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Hang CN, Yu PD, Chen S, Tan CW, Chen G. MEGA: Machine Learning-Enhanced Graph Analytics for Infodemic Risk Management. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2023; 27:6100-6111. [PMID: 37713230 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2023.3314632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought not only global devastation but also an unprecedented infodemic of false or misleading information that spread rapidly through online social networks. Network analysis plays a crucial role in the science of fact-checking by modeling and learning the risk of infodemics through statistical processes and computation on mega-sized graphs. This article proposes MEGA, Machine Learning-Enhanced Graph Analytics, a framework that combines feature engineering and graph neural networks to enhance the efficiency of learning performance involving massive graphs. Infodemic risk analysis is a unique application of the MEGA framework, which involves detecting spambots by counting triangle motifs and identifying influential spreaders by computing the distance centrality. The MEGA framework is evaluated using the COVID-19 pandemic Twitter dataset, demonstrating superior computational efficiency and classification accuracy.
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Balsa A, Díaz Del Campo Fontecha P, Silva Fernández L, Valencia Martín J, Nistal Martínez V, León Vázquez F, Hernández Hernández MV, Corominas H, Cáliz Cáliz R, Aguado García JM, Candelas Rodríguez G, Ibargoyen Roteta N, Martí Carvajal A, Plana Farras MN, Puñal Riobóo J, Park HS, Triñanes Pego Y, Villaverde García V. Recommendations by the Spanish Society of Rheumatology on risk management of biological treatment and JAK inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Reumatol Clin (Engl Ed) 2023; 19:533-548. [PMID: 38008602 DOI: 10.1016/j.reumae.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To present recommendations based on the available evidence and the consensus of experts, for risk management of biological treatment and JAK inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS Clinical research questions relevant to the purpose of the document were identified. These questions were reformulated in PICO format (patient, intervention, comparison, outcome or outcome) by a panel of experts, selected based on their experience in the area. A systematic review of the evidence was carried out, grading according to the GRADE criteria (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation). Specific recommendations were then formulated. RESULTS 6 PICO questions were proposed by the panel of experts based on their clinical relevance and the existence of recent information regarding the risk of occurrence of serious infections, the risk of reactivation of the hepatitis B virus, the risk of reactivation of the virus varicella-zoster, the risk of appearance of skin (melanoma and non-melanoma) or haematological cancer, the risk of appearance of thromboembolic disease and the risk of progression of the human papilloma virus. A total of 28 recommendations were formulated, structured by question, based on the evidence found and the consensus of the experts. CONCLUSIONS The SER recommendations on risk management of treatment with biologic therapies and JAK inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis are presented.
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- Alejandro Balsa
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Unidad de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain
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- Medicina de Familia, Centro de Salud San Juan de la Cruz, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitari de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau & Hospital Dos de Maig, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre. CIBERINFEC, ISCIII. Departamento de Medicina, UCM, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias del País Vasco (Osteba). BIOEF, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Cátedra Rectoral de Medicina basada en la Evidencia, Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Unidad de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS. CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain
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- Unidad de Asesoramiento Científico-técnico, Avalia-t, Agencia Gallega para la Gestión del Conocimiento en Salud, ACIS, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Asesoramiento Científico-técnico, Avalia-t, Agencia Gallega para la Gestión del Conocimiento en Salud, ACIS, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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Magazzino C, Shahbaz M, Adamo M. On the relationship between oil market and European stock returns. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:123452-123465. [PMID: 37985584 PMCID: PMC10746587 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31049-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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This paper investigates the dynamic relationship between the oil market and European stock market returns using monthly data from May 2007 to April 2022 for 27 European Union member countries. A novel approach is adopted by using the time-varying Granger causality test and the structural vector auto-regression model to examine the causal links. Empirical results reveal strong evidence of time-varying causation between the variables, considering the oil market from both the supply-side and demand-side perspectives. In light of these findings, numerous policy considerations emerge, including refining risk management strategies for investors, reformulating economic and energy policies, the potential impact on monetary policy decisions, the need for ad hoc market regulations, facilitating investor education initiatives, promoting international cooperation, and advancing the transition to sustainable energy sources.
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- Cosimo Magazzino
- Department of Political Science, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of International Trade and Finance, School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
- Center for Sustainable Energy and Economic Development, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Mubarak Al-Abdullah, Kuwait
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Afshan S, Razi U, Leong KY, Lelchumanan B, Cheong CWH. Navigating the interconnected risks in currency valuation: unveiling the role of climate policy uncertainty. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:122580-122600. [PMID: 37971587 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30687-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Given the significance of fostering sustainable climate conditions for long-term economic stability and financial resilience, this study probes the connection between climate-related policy ambiguity and its implications for currency valuation. In doing so, the current study investigates the interconnected effects of climate policy on economic policy uncertainty and geopolitical risk with the currency valuation in ASEAN countries. Employing wavelet coherence analysis and partial wavelet coherence analysis, the paper highlights the complex relationships among these factors and their implications for exchange rate fluctuations. Using data from 2000 to 2022, the findings reveal that climate policy uncertainty is an important driver of exchange rate movements, amplifying the impact of economic policy uncertainty and geopolitical risk. Furthermore, the study identifies a vicious cycle between climate policy uncertainty and exchange rates, potentially impacting the region's macroeconomic stability and long-term economic growth. The study presents several policy recommendations to address economic and climate policy uncertainties comprehensively based on the findings. These recommendations include establishing national frameworks for climate risk management, enhancing policy credibility and macroeconomic stability, and promoting regional integration to mitigate the influence of geopolitical risk on exchange rates.
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- Sahar Afshan
- Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
- Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Sun D, Qi PP, Zhong CM, Xu C. Achieving resilience through knowledge management practices and risk management culture in agri-food supply chains. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:118647-118661. [PMID: 37917270 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30519-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The problems with the current food distribution system are laid forth in this study. Getting high-quality agricultural and food products to consumers is the goal of what is known as the "agri-food supply chain." Agri-food supply chain knowledge exchange and risk management culture are being studied, as is the effect of supply chain management methods on business success. We are seeing an increase in the regularity of supply chain interruptions. The recent supply chain interruptions and their associated consequences highlight the necessity for robust supply systems. The primary goal of this research is to examine the interplay between critical antecedents of the agri-food supply chain; supply chain resilience (including risk management culture); supply chain connectivity, visibility, collaboration, and agility; and the effect these factors have on supply chain resilience and, ultimately, firm performance. With the same foundational elements and backing from the literature, an empirical model has been suggested. From September 2020 to June 2021, 245 random samples were collected throughout Indonesia for this investigation. The suggested model and the interdependencies among the crucial antecedents have been verified using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings from this study support the notion that agri-food supply chains benefit from increased emphasis on traceability, transparency, information sharing, and a culture of risk management. One major takeaway from this study is that by adopting the suggested methodology, businesses may build and strengthen their supply chain resilience capabilities by institutionalizing a risk management culture, raising employee risk awareness, and holding regular risk assessment drills. The study also suggests that businesses that want to strengthen their supply chains can do so by adopting information and communications technologies and visibility tools to improve their supply chain connectivity and visibility, allowing them to respond to and recover from disruptions in the supply chain more quickly. The model is validated using data from Indonesia's industrial sector. In order to establish supply chain resilience, the suggested model provides a comprehensive perspective that defines the interconnections between key antecedents. We conclude with some thoughts and suggestions for further study.
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- Dandan Sun
- Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Wealth Management College, Ningbo, 315000, China.
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- Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Wealth Management College, Ningbo, 315000, China
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- Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Wealth Management College, Ningbo, 315000, China
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- Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Wealth Management College, Ningbo, 315000, China
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Jacobson JO, Zerillo JA, Doolin J, Stuver SO, Revette A, Mulvey T. Uncovering the Risks of Anticancer Therapy Through Incident Report Analysis Using a Newly Developed Medical Oncology Incident Taxonomy. J Patient Saf 2023; 19:580-586. [PMID: 37922223 PMCID: PMC10662608 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Incident reporting systems were developed to identify possible and actual harm in healthcare facilities. They have the potential to capture important safety trends and to enable improvements that can mitigate the risk of future patient harm and suffering. We recently developed and validated a taxonomy specific for medical oncology designed to enhance the identification, tracking, and trending of incidents that may lead to patient harm. The current project was designed to test the ability of such a taxonomy to be applied across different organizations delivering medical oncology care and to identify specific risks that could result in future harm. METHODS We analyzed 309 randomly selected medical oncology-related incident reports from 3 different cancer centers that had been posted between January 2019 and December 2020. Each report was assigned up to 2 incident categories. We used a 2-step process to reconcile reviewer discrepancies. In a secondary analysis, each of the incidents was reviewed and recoded to identify events which may result in major or catastrophic harm. RESULTS Three hundred four incidents met criteria for inclusion. Three hundred incidents (98.7%) were successfully coded. Sixty-seven percent of incidents were encompassed by the following 4 of 21 categories: prescriber ordering (22%), nursing care (15%), pharmacy (14%), and relational/communication issues (15%). Of 297 evaluable incidents, 47% did not reach the patient, 44.7% reached the patient without harm, 7.7% caused minor injury, and 0.7% caused severe injury or death. Submission rates by physicians varied between the 3 sites accounting for 1.7%, 10.7%, and 16.1% of reports. Secondary analysis identified 9 distinct scenarios that may result in major or catastrophic patient harm. CONCLUSIONS A medical oncology-specific incident reporting taxonomy has the potential to increase our understanding of inherent risks and may lead to process improvements that improve patient safety.
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- Harvard Medical School
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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- From the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Boston University School of Public Health
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- From the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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- Harvard Medical School
- Mass General Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Mistry P, Fox A, Latter S. National evaluation of harm associated with patient safety incident reports related to the provision of parenteral nutrition to patients, using a national incident reporting system. Nutr Clin Pract 2023; 38:1392-1408. [PMID: 37063048 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Parenteral nutrition (PN)-related patient safety incidents have been associated with harm. Large-scale studies are scarce, and little is known about contributory factors. This study evaluated PN-related incident reports that described harm using a national database. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective evaluation of incident reports involving PN in England and Wales reported to the National Reporting and Learning System between 2015 and 2020. We described frequency by degree of reported harm and incident characteristics. Content analysis was undertaken to understand contributory factors for reports related to moderate/severe harm or death. RESULTS 12,907 incident reports were identified. After screening, 2242 were evaluated; 1879 (83.8%) reported no harm, 309 (13.8%) low harm, 47 (0.02%) moderate harm, 4 (0.002%) severe harm, 3 (0.001%) deaths. The most reported age group, medication process, and error category were neonates (<28 days) (n = 570/1923, 29.6%), administration (n = 1126/2242, 50%), and omitted medication/ingredient (n = 291/2242, 13%), respectively. Content analysis of reports related to moderate/severe harm and death revealed patient age of <1 year, dependence on home PN (HPN), comorbidities, and staff errors as contributory factors. CONCLUSIONS This is the first evaluation of PN-related incident reports in England and Wales to our knowledge. We demonstrated a low frequency of reports related to moderate or severe harm or death. More incidents were reported for neonates and during the administration processes. To reduce harm, systems/procedures that reduce errors in high-risk patients (eg, neonates, patients receiving HPN) need to be established within organizations. Database limitations of voluntary reporting systems were recognized.
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- Priya Mistry
- Pharmacy Department, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Pharmacy Department, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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van den Berg H, Rickert B, Lock-Wah-Hoon J, Jovanovic D, Bijelovic S, Gligorijevic S, Karadzic V, Vasic M, de Roda Husman AM. Experiences from integrating water and sanitation safety planning in small systems in rural Serbia. J Water Health 2023; 21:1772-1783. [PMID: 38153711 PMCID: wh_2023_204 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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The WHO recommends a risk management approach to ensure safe drinking-water and sanitation, so-called Water Safety Planning and Sanitation Safety Planning. However, applying these risk management approaches separately in small-scale drinking-water supply and sanitation systems might be challenging for rural communities with limited human, financial, and administrative resources. An integrated approach seems a better option. In this study, an integrated water and sanitation safety planning (iWSSP) approach was developed together with guidance and training material for the practical application of this novel approach. The integrated approach was piloted in three small systems in rural Serbia to identify benefits and suggestions for improvement which can be used for potential future scaling-up. Implementing iWSSP at the pilot sites contributed to a better understanding of both drinking-water supply and sanitation systems. It also resulted in increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding among staff of drinking-water supply and sanitation services. Key experts, including external facilitators, played a crucial role in the implementation of iWSSP. Future scaling-up of the integrated approach could be enabled if more guidance, easy-to-use training materials and templates become available which can be adapted and updated as needed.
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- Harold van den Berg
- National Institute for Public Health and The Environment (RIVM) and WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water, P.O. Box 1, Bilthoven 3720 BA, The Netherlands E-mail:
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- German Environment Agency (UBA) and WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking Water Hygiene, Berlin, Germany
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- National Institute for Public Health and The Environment (RIVM) and WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water, P.O. Box 1, Bilthoven 3720 BA, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Public Health of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- National Institute for Public Health and The Environment (RIVM) and WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water, P.O. Box 1, Bilthoven 3720 BA, The Netherlands
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Ngwenya S, Mashau NS, Mhlongo SE, Traoré AN. A systematic review of the risk management frameworks for potentially toxic chemical elements. Toxicol Ind Health 2023; 39:679-686. [PMID: 37853620 PMCID: PMC10655695 DOI: 10.1177/07482337231209092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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In the last 50 years, various frameworks have been used to control and manage potentially toxic chemical risks; however, these chemicals continue to negatively impact environmental and human health. This work was intended to provide a systematic review of the literature on essential aspects of current risk management frameworks for potentially toxic chemicals. The frameworks were reviewed using Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) principles that focus on elements, successes, shortcomings, similarities, and dissimilarities premised on the experiences of many countries. Keywords such as heavy metals, health risk, industrial chemicals, potentially toxic elements, chemical pollutants, and risk management framework were utilised to search the literature from databases and other sources. Ten risk framework documents selected from an initial yield of 1349 using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flow processes met the inclusion criteria. The key elements of risk frameworks that were identified included the risk assessment paradigm, iteration, tiered approach, weight of evidence, uncertainty analysis, and multi-criteria decision analysis among others. Notable gaps in risk frameworks that required improvements to effectively manage health risks posed by potentially toxic chemicals were identified. While existing risk frameworks have made significant contributions to human health and environmental protection, new and comprehensive frameworks are needed to address the novel and dynamic risks posed by toxic industrial chemicals. Also, there is a need to promote the use of risk management frameworks in developing countries through technology transfer and the provision of financial assistance to improve environmental and public health protection from toxic chemicals.
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- Sheunesu Ngwenya
- Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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Podgorski DC, Bekins BA. Comment on "Complex mixture toxicology: Evaluation of toxicity to freshwater aquatic receptors from biodegradation metabolites in groundwater at a crude oil release site, recent analogous results from other authors, and implications for risk management". Aquat Toxicol 2023; 265:106744. [PMID: 37951746 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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- David C Podgorski
- Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences, Chemical Analysis & Mass Spectrometry Facility, Department of Chemistry, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Chemistry, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA.
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Joe-Asare T, Stemn E, Amegbey N. Relationships among causal factors influencing mine accidents using structural equation modelling. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot 2023; 30:643-651. [PMID: 37610218 DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2023.2248491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Accidents occur due to a series of interactions between deficiencies within the various levels of a sociotechnical system. Quantifying the relationship between upper and lower levels helps develop accident countermeasures focusing on significant organisational latent conditions. This study explores the relationship between the causal factors of accidents within Ghanaian mines using SEM. Data obtained from the analysis of incident reports using HFACS-GMI were quantified to enable its use in the SEM software, as SEM calculations cannot be done using a 0/1 description. The study also tests five hypotheses, including the basic assumption of the HFACS model. The case study results showed that organisational factors significantly influence workplace/individual conditions; upper causal categories do not only influence adjacent immediate lower causal categories, and partial correlations exist between causal categories with a particular level. Based on the SEM model from LISERL, an accident causation path diagram was developed. The diagram reveals that leadership flaws, the technological environment and adverse physiological/mental states were the mediating factors in accident causation within the mines. The operational process has a prominent position in the organisational factors tier and is an essential factor in the entire accident system. Therefore, accident countermeasures should be directed to addressing operational deficiencies.
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- Theophilus Joe-Asare
- Environmental and Safety Engineering Department, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana
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- Environmental and Safety Engineering Department, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana
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- Mining Engineering Department, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana
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van Moll C, Egberts T, Wagner C, Zwaan L, ten Berg M. The Nature, Causes, and Clinical Impact of Errors in the Clinical Laboratory Testing Process Leading to Diagnostic Error: A Voluntary Incident Report Analysis. J Patient Saf 2023; 19:573-579. [PMID: 37796227 PMCID: PMC10662575 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Diagnostic errors, that is, missed, delayed, or wrong diagnoses, are a common type of medical errors and preventable iatrogenic harm. Errors in the laboratory testing process can lead to diagnostic errors. This retrospective analysis of voluntary incident reports aimed to investigate the nature, causes, and clinical impact of errors, including diagnostic errors, in the clinical laboratory testing process. METHODS We used a sample of 600 voluntary incident reports concerning diagnostic testing selected from all incident reports filed at the University Medical Center Utrecht in 2017-2018. From these incident reports, we included all reports concerning the clinical laboratory testing process. For these incidents, we determined the following: nature: in which phase of the testing process the error occurred; cause: human, technical, organizational; and clinical impact: the type and severity of the harm to the patient, including diagnostic error. RESULTS Three hundred twenty-seven reports were included in the analysis. In 77.1%, the error occurred in the preanalytical phase, 13.5% in the analytical phase and 8.0% in the postanalytical phase (1.5% undetermined). Human factors were the most frequent cause (58.7%). Severe clinical impact occurred relatively more often in the analytical and postanalytical phase, 32% and 28%, respectively, compared with the preanalytical phase (40%). In 195 cases (60%), there was a potential diagnostic error as consequence, mainly a potential delay in the diagnostic process (50.5%). CONCLUSIONS Errors in the laboratory testing process often lead to potential diagnostic errors. Although prone to incomplete information on causes and clinical impact, voluntary incident reports are a valuable source for research on diagnostic error related to errors in the clinical laboratory testing process.
