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Landells E, Naweed A, Karunasena GG, Pearson DH, Oakden S. Food waste tectonics: Points of friction between policy push and practice pull in council-led household-food-waste interventions in Australia. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 357:120717. [PMID: 38579466 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Household food waste is increasingly recognised as a global wicked problem for its greenhouse gas emissions, economic damage, and resource loss. Although targeted in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, countries can only respond according to their capacity. For Australia, national policy has put the pressure on states and territories to divert food waste away from landfill into a nascent circular economy. For councils, this increasingly means implementing a FOGO (Food Organics/Garden Organics) kerbside collection. Despite funding and infrastructure development, many are resisting. Framed by the tenets of policy diffusion, this paper presents the results of a nationwide exploratory survey aimed at identifying how and why council-based waste services staff resist, emulate or lead FOGO implementation. By assessing participants current kerbside systems and their attitudes towards household food waste management, the survey found costs, contamination, and capacity and were key concerns. However, responses to these varied considerably despite similarities of situation, often relating more to collaborative attitudes across waste services, council, and councillors. This paper recognises that a conducive environment for change is urgently needed for Australia to achieve organics diversion targets and shift household food towards a circular economy. It provides a starting point for further research into the complex and nuanced dynamics between council waste services and FOGO implementations, from external drivers and council paradigms to individual attitudes and perceptions.
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- Esther Landells
- End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, Adelaide, 5064, Australia; Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science, CQUniversity Adelaide, 44 Greenhill Rd, Wayville, 5034, Australia.
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Adelaide, 5034, Australia; Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science, CQUniversity Adelaide, 44 Greenhill Rd, Wayville, 5034, Australia.
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- End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, Adelaide, 5064, Australia; School of Business and Law, CQ University, Sydney, 2000, Australia.
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- End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, Adelaide, 5064, Australia; School of Business and Law, CQ University, Sydney, 2000, Australia.
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- Stop Food Waste Australia, Adelaide, 5064, Australia.
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Carter D, Rosen A, Applebaum JR, Southern WN, Crossman DJ, Shelton RC, Auerbach A, Schnipper JL, Adelman JS. National Survey of Patient Safety Experiences in Hospital Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2024; 50:260-268. [PMID: 38087723 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2023.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals were caring for increasing numbers of patients with a novel and highly contagious respiratory illness, forcing adaptations in care delivery. The objective of this study was to understand the impact of these adaptations on patient safety in hospital medicine. METHODS The authors conducted a nationwide survey to understand patient safety challenges experienced by hospital medicine clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was distributed to members of the Society of Hospital Medicine via an e-mail listserv. It consisted of closed- and open-ended questions to elicit respondents' experience in five domains: error reporting and communication, staffing, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and isolation practices, and infrastructure. Quantitative questions were reported as counts and percentages; qualitative responses were coded and analyzed for relevant themes. RESULTS Of 196 total responses, 167 respondents (85.2%) were attending physicians and 85 (43.8%) practiced at teaching hospitals. Safety concerns commonly identified included nursing shortages (71.0%), limiting patient interactions to conserve PPE (61.9%), and feeling that one was practicing in a more hazardous environment (61.4%). In free-text responses, clinicians described poor outcomes and patient decompensation due to provider and equipment shortages, as well as communication lapses and diagnostic errors resulting from decreased patient contact and the need to follow isolation protocols. CONCLUSION Efforts made to accommodate shortages in staff and equipment, adapt to limited PPE, and enforce isolation policies had unintended consequences that affected patient safety and created a more hazardous environment characterized by less efficient care, respiratory decompensations, diagnostic errors, and poor communication with patients.
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Ghosh NR, Esmaeilinezhad Z, Zając J, Creasy RA, Lorenz SG, Klatt KC, Bala MM, Beathard KM, Johnston BC. Evidence-Based Practice Competencies among Nutrition Professionals and Students: A Systematic Review. J Nutr 2024; 154:1414-1427. [PMID: 38159813 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) promotes shared decision-making between clinicians and patients. OBJECTIVE The aim was to determine EBP competencies among nutrition professionals and students reported in the literature. METHODS We conducted a systematic review by searching Medline, Embase, CINAHL, ERIC, CENTRAL, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, BIOSIS Citation Index, and clinicaltrials.gov up to March 2023. Eligible primary studies had to assess one of the 6 predefined EBP competencies: formulating clinical questions; searching literature for best evidence; assessing studies for methodological quality; effect size; certainty of evidence for effects; and determining the applicability of study results considering patient values and preferences. Two reviewers independently screened articles and extracted data, and results were summarized for each EBP competency. RESULTS We identified 12 eligible cross-sectional survey studies, comprising 1065 participants, primarily registered dietitians, across 6 countries, with the majority assessed in the United States (n = 470). The reporting quality of the survey studies was poor overall, with 43% of items not reported. Only 1 study (8%) explicitly used an objective questionnaire to assess EBP competencies. In general, the 6 competencies were incompletely defined or reported (e.g., it was unclear what applicability and critical appraisal referred to and what study designs were appraised by the participants). Two core competencies, interpreting effect size and certainty of evidence for effects, were not assessed. CONCLUSIONS The overall quality of study reports was poor, and the questionnaires were predominantly self-perceived, as opposed to objective assessments. No studies reported on competencies in interpreting effect size or certainty of evidence, competencies essential for optimizing clinical nutrition decision-making. Future surveys should objectively assess core EBP competencies using sensible, specific questionnaires. Furthermore, EBP competencies need to be standardized across dietetic programs to minimize heterogeneity in the training, understanding, evaluation, and application among dietetics practitioners. This study was registered at PROSPERO as CRD42022311916.
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- Nirjhar R Ghosh
- Department of Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Hygiene and Dietetics, Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Department of Hygiene and Dietetics, Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States; Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
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Tsuchida RE, Mbele N, Chopra Z, Moll J, Burkhardt JC, Hekman DJ, Perry MA. Identifying the prevalence and characteristics of diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders in academic emergency medicine. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2024; 8:e10965. [PMID: 38525368 PMCID: PMC10955607 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Objectives Our study aims to better understand and describe the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leadership in emergency medicine (EM) by identifying the prevalence of department DEI leadership positions, their demographics, and their job duty characteristics. Methods We disseminated an electronic survey from April to July 2022 to Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine, Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine, and the Equity and Inclusion Committee to identify department DEI leads. From July to August 2022, a 45-question survey was sent to all identified DEI leaders on individual characteristics, DEI experience, and DEI lead job description. Results We received a response from 79 out of 120 academic EM departments identified (65.8%). Of the responding institutions, 59 (74.7%) reported a DEI leader. A total of 74.6% of these DEI leaders responded at least partially to our survey and 57.6% responded in full. The most common titles were vice/associate chair of DEI (34.4%), director of DEI (28.1%), and DEI committee chair (18.8%). Most respondents (84.4%) were the inaugural DEI lead in their department and 84.4% of respondents did not have a formal DEI role in their department previously. On average, respondents have had their DEI title for 2 years (range 0-7 years) with an average of 7 years (range 0-30 years) of experience performing DEI work. Many (63.4%) do not receive any funded effort for their DEI roles. Most DEI leads were not tenure track (72.2%) and most commonly at the rank of assistant professor (47.2%) followed by associate professor (33.3%), full professor (16.7%), and instructor (2.8%). Conclusions This is the first known study to assess the characteristics of DEI department leaders in EM. EM DEI leadership positions are new, common, and led by diverse personal identities and are often not funded. Future directions could gain qualitative insight into this workforce to guide best practices in EM DEI leadership.
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- Ryan E. Tsuchida
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine and Public HealthUniversity of WisconsinMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- School of Medicine and Public HealthUniversity of WisconsinMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- University of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineVirginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine and Public HealthUniversity of WisconsinMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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Poiroux L, Bruyneel A, Larcin L, Fossat G, Kamel T, Labro G, Goursaud S, Rouze A, Heming N, Hermann B. Barriers to research findings utilization amongst critical care nurses and allied health professionals: An international survey. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 81:103610. [PMID: 38171952 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the perceived barriers to the implementation of research findings in clinical practice among critical care nurses and allied health professionals. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire sent to critical care nurses and allied health professionals in French-speaking countries. The primary objective was the identification and grading of perceived barriers to implementation of research findings into clinical practice, using a previously validated tool (French version of the BARRIERS scale). The scale is divided into 4 dimensions, each containing 6 to 7 questions to be answered using a 4-point Likert scale (1: no barrier, 4: great barrier). Descriptive statistics were performed and weighted score per dimensions were compared. Univariate and multivariate linear regressions were performed to identify factors associated with the total score by dimension. RESULTS A total of 994 nurses and allied health professionals (85.1 % of ICU nurses) from 5 countries (71.8 % from France) responded to the survey. Main reported barriers to research findings utilization were "Statistical analyses are not understandable" (54.5 %), "Research articles are not readily available" (54.3 %), and "Implications for practice are not made clear" (54.2 %). Weighted scores differed between dimensions, with the "communication" and "organization" dimensions being the greatest barriers (median [IQR]: 2.3 [1.8-2.7] and 2.0 [1.6-2.4], while the "adopter" and "innovation" dimensions having lower scores (1.5 [1.2-1.8] and 1.5 [1.0-1.8] (all pairwise comparisons p-value < 0.0001, except for the adopter vs. innovation comparison, p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Accessibility and understanding of research results seem to be the main barriers to research utilization in practice by respondents. A large number of the reported barriers could be overcome through education and organizational change. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Promoting a research culture among nurses and allied health professionals is an issue that needs investment. This should include training in critical reading of scientific articles and statistics.
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- Laurent Poiroux
- Medical intensive care unit, University Hospital of Angers, France; Nursing Department Health Faculty of the University of Angers - Inserm UMR 1085 - Equipe d'épidémiologie en santé au travail et ergonomie (ESTER), France
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- Health Economics, Hospital Management and Nursing Research Dept, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
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- Research Centre for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Clinical Research, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Regional Hospital Centre, Orléans, France; UR 20201, Equipe de Recherché Paramédicale sur le Handicap Neuromoteur (ERPHAN), université Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Regional Hospital Centre, Orléans, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Groupement Hospitalier Régional Mulhouse Et Sud Alsace, Hôpital Emile Muller, Mulhouse, France
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- University Lille, Inserm U1285, CHU Lille, Medical Intensive Care Unit, CNRS, UMR 8576 - UGSF - Unité de Glycobiologie Structurale et Fonctionnelle, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, APHP University Versailles Saint Quentin-University Paris Saclay, 92380 Garches, France; Laboratory of Infection & Inflammation-U1173, School of Medicine Simone Veil, University Versailles Saint Quentin-University Paris Saclay, INSERM, 92380 Garches, France; FHU SEPSIS (Saclay and Paris Seine Nord Endeavour to PerSonalize Interventions for Sepsis), 92380 Garches, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Cité (APHP.Centre-Université Paris Cité), Paris, France; INSERM UMR 1266, Institut de Psychiatrie et Neurosciences de Paris (IPNP), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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Horner DE, Davis S, Pandor A, Shulver H, Goodacre S, Hind D, Rex S, Gillett M, Bursnall M, Griffin X, Holland M, Hunt BJ, de Wit K, Bennett S, Pierce-Williams R. Evaluation of venous thromboembolism risk assessment models for hospital inpatients: the VTEAM evidence synthesis. Health Technol Assess 2024; 28:1-166. [PMID: 38634415 PMCID: PMC11056814 DOI: 10.3310/awtw6200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Pharmacological prophylaxis during hospital admission can reduce the risk of acquired blood clots (venous thromboembolism) but may cause complications, such as bleeding. Using a risk assessment model to predict the risk of blood clots could facilitate selection of patients for prophylaxis and optimise the balance of benefits, risks and costs. Objectives We aimed to identify validated risk assessment models and estimate their prognostic accuracy, evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different strategies for selecting hospitalised patients for prophylaxis, assess the feasibility of using efficient research methods and estimate key parameters for future research. Design We undertook a systematic review, decision-analytic modelling and observational cohort study conducted in accordance with Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) guidelines. Setting NHS hospitals, with primary data collection at four sites. Participants Medical and surgical hospital inpatients, excluding paediatric, critical care and pregnancy-related admissions. Interventions Prophylaxis for all patients, none and according to selected risk assessment models. Main outcome measures Model accuracy for predicting blood clots, lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life-years associated with alternative strategies, accuracy of efficient methods for identifying key outcomes and proportion of inpatients recommended prophylaxis using different models. Results We identified 24 validated risk assessment models, but low-quality heterogeneous data suggested weak accuracy for prediction of blood clots and generally high risk of bias in all studies. Decision-analytic modelling showed that pharmacological prophylaxis for all eligible is generally more cost-effective than model-based strategies for both medical and surgical inpatients, when valuing a quality-adjusted life-year at £20,000. The findings were more sensitive to uncertainties in the surgical population; strategies using risk assessment models were more cost-effective if the model was assumed to have a very high sensitivity, or the long-term risks of post-thrombotic complications were lower. Efficient methods using routine data did not accurately identify blood clots or bleeding events and several pre-specified feasibility criteria were not met. Theoretical prophylaxis rates across an inpatient cohort based on existing risk assessment models ranged from 13% to 91%. Limitations Existing studies may underestimate the accuracy of risk assessment models, leading to underestimation of their cost-effectiveness. The cost-effectiveness findings do not apply to patients with an increased risk of bleeding. Mechanical thromboprophylaxis options were excluded from the modelling. Primary data collection was predominately retrospective, risking case ascertainment bias. Conclusions Thromboprophylaxis for all patients appears to be generally more cost-effective than using a risk assessment model, in hospitalised patients at low risk of bleeding. To be cost-effective, any risk assessment model would need to be highly sensitive. Current evidence on risk assessment models is at high risk of bias and our findings should be interpreted in this context. We were unable to demonstrate the feasibility of using efficient methods to accurately detect relevant outcomes for future research. Future work Further research should evaluate routine prophylaxis strategies for all eligible hospitalised patients. Models that could accurately identify individuals at very low risk of blood clots (who could discontinue prophylaxis) warrant further evaluation. Study registration This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42020165778 and Researchregistry5216. Funding This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme (NIHR award ref: NIHR127454) and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 28, No. 20. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.
