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Quadrangle N.L. takes a closer look at 2SLGBTQ+ health care in new research project

Ainsley Hawthorn  (Submitted by Ainsley Hawthorn - image credit)

Ainsley Hawthorn (Submitted by Ainsley Hawthorn – image credit)

Ainsley Hawthorn

Ainsley Hawthorn

Ainsley Hawthorn, the project’s research manager, says some in the 2SLGBTQ+ avoid health services due to a lack of education among some health staff. (Submitted by Ainsley Hawthorn)

More than half of 2SLGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people in Newfoundland and Labrador say their mental health is poor or very poor and over 73 per cent say they needed mental health-care services but never got them.

That’s according to a research project by Quadrangle N.L., funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

The report considers all health-care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. The results are anything but optimistic.

“Even though we can see that there’s a need for therapy and mental health treatment, people aren’t easily able to get it,” Ainsley Hawthorn, the project’s research manager, told CBC News on Monday.

The survey had 272 respondents from people in all regions of the province. About half indicated they are gender-diverse, which is around 10 per cent of the gender diverse-population of the province, Hawthorn said.

Charlie Murphy, executive director of Quadrangle N.L., says the results of the survey indicate the need for more mental health services, across the province, free of charge, for the community.

The project also included interviews with health-care providers and health-care students.

Hawthorn said many indicated they haven’t had a solid education on serving the 2SLGBTQ+ community or the community’s particular needs.

Listen to the full interview with CBC Radio’s Newfoundland Morning:

“And generally speaking, the level of confidence was not that high among health-care providers that they could serve this community,” she said.

“We actually found that 43.8 per cent of [2SLGBTQ+] community members in the province had to educate a health-care provider on their needs in the past year. So that’s not even in their

Quadrangle N.L. takes a closer look at 2SLGBTQ+ health care in new research project

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Ainsley Hawthorn, the project’s research manager, says some in the 2SLGBTQ+ avoid health services due to a lack of education among some health staff. (Submitted by Ainsley Hawthorn)

More than half of 2SLGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people in Newfoundland and Labrador say their mental health is poor or very poor and over 73 per cent say they needed mental health-care services but never got them.

That’s according to a research project by Quadrangle N.L., funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

The report considers all health-care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. The results are anything but optimistic.

“Even though we can see that there’s a need for therapy and mental health treatment, people aren’t easily able to get it,” Ainsley Hawthorn, the project’s research manager, told CBC News on Monday. 

The survey had 272 respondents from people in all regions of the province. About half indicated they are gender-diverse, which is around 10 per cent of the gender diverse-population of the province, Hawthorn said.

Charlie Murphy, executive director of Quadrangle N.L., says the results of the survey indicate the need for more mental health services, across the province, free of charge, for the community.

The project also included interviews with health-care providers and health-care students.

Hawthorn said many indicated they haven’t had a solid education on serving the 2SLGBTQ+ community or the community’s particular needs.

Listen to the full interview with CBC Radio’s Newfoundland Morning: 

CBC Newfoundland Morning7:05The state of health care for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in NL is anything but healthy. That’s according to a first-of-its-kind study by a group called by Quadrangle NL

More than half of 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse people in this province say their mental health is poor or very poor. Over 73 percent say they needed mental health care services but never got them.

Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense

The seven-year contract by the U.S. Department of Defense has a potential award amount of $15.5M over the performance period for the programme to analyse a range of biomarkers – such as blood and saliva, mental health, vision, balance and sleep – and measure their ability to predict long-term complications from mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), also known as concussion.

Some 890 people, aged 18 to 60, will take part in this mTBI-Predict study, as researchers measure effectiveness of various methods to predict outcomes of mTBI after six, 12 and 24 months.

mTBI can be caused by physical impact to the head through accident, injury, sport, or even from shockwaves following explosions. Led by the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) and the University of Birmingham, researchers will use the UK TBI Research Network to recruit both civilian and military participants to the programme.

mTBI Predict will be supported by Birmingham Health Partners and University Hospital Birmingham, as well as a range of research institutions across the UK.

The mTBI Predict research program will identify new ways to accurately predict whether concussion patients will develop long-term complications

Professor Alex Sinclair, from the University of Birmingham, who will lead the study.

Professor Alex Sinclair, from the University of Birmingham, who will lead the study said:

“Concern around the long-term effects of concussion is mounting. Even a minor injury to the head can cause concussion, which leads to brain injury with potentially serious effects on both immediate and long-term health.