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- Christel van Moll
- From the Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht
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- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Utrecht
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- Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht
- Amsterdam Public Health institute (APH), Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Erasmus Medical Center, Institute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Central Diagnostic Laboratory, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Bodek A, Pommée M, Berger A, Giraki M, Müller BS, Schütze D. Blackbox error management: how do practices deal with critical incidents in everyday practice? A qualitative interview study. BMC Prim Care 2023; 24:251. [PMID: 38030963 PMCID: PMC10685626 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02206-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Error management plays a key role in patient safety. It is a systematic approach aimed at identifying and learning from critical incidents by reporting, documenting and analyzing them. Almost nothing is known about the incidents physicians in outpatient care consider to be critical and how they deal with them. We carried out an interview study to explore outpatient physicians' views on error management, discover what they regard as critical incidents, and find out how error management is put into practice in ambulatory care. METHODS We conducted 72 semi-structured interviews with physicians from ambulatory practices. We asked participants what they considered to be a critical incident, how they reacted following an incident, how they discussed incidents with their coworkers, and whether they used critical incident reporting systems. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Interviewed physicians defined the term "critical incident" differently. Most participants reported that they recorded information on incidents and discussed them in their teams. Several physicians reported taking a 'pay better attention next time-approach' to the analysis of incidents. Systematic error management involving incident documentation, analysis, preventive measure development, and follow-up, was the exception. CONCLUSIONS To promote error management, medical training should include teaching on the topic, so that medical professionals can learn about critical incidents and how to deal with them in an open and structured manner. This would help establish the culture of safety that has long been called for internationally.
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- Aljoscha Bodek
- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
- Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians Westphalia-Lippe, Robert-Schimrigk-Str. 4-6, 44141, Dortmund, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
- Frankfurt Reference Centre for Rare Diseases, University Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Center for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum), Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute of General Practice, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
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Filip I. Use of statins in individuals with HIV and low cardiovascular risk: the next stop along the route to optimized risk management. AIDS 2023; 37:N19-N20. [PMID: 37877273 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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- Iulia Filip
- MedEd Medical Communications, LLC, Bluffton, South Carolina, USA
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Bazaluk O, Tsopa V, Cheberiachko S, Deryugin O, Radchuk D, Borovytskyi O, Lozynskyi V. Ergonomic risk management process for safety and health at work. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1253141. [PMID: 38026378 PMCID: PMC10666643 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1253141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Purpose The paper aims to provide the main principles and practical aspects of the model, to present the process of identifying, determining the level, as well as assessing and managing occupational and ergonomic risks. Methods To conduct the research, as well as to identify the influence of various dangerous factors related to the working posture, pace, rhythm of work performance, equipment and individual characteristics of the employee's health condition, methods of complex analysis and synthesis, formal and dialectical logic are used to study the essence of the concept of occupational and ergonomic risks. Additionally, induction and deduction methods are used to examine the cause-and-effect relationships between dangers, dangerous factors, dangerous event, and the severity of consequences to determine the level of occupational and ergonomic risks based on the improved bow-tie model. The proposed approach effectiveness is tested based on the assessment of occupational and ergonomic risks of forest workers (loggers) with the participation of five experts to identify dangerous factors and develop precautionary measures. Results An algorithm for managing occupational and ergonomic risks has been developed, consisting of eleven steps, which can be divided into three steps: preparatory, main and documented. It has been determined that occupational and ergonomic risk is the probability of a dangerous event occurring due to employee's physical overload and its impact on the severity of damage to the employee's physical health. The level of occupational and ergonomic risk management is determined taking into account the probability (frequency), intensity and duration of physical overload, as well as the employee's adaptation index to physical overload and his/her health index. Conclusion The novelty is the substantiation of the principles of occupational and ergonomic risk management, which are based on the bow-tie model and predict the impact on the probability and severity of consequences of a dangerous event, taking into account dangerous factors. Forms for drawing up occupational and ergonomic risk maps have been developed, in which it is necessary to consider interaction of occupational hazards and occupational-ergonomic risk - physical overload.
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- Oleg Bazaluk
- Belt and Road Initiative Center for Chinese-European Studies (BRICCES), Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, China
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- Department of Management and Economics, International Institute of Management, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Labour Protection and Civil Safety, Dnipro University of Technology, Dnipro, Ukraine
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- Department of Transportation Management, Dnipro University of Technology, Dnipro, Ukraine
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- Department of Labour Protection and Civil Safety, Dnipro University of Technology, Dnipro, Ukraine
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- Department of Labour Protection and Civil Safety, Dnipro University of Technology, Dnipro, Ukraine
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- Belt and Road Initiative Center for Chinese-European Studies (BRICCES), Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, China
- Department of Mining Engineering and Education, Dnipro University of Technology, Dnipro, Ukraine
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Xu H, Wei Y, Cai Y, Xing B. Knowledge graph and CBR-based approach for automated analysis of bridge operational accidents: Case representation and retrieval. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294130. [PMID: 37934748 PMCID: PMC10629649 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Bridge operational accident analysis is a critical process in bridge operational risk management. It provides valuable knowledge support for responding to newly occurring accidents. However, there are three issues: (1) research specifically focused on the past bridge operational accidents is relatively scarce; (2) there is a lack of mature research findings regarding the bridge operational accidents knowledge representation; and (3) in similar case retrieval, while case-based reasoning (CBR) is a valuable approach, there are still some challenges and limitations associated with its usage. To tackle these problems, this research proposed an automated analysis approach for bridge operational accidents based on a knowledge graph and CBR. The approach includes case representation and case retrieval, leveraging advancements in computer science and artificial intelligence. In the proposed approach, the case representation involves the adoption of a knowledge graph to construct multi-dimensional networks. The knowledge graph captures the relationships between various factors and entities, allowing for a comprehensive representation of accidents domain knowledge. In the case retrieval, a multi-circle layer retrieval strategy was innovatively proposed to enhance retrieval efficiency. Three target cases were randomly selected to verify the validity of the proposed methodology. The combination of a knowledge graph and CBR can indeed provide useful tools for the automated analysis of bridge operational accidents. Additionally, the proposed methodology can serve as a reference for intelligent risk management in other types of infrastructures.
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- Hui Xu
- School of Economics and Management, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center of Industrial Big-Data Co. Ltd., National Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Big-Data Application Technology, Chongqing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China
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- College of Computer and Information Science, College of Software, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Innovation Center of Industrial Big-Data Co. Ltd., National Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Big-Data Application Technology, Chongqing, China
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Yang H, Luo W, Guo L, Zhu H, Peng W. Fall risk management in interventional prenatal diagnosis perioperative pregnant women based on tracking methodology and failure mode and effect analysis application. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35477. [PMID: 37933047 PMCID: PMC10627635 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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The aim was to explore the effectiveness of a tracing methodology combined with failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) for managing falls in pregnant women during the perioperative period of interventional prenatal diagnosis. Using the tracing methodology, the process was evaluated and analyzed using FMEA after reviewing data, on-site interview, case tracking and on-site inspection, and improvement measures were proposed for the existing risk factors, and the fall-related quality indicators, satisfaction with fall-related health education, and risk priority number were compared before and after implementation. Effectiveness analysis for interventional prenatal diagnosis of perioperative maternal falls risk management resulted in a significant decrease in risk priority number (P < .01), a significant increase in the rate of correct fall risk identification and assessment, correct handover rate of pregnant women at risk of falls, correct intervention rate of pregnant women at high risk of falls, and effective coverage of falls-related health education (P < .01), a significant increase in satisfaction with falls-related health education (P < .001), and the incidence of falls among pregnant women decreased from 0.12% to 0%. The use of tracking methodology combined with FMEA can reduce the risk of perioperative maternal falls in interventional prenatal diagnosis and improve the safety of maternal visits.
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- Hao Yang
- Department of Medical Genetics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Fu S, Zhang Y, Wang R, Qiu Z, Song W, Yang Q, Shen L. A novel culture-enriched metagenomic sequencing strategy effectively guarantee the microbial safety of drinking water by uncovering the low abundance pathogens. J Environ Manage 2023; 345:118737. [PMID: 37657296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Assessing the presence of waterborne pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is crucial for managing the environmental quality of drinking water sources. However, detecting low abundance pathogens in such settings is challenging. In this study, a workflow was developed to enrich for broad spectrum pathogens from drinking water samples. A mock community was used to evaluate the effectiveness of various enrichment broths in detecting low-abundance pathogens. Monthly metagenomic surveillance was conducted in a drinking water source from May to September 2021, and water samples were subjected to five enrichment procedures for 6 h to recover the majority of waterborne bacterial pathogens. Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) was used for metagenomic sequencing of enriched samples to obtain high-quality pathogen genomes. The results showed that selective enrichment significantly increased the proportions of targeted bacterial pathogens. Compared to direct metagenomic sequencing of untreated water samples, targeted enrichment followed by ONT sequencing significantly improved the detection of waterborne pathogens and the quality of metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs). Eighty-six high-quality MAGs, including 70 pathogen MAGs, were obtained from ONT sequencing, while only 12 MAGs representing 10 species were obtained from direct metagenomic sequencing of untreated water samples. In addition, ONT sequencing improved the recovery of mobile genetic elements and the accuracy of phylogenetic analysis. This study highlights the urgent need for efficient methodologies to detect and manage microbial risks in drinking water sources. The developed workflow provides a cost-effective approach for environmental management of drinking water sources with microbial risks. The study also uncovered pathogens that were not detected by traditional methods, thereby advancing microbial risk management of drinking water sources.
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- Songzhe Fu
- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture (Dalian Ocean University), Ministry of Education, 116023, China.
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences. Shanghai, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture (Dalian Ocean University), Ministry of Education, 116023, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Life Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, SAR, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China.
