented for food biological control. Excluded criteria: Patent documents, scientific articles, and book chapters that included phage therapy in humans, animals, and biological control on plants but did not have an application on food were not considered in our study. The systematic analysis identified 77 documents, 46 scientific articles, and 31 documents of patents and 23 articles was included in the meta-analysis. Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella sp. comprised most of the targets identified in the screening, so that we focused on these strains to do the meta-analysis. There are a total of 383 and 192 experiments for Listeria and Salmonella phages for quantitative data analysis.Indexing databases for the bibliographic search (Scopus, Web of Science (WoS) and PubMed (Medline) were addressed by an automated script written in Python 3 Python Core Team (2015) and deposited on GitHub ( https://github.com/glenjasper ).A random-effects meta-analysis revealed (i) significant antimicrobial effect of Listeria phages in apple, apple juice, pear, and pear juice, (ii) significant antimicrobial effect of Salmonella phages in eggs, apple, and ready-to-eat chicken, (iii) no heterogeneity was identified in either meta-analysis, (iv) publication bias was detected for Listeria phages but not for Salmonella phages. (v) ListShield and Felix01 phages showed the best result for Listeria and Salmonella biological control, respectively, (vi) concentration of phage and bacteria, time and food had significant effect in the biological control of Listeria, (vii) temperature and time had a significant effect on the antimicrobial activity of Salmonella phages. The systematic review and meta-analyses to determine the efficiency of bacteriophages previously patented against pathogenic bacteria on dairy products, meat, fruits and vegetables. Besides, the discovering of key factors for efficacy, so that future applications of phage biotechnology in foods can be optimally deployed.
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- Danitza Xiomara Romero-Calle
- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Av. Transnordestina S/N, Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil.
- Department of Biological Sciences, Feira de Santana State University (UEFS), Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil.
- Biotechnology Area, Institute of Pharmaco-Biochemical Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Sciences, Higher San Andres University, P.O. Box 3239, La Paz, Bolivia.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Feira de Santana State University (UEFS), Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Av. Transnordestina S/N, Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Feira de Santana State University (UEFS), Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Area, Institute of Pharmaco-Biochemical Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Sciences, Higher San Andres University, P.O. Box 3239, La Paz, Bolivia
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- Health & Environment Group, Institute of Environmental Sciences and Research, PO Box 29-181, Christchurch, 8540, New Zealand
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Av. Transnordestina S/N, Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil
- Department of Biological Sciences, Feira de Santana State University (UEFS), Feira de Santana, BA, 44036-900, Brazil
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Rogliani P, Laitano R, Ora J, Beasley R, Calzetta L. Strength of association between comorbidities and asthma: a meta-analysis. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:32/167/220202. [PMID: 36889783 PMCID: PMC10032614 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0202-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The strength of association between comorbidities and asthma has never been ranked in relation to the prevalence of the comorbidity in the nonasthma population. We investigated the strength of association between comorbidities and asthma. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed for observational studies reporting data on comorbidities in asthma and nonasthma populations. A pairwise meta-analysis was performed and the strength of association calculated by anchoring odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals with the rate of comorbidities in nonasthma populations via Cohen's d method. Cohen's d=0.2, 0.5 and 0.8 were cut-off values for small, medium and large effect sizes, respectively; very large effect size resulted for Cohen's d >0.8. The review was registered in the PROSPERO database; identifier number CRD42022295657. RESULTS Data from 5 493 776 subjects were analysed. Allergic rhinitis (OR 4.24, 95% CI 3.82-4.71), allergic conjunctivitis (OR 2.63, 95% CI 2.22-3.11), bronchiectasis (OR 4.89, 95% CI 4.48-5.34), hypertensive cardiomyopathy (OR 4.24, 95% CI 2.06-8.90) and nasal congestion (OR 3.30, 95% CI 2.96-3.67) were strongly associated with asthma (Cohen's d >0.5 and ≤0.8); COPD (OR 6.23, 95% CI 4.43-8.77) and other chronic respiratory diseases (OR 12.85, 95% CI 10.14-16.29) were very strongly associated with asthma (Cohen's d >0.8). Stronger associations were detected between comorbidities and severe asthma. No bias resulted according to funnel plots and Egger's test. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis supports the relevance of individualised strategies for disease management that look beyond asthma. A multidimensional approach should be used to assess whether poor symptom control is related to uncontrolled asthma or to uncontrolled underlying comorbidities.
