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Brown PM, George AM, van Boxtel JJA, Lewis A. Drive in the Moment: An evaluation of a web-based tool designed to reduce smartphone use among young drivers. Traffic Inj Prev 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37306689 DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2023.2218509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Young drivers are overrepresented in road traffic crashes and fatalities. Distracted driving, including use of a smartphone while driving (SWD), is a major risk factor for crashes for this age group. We evaluated a web-based tool (Drive in the Moment or DITM) designed to reduce SWD among young drivers. METHODS A pretest-posttest experimental design with a follow-up was used to assess the efficacy of the DITM intervention on SWD intentions and behaviors, and perceived risk (of having a crash and of being apprehended by the police) associated with SWD. One hundred and eighty young drivers (aged 17-25 years old) were randomly assigned to either the DITM intervention or a control group where participants completed an unrelated activity. Self-reported measures of SWD and perceptions of risk were obtained pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention and at a follow-up 25 days after the intervention. RESULTS Participants who engaged with the DITM showed a significant reduction in the number of times they used their SWD at follow-up compared to their pre-intervention scores. Future intentions to SWD were also reduced from pre-intervention to post-intervention and follow-up. There was also an increase in the perceived risk of SWD following the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Our evaluation of DITM suggests that the intervention had an impact on reducing SWD among young drivers. Further research is needed to establish which particular elements of the DITM are associated with reductions in SWD and whether similar findings would be identified in other age groups.
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- Patricia M Brown
- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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Murray K, Rieger E, Brown PM, Brichacek A, Walker I. Body image explains differences in intuitive eating between men and women: Examining indirect effects across negative and positive body image. Body Image 2023; 45:369-381. [PMID: 37087957 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.03.018] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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Intuitive eating is an adaptive and flexible form of eating. Men report higher rates of intuitive eating than women. Objectification processes are proposed to underlie this (binary) gender difference due to the intense body-related pressures that disrupt body image in women. The current study is the first known to test whether body image indirectly explains lower levels of intuitive eating in women relative to men. A cross-sectional sample of 498 adults aged 18-74 years recruited through Prolific completed an online survey assessing intuitive eating and negative and positive body image indicators. Women reported poorer body image and lower levels of intuitive eating compared to men. Significant indirect effects suggested body image explained gender differences in intuitive eating, controlling for age and body mass index. In women relative to men, greater body surveillance and lower aesthetic satisfaction explained lower total intuitive eating and reliance on hunger and satiety, greater aesthetic investment explained lower total intuitive eating and eating for physical reasons, and lower functionality investment explained lower body-food choice congruence. More research is needed, but findings suggest programs may benefit from decreasing critical views of appearance and strengthening functionality investment in women to reduce gender differences in intuitive eating.
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- Kristen Murray
- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Building 39, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia; Discipline of Psychology, University of Canberra, Building 12, Faculty of Health, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Building 39, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychology, University of Canberra, Building 12, Faculty of Health, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychology, University of Canberra, Building 12, Faculty of Health, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Building 39, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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Stanley SK, Day C, Brown PM. Masculinity Matters for Meat Consumption: An Examination of Self-Rated Gender Typicality, Meat Consumption, and Veg*nism in Australian Men and Women. Sex Roles 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11199-023-01346-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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AbstractPrevious research shows that men eat more meat than women. We explore the extent to which self-rated gender typicality explains differences in meat consumption intentions and behaviour. We recruited a large sample (N = 4897) of Australian men and women to complete an online survey about their attitudes and intentions regarding meat consumption and abstention and measured their self-rated gender typicality (the extent men view themselves as masculine, and women view themselves as feminine). We used moderated regression analyses to investigate self-rated gender typicality as a moderator of the relationship between gender and meat-related variables. We demonstrated that for men, identifying as more masculine was associated with a lower likelihood of reducing meat consumption or considering veg*nism, and a greater belief that eating meat is normal. We also found that men, and those with more gender-typical self-ratings (regardless of gender), viewed meat as more natural, necessary, and nice. These findings suggest that self-rated gender typicality may be relevant for understanding gender differences in meat consumption behaviours. Appeals to adopt low- or no-meat diets may be more effective if they consider the ways Australian diets are interconnected with genders and identities. Increasing acceptance of alternative masculinities, and developing masculinity-friendly advertising of plant-based foods, could be useful in promoting meat reduction.
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Ogden J, Brown PM, George AM. Young drivers and smartphone use: The impact of legal and non-legal deterrents. J Safety Res 2022; 83:329-338. [PMID: 36481024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.09.007] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Young drivers continue to be overrepresented in road crash statistics and smartphone use has been identified as a dangerous form of driver distraction. Previous research has identified factors encouraging drivers to use their mobile phone, with few examining what deters drivers. This study examines the influence of legal and non-legal deterrents on smartphone use while driving (SWD) in a young adult sample. METHOD An online survey was administered to a sample of 524 Australian drivers aged 17-25 years. Measures included demographic variables, legal deterrents (certainty, severity, and swiftness), and non-legal deterrents: social loss (peers and parents), internal loss (anticipated regret) and physical loss (injury to self/others). Self-reported SWD was the outcome variable, measured separately for initiating SWD and responding SWD behaviors. RESULTS Responding behaviors were reported more frequently than initiating, and social, internal, and physical loss were perceived as higher for initiating versus responding behaviors. Anticipated action regret and physical loss were significant negative predictors of SWD across both modalities of communication. Anticipated inaction regret was also a significant positive predictor of initiating behaviors. Both legal deterrents and social loss were non-significant predictors for both modalities of SWD. CONCLUSIONS The results reinforce previous evidence showing that legal deterrence variables are not consistently effective at reducing offending behaviors. Future research should continue to explore the effect of non-legal deterrents across different modalities of SWD. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Road safety interventions aimed at young drivers should evaluate the impact of highlighting anticipated regret and potential injury to self and others associated with risky driving behaviors, such as SWD.
