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Olowoyo P, Maffia P, Guzik TJ, Owolabi M. Understanding and controlling the increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Africa. Cardiovasc Res 2024; 120:e9-e13. [PMID: 38442189 PMCID: PMC10981519 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvad173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Paul Olowoyo
- Department of Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- School of Infection & Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Non-Communicable Diseases & Multimorbidity, African Research Universities Alliance ARUA & The Guild, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Non-Communicable Diseases & Multimorbidity, African Research Universities Alliance ARUA & The Guild, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Queens Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine and Omicron Medical Genomics Laboratory, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, Krakow, Poland
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- Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Non-Communicable Diseases & Multimorbidity, African Research Universities Alliance ARUA & The Guild, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Centre for Genomic and Precision Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Lebanese American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- Blossom Specialist Medical Center, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Gerstweiler L, Billakanti J, Bi J, Middelberg APJ. Control strategy for multi-column continuous periodic counter current chromatography subject to fluctuating inlet stream concentration. J Chromatogr A 2022; 1667:462884. [PMID: 35182911 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.462884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Fluctuations of the inlet feed stream concentration are a challenge in controlling continuous multi-column counter current chromatography systems with standard methods. We propose a new control strategy based on calculated product column breakthrough from UV sensor signals by neglecting an impurity baseline and instead using the impurity to product ratio. This calculation is independent of the inlet feed concentration. In-silico simulation showed that the proposed method can calculate the product column breakthrough perfectly even with fluctuating and highly unstable inlet feed concentration during a loading cycle. Applying the proposed method to control a three column periodic counter current chromatography process with fluctuating inlet feed concentration resulted in constant column loading in each cycle, while using the standard method failed to do so. Unavoidable band broadening caused by diffusion and dispersion has been identified as an inherent limiting factor for accurate calculation of column breakthrough comparing inlet and outlet UV signals. The proposed advanced calculations increase the robustness of periodic counter current chromatography and extend the capability to process unstable inlet streams.
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- Lukas Gerstweiler
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Material, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia.
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- Global Life Sciences Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, Level 11, 32 Phillip St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150, Australia
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- Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, Australia
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- Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, Australia
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Teichgräber U, Sibbel R, Heinrich A, Güttler F. Development of a balanced scorecard as a strategic performance measurement system for clinical radiology as a cost center. Insights Imaging 2021; 12:69. [PMID: 34076755 PMCID: PMC8172821 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-01009-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectives To develop a goal-oriented indicator system based on the balanced scorecard (BSC) concept, which takes into account the perspectives of the referring physician and patient and emphasizes the focus on the internal processes of the radiology department. Methods Development of a BSC occurred in six steps: (Step 1) strengths/weaknesses and opportunities/risks (SWOT-) analysis of the radiology department, (Step 2) setting-specific objectives (model, core values, key objective) followed by the development of 4 perspectives, (Step 3) and definition of strategic issues oriented to the value-added chain of the processes of the radiology department. (Step 4) Creation of a “Strategy Map” with regard to the perspective and their cause–effect relationships. (Step 5) Development of an automated key performance indicator (KPI) cockpit for the monitoring, reporting, and management scorecard. Results A total of 10 success factors were identified using SWOT analysis. The core values include high quality in clinical, teaching, and research areas. The radiological value-added chain is composed of three processing steps. 1. registration, 2. examination, and 3. reading/X-ray demonstration. Three action programs were derived: 1. increase competency (e.g., specialist standard), 2. improve referring physician/patient satisfaction, 3. increase productivity. Daily process monitoring was added to the management cockpit as a monitoring scorecard. The scorecard comprises 18 KPIs and is automatically updated every month. The annual management scorecard comprises 10 KPIs. Conclusions The BSC makes it possible to implement a strategy for radiology that is strongly oriented toward the requirements of the referring physicians and the demands of patients.
