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Pandemics
Researchers from University of Birmingham report details of new studies and findings in the area of pandemics
May 12th, 2009
According to recent research from Birmingham, the United Kingdom, "Healthcare workers (HCWs) will play a key role in any response to pandemic influenza, and the UK healthcare system's ability to cope during an influenza pandemic will depend, to a large extent, on the number of HCWs who are able and willing to work through the crisis. UK emergency planning will be improved if planners have a better understanding of the reasons UK HCWs may have for their absenteeism, and what might motivate them to work during an influenza pandemic." "This paper reports the results of a qualitative study that explored UK HCWs' views (n = 64) about working during an influenza pandemic, in...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-12)
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