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Diagnostic detection of 2019-nCoV by real-time RT-PCR

Corman, V.; T. Bleicker; S. Brünink; et al. Charité Berlin (2020) C1

Protocol and preliminary evaluationas of Jan 17, 2020

Task-shifting to improve asthma education for Malawian children: a qualitative analysis

Nkhalamba, L.; Rylance, S.; Muula, S. A. et al. Human Resources for Health (2021) CC

Background Asthma education, a key component of long-term asthma management, is challenging in resource-limited settings with shortages of clinical staff. Task-shifting educational roles to lay (non-clinical) staff is a potential solution. We conducted a randomised controlled trial of an enhanced a ... sthma care intervention for children in Malawi, which included reallocation of asthma education tasks to lay-educators. In this qualitative sub-study, we explored the experiences of asthmatic children, their families and lay-educators, to assess the acceptability, facilitators and barriers, and perceived value of the task-shifting asthma education intervention. Methods We conducted six focus group discussions, including 15 children and 28 carers, and individual interviews with four lay-educators and a senior nurse. Translated transcripts were coded independently by three researchers and key themes identified. Results Prior to the intervention, participants reported challenges in asthma care including the busy and sometimes hostile clinical environment, lack of access to information and the erratic supply of medication. The education sessions were well received: participants reported greater understanding of asthma and their treatment and confidence to manage symptoms. The lay-educators appreciated pre-intervention training, written guidelines, and access to clinical support. Low education levels among carers presented challenges, requiring an open, non-critical and individualised approach. Discussion Asthma education can be successfully delivered by lay-educators with adequate training, supervision and support, with benefits to the patients, their families and the community. Wider implementation could help address human resource shortages and support progress towards Universal Health Coverage. more

Nationaler Pandemieplan Influenza. Teil II. Wissenschaftlicher Teil
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Robert-Koch-Institut RKI (2016) CC

Teil II beschreibt den wissenschaftlichen Sachstand zur Inflünzapandemieplanung und Inflünzapandemiebewältigung. Hierbei wird das RKI bei der Bewertung der wissenschaftlichen Informationen durch den Expertenbeirat Inflünza beraten. Der wissenschaftliche Teil dient als fachliche Grundlage ... für Entscheidungen über Massnahmen zur Vorbereitung auf den Pandemiefall sowie Massnahmen im konkreten Pandemiefall. more

Directrices de Laboratorio para la Detección y el Diagnóstico de la Infección con el Virus COVID-19

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) C_WHO

8 jul 2020

Laboratory Guidelines for the Detection and Diagnosis of COVID-19 Virus Infection
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Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) C_WHO

8 July 2020

THE WORLD BANK AND DISABILITY IN SOUTH ASIA A PORTFOLIO REVIEW

World Bank (2003) C2

Laboratory testing for middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: interim guidance (‎revised)‎, January 2018

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO