Prevalence of Burnout Among Public Health Professionals: A Systematic Review.

Context: Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, health professionals-both clinical health care, as well as public health concentrations-have faced tremendous pressures. A growing body of literature indicates the pandemic has magnified already prevalent burnout rates among clinical health professionals and to what extent for public health professionals remains to be determined.

Objective: This study purpose is to conduct a systematic review of literature examining burnout prevalence among public health professionals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic-nationally and internationally-with identification of potential risk factors.

Modeling intrinsic factors of inclusive engagement in citizen science: Insights from the participants' survey analysis of CSI-COP.

Inclusive citizen science, an emerging field, has seen extensive research. Prior studies primarily concentrated on creating theoretical models and practical strategies for diversifying citizen science (CS) projects. These studies relied on ethical frameworks or post-project empirical observations.

Religiosity and type 2 diabetes self-management among Muslims residing in California.

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a public health issue that needs to be addressed. In the U.S.

The Factors Associated With Confidence in Using the Internet to Access Health Information: Cross-sectional Data Analysis.

Background: Confidence in health information access is a measure of the perceived ability to obtain health information. One's beliefs or perceived ability to access health information is particularly important in understanding trends in health care access. Previous literature has found that access to health information is lowest among society's most vulnerable population groups.

Use of Electronic Health Records and Quality of Ambulatory Healthcare.

Background This study aimed to measure the association between electronic health record (EHR) use and quality measures in ambulatory healthcare. Methodology A quantitative, retrospective, cross-sectional design was used by examining secondary data from the 2015-2016 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. The relationship between EHR use and seven quality measures was examined using the Donabedian model as a framework.

Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records and Ambulatory Healthcare Quality Measures.

Introduction Electronic Health Record (EHR) adoption rates for office-based physicians doubled between 2008 and 2015, from 42% to 89%, and more than 60% of all office-based physicians achieved meaningful use by 2016. The US government has paid billions of dollars in incentives to promote EHR meaningful use. Nonetheless, evidence linking EHR meaningful use to quality measures improvements is limited.

Bold leadership is needed for transforming health care.

Health care in the United States is going through significant changes and is at the forefront of the political landscape. While the health care debate rages on, leaders need to forge ahead and continue to work towards population-based health care and investing in their communities in a fiscally conscious way. Many innovations are happening but more needs to be done, especially in upstream services improving the health of the community.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Family Systems Intervention for Managing Pediatric Chronic Illness.

Despite recent increases of psychosocial programs for pediatric chronic illness, few studies have explored their economic benefits. This study investigated the costs-benefits of a family systems-based, psychosocial intervention for pediatric chronic illness (MEND: Mastering Each New Direction). A quasi-prospective study compared the 12-month pre-post direct and indirect costs of 20 families.

Passing the Turing Test Does Not Mean the End of Humanity.

In this paper we look at the phenomenon that is the Turing test. We consider how Turing originally introduced his imitation game and discuss what this means in a practical scenario. Due to its popular appeal we also look into different representations of the test as indicated by numerous reviewers.

Gestational trophoblastic disease: experience at a tertiary care hospital of Sindh.

Objective: To determine the frequency, clinical presentation and management outcomes of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD).

Study Design: Descriptive case series.

Place And Duration: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, from March 2003 to March 2004.

Adverse drug reactions: clinical assessment of drug induced disease.

Physicians are often confronted with patients who state that they are "allergic" to a drug. The goal of this review article is to help physicians to develop management plans for patients who present with drug induced diseases. It provides information that allows physicians to differentiate between reactions that are truly allergic in nature and those that are not immunologically mediated.