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Dickson K, Aboltins C, Pelly J, Jessup RL. Effective communication of COVID-19 vaccine information to recently-arrived culturally and linguistically diverse communities from the perspective of community engagement and partnership organisations: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:877. [PMID: 37605184 PMCID: PMC10440864 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09836-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In many high-income countries, COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. Barriers to engaging with essential health messaging has contributed to difficulties in following public health advice and exacerbated existing inequity in Australia. Research suggests that recently-arrived CALD populations are particularly vulnerable to misinformation and are more likely to experience vaccine hesitancy. The aim of this study was to explore the barriers and enablers to COVID-19 vaccination among recently-arrived CALD communities in Melbourne's outer north and identify strategies to reduce hesitancy in this population. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with representatives from community organisations working with recently-arrived CALD communities in Melbourne's north. This included a mix of peer (from the community) and health care workers. RESULTS Fifteen participants from community organisations participated in interviews. Thematic analysis identified four themes; (1) trusted sources, (2) accurate and culturally sensitive information, (3) supported pathways and (4) enablers to vaccination. CONCLUSIONS Participants reported a perceived lack of accurate, culturally sensitive health information and service provision as key barriers to vaccination in recently-arrived CALD communities. Participants identified a range of perceived enablers to increasing vaccination uptake in the communities they work with, including utilising established channels of communication and harnessing the communities' strong sense of collective responsibility. Specific strategies to reduce vaccine hesitancy included identifying and utilising trusted sources (e.g. faith leaders) to disseminate information, tailoring health messages to address cultural differences, providing opportunities to contextualise information, and modifying service delivery to enhance cultural sensitivity. There is an urgent need for increased efforts from health and government agencies to build sustainable, collaborative relationships with CALD communities.
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- Kara Dickson
- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Northern Health, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medical Education, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Northern Health, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia
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- Director of Research and Evaluation, Staying Well. Northern Health, Epping, VIC, 3076, Australia.
- Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Tobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
- Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, Australia.
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Suppiah SD, Malhotra R, Tan YW, Jessup RL, Chew LST, Tang WE, Beauchamp A. Prevalence of health literacy and its correlates from a national survey of older adults. Res Social Adm Pharm 2023; 19:906-912. [PMID: 36898905 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Health literacy (HL) is an important determinant of health. Sub-optimal HL can have profound consequences for individuals and health systems. However, little is known about the HL of older Singaporeans. OBJECTIVE This study determined the prevalence, socio-demographic and health-related correlates of limited and marginal HL among older Singaporeans (≥65 years). METHODS Data from a national survey were analysed (n = 2327). HL was measured using the 4-item BRIEF with a 5-point response scale (range 4-20), and classified as limited, marginal, and adequate. Multinomial logistic regression models were applied to identify correlates of limited and marginal HL versus adequate HL. RESULTS The weighted prevalence of limited HL was 42.0%, marginal HL was 20.4% and adequate HL was 37.7%. In adjusted regression analysis, older adults in advanced age groups with lower education and those living in 1-3 room flats had higher risk of limited HL. Furthermore, having ≥3 chronic diseases (Relative Risk Ratio [RRR] = 1.70, 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI] = 1.15, 2.52), poor self-rated health (RRR = 2.07, 95% CI = 1.56, 2.77), vision impairment (RRR = 2.08, 95% CI = 1.55, 2.80), hearing impairment (RRR = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.15, 2.14) and mild cognitive impairment (RRR = 4.87, 95% CI = 2.12, 11.19) were also associated with limited HL. The likelihood of marginal HL was higher among those with lower education, ≥2 chronic diseases, poor self-rated health (RRR = 1.48, 95% CI = 1.09, 2.00), vision impairment (RRR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.99) and hearing impairment (RRR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.08, 2.08). CONCLUSIONS Over two-thirds of older adults faced difficulties in reading, understanding, exchanging, and using health information and resources. There is a pressing need to create awareness about the issues that could result from the mismatch between healthcare system demands and the HL of older adults.
