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Nursing Education Amidst Covid-19: Obstacles And Way Forward, Farida Bibi Mughal, Nasreen Rafiq, Bibi Hajira Irshad Ali
Nursing Education Amidst Covid-19: Obstacles And Way Forward, Farida Bibi Mughal, Nasreen Rafiq, Bibi Hajira Irshad Ali
School of Nursing & Midwifery
No abstract provided.
Maternal And Newborn Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Kenya: Re-Contextualising The Community Midwifery Model, Rachel Kimani, Rose Maina, Constance Shumba, Sheila Shaibu
Maternal And Newborn Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Kenya: Re-Contextualising The Community Midwifery Model, Rachel Kimani, Rose Maina, Constance Shumba, Sheila Shaibu
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Peripartum deaths remain significantly high in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted essential services, which could lead to an increase in maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. Furthermore, the lockdowns, curfews, and increased risk for contracting COVID-19 may affect how women access health facilities. SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that requires a community-centred response, not just hospital-based interventions. In this prolonged health crisis, pregnant women deserve a safe and humanised birth that prioritises the physical and emotional safety of the mother and the baby. There is an urgent need for innovative strategies to prevent the …
Caring For Vulnerable Populations During A Pandemic: Literature Review, Jennifer L. Marsh, Marilyn O'Mallon, Steven Stockdale, Danita R. Potter
Caring For Vulnerable Populations During A Pandemic: Literature Review, Jennifer L. Marsh, Marilyn O'Mallon, Steven Stockdale, Danita R. Potter
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations
Vulnerable populations account for a substantial proportion of the United States population. The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the elderly and those with underlying health issues as having the highest risk of mortality. This literature review utilizes a matrix approach to explore the challenges to providing care for the vulnerable elderly, those with underlying health issues, with disabilities, with low income or homelessness, and those with mental health concerns in these extreme times. Appropriate care for vulnerable populations in times of crisis requires focus and planning in critical areas. This article discusses the critical areas of communications and trust, policies …
What Do We Learn When The Unknown Suddenly Appears?, Kari Singletary, Linda Paradiso
What Do We Learn When The Unknown Suddenly Appears?, Kari Singletary, Linda Paradiso
Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Hidden Heroes: Tales From Caregivers, Part 4, Singapore Management University
Hidden Heroes: Tales From Caregivers, Part 4, Singapore Management University
Social Space
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unleash its effects on a global scale, most of us are glued to the news and social media for updates, and bracing ourselves for the impact of the coronavirus on our countries, communities and families. In the face of such uncertainty, it's only normal to feel anxious and afraid. However, if you're holed up at home letting your worries and fears get the better of you, it may be time to slow down and steer yourself into a calmer headspace.
Telehealth: An Important Player During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Naureen Akber Ali, Adeel Khoja
Telehealth: An Important Player During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Naureen Akber Ali, Adeel Khoja
School of Nursing & Midwifery
No abstract provided.