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- Ulf Teichgräber
- Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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- Frankfurt School of Finance, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Institute for International Health Management, Sonnemannstrasse 9-11, 60314, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, University Hospital Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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Castillo EJ, Messer JG, Abraham AM, Jiron JM, Alekseyenko AV, Israel R, Thomas S, Gonzalez-Perez GM, Croft S, Gohel A, Bhattacharyya I, Yarrow JF, Novince CM, Kimmel DB, Aguirre JI. Preventing or controlling periodontitis reduces the occurrence of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in rice rats (Oryzomys palustris). Bone 2021; 145:115866. [PMID: 33515777 PMCID: PMC8265021 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.115866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is an adverse event that requires association of both systemic risk factors, such as powerful anti-resorptives (pARs; e.g. zoledronic acid [ZOL]), and local oral risk factors (e.g. tooth extraction, periodontitis). Whereas optimal oral health prior to initiate pARs is recognized as critically important for minimizing ONJ risk, the efficacy of preventive/maintenance measures in patients who are taking pARs is understudied. Rice rats fed a standard diet (STD), rich in insoluble fiber, develop localized periodontitis. STD-rats with localized periodontitis treated with ZOL for 18-24 wk develop ONJ. Hence, we hypothesized that controlling/preventing localized periodontitis in the ZOL-treated rats, reduces ONJ occurrence. METHODS We used two approaches to attempt reducing periodontitis prevalence: 1) periodontal cleaning (PC); and 2) replacing the STD-diet with a nutritionally-equivalent diet high in soluble fiber (SF). 75 four-week-old male rats were weight-randomized into five groups (n = 15) in a 24-week experiment. Three groups ate the STD-diet and two the high SF-diet. STD-diet groups received intravenous (IV) vehicle (VEH) q4wks (STD + VEH), 80 μg/kg ZOL q4wks IV (STD + ZOL), or ZOL plus PC q2wks (STD + ZOL + PC). The SF-diet groups received VEH (SF + VEH) or ZOL (SF + ZOL). Jaws were processed for histopathology and evaluated for ONJ prevalence and tissue-level periodontitis. RESULTS 1) 40% of STD + VEH rats developed maxillary localized periodontitis with no ONJ; 2) 50% of STD + ZOL rats developed ONJ; 3) 7% of STD + ZOL + PC rats developed ONJ (p < 0.01 vs. STD + ZOL); and 4) one SF + ZOL rat developed localized periodontitis, and no SF + VEH or SF + ZOL rats developed ONJ (p < 0.001 vs. STD + ZOL). CONCLUSIONS 1) Periodontal cleaning in ZOL-treated rats decreases localized periodontitis severity and reduces ONJ prevalence; and 2) feeding a SF-diet to ZOL-treated rats reduces both incidence of localized periodontitis and ONJ. Our data indicates strong oral microbial community shifts according to oral health condition and trends in the shifts associated with diet.
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- E J Castillo
- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, SC, United States of America; Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States of America; Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, UF, United States of America.
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, UF, United States of America.
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- VA Medical Center, Research Service, Gainesville, FL, United States of America; Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, UF College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL, United States of America.
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Zheng X, Wei W, Zhou W, Li H, Rao S, Gao L, Yang Z. Prevention and detoxification of patulin in apple and its products: A review. Food Res Int 2020; 140:110034. [PMID: 33648261 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.110034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Patulin-producing fungi pose an unavoidable problem for apple and its product quality, thereby threatening human and/or animal health. Studies on controlling the patulin-producing fungal growth and patulin contamination in apple and its products by physical methods, chemical fungicides, and biological methods have been performed for decades, but patulin contamination has not been addressed. Here, the important of studying regulation mechanism of patulin production in apple at the protein expression and metabolism levels is proposed, which will facilitate the development of controlling patulin production by using physical, chemical, and biological methods. Furthermore, the advantages or disadvantages and effects or mechanisms of using physical, chemical, biological methods to control the decay caused by Penicillium expansum and to remove patulin in food was discussed. The development of physical methods to remove patulin depends on the development of special equipment. Chemical methods are economical and efficient, if we have ensured that there are no unknown reactions or toxic by-products by using these chemicals. The biological method not only effectively controls the decay caused by Penicillium espansum, but also removes the toxins that already exist in the food. Degradation of patulin by microorganisms or biodegradation enzymes is an efficient and promising method to remove patulin in food if the microorganisms used and the degradation products are completely non-toxic.
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- Xiangfeng Zheng
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China.
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Pförringer D, Pflüger P, Waehlert L, Beivers A, Seidl F, Duscher D, Obermeier A, Kanz KG, Braun KF, Edenharter G. Emergency room as primary point of access in the German healthcare system : Objective evaluation and interview of motivation for ER entrance of 235 ER patients in a German hospital. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2019; 47:453-460. [PMID: 31209556 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01173-7] [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: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The importance of emergency rooms (ERs) as everyday healthcare suppliers is growing. Due to increasing patient flows, hospitals are forced to raise physicians' and caregivers' headcount continuously to meet the new demand of patients seeing the ER as primary point of contact in non-emergency situations. Patients from various cultural and educational backgrounds approach the ER for different reasons. Detailed understanding of these reasons and their roots is key to be able to offer guidance for patients as well as planning and staffing of hospitals in the future. AIM This study examines motivation for the entrance to the medical system via the ER in Germany via an anonymized patient survey. Evaluation in regard to socioeconomic and medical reasons is taken into account. MATERIALS AND METHODS Over the course of 210 h in the ER, a total of 235 patients were interviewed in the surgical emergency room of Klinikum rechts der Isar in the year 2016. Focus was set on standard cases to allow for facilitated comparability. Heavily injured patients were excluded from the study. RESULTS The main reasons for patients entering the ER were immediate help (45.9%) and treatment by a specialist (35.4%). Furthermore, the location/good accessibility (47.9%) and prior positive experience with the emergency room (20.7%) were decisive reasons for choosing the hospital over the outpatient sector. Analysis of demands of patients in relation to their migration background and their religious confession showed no significant difference between groups. CONCLUSION Younger patients tend to more often access the ER instead of an outpatient clinic or doctor in private practice. As a survey suits the less urgent patients, our research describes this population in detail. The need for better information of patients regarding treatment options becomes apparent. The study's outcomes aim to teach physicians as well as operators how to influence resource management in the healthcare system by meaningful information of patients. Further research may evaluate long-term results of information measures.