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- Daniel Edward Horner
- Emergency Department, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
- Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Barts Bone and Joint Health, Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- School of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Bolton, Bolton, UK
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- Thrombosis & Haemophilia Centre, St Thomas' Hospital, King's Healthcare Partners, London, UK
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Fernández-Castilla B, Said-Metwaly S, Kreitchmann RS, Van Den Noortgate W. What do meta-analysts need in primary studies? Guidelines and the SEMI checklist for facilitating cumulative knowledge. Behav Res Methods 2024; 56:3315-3329. [PMID: 38627324 PMCID: PMC11133106 DOI: 10.3758/s13428-024-02373-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Meta-analysis is often recognized as the highest level of evidence due to its notable advantages. Therefore, ensuring the precision of its findings is of utmost importance. Insufficient reporting in primary studies poses challenges for meta-analysts, hindering study identification, effect size estimation, and meta-regression analyses. This manuscript provides concise guidelines for the comprehensive reporting of qualitative and quantitative aspects in primary studies. Adhering to these guidelines may help researchers enhance the quality of their studies and increase their eligibility for inclusion in future research syntheses, thereby enhancing research synthesis quality. Recommendations include incorporating relevant terms in titles and abstracts to facilitate study retrieval and reporting sufficient data for effect size calculation. Additionally, a new checklist is introduced to help applied researchers thoroughly report various aspects of their studies.
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- Belén Fernández-Castilla
- Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Juan del Rosal 10, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU, Leuven, Belgium
- Imec-Itec, KU, Leuven, Belgium
- Faculty of Education, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Juan del Rosal 10, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU, Leuven, Belgium
- Imec-Itec, KU, Leuven, Belgium
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Gamberini L, Del Giudice D, Tartaglione M, Allegri D, Coniglio C, Pastori A, Gordini G, Semeraro F. Logistic and cognitive-emotional barriers experienced by first responders when alarmed to get dispatched to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest events: a region-wide survey. Intern Emerg Med 2024; 19:813-822. [PMID: 38123905 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-023-03487-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health concern with low survival rates. First responders (FRs) and public access defibrillation (PAD) programs can significantly improve survival, although barriers to response activation persist. The Emilia Romagna region in Italy has introduced a new system, the DAE RespondER App, to improve the efficiency of FR dispatch in response to OHCA. The study aimed to evaluate the association between different logistic factors, FRs' perceptions, and their decision to accept or decline dispatch to an OHCA scene using the DAE RespondER App. A cross-sectional web survey was conducted, querying 14,518 registered FRs using the DAE RespondER app in Emilia Romagna. The survey explored logistic and cognitive-emotional perceptions towards barriers in responding to OHCAs. Statistical analysis was conducted, with responses adjusted using non-response weights. 4,644 responses were obtained (32.0% response rate). Among these, 1,824 (39.3%) had received at least one dispatch request in the past year. Multivariable logistic regression showed that being male, having previous experience with OHCA situations, and having an automated external defibrillator (AED) available at the moment of the call were associated with a higher probability of accepting the dispatch. Regarding FRs' perceptions, logistic obstacles were associated with mission rejection, while higher scores in cognitive-emotional obstacles were associated with acceptance. The study suggests that both logistical and cognitive-emotional factors are associated with FRs' decision to accept a dispatch. Addressing these barriers and further refining the DAE RespondER App can enhance the effectiveness of PAD programs, potentially improving survival rates for OHCA. The insights from this study can guide the development of interventions to improve FR participation and enhance overall OHCA response systems.
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- Lorenzo Gamberini
- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Governance and Quality, Bologna Local Healthcare Authority, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy
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- Settore Assistenza Ospedaliera, Direzione Generale Cura Della Persona, Salute E Welfare, Assessorato Politiche Per La Salute, Regione Emilia, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Prehospital Emergency, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna, Italy
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Warren H, Rautio A, Marandino L, Pyrgidis N, Tzelves L, Roussel E, Muselaers S, Erdem S, Palumbo C, Amparore D, Wu Z, Ciccarese C, Diana P, Borregales L, Pavan N, Pecoraro A, Caliò A, Klatte T, Carbonara U, Marchioni M, Bertolo R, Campi R, Tran MG. Diagnostic Biopsy for Small Renal Tumours: A Survey of Current European Practice. EUR UROL SUPPL 2024; 62:54-60. [PMID: 38585205 PMCID: PMC10998268 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Background and objective Renal tumour biopsy (RTB) can help in risk stratification of renal tumours with implications for management, but its utilisation varies. Our objective was to report current practice patterns, experiences, and perceptions of RTB and research gaps regarding RTB for small renal masses (SRMs). Methods Two web-based surveys, one for health care providers (HCPs) and one for patients, were distributed via the European Association of Urology Young Academic Urologist Renal Cancer Working Group and the European Society of Residents in Urology in January 2023. Key findings and limitations The HCP survey received 210 responses (response rate 51%) and the patient survey 54 responses (response rate 59%). A minority of HCPs offer RTB to >50% of patients (14%), while 48% offer it in <10% of cases. Most HCPs reported that RTB influences (61.5%) or sometimes influences (37.1%) management decisions. Patients were more likely to favour active treatment if RTB showed high-grade cancer and less likely to favour active treatment for benign histology. HCPs identified situations in which they would not favour RTB, such as cystic tumours and challenging anatomic locations. RTB availability (67%) and concerns about delays to treatment (43%) were barriers to offering RTB. Priority research gaps include a trial demonstrating that RTB leads to better clinical outcomes, and better evidence that benign/indolent tumours do not require active treatment. Conclusions and clinical implications Utilisation of RTB for SRMs in Europe is low, even though both HCPs and patients reported that RTB results can affect disease management. Improving timely access to RTB and generating evidence on outcomes associated with RTB use are priorities for the kidney cancer community. Patient summary A biopsy of a kidney mass can help patients and doctors make decisions on treatment, but our survey found that many patients in Europe are not offered this option. Better access to biopsy services is needed, as well as more research on what happens to patients after biopsy.
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- Hannah Warren
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK
- Specialist Centre for Kidney Cancer, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- North Estonia Medical Centre, Clinic of General and Oncourology, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, University of Eastern Piedmont, Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondaziona Policlionico Universatario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain
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- Columbia University Division of Urology, Mount Sinai Medical Centre, Miami, FL, USA
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- University of Palmero and University of Trieste, Palmero, Italy
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- San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Urology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, G. D’Annunzio University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK
- Specialist Centre for Kidney Cancer, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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Cyndari K, White L, Mudd PA, Vakkalanka JP, Krispin S, Wallace K, Schagrin M, Mohr N. Emergency medicine residency pathways for MD/PhD trainees: A national cross-sectional study of physician-scientist training programs. AEM EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2024; 8:e10960. [PMID: 38525369 PMCID: PMC10955610 DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Background Combined clinical and research training is common in residency programs outside emergency medicine (EM), and these pathways are particularly valuable for combined MD/PhD graduates planning to pursue a career as a physician-scientist. However, EM departments may not know what resources to provide these trainees during residency to create research-focused, productive, future faculty, and trainees may not know which programs support their goal of becoming a physician-scientist in EM. The objective of this study was to describe research training and resources available to MD/PhD graduates in EM residency training with a focus on dedicated research pathways. Methods This study was a cross-sectional inventory conducted through an electronic survey of EM residency program directors. We sought to identify dedicated MD/PhD research training pathways, with a focus on both resources and training priorities. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize survey responses. Results We collected 192 survey responses (69.6% response rate). Among respondents, 41 programs (21.4%) offered a research pathway/track, 52 (27.4%) offered a research fellowship, 22 (11.5%) offered both a residency research pathway/track and a research fellowship, and two (1.0%) offered a dedicated EM physician-scientist training pathway. Most programs considered research a priority and were enthusiastic about interviewing applicants planning a research career, but recruitment of physician-scientist applicants was not generally prioritized. Conclusions Some EM residency programs offer combined clinical and mentored research training for prospective physician-scientists, and nearly all residency programs considered research important. Future work will focus on improving the EM physician-scientist pipeline by optimizing pathways available to trainees during residency and fellowship.
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- Karen Cyndari
- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineIowa CityIowaUSA
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- Society for Academic Emergency MedicineDes PlainesIllinoisUSA
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia Critical Care, and EpidemiologyUniversity of Iowa Carver College of MedicineIowa CityIowaUSA
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Venkatesan S, Kalvapudi S, Muppidi V, Ajith K, Dutt A, Madhugiri VS. A survey of surveys: an evaluation of the quality of published surveys in neurosurgery. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2024; 166:150. [PMID: 38528271 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-024-06042-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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PURPOSE Surveys generate valuable data in epidemiologic and qualitative clinical research. The quality of a survey depends on its design, the number of responses it receives, and the reporting of the results. In this study, we aimed to assess the quality of surveys in neurosurgery. METHODS Neurosurgical surveys published between 2000 and 2020 (inclusive) were identified from PubMed. Various datapoints regarding the surveys were collated. The number of citations received by the papers was determined from Google Scholar. A 6-dimensional quality assessment tool was applied to the surveys. Parameters from this tool were combined with the number of responses received to create the survey quality score (SQS). RESULTS A total of 618 surveys were included for analysis. The target sample size correlated with the number of responses received. The response rate correlated positively with the target sample size and the number of reminders sent and negatively with the number of questions in the survey. The median number of authors on neurosurgery survey papers was 6. The number of authors correlated with the SQS and the number of citations received by published survey papers. The median normalized SQS for neurosurgical surveys was 65%. The nSQS independently predicted the citations received per year by surveys. CONCLUSIONS The modifiable factors that correlated with improvements in survey design were optimizing the number of questions, maximizing the target sample size, and incorporating reminders in the survey design. Increasing the number of contributing authors led to improvements in survey quality. The SQS was validated and correlated well with the citations received by surveys.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Gamma Knife Center, Department of Radiation Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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Nixon M, Brundage M, Cordovani L, Carr A, Ewusie J, Cordovani D. Medical students' perspectives on and understanding of anesthesiology: a Canadian cross-sectional survey. Can J Anaesth 2024:10.1007/s12630-024-02751-z. [PMID: 38532191 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-024-02751-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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PURPOSE In Canada, three out of 17 medical schools do not mandate an anesthesia rotation in their clerkship curriculum. Understanding the effects of a mandatory anesthesiology rotation is important in determining its value to the specialty and guiding decision-making for medical educators. We sought to determine whether a mandatory anesthesia rotation affected students' understanding of anesthesiology, as well as their perspectives on anesthesia. METHODS We conducted an anonymous cross-sectional survey of Canadian medical students graduating in 2021. Our survey consisted of 46 questions related to student's perspectives of anesthesiology, understanding of anesthesia, their interest in the specialty, and participant's demographics. This included 16 Likert-scale questions, 19 quiz-style questions, four free-text response questions, and seven demographics questions. The survey was hosted by SurveyMonkey® (SurveyMonkey Inc., San Mateo, CA, USA) and distributed to the participants by each individual institution. RESULTS We collected a total of 331 responses across 13 different Canadian medical schools, representing a 17.3% response rate of students surveyed and 11.7% of all graduating medical Canadian students in 2021. A mandatory rotation in anesthesiology was associated with a more positive perspective (P = 0.01) but not understanding (P = 0.07) of the specialty. A mandatory rotation was not related to students' application to anesthesiology at a statistically significant level (P = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS The results of this national survey study show the benefits of including a mandatory clerkship rotation in anesthesiology, namely on increasing positive perceptions of the specialty, while also revealing avenues for future research and insights on how to further optimize a mandatory anesthesiology rotation in clerkship.
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- Michael Nixon
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management, & Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Room HSC-2V9, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.
