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The opportunities and challenges of integrating health and social care in post-stroke patient journey: perceptions of Estonian professionals Open
Although strokes are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, their mortality is declining and the demand for integrated care is increasing. Therefore, changes in current health policy approaches are needed. In 2019, the Estonian Heal…
Evaluating Social Assistive Robots in Clinical Nursing Care: Mixed Method Pilot Study on Health Care Workers’ Perceptions and Adoption Open
Background The growing demand for older adults care due to aging populations and health care workforce shortages requires innovative solutions. Socially assistive robots (SARs) are increasingly explored for their potential to reduce worklo…
Coping with maternity care in rural areas: A holistic approach using Bourdieusian concepts of capital and fields Open
Efficiency-oriented healthcare reforms have led to the closure of obstetric units in several European countries, particularly affecting rural areas that are experiencing depopulation and a decreased birthrate. Using Bourdieu's field theory…
The age of AI in healthcare research: An analysis of projects submitted between 2020 and 2024 to the Estonian committee on Bioethics and Human Research Open
The ethical evaluation of healthcare research projects ensures the protection of the study participants’ rights. Concurrently, the use of big health data and AI analysis is rising. A critical question is whether existing measures, includin…
Evaluating Social Assistive Robots in Clinical Nursing Care: A Pilot Study on Healthcare Workers’ Perceptions and Adoption (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The growing demand for elderly care due to aging populations and healthcare workforce shortages requires innovative solutions. Socially assistive robots (SARs) are increasingly explored for their potential to reduce workload by…
Pregnancy and Postpartum Experiences of Women with Impaired Physical Mobility Facing Challenges within Their Surrounding Physical and Social Contexts, Alongside Interventions from Occupational Therapy Open
Being a mother is a human right and an experience that many women want regardless of their health. For women with impaired physical mobility (IPM), however, this experience can be a major physical, social, and health challenge, including d…
An in-depth look at coping with maternity care in an efficiency-focused health system: Using capital and field concepts for a holistic approach Open
reports of data from original research.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.• Short Reports -brief reports of data from original research.• Methodology Papers -Papers that present different meth…
Maternity care and occupational therapy support for women with impaired physical mobility during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period in Estonia Open
1. Merits M, Lubi K, Aavik A. Liikumispuudega naiste raseduse, sünnituse ja sünnitusjärgse aja kogemused ning väljakutsed. Sotsiaaltöö 2022;2:79−89. https://www.tai.ee/en/node/124... Google Scholar
Experiences of women with impaired physical mobilityduring pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A casestudy Open
In the future, the topic needs greater attention and improvement in the Estonian context to ensure more comprehensive maternity care for women with IPM. It is important to provide midwives the knowledge and skills to assist women with IPM …
Men’s perceptions of the supportive use of health communication tools during the ante- and postnatal period Open
In the contemporary approach to ante- and postnatal care, where men are anticipated to participate more, men themselves also wish to be more included. Even though national health policy presents person-centred care as a central goal, it is…
Implementation of person-centredness under structural constraints: a case of HPV vaccination Open
Person-centredness is claimed to be one of the aims of healthcare, placing the person at the centre of healthcare (services). However, individual responsibility is expected and stressed in the implementation with limited structural support…
Frontline Healthcare Professionals’ Views Regarding the Impact of COVID-19 on Ethical Decision-Making: A Multicentre Mixed-Methods Study from Estonia Open
Background: The objective of the study was to investigate frontline healthcare professionals’ experiences and attitudes in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic’s ethical and psychosocial aspects in Estonia. There were two research foci: first…
Provision of community pharmacy services during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Estonia – experiences and future implications Open
The spread of COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 had significant impact on the functioning of the existing healthcare system and required fast adaption to new circumstances for continuing with daily practices. Community pharmacists shared responsib…
Existing Health Practices in Shaping the Decision to Participate During Breast Cancer Screening Among 50–69 Years Old Women in Estonia Open
Introduction Breast cancer is easily detectable by mammography and many countries run national screening programs for women as a target group. Yet, the majority of these countries have screening participation rates below the recommended le…
A qualitative study of the challenges in rearranging community pharmacy service provision during the COVID-19 public health emergency: The prism of social practice theory Open
Although large-scale changes may result in the dissolvement of practice-bundles and require readiness to adjust current methods of service provision, dissolution is a gradual process. There is an urgent need to support pharmacists in manag…
Ethnic Identity in Transition: the Potential Impact of Ethnicity on Chronic Illness’ Medication Adherence in Post-Soviet Country Open
Previously, it has been shown that factors like ethnicity and proficiency of state’s official language not only influence self-management abilities and medication adherence but may also indicate the level of trust in physicians, medication…
“Surm on ainus, mis hirmutab”: viirusnakkushaiguste ja nendega seotud vaktsineerimise tähenduse loomine gripi ja koroonaviiruse näitel Open
Although relatively easy to overcome for young and healthy individuals, seasonal influenza is a disease with considerable health, social, and economic consequences for society, especially for higher-risk groups. Even though vaccination aga…
Practice theoretical approach on the reasons why target group women refrain from taking breast cancer screening Open
Future screening related campaigns and public health education should address the concerns derived from different types of reasons for refraining from screening.
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Report on SHAFE policies, strategies and funding Open
The objective of Working Group (WG) 4 of the COST Action NET4Age-Friendly is to examine existing policies, advocacy, and funding opportunities and to build up relations with policy makers and funding organisations. Also, to synthesize and …
The rising impact of civic activism on health policy: The analysis of the closure of smaller obstetric units in Estonia Open
In 2017, the Estonian government performed an administrative reform with the promise to keep vital services available for people. In March 2018, the closure of two smaller obstetrics units (OU) was announced, thereby raising resistance by …