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Esposito M, Mancosu P, Bruschi A, Ghirelli A, Pini S, Alpi P, Barca R, Paoli CD, Meacci F, Leonulli BG, Fondelli S, Paoletti L, Scoccianti S, Russo S. The role of EPID in vivo dosimetry in the risk management of stereotactic lung treatments. Strahlenther Onkol 2023; 199:992-999. [PMID: 37256302 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-023-02081-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE In this work we report our experience with the use of in vivo dosimetry (IVD) in the risk management of stereotactic lung treatments. METHODS A commercial software based on the electronic portal imaging device (EPID) signal was used to reconstruct the actual planning target volume (PTV) dose of stereotactic lung treatments. The study was designed in two phases: i) in the observational phase, the IVD results of 41 consecutive patients were reviewed and out-of-tolerance cases were studied for root cause analysis; ii) in the active phase, the IVD results of 52 patients were analyzed and corrective actions were taken when needed. Moreover, proactive preventions were further introduced to reduce the risk of future failures. The error occurrence rate was analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of proactive actions. RESULTS A total of 330 fractions were analyzed. In the first phase, 13 errors were identified. In the active phase, 12 errors were detected, 5 of which needed corrective actions; in 4 patients the actions taken corrected the error. Several preventions and barriers were introduced to reduce the risk of future failures: the planning checklist was updated, the procedure for vacuum pillows was improved, and use of the respiratory compression belt was optimized. A decrease in the failure rate was observed, showing the effectiveness of procedural adjustment. CONCLUSION The use of IVD allowed the quality of lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments to be improved. Patient-specific and procedural corrective actions were successfully taken as part of risk management, leading to an overall improvement in the dosimetric accuracy.
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- Marco Esposito
- S. C. Fisica Sanitaria, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Via dell'Antella 58, 50012, Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze, Italy.
- International Center for Theoretical Physics, Strada Costiera, 11, 34151, Trieste, Italy.
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- Medical Physics Unit of Radiotherapy Dept., IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- S. C. Fisica Sanitaria, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Via dell'Antella 58, 50012, Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Fisica Sanitaria, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Via dell'Antella 58, 50012, Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Fisica Sanitaria, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Via dell'Antella 58, 50012, Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Radioterapia, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Firenze, Italy
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- S. C. Fisica Sanitaria, Firenze-Azienda Sanitaria USL Toscana Centro, Via dell'Antella 58, 50012, Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze, Italy
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Mikhno NV, Evstafeva YV, Khodakova OV, Polikarpova YA. [The measurement of risks of health damage under provision of primary medical sanitary care]. Probl Sotsialnoi Gig Zdravookhranenniiai Istor Med 2023; 31:1384-1389. [PMID: 38142339 DOI: 10.32687/0869-866x-2023-31-6-1384-1389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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The organization and implementation of quality management system in medical organization based on internal quality control and safety of medical activities, permits to implement continuous improvement of organization functioning, to eliminate errors or undesirable occurrences as well as to prevent causes of premature mortality and to contribute into increasing of indicator of life expectancy.The implementation of risk-oriented approach in management of medical organization within the framework of internal quality control and safety of medical activities is actual and necessary condition in accordance with adopted regulatory legal acts. Currently, in the healthcare system there are no developed and approved methods of developing infrastructure of risk management in medical organization. The purpose of the study: to apply the FMEA analysis and Pareto diagram technologies to quantify and rank risks of health harm in development of organizational and managerial decision-making. The sociological method was applied to identify violations in provision of medical care, including their frequency and possible risks. The FMEA analysis was implemented to each undesirable occurrence (risk), considering frequency of its occurrence. The priority number of risk (PMR) is calculated and risk register is compiled. The Pareto diagram construction technology made it possible to assess significance and to build risk matrix.
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- N V Mikhno
- The Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education "The Chita State Medical Academy" of Minzdrav of Russia, 672000, Chita, Russia,
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- The Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education "The Chita State Medical Academy" of Minzdrav of Russia, 672000, Chita, Russia
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- The Federal State Budget Institution "The Central Research Institute for Health Organization and Informatics" of Minzdrav of Russia, 127254, Moscow, Russia
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- The State Institution of Health Care "The Chita Central District Hospital", 672000, Chita, Russia
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Ramchandani JP, Cameron A, Garg M, Newman L. Can we do it better? Consent in dentoalveolar surgery. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 61:628-630. [PMID: 37709579 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2023.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Obtaining informed consent is essential for any medical or dental procedure. Dentoalveolar surgery poses numerous risks due to the complex environment and anatomy of the oral cavity. Failure to seek and correctly document consent may lead to claims in negligence, as demonstrated by the increasing litigation in OMFS. We audited dentoalveolar surgery consent forms at two different UK OMFS units and found that many forms failed to document important material risks associated with procedures. In an attempt to improve the consent process, we developed a standardised form containing a list of risks for dentoalveolar surgery that can be affixed to the consent form. We suggest other OMFS units adopt this form to standardise the consent process and optimise patient care while protecting clinicians from medico-legal claims.
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- Jai Parkash Ramchandani
- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 1UL, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Great Western Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Great Western Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB, United Kingdom; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East, Grinstead RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom
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Mistry MM, Endlich Y. Incidents relating to paediatric regional anaesthesia in the first 8000 cases reported to webAIRS. Anaesth Intensive Care 2023; 51:408-421. [PMID: 37786341 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x231198255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Regional anaesthesia is an essential tool in the armamentarium for paediatric anaesthesia. While largely safe and effective, a range of serious yet preventable adverse events can occur. Incidence and risk factors have been described, but few detailed case series exist relating to paediatric regional anaesthesia. Across Australia and New Zealand, a web-based anaesthesia incident reporting system enables voluntary reporting of detailed anaesthesia-related events in adults and children. From this database, all reports involving paediatric regional anaesthesia (age less than 17 years) were retrieved. Perioperative events and their outcomes were reviewed and analysed. When offered, the reported contributing or alleviating factors relating to the case and its management were noted. This paper provides a summary of these reports alongside an evidence review to support safe practice. Of 8000 reported incidents, 26 related to paediatric regional anaesthesia were identified. There were no deaths or reports of permanent harm. Nine reports of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity were included, seven equipment and technical issues, six errors in which regional anaesthesia made an indirect contribution and four logistical and communication issues. Most incidents involved single-shot techniques or a neuraxial approach. Common themes included variable local anaesthetic dosing, cognitive overload, inadequate preparation and communication breakdown. Neonates, infants and medically complex children were disproportionately represented, highlighting their inherent risk profile. A range of preventable incidents are reported relating to patient, systems and human factors, demonstrating several areas for improvement. Risk stratification, application of existing dosing and administration guidelines, and effective teamwork and communication are encouraged to ensure safe regional anaesthesia in the paediatric population.
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- Manisha M Mistry
- Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
- Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia
- Faculty of Anaesthesia, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Pedro F, Veiga F, Mascarenhas-Melo F. Impact of GAMP 5, data integrity and QbD on quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry: How obvious is it? Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103759. [PMID: 37660982 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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In the pharmaceutical industry, it is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicinal products. Therefore a robust quality assurance framework is needed. This manuscript examines the impact of GAMP 5 and data integrity (DI) on quality assurance, while also highlighting the role of quality by design (QbD) principles. GAMP 5 is a widely used framework for validating automated systems that establishes quality assurance practices. DI guarantees the reliability of data collected throughout various stages of drug development. The integration of QbD principles promotes a systematic approach to development that emphasizes a deep understanding of critical quality attributes, risk management, and continuous improvement. With their implementation, organizations are able to meet regulatory requirements and provide safe medications to patients worldwide.
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- Francisca Pedro
- Drug Development and Technology Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Drug Development and Technology Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Drug Development and Technology Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Gibbs NM. Clinical incident reporting: Extending the learning opportunities through webAIRS. Anaesth Intensive Care 2023; 51:372-374. [PMID: 37802487 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x231200508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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- Neville M Gibbs
- Department of Anaesthesia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
- The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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Dent E, Hanlon P, Sim M, Jylhävä J, Liu Z, Vetrano DL, Stolz E, Pérez-Zepeda MU, Crabtree DR, Nicholson C, Job J, Ambagtsheer RC, Ward PR, Shi SM, Huynh Q, Hoogendijk EO. Recent developments in frailty identification, management, risk factors and prevention: A narrative review of leading journals in geriatrics and gerontology. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 91:102082. [PMID: 37797723 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Frailty is an age-related clinical condition characterised by an increased susceptibility to stressors and an elevated risk of adverse outcomes such as mortality. In the light of global population ageing, the prevalence of frailty is expected to soar in coming decades. This narrative review provides critical insights into recent developments and emerging practices in frailty research regarding identification, management, risk factors, and prevention. We searched journals in the top two quartiles of geriatrics and gerontology (from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports) for articles published between 01 January 2018 and 20 December 2022. Several recent developments were identified, including new biomarkers and biomarker panels for frailty screening and diagnosis, using artificial intelligence to identify frailty, and investigating the altered response to medications by older adults with frailty. Other areas with novel developments included exercise (including technology-based exercise), multidimensional interventions, person-centred and integrated care, assistive technologies, analysis of frailty transitions, risk-factors, clinical guidelines, COVID-19, and potential future treatments. This review identified a strong need for the implementation and evaluation of cost-effective, community-based interventions to manage and prevent frailty. Our findings highlight the need to better identify and support older adults with frailty and involve those with frailty in shared decision-making regarding their care.
