Challenges about Reorganizing a Hospital to Respond to the Covid-19 Outbreak: Experience from the University Hospital of Naples “Federico II”, Italy”

Emma, Montella; Alessandro, Frangiosa; Sabrina, Iodice; Salvatore, Bellopede; Ugo, Trama; Triassi, Maria

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“…It is the regional reference center for rare adult and paediatric diseases, the reference center for HIV treatment, the largest birth center in Southern Italy and is a highly qualified hospital in both surgery and medicine practice. Furthermore, it is part of the kidney and bone marrow transplant network 7 .…”

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Protecting Healthcare Workers on the Frontline of the COVID-19 Pandemic: interventions and observations from a Prospective Study

Emma

Sabrina

Alessandro

et al. 2023

MRAJ

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Background: Healthcare workers were at high risk of contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic due to their frontline commitment. This risk was higher than in the general population because they were exposed to the virus both at work and outside the hospital. Healthcare workers suffered from physical and psychological stress, which could lead to mental health problems. Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of four proactive interventions implemented to protect workers' health during the COVID-19 pandemic at the “Federico II” University Hospital in Naples, Italy. The study aimed to prevent both clinical and non-clinical risks, such as infections contagion and work-related stress. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted between April 9 and May 21, 2020, at the “Federico II” University Hospital. Healthcare personnel, who worked during the study period, were subject to four proactive interventions: (I) Classification based on the risk of exposure to SARS-Cov-2; (II) Healthcare surveillance: diagnostic surveillance (nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-Cov-2, rapid antigen tests and serological for the detection of IgM/IgG antibodies against SARS-Cov-2), clinical and epidemiological surveillance (physical examination and contact tracing), individual psychological support; (III) Contacts-tracing;(IV) Constant training and information. The study analysed the number of positive swabs in healthcare workers and hospitalised patients during the same period, comparing the incidence of cases with international data. Feedback from psychologists and occupational doctors was also collected to evaluate the impact on non-clinical risks. Results: The study found a low correlation between positive swabs in healthcare workers and patients, suggesting that the preventive measures in place were effective. Furthermore, feedback from psychologists and occupational doctors did not report an increase in stress-related sick leaves, thanks to the proactive actions. Conclusions: The considered proactive interventions proved to be useful to protect healthcare workers during the pandemic. The study highlights the importance of a proactive approach instead of a reactive one, and the necessity to contemplate both the protection from biological risks and the psychological support.

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Protecting Healthcare Workers on the Frontline of the COVID-19 Pandemic: interventions and observations from a Prospective Study

Emma

Sabrina

Alessandro

et al. 2023

MRAJ

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Current challenges in the healthcare sector and respective response measures

Меlnychenko,

Ovcharova

2024

Wiad Lek

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Aim: To improve the classification of current challenges in the healthcare sector and specify the areas of appropriate response measures. Materials and Methods: The work uses a systematic approach that enables the analysis of the study of individual challenges in the field of healthcare. The following scientific methods were used: analysis; dialectic; specification. Conclusions: The classification of current challenges and mechanisms for responding to them in the field of healthcare has been improved according. Each of these areas of response to healthcare challenges is to some extent interrelated and therefore has a synergistic effect.

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Challenges about Reorganizing a Hospital to Respond to the Covid-19 Outbreak: Experience from the University Hospital of Naples “Federico II”, Italy”

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Protecting Healthcare Workers on the Frontline of the COVID-19 Pandemic: interventions and observations from a Prospective Study

Protecting Healthcare Workers on the Frontline of the COVID-19 Pandemic: interventions and observations from a Prospective Study

Current challenges in the healthcare sector and respective response measures

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