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Telemedicine solutions for clinical care delivery during COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
Authors: Ganjali Raheleh , Jajroudi Mahdie , Kheirdoust Azam , Darroudi Ali , Alnattah Ashraf 
Published: July 2022

Background:The unexpected emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed mindsets about the healthcare system and medical practice in many fields, forcing physicians to reconsider their approaches to healthcare provision. It is necessary to add new, unique, and efficient solutions to traditional methods to overcome this critical challenge. In this regard, telemedicine offers a solution to this problem. Remote medical activities could diminish unnecessary visits and provide prompt medical services in a timely manner.ObjectiveThis scoping review aimed to provide a map of the existing evidence on the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on delineation functions and technologies, analyzing settings, and identifying related outcomes.MethodsThis review was conducted following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. PubMed and Scopus databases were systematically searched based on specific eligibility criteria. The English publications included in this study focused on telemedicine systems implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide clinical care services. Two independent reviewers screened the articles based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The relevant features of telemedicine systems were summarized and presented into the following four domains and their subcategories, including functionality, technology, context, and outcomes.ResultsOut of a total of 1,602 retrieved papers, 66 studies met the inclusion criteria. The most common function implemented was counseling, and telemedicine was used for diagnosis in seven studies. In addition, in 12 studies, tele-monitoring of patients was performed by phone, designed platforms, social media, Bluetooth, and video calls. Telemedicine systems were predominantly implemented synchronously (50 studies). Moreover, 10 studies used both synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Although most studies were performed in outpatient clinics or centers, three studies implemented a system for hospitalized patients, and four studies applied telemedicine for emergency care. Telemedicine was effective in improving 87.5% of health resource utilization outcomes, 85% of patient outcomes, and 100% of provider outcomes.ConclusionThe benefits of using telemedicine in medical care delivery systems in pandemic conditions have been well–documented, especially for outpatient care. It could potentially improve patient, provider, and healthcare outcomes. This review suggests that telemedicine could support outpatient and emergency care in pandemic situations. However, further studies using interventional methods are required to increase the generalizability of the findings.
Changes in blood pressure and related risk factors among nurses working in a negative pressure isolation ward
Authors: Wang Yaoyao , Tian Junzhang , Qu Hongying , Yu Lingna , Zhang Xiaoqin , Huang Lishan , Zhou Jianqun , Lian Wanmin , Wang Ruoting , Wang Lijun , Li Guowei , Tang Li 
Published: July 2022

ObjectiveTo observe changes in blood pressure (ΔBP) and explore potential risk factors for high ΔBP among nurses working in a negative pressure isolation ward (NPIW).MethodsData from the single-center prospective observational study were used. Based on a routine practice plan, female nurses working in NPIW were scheduled to work for 4 days/week in different shifts, with each day working continuously for either 5 or 6 h. BP was measured when they entered and left NPIW. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess potential risk factors in relation to ΔBP ≥ 5 mm Hg.ResultsA total of 84 nurses were included in the analysis. The ΔBP was found to fluctuate on different working days; no significant difference in ΔBP was observed between the schedules of 5 and 6 h/day. The standardized score from the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) was significantly associated with an increased risk of ΔBP ≥ 5 mm Hg (odds ratio [OR] = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.00–1.24). Working 6 h/day (vs. 5 h/day) in NPIW was non-significantly related to decreased risk of ΔBP (OR = 0.70), while ≥ 2 consecutive working days (vs. 1 working day) was non-significantly associated with increased risk of ΔBP (OR = 1.50).ConclusionThis study revealed no significant trend for ΔBP by working days or working time. Anxiety was found to be significantly associated with increased ΔBP, while no &lt;2 consecutive working days were non-significantly related to ΔBP. These findings may provide some preliminary evidence for BP control in nurses who are working in NPIW for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The comparative analysis of SARIMA, Facebook Prophet, and LSTM for road traffic injury prediction in Northeast China
Authors: Feng Tianyu , Zheng Zhou , Xu Jiaying , Liu Minghui , Li Ming , Jia Huanhuan , Yu Xihe 
Published: July 2022

ObjectiveThis cross-sectional research aims to develop reliable predictive short-term prediction models to predict the number of RTIs in Northeast China through comparative studies.MethodologySeasonal auto-regressive integrated moving average (SARIMA), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Facebook Prophet (Prophet) models were used for time series prediction of the number of RTIs inpatients. The three models were trained using data from 2015 to 2019, and their prediction accuracy was compared using data from 2020 as a test set. The parameters of the SARIMA model were determined using the autocorrelation function (ACF) and the partial autocorrelation function (PACF). The LSTM uses linear as the activation function, the mean square error (MSE) as the loss function and the Adam optimizer to construct the model, while the Prophet model is built on the Python platform. The root mean squared error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE) and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) are used to measure the predictive performance of the model.FindingsIn this research, the LSTM model had the highest prediction accuracy, followed by the Prophet model, and the SARIMA model had the lowest prediction accuracy. The trend in medical expenditure of RTIs inpatients overlapped highly with the number of RTIs inpatients.ConclusionBy adjusting the activation function and optimizer, the LSTM predicts the number of RTIs inpatients more accurately and robustly than other models. Compared with other models, LSTM models still show excellent prediction performance in the face of data with seasonal and drastic changes. The LSTM can provide a better basis for planning and management in healthcare administration.ImplicationThe results of this research show that it is feasible to accurately forecast the demand for healthcare resources with seasonal distribution using a suitable forecasting model. The prediction of specific medical service volumes will be an important basis for medical management to allocate medical and health resources.