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Giavina-Bianchi M, Amaro E, Machado BS. Medical Expectations of Physicians on AI Solutions in Daily Practice: Cross-Sectional Survey Study. JMIRX MED 2024; 5:e50803. [PMID: 38535503 PMCID: PMC11080601 DOI: 10.2196/50803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Background The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has been a trending subject in the past few years. Although not frequently used in daily practice yet, it brings along many expectations, doubts, and fears for physicians. Surveys can be used to help understand this situation. Objective This study aimed to explore the degree of knowledge, expectations, and fears on possible AI use by physicians in daily practice, according to sex and time since graduation. Methods An electronic survey was sent to physicians of a large hospital in Brazil, from August to September 2022. Results A total of 164 physicians responded to our survey. Overall, 54.3% (89/164) of physicians considered themselves to have an intermediate knowledge of AI, and 78.5% (128/163) believed that AI should be regulated by a governmental agency. If AI solutions were reliable, fast, and available, 77.9% (127/163) intended to frequently or always use AI for diagnosis (143/164, 87.2%), management (140/164, 85.4%), or exams interpretation (150/164, 91.5%), but their approvals for AI when used by other health professionals (85/163, 52.1%) or directly by patients (82/162, 50.6%) were not as high. The main benefit would be increasing the speed for diagnosis and management (106/163, 61.3%), and the worst issue would be to over rely on AI and lose medical skills (118/163, 72.4%). Physicians believed that AI would be useful (106/163, 65%), facilitate their work (140/153, 91.5%), not alter the number of appointments (80/162, 49.4%), not interfere in their financial gain (94/162, 58%), and not replace their jobs but be an additional source of information (104/162, 64.2%). In case of disagreement between AI and physicians, most (108/159, 67.9%) answered that a third opinion should be requested. Physicians with ≤10 years since graduation would adopt AI solutions more frequently than those with >20 years since graduation (P=.04), and female physicians were more receptive to other hospital staff using AI than male physicians (P=.008). Conclusions Physicians were shown to have good expectations regarding the use of AI in medicine when they apply it themselves, but not when used by others. They also intend to use it, as long as it was approved by a regulatory agency. Although there was hope for a beneficial impact of AI on health care, it also brings specific concerns.
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- Big Data Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Alsobhi M, Gmmash A, Aldhabi R, Almaddah MR, Ameen A, Almotairi F, Basuodan R, Khan F. Physical Therapists' Attitudes, Beliefs, and Barriers Regarding Fall Screening and Prevention among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:718. [PMID: 38610140 PMCID: PMC11011968 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12070718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Falls are commonly associated with knee osteoarthritis and represent a significant financial burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, the discovery of physical therapists' attitudes and practices regarding fall screening and prevention among patients with osteoarthritis should be investigated. Moreover, this study aimed to identify barriers that might limit its implementation among this population. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect the data. The electronic survey targeted licensed physical therapy professionals who currently work in clinical or academic settings in Saudi Arabia. The data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using chi-square. Two hundred and six licensed physical therapists completed the survey, 119 females (57.8%) and 87 males (42.2%). The results of the structural equation modelling analysis showed that intention to use fall screening and management strategies was positively associated with the history of falls, identifying risk factors of falls, and documentation of risk factors of falls (p ≤ 0.0001). The most reported barriers to implement fall screening and prevention were lack of knowledge (n = 92, 45%), lack of training/skills (n = 84, 41%), and time constraints (n = 57, 45%), followed by patient compliance with 38% of the responses. The findings highlighted the importance of identifying the key opportunities for knowledge translation in clinical practices to enhance the sufficient implementation of fall screening and management in osteoarthritis care.
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- Mashael Alsobhi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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Pasta A, Pelizzaro F, Marabotto E, Calabrese F, Formisano E, Djahandideh Sheijani S, Brandimarte G, Manes G, Gravina AG, Savarino EV. Patient journey in gastroesophageal reflux disease: real-world perspectives from Italian gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, and ENT specialists. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2024; 17:17562848241239590. [PMID: 38524789 PMCID: PMC10960349 DOI: 10.1177/17562848241239590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a challenging condition that involves different physicians, such as general practitioners (GPs), gastroenterologists, and ears, nose and throat (ENT) specialists. A common approach consists of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) administration. Adjunctive pharmacological treatment may have a role in the management of non-responders to PPIs. Objectives We aimed to survey GPs and different medical specialists to investigate the medical approaches to patients reporting GERD symptoms. In addition, we examined the use of adjunctive pharmacological treatments in patients with GERD symptoms who do not respond to PPIs. Design Retrospective observational study. Methods A survey was conducted among a large sample of gastroenterologists, GPs, and ENT specialists. Symptoms were divided into typical and extraesophageal, and their severity and impact on quality of life were explored with the GERD Impact Scale and with Reflux Symptom Index (RSI). All therapies administered usually for GERD were investigated. Results A total of 6211 patients were analyzed in this survey. Patients with typical symptoms were 53.5%, while those with extraesophageal symptoms were 46.5%. The latter were more frequently reported by ENT patients (53.6%, p < 0.0001). The GSI was higher in patients followed by gastroenterologists (9 points) and GPs (9 points) than ENT specialists (8 points), but the RSI was higher in the ENT group (14.3 ± 6.93) than in GPs and gastroenterologist groups (10.36 ± 6.36 and 10.81 ± 7.30, p < 0.0001). Chest pain had the highest negative impact on quality of life (p < 0.0001). Of the 3025 patients who used PPIs, non-responders showed a lower GSI when treated with a combination of adjunctive pharmacological treatments and bioadhesive compounds, than with single-component drugs. Conclusion Patients with GERD referred to a gastroenterologist had more severe disease and poorer quality of life. The combination of adjunctive pharmacological treatments and bioadhesive compounds seems to be effective in the management of PPI refractory patients.
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- Andrea Pasta
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Nutritional Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Cristo Re Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Rho Hospital, ASST Rhodense, Rho, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitell’, Naples, Italy
- Andrea Pasta; Elisa Marabotto; Francesco Calabrese; Shirin Djahandideh Sheijaniare also affiliated to IRCCS, Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, via Giustiniani 2, Padua 35128, Italy
- Gastroenterology Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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Machín-Martín E, González-de la Torre H, Bordón-Reyes H, Jeppesen-Gutiérrez J, Martín-Martínez A. Cultural adaptation, validation and evaluation of the psychometric properties of Childbirth Experience Questionnaire version 2.0 in the Spanish context. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:207. [PMID: 38504191 PMCID: PMC10949694 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06400-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Several instruments have been designed to assess the childbirth experience. The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) is one of the most widely used tools. There is an improved version of this instrument, the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ 2.0), which has not been adapted or validated for use in Spain. The aim of present study is to adapt the CEQ 2.0 to the Spanish context and evaluate its psychometric properties. METHODS This research was carried out in 2 stages. In the first stage, a methodological study was carried out in which the instrument was translated and back-translated, content validity was assessed by 10 experts (by calculating Aiken's V coefficient) and face validity was assessed in a sample of 30 postpartum women. In the second stage, a cross-sectional study was carried out to evaluate construct validity by using confirmatory factor analysis, reliability evaluation (internal consistency and temporal stability) and validation by known groups. RESULTS In Stage 1, a Spanish version of the CEQ 2.0 (CEQ-E 2.0) was obtained with adequate face and content validity, with Aiken V scores greater than 0.70 for all items. A final sample of 500 women participated in Stage 2 of the study. The fit values for the obtained four-domain model were RMSEA = 0.038 [95% CI: 0.038-0.042], CFI = 0.989 [95% CI: 0.984-0.991], and GFI = 0.990 [95% CI: 0.982-0.991]. The overall Omega and Cronbach's Alpha coefficients were 0.872 [95% CI: 0.850-0.891] and 0.870 [95% CI: 0.849-0.890] respectively. A coefficient of intraclass correlation of 0.824 [95% CI: 0.314-0.936] (p ≤ 0.001) and a concordance coefficient of 0.694 [95% CI: 0.523-0.811] were obtained. CONCLUSIONS The Spanish version of CEQ 2.0 (CEQ-E 2.0), has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid, useful, and reliable instrument for assessing the childbirth experience in Spanish women.
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- Elisabet Machín-Martín
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Edificio Ciencias de La Salud, C/Blas Cabrera Felipe S/N, 35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, Spain
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Insular Maternal and Child University Hospital Complex of Gran Canaria-Canary Health Service, Avda Marítima del Sur S/N, 35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, Spain
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- Research Support Unit of Insular Maternal and Child University Hospital Complex of Gran Canaria, Canary Health Service, Avda Marítima del Sur S/N, 35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, Spain.
- Department of Nursing, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Edificio Ciencias de La Salud, C/Blas Cabrera Felipe S/N, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, 35016, Spain.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Insular Maternal and Child University Hospital Complex of Gran Canaria-Canary Health Service, Avda Marítima del Sur S/N, 35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, Spain
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- Multiprofessional Teaching Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University Hospital Complex Insular Materno-Infantil of Gran Canaria, Canary Health Service, Avda Marítima del Sur S/N. CP:35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria-Canary Islands, Spain
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- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Edificio Ciencias de La Salud, C/Blas Cabrera Felipe S/N, 35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, Spain
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Insular Maternal and Child University Hospital Complex of Gran Canaria-Canary Health Service, Avda Marítima del Sur S/N, 35016, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, CP, Spain
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Rogerson D, Nolan D, Korakakis PA, Immonen V, Wolf M, Bell L. Deloading Practices in Strength and Physique Sports: A Cross-sectional Survey. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2024; 10:26. [PMID: 38499934 PMCID: PMC10948666 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-024-00691-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study explored the deloading practices of competitive strength and physique athletes. A 55-item anonymised web-based survey was distributed to a convenience-based, cross-sectional sample of competitive strength and physique athletes (n = 246; males = 181 [73.6%], females = 65 [26.4%]; age = 29.5 ± 8.6 years) who had 8.2 ± 6.2 years of resistance training and 3.8 ± 3.1 years of competition experience. RESULTS All athletes deloaded within training with energy and fatigue management being the main reasons to do so. The typical duration of a deload was 6.4 ± 1.7 days, integrated into the training programme every 5.6 ± 2.3 weeks. Deloading was undertaken using a proactive, pre-planned strategy (or in combination with an autoregulated approach) and undertaken when performance stalled or during periods of increased muscle soreness or joint aches. Athletes reported that training volume would decrease (through a reduction in both repetitions per set and sets per week), but training frequency would remain unchanged during deloads. Additionally, athletes reported that training intensity (load lifted) would decrease, and effort would be reduced (facilitated through an increase in repetitions in reserve). Athletes would generally maintain the same exercise selection during deloading. For athletes that supplemented deloading with additional recovery modalities (n = 118; 48%), the most reported strategies were massage, static stretching and foam rolling. CONCLUSION Results from this research might assist strength and physique athletes and coaches to plan their deloading. Future research should empirically investigate the findings from this study to further evaluate the potential utility of deloading in strength and physique sports.
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- David Rogerson
- Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK.
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- School of Health & Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Sports and Exercise, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Vierumäki, 19120, Finland
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- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sport Science, Solent University, E Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN, UK
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- Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK
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Murphy AL, Turner JP, Rajda M, Allen KG, Gardner DM. Prescriber Acceptability of a Direct-to-Patient Intervention for Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Deprescribing and Behavioural Management of Insomnia in Older Adults. Can J Aging 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38456246 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980824000114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Behavioural treatments are recommended first-line for insomnia, but long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA) use remains common and engaging patients in a deprescribing consultation is challenging. Few deprescribing interventions directly target patients. Prescribers' support of patient-targeted interventions may facilitate their uptake. Recently assessed in the Your Answers When Needing Sleep in New Brunswick (YAWNS NB) study, Sleepwell (mysleepwell.ca) was developed as a direct-to-patient behaviour change intervention promoting BZRA deprescribing and non-pharmacological insomnia management. BZRA prescribers of YAWNS NB participants were invited to complete an online survey assessing the acceptability of Sleepwell as a direct-to-patient intervention. The survey was developed using the seven construct components of the theoretical framework of acceptability (TFA) framework. Respondents (40/250, 17.2%) indicated high acceptability, with positive responses per TFA construct averaging 32.3/40 (80.7%). Perceived as an ethical, credible, and useful tool, Sleepwell also promoted prescriber-patient BZRA deprescribing engagements (11/19, 58%). Prescribers were accepting of Sleepwell and supported its application as a direct-to-patient intervention.
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- Andrea L Murphy
- College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre de recherche, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Sleep Disorders Clinic and Laboratory, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Opgenorth D, Duquette DJ, Tyre L, Auld R, Crowder K, Gilchrist P, Young PJ, Bagshaw SM. Public perception of participation in low-risk clinical trials in critical care using waived consent: a Canadian national survey. Can J Anaesth 2024:10.1007/s12630-024-02723-3. [PMID: 38459367 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-024-02723-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The acceptability of waiver of consent for participation in clinical research in intensive care unit (ICU) settings is uncertain. We sought to survey the Canadian public to assess levels of support, comfort, and acceptability for waived consent for low-risk clinical trials. METHODS We performed a prospective cross-sectional survey of the Canadian public aged 18 yr or older. The survey was conducted by Ipsos between 19 and 23 November 2020. The survey content was derived from a literature review and in consultation with a patient and family partnership committee. The survey focused on attitudes and beliefs on waived consent for participation in low-risk clinical trials in ICU settings. The survey contained 35 items focused on sociodemographics, general health status, participation in medical research, and levels of support and comfort with research and with waived consent. The survey used a case study of a low-risk clinical trial intervention in ICU patients. Analysis was descriptive. RESULTS We included 2,000 participants, 38% of whom reported experience with ICU and 16% with medical research. Participation in medical research was more common among those with postsecondary education, those with chronic disease, and those who were employed in health care. Most (80%) would support a model of waived consent for low-risk clinical trials, citing medical benefits (36%) and low perceived risk (34%). Most (77%) were comfortable with personally participating in a low-risk clinical trial. Most (80%) believed waived consent approaches were acceptable. Half (52%) believed the waived consent process should provide information about the research and include the option of opting out. When asked whether participants should always give full informed consent, regardless of the practicality or level of risk, 74% and 72% agreed, respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is public support for models of waived consent for participation in low-risk pragmatic clinical trials in ICU settings in Canada; however, this is not universal. This information can inform and guide education, ethics, policy, and legal discussion on consent models.