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- Joannah Ogden
- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
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- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
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- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
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Bechtold ML, Brown PM, Escuro A, Grenda B, Johnston T, Kozeniecki M, Limketkai BN, Nelson KK, Powers J, Ronan A, Schober N, Strang BJ, Swartz C, Turner J, Tweel L, Walker R, Epp L, Malone A. When is enteral nutrition indicated? JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2022; 46:1470-1496. [PMID: 35838308 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2364] [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: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Enteral nutrition (EN) is a vital component of nutrition around the world. EN allows for delivery of nutrients to those who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by oral intake alone. Common questions regarding EN are when to initiate and in what scenarios it is safe. The answers to these questions are often complex and require an evidence-based approach. The Board of Directors of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) established an Enteral Nutrition Committtee to address the important questions surrounding the indications for EN. Consensus recommendations were established based on eight extremely clinically relevant questions regarding EN indications as deemed by the Enteral Nutrition Committee. These consensus recommendations may act as a guide for clinicians and stakeholders on difficult questions pertaining to indications for EN. This paper was approved by the ASPEN Board of Directors.
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- Morrison Healthcare at Atrium Health Navicant, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Nutrition Support Team, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Nursing Research and Professional Practice, Parkview Health System, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
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- Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Eugene, Oregon, USA
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- Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Atlanta, Newnan, Georgia, USA
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- Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Curll SL, Stanley SK, Brown PM, O'Brien LV. Nature connectedness in the climate change context: Implications for climate action and mental health. Translational Issues in Psychological Science 2022. [DOI: 10.1037/tps0000329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Mostyn Sullivan B, George AM, Brown PM. Impulsivity facets and mobile phone use while driving: Indirect effects via mobile phone involvement. Accid Anal Prev 2021; 150:105907. [PMID: 33310646 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2020.105907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Mobile phone use while driving (MWD) is a threat to road safety, particularly for younger drivers. Research suggests impulsivity may be a psychological risk factor for MWD, however, the literature is limited. The current study examined the unique contributions of impulsivity facets on different social interactive MWD behaviours, and whether these relationships were influenced by mobile phone involvement. Eight hundred and fifty-three young drivers aged 17-25 years (Mage = 19.89; 74 % female) completed an online questionnaire which included measures of the five-facet model of impulsivity, mobile phone involvement, and MWD (initiating, monitoring/reading, and responding to social communications). Of impulsivity facets, lower premeditation and higher positive urgency significantly predicted each MWD behaviour, while higher sensation seeking significantly predicted responding only, providing some support for differential relationships of impulsivity facets with MWD. Mobile phone involvement was a more robust predictor of MWD. Moreover, there were significant indirect effects of positive and negative urgency via mobile phone involvement for all three MWD behaviours. Findings highlight the importance of mobile phone involvement for explaining MWD which should be addressed in future studies.
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, Australia
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McKenzie EL, Brown PM. "Just see the person who is still a person (…) they still have feelings": Qualitative description of the skills required to establish therapeutic alliance with patients with a diagnosis of dementia. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:274-285. [PMID: 32929808 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Establishing a relationship is considered the foundation of providing person-centred care (PCC) when working with a person who has a diagnosis of dementia. Currently, there is a lack of consensus about the how to develop this relationship. This aim of this study was to explore the key skills adopted by clinicians to establish an effective care relationship, referred to as therapeutic alliance, specific to working with patients who have dementia. Participants were clinicians (nursing and allied health professionals) from two older person's mental health service teams (inpatient and community) who routinely provided clinical care to patients with a diagnosis of dementia. Participants self-selected from a purposive sample to complete a semi-structured interview about their provision of care to, and strategies used to engage with, people with a diagnosis of dementia. Exploratory qualitative thematic analysis was conducted using mixed inductive and deductive procedures. Five themes were identified as the interpersonal skills used to develop relationships with patients including the following: empathy, unconditional positive regard, congruence, psychological flexibility, and communication. Findings from this study provide direction for training of clinicians employed in a dementia setting and can also be generalized to other non-specific clinical settings where clinicians may incidentally provide treatment to patients with a diagnosis of dementia.
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- Ellen L McKenzie
- University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Rickwood D, Thomas K, M. Brown P, Prowse H. Mental Illness Education through Stories of Lived Experience: Validation Review of the DoNOHarm Framework. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion 2021. [DOI: 10.32604/ijmhp.2021.017613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Curll SL, Brown PM. Weight stigma and psychological distress: A moderated mediation model of social identification and internalised bias. Body Image 2020; 35:207-216. [PMID: 33049458 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Links between weight stigma and negative health outcomes are well documented, but risk and protective factors remain unclear. In this study, 458 higher-weight Australian adults completed online self-report measures of perceived weight stigma, weight-based social identification (identity centrality), internalised weight bias, and psychological distress. Associations between these variables were investigated in line with the rejection-identification model and the social identity approach to health. Perceived stigma was positively associated with social identification and psychological distress. Simple mediation analysis showed a positive indirect effect of perceived stigma on psychological distress through social identification. However, moderated mediation analysis revealed that this indirect effect was dependent on internalised bias. Among participants who reported low internalised bias, social identification was associated with lower psychological distress; but for those with high internalised bias, this relationship was reversed. Findings suggest that perceived weight stigma, weight-based social identification, and internalised weight bias are key factors that should be considered together in the design and evaluation of interventions to improve the mental health of higher-weight individuals.
