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Healthcare Workers’ Well-Being Is Ethical Concern During Pandemic
Half of 1,257 healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients in 34 hospitals in China reported depression, 45% reported anxiety, 34% reported insomnia, and 71.5% reported psychological distress, according to a recent study. These findings point to significant ethical concerns regarding clinicians’ well-being.
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Hospitals Use Telemedicine to Limit Exposures, Preserve PPE, Guide Patients to Right Setting
In October 2019, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, began using telemedicine to check in with patients who are discharged from the emergency department and ensure appropriate follow-up appointments are in place. As it turns out, the timing of its implementation was fortuitous, because the hospital has been able to quickly expand its telehealth platform to help with patients who might have contracted COVID-19.
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Remote and Live Group Lifestyle Interventions Work for Diabetes Management
Researchers found that both in-person and phone group lifestyle interventions can lead to weight loss among patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Researchers Study Link Between Diabetes and COVID-19 Deaths
Obesity and diabetes are important risk factors for severity of COVID-19, according to the results of a new study. The research also revealed that patients with diabetes and coronavirus infections need continuous glucose monitoring and insulin to better manage both their chronic illness and their infection.
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Leaders Under Pressure Can Learn Decision-Making Tactics
Leaders working in case management are under unforgiving time limits, pressures, and resource constraints that make decision-making difficult. The challenge relates to the way healthcare is moving and the speed with which change is occurring within organizations as they continue to change, form partnerships, and other issues.
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As COVID-19 Pandemic Enters Second Phase, At-Risk Populations Remain Vulnerable
Case managers faced many challenges in helping patients during the COVID-19 crisis, including connecting homeless patients to care and resources.
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Mental Health Month Observance Carries Extra Weight in COVID-19 Era
The burden of caring for so many ill patients and the challenges of social distancing underscore the importance of self-care.
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National Nurses Day Becomes Month-Long Celebration
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all Americans of the importance of these valiant frontline workers.
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Tips for Helping Stressed Caregivers
Taking short breaks, scheduling recovery time, and building rapport with trustworthy colleagues can help prevent burnout.
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Care for Caregivers More Important Now Than Ever
The extreme stress brought on by the healthcare industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted what should always be a concern: the need to care for the psychological well-being of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers.