Publications by authors named "J Schaefer Mojica"
Article Synopsis
- Telemedicine emerged as a key solution for healthcare access during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for Doctors-to-the-Barrios (DTTBs), who can consult specialists remotely to enhance patient care.
- The study aimed to identify factors influencing telemedicine acceptance among DTTBs, using a structured questionnaire and linear regression analysis to evaluate various determinants.
- Results indicated that a positive attitude and high self-efficacy among DTTBs significantly contributed to their acceptance of telemedicine, emphasizing the importance of organizational culture in this context.
Aedes mosquitoes, as vectors of medically important arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses), constitute a major public health threat that requires entomological and epidemiological surveillance to guide vector control programs to prevent and reduce disease transmission. In this study, we present the collaborative effort of 1 year of Aedes ageypti (Linnaeus, 1762) mosquito-based arbovirus surveillance in 2 geographically distinct regions of Latin America (Nicaragua and Ecuador). Adult female mosquitoes were collected using backpack aspirators in over 2,800 randomly selected households (Nicaragua, Ecuador) and 100 key sites (Nicaragua) from 8 distinct communities (Nicaragua: 2, Ecuador: 6).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate whether a new preoperative education and discharge planning protocol reduced unexpected discharge delays for patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for head and neck cancer.
Methods: A quality improvement (QI) intervention was implemented in January 2021 with several components to address historically prolonged observed lengths of stay (LOS) with head and neck cancer patients. The intervention added a preoperative educational visit with a head and neck cancer advanced practice provider, a standardized preoperative speech and swallow assessment, a personalized patient care plan document, discussion of inpatient hospital stay expectations, and early discharge planning.
Objectives: Perception about Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine provides information about awareness on identifying disabilities and managing their impact on activities of daily living; however, misconceptions about the field continue to exist among both students and physicians. This study aims to describe the perceptions of clinical clerks and interns towards the practice and role of Rehabilitation Medicine in management of patients.
Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study.