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- Paola Rogliani
- Unit of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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McCammon LC, Gillen P, Kernohan WG. Explaining and addressing the limitations in usefulness of available estimated prevalence figures relating to burnout in family doctors: Evidence from a systematic scoping literature review. J Psychiatr Res 2023; 158:261-272. [PMID: 36621182 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Burnout in family doctors (FDs) affects their well-being, patient care, and healthcare organizations, and is considered common worldwide. However, its measurement has been so inconsistent that whether the widely divergent prevalence figures can be meaningfully interpreted has been questioned. Our aim was to go further than previous systematic reviews to explore the meaning contribution and usefulness of FD-burnout prevalence estimates. Worldwide literature was systematically reviewed using Levac's scoping framework, with 249 papers undergoing full-text review. Of 176 studies measuring burnout, 78% used the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), which measures burnout as now defined by the World Health Organization. We, therefore, concentrated on the MBI. Its burnout measurement was markedly inconsistent, with prevalence estimates ranging from 2.8% to 85.7%. Researchers made prevalence claims relating to burnout severity and implied diagnoses based on participants' MBI scores, even though the MBI has not been validated as a clinical or diagnostic tool. Except when comparisons were possible between certain studies, prevalence figures provided limited meaning and added little to the understanding of burnout in FDs. Our review revealed a lack of research-supported meaningful information about the prevalence of FD burnout and that care is required to avoid drawing unsubstantiated conclusions from prevalence results. This paper's overall purpose is to propose how obtaining meaningful prevalence estimates can begin, which are recognized as key to developing improved prevention policies and interventions. Researchers must adopt a consistent means to measure burnout, use the MBI as its authors intended, and explore making progress through quantitative and qualitative collaboration.
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- Leonard C McCammon
- Ulster University, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, York Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT15 1ED, UK.
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- Ulster University, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, York Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT15 1ED, UK; Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Gilford, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT63 5JX, UK
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- Ulster University, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, York Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT15 1ED, UK
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Braun KP, Shaar M, Herrmann M, Gumz A, Brookman-May SD, Bartolf E, Barakat B, Gilfrich C, May M, Pantenburg B. Burnout and job satisfaction among physicians working in urologic departments who immigrated to Germany, taking into account the income structure of their country of origin. Work 2023; 76:611-621. [PMID: 36911965 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies are available on physician burnout and job satisfaction (JS) in relation to the specific income structure of the country of residence. However, no studies exist that investigate burnout of immigrated physicians taking into account the income structure of their country of origin (IS-COO) as well as duration of immigration. OBJECTIVE To determine the influence of IS-COO on JS, income satisfaction, and critical burnout thresholds in the domains of emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and reduction in personal accomplishment (RPA) among urologists with a migrant background working at German hospitals. METHODS A questionnaire (Survey-Monkey®/101-items) was conducted among urologists of German hospitals with a migrant background. The online questionnaire was open for study participation from 1 August to 31 October 2020. The study included all physicians with a migration background who were born in a country other than Germany and were currently employed in a German department of urology. Physician burnout (Maslach-Burnout-Inventory) and JS were assessed using validated instruments. The influence of IS-COO and different covariates on the designated endpoints was tested using multivariate-models. RESULTS 96 urologists with a median stay in Germany of 7 years participated and were stratified according to low (LIC/41.7%), middle (MIC/36.5%) and high (HIC/21.9%) income based on IS-COO. No significant influence of IS-COO on critical thresholds in each burnout domain could be found. Of urologists from LIC, MIC and HIC, 42%, 59% and 57%, respectively, showed rather or extreme JS (p = .446). There was also no significant difference between groups in income satisfaction (p = .838). However, in multivariate-models, duration of stay in Germany (≥7 vs. <7 years) had significant effects on DP (OR: 0.28, p = .038) and RPA (OR: 0.09, p = .014), but not on EE and JS. CONCLUSION IS-COO has no impact on burnout and JS among urologists who immigrated to Germany. Similarly, income satisfaction in the country of residence is not influenced by IS-COO.
