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Health professionals can apply the 3C Model of Vaccine Hesitancy to support RSV vaccination among older adults

In 2023, two vaccines were approved for use in Canada for the prevention of lower respiratory tract infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in people aged 60 years and older; however, their uptake may be hindered by vaccine fatigue, hesitancy, and persisting misconceptions that RSV is largely a concern among children. While hospitalization rates due to RSV are highest among children under the age of 1 year, mortality rates are highest among older adults. Reaching this population with safe and effective vaccines will save lives.

Brief mental health support for Ontario healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Remember the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic? Businesses shut down, we were told to stay away from other humans, and people were dying from a disease we did not know or understand. Now imagine that on top of that, you were a healthcare worker (HCW). You perhaps worked in a hospital – one of the businesses that did not shut down, maybe even directly with patients infected with COVID-19. Vaccines to protect against COVID-19 did not exist, personal protective equipment was not always available, you could not access your coping strategies the way you normally would, and you were working long hours, with increased possibility of getting COVID-19 yourself. Would that have impacted your mental health?

Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma ArshadApril 25, 2024Mental health, COVID-19

Theories and Models: Anti-Racist, Culturally Competent Counselors for Black Gifted and Talented Students

Perhaps more than ever before in recent history, minoritized students need school and mental health counselors who are anti-racist and culturally competent. While my colleagues/co-authors and I focus extensively on gifted and talented students (GATE), our work is relevant to all racial and ethnic students who face individual and institutional barriers to success in school and life.

Innovating Neurological Care: Your Research in Our Special Collection "Advances in Personalized Neurological Interventions: Bridging Transdisciplinary Insights"

Welcome to an exciting new era in neurological care. Our upcoming Special Collection in SAGE Open Medicine, "Advances in Personalized Neurological Interventions: Bridging Transdisciplinary Insights," aims to be at the forefront of this evolution. We're at a unique point where advanced research intertwines with collaborative insights, and your contribution is crucial.

Editor's Picks, ResearchWehida NiaziApril 11, 2024neurology, special collections, brain

Fighting Infodemics: Labels as Antidotes to Mis- and Disinformation?!

The quality and quantity of the generation and dissemination of mis- and disinformation in the form of inaccurate media are unprecedented resulting in the emergence of infodemics (rapid and far-reaching spread of both accurate and inaccurate information about a topic) They often relate to important matters (e.g., elections), and introduce risks that will likely escalate further. Although labeling false information seems logical in fighting false information, and experts call for this approach, findings in the literature on information-related labels are ambivalent.

Workaholism: Predictors and outcomes over time?

Workaholism implies not only an over-investment in work, but also an inability to stop thinking about work, a permanent and uncontrollable need to work, and negative emotions (e.g., frustration, anger) if the employee is unable to work. In this research, we showed that over 40% of the participants surveyed had high levels of workaholism. Furthermore, employees who tended to prioritize their personal life and were not prepared to sacrifice everything to succeed at work were less affected by these high levels of workaholism.

The Impact of Sports Participation for the Marginalized during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented global event that required swift and extraordinary actions to protect people from this new disease. These actions impacted the everyday lived experience of people around the globe. In the United States, an emphasis was placed on reducing human contact by canceling in-person events, transitioning to online school instruction, and requiring mask wearing when social contact was necessary. Therefore, our study sought to determine how sport participation impacted youth health for different populations of adolescents.

Celebrating Insights: Top-Viewed Blog Posts of the past year from Sage Perspectives

Welcome to an exciting roundup curated by the Sage Perspectives team! As we reflect on the dynamic year that was, we are thrilled to unveil a compilation of blog posts that captivated our audience and received the highest number of views from January 2023 to January 2024.

Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonMarch 20, 2024most read, research

Fracturing the Black Nucleus: Reflections on School Desegregation in Texas Through the Lens of Black Orchestra Students

Centering the voices and experiences of Black string musicians supported by historical context was our main priority when writing this article. We initially thought there would be an increase in representation after the full integration of music competitions; however, the opposite was true.

