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Machado PT, Lecoultre C, Courbon C. Cross-sectional and Correlational Examination of Patients' Preoperative Anxiety, Information Need, and Health Literacy in a Presurgical Consultation. J Perianesth Nurs 2024:S1089-9472(24)00039-X. [PMID: 38762807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2024.01.020] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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PURPOSE This study elucidates the preoperative anxiety (PA), information need (IN), and health literacy (HL) levels of an elective preoperative sample in Switzerland and examines the possible associations between PA and the patients' characteristics. By knowing these patient dimensions, which can influence perioperative outcomes, one can tailor individualized nursing interventions to improve patients' surgical experience. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional and correlational study. METHODS The sample consisted of 88 patients who underwent a preoperative consultation at a Swiss tertiary hosptial. Patients' PA and IN were assessed using the Anxiety Preoperative and Information Scale, and their HL was measured using the Functional, Communicative, and Critical Health Literacy Scale. Data on other patient characteristics were collected from the patients, physicians, and electronic patient records. Association tests, as well as univariate regressions, were performed on PA, IN, HL, and patient characteristics. FINDINGS Among participants, 40.91%, 78.41%, and 59% reported having PA, IN, and low HL, respectively. Finally, PA was associated with IN, HL, solitary living, and the American Society of Anesthesiology score. CONCLUSIONS A high proportion of patients scheduled for presurgical consultation were found to be anxious. They presented high IN and low HL. An examination of patients' PA-associated characteristics can help improve their surgical experience. More studies should examine PA-associated characteristics.
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- Department of Surgery and Vascular Cardiology Services, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery and Vascular Cardiology Services, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Smith B, Smith BP, Hollis RH, Jones BA, Shao C, Katta M, Wood L, Bateman LB, Oates GR, Chu DI. Development of a comprehensive survey to assess key socioecological determinants of health. Surgery 2024; 175:991-999. [PMID: 38158309 PMCID: PMC10947950 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.11.011] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although disparities in surgical outcomes are well-documented, our understanding of how socioecological factors drive these disparities remains limited. Comprehensive and efficient assessment tools are needed. This study's objective was to develop and assess the acceptability and feasibility of a comprehensive tool evaluating socioecological determinants of health in patients requiring colorectal surgery. METHODS In the first phase, a comprehensive socioecological determinant of health assessment tool was developed. A review of validated socioecological health evaluation instruments was conducted, and a 2-step modified Delphi method addressed the length, clarity, appropriateness, and redundancy of each instrument. A comprehensive tool was then finalized. In the second phase, the tool was tested for acceptability and feasibility in adult patients requiring colorectal surgery using a theory-guided framework at 3 Alabama hospitals. Relationships between survey responses and measures of acceptability and feasibility were evaluated using results from initial pilot tests of the survey. RESULTS In Phase 1, a modified Delphi process led to the development of a comprehensive tool that included 31 socioecological determinants of health (88 questions). Results of acceptability and feasibility were globally positive (>65%) for all domains. Overall, 83% of participants agreed that others would have no trouble completing the survey, 90.4% of respondents reported the survey was not burdensome, 97.6% of patients reported having enough time to complete the survey, and 80.9% agreed the survey was well-integrated into their appointment. CONCLUSION An 88-item assessment tool measuring 31 socioecological determinants of health was developed with high acceptability and feasibility for patients who required colorectal surgery. This work aids in the development of research needed to understand and address surgical disparities.
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- Baker Smith
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Preventive Medicine and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pediatrics, Birmingham, AL
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Birmingham, AL.
