Publications by authors named "Y Hochman"
This study explored the coping experiences of mothers of children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 mothers. The data were thematically analyzed to gain in-depth understanding of their coping experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Many patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) present in cardiac arrest. Mechanical chest compressions are a common tool in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and have their benefits as well as disadvantages and reported complications. In recent years, veno-arterial extracorporeal oxygenation membrane (VA-ECMO) has proven to be a promising tool in these circumstances and is now considered part of the treatment algorithm in emergent and refractory cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia treated through ablation, a procedure that carries risks, including a rare but fatal complication known as atrio-esophageal fistula.
- Two patients, a 67-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman with preexisting health issues, developed this complication about six weeks after undergoing radiofrequency ablation and presented with severe symptoms that rapidly worsened.
- Prompt recognition of symptoms like fever, neurological deficits, and gastrointestinal bleeding is crucial, as untreated atrio-esophageal fistula can lead to death, and early diagnosis is essential for potential treatment interventions.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to contain it have had a disproportionate impact on families with young children, especially with disabilities. This study examined factors associated with burden and growth among parents of young children in Israel, while comparing parents of children with and without disabilities. We hypothesized that the association between family functioning, informal social support, and perceived adequacy of educational services and burden and growth would be moderated by disabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: COVID-19 has had a disproportionate and unprecedented impact on children with disabilities, their parents and families. This impact has been particularly evident during periods of lockdowns and severe restrictions.
Objective: This study employed the social model of disability to illuminate negative and positive experiences of Israeli parents of children with disabilities during the first COVID-19 lockdown, as well as the way social environments, particularly educational and welfare services, shape that experience.