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Tsai Do BS, Bush ML, Weinreich HM, Schwartz SR, Anne S, Adunka OF, Bender K, Bold KM, Brenner MJ, Hashmi AZ, Kim AH, Keenan TA, Moore DJ, Nieman CL, Palmer CV, Ross EJ, Steenerson KK, Zhan KY, Reyes J, Dhepyasuwan N. Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss Executive Summary. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 170:1209-1227. [PMID: 38682789 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a prevalent but often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition among individuals aged 50 and above. It is associated with various sociodemographic factors and health risks including dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease, and falls. While the causes of ARHL and its downstream effects are well defined, there is a lack of priority placed by clinicians as well as guidance regarding the identification, education, and management of this condition. PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations regarding the identification and management of ARHL. These opportunities are communicated through clear actionable statements with an explanation of the support in the literature, the evaluation of the quality of the evidence, and recommendations on implementation. The target patients for the guideline are any individuals aged 50 years and older. The target audience is all clinicians in all care settings. This guideline is intended to focus on evidence-based quality improvement opportunities judged most important by the Guideline Development Group (GDG). It is not intended to be a comprehensive, general guide regarding the management of ARHL. The statements in this guideline are not intended to limit or restrict care provided by clinicians based on their experience and assessment of individual patients. ACTION STATEMENTS The GDG made strong recommendations for the following key action statements (KASs): (KAS 4) If screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians should obtain or refer to a clinician who can obtain an audiogram. (KAS 8) Clinicians should offer, or refer to a clinician who can offer, appropriately fit amplification to patients with ARHL. (KAS 9) Clinicians should refer patients for an evaluation of cochlear implantation candidacy when patients have appropriately fit amplification and persistent hearing difficulty with poor speech understanding. The GDG made recommendations for the following KASs: (KAS 1) Clinicians should screen patients aged 50 years and older for hearing loss at the time of a health care encounter. (KAS 2) If screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians should examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane with otoscopy or refer to a clinician who can examine the ears for cerumen impaction, infection, or other abnormalities. (KAS 3) If screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians should identify sociodemographic factors and patient preferences that influence access to and utilization of hearing health care. (KAS 5) Clinicians should evaluate and treat or refer to a clinician who can evaluate and treat patients with significant asymmetric hearing loss, conductive or mixed hearing loss, or poor word recognition on diagnostic testing. (KAS 6) Clinicians should educate and counsel patients with hearing loss and their family/care partner(s) about the impact of hearing loss on their communication, safety, function, cognition, and quality of life. (KAS 7) Clinicians should counsel patients with hearing loss on communication strategies and assistive listening devices. (KAS 10) For patients with hearing loss, clinicians should assess if communication goals have been met and if there has been improvement in hearing-related quality of life at a subsequent health care encounter or within 1 year. The GDG offered the following KAS as an option: (KAS 11) Clinicians should assess hearing at least every 3 years in patients with known hearing loss or with reported concern for changes in hearing.
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- University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Mississippi Public Health Association, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Tsai Do BS, Bush ML, Weinreich HM, Schwartz SR, Anne S, Adunka OF, Bender K, Bold KM, Brenner MJ, Hashmi AZ, Keenan TA, Kim AH, Moore DJ, Nieman CL, Palmer CV, Ross EJ, Steenerson KK, Zhan KY, Reyes J, Dhepyasuwan N. Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 170 Suppl 2:S1-S54. [PMID: 38687845 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a prevalent but often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition among individuals aged 50 and above. It is associated with various sociodemographic factors and health risks including dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease, and falls. While the causes of ARHL and its downstream effects are well defined, there is a lack of priority placed by clinicians as well as guidance regarding the identification, education, and management of this condition. PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations regarding the identification and management of ARHL. These opportunities are communicated through clear actionable statements with explanation of the support in the literature, evaluation of the quality of the evidence, and recommendations on implementation. The target patients for the guideline are any individuals aged 50 years and older. The target audience is all clinicians in all care settings. This guideline is intended to focus on evidence-based quality improvement opportunities judged most important by the guideline development group (GDG). It is not intended to be a comprehensive, general guide regarding the management of ARHL. The statements in this guideline are not intended to limit or restrict care provided by clinicians based on their experience and assessment of individual patients. ACTION STATEMENTS The GDG made strong recommendations for the following key action statements (KASs): (KAS 4) If screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians should obtain or refer to a clinician who can obtain an audiogram. (KAS 8) Clinicians should offer, or refer to a clinician who can offer, appropriately fit amplification to patients with ARHL. (KAS 9) Clinicians should refer patients for an evaluation of cochlear implantation candidacy when patients have appropriately fit amplification and persistent hearing difficulty with poor speech understanding. The GDG made recommendations for the following KASs: (KAS 1) Clinicians should screen patients aged 50 years and older for hearing loss at the time of a health care encounter. (KAS 2) If screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians should examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane with otoscopy or refer to a clinician who can examine the ears for cerumen impaction, infection, or other abnormalities. (KAS 3) If screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians should identify sociodemographic factors and patient preferences that influence access to and utilization of hearing health care. (KAS 5) Clinicians should evaluate and treat or refer to a clinician who can evaluate and treat patients with significant asymmetric hearing loss, conductive or mixed hearing loss, or poor word recognition on diagnostic testing. (KAS 6) Clinicians should educate and counsel patients with hearing loss and their family/care partner(s) about the impact of hearing loss on their communication, safety, function, cognition, and quality of life (QOL). (KAS 7) Clinicians should counsel patients with hearing loss on communication strategies and assistive listening devices. (KAS 10) For patients with hearing loss, clinicians should assess if communication goals have been met and if there has been improvement in hearing-related QOL at a subsequent health care encounter or within 1 year. The GDG offered the following KAS as an option: (KAS 11) Clinicians should assess hearing at least every 3 years in patients with known hearing loss or with reported concern for changes in hearing.
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- University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Mississippi Public Health Association, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Drake VE, Smith C, Watkins MO, Rudy SF, Joseph AW, Stucken CL, Brenner MJ, Kim JC, Moyer JS. Outcomes of Autologous Versus Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Graft in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024. [PMID: 38502836 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2023.0334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Background: Autologous costal cartilage (ACC) and irradiated homologous costal cartilage (IHCC) are commonly used in septorhinoplasty when there is insufficient septal cartilage for grafting. Objective: To assess the surgical outcomes of patients who underwent septorhinoplasty with either ACC or IHCC as measured by rates of infection, resorption, warping, and revision rate. Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent rhinoplasty with ACC or IHCC at a single academic institution was performed. Demographic data, surgical details, antibiotic use, and outcomes, including surgical duration, infection, resorption, warping, and revision rate, were analyzed using Fisher's exact test, chi-squared test, and logistic regression. Results: One hundred forty-three patients were identified. The median age was 48 years (interquartile range: 35-57.5) and 62.2% (n = 89) were female, 61 patients (42.7%) underwent ACC, and 82 (57.3%) IHCC. Revision rate in both groups was similar (ACC = 14.8%, IHCC = 14.6%; p = 0.98). There was no difference in infection rate (ACC = 4.9%, IHCC = 3.7%; p = 0.71). Postoperative deformity and nasal obstruction were the most common indications for revision surgery. Surgical time was shorter with IHCC (p < 0.01). Mean follow-up time was 26.5 months (±25) for ACC, and 16 months (±12) for IHCC. Conclusions: ACC and IHCC are similar in terms of effectiveness and safety in septorhinoplasty.