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- Dawn Opgenorth
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, and Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Critical Care Strategic Clinical Network™, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Critical Care Strategic Clinical Network™, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Intensive Care Unit, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
- Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, and Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Intensive Care Patient and Family Partnership Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Critical Care Strategic Clinical Network™, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, 2-124E, Clinical Sciences Building, 8440-112 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada.
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Cromwell P, McCarthy T, Fearon N, Heneghan H. Adolescent bariatric surgery-a survey of referring practitioners. Ir J Med Sci 2024:10.1007/s11845-024-03624-6. [PMID: 38459246 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-024-03624-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recent guidelines, supported by large, well-designed studies, suggest that bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for adolescents living with severe obesity to improve health and psychosocial functioning. The aim of this study was to assess the opinions and referral practices of general practitioners (GPs) and paediatricians in Ireland. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was circulated online to practising paediatricians and GPs. The survey consisted of a short introduction about childhood obesity and 12 questions on adolescent bariatric surgery and obesity medications. RESULTS There were 45 unique responses to the survey from 22 GPs (48%), 8 paediatricians (17%), and 15 others. Most GPs (72%) would not consider referring an adolescent for bariatric surgery. Paediatricians were significantly more likely to refer (72% vs. 28%, p = 0.034). A minimum BMI of 40 kg/m2 was the most common response, which GPs (45%) and paediatricians (37.5%) suggested should be a pre-requisite for surgery. There was strong support for family psychological assessment and a reported deficit in the community support needed to manage obesity. GPs were more likely than paediatricians to respond that anti-obesity medications should be made available to adolescents, specifically liraglutide (45% vs. 25%), semaglutide (45% vs. 37.5%), and orlistat (22% vs. 0%). DISCUSSION There is a reluctance among GPs to refer adolescents with severe obesity for consideration of bariatric surgery. Concerns regarding the different obesity treatments held by medical professionals should be addressed through education and engagement and should be fundamental to the development of child and adolescent obesity services.
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- Paul Cromwell
- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Damery S, Lambie M, Williams I, Coyle D, Fotheringham J, Solis-Trapala I, Allen K, Potts J, Dikomitis L, Davies SJ. Centre variation in home dialysis uptake: A survey of kidney centre practice in relation to home dialysis organisation and delivery in England. Perit Dial Int 2024:8968608241232200. [PMID: 38445495 DOI: 10.1177/08968608241232200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Disparities in home dialysis uptake across England suggest inequity and unexplained variation in access. We surveyed staff at all English kidney centres to identify patterns in service organisation/delivery and explore correlations with home therapy uptake, as part of a larger study ('Inter-CEPt'), which aims to identify potentially modifiable factors to address observed variations. METHODS Between June and September 2022, staff working at English kidney centres were surveyed and individual responses combined into one centre-level response per question using predetermined data aggregation rules. Descriptive analysis described centre practices and their correlation with home dialysis uptake (proportion of new home dialysis starters) using 2019 UK Renal Registry 12-month home dialysis incidence data. RESULTS In total, 180 responses were received (50/51 centres, 98.0%). Despite varied organisation of home dialysis services, most components of service delivery and practice had minimal or weak correlations with home dialysis uptake apart from offering assisted peritoneal dialysis and 'promoting flexible decision-making about dialysis modality'. Moderate to strong correlations were identified between home dialysis uptake and centres reporting supportive clinical leadership (correlation 0.32, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.05-0.55), an organisational culture that values trying new initiatives (0.57, 95% CI: 0.34-0.73); support for reflective practice (0.38, 95% CI: 0.11-0.60), facilitating research engagement (0.39, 95% CI: 0.13-0.61) and promoting continuous quality improvement (0.29, 95% CI: 0.01-0.53). CONCLUSIONS Uptake of home dialysis is likely to be driven by organisational culture, leadership and staff attitudes, which provide a supportive clinical environment within which specific components of service organisation and delivery can be effective.
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- Sarah Damery
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Renal Research Group, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- NIHR Devices for Dignity, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Renal Research Group, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Kent and Medway Medical School, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
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- Renal Research Group, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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Seliniotaki AK, Bougioukas KI, Lithoxopoulou M, Moutzouri S, Diamanti E, Ziakas N, Mataftsi A. Mydriasis for retinopathy of prematurity screening in Europe: A cross-sectional online survey. Eur J Ophthalmol 2024:11206721241234952. [PMID: 38445304 DOI: 10.1177/11206721241234952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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PURPOSE To compile real-time data on the preferred mydriasis practice patterns for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening in Europe. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from December 2022 to January 2023, using a self-report online questionnaire which was distributed via email to the members of the European Pediatric Ophthalmological Society and the Greek National ROP Task Force. A six-week period of recruitment was determined, and a reminder email was sent after two weeks. Descriptive statistics were used to explore the data, which was summarized with frequencies and percentages. RESULTS Sixty-six responses were recorded (response rate: 29.5%), representing practices in 55 Neonatal Intensive Care Units from 21 European countries. In 94.5%, the applied mydriatic regimen consists of phenylephrine with at least one muscarinic antagonist, either tropicamide or cyclopentolate. The concentration of phenylephrine ranges from 0.5% to 5%, of tropicamide from 0.25% to 1%, and of cyclopentolate from 0.2% to 1%. The most commonly used regimen (43.6%) contains phenylephrine 2.5% and tropicamide 0.5%, administered either combined or separately. About 54.5% of the reported mydriatic solutions are non-commercial, in-house preparations. Systemic adverse events, including oxygen desaturation, bradycardia and cardiopulmonary arrest were reported in 14.5%. CONCLUSION There is considerable heterogeneity in the applied mydriatic regimens for ROP screening in Europe, reflecting the absence of universal guidelines. The wide use of in-house preparations underlines the gap in the pharmaceutical industry. Concern should be raised against the wide use of undiluted commercial drugs, that reach adult dose, in the fragile population of preterm infants.
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- Aikaterini K Seliniotaki
- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Department of Hygiene, Social-Preventive Medicine & Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Hygiene, Social-Preventive Medicine & Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neonatology & NICU, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neonatology & NICU, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Kimura T, Mącznik AK, Kinoda A, Yamada Y, Muramoto Y, Katsumata Y, Sato K. Injury prevalence and associated factors among Japanese lacrosse collegiate athletes. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1360639. [PMID: 38504687 PMCID: PMC10948438 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1360639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Context Sports injuries have a substantial impact on athletes' performance and health. To reduce the risk of an injury occurring, the prevalence, localization, and severity need to be established. Objective To examine the prevalence of sports injuries in collegiate lacrosse athletes. Design Descriptive epidemiological study using online survey design. Setting Japanese universities associated with UNIVAS. Participants A total of 1,689 Japanese collegiate lacrosse athletes, 978 females and 701 males. Main outcome measures Athletes were surveyed on the injuries within the previous year, their severity, localization, and onset characteristics. The support of an athletic trainer and its association with the odds of sustaining an injury was assessed. Factors related to injuries were explored. Results One-year prevalence of injuries was 42%. Male sex, higher year at the university, and support from an athletic trainer were identified as factors related to higher odds of sustaining an injury and practicing at least 5 days per week was associated with lower odds of sustaining an injury. Conclusions Male sex athletes, and athletes at the higher year at university are especially at risk of sustaining a lacrosse injury. The aspects of training (e.g., frequency, volume) should be investigated across the athlete development process to address these findings. Further investigation is needed to determine the extent to which the support of athletic trainers affects both the frequency and severity of injuries in lacrosse athletes.
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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Khosrovaneh K, Hisamatsu R, Reiss J, Rau J, Oshman L, Diez HL, Lee JM, Aikens JE, Richardson C, Griauzde DH. Nutrition counsellors' recommended eating patterns for individuals with type 2 diabetes in the USA. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2024; 7:119-127. [PMID: 38966120 PMCID: PMC11221297 DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Multiple eating patterns can promote glycaemic control and weight loss among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Clinical practice guidelines for T2D management encourage health professionals to guide patients' selection of a patient-centred eating pattern. This study aims to characterise beliefs about and recommendations for and against practice guideline-concordant eating patterns among registered dietitians (RDs) and other healthcare professionals who provide nutrition counselling to patients with T2D. Methods This was a cross-sectional online survey. We invited 82 RDs affiliated with an academic health system in the midwestern USA to participate. We also invited health professionals who provide nutrition counselling to patients with T2D and are affiliated with 264 primary care practices within the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes. Participants were asked to select the eating pattern(s) that they commonly recommend or avoid for patients with T2D and why. Results Survey respondents (n=81) most commonly recommend low-carbohydrate (77.8%); Mediterranean-style (52.8%) and energy-modified/calorie-restricted (36.1%) eating patterns. Survey respondents most commonly recommend avoiding very low-carbohydrate (51.0%) and very low-calorie (49.0%) eating patterns. Respondents who did not recommend very low-carbohydrate were most concerned about the eating pattern being too restrictive (93.0%). Conclusions Survey respondents recommend a range of guideline-adherent eating patterns to patients with T2D but tend to recommend against very low-carbohydrate and very low-calorie eating patterns. Additional strategies are needed to increase patient-centred use of these evidence-based options in clinical practice settings.
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Veteran Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Yeowell G, Leech R, Greenhalgh S, Willis E, Selfe J. Clinical negligence and physiotherapy: UK survey of physiotherapists' experiences of litigation. Physiotherapy 2024; 124:126-134. [PMID: 38889595 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2024.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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AIM To investigate the extent and impact of litigation on the UK physiotherapy profession. DESIGN An online cross-sectional questionnaire survey design was used. The survey was open to all qualified physiotherapists who have practiced in the UK, from any speciality, of any grade and from any setting including NHS, non-NHS, and private practice. RESULTS 688 respondents completed the survey (96% CI). All UK nations were represented. 73% were female, 44% were qualified >20 Years. Most worked in the NHS (74%) and worked in a neuromusculoskeletal setting (62%). 10% of respondents had been involved in litigation. 128 claims were reported with some respondents being involved in more than 1 case. Litigation was a highly stressful experience for those who experienced it and was a source of concern for many others. The personal impact was stress (76%) and worry and anxiety (67%). The most common professional impact was defensive practice (68%). Most respondents incorrectly identified who should provide their legal support. 46% were not satisfied with the support received. Most (77%) reported that litigation training should be included in pre-registration, as well as postgraduate (68%) programs. CONCLUSION This is the first UK survey that has investigated the experiences of litigation on the UK physiotherapy profession. Ten percent of physiotherapists in our survey had been involved in litigation. Litigation impacted physiotherapists' physical and mental wellbeing and their clinical practice. Improved support, both emotional and legal is required. Clinical negligence training should be included in pre-registration and postgraduate programs. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER.
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- Gillian Yeowell
- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK.
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK.
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK; Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Interface Service, Bolton One, Bolton, Manchester BL3 5BN, UK.
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK.
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK.
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Hantel A, Walsh TP, Marron JM, Kehl KL, Sharp R, Van Allen E, Abel GA. Perspectives of Oncologists on the Ethical Implications of Using Artificial Intelligence for Cancer Care. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e244077. [PMID: 38546644 PMCID: PMC10979310 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.4077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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Importance Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly integrating into cancer care. Understanding stakeholder views on ethical issues associated with the implementation of AI in oncology is critical to optimal deployment. Objective To evaluate oncologists' views on the ethical domains of the use of AI in clinical care, including familiarity, predictions, explainability (the ability to explain how a result was determined), bias, deference, and responsibilities. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional, population-based survey study was conducted from November 15, 2022, to July 31, 2023, among 204 US-based oncologists identified using the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was response to a question asking whether participants agreed or disagreed that patients need to provide informed consent for AI model use during cancer treatment decisions. Results Of 387 surveys, 204 were completed (response rate, 52.7%). Participants represented 37 states, 120 (63.7%) identified as male, 128 (62.7%) as non-Hispanic White, and 60 (29.4%) were from academic practices; 95 (46.6%) had received some education on AI use in health care, and 45.3% (92 of 203) reported familiarity with clinical decision models. Most participants (84.8% [173 of 204]) reported that AI-based clinical decision models needed to be explainable by oncologists to be used in the clinic; 23.0% (47 of 204) stated they also needed to be explainable by patients. Patient consent for AI model use during treatment decisions was supported by 81.4% of participants (166 of 204). When presented with a scenario in which an AI decision model selected a different treatment regimen than the oncologist planned to recommend, the most common response was to present both options and let the patient decide (36.8% [75 of 204]); respondents from academic settings were more likely than those from other settings to let the patient decide (OR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.19-5.51). Most respondents (90.7% [185 of 204]) reported that AI developers were responsible for the medico-legal problems associated with AI use. Some agreed that this responsibility was shared by physicians (47.1% [96 of 204]) or hospitals (43.1% [88 of 204]). Finally, most respondents (76.5% [156 of 204]) agreed that oncologists should protect patients from biased AI tools, but only 27.9% (57 of 204) were confident in their ability to identify poorly representative AI models. Conclusions and Relevance In this cross-sectional survey study, few oncologists reported that patients needed to understand AI models, but most agreed that patients should consent to their use, and many tasked patients with choosing between physician- and AI-recommended treatment regimens. These findings suggest that the implementation of AI in oncology must include rigorous assessments of its effect on care decisions as well as decisional responsibility when problems related to AI use arise.
