Thanks to funding from the SECU Foundation, Library Services has added a new, current collection of 200 eBooks to the AHEC Digital Library that will be accessible by all ADL members.
These eBooks provide clinical and research support along with evidence-based recommendations to equip providers with what they need to deliver care and successfully navigate changes in healthcare environments. The new resources include:
As the health care workforce responds to COVID-19, they face challenges to both coping in the moment and ongoing mental health.
To support this process, the AHEC Digital Library presents a collection of resources geared towards health care worker mental health during COVID-19.
- Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Coping with sickness and stress
- Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Positive Psychology in Times of Crisis
- Suicides of two health care workers hint at the Covid-19 mental health crisis to come
See more mental health resources for clinical staff...
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What are the long-term impacts of COVID-19 in daily life?
A recent JAMA article investigates this question using data from Fitbits of COVID-19 patients, studying the changes in heart rate, sleep quantity, and other outcomes.
To learn more, check out the ADL's July 15 Highlighted Resource:
Fierce Healthcare Summary: Fitbit readings highlight lingering physiological, behavioral changes after COVID-19 infection
Full JAMA Article: Assessment of Prolonged Physiological and Behavioral Changes Associated With COVID-19 Infection
How can health care clinics and hospitals work with food distribution organizations to help their patients address food insecurity issues?
A recent Health Affairs blog post describes four successful examples, explaining the different models of partnership and the potential roles for health care professionals.
To learn more, check out the ADL's July 1 Highlighted Article:
As They Take On Food Insecurity, Community-Based Health Care Organizations Have Found Four Strategies That Work