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- Sonia L Curll
- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia.
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- Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia.
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Objective: Measurement feedback systems provide clinicians with regular snapshots of a client's mental health status, which can be used in treatment planning and client feedback. There are numerous barriers to clinicians using outcome measures routinely. This study aimed to investigate factors affecting the use of a measurement feedback system across youth mental health settings. Methods: The participants were 210 clinicians from headspace youth mental health services across Australia. They were surveyed on predictors and use of MyLifeTracker, a routine outcome measure. This was explored through three processes: looking at MyLifeTracker before session, using MyLifeTracker in treatment planning, and providing feedback of MyLifeTracker scores to clients. Results: Clinicians were more likely to look at MyLifeTracker before session, less likely to use it in treatment planning, and least likely to provide MyLifeTracker scores to clients. Each measurement feedback system process had a distinct group of predictors. Perceptions of MyLifeTracker's practicality was the only significant predictor of all three processes. Conclusion: Practically, organisations and supervisors can increase the use of measurement feedback systems through targeted supports.
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- Benjamin Kwan
- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.,Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation National Office, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia
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McKenzie EL, Brown PM. The provision of person-centred dementia care in the context of mental health co-morbidities: 'It can be upsetting and distressing and it's incredibly sad'. Australas J Ageing 2020; 40:e133-e142. [PMID: 33015925 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12860] [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: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore health professionals' (clinicians) approach to the provision of care in a dementia setting. METHODS Participants were clinicians from two older persons' mental health services (community and inpatient). Participants completed an interview about strategies to engage with, and barriers to providing person-centred care to consumers with a co-morbid diagnosis of dementia. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS Three main themes were developed through analysis of the interview data: (1) overall approach to care (synthesis of care and cure principles), (2) the challenges in the provision of care, and (3) coping strategies to manage care demands. CONCLUSION Developing a relationship with a patient and attending to their medical needs were seen as optimal care, relevant to both person-centred and task-oriented approaches to dementia care. Clinicians also highlighted the importance of their own personal resources and attitudes in shaping the type of care provided.
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- Ellen L McKenzie
- University of Canberra, University of Canberra Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Brown PM, Rogne T, Solligård E. The promise and pitfalls of composite endpoints in sepsis and COVID-19 clinical trials. Pharm Stat 2020; 20:413-417. [PMID: 32893957 DOI: 10.1002/pst.2070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Composite endpoints reveal the tendency for statistical convention to arise locally within subfields. Composites are familiar in cardiovascular trials, yet almost unknown in sepsis. However, the VITAMINS trial in patients with septic shock adopted a composite of mortality and vasopressor-free days, and an ordinal scale describing patient status rapidly became standard in COVID studies. Aware that recent use could incite interest in such endpoints, we are motivated to flag their potential value and pitfalls for sepsis research and COVID studies.
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- P M Brown
- Gemini Center for Sepsis Research, Clinic of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, St. Olav's hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Gemini Center for Sepsis Research, Clinic of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, St. Olav's hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Gemini Center for Sepsis Research, Clinic of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, St. Olav's hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Ong CS, Yesantharao P, Brown PM, Canner JK, Brown TA, Sussman MS, Whitman GJR. Nutrition Support After Cardiac Surgery: Lessons Learned From a Prospective Study. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 33:109-115. [PMID: 32610197 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2020.06.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The importance of postoperative nutrition support (NS) has been poorly recognized in cardiac surgery. In this population, we aim to describe the delivery of NS, factors affecting calorie/protein delivery and NS-associated morbidity. From January 2015 to January 2017, we prospectively observed all cardiac surgery patients at a single institution who could not take nutrition orally, requiring postoperative NS, either enteral or parenteral, for the duration of NS up to 14 days. We compared outcomes to patients without NS and examined NS indications, factors affecting its delivery and its associated complications. Nine percent of patients (232/2603) required NS for a total of 1938 NS-days. The most common indication was mechanical ventilation. NS met 69% of daily caloric needs. On days when tube feeds (TFs) were held (mean of 13 hours), this decreased to 43%, compared to 96% when TFs were not held (P < 0.001). The most common reason for holding TFs was procedures. When TFs were supplemented with parenteral nutrition (TFs + PN), 86% of daily caloric needs were met. Even on days when TFs were held, this only dropped to 77% (TFs + PN), compared to 36% (TFs-only). By multivariable logistic regression, elemental and semielemental formulas, TF volume, and postpyloric feeds increased the risk of diarrhea, occurring in 28% of patients and 18% of TF-days. In cardiac surgery patients given postoperative NS, mortality and morbidity were an order of magnitude higher than those able to be fed orally. Enteral feeding delivered approximately two-thirds of needs, but PN supplementation dramatically improved this. Diarrhea was common, associated with the postpyloric route, increasing TF volume, and nonintact formula.
