Asja Ćosić Divjak
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Frailty in Older Adults
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
University Hospital Centre Zagreb
2018-2024
University of Zagreb
2024
Most COVID-19 patients were treated in primary health care (PHC) Europe.To demonstrate the scope of PHC workflow during pandemic emphasising similarities and differences patient's clinical pathways Europe.Descriptive, cross-sectional study with data acquired through a semi-structured questionnaire 30 European countries, created ad hoc agreed upon among all researchers who participated study. GPs from each country answered approved questionnaire. Main variable: acute pathway. All variables...
Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, majority of patients received ambulatory treatment, highlighting importance primary health care (PHC). However, there is limited knowledge regarding PHC workload in Europe during this period. The utilization indicators could facilitate efficient monitoring and coordination pandemic response. objective study to describe for disease surveillance COVID-19’s impact Europe. Methods Descriptive, cross-sectional employing data obtained through a...
Abstract Background Primary Health Care (PHC) plays a crucial role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, with only 8% of cases requiring hospitalization. However, PHC data often goes unnoticed on European government dashboards and media discussions. This project aims to examine official information patient care during pandemic Europe, specific objectives: (1) Describe PHC’s clinical pathways for acute cases, including long-term facilities, (2) indicators, (3) Develop activity (4) Explain...
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated changes in European healthcare systems, with a significant proportion of cases being managed on an outpatient basis primary (PHC). To alleviate the burden facilities, many countries developed contact-tracing apps and symptom checkers to identify potential cases. As evolved, Union introduced Digital Certificate for travel, which relies vaccination, recent recovery, or negative test results. However, integration between these PHC not been thoroughly...
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in several European countries involved collaboration between public health and Primary Health Care (PHC).
There is little research on laypersons' perceptions regarding common cold and influenza, their symptomatic distinction considerations of risk. This study investigates understanding pathogenesis across three European countries provides a knowledge base from which adequate prevention recommendations treatment advice can be derived.This qualitative study. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 85 participants (Austria n = 31, Belgium 30, Croatia 24) about experiences, risk...
Primary health care (PHC) supported long-term facilities (LTCFs) in attending COVID-19 patients. The aim of this study is to describe the role PHC LTCFs Europe during early phase pandemic.
Background: Common cold and influenza result in an increased number of primary care consultations, significant work/school absences cause a socio-economic burden. Laypeople's perceptions knowledge regarding common prevention is poorly understood under-researched.Objectives: Our study explores laypeople's across three European countries. Furthermore, it investigates if there any distinction between activities focussing on reasons impacting the attitude towards vaccination as well...
Abstract - Background Primary Health Care (PHC) plays a crucial role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, with only 8% of cases requiring hospitalization. However, PHC data often goes unnoticed on European government dashboards and media discussions. This project aims to examine official information patient care during pandemic Europe, specific objectives: 1) Describe PHC's clinical pathways for acute cases, including long-term facilities (LTCF), 2) Explain vaccination strategies, 3) Develop...