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- Virginia E Drake
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, USA
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D'Ascanio L, Gostoli E, Ricci G, De Luca P, Latini G, Brenner MJ, Di Stadio A. Modified Valente Technique for Cauliflower Ear: Outcomes in Children at Two-Year Follow-Up : New Surgical Technique for Cauliflower Ear. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024:10.1007/s00266-024-03914-5. [PMID: 38499875 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-03914-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cauliflower ear deformity, a common sequela of auricular trauma, presents an esthetic and reconstructive challenge. Existing surgical techniques have limitations, including complexity, donor site morbidity, and variable long-term outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this case series, we present a novel and minimally invasive surgical approach for the correction of cauliflower ear deformity that adapts the Valente otoplasty technique; it combines cartilage debulking with helical rim release and Mustardé mattress stitches to restore ear contour and reduce the risk of recurrence. The procedural steps include bielliptic post-auricular skin and soft tissue incision, release of the cartilaginous spring, removal of excess fibrocartilaginous tissue, cartilage reshaping with suture to restore contour, and tissue redistribution to promote adherence of skin to the cartilage framework. RESULTS Outcomes were evaluated in 7 patients (9 ears) with cauliflower ear deformity, assessing surgical duration, complications, patient satisfaction, and esthetic outcomes at two years after surgery. The mean surgical duration per patient was 52 ± 17 minutes, including 2 bilateral procedures. Follow-up at 24 months showed favorable esthetic outcome in all patients with sustained improvements in auricular contour and symmetry with neither loss of the shape nor recurrence of deformity. Patients reported high satisfaction and improved quality of life, with mean Glasgow Children Benefit Questionnaire scores of 99.3 ± 6.3. CONCLUSIONS This technique thus demonstrated lasting correction of cauliflower ear with favorable cosmetic outcomes, low risk of complications, and high patient satisfaction. Further investigations and longer-term follow-up are warranted to validate the technique's durability and expand its application to older and more diverse patient populations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Luca D'Ascanio
- Department of Otolaryngology, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Pesaro-Fano, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- 3Department of Otolaryngology, Isola Tiberina Hospital - Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Pesaro-Fano, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Cantone E, D'Ascanio L, De Luca P, Roccamatisi D, La La Mantia I, Brenner MJ, Di Stadio A. Persistent COVID-19 parosmia and olfactory loss post olfactory training: randomized clinical trial comparing central and peripheral-acting therapeutics. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08548-6. [PMID: 38492007 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08548-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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PURPOSE Although COVID-19 anosmia is often transient, patients with persistent olfactory dysfunction (pOD) can experience refractory parosmia and diminished smell. This study evaluated four putative therapies for parosmia in patients with chronic COVID-19 olfactory impairment. METHODS After screening nasal endoscopy, 85 patients (49 female, 58%) with pOD and treatment-refractory parosmia were randomized to: (1) ultramicronized palmitoylethanolamide and luteolin + olfactory training (OT) (umPEALUT group, n = 17), (2) alpha-lipoic acid + OT (ALA group, n = 21), (3) umPEALUT + ALA + OT (combination group, n = 28), or 4) olfactory training (OT) alone (control group, n = 23). Olfactory function was assessed at baseline (T0) and 6 months (T1) using a parosmia questionnaire and Sniffin' Sticks test of odor threshold, detection, and identification (TDI). Analyses included one-way ANOVA for numeric data and Chi-Square analyses for nominal data on parosmia. RESULTS The umPEALUT group had the largest improvement in TDI scores (21.8 ± 9.4 to 29.7 ± 7.5) followed by the combination group (19.6 ± 6.29 to 27.5 ± 2.7), both p < 0.01. The control and ALA groups had no significant change. Patients in the combination and umPEALUT groups had significantly improved TDI scores compared to ALA and control groups (p < 0.001). Rates of parosmia resolution after 6 months were reported at 96% for combination, 65% for control, 53% for umPEALUT and 29% for ALA (p < 0.001). All treatment regimens were well-tolerated. CONCLUSIONS umPEALUT and OT, with or without ALA, was associated with improvement in TDI scores and parosmia, whereas OT alone or OT with ALA were associated with little benefit.
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- Elena Cantone
- Department of Otolaryngology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord, Fano, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- GF Ingrassia Department, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
- IRCCS Santa Lucia, Rome, Italy.
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Searl J, Genoa K, Fritz A, Kearney A, Pandian V, Brenner MJ, Doyle P. Perceptions and practices of people with a total laryngectomy during COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods analysis. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104126. [PMID: 38039911 PMCID: PMC10939873 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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PURPOSE People with a total laryngectomy (PTL) confront safety threats related to altered airway anatomy and risk of adverse events is amplified during healthcare crises, as exemplified by COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding these challenges, how they are navigated by PTL, and what resources can be deployed to alleviate risk can improve interprofessional care by speech-language pathologists (SLPs), otolaryngologists, and other professionals. MATERIALS AND METHODS An online survey was disseminated to PTL in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, querying participants about safety concerns and sources of information accessed to address care. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square were used to analyze information sources consumed by tracheoesophageal, esophageal, and electrolaryngeal speakers. Content analysis was completed to identify themes and quantify responses by subtheme. RESULTS Among 173 respondent PTL, tracheoesophageal speakers preferentially sought otolaryngologist input, whereas esophageal and electrolaryngeal speakers more often chose SLPs (p < .01). Overall, tracheoesophageal speakers had more SLP or otolaryngologist contact. Many PTL reported stringent handwashing, neck cleaning, and hygienic risk mitigation strategies. Six themes emerged in content analysis involving risk of infection/transmission, heightened vigilance, changes to alaryngeal communication, modified tracheostoma coverage, diagnostic testing, and risk from comorbid conditions. Limited provider contact suggested pandemic barriers to healthcare access. CONCLUSIONS PTL have a range of laryngectomy-specific needs and concerns, and type of alaryngeal communication was associated with source of information sought. Collaborations among healthcare professionals need to be optimized to improve patient navigation and overall access to specialized care.
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- Jeff Searl
- Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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- Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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- Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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- Division of Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.; Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, USA.
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- Division of Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Foran PL, Benjamin WJ, Sperry ED, Best SR, Boisen SE, Bosworth B, Brodsky MB, Shaye D, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Tracheostomy-related durable medical equipment: Insurance coverage, gaps, and barriers. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104179. [PMID: 38118384 PMCID: PMC10939813 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Tracheostomy care is supply- and resource-intensive, and airway-related adverse events in community settings have high rates of readmission and mortality. Devices are often implicated in harm, but little is known about insurance coverage, gaps, and barriers to obtaining tracheostomy-related medically necessary durable medical equipment. We aimed to identify barriers patients may encounter in procuring tracheostomy-related durable medical equipment through insurance plan coverage. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tracheostomy-related durable medical equipment provisions were evaluated across insurers, extracting data via structured telephone interviews and web-based searches. Each insurance company was contacted four times and queried iteratively regarding the range of coverage and co-pay policies. Outcome measures include call duration, consistency of explanation of benefits, and the number of transfers and disconnects. We also identified six qualitative themes from patient interviews. RESULTS Tracheostomy-related durable medical equipment coverage was offered in some form by 98.1 % (53/54) of plans across 11 insurers studied. Co-pays or deductibles were required in 42.6 % (23/54). There was significant variability in out-of-pocket expenditures. Fixed co-pays ranged from $0-30, and floating co-pays ranged from 0 to 40 %. During phone interviews, mean call duration was 19 ± 10 min, with an average of 2 ± 1 transfers between agents. Repeated calls revealed high information variability (mean score 2.4 ± 1.5). Insurance sites proved challenging to navigate, scoring poorly on usability, literacy, and information quality. CONCLUSIONS Several factors may limit access to potentially life-saving durable medical equipment for patients with tracheostomy. Barriers include out-of-pocket expenditures, lack of transparency on coverage, and low-quality information. Further research is necessary to evaluate patient outcomes.
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- Palmer L Foran
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Eye and Ear, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, United States; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States; Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, United States; Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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Lee LN, Brenner MJ. Commentary on: "Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Paralysis Secondary to Parotid Malignancy: A Retrospective Case Series" by Valencia-Sanchez et al: Watch and Wait or Immediately Reanimate? Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024; 26:109-110. [PMID: 37428611 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2023.0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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- Linda N Lee
- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Xu T, Xu M, Xu Y, Cai X, Brenner MJ, Twigg J, Fei Z, Chen C. Developing and validating the model of tumor-infiltrating immune cell to predict survival in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Transl Cancer Res 2024; 13:394-412. [PMID: 38410204 PMCID: PMC10894341 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-23-2345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Background Radiotherapy (RT) is a mainstay of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treatment. Due to the influence of RT on tumor cells and immune/stromal cells in microenvironment, some studies suggest that immunologic landscape could shape treatment response. To better predict the survival based on genomic data, we developed a prognostic model using tumor-infiltrating immune cell (TIIC) signature to predict survival in patients undergoing RT for HNSCC. Methods Gene expression data and clinical information were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases. Data from HNSCC patients undergoing RT were extracted for analysis. TIICs prevalence in HNSCC patients was quantified by gene set variation analysis (GSVA) algorithm. TIICs and post-RT survival were analyzed using univariate Cox regression analysis and used to construct and validate a tumor-infiltrating cells score (TICS). Results Five of 26 immune cells were significantly associated with HNSCC prognosis in the training cohort (all P<0.05). Kaplan-Meier (KM) survival curves showed that patients in the high TICS group had better survival outcomes (log-rank test, P<0.05). Univariate analyses demonstrated that the TICS had independent prognostic predictive ability for RT outcomes (P<0.05). Patients with high TICS scores showed significantly higher expression of immune-related genes. Functional pathway analyses further showed that the TICS was significantly related to immune-related biological process. Stratified analyses supported integrating TICS and tumor mutation burden (TMB) into individualized treatment planning, as an adjunct to classification by clinical stage and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Conclusions The TICS model supports a personalized medicine approach to RT for HNSCC. Increased prevalence of TIIC within the tumor microenvironment (TME) confers a better prognosis for patients undergoing treatment for HNSCC.
