An evaluation of a rapid conversion to teleSANE in response to COVID‐19

Shaw, Jessica; Feeney, Hannah; Meunier-Sham, Joan; Hazard, Karen; Plante, Pamela; Petricone, Randi

doi:10.1002/ajcp.12619

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“…These findings can inform communities' decisions as to how best to structure their program models and provide teleSANE care. Evaluation findings on the preparation and rollout of the temporary model, the patient and provider experiences in implementing the temporary model, and broader implications for the future care of patients reporting sexual assault are presented in a separate article (Shaw et al, 2022).…”

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Using Telehealth Technology to Serve Patients Reporting Sexual Assault

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Feeney

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Journal of Forensic Nursing

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Many communities across the country are developing, implementing, or already operating programs that provide patients with access to sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) expertise and care through telehealth technology (e.g., teleSANE or teleSAFE). The speed at which teleSANE programs are proliferating is outpacing the available research and evaluation to inform key decisions on program development and implementation. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health SANE Program and its National TeleNursing Center decided to rapidly and temporarily convert a set of hospitals from providing in-person SANE care to remote teleSANE care. Several specific changes were made to this program's established teleSANE model for the rapid, temporary conversion. This article reports on findings from an evaluation of the temporary TeleSANE model that provide insight into key decisions that must be made in the development and implementation of teleSANE program features. Communities considering developing or already operating a teleSANE program should be intentional in making program goals, purposes, and values explicit as well as develop their program accordingly.

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Using Telehealth Technology to Serve Patients Reporting Sexual Assault

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Feeney

Meunier-Sham

et al. 2022

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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Approaches to enabling rapid evaluation of innovations in health and social care: a scoping review of evidence from high-income countries

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ObjectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for rapid evaluation of innovation in health and social care. Assessment of rapid methodologies is lacking although challenges in ensuring rigour and effective use of resources are known. We mapped reports of rapid evaluations of health and social care innovations, categorised different approaches to rapid evaluation, explored comparative benefits of rapid evaluation, and identified knowledge gaps.DesignScoping review.Data sourcesMEDLINE, EMBASE and Health Management Information Consortium (HMIC) databases were searched through 13 September 2022.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesWe included publications reporting primary research or methods for rapid evaluation of interventions or services in health and social care in high-income countries.Data extraction and synthesisTwo reviewers developed and piloted a data extraction form. One reviewer extracted data, a second reviewer checked 10% of the studies; disagreements and uncertainty were resolved through consensus. We used narrative synthesis to map different approaches to conducting rapid evaluation.ResultsWe identified 16 759 records and included 162 which met inclusion criteria.We identified four main approaches for rapid evaluation: (1) Using methodology designed specifically for rapid evaluation; (2) Increasing rapidity by doing less or using less time-intensive methodology; (3) Using alternative technologies and/or data to increase speed of existing evaluation method; (4) Adapting part of non-rapid evaluation.The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in publications and some limited changes in identified methods. We found little research comparing rapid and non-rapid evaluation.ConclusionsWe found a lack of clarity about what ‘rapid evaluation’ means but identified some useful preliminary categories. There is a need for clarity and consistency about what constitutes rapid evaluation; consistent terminology in reporting evaluations as rapid; development of specific methodologies for making evaluation more rapid; and assessment of advantages and disadvantages of rapid methodology in terms of rigour, cost and impact.

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The impact of COVID-19 on clinical forensic medicine and forensic psychiatry: A literature review

Xu,

Parkin,

Cunningham

2024

Med Sci Law

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Purpose:The COVID-19 pandemic prompted significant challenges in clinical forensic medicine and forensic psychiatry and emphasised the need for sustainable service delivery. Both fields faced difficulties in maintaining services due to COVID-19 precautions and limited referrals. This review examined the changes in forensic practices, aiming to understand their impact and learn from them to inform future strategies. Methods: A search was conducted across Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, Ovid Emcare and PubMed, and webpages of governments and other organisations. Studies were included if they assessed any change that occurred in clinical forensic medicine or forensic psychiatry during the pandemic. A narrative review with a systematic approach was undertaken. Results: A total of 27 articles were included. There was a notable decrease in the volume of forensic assessments in early 2020. The numbers gradually rebounded with the easing of restrictions yet have not fully returned to pre COVID-19 levels. Telemedicine and COVID-19 precautions were widely incorporated into forensic services, which were seen to disrupt the patient–doctor dynamics, restrict the setting of examinations and complicate work processes and sample handling steps. Conclusion: This is the first review that describes the pandemic-driven changes in clinical forensic medicine and forensic psychiatry in respect of case trends and incorporation of COVID-19 precautions. The pandemic emphasised the need for adaptability and adoption of new assessment approaches in forensic services. Technology, like telemedicine, emerged as a valuable tool, enhancing accessibility for individuals in remote or high-risk areas. It is necessary to review the changes and re-evaluate their impacts in the post COVID-19 era.

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An evaluation of a rapid conversion to teleSANE in response to COVID‐19

Cited by 3 publications

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Using Telehealth Technology to Serve Patients Reporting Sexual Assault

Using Telehealth Technology to Serve Patients Reporting Sexual Assault

Approaches to enabling rapid evaluation of innovations in health and social care: a scoping review of evidence from high-income countries

The impact of COVID-19 on clinical forensic medicine and forensic psychiatry: A literature review

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