Sandra Steffens
Biographic Data
| ID | 7872377 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sandra Steffens |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sandra |
| FAMILY NAME | Steffens |
| SIGNATURE | STEFFENS S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medizinische Hochschule Hannover |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7478-3920 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Respiratory symptom patterns in healthcare workers in Germany
Background Healthcare professionals (HCPs) faced unique exposure risks during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of respiratory symptoms among HCPs, examining potential demographic, occupational, and vaccination-related risk factors during the early pandemic period. Methods In this prospective observational study, 1,300 HCPs at a German academic medical center completed surveys about respiratory symptoms …
Post-Covid fatigue disproportionately affects women
Background Post COVID syndrome (PCS) affects approximately 6–10% of COVID-19 survivors, with fatigue being one of the most prevalent and debilitating symptoms. While emerging evidence suggests sex and gender-based differences in PCS manifestation, the specific impact on fatigue-related symptoms remains poorly understood, particularly regarding women’s experiences. Methods We analyzed data from 2,549 participants with PCS (80.6% female, 19.2% male…
From automotive industry to agile educational organization
Dear EditorObjective Structure Clinical Examination (OSCE) is receiving increasing attention as a practice-oriented format. In addition to organizational hurdles (finding rooms, examiner training
The Impact of Covid-19 Vaccination on the Social Participation of Immunocompromised Persons – Results of a Multicenter Observational Study
Immunocompromised persons are at an increased risk for a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and their safety behaviors may influence their social participation. Vaccinated persons have a lower incidence of infection and severe disease when infected compared to non-vaccinated persons. Therefore, their behavior may change and their social participation may increase after a complete vaccination. The aim of this study was to explore social participation of …
Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Social Participation of High Risk-Adults in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Restrictions to contain the COVID-19 pandemic affect the social participation of people worldwide. Especially those at high risk for a severe disease tend to abstain from social gatherings. While there are a few questionnaires to measure social participation in elderly or chronic patients, a valid survey instrument that includes pandemic-related social participation is needed. Methods: We developed a social participation questionnaire…
Effects of Pre-Existing Mental Conditions on Fatigue and Psychological Symptoms Post-Covid-19
Fatigue and psychological conditions of post-COVID-19 patients are not associated with pre-existing conditions
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The Impact of Covid-19 Vaccination on the Social Participation of Immunocompromised Persons – Results of a Multicenter Observational Study
Immunocompromised persons are at an increased risk for a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and their safety behaviors may influence their social participation. Vaccinated persons have a lower incidence of infection and severe disease when infected compared to non-vaccinated persons. Therefore, their behavior may change and their social participation may increase after a complete vaccination. The aim of this study was to explore social participation of …
Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Social Participation of High Risk-Adults in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Restrictions to contain the COVID-19 pandemic affect the social participation of people worldwide. Especially those at high risk for a severe disease tend to abstain from social gatherings. While there are a few questionnaires to measure social participation in elderly or chronic patients, a valid survey instrument that includes pandemic-related social participation is needed. Methods: We developed a social participation questionnaire…
Effects of Pre-Existing Mental Conditions on Fatigue and Psychological Symptoms Post-Covid-19
Fatigue and psychological conditions of post-COVID-19 patients are not associated with pre-existing conditions
From automotive industry to agile educational organization
Dear EditorObjective Structure Clinical Examination (OSCE) is receiving increasing attention as a practice-oriented format. In addition to organizational hurdles (finding rooms, examiner training
Respiratory symptom patterns in healthcare workers in Germany
Background Healthcare professionals (HCPs) faced unique exposure risks during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of respiratory symptoms among HCPs, examining potential demographic, occupational, and vaccination-related risk factors during the early pandemic period. Methods In this prospective observational study, 1,300 HCPs at a German academic medical center completed surveys about respiratory symptoms …
Post-Covid fatigue disproportionately affects women
Background Post COVID syndrome (PCS) affects approximately 6–10% of COVID-19 survivors, with fatigue being one of the most prevalent and debilitating symptoms. While emerging evidence suggests sex and gender-based differences in PCS manifestation, the specific impact on fatigue-related symptoms remains poorly understood, particularly regarding women’s experiences. Methods We analyzed data from 2,549 participants with PCS (80.6% female, 19.2% male…
COVID-19 and Mental Health (5 works) · Disease (3 works) · Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Pandemic (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · MEDLINE (2 works)