The impact of energy shortages on health and healthcare in Europe

Tsagkaris, Christos; Laubsher, Lily; Matiashova, Lolita; Lin, Lu-Chieh; Isayeva, Anna

doi:10.1002/hsr2.1075

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“…The effectiveness of telemedicine intervention in this case is certainly subject to limiting factors such as the availability of telecommunications and injuries sustained within the conflict either on the patients' or the healthcare providers' side [139]. These limitations apply to regions neighboring conflict sites-the energy crisis following the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 serves as an example of a potential stalemate, where energy shortages, in the form of either blackouts or unaffordable energy costs, could deplete remote populations from remote consultation and care [140]. A response to such a situation would necessitate a liaison between tele-oncology and renewable forms of energy.…”

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Telemedicine in Care of Sarcoma Patients beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

Tsagkaris

Trygonis

Spyrou

et al. 2023

Cancers

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenging environment for sarcoma patients. Most oncology societies published guidelines or recommendations prioritizing sarcoma patients and established telehealth as an efficient method of approaching them. The aim of this review is the assessment of current evidence regarding the utilization of telemedicine in diagnosis, treatment modalities, telerehabilitation and satisfaction among sarcoma patients and healthcare providers (HP). Methods: This systematic review was carried out using the databases PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Results: The application of telemedicine to the management of sarcoma has yielded improved clinical and psychological outcomes. Specifically, significant progress has been demonstrated in the areas of tele-oncology and telerehabilitation during the last decade, and the COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated this transition toward them. Telehealth has been proven efficient in a wide spectrum of applications from consultations on physical therapy and psychological support to virtual care symptom management. Both HP and patients reported satisfaction with telehealth services at levels comparable to in-person visits. Conclusions: Telehealth has already unveiled many opportunities in tailoring individualized care, and its role in the management of sarcoma patients has been established in the post-COVID-19 era, as well.

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confidence: 99%

Telemedicine in Care of Sarcoma Patients beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

Tsagkaris

Trygonis

Spyrou

et al. 2023

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A brighter future: Tackling energy poverty through disability‐informed policies in Europe

Tsagkaris,

Moysidis,

Kourampi

et al. 2024

Health Planning & Management

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Cooling Energy Challenges in Residential Buildings During Heat Waves: Urban Heat Island Impacts in a Hot-Humid City

Zou,

Wu,

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Ignoring Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects may lead to an underestimation of the building cooling demand. This study investigates the impact of the UHI on the cooling demand in hot-humid cities, employing the Local Climate Zones (LCZs) classification framework combined with the Urban Weather Generator (UWG) model to simulate UHI effects and improve building performance simulations. The primary aim of this research is to quantify the influence of different LCZs within urban environments on variations in the cooling energy demand, particularly during heat waves, and to explore how these effects can be incorporated into building energy models. The findings reveal significant discrepancies in both the average and peak cooling demand when UHI effects are ignored, especially during nighttime. The most intense UHI effect was observed in LCZ 2.1, characterized by compact mid-rise and high-rise buildings, leading to a cooling demand increase of more than 20% compared to suburban data during the heat waves. Additionally, building envelope thermal performance was found to influence cooling demand variability, with improved thermal properties reducing energy consumption and stabilizing demand. This research contributes to the theoretical understanding of how urban microclimates affect building energy consumption by integrating LCZ classification with UHI simulation, offering a more accurate approach for building energy predictions. Practically, it highlights the importance of incorporating LCZs into building energy simulations and provides a framework that can be adapted to cities with different climatic conditions, urban forms, and development patterns. This methodology can be generalized to regions other than hot-humid areas, offering insights for improving energy efficiency, mitigating UHI effects, and guiding urban planning strategies to reduce the building energy demand in diverse environments.

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The impact of energy shortages on health and healthcare in Europe

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Telemedicine in Care of Sarcoma Patients beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

Telemedicine in Care of Sarcoma Patients beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

A brighter future: Tackling energy poverty through disability‐informed policies in Europe

Cooling Energy Challenges in Residential Buildings During Heat Waves: Urban Heat Island Impacts in a Hot-Humid City

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