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- Andrew Hantel
- Divsion of Population Sciences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divsion of Population Sciences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divsion of Population Sciences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics, Boston, Massachusetts
- Divsion of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divsion of Population Sciences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divsion of Health Care Policy & Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Divsion of Population Sciences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Broad Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Divsion of Population Sciences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics, Boston, Massachusetts
- Broad Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Sloand JA, Marshall MR, Barnard S, Pendergraft R, Rowland N, Lindo SJ. Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patient and Nurse Preferences around Novel and Standard Automated PD Device Features. KIDNEY360 2024; 5:380-389. [PMID: 38297438 PMCID: PMC11000714 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Key Points Adoption and extended time on peritoneal dialysis require patient input across a spectrum of needs, including automated PD (APD) device usability features that are less intimidating to patients and enable lifestyle advantages. Analysis of APD features critical to patients align with patient priorities identified in Standardized Outcomes in NephroloGy-PD: shorter setup time, mobility within the home, near silent operation, and modified APD size/orientation. Background Despite offering greater lifestyle benefits to patients with ESKD, adoption of peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains low globally, particularly among minorities and the socioeconomically disadvantaged. While automated PD (APD) affords a high potential for reducing the burden of KRT, understanding patient preferences is critical to guiding development of new and improved APD devices to better accommodate use in their daily lives. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional survey study was performed using adaptive conjoint analysis to quantify APD feature preferences among patients on PD, PD Registered Nurses (RNs), and non-PD patients to ascertain the relative importance of eight specific cycler attributes, including portability, noise, setup time, device size, setup directions, battery power, consumables, and PD RN control (PD RNs only), each with 2–3 descriptive feature levels. Results Forty-two patients on PD, 24 non-PD patients, and 52 PD RNs were surveyed. Preference shares spanned nearly the entire range from 0% to 100%, indicating strong preference discrimination. For all groups, “Portability in the Home,” “Noise Level,” and “Setup Time” were the most important features. Patients on PD gave highest priority to these features compared with other study participants, plausibly as features enabling improved lifestyle. A simulated “coat rack” style cycler with extended battery power that was easy to move in the home, silent, required only 10-minute setup, and had a fully animated instruction screen was preferred by all groups >90% compared with features present in existing cyclers. Conclusions Addressing APD cycler technical and therapy-related issues to improve usability, comfort, and convenience within the home may affect PD uptake and retention. Attention and priority must be given to patient-centric APD cycler design directed at including features that improve quality of life for the device end user.
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- James A. Sloand
- The George Washington University, University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Division of Kidney Diseases & Hypertension, Washington, DC
- Simergent LLC, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The George Washington University, University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Division of Kidney Diseases & Hypertension, Washington, DC
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- The George Washington University, University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Division of Kidney Diseases & Hypertension, Washington, DC
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Westwood M, Armstrong N, Posadzki P, Noake C. KardiaMobile 6L for measuring QT interval in people having antipsychotic medication to inform early value assessment: a systematic review. Health Technol Assess 2024; 28:1-94. [PMID: 38551306 PMCID: PMC11017144 DOI: 10.3310/tfhu0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Background The indication for this assessment is the use of the KardiaMobile six-lead electrocardiogram device for the assessment of QT interval-based cardiac risk in service users prior to the initiation of, or for the monitoring of, antipsychotic medications, which are associated with an established risk of QT interval prolongation. Objectives To provide an early value assessment of whether KardiaMobile six-lead has the potential to provide an effective and safe alternative to 12-lead electrocardiogram for initial assessment and monitoring of QT interval-based cardiac risk in people taking antipsychotic medications. Review methods Twenty-seven databases were searched to April/May 2022. Review methods followed published guidelines. Where appropriate, study quality was assessed using appropriate risk of bias tools. Results were summarised by research question; accuracy/technical performance; clinical effects (on cardiac and psychiatric outcomes); service user acceptability/satisfaction; costs of KardiaMobile six-lead. Results We did not identify any studies which provided information about the diagnostic accuracy of KardiaMobile six-lead, for the detection of corrected QT-interval prolongation, in any population. All studies which reported information about agreement between QT interval measurements (corrected and/or uncorrected) with KardiaMobile six-lead versus 12-lead electrocardiogram were conducted in non-psychiatric populations, used cardiologists and/or multiple readers to interpret electrocardiograms. Where reported or calculable, the mean difference in corrected QT interval between devices (12-lead electrocardiogram vs. KardiaMobile six-lead) was generally small (≤ 10 ms) and corrected QT interval measured using KardiaMobile six-lead was consistently lower than that measured using 12-lead electrocardiogram. All information about the use of KardiaMobile six-lead, in the context of QT interval-based cardiac risk assessment for service users who require antipsychotic medication, was taken from retrospective surveys of staff and service users who had chosen to use KardiaMobile six-lead during pilots, described in two unpublished project reports. It is important to note that both these project reports relate to pilot studies which were not intended to be used in wider evaluations of KardiaMobile six-lead for use in the NHS. Both reports included survey results which indicated that the use of KardiaMobile six-lead may be associated with reductions in the time taken to complete an electrocardiogram and costs, relative to 12-lead electrocardiogram, and that KardiaMobile six-lead was preferred over 12-lead electrocardiogram by almost all responding staff and service users. Limitations There was a lack of published evidence about the efficacy of KardiaMobile six-lead for initial assessment and monitoring of QT interval-based cardiac risk in people taking antipsychotic medications. Conclusions There is insufficient evidence to support a full diagnostic assessment evaluating the clinical and cost effectiveness of KardiaMobile six-lead, in the context of QT interval-based cardiac risk assessment for service users who require antipsychotic medication. The evidence to inform the aims of this early value assessment (i.e. to assess whether the device has the potential to be clinically effective and cost-effective) was also limited. This report includes a comprehensive list of research recommendations, both to reduce the uncertainty around this early value assessment and to provide the additional data needed to inform a full diagnostic assessment, including cost-effectiveness modelling. Study registration This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42022336695. Funding This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Evidence Synthesis programme (NIHR award ref: NIHR135520) and is published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 28, No. 19. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.
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- Kleijnen Systematic Reviews Ltd, York, UK
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Siemens W, Mahler S, Schaefer C, Nothacker M, Piechotta V, Prien P, Schüler S, Schwarz S, Blödt S, Thielemann I, Harder T, Kapp P, Labonté V, Meerpohl JJ, Braun C. [Development of criteria for the prospective assessment of the need for updating guideline recommendations: The AGIL criteria]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ, FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAT IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2024; 184:7-17. [PMID: 38238131 DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based guideline and vaccination recommendations should continuously be updated to appropriately support health care decisions. However, resources for updating guidelines are often limited. The aim of this project was to develop a list of criteria for the prospective assessment of the need for updating individual guideline or vaccination recommendations, which can be applied from the time a guideline or guideline update is finalised. METHODS In this article we describe the development of the AGIL criteria (Assessment of Guidelines for Updating Recommendations). The AGIL criteria were developed by experienced scientists and experts in the field of guideline development in a multi-step process. The five steps included: 1) development of an initial list of criteria by the project team; 2) online survey of guideline experts on the initial version of the criteria list; 3) revision of the criteria list based on the results of the online survey; 4) workshop on the criteria list at the EbM Congress 2023; 5) creation of version 1.0 of the AGIL criteria based on the workshop results. RESULTS The initial list included the following three criteria: 1) relevance of the question 2) availability of new relevant evidence, and 3) impact of potentially new evidence. The response rate of the online survey for fully completed questionnaires was 31.0% (N=195; 630 guideline experts were contacted by email). For 90.3% (n=176) of the respondents, the criteria list included all essential aspects for assessing the need for updating guideline recommendations. More than three quarters of respondents rated the importance of the three criteria as "very important" or "important" (criteria 1-3: 75.3%, 86.1%, 85.2%) and - with the exception of criterion 1 - comprehensibility as "very comprehensible" or "comprehensible" (criteria 1-3: 58.4%, 75.9%, 78.5%). The results of the online survey and the workshop generally confirmed the three criteria with their two sub-questions. The incorporation of all feedback resulted in the AGIL criteria (version 1.0), recapping: 1) relevance of the question regarding a) PICO components and b) other factors, e.g. epidemiological aspects; 2) availability of new evidence a) on health-related benefits and harms and b) on other decision factors, e.g. feasibility, acceptability; 3) impact of new evidence a) on the certainty of evidence on which the recommendation is based and b) on the present recommendation, e.g. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION DISCUSSION The moderate response rate of the online survey may have limited its representativeness. Nevertheless, we consider the response rate to be satisfactory in this research context. The inclusion of many experts in the online survey and the EbM Congress workshop is a strength of the project and supports the quality of the results. CONCLUSIONS The AGIL criteria provide a structured guidance for the prospective assessment of the need for updating individual guideline recommendations and other evidence-based recommendations. The implementation and evaluation of the AGIL criteria 1.0 in a field test is planned.
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- Waldemar Siemens
- Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland; Cochrane Deutschland, Cochrane Deutschland Stiftung, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Ärztliches Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften (AWMF), Institut für Medizinisches Wissensmanagement (AWMF-IMWi), Marburg, Deutschland
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- Ärztliches Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Ärztliches Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Ärztliches Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften (AWMF), Institut für Medizinisches Wissensmanagement (AWMF-IMWi), Marburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland; Cochrane Deutschland, Cochrane Deutschland Stiftung, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland; Cochrane Deutschland, Cochrane Deutschland Stiftung, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland; Cochrane Deutschland, Cochrane Deutschland Stiftung, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Vander Veen A, Holmes J, Tucker P, Alvarez L. Addressing Driving in Acute Care: Perceived Relevance and Competence. Can J Occup Ther 2024; 91:88-99. [PMID: 37350112 DOI: 10.1177/00084174231182898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Background. Recent legislation has expanded the responsibilities of occupational therapists regarding fitness to drive in the Canadian province of Ontario. To date, little is known about the practice of acute care occupational therapy with addressing driving, or how such responsibilities have affected clinical practice. Purpose. The objective of this study was to understand the relevance of driving-related knowledge areas to acute care occupational therapists and examine their self-reported competency for these areas. Method. Anonymous online surveys were administered to 41 occupational therapists working in acute care hospitals in Ontario. Findings. Therapists reported many driving-related knowledge areas are relevant to acute care practice yet consistently reported lower levels of competence for addressing such areas. Implications. Findings support the need for further competency development regarding driving-related practice in acute care. Occupational therapy curriculum and continuing education initiatives are avenues for capacity-building. Future research to identify effective competency development strategies is warranted.
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Nguyen-Soenen J, Weir KR, Jungo KT, Perrot B, Fournier JP. Does missing data matter in the revised Patients' Attitudes Towards Deprescribing questionnaire? A systematic review and two case analyses. Res Social Adm Pharm 2024; 20:296-307. [PMID: 38168621 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The revised Patients' Attitudes Towards Deprescribing (rPATD) questionnaire was developed to capture beliefs and perceptions of patients about deprescribing. In general, handling of missing data is underreported in survey studies. Underlying mechanisms related to missing data may impact the findings from survey studies. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the missing data in studies using the rPATD questionnaire through a systematic review and datasets from two studies. METHODS First, this review updated a systematic review on the rPATD (and other versions). We searched Medline via OVID, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science until 31st January 2023. Missing data reporting and methods to handle them were collected. Second, data from two deprescribing studies were analyzed using three methods of missing data handling: complete case analysis, personal mean substitution, and multiple imputation. We compared the scores from each domain and the associations of the domains with two questions from the rPATD to highlight how using different methods can influence the interpretation of study findings. RESULTS We identified 49 studies: 31 (63 %) from this study and 18 (37 %) from the original systematic review. The question or domain with the most missing data could be identified in 9 studies (18.4 %). Missing data management was reported in 19 studies (38.8 %). In one case analysis, the "Burden" domain was significantly associated with the question "I would like to try stopping one of my medicines to see how I feel without it" using complete case analysis (p = 0.044) or multiple imputation (p = 0.038), but not when using personal mean substitution (p = 0.057). CONCLUSIONS Missing data and methods used to handle missing data were underreported in studies using the rPATD questionnaire. The methods should be chosen carefully as our analyses from two distinct studies suggest that they may impact the interpretation of the findings from the questionnaire.