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- Ting Xu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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Sunkara PR, Waitzman J, Lenze NR, Brenner MJ, Cramer JD. Association of Medicaid Privatization With Patient Cancer Outcomes. JCO Oncol Pract 2024:OP2300297. [PMID: 38295328 DOI: 10.1200/op.23.00297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Increasingly, states outsource administration of Medicaid insurance to privately administered Medicaid managed care organizations. However, on January 1, 2012, Connecticut transitioned from a privately to publicly administered Medicaid system. New Jersey retained a private model. METHODS Our objective was to assess rates of early-stage cancer diagnosis and cancer survival in two states with similar sociodemographic characteristics but differing exposures to Medicaid privatization. Using data from the SEER Program between 2007 and 2016, Connecticut and New Jersey Medicaid patients with 10 common solid cancers including breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, kidney, bladder, cervix, uterus, head and neck cancer, and melanoma were included. A difference-in-differences analysis of stage of cancer presentation and cancer survival in Connecticut (intervention) was compared with New Jersey (control). RESULTS Among 29,328 patients (14,424 patients from Connecticut and 14,904 patients from New Jersey) parallel trends were verified in early cancer diagnosis and survival for both states under privately administered Medicaid (pre-exposure). Connecticut's transition from privately to publicly administered Medicaid was associated with an adjusted 4.0% increase in overall early-stage cancer diagnosis (95% CI, +1.7% to +6.2%) and a 4.7% increase in early-stage cancer diagnosis for cancers with US Preventive Services Taskforce A/B recommendations for cancer screening (95% CI, 1.6% to 7.8%). Public administration of Medicaid was also associated with improved overall survival after cancer diagnosis (hazard ratio, 0.92 [95% CI, 0.85 to 0.99]). No changes were observed in New Jersey. CONCLUSION Transition from private to public administration of Medicaid in Connecticut was associated with earlier-stage cancer diagnosis and improved cancer survival.
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- Pranit R Sunkara
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
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Brenner MJ, Morrison M, Pandian V. Survivorship in ICU patients undergoing tracheostomy for respiratory failure: from triggers to interprofessional team-based care. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001335. [PMID: 38274025 PMCID: PMC10806454 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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- Michael J Brenner
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Allgood S, Peters J, Benson A, Maragos C, McIltrot K, Slater T, Akst L, Best SR, Galiatsatos P, Brodsky MB, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Acquired laryngeal and subglottic stenosis following COVID-19-Preparing for the coming deluge. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:6-10. [PMID: 34369020 PMCID: PMC8446981 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Sarah Allgood
- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Physical and RehabilitationDivision of Critical Care and Pulmonary and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research GroupJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Global Tracheostomy CollaborativeRaleighNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research GroupJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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Benjamin WJ, Lenze NR, Mihalic AP, Brenner MJ, Bohm LA, Thorne MC, Kupfer RA. Does Geographic Region of Away Rotations Predict Otolaryngology Match Outcomes? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 170:92-98. [PMID: 37573483 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether the geographic region where medical students complete an away rotation predicts the same site, region-specific, or overall interview offers and match success in otolaryngology. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING US medical schools. METHODS We queried the Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency database to analyze outcomes of otolaryngology applicants during the 2018 to 2020 and 2022 match cycles. Outcomes included a number of interviews offered, geographic location of interviews, and match results, including region-specific and overall match success rate. RESULTS Of 455 otolaryngology applicants, 402 (90.3%) completed an away rotation. Among these, 368 (91.8%) were offered an interview and 124 (30.9%) matched to the program where they completed an away rotation. Applicants who completed away rotations outside their home region received more interview offers from that region than those who did not (Northeast: 4.2 vs 2.9; South: 4.3 vs 3.0; Central: 4.8 vs 3.0; West: 3.8 vs 1.6, P < .01 for all). Completing a remote away rotation increased the odds of receiving an interview from and matching within that region. After excluding programs where an away rotation was completed, a remote away rotation increased the odds of receiving an interview in the central and western regions (Central: odds ratio [OR]: 1.2 [1.1, 1.5]); West OR: 1.9 [1.7, 2.2]; and the odds of matching in the western region (OR: 2.9 [1.2, 7.4], all P < .01). CONCLUSION Away rotations are associated with increased odds of interviewing and matching at that away program, with possible associations across the region, most evident for the West coast.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Smith JD, Brenner MJ, Chinn SB. Liquid Biopsies for Head and Neck Cancers-Any Hope for Human Papillomavirus-Negative Disease? JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 150:83-84. [PMID: 37971754 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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- Joshua D Smith
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
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Ahmed AM, Macapili E, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Accelerating Detection and Intervention for Sepsis in Skilled Nursing Facilities Using a Sepsis Pathway. J Nurs Care Qual 2024; 39:67-75. [PMID: 37350588 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early detection of sepsis decreases mortality in hospitals, but recognition of sepsis is often delayed in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). LOCAL PROBLEM A local SNF in the northeastern United States sought to use a standardized sepsis pathway to prevent hospital readmissions due to sepsis. METHODS A pre-/postimplementation design was used for this project. Outcome measures included sepsis detection and treatment, length of stay in the SNF, sepsis-related hospital transfer rate, mortality rate, and predictors of clinical outcomes. INTERVENTIONS A SNF sepsis pathway was developed based on current sepsis detection tools. The pathway incorporated a sepsis screening tool and a sepsis bundle. Implementation of the pathway involved education of nurses and certified nursing assistants on the pathway. RESULTS A total of 178 patients were included in data analysis (81 preimplementation and 97 implementation). Sepsis recognition increased from 56% to 86% ( P < .001), and sepsis-related hospital transfers decreased from 68% to 44% ( P = .07). Laboratory testing for lactate, white blood cell count, and blood cultures increased, and sepsis intervention rates significantly improved ( P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Implementing a modified SNF sepsis pathway accelerated identification of sepsis and improved clinical outcomes.
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- Asma M Ahmed
- COVID Operations, United Health Care, Valencia, California (Dr Ahmed); Santa Clarita Nursing Facility, Newhall, California (Ms Macapili); Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, and Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina (Dr Brenner); and Department of Nursing Faculty, and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Pandian)
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Wu FM, Gorelik D, Brenner MJ, Takashima M, Goyal A, Kita AE, Rose AS, Hong RS, Abuzeid WM, Maria PS, Al-Sayed AA, Dunham ME, Kadkade P, Schaffer SR, Johnson AW, Eshraghi AA, Samargandy S, Morrison RJ, Weissbrod PA, Mitchell MB, Rabbani CC, Futran N, Ahmed OG. New Medical Device and Therapeutic Approvals in Otolaryngology: State of the Art Review of 2022. OTO Open 2024; 8:e105. [PMID: 38259521 PMCID: PMC10802084 DOI: 10.1002/oto2.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Objective To review new drugs and devices relevant to otolaryngology approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022. Data Sources Publicly available FDA data on drugs and devices approved in 2022. Review Methods A preliminary screen was conducted to identify drugs and devices relevant to otolaryngology. A secondary screen by members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery's (AAO-HNS) Medical Devices and Drugs Committee differentiated between minor updates and new approvals. The final list of drugs and devices was sent to members of each subspecialty for review and analysis. Conclusion A total of 1251 devices and 37 drugs were identified on preliminary screening. Of these, 329 devices and 5 drugs were sent to subspecialists for further review, from which 37 devices and 2 novel drugs were selected for further analysis. The newly approved devices spanned all subspecialties within otolaryngology. Many of the newly approved devices aimed to enhance patient experience, including over-the-counter hearing aids, sleep monitoring devices, and refined CPAP devices. Other advances aimed to improve surgical access, convenience, or comfort in the operating room and clinic. Implications for Practice Many new devices and drugs are approved each year to improve patient care and care delivery. By staying up to date with these advances, otolaryngologists can leverage new innovations to improve the safety and quality of care. Given the recent approval of these devices, further studies are needed to assess long-term impact within the field of otolaryngology.
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- Franklin M Wu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Houston Methodist Hospital Houston USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Houston Methodist Hospital Houston USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Houston Methodist Hospital Houston USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur Jodhpur USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Los Angeles USA
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- University of North Carolina School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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- Michigan Ear Institute Farmington Hills USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Wayne State University Detroit USA
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- University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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- Stanford University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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- King Saud University Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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- Columbia University-Harlem Hospital Department of Surgery
- Department of Surgery NYU Long Island School of Medicine New York City USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Hospital University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Park Nicollet Specialty Care Bloomington USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Arizona Tucson USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of California San Diego La Jolla USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Harvard Medical School/Mass Eye and Ear Boston USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland USA
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- University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Houston Methodist Hospital Houston USA
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Dorça A, Vergara J, Skoretz SA, Brenner MJ, Diniz DS, Zeredo JL, Sarmet M. Respiratory support effect on pharyngeal area in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A fluoroscopic comparison of NIV, helmet/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula. Respir Med Case Rep 2023; 46:101958. [PMID: 38187117 PMCID: PMC10770539 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2023.101958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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The global use of noninvasive respiratory support provided by different supportive ventilation delivery methods (SVDMs) has increased, but the impact of these devices on the upper airway structures of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is not known. We aimed to compare the pharyngeal cross-sectional area during spontaneous breathing with four different SVDMs: intranasal masks, oronasal masks, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and helmet in patients with ALS. We compared measures of the pharyngeal area during spontaneous breathing and SVDM use. The greatest increase was observed with intranasal mask use, followed by HFNC, oronasal mask, and helmet respectively. In conclusion, upper airway opening in patients with ALS is enhanced by positive pressure with intranasal masks and HFNC, showing promise for increasing pharyngeal patency. Future studies should explore its applicability and effectiveness in maintaining long-term pharyngeal patency, especially in this population with bulbar weakness.