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Smith BP, Girling I, Hollis RH, Rubyan M, Shao C, Jones B, Abbas A, Herbey I, Oates GR, Pisu M, Chu DI. A socioecological qualitative analysis of barriers to care in colorectal surgery. Surgery 2023; 174:36-45. [PMID: 37088570 PMCID: PMC10272108 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.03.009] [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: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although specific social determinants of health have been associated with disparities in surgical outcomes, there exists a gap in knowledge regarding the mechanisms of these associations. Gaining perspectives from multiple socioecological levels can help elucidate these mechanisms. Our study aims to identify social determinants of health that act as barriers or facilitators to surgical care among colorectal surgery stakeholders. METHODS We recruited participants representing 5 socioecological levels: patients (individual); caregivers/surgeons (interpersonal); and leaders in hospitals (organizational), communities (community), and government (policy). Patients participated in focus groups, and the remaining participants underwent individual interviews. Semistructured interview guides were used to explore barriers and facilitators to surgical care at each socioecological level. Transcripts were analyzed by 3 coders in an inductive thematic approach with content analyses. The intercoder agreement was 93%. RESULTS Six patient focus groups (total n = 18) and 12 key stakeholder interviews were conducted. The mean age of patients was 54.7 years, 66% were Black, and 61% were female. The most common diseases were colorectal cancer (28%), inflammatory bowel disease (28%), and diverticulitis (22%). Key social determinants of health impacting surgical care emerged at each level: individual (clear communication, mental stress), interpersonal (provider communication and trust, COVID-related visitation restrictions), organizational (multiple forms of contact, quality educational materials, scheduling systems, discrimination), community (community and family support and transportation), and policy (charity care, patient advocacy organizations, insurance coverage). CONCLUSION Key social determinants of health-impacting care among colorectal surgery patients emerged at each socioecological level and may provide targets for interventions to reduce surgical disparities.
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- Burkely P Smith
- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, AL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL.
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Alimena S, Fallah P, Stephenson B, Feltmate C, Feldman S, Elias KM. Comparison of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) metrics by race among gynecologic oncology patients: Ensuring equitable outcomes. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 171:31-38. [PMID: 36804619 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Race and ethnicity are not routinely audited in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. Given known racial disparities in outcomes in gynecologic oncology, the purpose of this study was to compare differences in ERAS implementation and outcomes by race. METHODS A cohort study was performed among gynecologic oncology patients enrolled in an ERAS pathway at one academic institution from March 2017 to December 2021. Compliance with ERAS metrics, postoperative complications, 30-day survival, reoperations, intensive care unit (ICU) transfers, and readmissions within 30 days were compared by race. RESULTS Of 1083 patients (17.0% non-white), non-white women were younger (54.2 years ±13.1 vs. 60.7 years ±13.6, p < 0.001) and proportionally fewer spoke English (75.0% vs. 97.8%, p < 0.001). Fewer non-white women received preadmission ERAS education (73.4% vs. 79.9%, p = 0.05). There were no differences in ERAS implementation by race, including similar rates of preoperative nutritional assessment, carbohydrate loading, antibiotic and thrombosis prophylaxis, and unplanned surgeries by race. There were no differences in complications, reoperations, ICU transfers, or readmissions by race on univariate and multivariate analysis. Four non-white (2.2%) and two white women (0.2%, p = 0.009) died within 30 days of surgery. CONCLUSIONS Fewer non-white women received preadmission education, possibly due to language barriers. ERAS compliance, postoperative complications, readmissions, reoperations, and ICU transfers did not differ by race. There were two additional deaths within 30 days postoperatively among non-white women compared to white women - which is difficult to interpret given the rarity of perioperative mortality - but appeared unlikely to be related to differences in ERAS protocol implementation. ERAS programs should ensure educational materials are translated into various languages and audit metrics by race to ensure equitable outcomes.
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- Stephanie Alimena
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston, MA, USA; Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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Wang D, Hu Y, Liu K, Liu Z, Chen X, Cao L, Zhang W, Li K, Hu J. Issues in patients' experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) : a systematic review of qualitative evidence. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e068910. [PMID: 36810180 PMCID: PMC9945048 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore patients' experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and to identify issues in the implementation of ERAS from the patient's perspective. DESIGN The systematic review and qualitative analysis were based on the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology for conducting synthesis. DATA SOURCES Relevant studies published in four databases, that is, Web of Science, PubMed, Ovid Embase and the Cochrane Library, were systematically searched, and some studies were supplemented by key authors and reference lists. STUDY SELECTION Thirty-one studies were identified, involving 1069 surgical patients enrolled in the ERAS programme. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were formulated based on the Population, Interest of phenomena, Context, Study design criteria recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute to determine the scope of article retrieval. The inclusion criteria were as follows: ERAS patients' experiences; qualitative data; English language and published from January 1990 to August 2021. DATA EXTRACTION Data were extracted from relevant studies using the standardised data extraction tool from Joanna Briggs Institute Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument for qualitative research. DATA SYNTHESIS The themes in the structure dimension are as follows: (1) patients cared about the timeliness of healthcare professionals' help; (2) patients cared about the professionalism of family care; and (3) patients misunderstood and worried about the safety of ERAS. The themes in the process dimension are as follows: (1) patients needed adequate and accurate information from healthcare professionals; (2) patients needed to communicate adequately with healthcare professionals; (3) patients hoped to develop a personalised treatment plan and (4) patients required ongoing follow-up services. The theme in the outcome dimension is as follows: patients wanted to effectively improve severe postoperative symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Evaluating ERAS from the patient's perspective can reveal the omissions and deficiencies of healthcare professionals in clinical care so that problems in patients' recovery process can be solved in a timely manner, reducing potential barriers to the implementation of ERAS. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021278631.
