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  1. Article ; Online: Firearms and blood transfusion: an inescapable disentanglement.

    Jacobs, Jeremy W / Stephens, Laura D / Woo, Jennifer S / Allen, Elizabeth S / Booth, Garrett S

    Lancet (London, England)

    2023  Volume 401, Issue 10380, Page(s) 914–915

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Firearms ; Blood Transfusion
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 3306-6
    ISSN 1474-547X ; 0023-7507 ; 0140-6736
    ISSN (online) 1474-547X
    ISSN 0023-7507 ; 0140-6736
    DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00110-1
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  2. Article ; Online: A Case Series of 11 Patients With Subacute Serotonin Syndrome.

    Janowski, John Patrick B / Suarez, Laura / Allen, Nicholas D / Sampson, Shirlene M

    Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

    2023  Volume 65, Issue 1, Page(s) 33–38

    Abstract: Background: Serotonin syndrome is an acute, life-threatening illness characterized by mental status changes, neuromuscular symptoms, and autonomic instability. Some patients taking serotonergic antidepressants have been noted to have unexplained mental ... ...

    Abstract Background: Serotonin syndrome is an acute, life-threatening illness characterized by mental status changes, neuromuscular symptoms, and autonomic instability. Some patients taking serotonergic antidepressants have been noted to have unexplained mental status changes and/or neuromuscular changes without autonomic instability raising the possibility of a more chronic or attenuated form of serotonin syndrome.
    Objective: Assessment of antidepressant blood levels to support the diagnosis of a subacute serotonin syndrome.
    Methods: At a tertiary psychiatric outpatient clinic, patients with unexplained mental status and/or neuromuscular changes without autonomic instability had antidepressant blood levels assessed.
    Results: Eleven patients were identified with signs and symptoms partially consistent with serotonin syndrome. Nine patients had cognitive changes, while four patients had motor changes, and three patients had psychosis. All patients had elevated blood levels of a single serotonergic antidepressant. Limited follow-up suggests that symptoms improve with reduction of antidepressant medication.
    Conclusions: These cases suggest that a more chronic, attenuated form of serotonin syndrome exists. Diagnostic criteria are proposed for a distinct clinical entity: subacute serotonin syndrome (SSS). Further research is required to validate these criteria. Clinicians should consider drawing antidepressant levels for patients with symptoms and signs suggestive of SSS-especially those at increased vulnerability for excessive serotonergic agonism. Given the high prevalence of antidepressant medication use, the awareness of SSS could lead to improved patient outcomes and public health.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Serotonin Syndrome/diagnosis ; Serotonin Syndrome/drug therapy ; Serotonin Syndrome/epidemiology ; Antidepressive Agents/adverse effects ; Prevalence
    Chemical Substances Antidepressive Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2667-2960
    ISSN (online) 2667-2960
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaclp.2023.10.004
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  3. Article ; Online: What's Keeping Residents "Out of the Mainstream": Challenges to Participation in the News Media for Older People Living in Residential Care.

    Allen, Laura D / Bradley, Dana Burr / Ayalon, Liat

    Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society

    2022  Volume 42, Issue 6, Page(s) 1313–1323

    Abstract: The voices of older people living in residential care are often excluded from news articles about residential care, and this exclusion was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study is to identify and understand the barriers ... ...

    Abstract The voices of older people living in residential care are often excluded from news articles about residential care, and this exclusion was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study is to identify and understand the barriers which may be obstructing the news media participation of older residents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 journalists, 7 administrators, and 12 residents. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a thematic analysis, which resulted in the following themes: (1) residents are physically separated from their communities; (2) journalists do not consider residents to be official sources for news stories; (3) administrators feel they must manage their care home's reputation and control access to residents; and (4) journalists and administrators are not equipped to handle issues of consent and privacy. The role of ableism and ageism in the news reporting process is discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Pandemics ; COVID-19 ; Mass Media ; Emotions ; Ageism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 155897-3
    ISSN 1552-4523 ; 0733-4648
    ISSN (online) 1552-4523
    ISSN 0733-4648
    DOI 10.1177/07334648221143619
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  4. Article ; Online: "It's Pure Panic": The Portrayal of Residential Care in American Newspapers During COVID-19.

    Allen, Laura D / Ayalon, Liat

    The Gerontologist

    2020  Volume 61, Issue 1, Page(s) 86–97

    Abstract: Background and objectives: This study examines the discursive construction of residential care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 3 leading American newspapers: The New York Times, USA Today, and The New York Post.: Research ... ...