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- Jérôme Nguyen-Soenen
- SPHERE - UMR INSERM 1246, Nantes Université, Université de Tours, France; Département de Médecine Générale, Faculté de Médecine, Nantes Université, France.
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- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Center for Healthcare Delivery Sciences (C4HDS), Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- SPHERE - UMR INSERM 1246, Nantes Université, Université de Tours, France; Direction de la recherche, Plateforme de Méthodologie et Biostatistique, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- SPHERE - UMR INSERM 1246, Nantes Université, Université de Tours, France; Département de Médecine Générale, Faculté de Médecine, Nantes Université, France
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Quirke MB, Alexander D, Cassidy L, Walsh C, Masterson K, Hill K, Brenner M. Adolescents with Rett syndrome at critical care pathway junctures: Examining clinicians' decision to initiate invasive long-term ventilation. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2024; 49:113-119. [PMID: 38484415 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2024.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND The initiation of invasive long-term ventilation (I-LTV) for an adolescent with Rett Syndrome (RTT) involves many serious bioethical considerations. In moving towards a more inclusive model of patient participation, transparency surrounding the main influencing factors around this decision is important. OBJECTIVE We aimed to identify the main drivers influencing a clinician's decision to support initiation of I-LTV for an adolescent with RTT. METHOD We used an anonymous online vignette-based factorial survey. The survey was distributed internationally through eight professional multi-disciplinary organisations to reach clinicians working in paediatrics. RESULTS We analysed 504 RTT vignettes completed by 246 clinicians using mixed effect regression modelling. The main three significant influencing factors identified were: parental agreement with the decision to support initiation, the family's support network, and proximity to a tertiary care centre. Additional comments from participants focused on family support, and the importance of on-going communication with the family. CONCLUSION As the rights of those with disabilities improve and participation of adolescents in decision-making becomes more established, effective communications with the family around goals of care and particular sensitivity and reflective practice around methods of consensus building will likely contribute to a positive decision-making process at this difficult time.
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- Mary Brigid Quirke
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland.
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Thompson K, Hammond N, Lynch D, Van Der Merwe M, Modra L, Yong SA, Grattan S, Stokes-Parish J. Perceptions of gender equity among critical care and other health professionals: A cross-sectional survey. Aust Crit Care 2024; 37:265-272. [PMID: 37574389 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the association between gender and perceived gender equity in the critical care workforce and other health specialties. DESIGN AND SETTING We conducted an online cross-sectional survey between September and November 2020. Data on demographics and perceptions of equity including the representation of women across departments and in leadership roles, knowledge of and access to flexible work practices and carers leave, and opportunities for promotion were collected. PARTICIPANTS The study population included health professionals from critical care (defined as intensive care and emergency) and other specialties. We conducted a descriptive gender-disaggregated analysis. RESULTS A total of 478 respondents (70% women) completed the survey. The mean age of respondents was 43.9 ± 11.2 years. Approximately half of respondents were medical practitioners (n = 235, 54%), followed by nurses (n = 135, 36%)-the remainder were from other professions. The critical care workforce accounted for 280 (64%) of responder practice settings. Statistically significant differences were reported between genders on issues such as having confidence that their department would resolve equity issues (87 [70.7%] men vs. 146 [48.2%] women; p = 0.007), access to flexible work practices (5/124 [4.0%] men vs. 20/305 [6.6%] women p = 0.001), and taking unpaid leave for carer responsibilities (91 [30.3%] women vs 9 [7.4%] men, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This work highlights differences in how men and women perceive gender equity, particularly in the critical care workforce. These findings are important to understand health care practitioners' perceptions of gender equity, as these perceptions inform behaviour.
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- Kelly Thompson
- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, Sydney, Australia; Nepean and Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, Sydney, Australia; Malcolm Fisher Department of Intensive Care, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia
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- EMR & Informatics Directorate, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; ICU, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; ANZIC-RC, Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, Sydney, Australia
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- Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia; Intensive Care, John Flynn Private Hospital, Tugun, Queensland, Australia.
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Ng PR, Yearley AG, Eatz TA, Ajmera S, West T, Razak SS, Lazaro T, Urakov T, Jones PS, Coumans JV, Stapleton CJ, Shankar G, Chen HI, Komotar RJ, Patel AJ, Nahed BV. Neurological Surgery Residency Programs in the United States: A National Cross-Sectional Survey. Neurosurgery 2024; 94:529-537. [PMID: 37795983 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved 117 neurological surgery residency programs which develop and educate neurosurgical trainees. We present the current landscape of neurosurgical training in the United States by examining multiple aspects of neurological surgery residencies in the 2022-2023 academic year and investigate the impact of program structure on resident academic productivity. METHODS Demographic data were collected from publicly available websites and reports from the National Resident Match Program. A 34-question survey was circulated by e-mail to program directors to assess multiple features of neurological surgery residency programs, including curricular structure, fellowship availability, recent program changes, graduation requirements, and resources supporting career development. Mean resident productivity by program was collected from the literature. RESULTS Across all 117 programs, there was a median of 2.0 (range 1.0-4.0) resident positions per year and 1.0 (range 0.0-2.0) research/elective years. Programs offered a median of 1.0 (range 0.0-7.0) Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training-accredited fellowships, with endovascular fellowships being most frequently offered (53.8%). The survey response rate was 75/117 (64.1%). Of survey respondents, the median number of clinical sites was 3.0 (range 1.0-6.0). Almost half of programs surveyed (46.7%) reported funding mechanisms for residents, including R25, T32, and other in-house grants. Residents received a median academic stipend of $1000 (range $0-$10 000) per year. Nearly all programs (93.3%) supported wellness activities for residents, which most frequently occurred quarterly (46.7%). Annual academic stipend size was the only significant predictor of resident academic productivity (R 2 = 0.17, P = .002). CONCLUSION Neurological surgery residency programs successfully train the next generation of neurosurgeons focusing on education, clinical training, case numbers, and milestones. These programs offer trainees the chance to tailor their career trajectories within residency, creating a rewarding and personalized experience that aligns with their career aspirations.
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- Patrick R Ng
- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami, Miami , Florida , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston , Texas , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami, Miami , Florida , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami, Miami , Florida , USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston , Texas , USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , Massachusetts , USA
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Gupta S, Garcia-Zamora S, Juarez-Lloclla J, Farina J, Foisy M, Pulido L, Ramos V, Merschon F, Parodi JB, Sanchez ME, Munera A, Piskorz D, Pineiro DJ, Tse G, Lopez-Santi R, Baranchuk A. Violence and aggression against nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. From the emerging leaders program of the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (SIAC). J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1212-1221. [PMID: 37811667 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare providers have overcome difficult experiences such as workplace violence. Nurses are particularly vulnerable to workplace violence. The objective of this study was to characterize violence and aggression against nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. METHODS An electronic cross-sectional survey was conducted in 19 Latin American countries to characterize the frequency and type of violent actions against front-line healthcare providers. RESULTS Of the original 3544 respondents, 16% were nurses (n = 567). The mean age was 39.7 ± 9.0 years and 79.6% (n = 2821) were women. In total, 69.8% (n = 2474) worked in public hospitals and 81.1% (n = 2874) reported working regularly with COVID-19 patients. Overall, about 68.6% (n = 2431) of nurses experienced at least one episode of workplace aggression during the pandemic. Nurses experienced weekly aggressions more frequently than other healthcare providers (45.5% versus 38.1%, p < .007). Nurses showed a trend of lower reporting rates against the acts of aggression suffered (p = .076). In addition, nurses were more likely to experience negative cognitive symptoms after aggressive acts (33.4% versus 27.8%, p = .028). However, nurses reported considering changing their work tasks less frequently compared to other healthcare providers after an assault event (p = .005). CONCLUSION Workplace violence has been a frequent problem for all healthcare providers during COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. Nurses were a particularly vulnerable subgroup, with higher rates of aggressions and cognitive symptoms and lower rate of complaints than other healthcare providers who suffered from workplace violence. It is imperative to develop strategies to protect this vulnerable group from aggressions during their tasks.
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- Shyla Gupta
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pneumology, Hospital Italiano, Rosario, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación Cardiovascular Uruguayo Círculo Católico, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Cardiology, Complejo Asistencial Hospital Sotero del Río, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Department of Cardiology, CEMIC, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Sociedad Colombiana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, Coordinadora SIAC Comunidad, Medellin, Colombia, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Institute of the Rosario British Sanatorium, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China
- Medical Education Unit, Cardiovascular Analytics Group, PowerHealth Limited, Hong Kong, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Italiano de La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Muehlbacher T, Boos V, Geiger LB, Rüegger CM, Grass B. Analgosedation for less-invasive surfactant administration: Variations in practice. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:750-757. [PMID: 38146869 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Less-invasive surfactant administration (LISA) is widely used for surfactant delivery to spontaneously breathing preterm infants on nasal CPAP. However, the use of analgesia and/or sedation for the LISA procedure remains controversial. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of all tertiary neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland to assess current practices of analgosedation for LISA in preterm infants. RESULTS Eighty-eight of 172 (51.2%) NICUs responded to the survey, of which 83 (94.3%) perform LISA. Analgosedation for LISA is used in 60 (72.3%) NICUs. Twenty-eight of those (46.7%) have unit protocols to guide analgosedation while 32 (53.3%) administer medication at the discretion of the attending physician. Ketamine (45.0% of NICUs), propofol (41.7%), fentanyl (21.7%), morphine (20.0%), and midazolam (20.0%) were most frequently used for analgosedation for LISA. Nine (10.7%) NICUs reported the use of pain or distress scores during LISA. CONCLUSION LISA is well established among tertiary NICUs in the German-speaking countries. However, there are considerable variations regarding the use of analgosedation. More evidence is required to guide clinicians seeking to safely and effectively deliver surfactant via a thin catheter to spontaneously breathing preterm infants.
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- Tobias Muehlbacher
- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Choi HC, Leung K, Wu JT. Cervical screening among Chinese females in the era of HPV vaccination: a population-based survey on screening uptake and regular screening following an 18-year organized screening program. J Gynecol Oncol 2024; 35:e20. [PMID: 37921604 PMCID: PMC10948984 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2024.35.e20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE China has a substantial disease burden of cervical cancer. To further understand preventive measures for reducing cervical cancer in China, this study aimed to correlate screening attendance and regular screening with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Chinese females. METHODS This prospective questionnaire-based survey recruited Chinese females aged 25 or above in Hong Kong by random digit dialing telephone interviews in 2022. The survey studied women's practice of cervical screening and adherence to regular screening. Variables including HPV vaccination status and attendance of physical check-ups were involved in the questionnaire. Screening uptake and screening adherence were the main outcomes, which were measured as the proportion of women who reported having attended a cervical screening and screened regularly, respectively. RESULTS Out of 906 valid respondents, the reported cervical screening uptake was over 70% among females aged 30 or above and particularly over 80% among women aged 35-59; however, the uptake was only 46% among those aged 25-29. Adherence to regular screening was 50%-60% across ages 25-59 years and dropped to approximately 40% for women older than 60 years. Both screening uptake and adherence were associated with HPV vaccination, with adjusted odds ratios of 2.37 and 2.23, respectively. A large proportion of regularly screened women may be overscreened for screening more frequently than recommended. CONCLUSION Responded Chinese females showed good cervical screening uptake but were moderately adherent to regular screening. Policymakers should emphasize the importance of regular screening and the recommended screening frequency by HPV vaccination status for better healthcare resource use.
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- Horace Cw Choi
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong, China.
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong, China
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong, China
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Zimmerman A, Minnig MC, Meela J, Tupetz A, Bettger JP, Nickenig Vissoci JR, Staton C. A systematic review and cross-sectional survey of rehabilitation resources for injury patients in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1045-1052. [PMID: 36803149 PMCID: PMC10468893 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2179674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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PURPOSE An estimated 10 million people across Tanzania have a condition that would benefit from rehabilitative care. However, access to rehabilitation remains inadequate to meet the needs of Tanzania's population. The goal of this study was to identify and characterize rehabilitation resources available to injury patients in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. METHODS We used two approaches to identify and characterize rehabilitation services. First, we conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed and gray literature. Second, we administered a questionnaire to rehabilitation clinics identified through the systematic review as well as through staff at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre. RESULTS Our systematic review identified eleven organizations offering rehabilitation services. Eight of these organizations responded to our questionnaire. Seven of the surveyed organizations provide care to patients with spinal cord injuries, short term disability, or permanent movement disorders. Six offer diagnostic and treatment procedures to injured and disabled patients. Six offer homecare support. Two require no payment. Only three accept health insurance. None offer financial support. CONCLUSIONS There is a sizable portfolio of health clinics offering rehabilitation services to injury patients in the Kilimanjaro region. However, there remains an ongoing need to connect more patients in the region to long-term rehabilitative care.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONInjury is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and disproportionately affects populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Rehabilitation is an essential component of injury care, yet an estimated 50% of patients in LMICs who need rehabilitation do not receive it.This study offers insight into the availability and use of rehabilitative services in an LMIC with a substantial injury burden.
