Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(14)61127-2DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

israel-gaza conflict
4
israel-gaza
1

Similar Publications

Introduction: Contemporary data regarding the impact of war on cardiovascular disease is scarce. The Israel-Gaza war that erupted on October 7th, 2023, provided a tragic opportunity to explore the effect of war on the epidemiology, characteristics, and management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) living in areas of active armed conflict.

Methods: All patients admitted with ACS to our medical center, between October 7th, 2023, and January 6th, 2024, were retrospectively included.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Transforming Conflict Into Coexistence: Lessons Learned From the Israel-Gaza War.

J Grad Med Educ

December 2024

is a Psychiatry Resident Physician, Department of Graduate Medical Education, Community Memorial Healthcare, Ventura, California, USA.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Ensuring continuity of care in times of crisis: A longitudinal analysis of dementia care delivery during armed conflict.

J Alzheimers Dis

November 2024

Nursing Department, The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Ramat Aviv, Israel.

Background: Individuals with dementia are particularly vulnerable during emergency situations due to challenges with cognition, mobility, and daily functioning. However, little is known about how disruptive events may specifically impact the health of those with dementia.

Objective: To evaluate changes in health outcomes for individuals with and without dementia surrounding the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Navigating crisis: exploring the links between threat perceptions, well-being, individual and workplace resilience among general hospital staff.

Isr J Health Policy Res

November 2024

Emergency and Disaster Management Department, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Background: Hospital staff frequently encounter high-stress situations, emergencies, and disasters, which profoundly impact their well-being and resilience. The aim of the study was to examine associations between perceived threats, well-being, individual resilience, and resilience at work among staff of a general hospital, following the unexpected Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, and during the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a central Israeli public hospital, a level-two trauma center, surveying 434 staff members.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Augmented reality- virtual reality wartime training of reserve prehospital teams: a pilot study.

Isr J Health Policy Res

September 2024

Department of Emergency and Disaster Management, Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Article Synopsis
  • The pilot study explored the effectiveness of combining Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) with manikin technology for training reserve paramedics in airway management and intubation during the Israel-Gaza conflict, focusing on enhancing their preparedness in trauma situations.
  • It involved a 30-minute AR-VR training session followed by a quantitative questionnaire to assess changes in self-efficacy, resilience, medical knowledge, and competency among 15 reserve paramedics, achieving an 80% response rate.
  • Results revealed significant improvements in all areas measured after the training, indicating the potential benefits of AR-VR technology in emergency medical training.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!