Development Of New Programs Research Articles

TEACHING PERSONNEL OF WESTERN KAZAKHSTAN DURING THE EDUCATIONAL REFORMS OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY

The main purpose of the article is to analyze the development of the Soviet system of education in the second half of the 20th century in Kazakhstan and in the West Kazakhstan region in particular. The value of the research lies in the fact that this historical period is a landmark for the educational sphere. It was during these years that important regulatory documents were adopted, the foundations for developmental and problem-based learning were laid, and new teaching methods were created. As a result of the application of comparative historical, statistical and logical methods, the main aspects of the research topic are revealed. Special attention is paid to the characteristics of the teaching activity and the contribution of individual representatives of the educational sphere. Thanks to their work, the implementation of state educational programs was underway, and above all, the transition to universal compulsory secondary education, an important indicator of which was the development of new programs and the improvement of students’ academic performance. Due to the tasks set, the article gives a qualitative analysis of students’ academic performance in schools in Uralsk, the West Kazakhstan region. After all, the general state of the educational sphere of Kazakhstan depended on the activities of the regions. The author presents the personal data of teachers of the West Kazakhstan region, with good results of mastering new programs, highlights the issues of staff retraining and generalization of the experience of innovative teachers. The result of the conducted research is to identify the main trends in the development of the education system in the Soviet period, consider the reform in education as a system, as well as identify its positive and negative aspects and highlight the educational reforms of the West Kazakhstan region as an integral part of the all-Union and republican reforms, identify its advances and controversies. The tasks and problems in the education system, in a changed form according to modern requirements, remain relevant today. Based on this, it is concluded that the field of application of the results of historical research is the modern education system. Historical analysis makes it possible to draw a parallel between the Soviet education system of the second half of the twentieth century and the objectives of the education system of independent Kazakhstan, since the main goal of all historical periods of development is a high level of development of the education system.

The Role of Employee Engagement in the Implementation of Total Quality Management at SD Negeri 001 Gunung Tabur

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of education through the active participation of all members within the institution. This study examines the role of employee engagement in the implementation of TQM at SD Negeri 001 Gunung Tabur, along with its factors and challenges. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that employee engagement, including teachers and administrative staff, plays a significant role in the application of TQM from planning, implementation, to evaluation. This engagement is reflected in various aspects, such as commitment to quality improvement, team collaboration, and active participation in teacher competency enhancement training. The challenges faced include human resource limitations, such as employees' lack of understanding of the importance of TQM, and material limitations, such as infrastructure and facilities. However, these challenges can be addressed through effective communication strategies and the development of new programs. The study concludes that optimal employee engagement is the key to the successful implementation of TQM in primary education environments.

Uncovering common elements among undergraduate leadership degree programs

PurposeThis research sought to determine if there existed a common set of courses amongst undergraduate leadership degree programs, provide guidance for new program development and program revision, promote discussion about future leadership curriculum development and provide a starting point for developing common leadership curriculum expectations nationally.Design/methodology/approachContent analysis was performed.FindingsProgram course similarities appear to represent the organic development of unofficial common core requirements within undergraduate leadership programs. Further, there appeared to be no significant trend as to which academic department leadership programs were placed.Originality/valueThis study identifies commonly occurring classes in traditional leadership degrees, offering insights for the development of new programs and assessment of current leadership degrees.

Barriers and Facilitators of Pediatric Obesity Prevention and Management (POPM) Programs in Korea: Focusing on the Questionnaire About the Linkage in Community Level.