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- Dominik Pförringer
- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik Und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik Und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Hochschule Fresenius, Limburger Straße 2, 65510, Idstein, Germany
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- Hochschule Fresenius, Infanteriestraße 11a, 80797, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik Und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie Und Handchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik für Orthopädie Und Sportorthopädie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik Und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Klinik Und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Technische Universität München, Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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Waeschle RM, Hinz J, Bleeker F, Sliwa B, Popov A, Schmidt CE, Bauer M. [OR minute myth : Guidelines for calculation of DRG revenues per OR minute]. Anaesthesist 2016; 65:137-47. [PMID: 26829952 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-015-0124-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The economic situation in German Hospitals is tense and needs the implementation of differentiated controlling instruments. Accordingly, parameters of revenue development of different organizational units within a hospital are needed. This is particularly necessary in the revenue and cost-intensive operating theater field. So far there are only barely established productivity data for the control of operating room (OR) revenues during the year available. This article describes a valid method for the calculation of case-related revenues per OR minute conform to the diagnosis-related groups (DRG).For this purpose the relevant datasets from the OR information system and the § 21 productivity report (DRG grouping) of the University Medical Center Göttingen were combined. The revenues defined in the DRG browser of the Institute for Hospital Reimbursement (InEK) were assigned to the corresponding process times--incision-suture time (SNZ), operative preparation time and anesthesiology time--according to the InEK system. All full time stationary DRG cases treated within the OR were included and differentiated according to the surgical department responsible. The cost centers "OR section" and "anesthesia" were isolated to calculate the revenues of the operating theater. SNZ clusters and cost type groups were formed to demonstrate their impact on the revenues per OR minute. A surgical personal simultaneity factor (GZF) was calculated by division of the revenues for surgeons and anesthesiologists. This factor resembles the maximum DRG financed personnel deployment for surgeons in German hospitals.The revenue per OR minute including all cost types and DRG was 16.63 €/min. The revenues ranged from 10.45 to 24.34 €/min depending on the surgical field. The revenues were stable when SNZ clusters were analyzed. The differentiation of cost type groups revealed a revenue reduction especially after exclusion of revenues for implants and infrastructure. The calculated GZF over all surgical departments was 2.2 (range 1.9-3.6). A calculation of this factor at the DRG level can give economically relevant information about the case-related personnel deployment.This analysis shows for the first time the DRG-conform calculation of revenues per OR minute. There is a strong dependency on the considered cost type and the performing surgical field. Repetitive analyses are necessary due to the lack of reference values and are a suitable tool to monitor the revenue development after measures for process optimization. Comparative analyses within different surgical fields on this data base should be avoided. The demonstrated method can be used as a guideline for other hospitals to calculate the DRG revenues within the OR. This enables pursuing cost-effectiveness analysis by comparing these revenues with cost data from the cost unit accounting at a DRG or case level.
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Matosic D, Ntoumanis N, Boardley ID, Sedikides C, Stewart BD, Chatzisarantis N. Narcissism and coach interpersonal style: A self-determination theory perspective. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2015; 27:254-261. [PMID: 26689999 PMCID: PMC6849559 DOI: 10.1111/sms.12635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [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] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Athletes' sport experiences are often influenced by the interpersonal styles of communication used by their coaches. Research on personality antecedents of such styles is scarce. We examined the link between a well-researched personality trait, namely narcissism, and two types of coaching interpersonal style, namely autonomy-supportive and controlling styles. We also tested the mediating roles of dominance and empathic concern in explaining the relations between narcissism and the two coaching interpersonal styles. United Kingdom-based coaches (N = 211) from various sports completed a multi-section questionnaire assessing the study variables. Regression analyses revealed a positive direct relation between narcissism and controlling coach behaviors. Furthermore, empathy (but not dominance) mediated the positive and negative indirect effects of narcissism on controlling and autonomy-supported interpersonal styles, respectively. We discuss these findings in terms of their implications for coaching and the quality of athletes' sport experiences.
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- D Matosic
- School of Sport Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Psychology & Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Sport Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Psychology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Psychology & Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Escher A, Boll D. [Business intelligence in radiology. Challenges and opportunities]. Radiologe 2015; 55:896-900. [PMID: 26358360 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-015-0014-5] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Due to economic pressures and need for higher transparency, a ubiquitous availability of administrative information is needed. Therefore radiology managers should consider implementing business intelligence (BI) solutions. BI is defined as a systemic approach to support decision-making in business administration. It is an important part of the overall strategy of an organization. Implementation and operation is initially associated with costs and for a successful launch important prerequisites must be fulfilled. First, a suitable product must be selected, followed by the technical and organizational implementation. After consideration of the type of data to be collected and a system of key performance indicators must be established. BI replaces classic retrospective business reporting with multidimensional and multifactorial analyses, real-time monitoring, and predictive analyses. The benefits of BI include the rapid availability of important information and the depth of possible data analysis. The simple and intuitive use of modern BI applications by the users themselves (!) combined with a continuous availability of information is the key to success. Professional BI will be an important part of management in radiology in the future.
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- A Escher
- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Schweiz.
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- Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Schweiz
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