    Abstract Background and objectives: This study examines the discursive construction of residential care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 3 leading American newspapers: The New York Times, USA Today, and The New York Post.
    Research design and methods: A total of 54 news articles between January 21 and May 8, 2020 were identified from the LexisNexis academic database for analysis. The articles were analyzed using both a critical discourse analysis approach and a thematic analytical framework.
    Results: Findings indicate that residents' voices are excluded and superseded by others, namely their family members. Literary elements were used to portray residential care as shockingly dangerous, deceptive, and problematic. Blame was often assigned to an individual or group according to the political tendency of the newspaper.
    Discussion and implications: A cultural model of panic and dishonesty begins to take shape through the COVID-19 pandemic. Fearmongering and the portrayal of residential care as lacking transparency will likely create future mistrust of the industry. The depiction of vulnerability and the illusion of resident inclusion in the news coverage enable paternalistic decision-making and care practices in the name of supposed protection.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Humans ; New York ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; United States
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 216760-8
    ISSN 1758-5341 ; 0016-9013
    ISSN (online) 1758-5341
    ISSN 0016-9013
    DOI 10.1093/geront/gnaa162
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  5. Article ; Online: Parents' Willingness to Vaccinate Children for COVID-19: Conspiracy Theories, Information Sources, and Perceived Responsibility.

    Allen, Jennifer D / Fu, Qiang / Nguyen, Kimberly H / Rose, Rebecca / Silva, Deborah / Corlin, Laura

    Journal of health communication

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 15–27

    Abstract: Understanding parental decision-making about vaccinating their children for COVID-19 is essential to promoting uptake. We conducted an online survey between April 23-May 3, 2021, among a national sample of U.S. adults to assess parental willingness to ... ...

    Abstract Understanding parental decision-making about vaccinating their children for COVID-19 is essential to promoting uptake. We conducted an online survey between April 23-May 3, 2021, among a national sample of U.S. adults to assess parental willingness to vaccinate their child(ren). We also examined associations between parental intentions to VACCINATE their children for COVID-19 and conspiracy theory beliefs, trusted information sources, trust in public authorities, and perceptions regarding the responsibility to be vaccinated. Of 257 parents of children under 18 years that responded, 48.2% reported that they would vaccinate their children, 25.7% were unsure, and 26.1% said they would not vaccinate. After adjusting for covariates, each one-point increase in the Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs Scale was associated with 25% lower odds of parents intending to vaccinate their children compared to those who did not intend to (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.75, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.64-0.88). Parents that perceived an individual and societal responsibility to be vaccinated were more likely to report that they intended to vaccinate their children compared to those that did not intend to vaccinate their children (AOR = 5.65, 95% CI: 2.37-13.44). Findings suggest that interventions should focus on combatting conspiracy beliefs, promoting accurate and trusted information sources, and creating social norms emphasizing shared responsibility for vaccination.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Child ; Adolescent ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Information Sources ; Parents ; Vaccines ; Vaccination ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    Chemical Substances Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1427988-5
    ISSN 1087-0415 ; 1081-0730
    ISSN (online) 1087-0415
    ISSN 1081-0730
    DOI 10.1080/10810730.2023.2172107
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  6. Article ; Online: How do we design a laboratory space for a hospital transfusion medicine service?

    Allen, Elizabeth S / Perez-Alvarez, Ingrid / Woo, Jennifer S / Stephens, Laura D

    Transfusion

    2023  Volume 64, Issue 1, Page(s) 6–15

    Abstract: Background: Transfusion service laboratories (TSL) often need to renovate or design new laboratory space, and their leaders must be involved in the complex and multifaceted design process.: Study design and methods: This manuscript outlines the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Transfusion service laboratories (TSL) often need to renovate or design new laboratory space, and their leaders must be involved in the complex and multifaceted design process.
    Study design and methods: This manuscript outlines the design process and considerations for a dedicated TSL space.
    Results: Proactive engagement with key collaborators throughout the design process is essential. Major design considerations include physical features such as location, size, service/equipment needs, and zones within the laboratory; intangible issues such as efficiency, well-being, and disaster planning; and adaptations for suboptimal space and changes over time.
    Conclusion: Investing in the design of the laboratory space facilitates high-quality TSL operations, productivity, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, staff well-being, and most importantly, patient safety.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Laboratories ; Transfusion Medicine ; Hospitals
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 208417-x
    ISSN 1537-2995 ; 0041-1132
    ISSN (online) 1537-2995
    ISSN 0041-1132
    DOI 10.1111/trf.17577
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  7. Article: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Long COVID Symptoms among U.S. Adults, 2022.

    Nguyen, Kimberly H / Bao, Yingjun / Mortazavi, Julie / Allen, Jennifer D / Chocano-Bedoya, Patricia O / Corlin, Laura

    Vaccines

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 1

    Abstract: Long COVID and its symptoms have not been examined in different subpopulations of U.S. adults. Using the 2022 BRFSS (n = 445,132), we assessed long COVID and each symptom by sociodemographic characteristics and health-related variables. Multivariable ... ...

