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Castellano J, Navarro A, Molins L, Canals J, Marrades R, Viñolas N, Moises J, Casadevall M, Li Y, Han B, Martinez D, Martin J, Garisoain A, Muñoz C, Ramirez J, Monzo M. Pulmonary tumour-draining vein exosomal lincRNA-p21 levels impacts non-small cell lung cancer prognosis. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz258.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Kayser G, Loret J, Setty K, De Thé CB, Martin J, Puigdomenech C, Bartram J. Water safety plans for water supply utilities in China, Cuba, France, Morocco and Spain: costs, benefits, and enabling environment elements. URBAN WATER JOURNAL 2019; 16:277-288. [PMID: 31768148 PMCID: PMC6876626 DOI: 10.1080/1573062x.2019.1669191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are a management tool to identify and prioritize risks and implement appropriate control measures throughout the water supply chain, from catchment to consumer. WSPs have been implemented in over 90 countries; yet, costs, benefits and the enabling environment elements necessary for WSP implementation are under-studied. To better understand these factors, we conducted interviews with WSP implementation management teams from 20 private urban water utilities in China, Cuba, France, Morocco and Spain in 2014. Collectively, these utilities serve 10.6 million consumers and supply over 2.2 million m3/day of water to consumers. Time for WSP implementation to achieve certification averaged 13 months. The main startup cost was staff time, averaging 16.2 full-time equivalent person-months. Additional costs, averaging €16,777, were for training staff, hiring consultants, purchasing equipment, and certifying WSPs. Benefits commonly reported included improved hazard control, treatment practices, record keeping, and client and health agency confidence.
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Martin J, Elg M, Gremyr I. Fit for purpose? Exploring competence in quality management. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITY AND SERVICE SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/ijqss-06-2018-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to use competence theory to explore the fit between actual competencies of quality management (QM) practitioner and the perception of QM competence needs in organisations.
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This paper is based on a cross-case quantitative study design featuring a survey of QM practitioners (n = 249) within eight large Swedish organisations. The research instrument was a questionnaire covering seven themes within QM. The analysis is based on descriptive statistics.
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The results show that while the perception of formal QM competence may seem sufficient, the evolving nature of QM requires knowledge, skills and attitudes that are also apt for more external and explorative perspectives. There is a bias towards competence for exploitative QM rather than explorative QM. Organisational logics preserving and possibly reinforcing a perceived “competence lag” in organisations are identified and described.
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Few empirical studies within QM explore the competencies required for QM practices. This paper contributes to QM research in providing arguments for adopting the competence theory as a foundation for organising current and future QM work.
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Edenharter G, Gartner D, Heim M, Martin J, Pfeiffer U, Vogt F, Braun K, Pförringer D. Delay of transfer from the intensive care unit: a prospective observational analysis on economic effects of delayed in-house transfer. Eur J Med Res 2019; 24:30. [PMID: 31481124 PMCID: PMC6720386 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-019-0388-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Intensive care unit (ICU) capacity is a scant and precious resource in hospitals. Therefore, an optimal occupancy rate as well as detailed occupation planning is of great importance. Most literature deals with admission to the ICU, while only few discuss discharge from the ICU. Specifically, a delay of transfer from the ICU can cause a shortness of beds, jeopardize urgent patient treatment and lead to a decrease in treatment quality as well as economic downsides. This study examined the incidence, costs and reasons for delayed discharge from the ICU and analyzed the influence of the department the patient was admitted to. Methods Over the course of 12 months, the discharges of all 1643 patients of two surgical intensive care units of a large academic medical center were analyzed. Delay in minutes and reasons were recorded and translated into financial figures. A univariate logistic regression model was developed to evaluate the impact of length of stay at the ICU, age, gender, subspecialty and specific ICU on the delay of transfer. In a next step, significant factors of the univariate logistic regression were incorporated into a multivariate regression model. Results In 326 out of 1312 patients ready for discharge (24.8%), the transfer to the floor was delayed. Time of delay for all patients added up to a total of 265,691 min in 1 year. The application of the internal cost allocation, in which 1 min corresponds to 0.75 Euro cents, led to costs of 199,268 Euros (~ $240,000) for the study period. In 91.7% of the cases, the reason for the delay was the lack of an available or appropriate bed on the regular ward. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that the type of department the patient is admitted to poses a significantly influencing factor for delayed discharge from the ICU. Conclusion Delay in discharge from the ICU is a common problem of economic relevance. The main reason is a lack of appropriate floor beds. Patients from certain specific departments are at a higher risk to be discharged with delay. A solution to this problem lies in the focus on the downstream units. A proper use of the scarce resources is to be pursued because of ethical as well as economic reasons in an increasingly aging population.