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- Dan Wang
- Post-doctoral Mobile Research Station of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- School of Nursing, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Booth A, Ford W, Brennan E, Magwood G, Forster E, Curran T. Towards Equitable Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review of Disparities in Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2022; 28:1405-1419. [PMID: 34553754 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izab237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Existing evidence for disparities in inflammatory bowel disease is fragmented and heterogenous. Underlying mechanisms for differences in outcomes based on race and socioeconomic status remain undefined. We performed a systematic review of the literature to examine disparities in surgery for inflammatory bowel disease in the United States. METHODS Electronic databases were searched from 2000 through June 11, 2021, to identify studies addressing disparities in surgical treatment for adults with inflammatory bowel disease. Eligible English-language publications comparing the use or outcomes of surgery by racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, and/or institutional factors were included. Studies were grouped according to whether outcomes of surgery were reported or surgery itself was the relevant end point (utilization). Quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for observational studies. RESULTS Forty-five studies were included. Twenty-four reported surgical outcomes and 21addressed utilization. Race/ethnicity was considered in 96% of studies, socioeconomic status in 44%, geographic factors in 27%, and hospital/surgeon factors in 22%. Although study populations and end points were heterogeneous, Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to undergo abdominal surgery when hospitalized; they were more likely to have a complication when they did have surgery. Differences based on race were correlated with socioeconomic factors but frequently remained significant after adjustments for insurance and baseline health. CONCLUSIONS Surgical disparities based on sociologic and structural factors reflect unidentified differences in multidisciplinary disease management. A broad, multidimensional approach to disparities research with more granular and diverse data sources is needed to improve health care quality and equity for inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Alexander Booth
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.,Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center, Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, SC, USA
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- College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Colbert Education Center and Library, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Khosla L, Bamberger JN, Uddin N, Vizgan G, Fink LE, Winer AG. Long-Term Complications of Open and Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in an Afro-Caribbean Population. Cureus 2022; 14:e25370. [PMID: 35765390 PMCID: PMC9233595 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background With the Afro-Caribbean population increasing in the United States, their complication profiles following open (ORP) and robot-assisted laparoscopic (RALP) radical prostatectomy warrants investigation. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate differences in long-term complications between ORP and RALP in Afro-Caribbeans. Methods A retrospective review of patients undergoing ORP or RALP between April 2010 and August 2019 at an academic medical center and county hospital was conducted. Patients who identified as Afro-Caribbean with complete data were analyzed. Complications were classified using the Clavien-Dindo system. Age, transrectal ultrasound prostate volume, preoperative prostate-specific antigen, Gleason scores, and long-term complications (persisting to at least 18 months postoperatively) were compared between procedures using the Mann-Whitney U test or Fisher’s exact test for statistical significance. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the odds of complications. Results This study included 53 Afro-Caribbean patients (mean age±SD; 65.9±6.8 years, 30 ORP, and 23 RALP). Patients treated by RALP were younger and had lower Gleason scores. Patients who were treated by RALP had a lower association to having ≥1 complications compared to those treated by ORP (OR=0.28, 95%CI 0.09-0.89, p=0.024). In addition, >60% of complications had a Clavien-Dindo grade≤II for both procedures. RALP resulted in fewer grade II complications compared to ORP (OR=0.25, 95%CI 0.08-0.81, p=0.046). Conclusions Treatment of Afro-Caribbeans with RALP allows for fewer complications, especially Clavien-Dindo Grade II complications. While previous investigations show that Black populations experience more complications when treated with ORP or RALP compared to other groups, their complication profile is likely not homogenous when considering their sub-ethnic background and must be investigated to understand optimal interventions for prostate cancer.