Recent global trends indicate a rise in pediatric obesity, reflecting patterns also observed in South Korea. Given its significant impact on chronic disease prevalence in adulthood, pediatric obesity poses potential societal challenges. For pediatric obesity-related prevention or management programs in community level to operate effectively, there needs to be a clear understanding of barriers and facilitators of the programs. This study aims to establish a foundation for policy implementation, contributing to pediatric obesity prevention and management (POPM) in Korea. A survey was conducted among program providers involved in domestic POPM programs. A total of 577 individuals completed the survey, including those working in elementary and middle schools (n = 508) and public health centers (n = 69) nationwide. The questionnaire comprised 67 questions covering characteristics of respondents, purpose and contents of POPM programs, measurement of program outcome, level of inter- and intra-institutional linkage, difficulties in operating programs and factors that facilitate programs. A 5-point Likert scale was used for most questions. Descriptive statistics was employed to analyze characteristics of respondents in POPM programs. The level of linkage in POPM programs was assessed using perceived importance and actual degree of linkage. The difficulties in operating POPM programs were analyzed based on agreement responses, and facilitating factors of program activation were analyzed based on importance responses. The domestic POPM program showed low actual linkage compared to its perceived importance, both between institutions and among professions within institutions. Difficulties in operating the program included securing availability of students, encouraging participation of reluctant students and development of new programs. The survey suggested that schools require support from parents, guardians and family members, while public health centers need professional providers to facilitate such programs. The study highlights the urgent need for strategies to address pediatric obesity in South Korea. Weak institutional linkages hinder effective programs. Challenges include student availability, participation, and the need for innovative programs. New approaches to build partnerships in harmony among institutions are necessary. Implementing findings into policy can help prevent obesity in Korean children and adolescents.

Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System for Machining Some Industrial Parts

One thought about this work because we consider that the operating procedure of flexible systems could be introduced in most factories that propose and have as a priority large-scale production. The mode of operation and planning of each robot is very close to reality thanks to the 3D simulation, made in the Alice three-dimensional graphic environment. With this procedure, one can highlight the main characteristic of a flexible manufacturing system, that is, the flexibility obtained through automation and at the same time the saving of working time. Thanks to the fact that a computerized machine system is used, any piece can be executed, at any time and in any quantity, representing an advantage for any factory that uses this system. Another major advantage is the development of new programs that allow the solution of numerous problems related to the coordination of the various components of the system and the optimal operation of the machine.

The Impact of Short-Term Study in China Programs: Voices of Hong Kong University Students

AbstractDespite the mounting evidence supporting the effectiveness of short-term study abroad programs (such as Service-Learning programs) on university students’ development, few studies have been conducted to explore the impact of short-term study in China programs on young people from Hong Kong. This study employed a qualitative design method to examine the impact of three types of short-term study programs in China—summer school, cultural tour, and service-learning—on Hong Kong university students’ development and to explore both the facilitators of, and the barriers to, the impact of the programs. A total of 42 students from 17 short-term study in China programs were interviewed individually. Results showed that all three types of short-term study in China programs were perceived by participants as having a positive impact on their intercultural competence as well as their perceptions of, and attitudes toward, the Nation and Chinese people. Participants of service-learning programs also demonstrated enhanced global citizenship. However, these programs did not have any significant impact on their perceived identities as Hong Kong or Chinese citizens. Individual and program factors that facilitated or impeded the student’s gains from the programs were identified. These findings provide pioneer evidence for the positive impacts of short-term study in China programs on Hong Kong local university students and for the improvement of the current programs as well as the development of new programs in the future.

Design as a key factor in brand building: value congruence and brand identity through design

Modern marketing is rapidly developing in modern conditions. This process and its impact on the economic component and digital transformation requires effective consideration of all details. In the field of marketing, the terms "design" and "brand" are characterized by high dynamics and have their own characteristics in creating a brand. The main purpose of the study is to consider the role and prospects of using design as an important component in creating a brand in accordance with the requirements of identity and approaches to responding to changes in the external environment. Accordingly, the purpose of the article is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between design and brand in the development of the modern marketing environment and the integration of advertising in the Ukrainian economic market. The methodology includes both specialized and general scientific methods that allow you to reveal all the details in the study of brand marketing. Scientific novelty includes the analysis of modern influence strategies and the importance of design and brand in the reformation of the economic sector and the marketing sector in general. It has been established that brand development is the key to successful strategies, the development of new programs and projects. A brand designates a particular product or service in a special way. The visions of the concepts of "brand" and "design", their interaction, signs, advantages and disadvantages, relationship with the external environment have been presented. The functioning of the international marketing environment, the general state of branding, development trends, the dynamics of adaptation on the international arena are presented. The main conclusions are reflected in the process of proposition of further prospects for the development of design as a key component in the creation of a brand and its rapid development as the main marketing innovation in modern conditions.

