1.The Use of an illuminative evaluation approach in the implementation assessment of a higher education institute course offered in the pandemic
The Philippine Journal of Psychiatry 2023;4(1-2):14-21
While the regular evaluation of academic courses is an essential exercise for qualityassurance and improvement, among other purposes, the courses developed and offeredin the abrupt shift to remote learning during the pandemic merit monitoring andevaluation. An implementation assessment is recommended and the use of anIlluminative Approach is illustrated.
Pandemics
2.Regional differences in online interest in COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy: A Google Trends analysis
Manuel S. Vidal Jr. ; Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco ; Melissa D.L. Amosco
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023;47(4):190-198
Background:
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women may turn to online information searches regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination.
Objective:
We aimed to determine global online interest in COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy.
Materials and Methods:
We utilized Google Trends data to determine the global search volume index (SVI) for the search terms “COVID-19 in pregnancy” and “COVID vaccine pregnancy” from January 1, 2020, to February 12, 2022, and ranked the top 15 search queries via their individual SVIs to assess the worldwide distribution of interest. Using Pearson correlation, we correlated several economic and pandemic-related country-specific data with the SVIs for the two search terms, while we utilized a one-way analysis of variance to country income groups with the SVIs using ANOVA. Significant correlations were denoted with P < 0.05.
Results:
SVI for “COVID-19” in pregnancy showed a minimal and nonsignificant downward trend in 2022. SVI for this search term was positively correlated with the SVI for “COVID vaccine pregnancy” (P < 0.05). On the other hand, SVI for “COVID vaccine in pregnancy” showed an exponential decline from November 2020 to 2022. SVI for this search term was also negatively correlated with deaths per 100,000 cases (P < 0.05). Although this was nonsignificant, high-income countries showed higher online interest with the two search terms than low- to low-middle-income countries. There were no significant correlations among specific economic and pandemic-related country-specific data and SVI for both search terms.
Conclusion
We observed a constant online interest in COVID-19 in pregnancy during the time period of the study, which may reflect the watchful engagement of people in the absence of face-to-face physician consultations. Peak online interest in COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy declined steadily, which may reflect either vaccine hesitancy or an increase in public knowledge of COVID-19 vaccines. High-income countries have apparently higher online interest in COVID-19 vaccines, which may be due to access to early mass administration to the general public. These data can be used as a reference regarding future policy-making in the setting of potentially massive public health emergency in the future.
Infodemiology
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Pandemics
3.Possibility of Novel Influenza Pandemic and Preparedness Plan.
Journal of the Korean Medical Association 2005;48(9):904-913
No abstract available.
Influenza, Human*
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Pandemics*
4.Pandemic of novel influenza A (H1N1): Perspective and countermeasure.
Korean Journal of Medicine 2009;77(2):139-142
No abstract available.
Influenza, Human
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Pandemics
5.Treatment of Severe Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 Infection.
Infection and Chemotherapy 2009;41(5):265-271
No abstract available.
Influenza, Human
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Pandemics
6.Pandemic Influenza (H1N1 2009): Experience and Lessons.
Infection and Chemotherapy 2010;42(2):61-63
No abstract available.
Influenza, Human
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Pandemics
7.Development of ethical and operational guidelines for the delivery of surgical care in a COVID-19 referral hospital
Alvin B. Caballes ; Marie Carmela M. Lapitan ; Claudine B. Lukban ; Samantha G. Siahetong ; Maureen P. Villanueva, Brent G. Viray
Acta Medica Philippina 2021;55(2):237-241
Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only resulted in a public health crisis but has also strained hospital services. The provision of surgical care should therefore also be guided by ethical, and whenever applicable, also legal, principles.
Methods. An integrative approach that covers clinical and ethical dimensions, as well as spans the spectrum of surgical care, is therefore necessary. This action research involved three key steps: 1) identification of ethical dilemmas related to the provision of surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic; 2) preparation of clinical scenarios that highlight these dilemmas; and 3) determination of the appropriate options for the said scenarios, based on the best available evidence as well as most applicable ethical principles.
Results. Ethical theories included utilitarianism, human rights, and communitarianism. Ethical principles included non-maleficence, justice, autonomy, and beneficence. Values considered were duty, reciprocity, human life, efficiency, fairness, fidelity, ownership, social value, and fair innings. Also incorporated were informed consent, allocation principles, resource allocation, and triage. In terms of operational issues and surgical technical concerns, the following were considered: phased standards of care, categorization of interventions, prioritization, surgical approaches, infection control, diagnostics, patient welfare, staff welfare, operations protocols, surgical training, and communication. Key points derived from the ethical and technical considerations of surgical care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic are presented.
Conclusion. This action research involving a review of the literature and stakeholder engagement has provided a concise ethical and technical resource for surgical administrators, practitioners, and trainees.
COVID-19
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Pandemics
8.Treatment of Severe Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 Infection.
Infection and Chemotherapy 2009;41(5):265-271
No abstract available.
Influenza, Human
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Pandemics
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