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- Kay-Patrick Braun
- Institute of General Practice, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Elisabeth Hospital Straubing, Brothers of Mercy Hospital, Straubing, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Psychology Berlin (PHB), Berlin, Germany
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
- Janssen Pharma Research and Development, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Hospital Viersen, Viersen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Elisabeth Hospital Straubing, Brothers of Mercy Hospital, Straubing, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Elisabeth Hospital Straubing, Brothers of Mercy Hospital, Straubing, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Sodo PP, Jewett S, Nemutandani MS, Yengopal V. Attrition of dental therapists in South Africa—A 42‐year review. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2022; 51:462-468. [DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Pumla Pamella Sodo
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa
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- School of Public Health University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa
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Job morale of physicians and dentists in Kazakhstan: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1508. [PMID: 36496368 PMCID: PMC9737959 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08919-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Job morale is thought to be particularly low in Kazakhstan, adversely affecting job motivation, job satisfaction and burnout rates. Previous research suggests that high job morale has a better effect on patient outcomes and care quality. We, therefore, conducted a qualitative study to explore experiences underpinning positive and negative job morale, and to generate potential strategies for improving job morale of physicians and dentists working in public healthcare settings in Kazakhstan prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Three focus groups containing 23 participants and 30 individual interviews were conducted, evidencing respondents' explanations of what affects job morale, and possible strategies to improve it. Data was synthesised using a thematic analysis. RESULTS The themes about what influences job morale were: being unfairly rewarded for work; feeling vulnerable and undervalued; poor working styles and practices; and high internal value-based motivation. Various strategies were identified by participants to improve job morale, and these included: ensuring adequate and equitable financial income; improving the current malpractice system; eliminating poor working styles and practices; and creating a shared responsibility for health. CONCLUSIONS The current study has found that despite prevailing threats, job morale amongst physicians and dentists working in public healthcare settings in Astana have been prevented from becoming negative by their strong sense of calling to medicine and the satisfaction of helping patients recover. Emphasising this rather traditional understanding of the role of physicians and dentists may be a way to improve job morale throughout training and practice.
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Shoman Y, Rousson V, Bianchi R, Guseva Canu I. Holistic Assessment of Factors Associated with Exhaustion, the Main Symptom of Burnout: A Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192013037. [PMID: 36293607 PMCID: PMC9602979 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND This meta-analysis summarized longitudinal findings pertaining to exhaustion's predictors. In so doing, our aim was ultimately to identify target factors for the prevention of burnout. METHODS We searched for studies that (a) examined predictors of exhaustion longitudinally and (b) reported correlation coefficients as an effect estimate. We conducted our literature search in three databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Embase. We focused on studies published between January 1990 and November 2020. Predictors were grouped into families, subfamilies, and subgroups. A meta-analysis of z-transformed correlation coefficients (rho) was performed. The results were scrutinized in relation to studies' follow-up length. RESULTS We included 65 studies assessing 242 predictors of different types captured across different occupations. Our findings highlighted mostly weak associations (rho < 0.30). For six predictors-Job control, Job resources, Interactions at work, Communication and leadership, Job attitudes, and Work-family interface-longer length of follow-up involved weaker associations with exhaustion. The quality of the evidence available was generally low. CONCLUSIONS The evidence available does not point to clear target factors for preventing burnout. The decrease in associations as the follow-up length increases may suggest a relatively short latency period, followed by recovery. Higher-quality cohorts should be conducted to better understand the etiology and course of burnout.