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- Elsa Dent
- Research Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing, Torrens University Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Health Sciences and Gerontology Research Center, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Second Affiliated Hospital and School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; Stockholm Gerontology Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Dirección de Investigación, ciudad de México, Mexico; Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), FCS, Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Norte, Huixquilucan Edo. de México
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- Centre for Health System Reform & Integration, Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health System Reform & Integration, Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Research Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing, Torrens University Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Research Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing, Torrens University Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging, Hebrew Senior Life, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology & Data Science and Department of General Practice, Amsterdam UMC, Location VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Ageing & Later Life Research Program, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Amayiri N, Spitaels A, Zaghloul M, Figaji A, Cavalheiro S, Muller HL, Elhassan M, Parkes J, Mushtaq N, Beltagy ME, Yousef YA, Esiashvili N, Sullivan M, da Costa MD, Dastoli P, Mubarak F, Bartels U, Chamdine O, Davidson A, Musharbash A, Alcasabas P, Bouffet E, Bailey S. SIOP PODC-adapted treatment guidelines for craniopharyngioma in low- and middle-income settings. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70:e28493. [PMID: 32790146 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Pediatric craniopharyngioma is a rare tumor with excellent survival but significant long-term morbidities due to the loco-regional tumor growth or secondary to its treatment. Visual impairment, panhypopituitarism, hypothalamic damage, and behavioral changes are among the main challenges. This tumor should be managed under the care of a multidisciplinary team to determine the optimum treatment within the available resources. This is particularly important for low middle-income countries where resources are variable. This report provides risk-stratified management guidelines for children diagnosed with craniopharyngioma in a resource-limited setting.
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- Nisreen Amayiri
- Pediatric Oncology Department, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Radiation Oncology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University and Children's Cancer Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Pediatric Oncology Institute/GRAACC, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University Children's Hospital, Klinikum Oldenburg AöR, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinical Oncology department, National Cancer Institute, University of Gezira, Wad Madani, Sudan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Ophthalmology division/ Surgery department, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Pediatric Oncology Institute/GRAACC, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Pediatric Oncology Institute/GRAACC, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Radiology Department, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology and stem cell transplantation, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Hematology-Oncology Service, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Neurosurgery division/Surgery department, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, the Philippines
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Raikes J, Henstra D, Thistlethwaite J. Public Attitudes Toward Policy Instruments for Flood Risk Management. Environ Manage 2023; 72:1050-1060. [PMID: 37392239 PMCID: PMC10509047 DOI: 10.1007/s00267-023-01848-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Effective flood risk management (FRM) requires a mix of policy instruments that reduces, shares, and manages flood risk. The social acceptability of these policy instruments-the degree of public support or opposition to their use-is an important consideration when designing an optimal mix to achieve FRM objectives. This paper examines public attitudes toward FRM policy instruments based on a national survey of Canadians living in high-risk areas. Respondents were asked their views on flood maps, disaster assistance, flood insurance, flood risk disclosure and liability, and property buyouts. The results indicate that all five policy instruments have high social acceptability, but they must be calibrated to ensure access to flood risk information and achieve a fair distribution of FRM costs among key stakeholders.
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- Jonathan Raikes
- Sustainability Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Dr., Sippy Downs, QLD, 4556, Australia.
- School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
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- Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Ubom AE, Oiwoh SO, Ajiboye AD, Nyeche S, Appiah-Kubi A, Sokunbi AE, Mbiiza CM, Olanrewaju FO, Ighorodje EE, Akinkugbe A, Okoeguale J, Ojo OD, Unwaha EA, Oriji PC, Adebawojo TO, Ekwebalam OP, Okwaraoha TI, Ijarotimi OA, Eifediyi RA, Okogbenin SA, Okwor T, Ikimalo JI, Kuti O, Fasubaa OB, Ogoina D. Mpox in pregnancy: Management, risks and challenges in Africa and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 163:466-475. [PMID: 37128764 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Data on mpox in pregnancy are currently limited. Historically, only 65 cases in pregnancy have been reported globally since mpox was discovered in 1958. This includes 59 cases in the current outbreak. Vertical transmission was confirmed in one patient. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe disease owing to immunological and hormonal changes that increase susceptibility to infections in pregnancy. African women appear to be at higher risk of mpox infection and adverse outcomes in pregnancy for epidemiological and immunologic reasons, in addition to the background high rates of adverse feto-maternal outcomes in the region. This risk is potentially heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the possibility of mpox virus exportation/importation as a result of the lifting of movement restrictions and trans-border travels between countries affected by the current outbreak. Furthermore, coinfection with mpox and COVID-19 in pregnancy is possible, and the clinical features of both conditions may overlap. Challenges of diagnosis and management of mpox in pregnancy in Africa include patients concealing their travel history from healthcare providers and absconding from/evading isolation after diagnosis, shortage of personal protective equipment and polymerase chain reaction testing facilities for diagnosis, vaccine hesitancy/resistance, and poor disease notification systems. There is a need for local, regional and global support to strengthen the capacity of African countries to address these challenges and potentially reduce the disease burden among pregnant women in the continent.
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- Akaninyene Eseme Ubom
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology (WATOG), Paris, France
- International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics (FIGO) Committee on Childbirth & Postpartum Haemorrhage, London, UK
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- Dermatology and Venereology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Port Harcourt/University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology (WATOG), Paris, France
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology (WATOG), Paris, France
- University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Institute of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever and Emergent Pathogen, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal University Teaching Hospital, Imo State, Owerri, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Institute of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever and Emergent Pathogen, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Institute of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever and Emergent Pathogen, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Prevention Programme and Knowledge Management, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Port Harcourt/University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Feto-Maternal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Unit, Niger Delta University/Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Dean M, Tezak AL, Johnson S, Weidner A, Almanza D, Pal T, Cragun DL. Factors that differentiate cancer risk management decisions among females with pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in PALB2, CHEK2, and ATM. Genet Med 2023; 25:100945. [PMID: 37515473 DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2023.100945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Following disclosure of pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in hereditary cancer genes, patients face cancer risk management decisions. Through this mixed-methods study, we investigated cancer risk management decisions among females with pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in PALB2, CHEK2, and ATM to understand why some patients follow National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, whereas others do not. METHODS Survey and interview data were cross-analyzed using a 3-stage approach. Identified factors were used to conduct coincidence analysis and differentiate between combinations of factors that result in following or not following guidelines. RESULTS Of the 13 participants who underwent guideline inconsistent prophylactic surgery, 12 fit 1 of 3 unique patterns: (1) cancer-related anxiety in the absence of trust in care, (2) provider recommending surgery inconsistent with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, or (3) surgery occurring before genetic testing. Two unique patterns were found among 18 of 20 participants who followed guidelines: (1) anxiety along with trust in care or (2) lack of anxiety and no prophylactic surgery before testing. CONCLUSION Health care provider recommendations and trust in care may influence whether individuals receive care that is congruent with risk levels conferred by specific genes. Interventions are needed to improve provider knowledge, patient trust in non-surgical care, and patient anxiety.
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- Marleah Dean
- Department of Communication, University of South Florida, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in the Department of Medicine, Division of Genetic Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in the Department of Medicine, Division of Genetic Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in the Department of Medicine, Division of Genetic Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
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Harris E. ADHD Medication Incidents on the Rise Since 2000. JAMA 2023; 330:1422. [PMID: 37755880 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.18746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Trinh VQN, Zhang S, Kovoor J, Gupta A, Chan WO, Gilbert T, Bacchi S. The use of natural language processing in detecting and predicting falls within the healthcare setting: a systematic review. Int J Qual Health Care 2023; 35:mzad077. [PMID: 37758209 PMCID: PMC10585351 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzad077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Falls are a common problem associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. Current fall prevention policies in local healthcare settings are often guided by information provided by fall risk assessment tools, incident reporting, and coding data. This review was conducted with the aim of identifying studies which utilized natural language processing (NLP) for the automated detection and prediction of falls in the healthcare setting. The databases Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, Ovid Emcare, PubMed, CINAHL, IEEE Xplore, and Ei Compendex were searched from 2012 until April 2023. Retrospective derivation, validation, and implementation studies wherein patients experienced falls within a healthcare setting were identified for inclusion. The initial search yielded 2611 publications for title and abstract screening. Full-text screening was conducted on 105 publications, resulting in 26 unique studies that underwent qualitative analyses. Studies applied NLP towards falls risk factor identification, known falls detection, future falls prediction, and falls severity stratification with reasonable success. The NLP pipeline was reviewed in detail between studies and models utilizing rule-based, machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and hybrid approaches were examined. With a growing literature surrounding falls prediction in both inpatient and outpatient environments, the absence of studies examining the impact of these models on patient and system outcomes highlights the need for further implementation studies. Through an exploration of the application of NLP techniques, it may be possible to develop models with higher performance in automated falls prediction and detection.
