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{"title":"Text-Mining Analysis of Vision Statements Based on Korean Hospital Characteristics.","authors":"Ji-Hoon Lee, Duk-Young Cho, Sang-Sik Lee","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2524816","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2524816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to identify the status of hospital visions in Korea and understand the differences in vision based on hospital characteristics by conducting text mining. We collected 230 vision sentences from 85 Korean hospitals in 2024 through their websites. Major frequent words in visions were \"Hospital,\" \"Healthcare,\" \"Lead,\" \"Center,\" \"Treatment,\" \"Trust,\" \"Patient,\" \"Research,\" \"Best,\" and \"Customer\" counted over 15 times. As a result of network analysis, six clusters were formed. We confirmed the recent trends in hospital visions and related important words by hospital characteristics, such as ownership, type of hospital, and location.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144577021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Posture Analysis of Dental Doctors Using Digital Human Modeling.","authors":"Alex Bernard, Fasin Ahammad, Varaprasad Garapati","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2528911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2528911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WRMSD) is one of the noticeable problems among dental professionals, reporting musculoskeletal pain due to the prolonged working postures.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to investigate the factors that influence dental doctor's health and quality of life related to their working conditions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study adopted 2 methodologies: Questionnaire based survey and Digital Human Modeling. Based on the questionnaire survey, it has been observed that 81.3% of doctors are suffering from WRMSDs in various parts of the body such as: neck, shoulder, upper back, and lower back. Chi-Square test was conducted to identify the factors that contribute to WRMSD. Digital Human modeling through JACK simulation package in the study was used to analyze the forces exerted on the lumbar area (L4-L5) of the lower back which helps to determine the risk for low back injuries. Written consent was obtained from the participants before participating in the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results show that WRMSD has a significant association with factors such as working hours and experience. It has been observed that the lower back compressive force on standing and sitting postures were below the NIOSH Compression limit value. But the prolonged working hours lead to discomfort to the dentist while performing their job.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the study it has been concluded that WRMSD is more evident in standing position, especially while performing procedures with forward head postures and the postures followed for a prolonged period.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144568135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Patient-Centered Care Implementation in Indonesian Hospitals: Insights from a Literature Review.","authors":"Nauval Togi Prasetyo, Kusbaryanto","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2527721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2527721","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study is to assess the implementation of PCC in Indonesian hospitals. The methodology employed in this study involves doing a comprehensive review of existing literature. The search criteria included articles published from January 2019 to December 2023, focusing on the implementation of patient-centered care in Indonesian hospitals. The review revealed that PCC implementation in Indonesian hospitals varies across different facilities and PCC dimensions, including respect for patient preferences, emotional support, and care coordination. The implementation of PCC is linked to higher levels of patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes. There are challenges in the organizational setting, such as the complex schedule for attending physicians. Establishing guidelines, providing monetary incentives, and presenting role models are some potential strategies to overcome these barriers. The implementation of PCC in Indonesian hospitals has been executed and holds the potential to enhance patient satisfaction. There are still challenges and shortcomings in the implementation of PCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144568157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Presence of SARS-CoV-2 on Hospital Surfaces Before and After Disinfection: A Case Study of Two Large Hospitals in Urmia, Iran.","authors":"Mina Soltani, Farshad Bahrami Asl, Hassan Khorsandi, Vahid Shafiei-Irannejad","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2527722","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2527722","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Although inhalation of contaminated air and contact with contaminated surfaces were known as main routes of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, the degree of surface contamination in actual hospital environments and the effectiveness of regular disinfection remained crucial questions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on various hospital surfaces before and after disinfection in two large hospitals of Urmia megacity, Iran.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, a total of 144 samples were collected from high-touch surfaces inside and outside of patient rooms, both before and after disinfection. Samples were taken using sterile swabs and SARS-CoV-2 was identified <i>via</i> real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase-chain-reaction (rRT-PCR).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>SARS-CoV-2 was found on 38% (8/21) of surfaces within patient rooms in Hospital A and 20% (3/15) in Hospital B before disinfection. Rates of contamination outside patient rooms were 7/21 in Hospital A and 7% (1/15) in Hospital B. Especially, SARS-CoV-2 was positive in 81.8% of ventilation duct dampers (air outlet covers of mechanical ventilation) from Hospital A and 66.7% from Hospital B. Most importantly, no SARS-CoV-2 was found in any samples collected following disinfection (using benzalkonium chloride and 70% ethanol with a 15-minute contact time).