Conceptualization of Participation: A Qualitative Synthesis of Brain Injury Stakeholder Perspectives
Authors: Rajala Caitlin , Waterhouse Camden , Evans Emily , Erler Kimberly S. , Bergin Michael J. , Bannon Sarah M. , Slavin Mary D. , Kazis Lewis E. 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundThe return to participation in meaningful life roles for persons with acquired brain injury (pwABI) is a goal shared by pwABI, their families, clinicians, and researchers. Synthesizing how pwABI define participation will help to identify the aspects of participation important to pwABI and can inform a person-centered approach to participation outcome assessment. To-date, the qualitative synthesis approach has been used to explore facilitators and barriers of participation post-stroke, and views about participation among individuals with stroke in the UK.ObjectivesThis paper's objectives are to (1) conduct a scoping review of qualitative literature that defines and characterizes participation from the perspective of pwABI of any type, (2) synthesize how pwABI define and categorize participation, and (3) link the themes identified in the qualitative synthesis to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) using standardized linking rules to enhance the comparability of our findings to other types of health information, including standardized outcome measures.MethodsWe completed a scoping review of qualitative literature. Our search included PubMed, APA PsychInfo, CINAHL, and Embase databases and included articles that (1) had qualitative methodology, (2) had a sample ≥50% pwABI, (3) had aims or research questions related to the meaning, definition, perception, or broader experience of participation, and (4) were in English. Qualitative findings were synthesized using Thomas and Harden's methodology and resultant themes were linked to ICF codes.ResultsThe search identified 2,670 articles with 2,580 articles excluded during initial screening. The remaining 90 article abstracts were screened, and 6 articles met the full inclusion criteria for the qualitative synthesis. Four analytical themes emerged: (1) Essential Elements of Participation (2) How pwABI Approach Participation, (3) Where pwABI Participate, and (4) Outcomes of Participation. Each overarching theme included multiple descriptive themes.ConclusionIn this paper, we identified themes that illustrate key components of participation to pwABI. Our results provide insight into the complex perspectives about participation among pwABI and illustrate aspects of participation that should hold elevated importance for clinicians and researchers supporting participation of pwABI.
Sustaining capacity building and evidence-based NCD intervention implementation: Perspectives from the GRIT consortium
Authors: Rakhra Ashlin , Mishra Shivani , Aifah Angela , Colvin Calvin , Gyamfi Joyce , Ogedegbe Gbenga , Iwelunmor Juliet 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundImplementation science has been primarily focused on adoption of evidence-based interventions, and less so on sustainability, creating a gap in the field. The Global Research on Implementation and Translation Science (GRIT) Consortium is funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHBLI) to support the planning, implementation, and sustainability of Late-Stage Phase 4 Translational Research (T4TR) and capacity building for NCD prevention and control in eight low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper highlights perspectives, including barriers, facilitators, opportunities, and motivators for sustaining capacity building and evidence-based hypertension interventions within LMICs.MethodsGuided by the Capacity, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior (COM-B) Model, this study surveyed GRIT consortium members on the barriers, facilitators, key motivators, and opportunities for sustaining capacity building and evidence-based hypertension interventions in LMICs. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes and patterns across responses.ResultsTwenty-five consortium members across all eight sites and from various research levels responded to the survey. Overarching themes identifying facilitators, key motivators and opportunities for sustainability included: (1) access to structured and continuous training and mentorship; (2) project integration with existing systems (i.e., political systems and health systems); (3) adaption to the local context of studies (i.e., accounting for policies, resources, and utilizing stakeholder engagement); and (4) development of interventions with decision makers and implementers. Barriers to sustainability included local policies and lack of infrastructure, unreliable access to hypertension medications, and lack of sufficient staff, time, and funding.ConclusionSustainability is an important implementation outcome to address in public health interventions, particularly as it pertains to the success of these initiatives. This study provides perspectives on the sustainability of NCD interventions with a focus on mitigating their NCD burden in LMICs. Addressing multilevel factors that influence the sustainability of capacity building and interventions will have notable implications for other global NCD efforts going forward. Current and future studies, as well as consortium networks, should account for sustainability barriers outlined as it will strengthen program implementation, and long-term outcomes.
Efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopy versus other spine surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zheng Bin , Xu Shuai , Guo Chen , Jin Linyu , Liu Chenjun , Liu Haiying 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) versus other forms of spine surgery.MethodsElectronic databases were systematically searched up to February 2022. The authors used Review Manager 5.3 to manage the data and perform the review.ResultsAfter the preliminary selection of 239 studies from electronic databases, the full inclusion criteria were applied; 16 studies were found to be eligible for inclusion. These 16 studies enrolled 1,488 patients: 653 patients in the UBE group, 570 in the microendoscopic discectomy group, 153 in the percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy group, and 70 in the posterior lumbar interbody fusion group. UBE was superior to microendoscopic discectomy regarding 1-day Visual Analog Scale(VAS) back pain scores (P &lt; 0.00001). No difference was found between UBE and microendoscopic discectomy regarding 1-day Visual Analog Scale leg pain scores (P = 0.25), long-term VAS back pain scores (P = 0.06), long-term VAS leg pain scores (P = 0.05), Oswestry Disability Index scores (P = 0.09) or complications (P = 0.19). Pooled analysis indicated that UBE was similar to percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy regarding 1-day VAS back pain scores (P = 0.71), 1-day VAS leg pain scores (P = 0.37), long-term VAS back pain scores (P = 0.75), long-term VAS leg pain scores (P = 0.41), Oswestry Disability Index scores (P = 0.07) and complications (P = 0.88). One study reported no difference between UBE and posterior lumbar interbody fusion regarding long-term VAS back pain, long-term VAS leg pain, or Oswestry Disability Index scores.ConclusionsUBE is superior to microendoscopic discectomy to relieve back pain 1 day postoperatively. However, these two procedures are similar regarding 1-day leg pain relief, long-term effects, and safety. UBE and percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy are similar regarding 1-day pain relief, long-term effects and safety. More evidence is needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of UBE versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion.
Análisis y evaluación de riesgos aplicados a la seguridad de la información bajo la norma ISO
Authors: Velepucha Sánchez María Angélica , Morales Carrillo Jéssica , Pazmiño Campuzano Marco Fernando 
Published: July 2022

El propósito del presente estudio fue diagnosticar el grado de los riesgos que sufren la información y activo que se encuentra en la distribuidora Bravel, ya que muchas empresas carecen de controles de seguridad por lo que no pueden garantizar la seguridad de la información. Esta investigación se encamino al análisis y evaluación para la gestión de activos de información mediante la secciones que tiene la norma iso/iec 27002, Se presenta los resultados aplicando la metodología del análisis y evaluación de riesgos con el diseño de diversos instrumentos como cuestionarios de los ítems que ha establecido la norma, en la cual nos permitirá conocer el riesgo que tiene la organización con respecto a la seguridad de la información como: clave de seguridad, datos del personal del área informática y usuarios de los sistemas, y realizar un testeo que permitieron establecer el diagnóstico de seguridad actual. Finalmente, y de acuerdo a los resultados del análisis y evaluación de los riesgos, se proponen los controles de seguridad para que sean integrados hacia el futuro dentro de un SGSI que responda a las necesidades de seguridad informática y de la información acorde a sus necesidades.
Primary care practice and cancer suspicion during the first three COVID-19 lockdowns in the UK: a qualitative study
Authors: Smith Claire Friedemann , Nicholson Brian D , Hirst Yasemin , Fleming Susannah , Bankhead Clare R 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected UK primary care, and as a result the route to cancer diagnosis for many patients.AimTo explore how the pandemic affected primary care practice, in particular cancer suspicion, referral, and diagnosis, and how this experience evolved as the pandemic progressed.Design and settingSeventeen qualitative interviews were carried out remotely with primary care staff.MethodStaff from practices in England that expressed an interest in trialling an electronic safety-netting tool were invited to participate. Remote, semi-structured interviews were conducted from September 2020 to March 2021. Data analysis followed a thematic analysis and mind-mapping approach.ResultsThe first lockdown was described as providing time to make adjustments to allow remote and minimal-contact consultations but caused concerns over undetected cancers. These concerns were realised in summer and autumn 2020 as the participants began to see higher rates of late-stage cancer presentation. During the second and third lockdowns patients seemed more willing to consult. This combined with usual winter pressures, demands of the vaccine programme, and surging levels of COVID-19 meant that the third lockdown was the most difficult. New ways of working were seen as positive when they streamlined services but also unsafe if they prevented GPs from accessing all relevant information and resulted in delayed cancer diagnoses.ConclusionThe post-pandemic recovery of cancer care is dependent on the recovery of primary care. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated vulnerabilities in primary care but has also provided new ways of working that may help the recovery.