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia 5011, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland 4215, Australia
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia 5011, Australia
- Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia 5112, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
- Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia 5042, Australia
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Purchase T, Cooper A, Price D, Dorgeat E, Williams H, Bowie P, Fournier JP, Hibbert P, Edwards A, Phillips R, Joseph-Williams N, Carson-Stevens A. Analysis of applying a patient safety taxonomy to patient and clinician-reported incident reports during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study. BMC Med Res Methodol 2023; 23:234. [PMID: 37838681 PMCID: PMC10576389 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-023-02057-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in major disruption to healthcare delivery worldwide causing medical services to adapt their standard practices. Learning how these adaptations result in unintended patient harm is essential to mitigate against future incidents. Incident reporting and learning system data can be used to identify areas to improve patient safety. A classification system is required to make sense of such data to identify learning and priorities for further in-depth investigation. The Patient Safety (PISA) classification system was created for this purpose, but it is not known if classification systems are sufficient to capture novel safety concepts arising from crises like the pandemic. We aimed to review the application of the PISA classification system during the COVID-19 pandemic to appraise whether modifications were required to maintain its meaningful use for the pandemic context. METHODS We conducted a mixed-methods study integrating two phases in an exploratory, sequential design. This included a comparative secondary analysis of patient safety incident reports from two studies conducted during the first wave of the pandemic, where we coded patient-reported incidents from the UK and clinician-reported incidents from France. The findings were presented to a focus group of experts in classification systems and patient safety, and a thematic analysis was conducted on the resultant transcript. RESULTS We identified five key themes derived from the data analysis and expert group discussion. These included capitalising on the unique perspective of safety concerns from different groups, that existing frameworks do identify priority areas to investigate further, the objectives of a study shape the data interpretation, the pandemic spotlighted long-standing patient concerns, and the time period in which data are collected offers valuable context to aid explanation. The group consensus was that no COVID-19-specific codes were warranted, and the PISA classification system was fit for purpose. CONCLUSIONS We have scrutinised the meaningful use of the PISA classification system's application during a period of systemic healthcare constraint, the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these constraints, we found the framework can be successfully applied to incident reports to enable deductive analysis, identify areas for further enquiry and thus support organisational learning. No new or amended codes were warranted. Organisations and investigators can use our findings when reviewing their own classification systems.
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- Thomas Purchase
- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK
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- Medical Directorate, NHS Education for Scotland, Glasgow, UK
- School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Stafford, UK
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- Département de Médecine Générale, Faculté de Médecine, Nantes Université, Nantes, France
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- Allied Health and Human Performance, IIMPACT in Health, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK
- PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14, UK.
- PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
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Bolan S, Wijesekara H, Amarasiri D, Zhang T, Ragályi P, Brdar-Jokanović M, Rékási M, Lin JY, Padhye LP, Zhao H, Wang L, Rinklebe J, Wang H, Siddique KHM, Kirkham MB, Bolan N. Boron contamination and its risk management in terrestrial and aquatic environmental settings. Sci Total Environ 2023; 894:164744. [PMID: 37315601 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Boron (B) is released to terrestrial and aquatic environments through both natural and anthropogenic sources. This review describes the current knowledge on B contamination in soil and aquatic environments in relation to its geogenic and anthropogenic sources, biogeochemistry, environmental and human health impacts, remediation approaches, and regulatory practices. The common naturally occurring sources of B include borosilicate minerals, volcanic eruptions, geothermal and groundwater streams, and marine water. Boron is extensively used to manufacture fiberglass, thermal-resistant borosilicate glass and porcelain, cleaning detergents, vitreous enamels, weedicides, fertilizers, and B-based steel for nuclear shields. Anthropogenic sources of B released into the environment include wastewater for irrigation, B fertilizer application, and waste from mining and processing industries. Boron is an essential element for plant nutrition and is taken up mainly as boric acid molecules. Although B deficiency in agricultural soils has been observed, B toxicity can inhibit plant growth in soils under arid and semiarid regions. High B intake by humans can be detrimental to the stomach, liver, kidneys and brain, and eventually results in death. Amelioration of soils and water sources enriched with B can be achieved by immobilization, leaching, adsorption, phytoremediation, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration. The development of cost-effective technologies for B removal from B-rich irrigation water including electrodialysis and electrocoagulation techniques is likely to help control the predominant anthropogenic input of B to the soil. Future research initiatives for the sustainable remediation of B contamination using advanced technologies in soil and water environments are also recommended.
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- Shiv Bolan
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia
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- Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, Budapest 1022, Hungary
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- Department of Vegetable and Alternative Crops, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Novi Sad 21000, Republic of Serbia
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- Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, Budapest 1022, Hungary
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, People's Republic of China
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia.
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Vaddiraju SC, Talari R. Urban flood susceptibility analysis of Saroor Nagar Watershed of India using Geomatics-based multi-criteria analysis framework. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:107021-107040. [PMID: 36520296 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24672-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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During the monsoon season, flooding is common in several parts of India, and urban areas are becoming more prone to flooding even during less intense rainfall events as a result of the encroachment of waterbodies and natural drainage channels, increased impervious areas, and subsequent decrease in infiltration capabilities. In the years 2000, 2008, 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021, severe flood events in our study area, the Saroor Nagar urban watershed in Telangana state, caused human loss, economic devastation, and environmental devastation. Although flood risk cannot be completely eliminated, it can be significantly reduced by developing a flood hazard model to identify flood-prone areas in a watershed, which can assist decision makers seeking comprehensive flood risk management. The flood hazard map is created by integrating Geomatics with multi-criteria decision analysis and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Topographic wetness index (TWI), digital elevation model (DEM), slope, precipitation, drainage density, distance to waterbody, soil, and land use land cover (LULC) were the flooding causative elements considered in this study. The resulting flood risk map is divided into four distinct categories that reflect flood danger levels of low, moderate, high, and extremely high. The flood risk map revealed that the moderate risk zone decreased from 50.2 to 45.7% of the study area between 2008 and 2020, while the high-risk zone increased from 45.2 to 52.8%. The flood susceptibility map is validated using crowdsourcing techniques. The findings demonstrated that a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based multi-criteria analysis framework for flood hazard analysis could be effectively used to aid disaster management decision-making.
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- Shiva Chandra Vaddiraju
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Department of Civil Engineering, Maturi Venkata Subba Rao Engineering College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Allman CJ. Case law update. J Healthc Risk Manag 2023; 43:48-56. [PMID: 37653678 DOI: 10.1002/jhrm.21556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Androulakis G, Kontogiannis T, Malakis S. Task complexity and operational risk management in military aviation. Ergonomics 2023; 66:1549-1564. [PMID: 36479864 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2157049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flight risk assessment has been based on traditional tools that are simple to use but not validated for the consideration of all relevant Complexity Contributing Factors (CCFs). This work aims to improve the process of risk management of missions in military aviation and allow for a more thorough examination of Complexity Contributing Factors (CCFs). After a series of structured workshops, a classification scheme of 46 CCFs was developed and tested in a large number of operational missions (n = 227). Principal Components Analysis has verified four complexity classes that provided a structure for the CCFs while multiple linear regression analysis showed that the four classes of complexity correlated well with mission success outcomes. The study provides evidence that the classification scheme of complexity considers a variety of observable markers (CCFs) which can be used to rate complexity and introduce mission changes that create a safety environment for military missions. Practitioner summary: This study develops a classification scheme of complexity with a large number of observable markers (Complexity Contributing Factors) that can be used to rate the complexity of missions in military aviation. Earlier studies on task complexity and a series of workshops with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have been used to develop the classification scheme which was validated with data from a large number of military missions.
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- Department of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece
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- Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, Rhodes/Diagoras International Airport, Rhodes, Greece
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BACKGROUND Type II workplace violence in health care, perpetrated by patients/clients toward home healthcare nurses, is a serious health and safety issue. A significant portion of violent incidents are not officially reported. Natural language processing can detect these "hidden cases" from clinical notes. In this study, we computed the 12-month prevalence of Type II workplace violence from home healthcare nurses' clinical notes by developing and utilizing a natural language processing system. METHODS Nearly 600,000 clinical visit notes from two large U.S.-based home healthcare agencies were analyzed. The notes were recorded from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Rule- and machine-learning-based natural language processing algorithms were applied to identify clinical notes containing workplace violence descriptions. RESULTS The natural language processing algorithms identified 236 clinical notes that included Type II workplace violence toward home healthcare nurses. The prevalence of physical violence was 0.067 incidents per 10,000 home visits. The prevalence of nonphysical violence was 3.76 incidents per 10,000 home visits. The prevalence of any violence was four incidents per 10,000 home visits. In comparison, no Type II workplace violence incidents were recorded in the official incident report systems of the two agencies in this same time period. CONCLUSIONS AND APPLICATION TO PRACTICE Natural language processing can be an effective tool to augment formal reporting by capturing violence incidents from daily, ongoing, large volumes of clinical notes. It can enable managers and clinicians to stay informed of potential violence risks and keep their practice environment safe.