“We have no precise way to tell who will have a serious consequence after a concussion. This means we can’t tell which patients will need more intensive treatment and which will recover spontaneously. The mTBI Predict research program will identify new ways to accurately predict whether concussion patients will develop long-term complications.”

Sentrex Health Solutions Inc. Expands Innovative Healthcare Services with Strategic Acquisition of PerCuro Clinical Research Ltd.

MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – Sentrex Health Solutions Inc., a leading provider of specialty healthcare services in Canada, is excited to announce the acquisition of PerCuro Clinical Research Ltd.—one of Canada’s premier providers of infusion services, clinical research, and advanced nursing care. This acquisition marks a significant step in Sentrex’s mission of bringing innovative healthcare offerings to more patients across the country.

Renowned for its nurse-led model of care, PerCuro (Latin for “to heal thoroughly”) fulfills a significant need in helping to deliver crucial medical services to patients across several therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, neurology, dermatology, and rare diseases.  Established in 2003, PerCuro has become an essential partner among healthcare providers on Vancouver Island and is able to bring healthcare services closer to physicians and patients.

Commenting on the acquisition, Leeanna Bulinckx, Founder & CEO of PerCuro, said: “Joining forces with Sentrex represents a pivotal moment for us. We’re excited to extend our tried-and-true PerCuro model beyond Vancouver Island to serve patients, and Sentrex, with its similar focus on exceptional patient care, will make this possible.”

Dr. Kevin Rioux, Gastroenterologist and Medical Lead for GI Central Access and Triage, is a respected physician who has collaborated extensively with PerCuro and shared their insights on the acquisition: “My experience working with PerCuro’s team has always been exemplary. Their nurse-led model not only enhances the quality of care for patients but also bridges the gap between specialist care and patient accessibility. The integration of PerCuro into Sentrex promises to extend these benefits on a greater scale. I look forward to seeing how this enhanced collaboration will further improve the patient experience.

Additionally, Taflyn Hornibrook, CEO of Sentrex, said: “We are thrilled that the amazing team from PerCuro is joining Sentrex. When looking

Henry Ford Health and MSU continue groundbreaking medical research initiative

Michiganders will continue to have the opportunity to advance medical research aimed at advancing individualized health care through a renewed award to Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) All of Us Research Program. The award includes $18.3 million in initial funding to support a consortium of 8 health care provider organizations with a presence in 16 states.

Henry Ford has led the consortium since 2017. The renewed award allows participation to continue until at least 2028. The multimillion-dollar multi-year award represents the largest NIH research grant in Henry Ford’s 108-year history.

All of Us aims to change the one-size-fits-all approach to medicine by engaging at least one million people who reflect the diversity of the United States. Participants contribute a range of health information to help researchers accelerate findings for treatments, prevention, and diagnosis that can be more tailored to individuals. Participants who join All of Us can choose to receive personal health-related genetic information at no cost, that could help guide their health care journeys.

We are proud to be leaders in this effort that is revolutionizing health care research. This tremendous award from NIH is a testament to our team’s passion and commitment to identifying ways to prevent and understand disease, develop new treatments, and address health care disparities for the people we serve here in Michigan and beyond.”


Steven Kalkanis, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Henry Ford Health

All of Us participants can choose to receive health-related DNA results that provide insight into their genetic ancestry, traits, a possible risk for developing serious health conditions, and how their body might react to certain medicines. Participants have access to genetic counselors at no cost and can choose to share their

VUMC to launch Program for Health Equity Research | VUMC Reporter

 

by Kathy Whitney

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s new Program for Health Equity Research (PHER), which will kick off next year, aims to become the nation’s leader in health equity research that’s inclusive, supportive and diverse by creating a rigorous environment for application-driven research with rapid response to policies and practices.

The mission of PHER is to establish a community of scholars and collaborators across VUMC to generate and advance research to inform and guide innovative solutions that move beyond addressing health disparities but that also advance our understanding of what works, for whom, and under what conditions to promote health and health outcomes. PHER will be guided by the following goals:

  • Community building among health equity research scholars.
  • Collaboration and training in health equity research.
  • Health equity research workforce initiatives.
  • Health equity research pilot awards program.
  • Relationship building between health equity researchers and community experts.

Administratively, the program will be part of the Center for Health Services Research (CHSR) and is also supported equally by the Institute for Medicine and Public Health and the Office of Health Equity.

“This important new program will provide valuable resources and community-building activities for VUMC faculty and trainees engaged in studying and improving equity in health outcomes,” said Sunil Kripalani, MD, MSc, SFHM, professor of Medicine and director of the Center for Clinical Quality and Implementation Research and of the Center for Health Services Research.