Losing a part of life: experiences of cancer survivors accessing treatment and sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To explore experiences of sheltering in place and accessing treatment during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic among survivors with cancer receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy. Participants from two pilot studies evaluating TKI therapy use in the Southeastern United States during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020) were interviewed. Identical interview guides were used across both studies to assess participants' experiences accessing cancer treatment, sheltering in place, and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digitally recorded sessions were transcribed professionally and checked for accuracy. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant sociodemographics, and a six-step thematic approach was used to analyze interview data and identify salient themes. Dedoose qualitative research software was used to manage and organize qualitative codes, themes, and memos. Participants (n = 15) ranged from 43 to 84years of age, and were mostly female (53.3%), married (60%), and survivors with hematologic malignancies (86.7%). The research team identified five salient themes: Participants followed pandemic guidelines, Variable impact on well-being, Common feelings of fear, anxiety and anger, No barriers to accessing therapy and medical care, and Faith and God as powerful forces for coping. The conclusions of the study provide several implications for survivorship programs or clinics for supporting survivors who are taking chronic TKI therapy during COVID-19, including enhancement of current psychosocial support efforts for cancer survivors or development of new programs tailored to the unique needs of a survivor during a pandemic, such as focused coping strategies, modified physical activity programs, family/professional role changes, and access to safe public spaces.

Recommendations for post-implementation adaptations to optimize family navigation in pediatric primary care: a qualitative study with parents and navigators

BackgroundFamily Navigation (FN) is an evidence-based care management intervention designed to reduce disparities in access to care by providing families with individually tailored support and care coordination. Early data suggest FN is effective, but effectiveness is significantly influenced by both contextual (e.g. setting) and individual (e.g., ethnicity) variables. To better understand how FN could be tailored to address this variability in effectiveness, we set forth to explore proposed adaptations to FN by both navigators and families who received FN.MethodsThis study was a nested qualitative study set within a larger randomized clinical trial of FN to improve access to autism diagnostic services in urban pediatric primary care practices in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut serving low-income, racial and ethnic minority families. Following FN implementation, key informant interviews were conducted based on the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Expanded (FRAME) with a purposeful sample of parents of children who received FN (n = 21) and navigators (n = 7). Interviews were transcribed verbatim and were coded using framework-guided rapid analysis to categorize proposed adaptations to FN.ResultsParents and navigators proposed 38 adaptations in four domains: 1) content of the intervention (n = 18), 2) context of the intervention (n = 10), 3) training and evaluation (n = 6), and 4) implementation and scale-up (n = 4). The most frequently endorsed adaptation recommendations focused on content (e.g., lengthening FN, providing parents with additional education on autism and parenting children with autism) and implementation (e.g., increasing access to navigation). Although probes targeted critical feedback, parents and navigators were overwhelmingly positive about FN.ConclusionsThis study builds upon prior FN effectiveness and implementation research by providing concrete areas for adaptation and refinement of the intervention. Recommendations by parents and navigators have the potential to inform improvement of existing navigation programs and development of new programs in similarly underserved populations. These findings are critical as adaptation (cultural and otherwise) is an important principle in the field of health equity. Ultimately, adaptations will need to be tested to determine clinical and implementation effectiveness.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, registration number NCT02359084, February 9, 2015.

