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Joan Rodes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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risk of needle stick injuries in the transmission of hepatitis c virus in Hospital Personnel
Journal of Hepatology, 1992Co-Authors: Eugenia M Hernandez, Miguel Bruguera, Trinidad Puyuelo, J M Barrera, Jose Sanchez M Tapias, Joan RodesAbstract:To assess the risk to Hospital Personnel of acquiring an hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection as a result of occupational exposure to needle-stick injuries, 81 employees who had parenteral exposure to an anti-HCV-positive source were followed for 12 months. None developed hepatitis and anti-HCV testing by a second-generation ELISA system of serum samples collected on the day of exposure and at 3, 6 and 12 months was negative. Consequently, a low efficacy of needle-stick injuries in the transmission of HCV in Hospital Personnel may be suggested.
Yuval Palgi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The effect of prolonged exposure to war-related stress among Hospital Personnel with different affect types: lessons from the Second Lebanon War and the Gaza "Cast Lead" operation.
European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2012Co-Authors: Yuval Palgi, Menachem Ben-ezra, Amit ShriraAbstract:Two studies examined peritraumatic symptoms due to war-related stress among Hospital Personnel with different affect types. In Study 1, we examined 80 Israeli Hospital Personnel during the period they were exposed to frequent missile attacks in the Second Lebanon War. In Study 2, we examined 67 and 74 Israeli Hospital Personnel during the time they were exposed and were not exposed, respectively, to missile attacks in the Gaza ‘‘Cast Lead’’ operation. In both studies, Hospital Personnel completed measures of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms as well as of positive- and negative-affect items (PA and NA, respectively). Exposed Personnel with a positive congruent (high PA and low NA) or a deflated incongruent (low PA and low NA) affective types had a lower level of peritraumatic symptoms compared to those with a negative congruent (low PA and high NA) or an inflated incongruent (high PA and NA) affective types. Study 2 further showed that among non-exposed Personnel, only Personnel with a negative congruent affective type had a higher level of peritraumatic symptoms compared to Personnel with other affective types. Clinical implications and required future studies are discussed. Keywords: PTSD; Second Lebanon War; Cast Lead; Hospital Personnel; negative affect; positive affect (Published: 25 October 2012) For the abstract or full text in other languages, please see Supplementary files in the column to the right (under Article Tools) Citation: European Journal of Psychotraumatology 2012, 3 : 7165 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v3i0.7165
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psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among Hospital Personnel during the gaza war a repeated cross sectional study
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2011Co-Authors: Menachem Benezra, Yuval Palgi, Jonathan Jacob Wolf, Amit ShriraAbstract:Abstract Studies of mental health among Hospital Personnel during armed conflict are scarce and usually include single time point investigations without a comparison group. The authors compared the psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning of exposed and unexposed Hospital Personnel at two time points. The research was conducted during 2009 and included a survey of two random samples of Hospital Personnel (physicians and nurses), one collected during the Gaza War and the other 6months later. Each sample included Hospital Personnel who were exposed to war-related stress and others who were not (Study 1: n =67 and 74 for exposed and unexposed, respectively; Study 2: n =57 and 50 for exposed and unexposed, respectively). Levels of psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning were measured. Compared to unexposed Hospital Personnel, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of post–traumatic symptoms during the Gaza War and 6months later. In addition, during the Gaza War, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of depressive symptoms. However, in the second study, depressive symptoms were similar to those found in the unexposed group. These findings may suggest that war-related stress is associated with post–traumatic symptoms among Hospital Personnel even 6months after exposure.
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Psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among Hospital Personnel during the Gaza War: A repeated cross–sectional study
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2011Co-Authors: Menachem Ben-ezra, Yuval Palgi, Jonathan Jacob Wolf, Amit ShriraAbstract:Abstract Studies of mental health among Hospital Personnel during armed conflict are scarce and usually include single time point investigations without a comparison group. The authors compared the psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning of exposed and unexposed Hospital Personnel at two time points. The research was conducted during 2009 and included a survey of two random samples of Hospital Personnel (physicians and nurses), one collected during the Gaza War and the other 6months later. Each sample included Hospital Personnel who were exposed to war-related stress and others who were not (Study 1: n =67 and 74 for exposed and unexposed, respectively; Study 2: n =57 and 50 for exposed and unexposed, respectively). Levels of psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning were measured. Compared to unexposed Hospital Personnel, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of post–traumatic symptoms during the Gaza War and 6months later. In addition, during the Gaza War, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of depressive symptoms. However, in the second study, depressive symptoms were similar to those found in the unexposed group. These findings may suggest that war-related stress is associated with post–traumatic symptoms among Hospital Personnel even 6months after exposure.