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- Yara Shoman
- Center of Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges-Lausanne, Switzerland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-(21)-3147413
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- Center of Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges-Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Center of Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, 1066 Epalinges-Lausanne, Switzerland
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Moro JDS, Soares JP, Massignan C, Oliveira LB, Ribeiro DM, Cardoso M, Canto GDL, Bolan M. BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG DENTISTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2022; 22:101724. [PMID: 36162888 DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2022.101724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Burnout syndrome has negative consequences on the dentist's health and performance during work. This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in dentists. METHODS Searches were carried out in Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, EMBASE, LILACS databases, and searches in the gray literature on January 27, 2021. There were no restrictions on language and search period. For the diagnosis of Burnout, only studies that used the Maslach burnout inventory questionnaire and its subscales emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and reduced personal accomplishment (PA) were included. Proportion meta-analyses were performed using the Stata 13.0 software. RESULTS A total of 37 articles were included in the narrative and 31 in quantitative syntheses. The overall prevalence of Burnout syndrome in dentists was 13% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.006-0.21; I²: 97.07%) and the total prevalence in the subscales EE, DP, and PA, were, respectively: 28% (95% CI: 0.24-0.32; I²: 20.70%), 18% (95% CI: 0.08-0.28; I²: 85.61%) and 10% (95% CI: 0.08-0.13; I²: 0%). About the levels of Burnout syndrome in the subscales, 25% (95% CI: 0.19-0.31; I² 92.58%) presented high EE, 18% (95% CI: 0.10-0.26; I² 96.62%) high DP and 32% (95% 0.20-0.45; I² 97.86%) low PA. About continuous data, the mean of EE, DP and PA was respectively 17.90 (95% CI: 9.36-26.43; I² 94.8), 6.93 (95% CI: 3.41-10.45; I² 80.2) and, 34.69 (95% CI: 23.82-45.55; I² 98.8). No study presented all the positive criteria of the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal checklist. CONCLUSION In conclusion, there was a considerable prevalence of burnout syndrome in dentists, mainly in the subscale of emotional exhaustion.
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- Juliana da Silva Moro
- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University Brasilia, Brasília, Brazil.
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina- Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Burnout among doctors in China through 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09821. [PMID: 35855985 PMCID: PMC9287156 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Objective To analyze surveys measuring the prevalence of burnout among Chinese doctors and reveal the overall prevalence, characteristics, timeline, and factors related to burnout. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WANFANG, PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to 28 February 2021. Random-effects meta-analyses, meta-regression and planned subgroup analyses were performed, and the standardized mean difference was adopted for comparisons between subgroups. Egger’s and Begg’s tests were performed to evaluate publication bias. Heterogeneity across the studies was tested using the I2 statistic. The study protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42018104249). Results In total, 3,210 records were reviewed; 64 studies including 48,638 Chinese doctors were eligible for meta-analysis. The prevalence of burnout increased continuously from 2008 to 2017 and decreased significantly from 2018 to 2020, a little increase from 2020 to 2021. The overall prevalence of burnout was 75.48% (95% CI, 69.20 to 81.26; I2 = 99.23%, P < 0.001), and high burnout was 9.37% (95% CI, 4.91 to 15.05, I2 = 98.88%, P < 0.001). The prevalence of emotional exhaustion was 48.64% (95% CI, 38.73 to 58.59; I2 = 99.53%, P < 0.001), depersonalization was 54.67% (95% CI, 46.95 to 62.27; I2 = 99.20%, P < 0.001), and reduced personal accomplishment was 66.53% (95% CI, 58.13 to 74.44; I2 = 99.37%, P < 0.001). Gender, marriage, professional title and specialty all influenced burnout. Conclusions The results showed that the total prevalence of doctor burnout in China is very high. The prevalence of burnout varies by location. Gender, marital status and professional title all affect burnout scores.
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Nguyen TP, Guajardo MGU, Sahle BW, Renzaho AMN, Slewa-Younan S. Prevalence of common mental disorders in adult Syrian refugees resettled in high income Western countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:15. [PMID: 34986827 PMCID: PMC8729124 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03664-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The immense social upheaval and ongoing humanitarian crisis created by the 2011 war in Syria has forced millions of civilians to flee their homeland, many of whom seek refugee status in Western nations. Whilst it is known that the prevalence of mental illness is higher within refugee populations, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to pool the prevalence rates of common mental disorders (namely posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and generalized anxiety disorder) in adult Syrian refugees resettled in high income Western countries. METHODS Seven electronic databases (Medline, PsychInfo, CINAHL, PTSDpubs, SCOPUS, PubMed and Embase) were searched up to the 31st of December 2020. Using pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria, relevant articles were screened by title and abstract, and later by full text. A meta-analysis was used to estimate the prevalence rates for each mental illness. RESULTS Eleven studies met the eligibility criteria for the systematic review. Nine of these studies had a low-moderate risk of bias and were included in the meta-analysis. Of the 4873 refugees included in the meta-analysis, the total pooled prevalence rate of having any of the three mental disorders was 33% (CI 95%, 27-40%), 40% for anxiety (CI 95%, 31-50%), 31% for depression (CI 95%, 20-44%) and 31% for PTSD (CI 95%, 22-41%). A meta-regression revealed that the total pooled prevalence rate for having any of the three mental disorders was not influenced by age, host country, duration in host country, educational or marital status. CONCLUSIONS Despite significant study heterogeneity, the prevalence rates of common mental disorders in adult Syrian refugees resettled in high-income Western countries are significantly higher than reported rates in the general population.