EbeleMary-Anne Umeukeje, MD, MPH, and Velma McBride Murry, MS, PhD, will serve as co-directors of PHER.

Umeukeje is an assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. She serves as a diversity liaison for the VUMC Nephrology Division, and a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the American Society of Nephrology. Her research aims to reduce the high morbidity and mortality associated with

Health Information Exchange Market to Reach $3.8 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 9.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Adoption of cloud technology in healthcare services, growing focus on patient-centric care delivery, and advancements in HIE drive the growth of the global health information exchange market.

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Health Information Exchange Market by Exchange Type (Directed Exchange, Query-Based Exchange, and Consumer-Mediated Exchange), Implementation Model (Hybrid, Centralized, and Decentralized/Federated), Setup Type (Private and Public), and End User (Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Payers, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032″. According to the report, the global health information exchange industry generated $1.5 billion in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $3.8 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 9.6% from 2023 to 2032.

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Prime determinants of growth

Rise in adoption of cloud technology in healthcare services, growing focus on patient-centric care delivery, and advancements in health information exchange drive the growth of the global health information exchange market. However, the increase in concerns regarding patient data safety and security restricts market growth. Moreover, the rise in healthcare infrastructure and growth opportunities in emerging markets present new opportunities in the coming years.

Report coverage & details:

Report Coverage

Details

Forecast Period

2023–2032

Base Year

2022

Market Size in 2022

$1.5 billion

Market Size in 2032

$3.8 billion

CAGR

9.6 %

No. of Pages in Report

295

Segments covered

Exchange Type, Implementation Model, Setup Type, End User, and Region.

Drivers

Adoption of cloud technology in healthcare services

Advancements in HIE

Growing focus on patient-centric care delivery

Opportunity

Growing healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets

Restraint

Increase in concerns regarding the patient data safety & security

 

Economic Downturn Analysis: Impact of Recession in 2023 on the Health Information Exchange Market

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New Unity Health Toronto research helps hospitals and clinicians avoid cyberattacks

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As six Ontario hospitals recover from recent ransomware attacks, a new analysis is urging clinicians and health care organizations to take a proactive approach to protecting patients’ health information.

The paper, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, is one of the first of its kind to explore the impact of cyberattacks on Canadian health information systems and how clinicians can improve their cybersecurity readiness. The guidance comes at a critical time, says co-author Vinyas Harish, as cyberattacks against Canadian health information systems become increasingly common.

Vinyas Harish, MD/PhD candidate at Unity Health Toronto and in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto

“Health organizations make attractive targets because of the value of personal health information and institutions’ perceived ability to pay ransoms,” says Harish, an MD/PhD candidate at Unity Health Toronto and in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. “Amid events like the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, we’re seeing hackers take advantage of situations that create fear and panic.”

The digitization of Canadian health systems onto shared networks has also created more opportunity for hackers to gain access to hospital or personal information.

“While digital tools and systems can improve access and convenience, most clinicians lack dedicated IT training,” says Harish. “This creates stress and increases the likelihood of falling victim to an attack.” 

Adapted from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, the paper, which was written in collaboration with a researcher from the University of British Columbia, outlines four stages to effectively navigate cyberattacks. In the prevention and

Mental health costs of lockdown compliance still being felt, research shows

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An analysis by researchers from Bangor University looked at the behavior of around 1,700 people during the COVID restrictions in relation to their personality traits and their post-pandemic recovery. The study aimed to answer three broad questions: who follows health advice, what can be done to improve compliance; and what are the costs for those who comply?

The team found that those who were more sensitive to the needs of others were more likely to have complied with lockdown rules and health advice, compared to those who were more focused on their own needs and priorities.

However, they also found that those who reported high levels of compliance with COVID restrictions and were most worried about infection during the pandemic are least likely to have resumed normal behavior and more likely to be experiencing stress, anxiety and depression now.

Dr. Marley Willegers, from the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP) at Bangor University, said, “There was naturally a lot of focus on getting public health messages out when COVID first emerged, to change people’s behavior. Similarly, throughout the pandemic, messaging campaigns were designed to ensure people continued to follow the rules.”

“But there was no messaging campaign as we came out of the pandemic to help everyone safely transition back to normality. Without this, certain personality types have retained infection prevention behavior and anxiety that undermines their mental well-being.”

The study involved over 1,700 people, recruited through Healthwise Wales, who were asked earlier this year to answer questions about their personality traits and their attitudes to COVID and behavior during the first lockdown (March–September 2020). The researchers also questioned 230 people who were friends or family of those involved in the study, to cross check respondents’ recollections of their behavior with others who knew

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