Psychological and financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the first stages of the pandemic: Brazilian orthodontists´ perspective

LIMA, Ludmila Mangialardo; Castillo, Aron Aliaga–Del; Massaro, Camila; GAMBARDELA, Caroline Martins; Brito, Deborah Brindeiro de Araújo; Miranda, Felicia; Vilanova, Lorena; Cotrin, Paula; POLETTO, Raquel Silva; Moura, Wilana; Pinzan, Arnaldo; Janson, Guilherme; AVILA, Fabiola Alvarez

doi:10.1590/2177-6709.27.6.e2221219.oar

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“…Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk for developing sleep problems compared to the general population due to their heavy workload and high-stress levels, which can be exacerbated during a pandemic or other health crisis. 1 – 4 A recent meta-analysis found that HCWs had a significantly higher prevalence of insomnia compared to non-HCWs throughout the pandemic. 5 Concerningly, compared to the initial months of the pandemic, HCWs’ sleep quality has progressively worsened and has been associated with psychiatric symptoms such as acute stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms.…”

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Harnessing technology to improve sleep in frontline healthcare workers: A pilot study of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective and objective sleep measures

Haller,

Moore,

Green

et al. 2024

Science Progress

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Objective: This pilot study assessed the effects of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective sleep perception and objective sleep parameters among healthcare workers (HCWs) reporting sleep difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Using a pre–post design, 77 HCWs underwent 3 nights of baseline assessment followed by a 7-night intervention period. Participants wore an at-home sleep monitoring headband to assess objective sleep measures and completed subjective self-report assessments. The difference in mean sleep measures from baseline to intervention was estimated in linear mixed models. Results: Compared to baseline assessments, HCWs reported significant improvements in sleep quality as measured by the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) (Cohen's d = 1.74, p < 0.001) and a significant reduction in perceived sleep onset latency (SOL) during the intervention ( M = 17.2 minutes, SD = 7.7) compared to baseline ( M = 24.7 minutes, SD = 16.1), (Cohen's d = −0.42, p = 0.001). There were no significant changes in objective SOL ( p = 0.703). However, there was a significant interaction between baseline objective SOL (<20 minutes vs >20 minutes) and condition (baseline vs intervention) ( p = 0.002), such that individuals with objective SOL >20 minutes experienced a significant decrease in objective SOL during the intervention period compared to baseline ( p = 0.015). Conclusions: HCWs experienced a significant improvement in perceived SOL and ISI scores after using the electronic noise-masking earbuds. Our data provide preliminary evidence for a nonpharmacological intervention to improve the sleep quality of HCWs which should be confirmed by future controlled studies.

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Harnessing technology to improve sleep in frontline healthcare workers: A pilot study of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective and objective sleep measures

Haller,

Moore,

Green

et al. 2024

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A scoping review of the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry: financial aspects

Farrokhi,

Mohebbi

et al. 2024

BMC Oral Health

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Background The technological advancements of the past few decades in various aspects that are directly or indirectly related to health, along with the emphasis on public health in societal development, have improved the quality of life. However, the occurrence of pandemics and crises underscores how various aspects of individual life can be impacted. The financial consequences resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have particularly affected the field of dentistry and public oral health. This study aims to investigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus on dentistry through a scoping review. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted across four databases (Medline through PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Central) using keywords such as COVID-19 and its equivalents, dentistry, oral health, dental education, dental services, dental clinics, financial impact, financial opportunities and economic impact. Articles addressing the financial impact of COVID-19 on dentistry and oral health were then screened and reviewed. Results Out of 1015 articles related to COVID-19 and dentistry, 84 were focused on the financial impact of COVID-19 on dentistry. The majority of these articles originated from the United States, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, with a prevalence of cross-sectional and review articles. The review categorized the articles into two main themes: financial problems and proposed solutions. Moreover, the following themes were extracted: the effects of practice closure on dentists and staff, increased treatment costs and impacts on oral health, personal protective equipment and unforeseen costs, psychological effects of financial issues, and financial challenges within the dental education system. Conclusions While many high-income countries seem able to mitigate COVID-19-induced financial problems, the economic effects on dentistry might persist despite the pandemic's end. These financial challenges have spurred new opportunities and infrastructure development but can pose significant risks to community oral health. This study aimed to highlight these problems and propose solutions, contributing to efforts to improve the oral health of communities globally. Further research is needed to understand long-term impacts. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-024-04726-4.

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Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on household income: integrative review

Silva,

De Matos,

Lima

2024

Rev. Car. Cien. Soc.

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The Coronavirus belongs to a family of viruses that affect the respiratory tract and was discovered on December 31, 2019. As a new virus it was called Covid-19 or Sars-Cov-2. To reduce the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, health authorities around the world have implemented social isolation measures to contain the spread of the disease. Therefore, the general objective of the present study was to investigate the change in income in families due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An Integrative Literature Review was carried out using the acronym “PCC” for the guiding question. The search took place in “Scielo”, “Lilacs” and “Pubmed” and data collection was based on criteria involving the quality of studies in “social sciences” and “health sciences” in Brazil. The analysis of the studies took place involving the 6 levels of evidence, with descriptive mapping based on the principles of scientific communication to present the review with its purposes, results and prerogatives. 7 studies were selected in the composition of the results. The decrease in family income affected all social classes, as well as different professional sectors and all educational levels. Therefore, it is important to construct proposals to subsidize interventions in different social segments.

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Psychological and financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the first stages of the pandemic: Brazilian orthodontists´ perspective

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References 59 publications

Harnessing technology to improve sleep in frontline healthcare workers: A pilot study of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective and objective sleep measures

Harnessing technology to improve sleep in frontline healthcare workers: A pilot study of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective and objective sleep measures

A scoping review of the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry: financial aspects

Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on household income: integrative review

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