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Timmermans L, Huybrechts I, Decat P, Foulon V, Van Hecke A, Vermandere M, Schoenmakers B. Synchronous online nominal group sessions in times of COVID-19: recommendations for researchers based on a Fishbone analysis. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e34539. [PMID: 35225814 PMCID: PMC8963262 DOI: 10.2196/34539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background In times of COVID-19, we are challenged to experiment with alternative platforms or software to connect people. In particular, the struggle that arose in health research was how to interact with patients and care professionals. The latter is additionally faced with an extreme workload to fight the pandemic crisis. Creative strategies have been developed to continue research among patients and care professionals to improve quality of care. This paper addresses the issue of synchronous, online, nominal group sessions, a common consensus method used for group brainstorming. Objective The purpose of this study was to share our experiences with performing online, nominal group sessions using the video conference software Microsoft Teams. In addition, we aimed to create a practical guide with recommendations for researchers. Methods We critically analyzed the procedures for the online nominal group technique, according to the Fishbone methodology. Results Performing synchronous, online, nominal group sessions is challenging but offers opportunities. Although interaction with and among the attendees complicates the process, the major advantage of online sessions is their accessibility and comfort because of reduced barriers to participation (eg, lower time investment). The role of the moderators is of major importance, and good preparation beforehand is required. Recommendations for future online, nominal research were formulated. Conclusions Online, nominal group sessions seem to be a promising alternative for the real-life commonly used technique. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits must be highlighted. More expertise is needed to further refine the practical guide for using digital software in research and to achieve optimal performance.
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- Lotte Timmermans
- Academic Centre of General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, Kapucijnenvoer 7 -Box 7001, Leuven, BE
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, BE
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- General Practice and Primary Health Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, BE
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- Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, Leuven, BE
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- University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, BE
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- Academic Centre of General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, Kapucijnenvoer 7 -Box 7001, Leuven, BE
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- Academic Centre of General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, Kapucijnenvoer 7 -Box 7001, Leuven, BE
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Marques ICDS, Herbey II, Theiss LM, Shao CC, Fouad MN, Scarinci IC, Chu DI. Understanding the surgical experience for Black and White patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): The importance of health literacy. Am J Surg 2022; 223:303-311. [PMID: 34119329 PMCID: PMC8655316 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Racial/ethnic disparities in outcomes exist for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) undergoing surgery. The underlying mechanism(s) remain unclear and patient perspectives are needed. We therefore aimed to characterize the surgical experience for Black and White IBD patients using qualitative methods. METHODS Patients with IBD who had undergone surgery were recruited to same-race qualitative interviews. Semi-structured interviews explored barriers and facilitators to a positive or negative surgical experience. Transcripts were analyzed with NVivo 12 software. RESULTS Six focus groups were conducted that included 10 Black and 17 White IBD participants. The mean age was 44.8 years (SD 13.2), 52% were male and 65% had Crohn's disease. Four themes emerged that most defined the surgical experience: the impact of the IBD diagnosis, the quality of provided information, disease management and the surgery itself. Within these themes, barriers to a positive surgical experience included inadequate personal knowledge of IBD, ineffective written and verbal communication, lack of a support system and complications after surgery. Both groups reported that information was provided inconsistently which led to unclear expectations of surgical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Black and White patients with IBD have varied surgical experiences but all stressed the importance of accurate, trustworthy and understandable health information. These findings highlight the value of providing health literacy-sensitive care in surgery.
