Causes of Inappropriate Laboratory Test Ordering from the Perspective of Medical Laboratory Technical Professionals: Implications for Research and Education.
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac076
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Inappropriate laboratory test ordering is a significant and persistent problem. Many causes have been identified and studied. Medical laboratory professionals (MLPs) are technical staff within clinical laboratories who are uniquely positioned to comment on… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory test; test ordering; inappropriate laboratory; test ... See more keywords
Special Report The Importance of Medical Laboratory Scientists and the Number of Doctoral Scientists that Began Their Career by Working on the Front Lines of Laboratory Medicine.
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac143
Abstract: BACKGROUND Due to dwindling numbers of medical laboratory scientists (MLS), we are faced with staffing issues due to lack of visibility, recognition, low wages, and perceived lack of opportunities for upward career mobility. A brief… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; laboratory scientists; survey; medical laboratory ... See more keywords
The Hidden Crisis in the Times of COVID-19: Critical Shortages of Medical Laboratory Professionals in Clinical Microbiology
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00241-22
Abstract: The COVID pandemic has put a spotlight on laboratory medicine, showcasing how vital diagnostic testing is for society and the health care system. It has also brought to light and accelerated the critical shortage of… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; clinical microbiology; laboratory professionals; microbiology ... See more keywords
Promotion to Top-Tier Journal and Development Strategy of the Annals of Laboratory Medicine for Strengthening its Leadership in the Medical Laboratory Technology Category: A Bibliometric Study.
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DOI: 10.3343/alm.2022.42.3.321
Abstract: Background A bibliometric analysis of the Annals of Laboratory Medicine (ALM) was performed to understand its position in the medical laboratory technology category and to suggest a developmental strategy. Methods Journal metrics, including the number… read more here.
Keywords: journal; annals laboratory; medicine; medical laboratory ... See more keywords
The Forgotten (Invisible) Healthcare Heroes: Experiences of Canadian Medical Laboratory Employees Working During the Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.854507
Abstract: Objective The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the stressors and coping strategies of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and assistants (MLAs) working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada. Methods In this descriptive… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; laboratory employees; medical laboratory; working pandemic ... See more keywords
Examining the Mental Health, Wellbeing, Work Participation and Engagement of Medical Laboratory Professionals in Ontario, Canada: An Exploratory Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.876883
Abstract: Objectives The overall objective of this proposed project is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health, functioning and wellbeing of medical laboratory technologists (MLT) and medical laboratory technicians/assistants (MLT/A) in… read more here.
Keywords: health; mlt; mental health; medical laboratory ... See more keywords
Adaptation of medical laboratory scientists to workplace hazards – experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.997049
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed healthcare personnel's working environment and sense of security. Medical laboratory scientists were also faced with new occupational challenges. They were tasked with performing novel tests for SARS-CoV-2 without being… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; laboratory scientists; covid pandemic; adaptation medical ... See more keywords
Awareness and Knowledge of Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Barriers to Implementing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing among Medical Laboratory Scientists in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12050815
Abstract: Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now considered one of the greatest global health threats. This is further compounded by a lack of new antibiotics in development. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes can improve and optimize the use… read more here.
Keywords: medical laboratory; susceptibility testing; susceptibility; antimicrobial stewardship ... See more keywords
Factors Affecting Resilience of Nursing, Optometry, Radiography and Medical Laboratory Science Students
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083867
Abstract: Background: The concern over the high level of stress experienced by students of the caring professions has led to increased attention being paid to the promotion of their resilience. Most earlier studies have focused on… read more here.
Keywords: nursing; resilience; health; optometry ... See more keywords
A Practical Approach to Using Quality Indicators in Continuous Quality Improvement Processes in a Medical Laboratory.
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DOI: 10.7754/clin.lab.2021.210339
Abstract: BACKGROUND The obligation of implementing the terms "risk management" and "quality indicators" led us to understand and apply them in the best possible way. The purpose of our study was to establish a guide of… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; quality indicators; risk; medical laboratory ... See more keywords