Risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes in the Asia-Pacific region: a literature review.

This comprehensive synthesis of severe COVID-19 risk factors specific to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region addresses gaps in previous global studies, which often overlook regional demographic, epidemiological, and healthcare system variations. Three databases (PubMed, Ovid MedLine, Scopus) and two preprint platforms (BioRxiv, MedRxiv) were searched between December 1, 2019, and March 31, 2023. English-language publications from 11 APAC countries/regions (Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam) reporting conditions associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes in adults (aged ≥16 years) were included.

Barriers and facilitators in the implementation of a child restraint system discharge programme in Singapore: a qualitative study.

Objective: Child restraint systems (CRS) are essential in preventing injury during road traffic collisions, yet neonatal CRS discharge programmes are lacking worldwide. Trained healthcare providers have reported a lack of confidence in providing CRS advice during discharge. We aimed to study the barriers and facilitators in implementing a formal neonatal CRS discharge programme through the lens of healthcare providers.