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- Alessandra Dorça
- Department of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Graduate Department of Health Science and Technology, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Graduate Department of Health Science and Technology, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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Schiff E, Propst EJ, Balakrishnan K, Johnson K, Lounsbury DW, Brenner MJ, Tawfik MM, Yang CJ. Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:3588-3601. [PMID: 37114735 PMCID: PMC10710770 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To achieve consensus on critical steps and create an assessment tool for actual and simulated pediatric tracheostomy emergencies that incorporates human and systems factors along with tracheostomy-specific steps. METHODS A modified Delphi method was used. Using REDCap software, an instrument comprising 29 potential items was circulated to 171 tracheostomy and simulation experts. Consensus criteria were determined a priori with a goal of consolidating and ordering 15 to 25 final items. In the first round, items were rated as "keep" or "remove". In the second and third rounds, experts were asked to rate the importance of each item on a 9-point Likert scale. Items were refined in subsequent iterations based on analysis of results and respondents' comments. RESULTS The response rates were 125/171 (73.1%) for the first round, 111/125 (88.8%) for the second round, and 109/125 (87.2%) for the third round. 133 comments were incorporated. Consensus (>60% participants scoring ≥8, or mean score >7.5) was reached on 22 items distributed across three domains. There were 12, 4, and 6 items in the domains of tracheostomy-specific steps, team and personnel factors, and equipment respectively. CONCLUSIONS The resultant assessment tool can be used to assess both tracheostomy-specific steps as well as systems factors affecting hospital team response to simulated and clinical pediatric tracheostomy emergencies. The tool can also be used to guide debriefing discussions of both simulated and clinical emergencies, and to spur quality improvement initiatives. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5 Laryngoscope, 133:3588-3601, 2023.
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- Elliot Schiff
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington/ Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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Di Stadio A, Gallina S, Cocuzza S, De Luca P, Ingrassia A, Oliva S, Sireci F, Camaioni A, Ferreli F, Mercante G, Gaino F, Pace GM, La Mantia I, Brenner MJ. Treatment of COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction with olfactory training, palmitoylethanolamide with luteolin, or combined therapy: a blinded controlled multicenter randomized trial. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:4949-4961. [PMID: 37380908 PMCID: PMC10562315 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08085-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Few evidence-based therapies are available for chronic olfactory dysfunction after COVID-19. This study investigated the relative efficacy of olfactory training alone, co-ultramicronized palmitoylethanolamide with luteolin (um-PEA-LUT, an anti-neuroinflammatory supplement) alone, or combined therapy for treating chronic olfactory dysfunction from COVID-19. METHODS This double-blinded controlled, placebo-controlled multicenter randomized clinical trial was conducted in 202 patients with persistent COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction of > 6 month duration. After a screening nasal endoscopy, patients were randomized to: (1) olfactory training and placebo; (2) once daily um-PEA-LUT alone; (3) twice daily um-PEA-LUT alone; or (4) combination of once daily um-PEA-LUT with olfactory training. Olfactory testing (Sniffin' Sticks odor identification test) was performed at baseline and at 1, 2, and 3 months. The primary outcome was recovery of over three points on olfactory testing, with outcomes compared at T0, T1, T2 and T3 across groups. Statistical analyses included one-way ANOVA for numeric data and chi-square for nominal data. RESULTS All patients completed the study, and there were no adverse events. At 90 days, odor identification scores improved by > 3 points in 89.2% of patients receiving combined therapy vs. 36.8% receiving olfactory training with placebo, 40% receiving twice daily um-PEA-LUT alone, and 41.6% receiving once daily um-PEA-LUT alone (p < 0.00001). Patients receiving treatment with um-PEA-LUT alone demonstrated subclinical improvement (< 3 point odor identification improvement) more often than patients receiving olfactory training with placebo (p < 0.0001.) CONCLUSIONS: Olfactory training plus once daily um-PEA-LUT resulted in greater olfactory recovery than either therapy alone in patients with long-term olfactory function due to COVID-19. TRIAL REGISTRATION 20112020PGFN on clinicaltrials.gov. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1b (Individual Randomized Clinical Trial).
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- Arianna Di Stadio
- Otolaryngology Unit, GF Ingrassia Department, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Otolaryngology Unit, GF Ingrassia Department, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, Humanitas University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, Humanitas University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, Humanitas University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Department, Humanitas University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, GF Ingrassia Department, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Ninan A, Grubb LM, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Effectiveness of interprofessional tracheostomy teams: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6967-6986. [PMID: 37395139 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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AIM(S) To systematically locate, evaluate and synthesize evidence regarding effectiveness of interprofessional tracheostomy teams in increasing speaking valve use and decreasing time to speech and decannulation, adverse events, lengths of stay (intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital) and mortality. In addition, to evaluate facilitators and barriers to implementing an interprofessional tracheostomy team in hospital settings. DESIGN Systematic review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model's guidance. METHODS Our clinical question: Do interprofessional tracheostomy teams increase speaking valve use and decrease time to speech and decannulation, adverse events, lengths of stay and mortality? Primary studies involving adult patients with a tracheostomy were included. Eligible studies were systematically reviewed by two reviewers and verified by another two reviewers. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE. RESULTS Fourteen studies met eligibility criteria; primarily pre-post intervention cohort studies. Percent increase in speaking valve use ranged 14%-275%; percent reduction in median days to speech ranged 33%-73% and median days to decannulation ranged 26%-32%; percent reduction in rate of adverse events ranged 32%-88%; percent reduction in median hospital length of stay days ranged 18-40 days; no significant change in overall ICU length of stay and mortality rates. Facilitators include team education, coverage, rounds, standardization, communication, lead personnel and automation, patient tracking; barrier is financial. CONCLUSION Patients with tracheostomy who received care from a dedicated interprofessional team showed improvements in several clinical outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT CARE Additional high-quality evidence from rigorous, well-controlled and adequately powered studies are necessary, as are implementation strategies to promote broader adoption of interprofessional tracheostomy team strategies. Interprofessional tracheostomy teams are associated with improved safety and quality of care. IMPACT Evidence from review provides rationale for broader implementation of interprofessional tracheostomy teams. REPORTING METHOD PRISMA and Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM). PATIENT/PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION None.
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- Ashly Ninan
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Prince AD, Green AR, Brown DJ, Brenner MJ. Readiness of Medical Students to Care for Diverse Patients: A Validated Assessment of Cross-Cultural Preparedness, Skills, and Curriculum. Health Equity 2023; 7:612-620. [PMID: 37731784 PMCID: PMC10507921 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2023.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Effective cross-cultural care is foundational for mitigating health inequities and providing high-quality care to diverse populations. However, medical school teaching practices vary widely, and learners have limited opportunities to develop these critical skills. To understand the current state of cross-cultural education and to identify potential opportunities for improvement, we disseminated a validated survey instrument among medical students at a single institution. Methods Learners across 4 years of medical school participated in the cross-cultural care assessment, using a tool previously validated with resident physicians and modified for medical students. The survey assessed medical student perspectives on (1) preparedness, (2) skillfulness, and (3) educational curriculum and learning environment. Cross-sectional data were analyzed by class year, comparing trends between school years. Results Of 700 possible survey responses, we received 260 (37% response rate). Fourth-year students had significantly higher scores than first-year students (p<0.05) for 7 of 12 preparedness items and 4 of 9 skillfulness items. Less than 50% of students indicated readiness to deliver cross-cultural care by their fourth year in 9 of 12 preparedness items and 6 of 9 skillfulness items. Respondents identified inadequate cross-cultural education as the primary barrier. Discussion Medical students reported a lack of readiness to provide cross-cultural care, with self-assessed deficiencies persisting through the fourth year of medical school. Medical educators can use data from the cross-cultural care survey to longitudinally assess students and enhance curricular exposures where deficiencies exist. Optimizing cross-cultural education has the potential to improve the learning environment and overall patient care.
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- Andrew D.P. Prince
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Office of Medical Student Education, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Office of Medical Student Education, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Balakrishnan K, Faucett EA, Villwock J, Boss EF, Esianor BI, Jefferson GD, Graboyes EM, Thompson DM, Flanary VA, Brenner MJ. Allyship to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Otolaryngology: What We Can All Do. Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep 2023; 11:201-214. [PMID: 38073717 PMCID: PMC10707492 DOI: 10.1007/s40136-023-00467-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Purpose of review To summarize the current literature on allyship, providing a historical perspective, concept analysis, and practical steps to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. This review also provides evidence-based tools to foster allyship and identifies potential pitfalls. Recent findings Allies in healthcare advocate for inclusive and equitable practices that benefit patients, coworkers, and learners. Allyship requires working in solidarity with individuals from underrepresented or historically marginalized groups to promote a sense of belonging and opportunity. New technologies present possibilities and perils in paving the pathway to diversity. Summary Unlocking the power of allyship requires that allies confront unconscious biases, engage in self-reflection, and act as effective partners. Using an allyship toolbox, allies can foster psychological safety in personal and professional spaces while avoiding missteps. Allyship incorporates goals, metrics, and transparent data reporting to promote accountability and to sustain improvements. Implementing these allyship strategies in solidarity holds promise for increasing diversity and inclusion in the specialty.