General practice and patient characteristics associated with personal continuity: a mixed-methods study
Authors: Winkel Marije T te , Slottje Pauline , de Kruif Anja JTCM , Lissenberg-Witte Birgit I , van Marum Rob J , Schers Henk J , Uijen Annemarie A , Bont Jettie , Maarsingh Otto R 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundPersonal continuity of care is a core value of general practice. It is increasingly threatened by societal and healthcare changes.AimTo investigate the association between personal continuity and both practice and patient characteristics; and to incorporate GPs’ views to enrich and validate the quantitative findings.Design and settingA mixed-methods study based on observational, routinely collected healthcare data from 269 478 patients from 48 Dutch general practices (2013–2018) and interviews with selected GPs.MethodFirst, four different personal continuity outcome measures were calculated relating to eight practice and 12 patient characteristics using multilevel linear regression analyses. Second, a thematic analysis was performed of semi-structured interviews with 10 GPs to include their views on factors contributing to personal (dis) continuity. These GPs worked at the 10 practices with the largest difference between calculated and model-estimated personal continuity.ResultsBoth a larger number of usual GPs working in a practice and a larger percentage of patient contacts with locum GPs were dose-dependently associated with lower personal continuity (highest versus lowest quartile −0.094 and −0.092, respectively,P<0.001), whereas days since registration with the general practice was dose-dependently associated with higher personal continuity (highest versus lowest quartile +0.017,P<0.001). Older age, number of chronic conditions, and contacts were also associated with higher personal continuity. The in-depth interviews identified three key themes affecting personal continuity: team composition, practice organisation, and the personal views of the GPs.ConclusionPersonal continuity is associated with practice and patient characteristics. The dose-dependent associations suggest a causal relationship and, complemented by GPs’ views, may provide practical targets to improve personal continuity directly.
Firmness evaluation of watermelon and melon using velocity dispersion of surface-acoustic-wave
Authors: Choi Pak-Kon , Sugashima Yu , Ikeda Takashi 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) velocity was measured in the frequency range of 400–7000 Hz in watermelon and melon to evaluate the firmness nondestructively. We showed that the positive velocity dispersion (velocity increases with increasing frequency) observed was caused by the fruit structure, which consists of a hard pericarp and underlying soft flesh. In watermelon, the low-frequency limit of the velocity dispersion curve observed for the pericarp predicted the SAW velocity in watermelon flesh, which was measured to be independent of frequency. In melon, the positive velocity dispersions observed for the pericarp as well as the flesh suggested a distribution of elasticity in the depth direction. Ripening for fourteen days caused a decrease in the SAW velocity by 34%–57% depending on the frequency. The present results demonstrate that the SAW velocity dispersion is a good measure of the firmness and ripening of fruits.
A comparison between Geant4 simulation and experiment for time-of-flight measurement
Authors: Zheng Li , Matsuzaki Hiroyuki , Yamagata Takeyasu 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
A self-constructed Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation has been built to simulate time-of-flight (TOF) measurement for 236U accelerator mass spectrometry. Time resolution of the experiment in 9.4 and 2 µg cm−2 of carbon foil cases are 2.633 ns and 1.853 ns, respectively. The time resolution of Geant4 simulation in 9.4 and 2 µg cm−2 of carbon foil cases are 1.997 ns and 1.379 ns, respectively. The results show a good agreement between Geant4 simulation and experiment at two different thicknesses of carbon foil cases. The results of Geant4 simulation and experiment show this TOF detection system has ultrasensitivity in timing measurement.
Ultra-thin midwavelength infrared absorber using bismuth based planar thin film metamaterials
Authors: Xu Qianqian , Wen Zhengji , Pan Xiaohang , Tan Chong , Zhang Jinguo , Qiu Qianli , Sun Yan , Chen Xin , Dai Ning , Chu Junhao , Hao Jiaming 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
We reveal the extraordinary potential of bismuth (Bi) based planar thin film metamaterials in achieving light perfect absorption for midwavelength infrared (MWIR) range from 3 to 6 μm. The proposed absorber is composed of an ultra-thin Bi film and a continuous metallic film separated by a dielectric spacer. Theoretical analyses show that the absorber exhibits narrowband absorption that can continuously span the whole MWIR range by varying the geometric parameters. Furthermore, it is found that the absorber displays wide-angle absorption up to 80° as well as polarization-insensitive properties. Experimental measurements are performed to corroborate the theoretical analyses.