    Abstract Long COVID and its symptoms have not been examined in different subpopulations of U.S. adults. Using the 2022 BRFSS (n = 445,132), we assessed long COVID and each symptom by sociodemographic characteristics and health-related variables. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to examine factors associated with long COVID and the individual symptoms. Prevalence differences were conducted to examine differences in long COVID by vaccination status. Overall, more than one in five adults who ever had COVID-19 reported symptoms consistent with long COVID (21.8%). The most common symptom was tiredness or fatigue (26.2%), followed by difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (18.9%), and loss of taste or smell (17.0%). Long COVID was more common among adults under 65 years, women, American Indian or Alaska Native or other/multi race group, smokers, and people with a disability, depression, overweight or obesity compared to their respective counterparts. The prevalence of long COVID was higher among unvaccinated adults (25.6%) than vaccinated adults (21.6%) overall, and for 20 of 32 subgroups assessed. These findings underscore the benefits of vaccination, the importance of early treatment, and the need to better inform health care resource allocation and support services for those experiencing long COVID.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines12010099
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  8. Article ; Online: Pediatric Department Approaches to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

    Cabana, Michael D / de Alarcon, Pedro A / Allen, Erin / Bean, Xylina D / Brophy, Patrick D / Cordova de Ortega, Loretta / Degnon, Laura / First, Lewis R / Dennery, Phyllis A / Salazar, Juan C / Schleien, Charles / St Geme, Joseph W / Parra-Roide, Lilia / Walker-Harding, Leslie R

    The Journal of pediatrics

    2024  , Page(s) 113951

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 3102-1
    ISSN 1097-6833 ; 0022-3476
    ISSN (online) 1097-6833
    ISSN 0022-3476
    DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.113951
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  9. Article ; Online: Applying terror management theory to patients with life-threatening illness: a systematic review.

    Svet, Mark / Portalupi, Laura B / Pyszczynski, Tom / Matlock, Daniel D / Allen, Larry A

    BMC palliative care

    2023  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 74

    Abstract: Background: Terror management theory (TMT) posits that people manage death-related anxiety through the meaning provided by their cultural world-views and the sense of personal value provided by self-esteem. While a large body of research has supported ... ...

    Abstract Background: Terror management theory (TMT) posits that people manage death-related anxiety through the meaning provided by their cultural world-views and the sense of personal value provided by self-esteem. While a large body of research has supported the core propositions of TMT, little research has focused on its application to individuals with terminal illness. If TMT can help healthcare providers better understand how belief systems adapt and change in life-threatening illness, and the role they play in managing death-related anxiety, it may provide guidance on how to improve communication around treatments near the end of life. As such, we set out to review the available research articles that focus on describing the relationship between TMT and life-threatening illness.
    Methods: We reviewed PubMed, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and EMBASE through May 2022 for original research articles focused on TMT and life-threatening illness. Articles were only deemed appropriate for inclusion if direct incorporation of the principles of TMT were made in reference to a population of interest whom had life-threatening illness Results were screened by title and abstract, followed by full review of candidate articles. References were also scanned. Articles were assessed qualitatively.
    Results: Six relevant and original research articles were published which provide varied levels of support for TMT's application in critical illness, each article detailed evidence of ideological changes consistent with what TMT would predict. Building self-esteem, enhancing the experience of life as meaningful, incorporating spirituality, engaging family members, and caring for patients at home where meaning and self-esteem can be better maintained are strategies supported by the studies and serve as starting points for further research.
    Conclusion: These articles suggest that applying TMT to life-threatening illness can help identify psychological changes that may effectively minimize the distress from dying. Limitations of this study include a heterogenous group of relevant studies and qualitative assessment.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Family ; Spirituality ; Death ; Attitude to Death
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2091556-1
    ISSN 1472-684X ; 1472-684X
    ISSN (online) 1472-684X
    ISSN 1472-684X
    DOI 10.1186/s12904-023-01193-6
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  10. Article ; Online: Associations Between Everyday ICT Usage and (Self-)Ageism: A Systematic Literature Review.

    Köttl, Hanna / Allen, Laura D / Mannheim, Ittay / Ayalon, Liat

    The Gerontologist

    2022  Volume 63, Issue 7, Page(s) 1172–1187

    Abstract: Background and objectives: Both rapid technological changes and (self-)ageism are pervasive challenges of the 21st century, potentially affecting older adults' everyday functioning, health, and well-being. This systematic literature review aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Background and objectives: Both rapid technological changes and (self-)ageism are pervasive challenges of the 21st century, potentially affecting older adults' everyday functioning, health, and well-being. This systematic literature review aimed to synthesize scholarly evidence to determine the associations between everyday information and communication technology (EICT) usage and (self-)ageism as well as potential moderators.
    Research design and methods: A systematic search was performed in 8 academic databases, covering the time frame from January 1995 to January 2021. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a total of 15 articles met the inclusion criteria and were involved in the analysis. The standardized National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's quality assessment tools were used for risk bias.
    Results: Several studies demonstrated significant associations between EICT usage and stereotype embodiment (n = 8), stereotype threat (n = 2), and age discrimination (n = 3). Age (group), gender, and motivation were examined as potential moderators.
    Discussion and implications: This review provides initial evidence on the associations between (self-)ageism and EICT usage. It highlights the importance of positive subjective aging perceptions for active EICT usage in older adults, but also emphasizes the detrimental consequences of ageism in EICT learning settings and technology design on older persons' willingness and ability to use EICT. Further ecologically valid and methodologically sound research is needed to better understand both the nature and direction of the association between EICT usage and (self-)ageism.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Ageism ; Aging ; Stereotyping ; Communication ; Information Technology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 216760-8
    ISSN 1758-5341 ; 0016-9013
    ISSN (online) 1758-5341
    ISSN 0016-9013
    DOI 10.1093/geront/gnac075
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