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- Karthik Balakrishnan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of CA-Davis , Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan medical School, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 48108 Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Brenner MJ. Precision diagnosis and treatment of vaso-occlusive complications from injectable dermal fillers: Evolving role for ultrasound guidance. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 84:652-653. [PMID: 36894452 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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- Michael J Brenner
- Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Cramer JD, Anne S, Brenner MJ. Updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines on Opioid Prescribing: What Should Surgeons Know? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:441-443. [PMID: 36939524 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a 2022 guideline on opioid prescribing for acute, subacute, and chronic pain. This information is relevant to surgeons because many patients receive their first opioid prescription after surgery. When prescribing opioids, surgeons walk the line between benefit and harm. Many of the CDC recommendations mirror the AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations. For example, opioids are not recommended as first-line therapy for acute pain from otolaryngology-head, and neck surgery procedures. New insights include safeguards and strategies to mitigate the risk of complications in patients with chronic pain undergoing surgical procedures. Consultation with a pain specialist should be considered for patients transitioning from acute to chronic pain, cognizant of the risks of abrupt discontinuation of opioids in patients with opioid use disorder. This article summarizes key considerations for providing individualized, evidence-based perioperative pain management.
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- John D Cramer
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Di Stadio A, D'Ascanio L, Brenner MJ. Visual-Olfactory Training and Patient Preference in Treatment of COVID-19 Olfactory Loss-How Salient Stimuli Might Support Recovery of Smell. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 149:650. [PMID: 37261815 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.1134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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- Arianna Di Stadio
- Department GF Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Santa Lucia Hospital (IRCSS), Rome, Italy
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- Department Otorhinolaryngology, Azienda Ospeliera Riunita Marche Nord (AORMN), Fano, Pesaro-Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Allevato MM, Smith JD, Brenner MJ, Chinn SB. Tumor-Derived Exosomes and the Role of Liquid Biopsy in Human Papillomavirus Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancer J 2023; 29:230-237. [PMID: 37471614 PMCID: PMC10372688 DOI: 10.1097/ppo.0000000000000671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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ABSTRACT The global incidence of human papillomavirus-positive (HPV+) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has surged in recent decades, with HPV+ HNSCC accounting for >70% of oropharynx cancers in the United States. Its incidence in men has surpassed that of HPV+ cervical cancer in women, and reliable assays are needed for early detection and to monitor response to therapy. Human papillomavirus-positive OPSCC has a more favorable response to therapy and prognosis than HPV-negative (HPV-) HNSCC, motivating regimens to deintensify curative surgery or chemoradiotherapy protocols. A barrier to deintensifying and personalizing therapy is lack of reliable predictive biomarkers. Furthermore, HPV- HNSCC survival rates are static without reliable surveillance biomarkers available. The emergence of circulating plasma-based biomarkers reflecting the tumor-immune microenvironment heralds a new era in HNSCC diagnosis and therapy. We review evidence on tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (exosomes) as biomarkers for diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment in HPV+ and HPV- HNSCC.
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- Michael M. Allevato
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Lenze NR, Benjamin WJ, Bohm LA, Thorne MC, Brenner MJ, Mihalic AP, Kupfer RA. Association of Virtual Away Rotations With Residency Applicant Outcomes in Otolaryngology. OTO Open 2023; 7:e78. [PMID: 37693828 PMCID: PMC10487303 DOI: 10.1002/oto2.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Objective To examine how virtual away rotations might influence interview and match outcomes in otolaryngology. Study Design Cross-sectional retrospective analysis of survey-based study. Setting United States medical students applying to otolaryngology residency in the 2020 to 2021 cycle. Methods The Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency database was queried to identify otolaryngology applicants during the 2020 to 2021 cycle. The primary outcome was mean number of interview offers. χ 2 tests, 2-sided t tests, logistic regression models, and ordinary least squares regression models were used to examine associations with virtual away rotations. Results Among 115 otolaryngology applicants identified, 35 (30.4%) applicants reported completing 1 or more virtual away rotations. Applicants who completed at least 1 virtual away rotation received significantly more interview offers than their counterparts who did not participate in virtual away rotations (mean [SD], 14.9 [8.2] vs 11.6 [7.9]; P < .03). Each virtual away rotation completed was associated with an incremental increase of 2 additional interview offers (β coefficient: 2.29 [95% confidence interval, CI: 0.8-3.7; P < .01]). Applicants who completed a virtual away rotation were more likely to receive an interview from that program (62.7% vs 16.8%, P < .01) and to match there (odds ratio 7.7 [95% CI: 2.7-21.7]; P < .01) when compared to applicants who had not done the away rotation. Participation in virtual away rotations was not associated with significant improvement in match success (82.9% vs 67.5%; P = .09). Conclusion Virtual away rotations were associated with improved program-specific interview and match outcomes, as well as a higher overall number of interview offers.
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- Nicholas R. Lenze
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PediatricsUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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Farlow JL, Wamkpah NS, Francis HW, Bradford CR, Brenner MJ. Sponsorship in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: A Pathway to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 149:546-552. [PMID: 37140931 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.0770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Importance Sponsorship, distinct from mentorship or coaching, involves advancing the careers of individuals by nominating them for roles, increasing the visibility of their work, or facilitating opportunities. Sponsorship can open doors and enhance diversity; however, achieving desirable outcomes requires equitable approaches to cultivating potential in sponsees and promoting their success. The evidence on equitable sponsorship practices has not been critically examined, and this special communication reviews the literature, highlighting best practices. Observations Sponsorship addresses an unmet need for supporting individuals who have historically been afforded fewer, less visible, or less effective opportunities for upward career mobility. Barriers to equitable sponsorship include the paucity of sponsors of underrepresented identity; smaller and underdeveloped networks among these sponsors; lack of transparent, intentional sponsorship processes; and structural inequities that are associated with recruitment, retention, and advancement of diverse individuals. Strategies to enhance equitable sponsorship are cross-functional, building on foundational principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion; patient safety and quality improvement; and insights from education and business. Equity, diversity, and inclusion principles inform training on implicit bias, cross-cultural communication, and intersectional mentoring. Practices inspired by patient safety and quality improvement emphasize continuously improving outreach to diverse candidates. Education and business insights emphasize minimizing cognitive errors, appreciating the bidirectional character of interactions, and ensuring that individuals are prepared for and supported in new roles. Collectively, these principles provide a framework for sponsorship. Persistent knowledge gaps are associated with timing, resources, and systems for sponsorship. Conclusions and Relevance The nascent literature on sponsorship is limited but draws on best practices from various disciplines and has potential to promote diversity within the profession. Strategies include developing systematic approaches, providing effective training, and supporting a culture of sponsorship. Future research is needed to define best practices for identifying sponsees, cultivating sponsors, tracking outcomes, and fostering longitudinal practices that are sustainable at local, regional, and national levels.
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- Janice L Farlow
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
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Pandian V, Atkins JH, Freeman-Sanderson A, Prush N, Feller-Kopman DJ, McGrath BA, Brenner MJ. Improving airway management and tracheostomy care through interprofessional collaboration: aligning timing, technique, and teamwork. J Thorac Dis 2023; 15:2363-2370. [PMID: 37324074 PMCID: PMC10267926 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-23-205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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- Vinciya Pandian
- Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Critical Care Division, The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC-RC), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Director of Respiratory Therapy, Department of Public health and Health Science, College of Health Sciences, The University Michigan, Flint, MI, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Academic Critical Care, Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, USA
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Sholklapper TN, Ballon J, Sayegh AS, La Riva A, Perez LC, Huang S, Eppler M, Nelson G, Marchegiani G, Hinchliffe R, Gordini L, Furrer M, Brenner MJ, Dell-Kuster S, Biyani CS, Francis N, Kaafarani HM, Siepe M, Winter D, Sosa JA, Bandello F, Siemens R, Walz J, Briganti A, Gratzke C, Abreu AL, Desai MM, Sotelo R, Agha R, Lillemoe KD, Wexner S, Collins GS, Gill I, Cacciamani GE. Bibliometric analysis of academic journal recommendations and requirements for surgical and anesthesiologic adverse events reporting. Int J Surg 2023; 109:1489-1496. [PMID: 37132189 PMCID: PMC10389352 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Standards for reporting surgical adverse events (AEs) vary widely within the scientific literature. Failure to adequately capture AEs hinders efforts to measure the safety of healthcare delivery and improve the quality of care. The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence and typology of perioperative AE reporting guidelines among surgery and anesthesiology journals. MATERIALS AND METHODS In November 2021, three independent reviewers queried journal lists from the SCImago Journal & Country Rank (SJR) portal (www.scimagojr.com), a bibliometric indicator database for surgery and anesthesiology academic journals. Journal characteristics were summarized using SCImago, a bibliometric indicator database extracted from Scopus journal data. Quartile 1 (Q1) was considered the top quartile and Q4 bottom quartile based on the journal impact factor. Journal author guidelines were collected to determine whether AE reporting recommendations were included and, if so, the preferred reporting procedures. RESULTS Of 1409 journals queried, 655 (46.5%) recommended surgical AE reporting. Journals most likely to recommend AE reporting were: by category surgery (59.1%), urology (53.3%), and anesthesia (52.3%); in top SJR quartiles (i.e. more influential); by region, based in Western Europe (49.8%), North America (49.3%), and the Middle East (48.3%). CONCLUSIONS Surgery and anesthesiology journals do not consistently require or provide recommendations on perioperative AE reporting. Journal guidelines regarding AE reporting should be standardized and are needed to improve the quality of surgical AE reporting with the ultimate goal of improving patient morbidity and mortality.