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- Ha Do Byon
- University of Virginia School of Nursing
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- University of Virginia School of Nursing
- Continuum Home Health Care, UVA Health
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- Columbia University School of Nursing
- Columbia University Data Science Institute
- VNS Health
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Kaya S, Banaz Goncuoglu M, Mete B, Asilkan Z, Mete AH, Akturan S, Tuncer N, Yukselir Alasirt F, Toka O, Gunes T, Gumus R. Patient Safety Culture: Effects on Errors, Incident Reporting, and Patient Safety Grade. J Patient Saf 2023; 19:439-446. [PMID: 37729641 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study mainly examines the effects of patient safety culture dimensions on 4 outcomes (self-reported errors, witnessing errors, incident reporting, and patient safety grade). METHODS The data were collected using the Turkish version of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, which consists of 6 dimensions (teamwork climate, safety climate, job satisfaction, stress recognition, perceptions of management, and working conditions). Of 1679 personnel working in 6 hospitals in Ankara, 860 were randomly selected. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Spearman correlation coefficient, and binary logistic regression analyses. RESULTS The response rate was 62.7%. When the overall patient safety culture score increased by 1 point; the probability of witnessing an error was 2 times lower (P < 0.001), the probability of incident reporting was 4.22 times higher (P < 0.001), and the probability of assessing the patient safety grade as excellent was 29.86 times higher (P < 0.001). The teamwork climate was negatively related to making errors and witnessing errors (P < 0.001). The safety climate and working conditions were positively related to incident reporting and patient safety grade (P < 0.001). Job satisfaction was negatively related to incident reporting (P < 0.001). Perceptions of management were positively related to making errors and patient safety grade (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The patient safety culture scores were positively correlated with incident reporting and patient safety grade but negatively correlated with the occurrence of errors. Each dimension of the patient safety culture, except stress recognition, affected different outcomes. Therefore, managers should focus on different dimensions of patient safety culture to improve different outcomes.
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- Sıdıka Kaya
- From the Department of Health Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya
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- Medical Documentation And Secretarial Program, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Istanbul
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- Department of General Surgery, Yıldırım Beyazıt University Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hitit University, Corum
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University
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- Oncology Hospital, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Barbour N, Shillinger GL, Gurarie E, Hoover AL, Gaspar P, Temple-Boyer J, Candela T, Fagan WF, Bailey H. Incorporating multidimensional behavior into a risk management tool for a critically endangered and migratory species. Conserv Biol 2023; 37:e14114. [PMID: 37204012 DOI: 10.1111/cobi.14114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Conservation of migratory species exhibiting wide-ranging and multidimensional behaviors is challenged by management efforts that only utilize horizontal movements or produce static spatial-temporal products. For the deep-diving, critically endangered eastern Pacific leatherback turtle, tools that predict where turtles have high risks of fisheries interactions are urgently needed to prevent further population decline. We incorporated horizontal-vertical movement model results with spatial-temporal kernel density estimates and threat data (gear-specific fishing) to develop monthly maps of spatial risk. Specifically, we applied multistate hidden Markov models to a biotelemetry data set (n = 28 leatherback tracks, 2004-2007). Tracks with dive information were used to characterize turtle behavior as belonging to 1 of 3 states (transiting, residential with mixed diving, and residential with deep diving). Recent fishing effort data from Global Fishing Watch were integrated with predicted behaviors and monthly space-use estimates to create maps of relative risk of turtle-fisheries interactions. Drifting (pelagic) longline fishing gear had the highest average monthly fishing effort in the study region, and risk indices showed this gear to also have the greatest potential for high-risk interactions with turtles in a residential, deep-diving behavioral state. Monthly relative risk surfaces for all gears and behaviors were added to South Pacific TurtleWatch (SPTW) (https://www.upwell.org/sptw), a dynamic management tool for this leatherback population. These modifications will refine SPTW's capability to provide important predictions of potential high-risk bycatch areas for turtles undertaking specific behaviors. Our results demonstrate how multidimensional movement data, spatial-temporal density estimates, and threat data can be used to create a unique conservation tool. These methods serve as a framework for incorporating behavior into similar tools for other aquatic, aerial, and terrestrial taxa with multidimensional movement behaviors.
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- Nicole Barbour
- Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Solomons, Maryland, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
- Upwell, Monterey, California, USA
- Department of Environmental Biology, SUNY College of Environmental and Forest Sciences, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Upwell, Monterey, California, USA
- Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University, Pacific Grove, California, USA
- MigraMar, Bodega Bay, California, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
- Department of Environmental Biology, SUNY College of Environmental and Forest Sciences, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Upwell, Monterey, California, USA
- Mercator Ocean International, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Solomons, Maryland, USA
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Lafontaine JC, Boucher J, Giovannelli J, Petit J, Outteryck O, Balagny S, Zéphir H. Evaluation of risk management in a natalizumab home infusion procedure. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2023; 179:894-901. [PMID: 37202259 PMCID: PMC10186396 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2023.01.727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Natalizumab is a well-established disease-modifying therapy used in active multiple sclerosis (MS). The most serious adverse event is progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. For safety reasons, hospital implementation is mandatory. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has deeply affected hospital practices leading French authorities to temporarily authorize to administer the treatment at home. The safety of natalizumab home administration should be assessed to allow ongoing home infusion. The aim of the study is to describe the procedure and assess the safety in a home infusion natalizumab model. Patients presenting relapsing-remitting MS treated by natalizumab for over two years, non-exposed to John Cunningham Virus (JCV) and living in the Lille area (France) were included from July 2020 to February 2021 to receive natalizumab infusion at home every four weeks for 12 months. Teleconsultation occurrence, infusion occurrence, infusion cancelling, JCV risk management, annual MRI completion were analyzed. The number of teleconsultations allowing infusion was 365 (37 patients included in the analysis), all home infusions were preceded by a teleconsultation. Nine patients did not complete the one-year home infusion follow-up. Two teleconsultations canceled infusions. Two teleconsultations led to a hospital visit to assess a potential relapse. No severe adverse event was reported. All 28 patients who have completed the follow-up benefited from biannual hospital examination and JCV serologies and annual MRI. Our results suggested that the established home natalizumab procedure was safe using the university hospital home-care department. However, the procedure should be evaluated using home-based services outside the university hospital.
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- J-C Lafontaine
- Université de Lille, Lille, France; Department of neurology, CHU de Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of neurology, CHU de Lille, Lille, France
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- GIOVANNELLI Epidemiology and clinical research counselling, Lille, France
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- Department of neurology, CHU de Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of neuroradiology, CHU de Lille, Inserm U1171 Lille, Lille, France
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- Home care department CHU de Lille, Lille, France
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- Université de Lille, Lille, France; Department of neurology, CHU de Lille, Lille, France; Inserm U1172, Lille, France.
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Mateo‐Arriero I, Lalovic A, Dowden G, Markey L, Cox KL, Flicker L, Bessarab D, Thompson S, Kickett C, Woods D, Pestell CF, Edgill P, Etherton‐Beer C, Smith K. Co-design of dementia prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA). Alzheimers Dement 2023; 19:4564-4571. [PMID: 36933191 PMCID: PMC10955769 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors. Currently, there is limited evidence on how to prevent cognitive decline in Aboriginal Australians. METHODS Based on our Theory of Change (ToC) framework, we co-developed the Dementia risk management and prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) aged over 45 years in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations (ACCOs) and Elders. Qualitative data were collected through ACCO staff workshops, Elders yarning, and governance groups to inform the protocol. Additionally, we conducted a small pilot study. RESULTS Expected DAMPAA ToC outcomes are: (1) improved daily function, (2) better cardiovascular risk management, (3) falls reduction, (4) improved quality of life, and (5) reduced cognitive decline. Attendance enablers are social interaction, environment, exercise type/level, and logistics. DISCUSSION Findings suggest that ToC is an effective collaborative approach for co-designing Aboriginal health programs.
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- Irene Mateo‐Arriero
- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
- West Australian Centre for Health and AgeingUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- West Australian Centre for Health and AgeingUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Western Australian Centre for Rural HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaGeraldtonWAAustralia
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- Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical ServiceGeraldtonWAAustralia
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- School of Psychological ScienceUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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- Derbarl Yerrigan Health ServiceEast PerthWAAustralia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental HealthUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWAAustralia
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Kalwij A. Risk preferences, preventive behaviour, and the probability of a loss: Empirical evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Soc Sci Med 2023; 334:116169. [PMID: 37633114 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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RATIONALE A theoretical model of optimal choice under risk, in which an individual chooses the level of prevention to avoid a loss, has the ambiguous prediction that a higher risk-taking preference increases the probability of a loss. OBJECTIVE To empirically investigate the prediction in the case of COVID-19 with individual-level survey data. DATA Survey data from the Understanding America Study (UAS). The UAS Coronavirus Tracking Survey followed 8628 respondents from March 2020 until July 2021 (29 survey waves) and data was gathered on having contracted COVID-19, vaccination, and preventive behaviour. Separate UAS modules gathered data on individuals' risk preferences; twice before and once during the COVID-19 pandemic. UAS also gathered data on pre-pandemic health and socio-economic status. Combining these data, and dropping missing observations, provided longitudinal data for 4335 respondents (96,370 observations) of whom 530 contracted COVID-19. RESULTS In support of the theoretical prediction, the empirical findings show that a one-standard deviation higher risk-taking preference is associated with about a one-third higher probability of contracting COVID-19 within two weeks. Furthermore, the findings show that individuals' risk-taking preference is negatively associated with the preventive behaviour of social distancing and not associated with getting vaccinated. There is, however, no support for preventive behaviour being associated with the probability of contracting COVID-19. The exception is for being vaccinated, which is negatively associated with the probability of contracting COVID-19. The findings, therefore, do not support that the positive association of the risk-taking preference with the probability of contracting COVID-19 is mediated through observed preventive behaviour. CONCLUSIONS The findings support the importance of individuals' risk-taking behaviour for contracting COVID-19 and, more generally, the importance of loss prevention as a risk management tool for individuals.