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Gremyr I, Elg M, Hellström A, Martin J, Witell L. The roles of quality departments and their influence on business results. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/14783363.2019.1643713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Manoff SB, Sausser M, Falk Russell A, Martin J, Radley D, Hyatt D, Roberts CC, Lickliter J, Krishnarajah J, Bett A, Dubey S, Finn T, Coller BA. Immunogenicity and safety of an investigational tetravalent recombinant subunit vaccine for dengue: results of a Phase I randomized clinical trial in flavivirus-naïve adults. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2019; 15:2195-2204. [PMID: 30427741 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1546523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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There is an unmet medical need for vaccines to prevent dengue. V180 is an investigational recombinant subunit vaccine that consists of truncated dengue envelope proteins (DEN-80E) for all 4 serotypes. Three dosage levels of the tetravalent DEN-80E antigens were assessed in a randomized, placebo-controlled, Phase I dose-escalation, first-in-human proof-of-principle trial in healthy, flavivirus-naïve adults in Australia (NCT01477580). The 9 V180 formulations that were assessed included either ISCOMATRIX™ adjuvant (2 dosage levels), aluminum-hydroxide adjuvant, or were unadjuvanted, and were compared to phosphate-buffered saline placebo. Volunteers received 3 injections of assigned product on a 0, 1, 2 month schedule, and were followed for safety through 1 year after the last injection. Antibody levels were assessed at 6 time-points: enrollment, 28 days after each injection, and 6 and 12 months Postdose 3 (PD3). Of the 98 randomized participants, 90 (92%) received all 3 injections; 83 (85%) completed 1-year follow-up. Immunogenicity was measured by a qualified Focus Reduction Neutralization Test with a 50% neutralization cutoff (FRNT50). All 6 V180 formulations with ISCOMATRIX™ adjuvant showed robust immunogenicity, while the 1 aluminum-adjuvanted and 2 unadjuvanted formulations were poorly immunogenic. Geometric mean antibody titers generally declined at 6 months and 1 year PD3. All 9 V180 formulations were generally well tolerated. Formulations with ISCOMATRIX™ adjuvant were associated with more adverse events than aluminum-adjuvanted or unadjuvanted formulations.
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Goddard T, Darmawardana N, Yazbek R, Martin J, Morton J, Parsons D. P230 Exposure to cigarette smoke in a cystic fibrosis cohort - distinctive volatile organic compound profiles. J Cyst Fibros 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(19)30523-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Oyesiku L, Regan S, Busakhala N, Asirwa F, Wenger M, Semeere A, Wools-Kaloustian K, Bassett I, Martin J, Freeman E. 217 Real-world chemotherapy adherence for Kaposi’s sarcoma in Sub-Saharan Africa. J Invest Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.03.293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Assad M, Spaight M, Sink D, Martin J. Early recognition and management of fetal head trauma with massive subgaleal hemorrhage. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2019; 11:433-438. [PMID: 30149468 DOI: 10.3233/npm-17112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Non-obstetrical fetal head injury is an unusual clinical event. While multiple case reports describe motor vehicle collisions resulting in intrauterine fetal skull fractures, management of these injuries has not been emphasized. We report a case of a depressed fetal skull fracture with massive subgaleal and subperiosteal hemorrhage requiring neurosurgical intervention with good clinical outcomes for both mother and infant dyad.