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- Tamir N. Sholklapper
- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
- Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
- Department of General Surgery, Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, “Agostino Gemelli” School of Medicine, University Foundation Polyclinic, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome
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- Department of Urology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Urology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London
- Department of Urology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Clinic for Anaesthesia, Intermediate Care, Prehospital Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy; University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of General Surgery, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, Bern
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- Center for Colorectal Disease, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Vita-Salute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Intitut Paoli-Calmettes Cancer Centre, Marseille, France
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- Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
- University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, USA
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- UK EQUATOR Centre, Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, & Musculoskeletal Sciences, Botnar Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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McCoul ED, Megwalu UC, Joe S, Gray R, O'Brien DC, Ference EH, Lee VS, Patel PS, Figueroa-Morales MA, Shin JJ, Brenner MJ. Systemic Steroids for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Disorders: An Evidence-Based Primer for Clinicians. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 168:643-657. [PMID: 35349383 DOI: 10.1177/01945998221087664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To offer pragmatic, evidence-informed guidance on the use of systemic corticosteroids (SCS) for common otolaryngologic disorders. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Cochrane Library, and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation clinical practice guidelines. REVIEW METHODS A comprehensive search of published literature through November 2021 was conducted on the efficacy of SCS, alone or in combination with other treatments, for managing disorders in otolaryngology and the subdisciplines. Clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials, when available, were preferentially retrieved. Interventions and outcomes of SCS use were compiled to generate summary tables and narrative synthesis of findings. CONCLUSIONS Evidence on the effectiveness of SCS varies widely across otolaryngology disorders. High-level evidence supports SCS use for Bell's palsy, sinonasal polyposis, and lower airway disease. Conversely, evidence is weak or absent for upper respiratory tract infection, eustachian tube dysfunction, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, or nonallergic rhinitis. Evidence is indeterminate for acute laryngitis, acute pharyngitis, acute sinusitis, angioedema, chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps, Ménière's disease, postviral olfactory loss, postoperative nerve paresis/paralysis, facial pain, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Clinicians should bring an evidence-informed lens to SCS prescribing to best counsel patients regarding the risks, anticipated benefits, and limited data on long-term effects. Alternate routes of corticosteroid administration-such as sprays, drops, inhalers, and intralesional injections-may be preferable for many disorders, particularly those that are self-limited or require a prolonged duration of therapy. Prudent use of SCS reduces the risk of medication-related adverse effects. Clinicians who are conversant with high-level evidence can achieve optimal outcomes and stewardship when prescribing SCS.
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- Edward D McCoul
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mexican Social Security Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Jamal N, Young VN, Shapiro J, Brenner MJ, Schmalbach CE. Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Primer, Part IV: Psychological Safety-Drivers to Outcomes and Well-being. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 168:881-888. [PMID: 36166311 DOI: 10.1177/01945998221126966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Psychological safety is the concept that an individual feels comfortable asking questions, voicing ideas or concerns, and taking risks without undue fear of humiliation or criticism. In health care, psychological safety is associated with improved patient safety outcomes, increased clinician engagement, and greater creativity. A culture of psychological safety is imperative for physician well-being and satisfaction, which in turn directly affect delivery of care. For health care professionals, psychological safety creates an environment conducive to trust and openness, enabling the team to focus on high-quality care. In contrast, unprofessional behavior reduces psychological safety and threatens the culture of the organization. This patient safety/quality improvement primer considers the barriers and facilitators to psychological safety in health care; outlines principles for creating a psychologically safe environment; and presents strategies for managing conflict, microaggressions, and lapses in professionalism. Individuals and organizations share the responsibility of promoting psychological safety through proactive policies, conflict management, interventions for microaggressions, and cultivation of emotional intelligence.
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- Nausheen Jamal
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ghazi TU, Sioshansi PC, Walsh EM, Brenner MJ, Babu SC. Malignant transformation of cerebellopontine angle melanocytoma with origin in the inner ear. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103738. [PMID: 36592552 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Talha U Ghazi
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Brenner MJ, Brodsky MB, Rassekh CH. Reassessing Endotracheal Tube Size in Critically Ill Patients. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 149:188. [PMID: 36580288 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2022.4273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Michael J Brenner
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
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- Head & Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Physical and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.,Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Flanary V, Jefferson GD, Brown DJ, Arosarena OA, Brenner MJ, Cabrera-Muffly C, Cannon TY, Faucett EA, Francis CL, Harvey E, Johnson RF, Loyo M, Nance MA, Vinson KN, Thompson DM. Leadership of Black Women Faculty in Otolaryngology-More than A Rounding Error. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:E36-E37. [PMID: 36625321 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Valerie Flanary
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences and Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Deparment of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Temple University, Lewis Katz School of medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Committee on Antiracism, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Workforce Innovation and Empowerment, Faculty Affairs & Development, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.,Harry Barnes Society, White Plains, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh SOM, Section Chief Otolaryngology VAPHS, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Khalid F, Wu M, Ting DK, Thoma B, Haas MRC, Brenner MJ, Yilmaz Y, Kim YM, Chan TM. Guidelines: The Do's, Don'ts and Don't Knows of Creating Open Educational Resources. Perspect Med Educ 2023; 12:25-40. [PMID: 36908747 PMCID: PMC9997113 DOI: 10.5334/pme.817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Background In medical education, there is a growing global demand for Open Educational Resources (OERs). However, OER creators are challenged by a lack of uniform standards. In this guideline, the authors curated the literature on how to produce OERs for medical education with practical guidance on the Do's, Don'ts and Don't Knows for OER creation in order to improve the impact and quality of OERs in medical education. Methods We conducted a rapid literature review by searching OVID MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central database using keywords "open educational resources" and "OER". The search was supplemented by hand searching the identified articles' references. We organized included articles by theme and extracted relevant content. Lastly, we developed recommendations via an iterative process of peer review and discussion: evidence-based best practices were designated Do's and Don'ts while gaps were designated Don't Knows. We used a consensus process to quantify evidentiary strength. Results The authors performed full text analysis of 81 eligible studies. A total of 15 Do's, Don't, and Don't Knows guidelines were compiled and presented alongside relevant evidence about OERs. Discussion OERs can add value for medical educators and their learners, both as tools for expanding teaching opportunities and for promoting medical education scholarship. This summary should guide OER creators in producing high-quality resources and pursuing future research where best practices are lacking.
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- Faran Khalid
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine University of Michigan Medical School, US
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- Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery University of Michigan Medical School, US
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- McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences McMaster Education Research, Innovation and Theory (MERIT) program & Office of Continuing Professional Development Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Dept of Medicine, Division of Emergency, CA
- McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Office of Continuing Professional Development, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Rudy SF, Brenner MJ. Commentary on: "Influence of Subclinical Anxiety and Depression on Quality of Life and Perception of Facial Paralysis" by Rist et al: Is Perception Reality? Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023; 25:32-34. [PMID: 35984925 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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- Shannon F Rudy
- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Ortega CA, Keah NM, Dorismond C, Peterson AA, Flanary VA, Brenner MJ, Esianor BI. Leveraging the virtual landscape to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103673. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Haring CT, Farlow JL, Leginza M, Vance K, Blakely A, Lyden T, Hoesli RC, Neal MEH, Brenner MJ, Hogikyan ND, Morrison RJ, Casper KA. Effect of Augmentative Technology on Communication and Quality of Life After Tracheostomy or Total Laryngectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 167:985-990. [PMID: 34060949 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211013778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical procedures that render patients acutely aphonic can cause them to experience significant anxiety and distress. We queried patient perceptions after tracheostomy or laryngectomy and investigated whether introducing augmentative technology was associated with improvement in patient-reported outcomes. METHODS Participants included hospitalized patients who acutely lost the ability to speak due to tracheostomy or total laryngectomy from April 2018 to December 2019. We distributed questions regarding the patient communication experience and relevant questions from the validated V-RQOL questionnaire (Voice-Related Quality of Life). Patients were offered a tablet with the electronic communication application Verbally. Pre- and postintervention groups were compared with chi-square analyses. RESULTS Surveys were completed by 35 patients (n = 18, preintervention; n = 17, postintervention). Prior to using augmentative technology, 89% of patients who were aphonic reported difficulty communicating, specifically noting breathing or suctioning (56%), treatment and discharge plans (78%), or immediate needs, such as pain and using the bathroom (39%). Communication difficulties caused anxiety (55%), depression (44%), or frustration (62%), and 92% of patients were interested in using an electronic communication device. Patients reported less trouble communicating after the intervention versus before (53% vs 89%, P = .03), including less difficulty communicating about treatment or discharge plans (35% vs 78%, P < .01). V-RQOL scores were unchanged. DISCUSSION Acute loss of phonation arising from surgery can be highly distressing for patients, and use of augmentative technology may alleviate some of these challenges by improving communication. Further studies are needed to identify what additional strategies may improve overall well-being. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Electronic communication devices may benefit patients with acute aphonia.