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- Chin Siang Ong
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Ong CS, Brown PM, Yesantharao P, Zhou X, Young A, Canner JK, Quinlan M, Brown EF, Sussman MS, Whitman GJ. Vasoactive and Inotropic Support, Tube Feeding, and Ischemic Gut Complications After Cardiac Surgery. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2020; 44:1461-1467. [DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Chin Siang Ong
- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
- Division of Cardiac Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Department of Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland USA
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Larkings JS, Brown PM, Scholz B. Addressing causal beliefs in treatment: insights from mental health practitioners in Australia. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2019.1690631] [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: 10/25/2022]
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- Discipline of Psychology, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia
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- ANU Medical School, The Australian National University, Acton, ACT, Australia
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Hunt MF, Pierre AS, Zhou X, Lui C, Lo BD, Brown PM, Whitman GJ, Choi CW. Nutritional Support in Postcardiotomy Shock Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients: A Prospective, Observational Study. J Surg Res 2019; 244:257-264. [PMID: 31302323 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite the 6000 patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) annually, there is a paucity of data regarding the nutritional management of these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a prospective, observational study of nutrition in postcardiotomy shock patients at our institution. Over a 3.5-year study period, we identified 50 ECMO patients and 225 non-ECMO patients. We identified type, amount, duration, and disruption of nutritional delivery by cohort. The primary outcome was percent of caloric goal met, and secondary outcome was gastrointestinal complications. RESULTS ECMO patients met less of their caloric (29% versus 40%, P = 0.017) and protein goals (34% versus 55%, P < 0.001) compared with non-ECMO patients. Tube feeds were administered more slowly (26 versus 37 mL/h, P < 0.001) and held for longer (8.3 versus 4.5 h/d, P < 0.001) in ECMO patients because of procedures (60%) and high-dose pressors (20% versus 7%, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that ECMO decreased caloric intake by 14%, with no detected increased risk of gastrointestinal complications. CONCLUSIONS -ECMO patients received significantly less nutrition support compared with a non-ECMO population. Tube feed hold deficits could potentially be avoided by utilizing postpyloric tubes to feed through procedures, by eliminating holds for vasopressors/inotropes in hemodynamically stable patients, or by establishing volume-based feeding protocols. Further clinical studies are needed to establish efficacy of these interventions and to understand the impact of nutrition on outcomes in ECMO patients.
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- Megan F Hunt
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Moore MM, Brown PM. The association of self-regulation, habit, and mindfulness with texting while driving. Accid Anal Prev 2019; 123:20-28. [PMID: 30448709 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2018.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 09/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The saturation of mobile phones throughout Australia has led to some individuals being unable to regulate their use within situations that are inappropriate or risky. One of the most prevalent risky mobile phone use behaviours is texting while driving. Attempts to explain texting while driving suggest cognitive variables and personality characteristics are key factors. This study explored relationships between trait self-regulation, habitual text messaging, trait mindfulness, and texting while driving. One hundred and seventy participants comprising Australian undergraduate psychology students and members of the public completed an online survey measuring trait self-regulation, habitual text messaging behaviour, trait mindfulness, and frequency of texting while driving. It was found that habitual texting behaviour mediated the relationship between trait self-regulation and frequency of texting while driving. Additionally, trait mindfulness moderated the relationship between habit and texting while driving, such that habitual texting was significantly, positively related to texting while driving, but only for individuals with low to moderate trait mindfulness. These results suggest personality constructs related to attention, awareness, and control of behaviour play a significant role in counteracting the association that habitual texting behaviour has with the frequency of texting while driving. As these traits are considered malleable, this association may be applicable in future development of intervention programs aimed at increasing control over mobile phone use and reducing the frequency with which people text while driving.
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- Melanie M Moore
- Centre for Applied Psychology, Kirinari Street, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 2617, Australia.
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, Kirinari Street, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 2617, Australia.
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Larkings JS, Brown PM. Do biogenetic causal beliefs reduce mental illness stigma in people with mental illness and in mental health professionals? A systematic review. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2018; 27:928-941. [PMID: 28942615 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Viewing mental illness as an 'illness like any other' and promoting biogenetic causes have been explored as a stigma-reduction strategy. The relationship between causal beliefs and mental illness stigma has been researched extensively in the general public, but has gained less attention in more clinically-relevant populations (i.e. people with mental illness and mental health professionals). A systematic review examining whether endorsing biogenetic causes decreases mental illness stigma in people with mental illness and mental health professionals was undertaken using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. Multiple databases were searched, and studies that explored the relationship between biogenetic causal beliefs and mental illness stigma in people with mental illness or mental health professionals were considered. Studies were included if they focussed on depression, schizophrenia, or mental illness in general, were in English, and had adult participants. The search identified 11 journal articles reporting on 15 studies, which were included in this review. Of these, only two provided evidence that endorsing biogenetic causes was associated with less mental illness stigma in people with mental illness or mental health professionals. The majority of studies in the present review (n = 10) found that biogenetic causal beliefs were associated with increased stigma or negative attitudes towards mental illness. The present review highlights the lack of research exploring the impacts of endorsing biogenetic causes in people with mental illness and mental health professionals. Clinical implications associated with these results are discussed, and suggestions are made for further research that examines the relationship between causal beliefs and treatment variables.
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- Josephine S Larkings
- Department of Health, Psychology, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Department of Health, Psychology, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Background: Causal beliefs are thought to influence consumers' perceptions of their mental illness and self-stigma, and may impact treatment and recovery. Understanding consumers' perspective on causes being addressed in treatment is vital to help guide future research and improve services. Aim: This study aimed to explore consumers' views on causes of mental illness being addressed in treatment, along with their subjective experiences of how causes were focused on in their treatment. Methods: Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 consumers who self-identified as having a mental illness. A thematic analytic framework was used to identify and analyse themes that emerged within the data. Results: Consumers believed that causes were important and should be addressed in treatment, and identified several associated benefits including increased insight/personal understanding of their illness, symptom management and relapse prevention and reduced self-blame. Negative consequences and considerations were also identified. Conclusion: Causes help consumers make sense of their illness, and consumers would like causes to be addressed in treatment. More research is needed on how mental health professionals can address causes effectively as consumers are currently dissatisfied with how causes were discussed in their treatment.
