Compassionate Care Within the Primary Health Care Setting: Before and During a Public Health Crisis

Shea, Sue; Lionis, Christos

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“…While XR has found its place in areas such as surgery and medical education, its therapeutic applications within the general practice primary care setting is an area for future development. General practitioners working in primary care settings are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical assistance, with the quality of care provided at this juncture significantly influencing healthseeking behaviours [16]. Given the reductions in face-to-face care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding how XR technologies can be harnessed to improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient engagement within the primary care setting is pivotal to the continued provision of evidenced-based compassionate care [16].…”

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“…General practitioners working in primary care settings are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical assistance, with the quality of care provided at this juncture significantly influencing healthseeking behaviours [16]. Given the reductions in face-to-face care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding how XR technologies can be harnessed to improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient engagement within the primary care setting is pivotal to the continued provision of evidenced-based compassionate care [16]. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to investigate the utilisation and application of XR technologies within the general practice primary care setting to establish a baseline with which to track its evolution and application into the future.…”

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The Integration and Application of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies within the General Practice Primary Medical Care Setting: A Systematic Review

Jones,

Galvez,

Evans

et al. 2023

Virtual Worlds

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The COVID-19 pandemic instigated a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery with a rapid adoption of technology-enabled models of care, particularly within the general practice primary care setting. The emergence of the Metaverse and its associated technology mediums, specifically extended reality (XR) technology, presents a promising opportunity for further industry transformation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the current application and utilisation of XR technologies within the general practice primary care setting to establish a baseline for tracking its evolution and integration. A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) was conducted and registered with the international database of prospectively registered systematic reviews as PROSPERO-CRD42022339905. Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria and were quality appraised and included for review. All databases searched, inclusive of search terms, are supplied to enhance the transparency and reproducibility of the findings. All study interventions used virtual reality technology exclusively. The application of virtual reality within the primary care setting was grouped under three domains: (1) childhood vaccinations, (2) mental health, and (3) health promotion. There is immense potential for the future application of XR technologies within the general practice primary care setting. As technology evolves, healthcare practitioners, XR technology specialists, and researchers should collaborate to harness the full potential of implementing XR mediums.

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The Integration and Application of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies within the General Practice Primary Medical Care Setting: A Systematic Review

Jones,

Galvez,

Evans

et al. 2023

Virtual Worlds

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“…However, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) [62], social connections are crucial to both physical and mental health, with the impact of loneliness and social isolation on health and mortality being similar to well-established risk factors, such as smoking and obesity [62]. It should be highlighted that perceived loneliness can be highly distressing for an individual, and may have serious physical and psychological health-related implications, particularly as people experiencing loneliness or social isolation may not seek suitable health information and treatment/management of existing conditions [63].…”

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“…Notably, primary care represents the key setting for the management of chronic conditions [73]; however, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a number of unforeseen changes in the way in which primary care is delivered. This has led to a deterioration in face-to-face consultations, with such traditional methods being replaced by telephone or video consultations, leading to GP reliance on listening skills rather than encountering the advantages of observation and non-verbal communication [63]. It is probable that in most cases a telephone consultation may suffice, but the lack of the traditional approach in terms of face-to-face communication, may also result in a lack of awareness of unhealthy behaviours, and issues such as weight gain [63].…”

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Support Needs and Coping Strategies in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): A Multidisciplinary Approach to Potential Unmet Challenges beyond Pharmacological Treatment

Shea

Lionis

Atkinson

et al. 2022

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequently occurring chronic liver disease, affecting approximately 25–30% of the adult general population worldwide. NAFLD reflects excess hepatic accumulation of fat in the absence of increased alcohol intake, and, due to its close association with obesity, is frequently referred to as the ‘hepatic manifestation’ of metabolic syndrome. Indeed, a high percentage of individuals with NAFLD present with a combination of the cardio-metabolic comorbidities that are associated with the metabolic syndrome. In addition to its well-established link with the metabolic syndrome and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, NAFLD has also been associated with certain mental health issues (e.g., depression and stress). Although this link is now being increasingly recognized, there are still unmet needs regarding the holistic management of patients with NAFLD, which could further contribute to feelings of social isolation and loneliness. The latter conditions are also increasingly reported to pose a substantial risk to overall health and quality of life. To date, there is limited research that has explored these issues among patients with NAFLD, despite existing data which indicate that perceived loneliness and isolation may pose an additional health risk. Notably, many features associated with NAFLD have been related to these concepts, such as perceived stigma, fatigue, stress, and confusion regarding this diagnosis. As such, this review aimed to assess such potential problems faced by patients with NAFLD, and to explore the possibility of unmet support needs which could lead to perceived social isolation. Moreover, the importance of a compassionate approach towards such patients is discussed, together with potential coping strategies. Future research directions and the need for a multidisciplinary approach are also highlighted.

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Compassionate Care Within the Primary Health Care Setting: Before and During a Public Health Crisis

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The Integration and Application of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies within the General Practice Primary Medical Care Setting: A Systematic Review

The Integration and Application of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies within the General Practice Primary Medical Care Setting: A Systematic Review

Support Needs and Coping Strategies in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): A Multidisciplinary Approach to Potential Unmet Challenges beyond Pharmacological Treatment

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