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- Catherine T Haring
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Brenner MJ. Managing cutaneous melanoma of the eyelid: Evidence from surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) program. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2022; 75:4494-4495. [PMID: 36289018 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Michael J Brenner
- Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
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Cramer JD, Pandian V, Brenner MJ. Global variation in opioid prescribing after head and neck reconstruction: understanding the United States’ outlier status. J Oral Maxillofac Anesth 2022; 1. [PMID: 37034113 PMCID: PMC10081504 DOI: 10.21037/joma-22-44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- John D. Cramer
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne
State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, Society of
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Nurses, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing,
Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, USA
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Jones PM, Sun LY, Brenner MJ. Outcomes From Intraoperative Handovers of Anesthesia Care. JAMA 2022; 328:1869. [PMID: 36346419 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.16527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Philip M Jones
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
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Standiford TC, Farlow JL, Brenner MJ, Blank R, Rajajee V, Baldwin NR, Chinn SB, Cusac JA, De Cardenas J, Malloy KM, McDonough KL, Napolitano LM, Sjoding MW, Stoneman EK, Washer LL, Park PK. COVID-19 Transmission to Health Care Personnel During Tracheostomy Under a Multidisciplinary Safety Protocol. Am J Crit Care 2022; 31:452-460. [PMID: 35953441 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tracheostomies are highly aerosolizing procedures yet are often indicated in patients with COVID-19 who require prolonged intubation. Robust investigations of the safety of tracheostomy protocols and provider adherence and evaluations are limited. OBJECTIVES To determine the rate of COVID-19 infection of health care personnel involved in COVID-19 tracheostomies under a multidisciplinary safety protocol and to investigate health care personnel's attitudes and suggested areas for improvement concerning the protocol. METHODS All health care personnel involved in tracheostomies in COVID-19-positive patients from April 9 through July 11, 2020, were sent a 22-item electronic survey. RESULTS Among 107 health care personnel (80.5%) who responded to the survey, 5 reported a positive COVID-19 test result (n = 2) or symptoms of COVID-19 (n = 3) within 21 days of the tracheostomy. Respondents reported 100% adherence to use of adequate personal protective equipment. Most (91%) were familiar with the tracheostomy protocol and felt safe (92%) while performing tracheostomy. Suggested improvements included creating dedicated tracheostomy teams and increasing provider choices surrounding personal protective equipment. CONCLUSIONS Multidisciplinary engagement in the development and implementation of a COVID-19 tracheostomy protocol is associated with acceptable safety for all members of the care team.
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- Taylor C Standiford
- Taylor C. Standiford is a second-year resident, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Janice L. Farlow is a head and neck surgical oncology fellow, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Michael J. Brenner is an associate professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Ross Blank is an assistant professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Venkata-krishna Rajajee is a professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Noel R. Baldwin is a registered nurse, Critical Care Medicine Unit, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Steven B. Chinn is an assistant professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Jessica A. Cusac is a respiratory therapist, clinical specialist, University Hospital/Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Jose De Cardenas is an associate professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Kelly M. Malloy is an associate professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Kelli L. McDonough is a clinical research project manager, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Lena M. Napolitano is a professor, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Michael W. Sjoding is an assistant professor, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Emily K. Stoneman is an associate professor, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Laraine L. Washer is a professor, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Pauline K. Park is a professor, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Moser CH, Peeler A, Long R, Schoneboom B, Budhathoki C, Pelosi PP, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Prevention of Tracheostomy-Related Pressure Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Crit Care 2022; 31:499-507. [PMID: 36316177 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the critical care environment, individuals who undergo tracheostomy are highly susceptible to tracheostomy-related pressure injuries. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce tracheostomy-related pressure injury in the critical care setting. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies of pediatric or adult patients in intensive care units conducted to evaluate interventions to reduce tracheostomy-related pressure injury. Reviewers independently extracted data on study and patient characteristics, incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury, characteristics of the interventions, and outcomes. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk-of-bias criteria. RESULTS Ten studies (2 randomized clinical trials, 5 quasi-experimental, 3 observational) involving 2023 critically ill adult and pediatric patients met eligibility criteria. The incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury was 17.0% before intervention and 3.5% after intervention, a 79% decrease. Pressure injury most commonly involved skin in the peristomal area and under tracheostomy ties and flanges. Interventions to mitigate risk of tracheostomy-related pressure injury included modifications to tracheostomy flange securement with foam collars, hydrophilic dressings, and extended-length tracheostomy tubes. Interventions were often investigated as part of care bundles, and there was limited standardization of interventions between studies. Meta-analysis supported the benefit of hydrophilic dressings under tracheostomy flanges for decreasing tracheostomy-related pressure injury. CONCLUSIONS Use of hydrophilic dressings and foam collars decreases the incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury in critically ill patients. Evidence regarding individual interventions is limited by lack of sensitive measurement tools and by use of bundled interventions. Further research is necessary to delineate optimal interventions for preventing tracheostomy-related pressure injury.
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- Chandler H Moser
- Chandler H. Moser is a PhD candidate, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Anna Peeler is a PhD candidate, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Robert Long is chief of anesthesia nursing, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Bruce Schoneboom (retired) was associate dean for Practice, Innovation, and Leadership, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Chakra Budhathoki is a biostatistician, School of Nursing and Biostatistics Core, Johns Hopkins University
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- Paolo P. Pelosi is a chief professor, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, and director, Specialty School in Anaesthesiology, University of Genoa, and head of the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at IRCCS San Martino-IST Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Michael J. Brenner is an associate professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and President, Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina
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- Vinciya Pandian is an associate professor, School of Nursing and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University
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Jung DTU, Grubb L, Moser CH, Nazarian JTM, Patel N, Seldon LE, Moore KA, McGrath BA, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Implementation of an evidence-based accidental tracheostomy dislodgement bundle in a community hospital critical care unit. J Clin Nurs 2022:10.1111/jocn.16535. [PMID: 36200145 PMCID: PMC9874912 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tracheostomy dislodgment can lead to catastrophic neurological injury or death. A fresh tracheostomy amplifies the risk of such events, where an immature tract predisposes to false passage. Unfortunately, few resources exist to prepare healthcare professionals to manage this airway emergency. AIM To create and implement an accidental tracheostomy dislodgement (ATD) bundle to improve knowledge and comfort when responding to ATD. MATERIALS & METHODS A multidisciplinary team with expertise in tracheostomy developed a 3-part ATD bundle including (1) Tracheostomy Dislodgement Algorithm, (2) Head of Bed Tracheostomy Communication Tool and (3) Emergency Tracheostomy Kit. The team tested the bundle during the COVID-19 pandemic in a community hospital critical care unit with the engagement of nurses and Respiratory Care Practitioners. Baseline and post-implementation knowledge and comfort levels were measured using Dorton's Tracheotomy Education Self-Assessment Questionnaire, and adherence to protocol was assessed. Reporting follows the revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE). RESULTS Twenty-four participants completed pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The median knowledge score on the Likert scale increased from 4.0 (IQR = 1.0) pre-test to 5.0 (IQR = 1.0) post-test. The median comfort level score increased from 38.0 (IQR = 7.0) pre-test to 40.0 (IQR = 5.0) post-test). In patient rooms, adherence was 100% for the Head of Bed Tracheostomy Communication Tool and Emergency Tracheostomy Kit. The adherence rate for using the Dislodgement Algorithm was 55% in ICU and 40% in SCU. DISCUSSION This study addresses the void of tracheostomy research conducted in local community hospitals. The improvement in knowledge and comfort in managing ATD is reassuring, given the knowledge gap among practitioners demonstrated in prior literature. The ATD bundle assessed in this study represents a streamlined approach for bedside clinicians - definitive management of ATD should adhere to comprehensive multidisciplinary guidelines. CONCLUSIONS ATD bundle implementation increased knowledge and comfort levels with managing ATD. Further studies must assess whether ATD bundles and other standardised approaches to airway emergencies reduce adverse events. Relevance to Clinical Practice A streamlined intervention bundle employed at the unit level can significantly improve knowledge and comfort in managing ATD, which may reduce morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients with tracheostomy.
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- Dawn Ta Un Jung
- Division of Cardiac SurgeryJohns Hopkins HospitalBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine Howard County General HospitalColumbiaMarylandUSA,Johns Hopkins School of NursingBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine Howard County General HospitalColumbiaMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine Howard County General HospitalColumbiaMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine Howard County General HospitalColumbiaMarylandUSA
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- University of Manchester, NHS Foundation Trust, National Tracheostomy Safety ProjectManchesterUK
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichiganUSA,Global Tracheostomy CollaborativeRaleighNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Nursing FacultyJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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Pandian V, Ghazi TU, He MQ, Isak E, Saleem A, Semler LR, Capellari EC, Brenner MJ. Multidisciplinary Difficult Airway Team Characteristics, Airway Securement Success, and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2022:34894221123124. [DOI: 10.1177/00034894221123124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: To investigate whether implementation of a multidisciplinary airway team was associated with improvement in (1) rate of successful airway securement at first attempt; (2) time to secure airway; and (3) overall complication rate in patients with a difficult airway, as compared with usual care. Data Sources: Ovid Medline, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Central, and CINAHL databases. Review Methods: Systematic review of literature on inpatient multidisciplinary team management of difficult airways, including all studies performed in inpatient settings, excluding studies of ventilator weaning, flight/military medicine, EXIT procedures, and simulation or educational studies. DistillerSR was used for article screening and risk of a bias assessment to evaluate article quality. Data was extracted on study design, airway team composition, patient characteristics, and clinical outcomes including airway securement, complications, and mortality. Results: From 5323 studies screened, 19 studies met inclusion criteria with 4675 patients. Study designs included 12 quality improvement projects, 6 cohort studies, and 1 randomized controlled trial. Four studies evaluated effect of multidisciplinary difficult airway teams on airway securement; all reported higher first attempt success rate with team approach. Three studies reported time to secure the difficult airways, all reporting swifter airway securement with team approach. The most common difficult airway complications were hypoxia, esophageal intubation, hemodynamic instability, and aspiration. Team composition varied, including otolaryngologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, and respiratory care practitioners. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary difficult airway teams are associated with improved clinical outcomes compared to unstructured emergency airway management; however, studies have significant heterogeneity in team composition, algorithms for airway securement, and outcomes reported. Further evidence is necessary to define the clinical efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and best practices relating to implementing difficult airway teams in inpatient settings.
