Tech tools like health apps and online rehab programs are changing how doctors in Austria help patients with heart issues. These tools can make a big difference, but getting doctors to use them isn't always easy. Many things can affect whether or not doctors will use these tech tools. First, doctors need to see that these tools actually work. If they don't believe i...
Nurses in primary care face a lot of pressure. Their job is tough. They deal with sick people every day. This can be really stressful. But, what if having a strong spiritual life helps them handle this stress better? Researchers wanted to see if there's a link between how spiritually healthy nurses feel and how stressed they are. They thought that nurses with a stro...
In Singapore, health workers in emergency rooms have a tough job. They deal with many patients when it's extremely hot. A recent study looked at how these workers see heatwaves and what they think hospitals can do better. Heatwaves are a big deal in Singapore. They can make people very sick. The study found that workers in emergency rooms know this. They see more pa...
The latest twist in the Republican tax and spending bill has thrown a wrench into their plans. The Senate parliamentarian has flagged a key proposal to shift some food stamp costs to states, saying it breaks Senate rules. This is a big deal because Republicans were counting on billions in savings from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to balance ou...
In the realm of mental health care, telemental health services have emerged as a powerful tool. They tackle significant hurdles in delivering mental health support. To fully harness their potential, it is crucial to encourage more patients to use these services. However, there is a notable gap in understanding what drives patients to use or avoid telemental health se...
Occupational therapy (OT) is a crucial part of mental health care. But when it comes to early psychosis, its role is not as clear. A recent effort aimed to map out what we know about OT in early psychosis treatment. This involved a deep dive into existing research. The goal was to see how OT fits into the bigger picture of helping people through their first psychotic...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in how children access health care. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was a big deal. It made sure that kids could keep their Medicaid coverage without interruptions. This was a game-changer for many families. It ensured that children had steady access to health services during a time of great...
Health workers are always on the go. They need to keep learning to stay sharp. That's where apps like Doctor-to-Doctor (D2D) come in. D2D is a mobile app designed to support continuous learning in healthcare. This kind of learning is often called continuing medical education. One big question is how often health workers use these apps. The time spent on the app each ...
The world of cancer surgery is changing. It is not just about cutting out tumors anymore. Doctors are now looking at how to make surgery better for patients and more efficient for hospitals. This is where value-based health care comes in. It is a way of thinking that puts the patient first. It asks, "How can we make sure patients get the best care possible, whil...
The idea of receiving hospital-level care at home is not new. It has been around for a while and is known as Hospital-at-Home. Traditionally, this meant doctors and nurses visiting patients in their homes for check-ups and treatments. This approach has been quite successful. However, things started to change rapidly with the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, remote consul...