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NIHR: COVID-19 research voices
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Blogs
Thomas Walters, a Senior Research Nurse from London, describes his experience of going back to ICU and how that’s renewed his appreciation for research. Part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) COVID-19 Research Voices series. -
Content ArticlePippa Kent is one of those people who were told that from 1 August they no longer needed to shield to protect themselves from the coronavirus. While you might assume that, having been trapped inside her house for the past 18 weeks, she would embrace this newfound freedom with enthusiasm, the reality remains far from it. For those whose pre-existing medical conditions greatly increase the risk from COVID-19, there, naturally, is hesitation to embrace this sweeping change. Read Pippa's blog, published in the Guardian, on her first trips out and the fears she felt.
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Content ArticleThis is a report and survey analysis from Runnymede, the UK’s leading independent thinktank on race equality and race relations. Results show that black and minority ethnic (BME) people face greater barriers in shielding from coronavirus as a result of: the types of employment they hold (BME men and women are overrepresented among key worker roles)having to use public transport moreliving in overcrowded and multigenerational households morenot being given appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) at work. In all of these areas, most BME groups are more likely to be over-exposed and under-protected compared with their white British counterparts.
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Content ArticleCancer is the leading cause of death in the UK, and cancer doesn’t just stop because of a pandemic. Before COVID-19 there were around 367,000 new cases of cancer in the UK and, sadly, around 165,000 deaths. Early diagnosis followed by swift access to the most effective treatment remains as important as ever for survival. It is also essential to preserve cancer patients’ quality of life through a personalised, holistic approach to their care. Over 2 million people were estimated to be waiting for cancer screening, testing and treatment. In addition to this, many cancer patients may have been asked to shield, causing immediate disruption to daily life including not being able to see family and friends or do food shopping. In response to this crisis, Cancer Research UK conducted a survey aiming to understand the impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients’ testing, treatment and care, day-to-day lives and wellbeing, and support for government policies.
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Content ArticleThis update from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) provides the latest data and analysis related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on deaths and health data.
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Content ArticleIn this briefing The Health Foundation provides an overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social care in England. In part 1 they describe how the pandemic unfolded in the social care sector from March until June 2020, and in part 2 they examine the factors that contributed to the scale and severity of outbreaks in care homes. In part 3 they attempt to quantify the disruption to health and social care access from February until the end of April 2020.
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The cost of uncoordinated responses to COVID-19
lzipperer posted an article in Data, research and statistics
This blog post from Aral and Eckles highlights a study done at the Social Analytics Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examining the impact of the uncoordinated responses to COVID-19 across the United States. The blog links to the original study and other related materials. -
Content ArticleThis article from Petriceks and Schwartz, published in Palliative & Supportive Care, describes a four-element approach centered on Goals, Options, Opinions and Documentation that serves as an effective structure for clinicians to have conversations with patients and families to address care management when the path forward is unclear.
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The world turned upside down: Uncertainty and COVID-19
lzipperer posted an article in Letter from America
This month’s Letter from America explores uncertainties stemming from the COVID pandemic. Letter from America is the latest in a Patient Safety Learning blog series highlighting new accomplishments and patient safety challenges in the United States. -
Content ArticleNHS England and Improvement set out the NHS's priorities for the remainder of 2020-21 in a “phase three letter” sent to local leaders.
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Content ArticleHow is COVID-19 repeating patterns of existing health inequalities? What factors are driving the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the health of ethnic minority populations? And what needs to happen next? Helen McKenna talks to Natalie Creary, Programme Delivery Director at Black Thrive, and James Nazroo, Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester.
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Content ArticleThe coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will leave a deep and lasting scar on the mental health of millions in this country. The devastating loss of life, the impact of lockdown and loneliness, and the inevitable recession that lies ahead will affect all of us. New mental health problems have developed as a result of the pandemic and existing mental health problems have gotten worse. To understand how they can best support people during this uncertain time, Mind carried out research to understand the experiences of people with pre-existing mental health problems, the challenges that they are facing, the coping strategies that they are using, and the support they would like to receive.
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Content ArticleIt’s just as important to look after our mental health as it is our physical health. There are simple steps we can take to do this for ourselves and for other people. This short guide, from the Centre for Mental Health, provides practical tips about mental health at this time. Also attached is a PowerPoint presentation, looking at the impact of the pandemic on mental health, those most at risk of poor mental health and what would help to prevent or address difficulties.