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- Thomas P Nguyen
- Mental Health, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research (QPS), Alfred Health Partnership, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Mental Health, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
- Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
- Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Mental Health, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia.
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Prevalence of Burnout among General Practitioners: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Br J Gen Pract 2021; 72:e316-e324. [PMID: 34990391 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp.2021.0441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Burnout is a work-related syndrome documented to have negative consequences for general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to provide an estimate of how widespread this phenomenon is. AIM To review the existing literature concerning studies published up to December, 2020, on the prevalence of burnout amongst GPs in general practice, to determine GP burnout estimates worldwide. DESIGN AND SETTING Systematic literature search and meta-analysis. METHOD Searches of CINAHL Plus, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Scopus were conducted to identify published peer-reviewed quantitative empirical studies in English up to December, 2020, that have used the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey to establish the prevalence of burnout in practising GPs (i.e., excluding GPs in training). A random-effects model was employed. RESULTS Wide-ranging prevalence estimates (6% to 32%) for 22,177 GPs across 29 countries were reported for 60 studies included in this review. Mean burnout estimates were as follows: 16.43 (EE); 6.74 (DEP); and 29.28 (PA). Subgroup and meta-analyses documented that country-specific factors may be important determinants of the variation in GP burnout estimates. Moderate overall burnout cut-offs were found to be determinants of the variation in moderate overall burnout estimates. CONCLUSION Moderate to high GP burnout exist worldwide. However, substantial variations in how burnout is characterised and operationalised resulted in considerable heterogeneity in GP burnout prevalence estimates. This highlights the challenge of developing a uniform approach, and the importance of considering the GP's work context, to better characterise burnout.
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Yao H, Wang P, Tang YL, Liu Y, Liu T, Liu H, Chen Y, Jiang F, Zhu J. Burnout and job satisfaction of psychiatrists in China: a nationwide survey. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:593. [PMID: 34819029 PMCID: PMC8612106 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03568-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite a significant shortage of psychiatrists in China, an ever-increasing number of psychiatrists in China are experiencing burnout and job dissatisfaction and considering leaving their jobs. Yet, to our knowledge, there have been no nationwide studies to date that examined both burnout and job dissatisfaction of psychiatrists in China. Therefore, this study evaluated burnout and job dissatisfaction of psychiatrists in China, and identified relevant characteristics. METHODS We conducted a nationwide, cross-sectional survey in March 2019. Psychiatrists from all tertiary psychiatric hospitals in China were invited to participate. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey and the short version of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire were used to measure burnout and job satisfaction. Data on socio-demographic and occupational characteristics were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted to identify socio-demographic and occupational characteristics associated with burnout and job satisfaction. RESULTS In total, 4520 psychiatrists from tertiary psychiatric hospitals in China completed the questionnaire. Overall, 38.4% of respondents met the criteria for burnout and 35.6% were dissatisfied with their jobs. Being male, more years of practice, having no leadership role, and longer working hours per week were significantly associated with burnout and job dissatisfaction. Lower monthly pay was significantly associated with job dissatisfaction but not burnout. Moreover, burnout was significantly associated with job dissatisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest a high rate of burnout and job dissatisfaction among psychiatrists in China. In order to preserve and strengthen the mental health workforce, proactive measures are urgently needed to mitigate burnout and job dissatisfaction among psychiatrists in China.