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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Esangbedo ID, Yu P, Choudhury TA, Tume SC, Lasa JJ. Ventricular Assist Device Training and Emergency Management Among Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Physicians - Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2024; 15:202-208. [PMID: 38128949 DOI: 10.1177/21501351231205804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Background/Aim: Pediatric cardiac intensive care physicians practicing at centers that implant ventricular assist devices (VAD's) are exposed to increasing numbers of VAD patients, with a significant number of VAD-days. We aimed to delineate pediatric cardiac critical care practices surrounding routine and emergency management of VADs. Methodology: We administered a multicenter cross-sectional survey of pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) physicians in the United States and Canada. Survey distribution occurred between August 31st and October 26th 2021. Results: A total of 254 CICU physicians received a formal invitation to participate, with 108 returning completed surveys (42.5% response rate). Responses came from CICU attending physicians at 26 separate institutions. Respondents' level of experience was well distributed across junior, mid-level, and senior staff: less than 5 years (38%), 5-9 years (25%), and >/= 10 years (37%). Most respondents had received formal training in the management of VAD patients (n = 93, 86.1%), with training format including fellowship (61%), simulation (36%), and national/international conferences (26.5%). Dedicated advanced cardiac therapies teams were available at the institutions of 97.2% of respondents. A total of 78/108 (72.2%) described themselves as "comfortable" or "very comfortable" in pediatric VAD management. While 63% (68/108) of respondents reported that they had never performed (or overseen the performance of) chest compressions in a pediatric patient with a VAD, 37% (40/108) reported performing CPR at least once in a VAD patient. Conclusion: With no existing international guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care in the pediatric VAD population, our survey identifies an important gap in resuscitation recommendations.
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- Ivie D Esangbedo
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Hochberg CH, Eakin MN. Keys to Successful Survey Research in Health Professions Education. ATS Sch 2024; 5:206-217. [PMID: 38633516 PMCID: PMC11022591 DOI: 10.34197/ats-scholar.2023-0112re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Survey research is well suited to measuring the knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of study participants and has been widely used in medical education and pulmonary and critical care medicine research. Although the ease of survey administration via electronic platforms has led to an increased volume of survey publications, improving the quality of this work remains an important challenge. Objective To provide an overview of key steps for rigorous survey design and conduct. Methods Narrative review. Results Conducting survey research begins with a clearly defined research question pertaining to a specified population that is accessible for sampling. Survey investigators may choose to adapt relevant preexisting survey instruments, an approach with the potential for conducting more valid, generalizable, and comparable studies. If a new survey tool is used, more extensive piloting and psychometric analysis of the survey instruments may be needed to assess if they accurately measure the concepts of interest. When administering the survey, the use of appropriate methods for sample recruitment maximizes the chances of a high response rate in a generalizable study population. Finally, when writing up and disseminating survey research, careful attention to reporting guidelines can increase the clarity of survey reports and assist readers in interpreting the results and conclusions. Conclusion With careful attention to study design and conduct, the quality of survey research can be improved and lead to higher impact and more generalizable studies in the fields of medical education and pulmonary and critical care medicine.
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- Chad H Hochberg
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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Hernon O, McSharry E, Simpkin AJ, MacLaren I, Carr PJ. Evaluating Nursing Students' Venipuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance: A Two-Phase Evaluation Study. JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING 2024; 47:108-119. [PMID: 38422404 PMCID: PMC10916751 DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Peripheral intravenous cannulation and venipuncture are among the most common invasive procedures in health care and are not without risks or complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current training provided to nursing and midwifery undergraduate students. Student knowledge, attitude, practice, and performance regarding these procedural skills were assessed. A knowledge, attitude, and practices survey was disseminated to final year nursing and midwifery students as the first phase of this study. For the second phase of the study, nursing students were video recorded and then observed performing the skill of peripheral intravenous cannulation in a simulated environment. Thirty-eight nursing and midwifery students completed the survey, and 66 nursing students participated in the observation study. Descriptive statistics were performed. The mean knowledge score was 7.2 out of 15.0, (standard deviation [SD] = 2.4), and the mean attitude score was 10.20 out of 18.00 (SD = 4.79). Qualitative data from the survey were categorized to demonstrate specific areas of focus for improving the training. The mean performance score was 16.20 out of 28.00 (SD = 2.98). This study provides valuable input to developing and enhancing evidence-based curricula. It can help educators and supervisors, in both academic and clinical settings, identify areas where clinical performance and education could be enhanced.
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- Orlaith Hernon
- Corresponding Author: Orlaith Hernon, RGN, RCN, RNT, BSc, PgDip, MSc, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, University Road, Co. Galway, Ireland H91 TK33 ()
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery (Ms Hernon and Dr Carr), School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Dr Simpkin), and Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (Dr MacLaren), University of Galway, County Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing Health Science & Disability Studies ATU St Angela's, County Sligo, Ireland (Dr McSharry)
- Orlaith Hernon, RGN, RCN, RNT, BSc, PgDip, MSc, is a registered general nurse, children's nurse, and nurse tutor. She is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and was awarded a PhD scholarship in the area of teaching and learning technologies
- Edel McSharry, RN, RNT, BNSc, MSc, EdD, qualified as a registered general nurse in 1986. Her clinical background was in medical surgical and critical care areas. Since 1998 she has held the roles of lecturer, programme director, head of school, and college president and has taught, devised, and managed the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Her research interests include clinical education, preceptorship, use of technology in education, internationalization, and intercultural competencies
- Andrew J. Simpkin, BA, PhD, is an associate professor of statistics at the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Galway. His research focuses on longitudinal data analysis, functional data analysis, genomics, and data science. Dr. Simpkin has developed new methods for modeling high-dimensional data using functional data analysis and models for epigenetic change in genomics research, which are now used worldwide
- Iain MacLaren, BSc (Hons), PhD, is the director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at the University of Galway. His research interests are in teaching methods, technologies, and policy in higher education. He is a graduate of Edinburgh and Durham universities
- Peter J. Carr, RN, BSc, MMedSc, PhD, is an associate professor with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and an adjunct senior research fellow with the AVATAR group, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. He is a vascular access clinician and clinical researcher
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery (Ms Hernon and Dr Carr), School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Dr Simpkin), and Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (Dr MacLaren), University of Galway, County Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing Health Science & Disability Studies ATU St Angela's, County Sligo, Ireland (Dr McSharry)
- Orlaith Hernon, RGN, RCN, RNT, BSc, PgDip, MSc, is a registered general nurse, children's nurse, and nurse tutor. She is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and was awarded a PhD scholarship in the area of teaching and learning technologies
- Edel McSharry, RN, RNT, BNSc, MSc, EdD, qualified as a registered general nurse in 1986. Her clinical background was in medical surgical and critical care areas. Since 1998 she has held the roles of lecturer, programme director, head of school, and college president and has taught, devised, and managed the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Her research interests include clinical education, preceptorship, use of technology in education, internationalization, and intercultural competencies
- Andrew J. Simpkin, BA, PhD, is an associate professor of statistics at the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Galway. His research focuses on longitudinal data analysis, functional data analysis, genomics, and data science. Dr. Simpkin has developed new methods for modeling high-dimensional data using functional data analysis and models for epigenetic change in genomics research, which are now used worldwide
- Iain MacLaren, BSc (Hons), PhD, is the director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at the University of Galway. His research interests are in teaching methods, technologies, and policy in higher education. He is a graduate of Edinburgh and Durham universities
- Peter J. Carr, RN, BSc, MMedSc, PhD, is an associate professor with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and an adjunct senior research fellow with the AVATAR group, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. He is a vascular access clinician and clinical researcher
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery (Ms Hernon and Dr Carr), School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Dr Simpkin), and Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (Dr MacLaren), University of Galway, County Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing Health Science & Disability Studies ATU St Angela's, County Sligo, Ireland (Dr McSharry)
- Orlaith Hernon, RGN, RCN, RNT, BSc, PgDip, MSc, is a registered general nurse, children's nurse, and nurse tutor. She is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and was awarded a PhD scholarship in the area of teaching and learning technologies
- Edel McSharry, RN, RNT, BNSc, MSc, EdD, qualified as a registered general nurse in 1986. Her clinical background was in medical surgical and critical care areas. Since 1998 she has held the roles of lecturer, programme director, head of school, and college president and has taught, devised, and managed the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Her research interests include clinical education, preceptorship, use of technology in education, internationalization, and intercultural competencies
- Andrew J. Simpkin, BA, PhD, is an associate professor of statistics at the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Galway. His research focuses on longitudinal data analysis, functional data analysis, genomics, and data science. Dr. Simpkin has developed new methods for modeling high-dimensional data using functional data analysis and models for epigenetic change in genomics research, which are now used worldwide
- Iain MacLaren, BSc (Hons), PhD, is the director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at the University of Galway. His research interests are in teaching methods, technologies, and policy in higher education. He is a graduate of Edinburgh and Durham universities
- Peter J. Carr, RN, BSc, MMedSc, PhD, is an associate professor with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and an adjunct senior research fellow with the AVATAR group, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. He is a vascular access clinician and clinical researcher
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery (Ms Hernon and Dr Carr), School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Dr Simpkin), and Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (Dr MacLaren), University of Galway, County Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing Health Science & Disability Studies ATU St Angela's, County Sligo, Ireland (Dr McSharry)
- Orlaith Hernon, RGN, RCN, RNT, BSc, PgDip, MSc, is a registered general nurse, children's nurse, and nurse tutor. She is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and was awarded a PhD scholarship in the area of teaching and learning technologies
- Edel McSharry, RN, RNT, BNSc, MSc, EdD, qualified as a registered general nurse in 1986. Her clinical background was in medical surgical and critical care areas. Since 1998 she has held the roles of lecturer, programme director, head of school, and college president and has taught, devised, and managed the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Her research interests include clinical education, preceptorship, use of technology in education, internationalization, and intercultural competencies
- Andrew J. Simpkin, BA, PhD, is an associate professor of statistics at the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Galway. His research focuses on longitudinal data analysis, functional data analysis, genomics, and data science. Dr. Simpkin has developed new methods for modeling high-dimensional data using functional data analysis and models for epigenetic change in genomics research, which are now used worldwide
- Iain MacLaren, BSc (Hons), PhD, is the director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at the University of Galway. His research interests are in teaching methods, technologies, and policy in higher education. He is a graduate of Edinburgh and Durham universities
- Peter J. Carr, RN, BSc, MMedSc, PhD, is an associate professor with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, and an adjunct senior research fellow with the AVATAR group, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. He is a vascular access clinician and clinical researcher
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Mehra S, Kumar P, Soni A. Physical Functional Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Expert Survey. Cureus 2024; 16:e57364. [PMID: 38694423 PMCID: PMC11061580 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND AIM Anti-cancer treatment imparts a variety of physical impairments that cause limitations in physical functioning among women with breast cancer. The aim of the study was to explore the opinions of healthcare professionals (HCPs) working with breast cancer patients on various aspects of physical functional impairments in breast cancer patients and survivors (BCP&S). METHODOLOGY The study was a cross-sectional survey. Taking into consideration the literature definition of 'physical function', its determinants, and literature published on relevant clinical factors in breast cancer, a survey questionnaire containing 29 questions was constructed. Thirty-seven HCPs, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical cancer experts, participated in the study. The participant's responses were obtained using a 5-point 'Agreement' Likert scale. Data analysis included a frequency table and the reliability test (Cronbach's alpha). RESULTS The reliability of the questionnaire used in the survey was found to be acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.891). The majority of the participants were of the opinion that various parameters and determinants of 'physical function' get adversely affected in BCP&S, leading to limitations in the performance of activities of daily living (e.g., dressing and bathing), particularly in elderly and frail women. Participants agreed that such impairments in physical functioning affect social and role functioning and the overall quality of life (QoL) of women with breast cancer negatively. CONCLUSION This study found that various parameters and determinants of physical functioning are adversely affected in BCP&S, and physical functional impairments are prevalent in women with breast cancer, affecting their QoL negatively. Implications for breast cancer patients: This study points out the need for long-term surveillance of BCP&S for physical functional limitations and a proactive treatment approach to prevent such limitations.