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Jones M, Hruby G, Kumar M, Capp A, Sridharan S, Coolens C, Stanwell P, Arm J, Gallagher S, Holder C, Oldmeadow C, Martin J. EP-1454 Multi-parametric MRI as a biomarker in anal cancer: a prospective trial. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31874-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Pryor D, Sidhom M, Arumugam S, Bucci J, Smart J, Grand M, Greer P, Keats S, Wilton L, O'Neill M, Martin J. EP-1543 Early Results of a Phase 2 Multicentre Study of Linac-based Stereotactic Boost for Prostate Cancer. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31963-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Martin J, Blanchard P, Greer P, Keall P, Pryor D, Sidhom M, Siva S, Supiot S, Turner S. SP-0677 Oligometastatic Prostate SBRT: The How, What, Where and When. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31097-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Jones M, Hruby G, Metser U, Sridharan S, Capp A, Kumar M, Gallagher S, Rutherford N, Holder C, Oldmeadow C, Martin J. EP-1455 Post chemoradiotherapy FDG-PET parameters predict for recurrence in anal cancer: a prospective trial. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31875-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Keall P, Nguyen D, O'Brien R, Hewson E, Ball H, Poulsen P, Booth J, Greer P, Hunter P, Wilton L, Bromley R, Kipritidis J, Eade T, Kneebone A, Hruby G, Moodie T, Hayden A, Turner S, Arumugam S, Sidhom M, Hardcastle N, Siva S, Tai K, Gebski V, Martin J. PO-0842 Real-Time tracking improves treatment: The TROG Stereo Prostate Ablative Radiotherapy with KIM trial. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31262-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mardis A, Robinson C, Stafford B, Patel J, Barham J, Poole A, Branham S, Martin J, Napier R, McCann P. Intravenous Iron Replacement in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices. A Pilot Study. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cook O, Moore A, Kaderka R, Moore K, Keall P, Martin J. PO-1111 Knowledge-Based Planning as a Real Time Review QA Feedback Tool in the TROG 1501 SPARK trial. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31531-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Martin J, Fiona D, Loh J, Ackland S, Bonaventura T, Fay M, Kumar M, Lynam J, Mallesara G, O'Neill M, Smart J, Van der Westhuizen A, Wills V, Wright T. EP-1416 Palliative Oesophageal Chemoradiotherapy: A Phase 1 Clinical Trial. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)31836-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Elsayed M, Faraj R, McMahon J, Martin J, Ermentrout R, Kokabi N, Newsome J, Bercu Z. Abstract No. 530 MELD and ALBI scores as predictors of high lung shunt fraction in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing Yttrium-90 radioembolization workup. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.12.611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Pamarthi V, Kim C, Pabon-Ramos W, Martin J, Smith T, Ronald J, Suhocki P. 03:45 PM Abstract No. 243 Transcatheter endovascular therapy for delayed postoperative hemorrhage following pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.12.303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Zuchowski A, Cline B, Martin J, Ronald J, Kim C. 03:27 PM Abstract No. 356 Feasibility of HeRO graft insertion through stent interstices. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.12.428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Ronald J, Nixon A, Hatch A, Brady J, Campa M, Devos N, Corcoran D, Hurwitz H, Martin J, Kim C. 04:03 PM Abstract No. 323 Transcatheter arterial embolization increases circulating cell-free DNA in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.12.391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Stewart PJ, Martin J, Thomas J, Hayhurst C. P55 The neurosurgical physician: a new role in the UK. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 2019. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2019-abn.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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ObjectivesWith reduction in numbers of junior doctors and strict deanery requirements for training opportunities, the provision of ward cover and continuity has consistently fallen. Various methods of addressing this have been implemented in the UK, including increased nurse practitioners and physician associates. We introduced a new position of GP with a specialist neuroscience interest in line with the North American model of hospitalist and review the impact on patients and trainees.DesignQualitative descriptive study.Subjects14 core and speciality trainees.MethodsRetrospective review of the impact of a permanent neurosurgical physician on ward care and provision of training with a qualitative study of trainee experience. Saturation was reached at 14 interviews.ResultsA neurosurgical physician role was instituted in 2013, enabling a formal training rota to fulfil deanery requirements for core training and provide continuity of care at senior medical level, reducing medical ward consults to zero, improved communication with relatives and reduced the need for ST ward rounds. Qualitative assessment revealed a senior medical presence aided trainees own knowledge, resulted in better rapport and communication with patients and improved patient care through knowledge of best medical practice guidelines.ConclusionsThe addition of the neurosurgical physician role has positively impacted on the quality of patient care and junior doctor training. Senior medical care is provided with continuity, in contrast to other models.