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Preventative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Preventative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.,Corresponding Author: Daniel I. Chu MD MSPH,
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Leu GR, Links AR, Park J, Beach MC, Boss EF. Parental Expression of Emotions and Surgeon Responses During Consultations for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 148:145-154. [PMID: 34882170 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2021.3530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Importance Little is known about emotional communication between parents and surgeons. Understanding the patterns and correlates of emotional communication may foster collaboration during surgical consultations. Objective To describe the emotional expressions by parents when bringing their child for evaluation of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) as well as surgeon responses to these emotional expressions and to evaluate the association between parental demographic characteristics and surgeon response types. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study analyzed the audio-recorded consultations between otolaryngologists and parents of children who underwent their initial otolaryngological examination for obstructive SDB at 1 of 3 outpatient clinical sites in Maryland from April 1, 2016, to May 31, 2017. Data analysis was performed from November 1 to December 31, 2019. Main Outcomes and Measures Emotional expressions by parents and surgeon responses were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded using the Verona Coding Definitions of Emotional Sequences. Results A total of 59 consultations, of which 40 (67.8%) contained at least 1 emotional expression, were included. Participants included 59 parents (53 women [89.8%]; mean [SD] age, 33.4 [6.4] years) and 7 surgeons (4 men [57.1%]; mean [SD] age, 42.8 [7.9] years). Parents made 123 distinct emotional expressions (mean [SD], 3.08 [2.29] expressions per visit), which were often expressed as subtle cues (n = 103 of 123 [83.7%]) vs explicit concerns (n = 20 [16.3%]). Most expressions (n = 98 [79.7%]) were related to medical issues experienced by the child (eg, symptoms and surgical risks). Most surgeon responses provided parents space for elaboration of emotional expressions (n = 86 [69.9%]) and were nonexplicit (n = 55 [44.7%]). Surgeons were less likely to explore the emotions of parents from racial and ethnic minority groups compared with White parents (OR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.18-0.98). Conclusions and Relevance This cross-sectional study found that emotional communication occurs between surgeons and parents of pediatric patients with obstructive SDB. However, surgeon responses varied according to parental race and ethnicity, suggesting the existence of implicit biases in surgeon-patient communication and calling for further research to inform efforts to promote family-centered, culturally competent communication in surgery.
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- Grace R Leu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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An overview of the evidence for enhanced recovery. SEMINARS IN COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scrs.2021.100826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Implementation of virtual focus groups for qualitative data collection in a global pandemic. Am J Surg 2020; 221:918-922. [PMID: 33070983 PMCID: PMC7550163 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Haider S, Wood K, Bui A, Leitman IM. Racial Disparities in Outcomes After Common Abdominal Surgical Procedures-The Impact of Access to a Minimally Invasive Approach. J Surg Res 2020; 257:85-91. [PMID: 32818788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND It is presently considered the standard of care to perform many routine intra-abdominal operations using a minimally invasive approach. The authors recently identified a racial disparity in access to a laparoscopic approach to inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and colectomy. The present study further evaluates this patient cohort to assess the relationship between the race and postoperative complications and test the mediating effect of the selected surgical approach. METHODS After institutional review board approval, patients in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database who underwent inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, or colectomy in 2016 were identified. Patient demographics, including the self-reported race and ethnicity, as well as clinical, operative, and postoperative variables were recorded. After the exclusion of cases associated with diagnoses of cancer, a 4:1 propensity score matching algorithm generated a clinically balanced cohort of patients of white and black self-reported race. The mediating effect of an open approach to surgery on the relationship between black self-reported race and postoperative complications was evaluated via a series of regressions. RESULTS There were 41,340 unilateral inguinal hernia repairs, 3182 bilateral inguinal hernia repairs, 60,444 cholecystectomies, 50,523 appendectomies, and 58,012 colectomies included in the database in 2017. Exclusion of cases associated with cancer and subsequent propensity score matching returned 17,540 unilateral hernia repairs, 890 bilateral hernia repairs, 23,865 cholecystectomies, 11,660 appendectomies, and 12,320 colectomies. On mediation analysis, any complication, severe complication, and death were significant when regressed on black self-reported race (any: odds ratio [OR] = 1.210, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.132-1.291, P < 0.001; severe: OR = 1.352, 95% CI = 1.245-1.466, P < 0.001; death: OR = 1.358, 95% CI = 1.000-1.818, P = 0.044), and open surgery was a significant mediator in the incidence of any complication and severe complication (any: OR = 1.180, 95% CI = 1.105-1.260, P < 0.001 and severe: OR = 1.307, 95% CI = 1.203-1.418, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These findings underscore the importance of access to a minimally invasive approach to surgery. However, other factors may contribute to racial disparities in postoperative complications after common abdominal operations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Syed Haider
- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
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Theiss LM, Chu DI. Invited commentary on "Delving deeper into disparity: The impact of health literacy on the surgical care of breast cancer patients". Am J Surg 2020; 220:804-805. [PMID: 32563518 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Lauren M Theiss
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720, 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720, 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
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