Publications by authors named "M Kroneman"
This article provides a snapshot of primary prevention activities in hospitals in 20 European high-income countries, based on inputs from experts of the Observatory's Health Systems and Policies Monitor (HSPM) network using a structured questionnaire. We found that in the vast majority of countries (15), there are no systematic national policies on primary prevention in hospitals. Five countries (Cyprus, Finland, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom) reported systematic primary prevention activities in hospitals, although in one of them (Cyprus) this was due to the fact that small hospitals in rural areas or less populated districts host providers of primary care.
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- The study evaluated how ready European countries were in providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for health and care workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Most countries faced PPE shortages, especially in home and long-term care settings, while HCW infection rates varied widely across countries due to differing testing approaches.
- No clear link was found between HCW infection rates and PPE preparedness or shortages, highlighting the need for better monitoring systems for both the general population and HCWs.
Background: Social prescribing connects patients with community resources to improve their health and well-being. It is gaining momentum globally due to its potential for addressing non-medical causes of illness while building on existing resources and enhancing overall health at a relatively low cost. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscored the need for policy interventions to address health-related social issues such as loneliness and isolation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAddressing health inequity during the COVID-19 pandemic through primary health care and public health collaboration: a multiple case study analysis in eight high-income countries.
Int J Equity Health
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health inequities among vulnerable populations and examines the collaboration between public health (PH) and primary health care (PHC) to address these challenges across eight different countries.
- - Findings reveal that all countries used outreach strategies for vulnerable groups, digital assessment tools in PHC, but faced issues with underrepresentation at decision-making levels and poor communication between PH and PHC.
- - The research emphasizes the need for better coordination and integration of PH and PHC to effectively respond to health crises, suggesting that understanding social determinants of health is crucial for improving outcomes for at-risk populations.
Background: Telemedicine (TM) contributes to bridge the gap between healthcare facilities and patients' homes with neuromuscular disease (NMD) because of mobility issues. However, its deployment is limited due to difficulties evaluating subtle neurological signs such as mild weakness or sensory deficits. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare delivery worldwide, necessitating rapid measures implementation by health care providers (HCPs) to protect patients from acquiring SARS-CoV-2 while maintaining the best care and treatment.
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