AO Spine and the PRAXIS Institute release new clinical practice guidelines for acute spinal cord injury (SCI)

Researchers from AO Spine and Praxis Spinal Cord Institute in Vancouver, Canada, have published a new set of clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute spinal cord injury (SCI). These guidelines play a major role in making treatment decisions for example in the timing of surgical decompression and the hemodynamic management in cases of acute SCI. Despite the mounting evidence, implementing guidelines into daily clinical practice is challenging—given biases towards clinicians’ hardened routines or material deficiencies in different global health contexts.

Sage Politics Webinar Week

From identity politics to international conflicts, gendered violence through security lens to polycrises and policymaking, our upcoming week of free webinars will display fascinating range of the latest topics in Politics and Politics teaching.

Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonMarch 5, 2024politics

Prioritizing Areas for Development of an 8,000-mile Bicycle Network Throughout the State of Texas

Bicycle tourism contributes about $83 billion to the U.S. economy annually and is one of the fastest growing areas of outdoor tourism according to a 2017 report by the Outdoor Industry Association.[[i]] Recognizing Texas - rich in history, culture, and natural beauty - as an ideal place to promote bicycle tourism, the Texas State Legislature passed Transportation Code § 201.9025 which calls for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bicycle Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the development of a statewide bicycle tourism trails network.

Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma ArshadMarch 4, 2024bicycle, tourism, texas

The experience of pregnancy and childbirth overshadowed by obstetric violence and structural barriers of the Israeli health system from the perspective of Arab and Jewish women

Women’s periods of reproduction and childbirth are characterized by major changes in their bodies and lives. For many women, childbirth is a key event in their lives, and they develop strong expectations towards this experience. Unfortunately, in the last two decades there is increased evidence about abusive behaviors towards women by no other than health professionals. These behaviors were named ‘obstetric violence.

Research, Editor's PicksRachel WolfeMarch 4, 2024pregnancy, Childbirth, Health system, women

The Development of Marching Band Traditions at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The Human Jukebox versus the Sonic Boom of the South

The college band experience at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) football game is electrifying. With this research I wanted to know: how did all of this begin?

Editor's Picks, ResearchRachel WolfeFebruary 26, 2024black history month, college band, music education, HBCU

Sudden cardiac death in athletes and dancers

Athletes are often regarded as role models of peak fitness, capable of the most impressive physical feats yet they face some of the highest rates of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Empowering Change: How Non-Profits Drive Corporate Sustainability

While most studies focus on either confrontational or collaborative interactions, this study pioneers a holistic exploration. It delves into how non-profits strategically navigate the economic sphere, seamlessly switching between confrontational and collaborative approaches.

Action Plan to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths on K-12 Campuses

Drug overdose and poisoning deaths are at epidemic levels in the U.S. In 2021, the most recent year we have complete data [1], 106,699 deaths were associated with drugs. This is nearly 300 people everyday. And of these deaths, 70,601 or nearly 70% were connected with opioids; a class of drugs that include heroin, oxycodone, morphine and of course, fentanyl [2, 3, 4], the drug we have heard so much about.

Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma ArshadFebruary 5, 2024opioid epidemic, drugs

Policy Considerations for Twice-Exceptional Students

Twice-exceptional students are those with an identified disability (e.g., ASD, SLD, ADHD) and high ability or academic talent. Typically, twice-exceptional students’ disabilities are supported through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Accommodation Plans, but their talent domains may be overlooked for a host of reasons, one being the absence of federal mandates related to talented and gifted education.

Research, Editor's PicksRachel WolfeFebruary 1, 2024education, education reform, policy, gifted students, children

How can we protect sleep and our body's internal rhythm when we end up in hospital?

When we are admitted into hospital our sleep-wake patterns worsen for reasons including disease itself, an unusual and noisy environment, and modified light, food, and activity cues. As a result, inpatients tend to experience shorter and poorer night sleep, several night awakenings, and daytime sleepiness. This may affect prognosis, also in terms of duration of the inpatient stay. However, it may now be possible to do something about it!

Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma ArshadJanuary 26, 2024CircadianCare, Hospital, Sleep, sleep health