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results revealed a high likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 being present on surfaces near patients. Many samples from ventilation duct dampers also tested positive, which pointed to the role of airborne transmission. Importantly, after cleaning, no SARS-CoV-2 was detected on any surfaces, showing that standard hospital cleaning practices effectively lower surface contamination.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144562094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Post-COVID Syndrome in Southern Tunisia: Prevalence, Clinical Spectrum, and Associated Factors Among Non-Severe Patients.","authors":"Nouha Ketata, Jihen Jdidi, Hanen Maamri, Mouna Baklouti, Fadhila Issaoui, Chakroun Olfa, Jamel Damak, Sourour Yaich, Yosra Mejdoub, Rania Hammemi","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2524796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2524796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Post-COVID syndrome, a long-term consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, remains insufficiently understood. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of post-COVID syndrome, describe its clinical spectrum, and identify associated factors among patients with non-severe forms of the disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional study using telephone interviews in Sfax, southern Tunisia, during January 2021. The study population included individuals who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in October 2020. Minors and deceased individuals were excluded. Post-COVID syndrome was defined as the persistence of symptoms for more than eight weeks following the initial COVID-19 diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 2,070 patients were enrolled. The sample included 1,230 women (59.4%), with a male-to-female ratio of 0.68. The median age was 40 years [semi-interquartile range (SIR): 12.5 years]. The prevalence of post-COVID syndrome was 41.6% (<i>n</i> = 861). Among these, 229 patients (26.5%) consulted a physician for persistent symptoms, and 122 (14.13%) underwent further paraclinical evaluation. The most commonly reported symptoms were ageusia (68.9%), cognitive difficulties including concentration and memory impairment (24.9%), and fatigue (17.4%). Independent factors significantly associated with post-COVID syndrome included: age under 60 years (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.50-2.66), female gender (AOR = 1.6; 95% CI: 1.35-1.96), history of chronic respiratory disease (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.2-2.8), history of cancer (AOR = 3.5; 95% CI: 1.03-12.2), anticoagulant therapy (AOR = 1.45; 95% CI: 1.1-1.8), salicylic acid use (AOR = 1.4; 95% CI: 1.1-1.9), and initial clinical severity categorized as mild (AOR = 5.5; 95% CI: 3.5-8.5) or moderate (AOR = 7.1; 95% CI: 4.2-11.9).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A better understanding of the long-term manifestations of COVID-19, such as post-COVID syndrome, is essential. In the context of widespread vaccination and evolving variants, multidisciplinary approaches must be reconsidered to improve patient follow-up and healthcare strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SARS-COV-2 PCR Test Positive Healthcare Workers and Their Contact Tracing at the Hospital.","authors":"Semiha Solak Grassie, Ferhat Baş, Egemen Ünal","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2524798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2524798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Many healthcare workers have been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These infected healthcare workers had contacts, some of whom later developed COVID-19. We aim to investigate the risks of contact and infection in different departments and professions in the hospital.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From April 2020 to September 2021, healthcare workers with COVID-19 were investigated from the follow-up files, respectively. The follow-up files included information on healthcare workers with COVID-19, as well as their contacts, contact patterns, and test results after 7 days of contact follow-up. The relationship between the occupations, the departments, COVID-19 patient care, and the contacts' degree, types, and test results was investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 464 healthcare workers were SARS-CoV-2 PCR-positive. While 230 (49.6%) healthcare workers had no contacts, 234 had 1094 contacts. The contact numbers were related to their occupation and department (<i>p</i> 0.028, 0.001). The cleaning staff had the highest contacts per person. Among all contacts, 112 (10.23%) were high risk, and 363 (33.18%) were social contacts. Healthcare workers providing healthcare to COVID-19 patients had a lower risk for high risk and social contacts, and after follow-up, COVID-19 infection (<i>p</i> 0.005, <i>p</i> 0.001, and <i>p</i> 0.017). After social contacts, healthcare workers had more COVID-19 infections than work-related contacts (<i>p</i> 0.00).