Preface to the CLTM-CLTD 2022 Special Issue

This preface opens the special issue on invited papers related to the 2023 edition of the MSc. and PhD. thesis contests organized by CLEI, the Latin American Center for Computing Studies.
 One of the main objectives of CLEI is furthering the scientific development of all Computing areas in Latin America. To recognize such developments, as well as the achievements of the graduate programs in the region, and promote the development of new programs, CLEI organizes yearly since 1993 the LatinAmerican Master Thesis Contest (CLTM), and since 2016 the Doctoral Thesis Contest (CLTD). Both events take place jointly with the Latin American Computing Conference (also known as CLEI conference) .
 In the 2022 edition, the conference took place in Armenia, Quindio, Colombia; both the MSc. and PhD. contests received a number of high quality submissions, leading to very interesting presentations during the conference and to excellent prizes.
 After the conference, the authors of the best works (receiving prizes as well as runner-ups) were invited to submit original works, not already published, to the CLEIej journal. These submissions were evaluated by independent reviewers, following the usual review process of the journal. As a result of this selection process, we are proud to present the current Special Issue.

Особенности образовательных программ для подготовки кадров цифровой экономики

The article considers the problem of training the staff for digital economy. It has been stated that large-scale work with digital data requires highly qualified specialists, especially in the field of computer science. It is shown that university graduates whose future professional activity is related to processing large arrays of poorly structured data should be able to apply end-to-end digital technologies. A list of such technologies with examples of relevant sub-technologies is given. The need for such specialists requires the development of new programs of higher education. The programs should contain educational modules aimed at developing the digital competencies that are in demand in the corresponding priority sector of the economy. The task of developing the programs of higher education containing such educational modules is investigated. The competence models of graduates developed by the universities, which include competencies necessary for the digital economy, are analyzed. The results of the analysis of the basic professional educational programs aimed at forming competencies for the use of end-to-end digital technologies are discussed. Assessment of the readiness of universities to develop such programs is given, as well as typical comments on the competence models of graduates and on updated basic professional educational programs are given.

Treatment outcomes for acute T-lymphoblastic leukemias/lymphomas: data from the ALL-2016 multicenter prospective randomized trial

Background . The effectiveness of therapy for acute T-lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) has significantly improved over the past decades, including through the implementation of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The Russian multicenter ALL-2009 study (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01193933) showed that performing autologous HSCT (auto-HSCT) in patients with T-ALL/LBL improves long-term results. However, the study was non-randomized and the need for auto-HSCT in clinical practice requires careful study. Aim . To assess the significance of auto-HSCT in patients with T-ALL/LBL in the framework of ALL-2016 multicenter, prospective, randomized study (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03462095). Materials and methods . The study included 109 adult patients with T-ALL/LBL (m:f 82:27). Median age was 31 (18– 52) years. T-ALL was diagnosed in 88 (81 %) patients, T-LBL in 21 (19 %) patients. All patients are treated according to the ALL-2016 protocol. Using the web platform, upon completion of induction therapy (+70 days), all T-ALL/LBL patients who achieved clinical and hematological remission were randomized to the auto-HSCT arm or chemotherapy alone (CT). Centralized monitoring of minimal residual disease (MRD) in bone marrow samples was performed by multicolor flow cytometry at the control points according to the ALL-2016 protocol. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS 9.4. Results . 87 patients with T-ALL/LBL were randomized: 44 to the auto-HSCT arm and 43 to the CT arm. Further analysis included 25 patients who underwent auto-HSCT and 36 patients receiving only CT. Three-year relapse-free survival in T-ALL is estimated at 62 % (auto-HSCT) vs. 81 % (CT) (p = 0.3422), and in T-LBL – 67 % (auto-HSCT) vs. 79 % (CT) (p = 0.59). MRD persistence on the +70 th day of therapy according to the ALL-2016 protocol was determined in 40 % of patients (autoHSCT) and in 67 % (CT) (p = 0.057). In a multivariate analysis, it was determined that T-ALL from early T-cell precursor (ETP-variant) and MRD persistence after the end of II phase induction are the main risk factors for relapse in the treatment according to the ALL-2016 protocol. Conclusion . Performing auto-HSCT both in patients with T-ALL and T-LBL, and with MRD persistence on day +70 according to the ALL-2016 protocol did not improve long-term results. The development of new programs for the treatment of patients with MRD persistence, as well as the ETP variant of T-ALL, is of current interest.