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- Sumithra Devi Suppiah
- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Australia; Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
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- Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; Progamme in Health Sevices and Systems Reseach, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia; Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia; School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, LaTrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Centre, Singapore; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Jessup RL, Awad N, Beauchamp A, Bramston C, Campbell D, Semciw A, Tully N, Fabri AM, Hayes J, Hull S, Clarke AC. Staff and patient experience of the implementation and delivery of a virtual health care home monitoring service for COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:911. [PMID: 35831887 PMCID: PMC9277602 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Provision of virtual health care (VHC) home monitoring for patients who are experiencing mild to moderate COVID-19 illness is emerging as a central strategy for reducing pressure on acute health systems. Understanding the enablers and challenges in implementation and delivery of these programs is important for future implementation and re-design. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of staff involved with the implementation and delivery, and the experience of patients managed by, a VHC monitoring service in Melbourne, Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A descriptive qualitative approach informed by naturalist inquiry was used. Staff interviews were analysed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Patient experience was captured using a survey and descriptive statistics were used to describe categorical responses while content analysis was used to analyse free text responses as they related to the CFIR. Finally, data from the interviews and patient experience were triangulated to see if patient experience validated data from staff interviews. RESULTS All 15 staff were interviewed, and 271 patients were surveyed (42%). A total of four final overarching themes emerged: service implementation enablers, service delivery benefits for patients, fragmentation of care, and workforce strengths. 19 subthemes aligned with 18 CFIR constructs from staff and patient data. CONCLUSION Rapid implementation was enabled through shared resources, dividing implementation tasks between senior personnel, engaging furloughed healthcare staff in design and delivery, and having a flexible approach that allowed for ongoing improvements. Benefits for patients included early identification of COVID-19 deterioration, as well as provision of accurate and trustworthy information to isolate safely at home. The main challenges were the multiple agencies involved in patient monitoring, which may be addressed in the future by attributing responsibility for monitoring to a single agency.
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- R L Jessup
- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia. .,Allied Health Research, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia. .,School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, 3086, Australia. .,School of Rural Health, Monash University, Sargeant St, Warragul, 3820, Australia.
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- Allied Health Research, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia
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- Allied Health Research, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia.,School of Rural Health, Monash University, Sargeant St, Warragul, 3820, Australia.,Department of Medicine - Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health Research, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia.,Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health Research, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 185 Cooper Street, Epping, Melbourne, 3075, Australia
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Beauchamp A, Talevski J, Nicholls SJ, Wong Shee A, Martin C, Van Gaal W, Oqueli E, Ananthapavan J, Sharma L, O'Neil A, Brennan-Olsen SL, Jessup RL. Health literacy and long-term health outcomes following myocardial infarction: protocol for a multicentre, prospective cohort study (ENHEARTEN study). BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060480. [PMID: 35523501 PMCID: PMC9083432 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Low health literacy is common in people with cardiovascular disease and may be one factor that affects an individual's ability to maintain secondary prevention health behaviours following myocardial infarction (MI). However, little is known about the association between health literacy and longer-term health outcomes in people with MI. The ENhancing HEAlth literacy in secondary pRevenTion of cardiac evENts (ENHEARTEN) study aims to examine the relationship between health literacy and a number of health outcomes (including healthcare costs) in a cohort of patients following their first MI. Findings may provide evidence for the significance of health literacy as a predictor of long-term cardiac outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS ENHEARTEN is a multicentre, prospective observational study in a convenience sample of adults (aged >18 years) with their first MI. A total of 450 patients will be recruited over 2 years across two metropolitan health services and one rural/regional health service in Victoria, Australia. The primary outcome of this study will be all-cause, unplanned hospital admissions within 6 months of index admission. Secondary outcomes include cardiac-related hospital admissions up to 24 months post-MI, emergency department presentations, health-related quality of life, mortality, cardiac rehabilitation attendance and healthcare costs. Health literacy will be observed as a predictor variable and will be determined using the 12-item version of the European Health Literacy Survey (HLS-Q12). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval for this study has been received from the relevant human research ethics committee (HREC) at each of the participating health services (lead site Monash Health HREC; approval number: RES-21-0000-242A) and Services Australia HREC (reference number: RMS1672). Informed written consent will be sought from all participants. Study results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and collated in reports for participating health services and participants. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12621001224819.
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- Alison Beauchamp
- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine - Western Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine - Western Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre, Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health, Ballarat Health Services - Grampians Health, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Deakin Rural Health, Deakin University, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Data Science and AI, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, The Northern Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- Cardiology, Ballarat Health Services - Grampians Health, Ballarat, Vic, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Heart, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Training, Food & Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
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- School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Staying Well Programs, Northern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Jessup RL, Bramston C, Beauchamp A, Gust A, Cvetanovska N, Cao Y, Haywood C, Conilione P, Tacey M, Copnell B, Mehdi H, Alnasralah D, Kirk M, Zucchi E, Campbell D, Trezona A, Haregu T, Oldenburg B, Stockman K, Semciw AI. Impact of COVID-19 on emergency department attendance in an Australia hospital: a parallel convergent mixed methods study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049222. [PMID: 36927862 PMCID: PMC8718342 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people are accessing healthcare. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on emergency department (ED) attendance for frequent attenders and to explore potential reasons for changes in attendance. DESIGN This convergent parallel mixed methods study comprised two parts. SETTING An interrupted time-series analysis evaluated changes in ED presentation rates; interviews investigated reasons for changes for frequent ED users in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting. PARTICIPANTS A total of 4868 patients were included in the time series. A subgroup of 200 patients were interviewed, mean age 66 years (range 23-99). RESULTS Interrupted time-series analysis from 4868 eligible participants showed an instantaneous decrease in weekly ED presentations by 36% (p<0.001), with reduction between 45% and 67% across emergency triage categories. 32% did not know they could leave home to seek care with differences seen in English versus non-English speakers (p<0.001). 35% reported postponing medical care. There was a high fear about the health system becoming overloaded (mean 4.2 (±2) on 6-point scale). Four key themes emerged influencing health-seeking behaviour: fear and/or avoidance of hospital care; use of telehealth for remote assessment; no fear or avoidance of hospital care; not leaving the house for any reason. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated reduced ED use by a vulnerable population of previously frequent attenders. COVID-19 has resulted in some fear and avoidance of hospitals, but has also offered new opportunity for alternative care through telehealth.