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- a Discipline of Psychology, University of Canberra , Bruce , Australia and
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- b SYNERGY Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, University of Canberra and ACT Health , Woden , Australia
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Ohkuma RE, Crawford TC, Brown PM, Grimm JC, Magruder JT, Kilic A, Suarez-Pierre A, Snyder S, Wood JD, Schneider E, Sussman MS, Whitman GJR. A Novel Risk Score to Predict the Need for Nutrition Support After Cardiac Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2017. [PMID: 28625392 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND In specific patients, early postoperative nutrition mitigates malnutrition-related morbidity and mortality. The goal of this study was to develop and validate a prediction score designed to stratify patients immediately after cardiac surgery according to risk for nutrition support (NS). METHODS We identified adult cardiac surgery patients at our institution in 2012 requiring postoperative NS, enteral or parenteral. Using multivariable logistic regression modeling, we developed a Johns Hopkins Hospital Nutrition Support (JHH NS) score from relative odds ratios generated by variables that independently predicted the need for NS. The JHH NS score was then prospectively validated using all patients undergoing cardiac surgery in 2015. RESULTS Among 1,056 patients in the derivation cohort, 87 (8%) required postoperative NS. Seven variables were identified on multivariable analysis as independent predictors of NS need and were used to create the JHH NS score. Scores ranged from 0 to 36. Each 1-point increase in the JHH NS score was associated with a 20% increase in the risk of requiring NS (odds ratio 1.20, p < 0.001). The c-statistic of the regression model for NS was 0.85. In all, 115 of 1,336 patients (8.6%) in the validation cohort required NS. Observed rates of NS in the validation group correlated positively with predicted rates (r = 0.89). CONCLUSIONS The JHH NS score reliably stratified patients at risk for the need for postoperative NS. This easily calculable and highly predictive screening tool may expedite timing of initiation of NS in patients at high risk for not being able to physically take in adequate nutrition.
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- Rika E Ohkuma
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Center for Surgery and Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.
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McKenzie EL, Brown PM, Mak AS, Chamberlain P. 'Old and ill': death anxiety and coping strategies influencing health professionals' well-being and dementia care. Aging Ment Health 2017; 21:634-641. [PMID: 26900723 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2016.1144711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This paper examined the psychological factors that influence the well-being of health professionals who work with people with dementia and the types of care (person-centred or task-oriented) provided to these patients. METHODS The literature was reviewed to identify the factors influencing the well-being of, and types of care provided by, health professionals working with people experiencing dementia. RESULTS Based on our review of the literature, we propose that approaches to care and the well-being of health professionals working with dementia patients are influenced by the characterisation of dementia as a terminal illness that typically occurs in older people. Drawing upon terror management theory, we argue that exposure to dementia patients is likely to promote awareness of one's own mortality and death-related anxiety. A theoretical model is presented which posits that health professionals working in dementia care draw on experiential avoidance to manage this anxiety. Both death anxiety, and coping strategies, such as experiential avoidance, used to manage this anxiety may influence health professionals' approaches to care of, and attitudes towards, dementia patients. We also suggest a bi-directional relationship between health professionals' approaches to care and well-being. CONCLUSION Recommendations are made regarding future directions for research and implications for training of health professionals providing direct service or consultation in dementia care.
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- Ellen L McKenzie
- a Centre for Applied Psychology , University of Canberra , Canberra , Australia
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- a Centre for Applied Psychology , University of Canberra , Canberra , Australia
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- a Centre for Applied Psychology , University of Canberra , Canberra , Australia
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- a Centre for Applied Psychology , University of Canberra , Canberra , Australia.,b School of Psychology , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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Brown PM, Tzannes S, Nguyen S, White J, Langova V. LOPP chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for dogs with T-cell lymphoma. Vet Comp Oncol 2017; 16:108-113. [PMID: 28508557 DOI: 10.1111/vco.12318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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: 02/03/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to describe the use of a lomustine (CCNU), vincristine, procarbazine and prednisolone (LOPP) protocol used for treatment of chemotherapy naive T-cell lymphoma patients and to describe the response rate, toxicity and disease-free interval compared historically to CHOP chemotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective case study of 31 dogs with naïve T-cell lymphoma treated with a lomustine (CCNU), vincristine, procarbazine and prednisolone (LOPP) protocol. RESULTS Thirty-one dogs with T cell lymphoma were treated. The overall response rate was 97%. Of the 30 dogs that had a response to LOPP chemotherapy, the median disease free interval was 176 days (range 0-1745 days). The median overall survival time for this study group was 323 days (range 51-1758 days). All deaths in this study were attributable to lymphoma. CONCLUSION LOPP chemotherapy for T cell lymphoma is well tolerated with a low toxicity profile and an excellent overall response rate. This protocol showed minimal toxicity and comparable disease free interval and survival times for canine high grade T cell lymphoma treated with CHOP.
