Publications by authors named "Hagar Cohen Saban"

Background: Previous studies showed that the fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose has a protective effect against infection, as well as against severe disease and death. This study aimed to examine whether knowledge of a high-level antibody after the third dose may reduce compliance to the fourth booster dose among healthcare workers (HCWs).

Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study among HCWs vaccinated with the first three doses at Rambam Healthcare Campus, a tertiary hospital in northern Israel.

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Introduction: The fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose was found to protect against infection and more importantly against severe disease and death. It was also shown that the risk of symptomatic or severe disease was related to the antibody levels after vaccination or infection, with lower protection against the BA.4 BA.

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This study assessed humoral response to the third BNT162b2 dose among healthcare workers (HCW). This prospective cohort study of HCW tested for anti-spike antibodies (LIAISON SARS-CoV-2 S1/S2 IgG assay) at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after receiving the second BNT162b2 vaccine dose (tests 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively). A third (booster) vaccination dose was introduced before test 4.

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Objectives: We evaluated the antibody response to the BNT162B2 vaccine among healthcare workers (HCWs) to identify factors associated with decreased immunogenicity.

Methods: This prospective cohort study included consenting HCWs who completed a questionnaire regarding background illnesses, medications, and post-vaccination allergic reactions or rash. All HCWs were tested for anti-spike antibodies (LIAISON SARS-CoV-2 S1/S2 IgG assay) 1 and 3 months after the second vaccine dose.

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Aim: To validate the Hebrew version of the Person-Centered Care of Older People with Cognitive Impairment in the Acute Care scale.

Background: The Person-Centered Care of Older People with Cognitive Impairment in Acute Care scale is a reliable and valid measure to assess the extent to which person-centred care among people with dementia is adopted in the acute care setting.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using a self-reporting structured questionnaire was conducted with 678 professionals (69% nurses, 26% physicians, 5% other health care professionals) in five hospitals across Israel.

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