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- Adriaan Kalwij
- Utrecht University School of Economics, Department of Economics, Utrecht University, Kriekenpitplein 21-22, 3584EC, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Risk Management in the Perinatal and Neonatal Setting. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2023; 37:271-3. [PMID: 37878509 DOI: 10.1097/JPN.0000000000000773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Li Y, Zhu J, Fang Y, Yang H. [ Risk Management Analysis of Medical Device Registration Self-inspection]. Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi 2023; 47:545-549. [PMID: 37753895 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7104.2023.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Through the analysis of laws and policies related to registration self-inspection, visiting and researching enterprises, holding symposiums, and issuing nationwide questionnaires, the risks in the registration self-inspection process were summarized, analyzed, and evaluated. From the aspects of regulatory departments and manufacturing enterprises, we suggest to improve China's medical device registration regulations system and reduce the risks of all parties in the registration self-inspection work.
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- Yonghong Li
- Center for Inspection of Gansu Medical Products Administration, Lanzhou, 730070
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- Center for Inspection of Gansu Medical Products Administration, Lanzhou, 730070
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- Center for Inspection of Gansu Medical Products Administration, Lanzhou, 730070
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- Center for Inspection of Gansu Medical Products Administration, Lanzhou, 730070
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Wang D, He Q, Xia B, Zheng J, Cao W, Su S, Hu F, Li J, Zhang Y, Ren Z, Li X, Wu X, Huang Y, Tang Y, Wei F, Zou H, Jiang H, Huang J, Meng W, Bai M, Yang K, Yuan J. A protocol of Chinese expert consensuses for the management of health risk in the general public. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1225053. [PMID: 37841744 PMCID: PMC10569298 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1225053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Robust evidence has demonstrated that modifiable lifestyle factors such as unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are the primary causes of NCDs. Although a series of guidelines for the management of NCDs have been published in China, these guidelines mainly focus on clinical practice targeting clinicians rather than the general population, and the evidence for NCD prevention based on modifiable lifestyle factors has been disorganized. Therefore, comprehensive and evidence-based guidance for the risk management of major NCDs for the general Chinese population is urgently needed. To achieve this overarching aim, we plan to develop a series of expert consensuses covering 15 major NCDs on health risk management for the general Chinese population. The objectives of these consensuses are (1) to identify and recommend suitable risk assessment methods for the Chinese population; and (2) to make recommendations for the prevention of major NCDs by integrating the current best evidence and experts' opinions. Methods and analysis For each expert consensus, we will establish a consensus working group comprising 40-50 members. Consensus questions will be formulated by integrating literature reviews, expert opinions, and an online survey. Systematic reviews will be considered as the primary evidence sources. We will conduct new systematic reviews if there are no eligible systematic reviews, the methodological quality is low, or the existing systematic reviews have been published for more than 3 years. We will evaluate the quality of evidence and make recommendations according to the GRADE approach. The consensuses will be reported according to the Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT).
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- Danni Wang
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Clinical Big Data Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Clinical Big Data Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Clinical Big Data Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Endocrine Tumor, State Key Laboratory of Medical Genomics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU), Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Healthy Examination & Management Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Office for Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Key Laboratory for National Cancer Big Data Analysis and Implement, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Center for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of General Practice and Continuing Education, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Health Technology Assessment Center, Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Evidence Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Clinical Big Data Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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Chinese Gastric Cancer Association of Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Chinese Society of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chinese Health Risk Management Collaboration-Gastric Cancer Group. [Chinese Guideline on Risk Management of Gastric Cancer in the General Public(2023 Edition)]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 103:2837-49. [PMID: 37726990 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20230608-00968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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The disease burden of gastric cancer is considerable heavy in China, where the annual number of new gastric cancer cases and deaths rank first in the world. It has been shown that risk assessment, screening, and reducing risk factors may effectively reduce gastric cancer development in general population. However, there is currently a lack of practice guidelines on risk management of gastric cancer for the general public in China. This guideline was conducted by the Chinese Gastric Cancer Association (CGCA) and Chinese Society of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (CSUGS). Based on the best research evidence and health expertise, we developed 17 questions and formulated 18 recommendations. These recommendations provide comprehensive guidance for the management of gastric cancer risk in the general public, with the potential to reduce the cancer development and the burden of disease.
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Cheng X, Feng C. Does environmental information disclosure affect corporate cash flow? An analysis by taking media attentions into consideration. J Environ Manage 2023; 342:118295. [PMID: 37276618 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Continued conflict flare-up and lingering supply bottlenecks in recent years highlight the importance of corporate risk management. Based on stakeholder theory and legitimacy theory, this study investigates whether Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure, as well as its three pillars, helps hedge against the cash flow risk. Using the data of A-share listed firms in China over the period 2011-2021, our results show that ESG disclosure serves to tame the fluctuations in cash flow, especially in the long run. A one-point increase in the ESG disclosure score lowers the volatility of 1-year and 5-year cash flow rate by 0.014 and 0.020, respectively. In addition, we find that media attention, as an essential intermediary and external supervisor, strongly reverses the positive effect of environmental information disclosure on cash flow risk, while such an effect disappears for social and governance pillars. Further analysis indicates the weak performance of ESG disclosure for SOEs and SMEs.
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- Xi Cheng
- School of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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- School of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
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Liu T, Guan Z, Li J, Ao M, Sun S, Deng T, Wang S, Tang Y, Lin Q, Ni Z, Qiu R. Nano zero-valent iron enhances the absorption and transport of chromium in rice (Oryza sativa L.): Implication for Cr risks management in paddy fields. Sci Total Environ 2023; 891:164232. [PMID: 37225094 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) accumulating in soil caused serious pollution to cultivated land. At present, nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) is considered to be a promising remediation material for Cr-contaminated soil. However, the nZVI impact on the behavior of Cr in the soil-rice system under high natural geological background value remains unknown. We studied the effects of nZVI on the migration and transformation of Cr in paddy soil-rice by pot experiment. Three different doses of nZVI (0, 0.001 % and 0.1 % (w/w)) treatments and one dose of 0.1 % (w/w) nZVI treatment without plant rice were set up. Under continuous flooding conditions, nZVI significantly increased rice biomass compared with the control. At the same time, nZVI significantly promoted the reduction of Fe in the soil, increased the concentration of oxalate Fe and bioavailable Cr, then facilitated the absorption of Cr in rice roots and the transportation to the aboveground part. In addition, the enrichment of Fe(III)-reducing bacteria and sulfate-reducing bacteria in soil provided electron donors for Cr oxidation, which helps to form bioavailable Cr that is easily absorbed by plants. The results of this study can provide scientific basis and technical support for the remediation of Cr -polluted paddy soil with high geological background.
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- Ting Liu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Monitoring Technology for Agro-products of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Tetzlaff L, Purohit AM, Spallek J, Holmberg C, Schrader T. Evaluating Interoperability in German Critical Incident Reporting Systems. Stud Health Technol Inform 2023; 307:249-257. [PMID: 37697860 DOI: 10.3233/shti230722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In industrialised countries, one in ten patients suffers harm during hospitalization. Critical Incident Reporting Systems (CIRS) aim to minimize this by learning from errors and identifying potential risks. However, a lack of interoperability among the 16 CIRS in Germany hampers their effectiveness. METHODS This study investigates reports' syntactic and semantic interoperability across seven different reporting systems. Syntactic interoperability was examined using WHO's Minimal Information Models (MIM), while semantic interoperability was evaluated with SNOMED concepts. RESULTS The findings reveal a low structural overlap, with only two terms correctly represented in the SNOMED CT terminology. In addition, most systems showed no syntactic interoperability. CONCLUSION Improving interoperability is essential for increasing the effectiveness and usability of CIRS. The study suggests a unified data model such as MIM or using Health Level 7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR) resources and expanding SNOMED CT with patient safety-relevant terms for semantic interoperability. Given the current lack of both syntactic and semantic interoperability in CIRS, developing a patient safety ontology is recommended for efficient critical incident analysis too.
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- Laura Tetzlaff
- Department of Informatics und Media, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Informatics und Media, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Public Health, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of Informatics und Media, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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Davies K, Weale V, Oakman J. A participatory ergonomics intervention to re-design work and improve the musculoskeletal health of paramedics: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:716. [PMID: 37684666 PMCID: PMC10485987 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06834-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this paper, we present the protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a participative risk management intervention to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The aims of the study include to evaluate the implementation process and the impact of the intervention on work related musculoskeletal pain and discomfort and exposure to physical and psychosocial hazards in paramedics over a 12-month period. METHODS The intervention in this study is to implement A Participative Hazard Identification and Risk Management (APHIRM) toolkit in an ambulance service. Eighteen work groups containing eligible participants (registered paramedics) will be randomised into the intervention or wait-list control arm in one of three rolling recruitment periods. The APHIRM toolkit survey will be offered at baseline and 12 months later, to all current eligible participants in each work group allocated to the trial. The intervention work groups will receive the remainder of the APHIRM toolkit procedures. Identifying data about individual participants will not be collected in the survey, to protect participant privacy and encourage participation. Changes in primary (musculoskeletal pain and discomfort) and secondary (exposure to physical and psychosocial hazards at work) outcomes measured in the survey will be analysed comparing the baseline and follow up response of the cluster. A process evaluation is included to analyse the implementation and associated barriers or facilitators. DISCUSSION This study is important in providing a comprehensive approach which focusses on both physical and psychosocial hazards using worker participation, to address WMSDs, a well-known and significant problem for ambulance services. The effectiveness of the intervention in work groups will be rigorously evaluated. If significant positive results are observed, the intervention may be adopted in ambulance services, both nationally and internationally. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN77150219. Registered 21 November 2021.
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- Karen Davies
- Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
- Queensland Ambulance Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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