“Not try to save them or ask them to breathe through their oppression”: Educator perceptions and the need for a human-centered, liberatory approach to social and emotional learning

IntroductionSocial and emotional learning (SEL) has been identified as one approach to promote positive mental health outcomes while alleviating the stressors of systemic racism and a global pandemic. As the United States turns to SEL as a remedy for mental health challenges and the current civil unrest, it becomes increasingly relevant to understand what SEL means to those who use it the most to strengthen the implementation of current programs as well as to inform the development of new programs to fill existing gaps.MethodsThis abductive qualitative study expands prior research by exploring how in-service educators define SEL (N = 427).ResultsOur findings highlight that educators perceive SEL as more expansive than current competency-based models. Educators describe SEL as a praxis that can be responsive to student and community needs, facilitate healing, and center humanity along with racial and social justice.DiscussionWe discuss implications that highlight the potential risks and harm that can be perpetuated by the current practice of SEL and, like the educators in our study, advocate for dismantling white supremacy structures in education through the co-creation of a humanizing SEL approach.

ПУТИ РАЗВИТИЯ КАДРОВОГО ПОТЕНЦИАЛА РАБОТНИКОВ РЕАЛЬНОГО СЕКТОРА ЭКОНОМИКИ

Rapid changes in the external economic environment dictate the need to continuously update the knowledge of industrial workers, intensify their involvement in internal organizational changes. The development of new programs, the use of current forms and methods of training the subsystem of personnel development contribute to the achievement of strategic goals of the company.

A SYSTEM-INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO HOLISTIC COGNITION OF THE INDIVIDUALITY OF A GROWING PERSON AS A SUBJECT OF EDUCATION

The article presents and develops a system-integrative approach in relation to the holistic cognition of the individuality of a student as a subject of education. It develops, on the one hand, Merlin’s theory of inte-gral individuality and, on the other hand, the system approach in terms of its application in pedagogical practice. It is proposed to consider the interaction of the systems of a subject, integral individuality, and cognition as a polysystem. In this model, a subject is understood as an active entity whose manifestations are externally observable and can be recognized by others. Integral individuality is a self-developing and self-regulating system consistingof relatively closed subsystems (levels) of the integral large system «man –society». Cognition is studied in the aspect of pedagogical cognition of a student, which inte-grates the structures of the student’s self-cognition and the teacher’s or parent’s reflective knowledge in the interaction with this student. It is possible to talk about holistic cognition of a student’s individuality when his integral individuality becomes an object of cognition on the part of a teacher, parent, and the student himself. The novelty and theoretical significance of the work are determined by the fact that it fits into the currently developing area of psychological science: the development of tools for psychodiagnos-tic research that are in demand in pedagogical and social practice. The practical significance lies in the fact that it opens up the way for the development of new programs and technologies of human cognition.

Recent estimates and predictions of 5-year survival rate in patients with pancreatic cancer: A model-based period analysis.