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- Hao Yao
- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Mental Health, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- grid.12527.330000 0001 0662 3178Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China ,grid.12527.330000 0001 0662 3178School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- grid.414026.50000 0004 0419 4084Mental Health Service Line, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30033 USA ,grid.189967.80000 0001 0941 6502Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30329 USA
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- grid.506261.60000 0001 0706 7839School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730 China
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- grid.12527.330000 0001 0662 3178Institute for Hospital Management of Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100091 China
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- grid.459419.4Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 238000 China ,grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XDepartment of Psychiatry, Anhui Psychiatric Center, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- grid.12527.330000 0001 0662 3178Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China ,grid.12527.330000 0001 0662 3178School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Naito M, Suzuki N, Shimazu A, Yatabe N, Takaesu Y, Watanabe T, Hanioka T. Job Satisfaction and Perceived Importance of Oral Medicine Amongst Dentists. Int Dent J 2021; 72:154-160. [PMID: 34340827 PMCID: PMC9275359 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2021.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Compounded by the needs of an aging society, interactions between oral condition and systemic diseases may require that dentists pursue additional training in oral medicine beyond that received in dental school. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether pursuing oral medicine professional education is recognised by dental practitioners as an important factor regarding job satisfaction. Methods A questionnaire was mailed to 1,379 dental practitioners in Japan, along with a follow-up survey to assess repeatability, in 2017. The questionnaire consisted of 19 items/questions related to the respondents’ attributes and job satisfaction (5 items), willingness to learn oral medicine (4 items), willingness to learn more about dentistry (4 items), and willingness to contribute to society (6 items). Representative questions were extracted via binomial logistic regression analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the relationships between job satisfaction and the explanatory variables. Results Amongst 337 respondents, multivariable logistic regression analysis showed an association between strong job satisfaction (n = 126, 37%) and willingness to learn more about oral medicine and dentistry and contribute to society, with odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of 4.22 (1.84-9.68), 3.16 (1.16-8.62), and 7.32 (3.14-17.06) and κ values of 0.38, 0.58, and 0.51, respectively. Conclusions Our results from dental practitioners suggest additional benefits of oral medicine professional education for future job satisfaction.
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- Marie Naito
- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan; Oral Medicine Research Center, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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Akuffo KO, Asare AK, Yelbert EE, Kobia-Acquah E, Addo EK, Agyei-Manu E, Brusah T, Asenso PA. Job satisfaction and its associated factors among opticians in Ghana: a cross-sectional study. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2021; 19:68. [PMID: 34001133 PMCID: PMC8130430 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-021-00612-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Job satisfaction refers to the feeling of contentment one experiences with their job. Job satisfaction among opticians is a crucial variable in determining their motivation and has consequential influence on the quality of eye health care, systems and services. Nevertheless, little has been done to assess job satisfaction levels among human resources for eye-health, such as opticians, in Ghana. This study assessed (for the first time) the job satisfaction level among opticians in Ghana, and the factors associated with their job satisfaction. METHODS This was a cross-sectional survey involving all registered and licensed opticians working in Ghana. A validated, well-structured job satisfaction questionnaire was distributed to 195 opticians across all regions of the country. The questionnaire was composed of 15-item job satisfaction variables which were measured on a five-point Likert scale ('1-strongly disagree' to '5-strongly agree'). Logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the association between sociodemographic characteristics and factors of job satisfaction, and the overall job satisfaction level. RESULTS A total of 101 opticians responded to the study. The mean presenting age of all participants was 25.3 ± 5.0 years (21 to 47 years), with majority being males (57.4%). The mean score of the overall job satisfaction level reported by participants was 2.65, with 12.9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 7.0-21.0%) of them being satisfied with their jobs. There was no statistically significant association between overall job satisfaction and sociodemographic characteristics (p > 0.05; for all). Only salary was significantly associated with overall level of job satisfaction (odds ratio [OR]: 16.5; 95% CI: 2.06-132.86; p = 0.008). CONCLUSION Majority of opticians working in Ghana were not satisfied with their jobs. Enhancing salary/remuneration would improve the job satisfaction level among opticians in the country. There is the need for effective management of human resources for eye-health (particularly opticians) and policy revision on ophthalmic healthcare administration in Ghana.
