For Healthcare Practitioner(articles)

Understanding and Boosting Mental Health For Family Caregivers Our mental health influences how we think, feel and behave. Having solid mental health doesn’t mean that one does not go through bad times or experience emotional problems. But just as physically healthy people are better able to bounce back from illness or injury, people with strong mental health are better able to bounce back from adversity, trauma, and stress. Taking control of one’s own mental health helps cope with a specific Read More

The Healthcare industry reports the most workplace injuries and that number has skyrocketed with the current COVID-19 situation. However, all of these injuries and deaths have been entirely preventable. Some techniques that healthcare facilities have used to keep workplaces injuries down are the following. Setting goals for zero injuries and illnesses then planning to make that a reality. Making staff safety the most important and fundamental value over anything else in the organisation, while this won’t always be the most Read More

Original Publishing Date: 24/02/2017 Publisher: THE WIRE Author: Deepanshu Mohan Proper healthcare recognizes quality, not quantity, as the key to better care, better health, and reduced costs. In India public healthcare, especially in rural areas, has always been a low priority. India continuously struggles to cope with the healthcare requirements of the country’s exploding population. The medical attention required puts a relentless pressure on the system, hospitals, professionals who do not have sufficient investments, equipment, facilities, and training. With uniquely Read More

Original Publishing Date: 30 June 2020 Publisher: Forbes Author: Sarah Lindenfeld Hall “Health care professionals must recognize and work with these essential, but unpaid and informal health care workers.” The pandemic has made life even more stressful for caregivers with their loved ones’ health being at greater risk and the complications that could arise if they themselves were to fall sick.  With increased precautions coming into place to restrict the spread of the infection, caregivers aren’t allowed inside for their loved Read More

Publisher: Becker’s Hospital Review Author: Daniel E. Ansel “Families are the major provider of long-term care, but research has shown that caregiving exacts a heavy emotional, physical, and financial toll. Many caregivers who have the dual role of caregiver and breadwinner experience conflicts between these responsibilities. ” Around 29% of the US adult population either provide care or are the primary health contact for someone who is ill. It is estimated that this number will only continue to rise in the coming Read More

“Although we cannot lessen the loss of a loved one, we can provide family members with clear, concise, and accurate information about the death, and access to helpful resources …These actions facilitate the healing process for family members.” There has been a spike in the rate of deaths across the world due to COVID-19. With social distancing protocols being followed, families have been distraught at not being able to be with their loved one in critical condition. Anxiety has plagued Read More

Publisher – Uniformed Services University “Sleep and circadian disruption can have negative health and safety consequences including impaired immune function and increased accidents and errors.” With the entire world facing COVID-19 currently, hospital workers have been at the forefront, risking their lives to save others. Their ability to function is of utmost importance in this battle. They are required to be in their best state to overcome the crisis that has plagued the world. The recommended hours of sleep are 7-9 per Read More

Publisher: The California State University Author: Jennifer Moore Ballentine “In this time, palliative care is just as critically needed as fluids, fever reducers, and respirators…(Palliative care workers)’ role in the time of COVID-19 is to keep the ‘care’ in healthcare.” The COVID-19 pandemic has put unimaginable stress on healthcare systems and healthcare professionals; it has also put under immediate danger a specific population: the elderly, frail and those with underlying illnesses. In the face of this crisis, the normal concerns Read More

Original Publishing Date: 07-06-2019 Publisher: The NEWS Minute Author: Geetika Mant “While the conversation around mental health has come to include more psychiatric disorders like dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more common issues like anxiety and depression, the impact of caregiving on carers isn’t given enough attention.” The article goes through the experiences of four caregivers of those with aggravated mental illness. It also includes conversations with mental health professionals about the importance of self care for caregivers. Caregiver burden Read More

  “Using appropriate precautions at work can help minimize risk and exposure to COVID-19 patients and, in turn, can protect families too.” The rising cases of COVID-19 is worrying to healthcare professionals as they may also carry the virus home. Some of them have taken drastic steps like only seeing their family through the window or video calls while others take a shower and change clothes before heading back home. Dr. Rupp, MD, professor and chief of the infectious diseases Read More