The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer (PC) is incredibly low, resulting in this often being a fatal disease. Timely and accurate assessment of the survival rate and prognosis of patients with PC is of great significance for the development of new programs for prevention, monitoring, and treatment. Period analysis and further stratified analysis were used to determine the 5-year relative survival rate (RSR) of patients with PC from 2002 to 2016 using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) project database of the National Cancer Institute. Based on this, a generalized linear model was created to predict the survival rate of patients from 2017 to 2021. During 2002-2016, the 5-year RSR of patients with PC increased from 7.9 to 23.7%. The generalized linear model predicted that the survival rate had increased to 33.9% during 2017-2021, and hence, it was still unacceptably low. The survival rate of patients aged ≥75 years at diagnosis was the lowest among all age groups and was predicted to be only 21.4% during 2017-2021. Notably, the survival rate of patients with differentiation grade III at diagnosis remains particularly low at 7.6%. The survival rates of patients with PC, although slightly improved, remain extremely low. Timely assessment of the trend of survival rate changes in patients with PC further improves the prognosis of tumor patients and provides data support for relevant medical works to formulate effective tumor prevention and control policies.

Can You Spare 100 Days? The Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Caregiver Requirement

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) is a potentially curative treatment for patients diagnosed with blood cancers (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia), and blood disorders (e.g., sickle cell disease). It is a resource intensive treatment that generally requires a long hospital stay and recovery period. Patients are often required to have a caregiver to proceed with alloHCT, and if continuous caregiver support is not available, alloHCT likely will not be a treatment option. Few studies have described caregiver requirements or looked at the effect of these requirements on access to alloHCT. To learn more about caregiver requirements and perspectives on those requirements, we conducted web-based focus groups with alloHCT social workers who worked with adult patients at United States (US) transplant centers (TCs) from May-July 2022. Web-based interviews with adult alloHCT recipients, caregivers of adult alloHCT recipients, and physicians/advanced practice professionals (APPs) will also be conducted. Twenty-two social workers from TCs across the US (Midwest [n=8]; West [n=5]; Northeast: [n=5]; South, [n=4]) and with varying alloHCT volumes (median: 97 alloHCTs performed per year [range: 25-487]). All of the social workers noted their TC required a caregiver to proceed to alloHCT. However, there was variation across TCs around the length of time a recipient was required to have a caregiver. Other variations included the distance/time needed to stay near the center post-alloHCT and COVID-19 vaccination requirements for patients/caregivers. The majority of participants noted variance among the transplant team in allowing exceptions for caregiver requirements. The majority of participants noted their TC either did not allow patients to hire caregivers from an agency or discouraged this practice; and if it was allowed, noted it rarely occurs due to the large cost. Some of the participants noted that the requirements were developed by quality or legal teams with input from the transplant team, but some of the participants did not know where the requirements originated. All participants noted it would be helpful to have a 'gold standard’ of requirements across TCs, though there was discussion about what these standards would include, and the importance of flexibility to account for different patient and TC needs. Participants noted the number of patients that do not proceed to an alloHCT due to lack of a caregiver is generally 1-2/year; one participant noted, "I do have worries that patients aren't being referred who don't have caregivers, and we just don't know about them and they're falling through the cracks.” Social workers were also asked to identify patient barriers to meeting the caregiver requirement; common barriers included patients feeling they did not have anyone to ask to be a caregiver, the need for housing/relocation close to the TC, and financial barriers. They also noted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., vaccination requirements of the TC or lodging options, and increased telework which allowed for more flexibility for caregivers). Finding a caregiver is one of many barriers patients face in getting to transplant. In analysis of the first of four populations interviewed in this study, social workers reported variation in caregiver requirements across TCs. This study focused on those who received a transplant, but further research is necessary to learn about barriers faced by patients who are unable to get to alloHCT. Results from this and the other cohorts will describe current practices and help inform the development of new programs at the National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match focused on reducing caregiver-related barriers to alloHCT.