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the effect of prolonged exposure to war stress on the comorbidity of ptsd and depression among Hospital Personnel
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2009Co-Authors: Yuval Palgi, Menachem Benezra, Shai Langer, Nir EssarAbstract:Abstract The relationship between exposure to war stress and to traumatic and depressive symptoms among Hospital Personnel is understudied. Hospital Personnel who were exposed to frequent missile attacks and casualties of war, both military and civilians ( n =106), were assessed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and depression a month after the war between Lebanon and Israel erupted. Increased risk for PTSD symptoms was found to be highly associated with increased risk for depression. Logistic regression analysis showed that Hospital Personnel with increased risk for PTSD symptoms had a significantly elevated risk for depression in comparison to Hospital Personnel without increased risk for PTSD symptoms (odds ratio=18.86, 95%CI=4.08–87.07). These findings show that Hospital Personnel exposed to prolonged war stress exhibited higher levels of depression in comparison to previous single exposure researches. No profession differences were found in the levels of depression, but physicians were found to be less vulnerable than other Hospital staff to develop PTSD symptoms. PTSD symptoms were significantly associated with depression. The results warrant further longitudinal study.
Amit Shrira - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The effect of prolonged exposure to war-related stress among Hospital Personnel with different affect types: lessons from the Second Lebanon War and the Gaza "Cast Lead" operation.
European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2012Co-Authors: Yuval Palgi, Menachem Ben-ezra, Amit ShriraAbstract:Two studies examined peritraumatic symptoms due to war-related stress among Hospital Personnel with different affect types. In Study 1, we examined 80 Israeli Hospital Personnel during the period they were exposed to frequent missile attacks in the Second Lebanon War. In Study 2, we examined 67 and 74 Israeli Hospital Personnel during the time they were exposed and were not exposed, respectively, to missile attacks in the Gaza ‘‘Cast Lead’’ operation. In both studies, Hospital Personnel completed measures of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms as well as of positive- and negative-affect items (PA and NA, respectively). Exposed Personnel with a positive congruent (high PA and low NA) or a deflated incongruent (low PA and low NA) affective types had a lower level of peritraumatic symptoms compared to those with a negative congruent (low PA and high NA) or an inflated incongruent (high PA and NA) affective types. Study 2 further showed that among non-exposed Personnel, only Personnel with a negative congruent affective type had a higher level of peritraumatic symptoms compared to Personnel with other affective types. Clinical implications and required future studies are discussed. Keywords: PTSD; Second Lebanon War; Cast Lead; Hospital Personnel; negative affect; positive affect (Published: 25 October 2012) For the abstract or full text in other languages, please see Supplementary files in the column to the right (under Article Tools) Citation: European Journal of Psychotraumatology 2012, 3 : 7165 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v3i0.7165
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psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among Hospital Personnel during the gaza war a repeated cross sectional study
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2011Co-Authors: Menachem Benezra, Yuval Palgi, Jonathan Jacob Wolf, Amit ShriraAbstract:Abstract Studies of mental health among Hospital Personnel during armed conflict are scarce and usually include single time point investigations without a comparison group. The authors compared the psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning of exposed and unexposed Hospital Personnel at two time points. The research was conducted during 2009 and included a survey of two random samples of Hospital Personnel (physicians and nurses), one collected during the Gaza War and the other 6months later. Each sample included Hospital Personnel who were exposed to war-related stress and others who were not (Study 1: n =67 and 74 for exposed and unexposed, respectively; Study 2: n =57 and 50 for exposed and unexposed, respectively). Levels of psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning were measured. Compared to unexposed Hospital Personnel, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of post–traumatic symptoms during the Gaza War and 6months later. In addition, during the Gaza War, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of depressive symptoms. However, in the second study, depressive symptoms were similar to those found in the unexposed group. These findings may suggest that war-related stress is associated with post–traumatic symptoms among Hospital Personnel even 6months after exposure.
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Psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among Hospital Personnel during the Gaza War: A repeated cross–sectional study
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2011Co-Authors: Menachem Ben-ezra, Yuval Palgi, Jonathan Jacob Wolf, Amit ShriraAbstract:Abstract Studies of mental health among Hospital Personnel during armed conflict are scarce and usually include single time point investigations without a comparison group. The authors compared the psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning of exposed and unexposed Hospital Personnel at two time points. The research was conducted during 2009 and included a survey of two random samples of Hospital Personnel (physicians and nurses), one collected during the Gaza War and the other 6months later. Each sample included Hospital Personnel who were exposed to war-related stress and others who were not (Study 1: n =67 and 74 for exposed and unexposed, respectively; Study 2: n =57 and 50 for exposed and unexposed, respectively). Levels of psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning were measured. Compared to unexposed Hospital Personnel, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of post–traumatic symptoms during the Gaza War and 6months later. In addition, during the Gaza War, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of depressive symptoms. However, in the second study, depressive symptoms were similar to those found in the unexposed group. These findings may suggest that war-related stress is associated with post–traumatic symptoms among Hospital Personnel even 6months after exposure.