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- Rebecca Leigh Jessup
- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health (ARCH), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warrigal, Victoria, Australia
- Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, LaTrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warrigal, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine - Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
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- Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warrigal, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Office of Research, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Office of Research, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Rockhampton Hospital, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Transcultural and Language Services, Northern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Trezona Consulting Group, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health (ARCH), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, LaTrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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Clarke AC, Hull S, Semciw AI, Jessup RL, Campbell D, Fabri AM, Tully N, Bramston C, Hayes J. Descriptive Analysis of a Telephone Based Community Monitoring Service for COVID-19. J Community Health 2021; 46:1124-1131. [PMID: 33977436 PMCID: PMC8112833 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-021-00996-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has required health services to rapidly respond to the needs of people diagnosed with the virus. Over 80% of people diagnosed with COVID-19 experience a mild illness and there is a need for community management to support these people in their home. In this paper we present, a telephone based COVID-19 community monitoring service developed in an Australian public health network, and we describe the rapid implementation of the service and the demographic and clinical characteristics of those enrolled. A retrospective mixed methods evaluation of the COVID-19 community monitoring service using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework. Eight hundred and fifty COVID-19 positive patients were enrolled, 54% female, 45% male, mean age 34 years SD 17. Four hundred and nine (48%) patients were born outside Australia. Among the 850 patients, 305 (36%) were classified as having a high risk of serious illness from COVID-19. The most prevalent risk factors were cardiovascular disease (37%), lung disease (30%) and age over 60 years (26%). The most common reported ongoing symptoms were fatigue (55%), breathing issues (26%) and mental health issues such as low mood (19%). There were no deaths in patients that participated in the service. The process of risk stratification undertaken with telephone triage was effective in determining risk of prolonged illness from COVID-19. Telephone monitoring by trained health professionals has a strong potential in the effective management of patients with a mild COVID-19 illness.
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- A C Clarke
- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia.
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Allied Health Research, Northern Health, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Allied Health Research, Northern Health, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia
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- Hospital Without Walls Directorate, Northern Health, 1231 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia
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Jessup RL, Tacey M, Glynn M, Kirk M, McKeown L. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a comprehensive care plan to reduce hospital acquired complications in an Australian hospital: protocol for a mixed-method preimplementation and postimplementation study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e034121. [PMID: 32690732 PMCID: PMC7375497 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A new healthcare standard (Standard 5: Comprehensive Care) has been introduced by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare. Standard 5 advocates for organisational leadership to develop and maintain systems and processes to deliver patient-centred comprehensive care plans that include appropriate screening to identify and mitigate risks associated with hospitalisation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a comprehensive care and risk evaluation (Comprehensive Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE)) plan to reduce hospital acquired complications (HACs) in an Australian hospital network. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study will comprise a mixed-method pre and post implementation concurrent triangulation evaluation design. The primary clinical outcome will assess the reduction of routinely reported HACs (pressure care and falls), selected based on the likely reliability of routinely collected data prior to implementation. Secondary clinical outcomes will include length of stay and activity-based costing data for each episode, in-hospital mortality, expected and unplanned readmissions within 28 days, compliance with CARE plan completion and referrals for at risk patients, staff satisfaction, patient satisfaction and barriers and enablers to implementation. We expect that the incidence of other HACs (malnutrition, delirium, violence and aggression, and suicide and self-harm) may increase as routine methods for assessing risk were not in place prior to implementation of the CARE plan. We will therefore collect data on incidence of these HACs as tertiary outcomes. Our primary cost-effectiveness outcome will be calculation of an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been received from Northern Health Low Risk Ethics Committee. The results of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences.
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- Rebecca Leigh Jessup
- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- Academic & Research Collaborative in Health (Northern ARCH), School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Research, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine and Radiology, The University of Melbourne-Parkville Campus, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Clinical Practice Improvement, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Medical Services, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Clinical Practice Improvement, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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