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- P M Brown
- Department of Oncology, Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), North Ryde, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), North Ryde, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), North Ryde, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), North Ryde, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), North Ryde, Australia
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- Ellen L McKenzie
- Centre for Applied Psychology; University of Canberra; Canberra Australian Capital Territory Australia
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- Centre for Applied Psychology; University of Canberra; Canberra Australian Capital Territory Australia
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Thomas KA, Rickwood DJ, Brown PM. Symptoms, functioning and quality of life after treatment in a residential sub-acute mental health service in Australia. Health Soc Care Community 2017; 25:243-254. [PMID: 26511110 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess clients' and service providers' perspectives on changes in mental health after an admission to a residential recovery-focused, sub-acute service, in Australia. Clients were either step-up clients, entering the service directly from the community, or step-down clients who were transitioning from an inpatient unit to home. During the 30-month period of data collection (August 2011 to January 2014) all clients (N = 102) were invited to participate in the longitudinal study and 41 clients consented to be involved (38% response rate). At admission and exit, participants completed the Behaviour and Symptom Identification Scale (Basis-32) and service providers completed the Life Skills Profile-16 and Health of the Nations Outcome Scales. Follow-up data 3 months after exit were available for 12 clients, including the Basis-32 and a self-report measure of quality of life (Assessment of Quality of Life 8-dimension). Both client groups reported positive improvements between admission and exit in the areas of relation to self and others, psychosis, daily living and presence of depression or anxiety symptoms. Service providers reported gains for clients in the areas of self-care, level of symptoms and presence of social problems. At 3 months, clients generally reported positive quality of life, although there was no significant change in symptoms and functioning. This study demonstrates that after an admission to a sub-acute service, step-up clients experience an improvement in their symptoms and functioning, have avoided a hospital admission and are well enough to return home. Step-down clients also experience further improvements in their symptoms and functioning, indicating that the service has assisted them in their transition to independent living after a hospital admission. Sub-acute residential units provide a continuation of care for inpatients preparing to return home, and people with a mental health problem living in the community who experience an escalation in symptoms and prefer an alternative to hospital.
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- Kerry A Thomas
- Centre for Applied Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Miller AJ, Cashmore RG, Marchevsky AM, Havlicek M, Brown PM, Fearnside SM. Negative pressure wound therapy using a portable single-use device for free skin grafts on the distal extremity in seven dogs. Aust Vet J 2016; 94:309-16. [DOI: 10.1111/avj.12474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- AJ Miller
- Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Level 1, 1 Richardson Place North Ryde, Sydney New South Wales 2113 Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Level 1, 1 Richardson Place North Ryde, Sydney New South Wales 2113 Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Level 1, 1 Richardson Place North Ryde, Sydney New South Wales 2113 Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Level 1, 1 Richardson Place North Ryde, Sydney New South Wales 2113 Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Level 1, 1 Richardson Place North Ryde, Sydney New South Wales 2113 Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Level 1, 1 Richardson Place North Ryde, Sydney New South Wales 2113 Australia
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An experiment (N= 60) was conducted to examine the hypothesis that the illusory correlation effect is underpinned by a process of seeking to identify meaningful differences between social categories. It was reasoned that the effect would be weaker in an experimental condition in which the identity of the majority and minority groups was based on a characteristic (right- and left-handedness, respectively) that was less relevant to evaluative differentiation than in a control condition. This argument was supported by the predicted differences (a) in levels of illusory correlation across control and experimental conditions and (b) self-reports indicating that control participants sought to develop more differentiated impressions of groups than did participants in the experimental condition. The results support claims that the stereotyping process underpinning illusory correlation is structured by social meaning.
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McKenzie EL, Brown PM, Mak AS, Chamberlain P. P3‐338: Nursing Students’ Death Anxiety Associated With Both Age and Illness of Dementia Patients. Alzheimers Dement 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2016.06.2003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mulligan EJ, George AM, Brown PM. Social anxiety and drinking game participation among university students: the moderating role of drinking to cope. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2016; 42:726-734. [DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2016.1188934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Ellen J. Mulligan
- Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Ohkuma R, Kilic A, Brown PM, Wood JD, Sussman MS, Whitman GJ. The need for nutritional support after cardiac surgery is predictable using a novel risk score. J Am Coll Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.08.083] [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] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The current study investigated the impact of intercultural contact between domestic and international students on attitudes toward international students, and potential mediators of this relationship. A total of 247 Australian-born domestic undergraduates completed a survey of the quantity and quality of their contact with international students, levels of intergroup anxiety (IA) and intercultural communication emotions (ICE), and their attitudes toward international students. Positive quality of intercultural contact, less IA, and more positive ICE were all related to more positive attitudes toward international students. In addition, ICE mediated the relationship between positive quality of contact and attitudes, and between IA and attitudes. Quality of contact exerted both direct and indirect effects (via IA and intercultural communications emotions) on intergroup attitudes. Results highlight the importance of addressing communication barriers and the emotions associated with these when promoting positive interactions between domestic and international students. Suggestions are made for a theoretical integration of intergroup and communication-based perspectives when considering attitudes toward linguistically diverse outgroups like international students.