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- Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo
- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Ghana
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Center for Eye Research Ireland, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, John A. Moran Eye Centre, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Usher Institute for Population Health Sciences and Informatics, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Optical Department, Sight for Africa Eye Clinic, Accra, Ghana
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Georgiou M, Morison G, Smith N, Tieges Z, Chastin S. Mechanisms of Impact of Blue Spaces on Human Health: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18052486. [PMID: 33802522 PMCID: PMC7967635 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Blue spaces have been found to have significant salutogenic effects. However, little is known about the mechanisms and pathways that link blue spaces and health. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to summarise the evidence and quantify the effect of blue spaces on four hypothesised mediating pathways: physical activity, restoration, social interaction and environmental factors. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a literature search was conducted using six databases (PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EBSCOHOST/CINAHL). Fifty studies were included in our systematic review. The overall quality of the included articles, evaluated with the Qualsyst tool, was judged to be very good, as no mediating pathway had an average article quality lower than 70%. Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for physical activity, restoration and social interaction. Living closer to blue space was associated with statistically significantly higher physical activity levels (Cohen’s d = 0.122, 95% CI: 0.065, 0.179). Shorter distance to blue space was not associated with restoration (Cohen’s d = 0.123, 95% CI: −0.037, 0.284) or social interaction (Cohen’s d = −0.214, 95% CI: −0.55, 0.122). Larger amounts of blue space within a geographical area were significantly associated with higher physical activity levels (Cohen’s d = 0.144, 95% CI: 0.024, 0.264) and higher levels of restoration (Cohen’s d = 0.339, 95% CI: 0.072, 0.606). Being in more contact with blue space was significantly associated with higher levels of restoration (Cohen’s d = 0.191, 95% CI: 0.084, 0.298). There is also evidence that blue spaces improve environmental factors, but more studies are necessary for meta-analyses to be conducted. Evidence is conflicting on the mediating effects of social interaction and further research is required on this hypothesised pathway. Blue spaces may offer part of a solution to public health concerns faced by growing global urban populations.
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- Michail Georgiou
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK; (N.S.); (Z.T.); (S.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK;
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK; (N.S.); (Z.T.); (S.C.)
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK; (N.S.); (Z.T.); (S.C.)
- Geriatric Medicine, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK; (N.S.); (Z.T.); (S.C.)
- Department of Movement and Sports, Ghent University, Watersportlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Objectives Because of the heterogeneous nature of the evidence regarding dentists’ job satisfaction, an overview was necessary to examine dentists’ level of job satisfaction and to determine related work environmental factors. Materials and methods A literature search was conducted using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic database searches of PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science were performed until March 1, 2020. Two independent authors collected data and assessed the methodological quality of primary studies using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Results Nine studies were included from the 1987 initially retrieved. Among the included studies, 5 exhibited a neutral level of satisfaction and originated from China, South Korea, Egypt, and the United States, and 3 studies from Canada, Lithuania, and the United States showed a high level of satisfaction. Only 1 study did not report the mean job satisfaction score. According to bias evaluation, 9 studies were considered low risk. Conclusion The findings showed that dentists were satisfied with their jobs at a moderate to high level, and specialists were more satisfied than general dentists. Regarding work environmental factors, the 6 most satisfied factors were patient relationships, respect, delivery of care, staff, professional relationship, and professional environment. Five of the least satisfied factors were personal time, stress, income, practice management, and professional time. However, longitudinal studies would be required to identify changes in these factors. Further studies should be performed in middle- and low-income countries using the Dentist Satisfaction Survey, including stress evaluation.
