Publications by authors named "Tolan E"

Objective: This study aimed to identify factors associated with burnout in nurses and nurses' opinions regarding interventions to promote well-being during crisis conditions such as those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Burnout among nurses is prevalent under usual conditions and may increase during crises such as COVID-19.

Methods: Researchers conducted a survey of 1103 frontline nurses in a single New York City hospital during the first (spring 2020) and second (fall 2020/winter 2021) local waves of COVID-19.

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Background: Few studies have analyzed patient education materials provided at discharge. To the best of our knowledge, there are no comprehensive studies analyzing and reporting the content of breastfeeding discharge packets within the United States.

Objective: This study analyzed the extent to which patient education materials provided at discharge from maternity facilities in Massachusetts cover topics that support successful breastfeeding.

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Background: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (MDPH) Mass in Motion Program (MiM) facilitates the adoption of community-level strategies that promote healthy weight in 52 municipalities. MiM provided the platform for enhancing postdischarge continuity of care for breastfeeding.

Objective: This study aimed to improve the continuity of breastfeeding care and support for mothers by enhancing postdischarge care infrastructure and supportive contacts for women and families.

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Article Synopsis
  • Lack of health professional support significantly impacts mothers' ability to meet breastfeeding goals, leading to a need for improved clinician education.
  • The project created a free, accessible 1.5-hour online continuing education tutorial for healthcare providers on breastfeeding management, resulting in over 1600 clinicians completing it within one year.
  • Feedback from the first tutorial prompted the development of a second tutorial, which further addresses essential topics related to breastfeeding, aligning with Healthy People 2020 objectives.
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