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- Suman Mehra
- Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Noida, IND
- College of Physiotherapy, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, IND
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Noida, IND
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, IND
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Schaeffer WJ, Elegante M, Fung CM, Huang R, Theyyunni N, Tucker R. Variability in Interpretation of Echocardiographic Signs of Tamponade: A Survey of Emergency Physician Sonographers. J Emerg Med 2024; 66:e346-e353. [PMID: 38281857 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac tamponade is associated with high mortality, and making the diagnosis is a core skill of emergency physicians. Proper diagnosis relies on specific clinical and echocardiographic findings. It is not known whether expert sonographers consistently recognize echocardiographic signs of tamponade. OBJECTIVES To assess whether expert sonographers agree on echocardiographic signs of tamponade. METHODS A 20-question survey consisting of 18 cine loops and 2 still images was distributed to the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound Section of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Respondents answered "yes" or "no" to whether there was echocardiographic evidence of tamponade. Subgroup analyses of demographics and echocardiographic views were reported. The data were analyzed using Krippendorff's alpha (α) to assess interrater reliability (IRR) between respondents. RESULTS Eighty-four physicians responded and 56 completed the survey. All partial and completed surveys were analyzed. The overall IRR was poor (α = 0.60, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.44-0.76). Residency graduation within 5 years (α = 0.66, 95% CI 0.5-0.8) was associated with higher IRR compared with those > 5 years (α = 0.53, 95% CI 0.37-0.69). The highest IRR was observed when images of mitral valve inflow pulse-wave Doppler (α = 0.81, CI 0.70-0.92) were used and the poorest IRR was on images from the parasternal short view (α = 0.28, 95% CI 0.05-0.49). CONCLUSION There was poor agreement among expert emergency medicine sonographers in identifying echocardiographic signs of cardiac tamponade from a single cine loop or clip without clinical context. Further investigation is warranted to understand differences in recognition of clinical tamponade.
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- William J Schaeffer
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Leonardi NT, Kawakami DMO, Cruz J, Burtin C, Borghi-Silva A, Mendes RG. Development of a performance-based toolkit of the treatable traits of functioning in hospitalised patients with exacerbation of COPD: a survey-based study protocol. ERJ Open Res 2024; 10:00809-2023. [PMID: 38651092 PMCID: PMC11033727 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00809-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Background The management of COPD has been based on the premise of identifying problems that guide personalised treatment based on a multidimensional assessment, known as treatable traits. Exacerbation of COPD (ECOPD) results in physical and functional impairments, limitation of daily activities and negative impact on patients' quality of life and prognosis. In this context, identifying treatable traits in patients with ECOPD is essential to properly guide individualised patient care. There is a need to develop a performance-based toolkit to identify the main treatable traits of functioning in hospitalised patients with ECOPD. Methods and analysis This is a study protocol of a survey method observational study to develop a performance-based toolkit. The study will include the following steps: 1) definition of treatable traits by both physiotherapists who provide or have provided care to hospitalised patients with ECOPD on a regular basis, and patients who have experienced at least one ECOPD which required hospitalisation; 2) selection of the most appropriate measures (markers) for each treatable trait based on established criteria and a previous systematic review; and 3) implementation of the toolkit in a pilot/feasibility study with hospitalised patients with ECOPD. Conclusion The development of a feasible performance-based toolkit with the best markers for each key treatable trait of functioning in hospitalised patients with ECOPD will make it possible to create individualised patient care for the specific demands of these patients.
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- Naiara Tais Leonardi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), School of Health Sciences of the Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Hasselt University, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL – Rehabilitation Research Center, BIOMED Biomedical Research Institute, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, São Carlos, Brazil
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Clemett V, Gunowa NO, Geraghty J, Woodward S. What influences the inclusion of skin tone diversity when teaching skin assessment? Findings from a survey. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2024; 33:176-186. [PMID: 38386525 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.4.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the variances in visual skin changes across all skin tones is important in clinical care. However, the experiences of those teaching skin assessment to pre- and post-registrant nurses are unknown. AIMS To determine the barriers and facilitators experienced in teaching skin assessment across a range of skin tones to pre- and post-registrant nurses. METHODS A cross-sectional, mixed-methods online survey was undertaken throughout February and March 2023 based on the Theoretical Domains Framework of behaviour change. FINDINGS In this self-selecting sample, most participants were aware of why it was important to include all skin tones when teaching skin assessment and were professionally motivated to include this in their practice. However, resources and support are needed to overcome an unconscious bias in teaching skin tone diversity, resulting in a lack of availability of good quality photographs and educator confidence in their own skills. Educators not considering skin tone when selecting patient cases and relying on people with dark skin tones to highlight where practice is not inclusive may also lead to insufficient exposure for students. CONCLUSION There is some awareness of the importance of including diverse skin tones in teaching, but further education and resources are needed.
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- Victoria Clemett
- Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London
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- Senior Lecturer and Community Pathway Lead, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Surrey
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- Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London
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- Senior Lecturer, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London
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Heimke F, Furukawa Y, Siafis S, Johnston BC, Engel RR, Furukawa TA, Leucht S. Understanding effect size: an international online survey among psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians from other medical specialities, dentists and other health professionals. BMJ MENTAL HEALTH 2024; 27:e300978. [PMID: 38388002 PMCID: PMC10882338 DOI: 10.1136/bmjment-2023-300978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Various ways exist to display the effectiveness of medical treatment options. This study examined various psychiatric, medical and allied professionals' understanding and perceived usefulness of eight effect size indices for presenting both dichotomous and continuous outcome data. METHODS We surveyed 1316 participants from 13 countries using an online questionnaire. We presented hypothetical treatment effects of interventions versus placebo concerning chronic pain using eight different effect size measures. For each index, the participants had to judge the magnitude of the shown effect, to indicate how certain they felt about their own answer and how useful they found the given effect size index. FINDINGS Overall, 762 (57.9%) participants fully completed the questionnaire. In terms of understanding, the best results emerged when both the control event rate (CER) and the experimental event rate (EER) were presented. The difference in minimal importance difference units (MID unit) was understood worst. Respondents also found CER and EER to be the most useful presentation approach while they rated MID unit as the least useful. Confidence in the risk ratio ranked high, even though it was rather poorly understood. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS For dichotomous outcomes, presenting the effects in terms of the CER and EER could lead to the most correct interpretation. Relative measures including the risk ratio must be supplemented with absolute measures such as the CER and EER. Effects on continuous outcomes were better understood through standardised mean differences than mean differences. These can also be supplemented by dichotomised CER and EER.
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- Ferdinand Heimke
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), partner site München/Augsburg, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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- Department of Health Promotion and Human Behavior, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine/School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), partner site München/Augsburg, Munich, Germany
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Goossen K, Bieler D, Weise A, Nothacker M, Flohé S, Pieper D. Application of the PANELVIEW instrument to evaluate the guideline development process of the German polytrauma guideline. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2024:10.1007/s00068-024-02470-6. [PMID: 38381190 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-024-02470-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND PANELVIEW is an instrument for evaluating the appropriateness of the process, methods, and outcome of guideline development and the satisfaction of the guideline group with these steps. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the guideline development process of the German guideline on the treatment of patients with severe/multiple injuries ('German polytrauma guideline') from the perspective of the guideline group, and to identify areas where this process may be improved in the future. METHODS We administered PANELVIEW to the participants of the 2022 update of the German polytrauma guideline. All guideline group members, including delegates of participating medical societies, steering group members, authors of guideline chapters, the chair, and methodological lead, were invited to participate. Responses were analysed using descriptive statistics. Comments received were categorised by domains/items of the tool. RESULTS After the first, second, and last consensus conference, the guideline group was invited via email to participate in a web-based survey. Response rates were 36% (n/N = 13/36), 40% (12/30), and 37% (20/54), respectively. The mean scores for items ranged between 5.1 and 6.9 on a scale from 1 (fully disagree) to 7 (fully agree). Items with mean scores below 6.0 were related to (1) administration, (2) consideration of patients' views, perspectives, values, and preferences, and (3) the discussion of research gaps and needs for future research. CONCLUSION The PANELVIEW tool showed that the guideline group was satisfied with most aspects of the guideline development process. Areas for improvement of the process were identified. Strategies to improve response rates should be explored.
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- Käthe Goossen
- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Burn Medicine, German Armed Forces Central Hospital Koblenz, Koblenz, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Knowledge Management, Association of the Scientific Medical Societies (AWMF), c/o Philipps Universität Marburg/AWMF Berlin, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, Solingen, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Cologne, Germany
- Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Institute for Health Services and Health System Research, Rüdersdorf, Germany
- Center for Health Services Research, Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Rüdersdorf, Germany
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Jacob S, Schust SA, Angele M, Werner J, Guba M, Börner N. A long road ahead. A German national survey study on awareness and willingness of surgeons towards the carbon footprint of modern surgical procedures. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25198. [PMID: 38327395 PMCID: PMC10847866 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Background Climate change may well be the "largest threat" to humankind. Changes to our climate system lead to a decrease in global health. The healthcare sector presents one of the largest carbon footprints across all industries. Since surgical departments have one of the largest carbon footprints within the healthcare sector, they represent an area with vast opportunities for improvement. To drive change, it is vital to create awareness of these issues and encourage engagement in changes among people working in the healthcare industry. Methods We conducted an anonymous cross-sectional survey study to assess awareness among surgeons regarding the impact of healthcare systems on climate change. The questions were designed to investigate surgeons' willingness to accept and promote changes to reduce carbon footprints. Participants included surgical professionals of all ages and levels of expertise. Results A total of 210 participants completed the survey in full and were included in the evaluation. Sixty percent emphasized a lack of information and the need for personal education. Over 90 % expressed concern for the environment and a strong desire to gain new insights. Provided that clinical performance remains the same, more than 70 % are willing to embrace carbon-friendly alternatives. In this context, all participants accepted the additional time required for training and initially increased personal efforts to achieve equal performance. Conclusion Limited awareness and information about carbon footprints were observed in surgical departments in German hospitals. Nevertheless, the vast majority of surgeons across all age groups are more than willing to acquire new insights and adapt to changes in order to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide production.
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- Sven Jacob
- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Munich, Germany
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Alnasser A, Abaalkhail A. Digital food behaviours, motivations, and delivery application usage among saudis during COVID-19: A mixed-methods study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24903. [PMID: 38317926 PMCID: PMC10840008 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Food delivery apps (FDAs) and smartphones in Saudi Arabia have become ubiquitous and increasingly popular methods for food ordering and consumption. Such app use during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a convenient and popular response to pandemic restrictions. However, the motivations and preferences behind FDA use are complex, as are the perceptions of FDA users regarding nutrition and healthy foods. To explore FDA usage, motivations, perceptions, and food behaviours in the unique cultural context of Saudi Arabia at the intersection of two epidemics, COVID-19 and obesity, a convergent parallel mixed-methods study design was used with 566 Saudis in the quantitative phase and 17 continuing to the qualitative phase. Of the respondents, 71.9 % reported using FDA typically once a week. Frequent FDA usage was reported by 33.3 % of the participants aged 30-40 years (P = .049). Nearly two-thirds of the sample (62 %) reported that time and convenience were the driving factors in using FDAs. Qualitatively, six main themes were identified: 'Perceived benefits and drawbacks', 'Effects of Promotions and Food Preferences', 'Nutritional information and dietary guidelines', 'Concepts of healthy food', 'Obstacles to healthy food consumption', and 'Maintaining Customs and Traditions'. Although convenience and taste were the primary drivers of FDA usage, the roles of tradition and culture in Saudi Arabia were also important FDA usage factors. Overall, understanding the determinants of how Saudis engage with FDAs, in concert with a deeper understanding of food preferences, perceptions, and nutritional knowledge, should help guide future efforts in nutrition education, app development, and public health policy.
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- Aroub Alnasser
- Food Science and Nutrition Dept., College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Food Science and Nutrition Dept., College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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Fishman J, O’Connell T, Parrinello CM, Woolley JJ, Bercaw E, Charlton MR. Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis and Associated Fibrosis Stages Among US Adults Using Imaging-Based vs Biomarker-Based Noninvasive Tests. JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2024; 11:32-43. [PMID: 38370007 PMCID: PMC10871169 DOI: 10.36469/001c.92223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is believed to be the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Therapies are under development for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the progressive form of NAFLD, such that the prevalence of NASH with liver fibrosis, which is likely to require treatment, may be of interest to healthcare decision makers. Noninvasive tests are used in initial screening for NASH, as well as in observational studies of NASH prevalence. However, existing evidence does not address how estimated prevalence varies with different noninvasive tests. This analysis estimated the prevalence of NASH among US adults and assessed variation with different noninvasive tests. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using the 2017-March 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycle. Participants with presumed NAFLD (steatosis and without alternative causes of liver disease) were identified, among whom NASH was predicted based on FAST score, Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4), and AST-to-Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) cutoffs across 11 scenarios. Among NASH participants, fibrosis stages were explored based on distribution across the spectrum of liver-stiffness measurements. Results: Among participants with complete data for the analysis (N=6969), prevalence of presumed NAFLD was 25.6%. Within presumed NAFLD, prediction of NASH using imaging-based NIT cutoffs yielded estimated prevalence of 1.3%-4.8% (3.3 million-12.2 million) based on FAST score cutoffs from 0.35-0.67. Using biomarker-based NIT cutoffs yielded estimated prevalence of 0.4%-12.3% (1.0 million-14.5 million) based on FIB-4 cutoffs from 0.90-2.67, and 0.1%-1.9% (0.2-5.0 million) based on APRI cutoffs from 0.50-1.50. Conclusion: Prevalence of NASH among US adults was estimated to range from 1.3% to 4.8% when predicted using imaging-based noninvasive test values for participants with presumed NAFLD, generally aligning with estimates in the literature of prevalence of biopsy-confirmed NASH. Use of biomarker-based noninvasive test values for prediction of NASH yielded a wider range of estimates with FIB-4, and a considerably lower range of estimates with APRI.
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- Jesse Fishman
- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Medicus Economics, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Liver Diseases, The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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