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- Van Nhat Thang Le
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
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Workneh RS, Tuyishime E, Mumbwe M, Igaga EN, Bould MD. Not a "first world problem"-Care of the anesthetist in East and Southern Africa. Paediatr Anaesth 2021; 31:39-46. [PMID: 33124109 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Burnout and related concepts such as resilience, wellness, and taking care of healthcare professionals have become increasingly prevalent in the medical literature. Most of the work in this area comes from high-income countries, with the remainder from upper-middle-income countries, and very little from lower-middle-income or low-income countries. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly poorly represented in this body of literature. Anglo-American concepts are often applied to different jurisdictions without consideration of cultural and societal differences. However, anesthesia providers in this region have unique challenges, with both the highest burden of "surgical" disease in the world and the least resources, both in terms of human resources for health and in terms of essential drugs and equipment. The effect of burnout on healthcare systems is also likely to be very different with the current human resources for the health crisis in East and Central Africa. According to the Joint Learning Initiative Managing for Performance framework, the three essential factors for building a workforce to effectively support a healthcare system are coverage, competence, and motivation. Current efforts to build capacity in anesthesia in East and Southern Africa focus largely on coverage and competence, but neglect motivation at the risk of failing to support a sustainable workforce. In this paper, we include a review of the relevant literature, as well as draw from personal experience living and working in East and Southern Africa, to describe the unique issues surrounding burnout, resilience, and wellness in this region.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Ndola Central Hospital, Ndola, Zambia
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Minicuci N, Giorato C, Rocco I, Lloyd-Sherlock P, Avruscio G, Cardin F. Survey of doctors' perception of professional values. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0244303. [PMID: 33370373 PMCID: PMC7769469 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background New challenges in the medical field of the third millennium emphasise the "humanization of medicine" leading to a redefinition of doctors’ values, limits and roles. The study aims to assess whether there are different personality dimensions of physicians in relation to their perception of professional values and public expectations. Methods A questionnaire on the perception of professional values and the opinion on work in the medical field, work relationships and public expectations was administered to 374 doctors attending Continuing Medical Education courses. Results Two personality dimensions were identified: the first dimension (which we termed "Performance Attainment") is associated preeminently with values of competence, advocacy, confidentiality, spirit of enquiry, integrity, responsibility and commitment; the second dimension (which we called “Personal Involvement”) focuses on concern and compassion. The doctors that have more difficulty accepting judgements on their activity are those who think that “Performance attainment” is less important (β = 6.01; p-value = 0.007). Instead, the doctors who believe “public expectation of the health system” is not high enough, tend to think that “Performance Attainment” is more important (β = -6.08; p-value = 0.024). The less importance is given to the values of "Personal Involvement", the less is the doctor’s perception of having a leading role in respect to other health professionals (β = -2.37; p-value = 0.018). Conclusions Our results demonstrate that there are two different attitudes in terms of recognition and selection of the essential values to better practice the medical profession. Whether the doctors attach more importance to one dimension or the other, they do not differ in our analysis for how they answered the questions about relationships with patients, colleagues or family commitments in the questionnaire, even if they work in different areas. This suggests that in our research there is no single personal attitude that characterizes “a good doctor”.
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- Nadia Minicuci
- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padova, Italy
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Padova, Italy
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- School of International Development, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiac, Angiology Unit, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padova, Italy
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Sabitova A, Hickling LM, Priebe S. Job morale: a scoping review of how the concept developed and is used in healthcare research. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1166. [PMID: 32711485 PMCID: PMC7382865 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09256-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The job morale of healthcare staff is widely seen as an important factor for the quality of care. Yet, there are different understandings of what constitutes job morale, which hinders systematic research and comparisons. We therefore conducted a scoping review of how the concept of job morale has developed over time and how it is used in healthcare research. Methods A scoping review was conducted to identify relevant literature. Data were gathered on study design and context, objectives, definitions of morale, outcome measures and key findings. Data was synthesised using a descriptive analytical framework. Results Ninety-three unique studies met eligibility criteria for the present review. The literature outlines four main periods of the evolution of the concept of job morale: The First World War and the interwar years; Second World War; Aftermath of the Second World War; and Contemporary period. The concept of job morale originated in a military context and was later applied to and specified in the healthcare literature. The concept has been applied to individuals and groups. The understandings used in healthcare vary, but overlap. Methods for assessing job morale in healthcare include quantitative scales, indirect measurements of consequences and predictors of morale, and qualitative approaches. Existing studies have mainly focused on the job morale of general practitioners, nurses and mental health professionals in high-income countries. Conclusions Although the understandings of job morale in healthcare are heterogeneous and inconsistent, the concept appears to have been useful over longer periods of time and in different contexts. Which precise understanding of job morale is useful, depends on the given research purpose, and studies should make explicit which exact understanding they apply. Systematic research on job morale is required to facilitate measures to improve and maintain high levels of morale across different professional groups, including professionals in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Alina Sabitova
- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Development, Queen Mary University of London, London, E13 8SP, UK.
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Development, Queen Mary University of London, London, E13 8SP, UK.,East London NHS Foundation Trust, Newham Centre for Mental Health, London, UK
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Development, Queen Mary University of London, London, E13 8SP, UK
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- Peter B Imrey
- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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