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DIY face masks with clear panels
PatientSafetyLearning Team posted an article in Blogs
The National Deaf Children's Society have produced resources to help others understand the impact that mask-wearing can have on the deaf community. Face masks with clear panels in them could help some deaf children who rely on lip-reading or sign language to get a better view of the face. This is not a solution that will suit all deaf people or be suitable in all situations but it will help prevent some people from feeling more isolated during the pandemic and enable them to understand what is happening with their their care if they are accessing healthcare services. Resources include:Infographic video with tips for communicating with deaf children when wearing a maskDIY tutorials for making masks with clear panelsBlog: The impact of face masks on deaf children. -
Content ArticleNHS Reset is an NHS Confederation campaign to help shape what the health and care system should look like in the aftermath of the pandemic. In this blog, part of a series of comment pieces from NHS Confederation members and partners, Rachel Power reflects on how COVID-19 has brought health inequalities into sharp focus and how it will take a nationwide effort to reduce them.
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Content ArticleBetween 30 June - 05 July 2020, the College conducted a survey to assess its members' views on the current preparedness to restart planned services.
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Content ArticleIn this podcast from TEN, Dr Shikta Das, Scientific Lead from C4X Discovery and lecturer at University College London, discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and the risks to the BAME community.
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What it’s like to be a nurse during COVID-19: A visual interview
Martin Hogan posted an article in Safety stories
In this comic-strip style piece of art, Daniel Locke interviews nurse Daniel Hansen about his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the medium of graphics, this interview is increasingly more realistic and powerful -
Content ArticleNHS England is pushing plans to introduce a ’call before you walk’ model for accident and emergency by winter. But are the health service and the public ready for such a significant shift? HSJ bureau chief and performance lead James Illman tracks the prospects and progress in HSJ's Recovery Watch newsletter.
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Content ArticleFrom bereavement to job losses, to loneliness and relationship breakdown, the psychological strains caused by the coronavirus crisis have affected our mental wellbeing. The psychological impact of the pandemic is an evolving and complex picture that is unlikely to be fully understood for some time. To help navigate the emerging landscape, the Guardian has collected data on five issues faced by the population to measure what life has been like in Britain over the past four months. The Guardian also spoke to charities providing support to people for insight on the trends behind the data.
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Content ArticleWatch this NHS Confederation webinar which take a closer look at what employers have been doing to support staff wellbeing during the pandemic – and what the future needs to look like in creating the best places to work for everyone. The webinar was chaired by Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of NHS Confederation.
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Content ArticleRehab4Addiction have created resources to help increase understanding and awareness of all aspects of coping with the stress of bereavment and the lockdown. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, many people who live with depression are struggling to stay afloat during mandated or self isolation. The aim is that this resource can be one of many stepping stones for those struggling and their loved ones to better understand their situation and lead them to find a safe and supportive environment, especially during the pandemic.
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Content ArticleBetween 30 June and 5 July 2020, the Royal College of Anaesthetists conducted a survey to assess its members' views on the current preparedness to restart planned services. The results found that doctors are not confident their hospitals would cope with a second COVID-19 surge and that more anaesthetists are suffering mental distress than ever before as morale drops.
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Content ArticleThe COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the delivery of healthcare services around the globe. This has resulted in important loss of life for our communities, including health professionals that have been exposed to the disease in their workplace. A human factors approach to the recent changes introduced due to the pandemic can help identify how we can minimise the impact of human error in these circumstances. Tejos et al., in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, present a case study illustrating the application of human factors in the difficult times we are going through at present.
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Content ArticleLea Lane is a US travel writer who hasn’t left her home in over four months, except for medical reasons. Lea gives her own personal account of having coronavirus and the longer term effects it is having on her "Trump has claimed that 99% of cases of COVID-19 are 'totally harmless.' His take is 'live with it.' Many thousands of COVID-19 survivors are unfortunately doing just that, suffering strange, debilitating symptoms that come and go for months after first coming down with the novel virus. Unfortunately we are discovering that the disease can not only be deadly, but chronic — or as sufferers call it, 'long-haul.'