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Martin J, Elg M, Gremyr I, Wallo A. Towards a quality management competence framework: exploring needed competencies in quality management. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/14783363.2019.1576516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Spencer R, Rossi C, Lees M, Peebles D, Brocklehurst P, Martin J, Hansson SR, Hecher K, Marsal K, Figueras F, Gratacos E, David AL. Achieving orphan designation for placental insufficiency: annual incidence estimations in Europe. BJOG 2019; 126:1157-1167. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.15590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Kakourou G, Kahraman S, Ekmekci GC, Tac HA, Kourlaba G, Kourkouni E, Sanz AC, Martin J, Malmgren H, Giménez C, Gold V, Carvalho F, Billi C, Chow JFC, Vendrell X, Kokkali G, Liss J, Steffann J, Traeger-Synodinos J. The clinical utility of PGD with HLA matching: a collaborative multi-centre ESHRE study. Hum Reprod 2019; 33:520-530. [PMID: 29432583 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dex384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Has PGD-HLA been successful relative to diagnostic and clinical efficacy? SUMMARY ANSWER The diagnostic efficacy of PGD-HLA protocols was found lower in this study in comparison to published PGD-HLA protocols and to that reported for general PGD by ESHRE (78.5 vs 94.1% and vs 92.6%, respectively), while the clinical efficacy has proven very difficult to assess due to inadequate follow-up of both the ART/PGD and HSCT procedure outcomes. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY The first clinical cases for PGD-HLA were reported in 2001. It is now a well-established procedure, with an increasing number of cycles performed every year. However, PGD-HLA is still offered by relatively few PGD centres, the currently available data is fragmented and most reports on PGD-HLA applications are limited in number and scope. Published systematic details on methodology, diagnostic results, overall ART success and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) outcomes are limited, precluding an evaluation of the true clinical utility of PGD-HLA cycles. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This retrospective multi-centre cohort study aimed to investigate the diagnostic and clinical efficacy of the PGD-HLA procedure and the aspects of PGD-HLA cycles influencing positive outcomes: birth of genetically suitable donor-baby (or babies) and HSCT. In April 2014, 32 PGD centres (Consortium members and non-members) with published/known PGD-HLA activity were invited to participate. Between February and September 2015, 14 centres submitted their data, through a custom-designed secure database, with unique login access for each centre. Data parameters covered all aspects of PGD-HLA cycles (ART, embryology and genetic diagnosis), donor-babies born and HSCT. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS From 716 cycles submitted by 14 centres (performed between August 2001 and September 2015), the quality evaluation excluded 12 cycles, leaving 704, from 364 couples. The online database, based on REDCap, a free, secure, web-based data-capture application, was customized by Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Outcomes Research (CLEO), Athens. Continuous variables are presented using mean, standard deviation, median and interquartile range, and categorical variables are presented as absolute and relative frequencies. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The data included 704 HLA-PGD cycles. Mean maternal age was 33.5 years. Most couples (81.3%) requested HLA-typing with concurrent exclusion of a single monogenic disease (58.6% for beta-thalassaemia). In 92.5% couples, both partners were fertile, with an average 1.93 HLA-PGD cycles/couple. Overall, 9751 oocytes were retrieved (13.9/cycle) and 5532 embryos were analysed (7.9/cycle). Most cycles involved fresh oocytes (94.9%) and Day 3 embryo biopsy (85.3%). In 97.5% of cycles, the genotyping method involved PCR only. Of 4343 embryos diagnosed (78.5% of analysed embryos), 677 were genetically suitable (15.4% of those analysed for HLA alone, 11.6% of those analysed for HLA with exclusion of monogenic disease). Of the 364 couples, 56.6% achieved an embryo transfer (ET) and 598 embryos were transferred in 382 cycles, leading to 164 HCG-positive pregnancies (pregnancy rate/ET 41.3%, pregnancy rate/initiated cycle 23.3%) and 136 babies born (live birth rate/ET 34.3%, live birth rate/initiated cycle 19.3%) to 113 couples. Data analysis identified the following limitations to the overall success of the HLA-PGD procedure: the age of the mother undergoing the treatment cycle, the number of oocytes collected per cycle and genetic chance. HSCT was reported for 57 cases, of which 64.9% involved combined umbilical cord-blood and bone marrow transplantation from the HLA-identical sibling donor; 77.3% of transplants reported no complications. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION The findings of the study may be limited as not all PGD centres with PGD-HLA experience participated. Reporting bias on completion of the online database may be another potential limitation. Furthermore, the study is based on retrospective data collection from centres with variable practices and strategies for ART, embryology and genetic diagnosis. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS This is the first multi-centre study evaluating the clinical utility of PGD-HLA, indicating variations in practice and outcomes throughout 15 years and between centres. The study highlights parameters important for positive outcomes and provides important information for both scientists and couples interested in initiating a cycle. Above all, the study underlines the need for better collaboration between all specialists involved in the ART-PGD/HLA procedure, as well as the need for comprehensive and prospective long-term data collection, and encourages all specialists to aim to properly evaluate and follow-up all procedures, with the ultimate aim to promote best practice and encourage patient informed decision making. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The study wishes to acknowledge ESHRE for funding the customization of the REDCap database. There are no competing interests. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.
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