Bagshaw (2004) notes "the modern commercial aircraft cabin is maintained with adequate environmental control for the comfort of most healthy individuals" (p. 417). Occupational health nurses frequently deal with a population that may include unhealthy individuals or those with pre-existing conditions. It is critical for occupational health nurses to stay current with major hazards faced by frequent flyer business travelers to assist in identifying and preventing adverse health effects associated with these exposures.
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J Emerg Med
January 2025
Emergency Medicine Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Background: Emergency departments (EDs) around the world are facing a crippling crisis of overcrowding, a complex problem caused by a variety of factors. One contributing factor is the overutilization of EDs by patients with frequent visits.
Objective: This study aims at measuring the prevalence of this phenomenon and better understanding the characteristics of high utilizers.
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University Children's Hospital, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany.
Unlabelled: In 2022, over 1,000,000 people from Ukraine fled to Germany, mostly women and children. The aim of this study was to determine health status and socio-demographic background of Ukrainian refugee minors in Germany and to compare that to German minors. In this study, Ukrainian refugees of all ages, who voluntarily made contact with the study centres via flyers or refugee shelters, were interviewed with the help of trained interpreters from 09-12/2022.
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November 2024
Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia.
Background: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic there were midwifery workforce deficits reported in Australia, but inadequate workforce data to identify retention and attrition in the profession. In the post-pandemic era, workforce deficits continue. This paper reports on midwives' intentions to leave the profession and explores reasons for and factors associated with having high intention to leave, to inform strategies that can address retention and attrition of midwives.
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November 2024
College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients face higher infection risks from invasive procedures, highlighting the critical role of ICU nurses in infection prevention. Clear differentiation between the patient and healthcare zones is essential for effective hand hygiene and disinfection, yet research on this topic is limited.
Aim: To assess ICU nurses' perception of the concept of patient and healthcare zones and evaluate their similarity and accuracy in identifying the zones.
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