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Pratt AG, Brown PM, Cockell SJ, Wilson G, Isaacs JD. A3.2 A CD4+ T-Cell Gene Expression Signature Predicts Drug Survival on Methotrexate Monotherapy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-203216.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Wood WA, Whitley J, Goyal R, Brown PM, Sharf A, Irons R, Rao KV, Essenmacher A, Serody JS, Coghill JM, Armistead PM, Sarantopoulos S, Gabriel DA, Shea TC. Effectiveness of etoposide chemomobilization in lymphoma patients undergoing auto-SCT. Bone Marrow Transplant 2012; 48:771-6. [PMID: 23165501 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2012.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The effectiveness of stem cell mobilization with G-CSF in lymphoma patients is suboptimal. We reviewed our institutional experience using chemomobilization with etoposide (VP-16; 375 mg/m(2) on days +1 and +2) and G-CSF (5 μg/kg twice daily from day +3 through the final day of collection) in 159 patients with lymphoma. This approach resulted in successful mobilization (>2 × 10(6) CD34+ cells collected) in 94% of patients (83% within 4 apheresis sessions). Fifty-seven percent of patients yielded at least 5 × 10(6) cells in 2 days and were defined as good mobilizers. The regimen was safe with a low rate of rehospitalization. Average costs were $14 923 for good mobilizers and $27 044 for poor mobilizers (P<0.05). Using our data, we performed a 'break-even' analysis that demonstrated that adding two doses of Plerixafor to predicted poor mobilizers at the time of first CD34+ cell count would achieve cost neutrality if the frequency of good mobilizers were to increase by 21%, while the frequency of good mobilizers would need to increase by 25% if three doses of Plerixafor were used. We conclude that chemomobilization with etoposide and G-CSF in patients with lymphoma is effective, with future opportunities for cost-neutral improvement using novel agents.
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- W A Wood
- Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Lineberger Comprehensive Center Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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Zambrowicz B, Freiman J, Brown PM, Frazier KS, Turnage A, Bronner J, Ruff D, Shadoan M, Banks P, Mseeh F, Rawlins DB, Goodwin NC, Mabon R, Harrison BA, Wilson A, Sands A, Powell DR. LX4211, a dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor, improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2012; 92:158-69. [PMID: 22739142 PMCID: PMC3400893 DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2012.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Thirty-six patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were randomized 1:1:1 to receive a once-daily oral dose of placebo or 150 or 300 mg of the dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor LX4211 for 28 days. Relative to placebo, LX4211 enhanced urinary glucose excretion by inhibiting SGLT2-mediated renal glucose reabsorption; markedly and significantly improved multiple measures of glycemic control, including fasting plasma glucose, oral glucose tolerance, and HbA(1c); and significantly lowered serum triglycerides. LX4211 also mediated trends for lower weight, lower blood pressure, and higher glucagon-like peptide-1 levels. In a follow-up single-dose study in 12 patients with T2DM, LX4211 (300 mg) significantly increased glucagon-like peptide-1 and peptide YY levels relative to pretreatment values, probably by delaying SGLT1-mediated intestinal glucose absorption. In both studies, LX4211 was well tolerated without evidence of increased gastrointestinal side effects. These data support further study of LX4211-mediated dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibition as a novel mechanism of action in the treatment of T2DM.
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- B Zambrowicz
- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Woodlands, Texas, USA
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- The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Saunders J, Boroujerdi MA, Brown PM, Carsons ER, Hall SE, Umpleby AM, Sönksen PH. Isotope turnover studies in uncontrolled diabetes and the effects of insulin. Ciba Found Symp 2008; 87:273-92. [PMID: 7042241 DOI: 10.1002/9780470720691.ch15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Turnover rates of glucose, free fatty acids (FFA) and leucine have been measured in newly diagnosed, uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetic (IDD) patients. The results have been compared with data collected from the same patients while on conventional insulin therapy as well as after overnight intravenous infusion of insulin with sustained normoglycaemia. The data have been analysed by compartmental and non-compartmental methods and the results have been compared with simultaneously collected data on respiratory exchange. Oxidation rates of 14C-labelled substrates have also been measured. Tracer studies were done on established diabetics after insulin withdrawal and subsequent intravenous infusion of insulin at different rates. The results confirm the in vivo importance of the glucose-fatty acid cycle, indicating that when glucose, FFA and ketone bodies are available in excess it is FFA and ketones that are metabolized in preference to glucose. The data emphasize the importance of increased production rates rather than decreased utilization rates in producing high concentrations of substrates in the plasma of insulin-deficient patients.
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Brown PM, Farquhar CM, Lethaby A, Sadler LC, Johnson NP. Cost-effectiveness analysis of levonorgestrel intrauterine system and thermal balloon ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding. BJOG 2006; 113:797-803. [PMID: 16827763 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.00944.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the cost-effectiveness of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) (Mirena; Schering Co., Turku, Finland) and thermal balloon ablation (Thermachoicetrade mark; Gynecare Inc., Menlo Park, CA, USA) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. DESIGN An open, pragmatic, prospective randomised trial. SETTING A menstrual disorders clinic at National Women's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. POPULATION Seventy-nine women with self-defined heavy menstrual bleeding randomised to the LNG-IUS (40 women) or the thermal balloon ablation (39 women). METHODS Decision tree modelling using primary source data was used to identify the incremental cost-effectiveness of the two treatments. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Direct and indirect costs of medical treatment, including treatment costs, subsequent medical procedures, lost income and medical treatment for failed procedures. The change in quality of life as assessed by the Short Form-36 (SF-36) measured between time of treatment and 24 months was the primary outcome measure. Economic modelling examined the expected cost and outcome for a woman entering each treatment. Sensitivity analysis explored the robustness of the results. RESULTS The expected cost of treatment was $NZ1241 ($US869) for the LNG-IUS and $NZ2418 ($US1693) for the thermal balloon ablation. The LNG-IUS was associated with an increase of 15 points on the SF-36 scale, compared with 12 points for the thermal balloon ablation. Sensitivity analysis indicates that the results are robust to a 25% decrease in the price of the primary cost drivers and to variations in the rates of failed treatment between the conditions. CONCLUSION The LNG-IUS would appear to be cost-effective when compared with the thermal balloon ablation for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Our aim was to ascertain the current practice of adjuvant therapy for tonsillectomy and to determine whether it is evidence based. Anonymized postal questionnaires were sent to all UK otolaryngology consultants registered with the specialty association, and a literature search was performed
using relevant search terms in all possible combinations. Among the responders there was little enthusiasm for routine intra-operative local anaesthesia, post-operative topical benzydamine hydrochloride (Difflam) spray or post-operative antibiotics. This is consistent with the lack of robust
evidence to support any of these practices. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is prescribed by almost 90 per cent for post-operative analgesia, and the current literature supports its efficacy and safety. Further, most practitioners combine paracetamol with opioids and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs). Evidence to support the additional use of these agents is, however, non-existent or limited. Some aspects of tonsillectomy care are uniform and evidence based. Others are heterogeneous and suffer from lack of adequate data in the literature.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Milton Keynes General Hospital, Milton Keynes, UK.