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation use training and self confidence in skills a self report study among Hospital Personnel
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2008Co-Authors: Laila Arnesdatter HopstockAbstract:Background Immediate start of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation have been highlighted as crucial for survival from cardiac arrest, but despite new knowledge, new technology and massive Personnel training the survival rates from in-Hospital cardiac arrest are still low. National guidelines recommend regular intervals of CPR training to make all Hospital Personnel able to perform basic CPR till advanced care is available. This study investigates CPR training, resuscitation experience and self-confidence in skills among Hospital Personnel outside critical care areas.
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motivation and adult learning a survey among Hospital Personnel attending a cpr course
Resuscitation, 2008Co-Authors: Laila Arnesdatter HopstockAbstract:AIM OF THE STUDY: A massive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training programme is continued in most Hospitals to make Hospital Personnel ready to take action in cases of cardiac arrest. Motivated course participants learn more and perform better than unmotivated course participants. This study investigates whether Hospital Personnel are motivated to participate in CPR courses and whether motivation correlates with important assumptions in adult learning. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey measuring learning motivation via the MSLQ instrument was performed among 361 Hospital Personnel before attending a CPR course. Assumptions of adult learning were identified and data were analysed in relation to these assumptions. RESULTS: Hospital Personnel are generally motivated for learning CPR. Respondents who had been prepared for the course, who had participated in the decision about attending the course, who were working in high-risk area for cardiac arrest or were nursing Personnel working in long-time close contact with patients were more motivated to CPR training than other Hospital Personnel. It seems like motivation correlates with adult learning assumptions such as the learners need to know, the learners self-concept, readiness to learn and orientation to learning. CONCLUSION: This study supports the assumption that CPR training should be based on an adult learning model. As preparedness, participation, readiness and relevance seem to be key factors, we may want to include these factors when training Hospital Personnel in CPR skills.
Menachem Benezra - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among Hospital Personnel during the gaza war a repeated cross sectional study
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2011Co-Authors: Menachem Benezra, Yuval Palgi, Jonathan Jacob Wolf, Amit ShriraAbstract:Abstract Studies of mental health among Hospital Personnel during armed conflict are scarce and usually include single time point investigations without a comparison group. The authors compared the psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning of exposed and unexposed Hospital Personnel at two time points. The research was conducted during 2009 and included a survey of two random samples of Hospital Personnel (physicians and nurses), one collected during the Gaza War and the other 6months later. Each sample included Hospital Personnel who were exposed to war-related stress and others who were not (Study 1: n =67 and 74 for exposed and unexposed, respectively; Study 2: n =57 and 50 for exposed and unexposed, respectively). Levels of psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning were measured. Compared to unexposed Hospital Personnel, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of post–traumatic symptoms during the Gaza War and 6months later. In addition, during the Gaza War, exposed Hospital Personnel had a significantly higher level of depressive symptoms. However, in the second study, depressive symptoms were similar to those found in the unexposed group. These findings may suggest that war-related stress is associated with post–traumatic symptoms among Hospital Personnel even 6months after exposure.
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the effect of prolonged exposure to war stress on the comorbidity of ptsd and depression among Hospital Personnel
Psychiatry Research-neuroimaging, 2009Co-Authors: Yuval Palgi, Menachem Benezra, Shai Langer, Nir EssarAbstract:Abstract The relationship between exposure to war stress and to traumatic and depressive symptoms among Hospital Personnel is understudied. Hospital Personnel who were exposed to frequent missile attacks and casualties of war, both military and civilians ( n =106), were assessed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and depression a month after the war between Lebanon and Israel erupted. Increased risk for PTSD symptoms was found to be highly associated with increased risk for depression. Logistic regression analysis showed that Hospital Personnel with increased risk for PTSD symptoms had a significantly elevated risk for depression in comparison to Hospital Personnel without increased risk for PTSD symptoms (odds ratio=18.86, 95%CI=4.08–87.07). These findings show that Hospital Personnel exposed to prolonged war stress exhibited higher levels of depression in comparison to previous single exposure researches. No profession differences were found in the levels of depression, but physicians were found to be less vulnerable than other Hospital staff to develop PTSD symptoms. PTSD symptoms were significantly associated with depression. The results warrant further longitudinal study.