A Case for Federal Labor Legislation to Protect Underpaid Home Care Workers.
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DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2022.860
Abstract: The National Domestic Worker's Bill of Rights Act aimed to remedy nearly a century of labor and health inequities facing a majority of the home health workforce-including home health workers, personal care aides, and professional… read more here.
Keywords: care workers; labor; federal labor; home care ... See more keywords
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) Infection Among Health Care Workers and Implications for Prevention Measures in a Tertiary Hospital in Wuhan, China
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.9666
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the exposure details and clinical characteristics of health care workers with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China? Findings In this single-center case series including 9684 health care workers, 110 of… read more here.
Keywords: covid; care workers; health care; disease ... See more keywords
Patient and Health Care Worker Perceptions of Communication and Ability to Identify Emotion When Wearing Standard and Transparent Masks.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.35386
Abstract: Importance Adoption of mask wearing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic alters daily communication. Objective To assess communication barriers associated with mask wearing in patient-clinician interactions and individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.… read more here.
Keywords: health care; mask; care workers; deaf hard ... See more keywords
SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Rate and Estimated Effectiveness of the Inactivated Whole Virion Vaccine BBV152 Against Reinfection Among Health Care Workers in New Delhi, India
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.42210
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the rate of reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 among a cohort of health care workers (HCWs) and the estimated effectiveness of the inactivated whole virion vaccine BBV152 against reinfection? Findings In this… read more here.
Keywords: estimated effectiveness; care workers; reinfection; health care ... See more keywords
Association of Receiving a Fourth Dose of the BNT162b Vaccine With SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Health Care Workers in Israel
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.24657
Abstract: Key Points Question Was there a benefit of vaccinating health care workers with a fourth dose of BNT162b2 vaccine during the Omicron variant outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic? Findings In this multicenter cohort study of… read more here.
Keywords: health; fourth dose; care workers; health care ... See more keywords
Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Acquisition in Health Care Workers According to Cumulative Patient Exposure and Preferred Mask Type
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.26816
Abstract: This cohort study compares the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 among health care workers by mask preference and level of patient exposure. read more here.
Keywords: patient exposure; health care; care workers; sars cov ... See more keywords
Essential, not peripheral: Addressing health care workers’ mental health concerns during the COVID‐19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12169
Abstract: In this Opinion, we synthesize recent evidence regarding the mental health impacts of the pandemic with an emphasis on health care workers. Departing from the literature that has already been published on this topic, we… read more here.
Keywords: health care; care workers; workers mental; health ... See more keywords
Long working hours and burnout in health care workers: Non‐linear dose‐response relationship and the effect mediated by sleeping hours—A cross‐sectional study
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DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12228
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Burnout among health care workers is highly prevalent and has profound impact on quality of care. Hospital on‐duty schedules lead to long working hours and short sleeping hours; both are common factors associated… read more here.
Keywords: working hours; health care; care workers; sleeping hours ... See more keywords
Determinants of violence towards care workers working in the home setting: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23351
Abstract: Abstract Background Home care is a rapidly growing industry. Violence towards home care workers is common, while also likely underreported. This violence adversely affects the physical and mental health of both workers and care recipients.… read more here.
Keywords: violence; care workers; determinants violence; care ... See more keywords
Effects of a dementia virtual reality‐based training with peer support for home care workers: A cluster randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5799
Abstract: Home care workers who are the first‐line care workers for community‐dwelling dementia patients often have limited dementia knowledge, skills, and empathy towards those with dementia. Research is sparse on dementia care training using virtual reality… read more here.
Keywords: care workers; care; virtual reality; home care ... See more keywords
Implementing interventions to reduce work-related stress among health-care workers: an investment appraisal from the employer’s perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s00420-019-01471-y
Abstract: Purpose The Stress-Prevention@Work implementation strategy has been demonstrated to be successful in reducing stress in employees. Now, we assess the economic return-on-investment to see if it would make for a favourable business case for employers.… read more here.
Keywords: work; health care; investment; care workers ... See more keywords