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- Vinciya Pandian
- Immersive Learning and Digital Innovations, Nursing Faculty, and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, West Bloomfield, MI, USA
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- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- US Navy Medical Corps, Washington, DC, USA
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- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, USA
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Ward E, Pandian V, Brenner MJ. It takes a village to raise a child with a tracheostomy: Translating principles into practice. J Clin Nurs 2022. [PMID: 36183198 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Erin Ward
- Parent, Family Voice, Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.,Family Liaison, Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Team, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,President, MTM-CNM Family Connection, Inc., Methuen, Massachusetts, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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Pandian V, Hopkins BS, Yang CJ, Ward E, Sperry ED, Khalil O, Gregson P, Bonakdar L, Messer J, Messer S, Chessels G, Bosworth B, Randall DM, Freeman-Sanderson A, McGrath BA, Brenner MJ. Amplifying patient voices amid pandemic: Perspectives on tracheostomy care, communication, and connection. Am J Otolaryngol 2022; 43:103525. [PMID: 35717856 PMCID: PMC9172276 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate perspectives of patients, family members, caregivers (PFC), and healthcare professionals (HCP) on tracheostomy care during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS The cross-sectional survey investigating barriers and facilitators to tracheostomy care was collaboratively developed by patients, family members, nurses, speech-language pathologists, respiratory care practitioners, physicians, and surgeons. The survey was distributed to the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative's learning community, and responses were analyzed. RESULTS Survey respondents (n = 191) from 17 countries included individuals with a tracheostomy (85 [45 %]), families/caregivers (43 [22 %]), and diverse HCP (63 [33.0 %]). Overall, 94 % of respondents reported concern that patients with tracheostomy were at increased risk of critical illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19; 93 % reported fear or anxiety. With respect to prioritization of care, 38 % of PFC versus 16 % of HCP reported concern that patients with tracheostomies might not be valued or prioritized (p = 0.002). Respondents also differed in fear of contracting COVID-19 (69 % PFC vs. 49 % HCP group, p = 0.009); concern for hospitalization (55.5 % PFC vs. 27 % HCP, p < 0.001); access to medical personnel (34 % PFC vs. 14 % HCP, p = 0.005); and concern about canceled appointments (62 % PFC vs. 41 % HCP, p = 0.01). Respondents from both groups reported severe stress and fatigue, sleep deprivation, lack of breaks, and lack of support (70 % PFC vs. 65 % HCP, p = 0.54). Virtual telecare seldom met perceived needs. CONCLUSION PFC with a tracheostomy perceived most risks more acutely than HCP in this global sample. Broad stakeholder engagement is necessary to achieve creative, patient-driven solutions to maintain connection, communication, and access for patients with a tracheostomy.
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- Vinciya Pandian
- Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States of America; Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States of America.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, NY, United States of America.
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- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, United States of America; Family Liaison, Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Team, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States of America; MTM-CNM Family Connection, Inc., Methuen, MA, United States of America(1)
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
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- Tracheostomy Review and Management Services, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Tracheostomy Review and Management Services, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Austin Health Tracheostomy Patient & Family Forum
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- Austin Health Tracheostomy Patient & Family Forum
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- Austin Health Tracheostomy Patient & Family Forum, Tracheostomy Review and Management Services, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, Australia.
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- Memorial Regional Health System, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States of America.
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- Graduate School of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Critical Care Division, The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe, Manchester, United Kingdom; Manchester Academic Critical Care, Division of Infection, Immunity and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America; Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, NC, United States of America.
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Moser CH, Peeler A, Long R, Schoneboom B, Budhathoki C, Pelosi PP, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Prevention of Endotracheal Tube-Related Pressure Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Crit Care 2022; 31:416-424. [PMID: 36045034 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2022644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hospital-acquired pressure injuries, including those related to airway devices, are a significant source of morbidity in critically ill patients. OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of endotracheal tube-related pressure injuries in critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to prevent injury. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies of pediatric or adult patients in intensive care units that evaluated interventions to reduce endotracheal tube-related pressure injury. Reviewers extracted data on study and patient characteristics, incidence of pressure injury, type and duration of intervention, and outcomes. Risk of bias assessment followed the Cochrane Collaboration's criteria. RESULTS Twelve studies (5 randomized clinical trials, 3 quasi-experimental, 4 observational) representing 9611 adult and 152 pediatric patients met eligibility criteria. The incidence of pressure injury was 4.2% for orotracheal tubes and 21.1% for nasotracheal tubes. Interventions included anchor devices, serial endotracheal tube assessment or repositioning, and barrier dressings for nasotracheal tubes. Meta-analysis revealed that endotracheal tube stabilization was the most effective individual intervention for preventing pressure injury. Nasal alar barrier dressings decreased the incidence of skin or mucosal injury in patients undergoing nasotracheal intubation, and data on effectiveness of serial assessment and repositioning were inconclusive. CONCLUSIONS Airway device-related pressure injuries are common in critically ill patients, and patients with nasotracheal tubes are particularly susceptible to iatrogenic harm. Fastening devices and barrier dressings decrease the incidence of injury. Evidence regarding interventions is limited by lack of standardized assessments.
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- Chandler H Moser
- Chandler H. Moser is a PhD candidate, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Anna Peeler is a PhD candidate, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Robert Long is chief of anesthesia nursing, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Bruce Schoneboom (retired) was associate dean for Practice, Innovation, and Leadership, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Chakra Budhathoki is a biostatistician, School of Nursing and Biostatistics Core, Johns Hopkins University
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- Paolo P. Pelosi is a chief professor, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, and director, Specialty School in Anaesthesiology, University of Genoa, and head of the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at IRCCS San Martino-IST Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Michael J. Brenner is an associate professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and President, Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina
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- Vinciya Pandian is an associate professor, School of Nursing and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University
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Di Stadio A, D’Ascanio L, Vaira LA, Cantone E, De Luca P, Cingolani C, Motta G, De Riu G, Vitelli F, Spriano G, De Vincentiis M, Camaioni A, La Mantia I, Ferreli F, Brenner MJ. Ultramicronized Palmitoylethanolamide and Luteolin Supplement Combined with Olfactory Training to Treat Post-COVID-19 Olfactory Impairment: A Multi-Center Double-Blinded Randomized Placebo- Controlled Clinical Trial. Curr Neuropharmacol 2022; 20:2001-2012. [PMID: 35450527 PMCID: PMC9886808 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x20666220420113513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Olfactory training is the only evidence-based treatment for post-viral olfactory dysfunction. Smell disorders after SARS-CoV-2 infection have been attributed to neuroinflammatory events within the olfactory bulb and the central nervous system. Therefore, targeting neuroinflammation is one potential strategy for promoting recovery from post-COVID-19 chronic olfactory dysfunction. Palmitoylethanolamide and luteolin (PEA-LUT) are candidate antiinflammatory/ neuroprotective agents. OBJECTIVE To investigate recovery of olfactory function in patients treated with PEA-LUT oral supplements plus olfactory training versus olfactory training plus placebo. METHODS Multicenter double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial was held. Eligible subjects had prior COVID-19 and persistent olfactory impairment >6 months after follow-up SARS-CoV-2 negative testing, without prior history of olfactory dysfunction or other sinonasal disorders. Participants were randomized to daily oral supplementation with ultramicronized PEA-LUT 770 mg plus olfactory training (intervention group) or olfactory training with placebo (control). Sniffin' Sticks assessments were used to test the patients at baseline and 90 days. RESULTS A total of 185 patients, including intervention (130) and control (55) were enrolled. The intervention group showed significantly greater improvement in olfactory threshold, discrimination, and identification scores compared to controls (p=0.0001). Overall, 92% of patients in the intervention group improved versus 42% of controls. Magnitude of recovery was significantly greater in the intervention group versus control (12.8 + 8.2 versus mean 3.2 + 3), with >10-fold higher prevalence of anosmia in control versus intervention groups at the 90-day endpoint. CONCLUSION Among individuals with olfactory dysfunction post-COVID-19, combining PEA-LUT with olfactory training resulted in greater recovery of smell than olfactory training alone.
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- Arianna Di Stadio
- Address correspondence to this author at the University of Catania, Otolaryngology Department, Catania, Italy; E-mail:
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