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>COVID-19 was most prevalent among non-healthcare workers. Non-healthcare departments had the highest contact numbers. Social contacts had a higher risk of infection. Social areas, non-healthcare-related workers, and workers who did not provide healthcare to COVID-19 patients had a higher risk of COVID-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144531272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurses' Perceptions of Their Practice Environment in Public Hospitals: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Janita Pak Chun Chau, Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Kai Chow Choi, Danny Wah Kun Tong, Angela Mei Ling Kwok, Laveeza Butt, Eric Lu Shek Chan, Iris Fung Kam Lee, Diana Tze Fan Lee, Matthew D McHugh, David R Thompson","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2524814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2524814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study aims to investigate registered nurses' perceptions of their practice environment in public hospitals. A 12-month repeated cross-sectional study with quarterly surveys was conducted in 71 adult medical and surgical wards in four public hospitals in Hong Kong. The perceptions of nurses' practice environment were measured by the 31-item Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index administered in four quarterly survey waves (ranging from 604 to 865 participants). Four of the five subscales scored above 2.5 on average, indicating that these wards were considered favorable practice environments. The only subscale rated unfavorably was \"Staffing and resource adequacy.\"</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Nurses in Promoting Awareness and Access to Contraceptive Methods in Underserved Communities: Case of Isare Health District.","authors":"Jonathan Niciza, Joy Johnson Agbo, Great Iruoghene Edo, Huzaifa Umar","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2524800","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2524800","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Underserved communities often face significant reproductive health challenges, including limited access to contraceptive methods. In the Isare health district, rates of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases are high due to insufficient information and resources. To explore how nurses can play a crucial role in improving knowledge, awareness and accessibility of contraceptive methods within underserved communities. Explore specific strategies, interventions, and education programs that nurses can implement to empower community members to make informed decisions about contraception. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used and it was the qualitative data coding system that allowed us to obtain reliable results. Using Alain Bouchard's sampling technique, 72 community members and other health actors involved in the provision of contraceptive services were selected. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical software for the social sciences. The results of this article provided practical recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of nurses in promoting awareness and access to contraceptive methods. These recommendations include continuing education for nurses to strengthen their communication skills, developing culturally appropriate awareness campaigns, and strengthening collaboration with other health and community actors. We find that this article will direct the efforts of nurses, health professionals and decision makers in the Isare health district toward more effective strategies to promote awareness and access to contraceptive methods. By following our recommendations given in this article, it is possible to make a significant contribution to improving reproductive health and quality of life in underserved communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Hospitalist Physician Assistant/Associate in American Medicine.","authors":"Roderick S Hooker, James F Cawley, Mirela Bruza-Augatis, Kasey Puckett, Andrzej Kozikowski","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2514667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2514667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growth of physician assistants/associates (PAs) in hospital medicine is due to increased demand and insufficient physician-house staff. We compared the demographics and practice attributes of 4074 PAs in hospital medicine to 111,430 in all other specialties. Hospitalist PAs were younger (median age, 36 <i>vs.</i> 39), female (73.4% <i>vs.</i> 68.9%), resided in urban regions (93.3% <i>vs</i>. 92.4%), and worked in secondary positions (18.7% <i>vs.</i> 15.1%). However, hospitalist PAs indicated a higher burnout rate than all other specialties. The growth of PAs in hospital medicine makes them part of the strategy to meet the demand for specialized service delivery.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Critical Care Nurses' Waste Management Standards: A Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Risk Perception Study.","authors":"Shimmaa Mohamed Elsayed, Sameer A Alkubati, Basma Salameh, Awatif M Alrasheeday, Salam Bani Hani, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Asem Abdalrahim, Zaid ALBashtawy, Sa'd ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh","doi":"10.1080/00185868.2025.2514666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00185868.2025.2514666","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hospital waste has the potential to contain dangerous microorganisms. Potentially harmful bacteria found in hospital waste can cause infections in the public, healthcare personnel, and workers.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to determine waste management knowledge, attitudes, and practice and their relationship with risk perception among critical care nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was used. Data was collected using self-reported questionnaires to measure nurses' knowledge, attitude, practice, and risk perception toward waste management. The study was conducted in intensive care units at two major hospitals in the Alberehria government in Egypt.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 300 nurses were recruited. The risk perception measure revealed a slight positive association with nurses' practice and attitude, but a strong positive correlation with their knowledge. Furthermore, over two-thirds of the nurses scored moderate practice for waste management, and over half showed strong knowledge of waste management.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggest that factors such as level of education, gender, type of working units, experience years, and the number of working hours may influence waste management knowledge, attitudes, practice, and risk perception among nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":55886,"journal":{"name":"Hospital Topics","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}