SOCIAL FORMATION OF A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE WITH PSYCHOPHYSICAL DISORDERS AS A SOCIAL PEDAGOGIC PROBLEM

The purpose of the article is to highlight the intermediate results of research work on the creation of an author’s program of systemic influence on all participants of the educational process of working with a special category of children. The relevance of the issue from the standpoint of the main principles of inclusive education, which realizes the equality of the rights of every person to obtain an education with further socialization, is proven. The methodological principles of correctional education, which determine the main patterns of development and upbringing common to all categories of children with psychophysical characteristics, are specified. Methods of research apllied: analysis, generalization, systematization for the researching of scientific literature on the issue under consideration. The conditions for successful socialization of persons (including those with including those with psychophysical disabilities) are formed: combining into a single system all social and pedagogical infrastructures, creation of a social and pedagogical system of an open type, deepening educational work among parents educators, and the public on the specifics of working with children with psychophysical disabilities, creation of programs, technologies (forms, methods implementation of ideas) of the organization of real life activities of those subjects who require help, support and protection; development of new programs and filling them with content. The list of compensations for lost and damaged functions that ensure the restoration or replacement of lost or impaired functions is systematized: active social environment, own desire, volitional efforts, etc. The results of the work of teachers of the Dnipropetrovsk region and scientists of the Department of Preschool Education of Kryvyi Rih State University with preschoolers with psychophysical disorders are represented: expansion of network of specialized educational institutions, opening of the Department of Correctional pedagogy, strengthening the material base, increasing platforms for the exchange of experience exchange.

Prevalence Of Sleep Disorders Among Physicians And Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic

The objective of our review was to analyze studies of prevalence sleep disorders among medical workers during COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods — Overall, during the analyzed period, studying domestic and foreign databases, we identified 94 publications on the development of sleep disorders among medical personnel working during COVID–19 pandemic in 2000-2021. However, only 88 of these publications complied with the objective of the review. We included 75 full-text publications in this review. Results — Physicians and nurses during COVID-19 pandemic do not have the opportunity to take therapy aimed at combating the symptoms of sleep disorders, due to the need to maintain sufficient attention and the risk of developing excessive drowsiness while on duty in a COVID -19 hospital. The latter can have a negative impact on their professional activities. Thus, this problem certainly requires professional psychotherapeutic correction. Unfortunately, not all medical institutions have such specialists. Conclusion — Based on the literature review, we found out that health care workers have a high risk of developing sleep disorders. This can include violations of the circadian rhythm, a decrease in the quality and duration of night sleep, daytime hypersomnia caused by shift work in a hospital. An additional factor affecting the frequency and severity of sleep disorders in healthcare workers (physicians and nurses) is chronic stress, the importance of which has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the above problem has not been completely solved and requires research in this area and the development of new programs to help medical personnel.

Dementia-friendly initiatives within the context of COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and strategies perceived by service professional stakeholders from the USA and China.

PurposesDementia-friendly initiatives (DFI) are community-based movements aimed to address stigma, exclusion, and discrimination associated with dementia. This study examined the challenges faced and strategies used by DFI prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspectives of stakeholders in the USA and China.MethodsQualitative interviews with 17 stakeholders involved in DFI from the United States and mainland China were conducted via the Zoom platform. Semi-structured interview questions focused on DFI challenges and strategies prior to and during the pandemic. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.ResultsThree major challenges prior to the COVID-19 pandemic included low participation of persons with dementia, difficulties in building community collaborations, and limited funding and resources needed to sustain DFI. During the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges included exacerbated difficulties of involving persons with dementia and reduced policy support for DFI. Strategies implemented prior to COVID-19 included partnerships with community organizations to outreach and engage persons with dementia, and coordination of resources and diversification of funding sources to sustain DFI. Strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic centered on the implementation of person-centered technology to support persons with dementia and family caregivers, and the development of new programs that integrated efforts to address the impact of COVID-19.ImplicationsDFI in the USA and mainland China shared similar challenges for DFI prior to and during COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DFI in both countries showed resourcefulness through reliance on technology, community collaboration, and COVID-19–related resources to provide support and services. While it remains critical to advocate to the central government to fund DFI, DFI in both societies need to be open to other funding sources, hire persons with dementia as key staff members of DFI, and demonstrate its effectiveness through rigorous evaluation.