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Song SH, Brown PM. Coronary heart disease risk assessment in diabetes mellitus: comparison of UKPDS risk engine with Framingham risk assessment function and its clinical implications. Diabet Med 2004; 21:238-45. [PMID: 15008833 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2004.01116.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To assess differences between absolute coronary heart disease (CHD) risks calculated by Joint British Societies (JBS) risk calculator and UKPDS risk engine and its impact on CHD primary prevention management in diabetes mellitus (DM). METHODS Seven hundred Type 2 DM patients without arterial complications were identified from nine general practices in the Scarborough area. Their absolute 10-year CHD risks were calculated. The differences in the proportion of patients identified for aspirin and statin under JBS and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines by these two methods were determined. The proportion of additional patients identified for statin in the Scarborough population as a consequence of CHD risk threshold reduction from 30 to 15% (as recommended by NICE) was also determined. RESULTS UKPDS risk engine calculated significantly higher mean 10-year CHD risk (UKPDS vs. JBS, 21.5 vs. 18.3%, P < 0.0001). Both methods identified approximately 65% of patients to be eligible for aspirin and statin if NICE recommendations were followed. At a risk threshold of 30%, the UKPDS risk engine identified more patients for statin. Reducing the CHD risk threshold from 30 to 15% for statin initiation will identify an additional 0.5% of the total population for this treatment. CONCLUSIONS Both methods are comparable in identifying at-risk patients under NICE recommendations. A high proportion has risk levels that merits primary CHD prevention. Lowering the risk threshold for statin treatment has a small numerical impact on the whole population.
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- S H Song
- Diabetes Centre, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK.
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Greiss MA, Armstrong-Isher SS, Perera WS, Brown PM, Urbaniak SJ. Semiautomated data analysis of flow cytometric estimation of fetomaternal hemorrhage in D- women. Transfusion 2002; 42:1067-78. [PMID: 12385420 DOI: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.2002.00159.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Accurate and reliable measurement of the volume of fetal D+ cells in D- women is required for adequate anti-D prophylaxis. A semiautomated flow cytometry assay based on a standardized calibration curve that was created with simulated fetomatemal hemorrhage (FMH) mixtures was developed. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A calibration range of 0.083- to 2-percent D+ cells in the D-RBC mixtures (2-44 mL calculated FMH) was analyzed by use of a flow cytometer (XL-MCL, Coulter Electronics Ltd). Linear regression analysis of the calibration curve data with computer software (Excel, Microsoft) allowed semiautomated determination of the FMH volume. To optimize the assay, fresh versus frozen and thawed RBCs, RBCs from adults who are heterozygous for D or cord RBCs, and indirect- or direct-labeling techniques were evaluated by use of MoAbs. RESULTS Fresh RBCs from adults heterozygous for D were chosen for routine use, although equivalent calibration curves were obtained with all cells tested (n = 12 calibration assays; r2 = 0.999; mean SD, 14%). A monoclonal anti-D reagent (Therad 10, Diagnostics Scotland) worked well in both indirect-(anti-IgG F(ab)-FITC) and direct-(anti-D-FITC) labeling methods compared to the use of BRAD-3 FITC. In routine practice, the FMH volumes obtained were mainly lower than those obtained in the Kleihauer Betke test when there was less than 4 mL of FMH. CONCLUSION Semiautomated data acquisition and calibration curve analysis represents a further step toward standardization of flow cytometry for accurate FMH quantification and facilitates evaluation and control of day-to-day variations between laboratories, flow cytometers, and operators.
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- M A Greiss
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen, UK.
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Morris DC, Zhang L, Zhang ZG, Lu M, Berens KL, Brown PM, Chopp M. Extension of the therapeutic window for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator with argatroban in a rat model of embolic stroke. Stroke 2001; 32:2635-40. [PMID: 11692028 DOI: 10.1161/hs1101.097390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Argatroban, a specific thrombin inhibitor, has been shown to reduce ischemic lesion size after focal cerebral ischemia in rats. In addition, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) has been shown to reduce ischemic lesion size in both rats and humans if given within 3 hours of symptom onset. We tested the hypothesis that the administration of argatroban with rtPA could extend the treatment window of stroke to 4 hours without increasing gross cerebral hemorrhage rates or reducing efficacy. METHODS Male Wistar rats were subjected to middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion by a single fibrin-rich clot. After embolization, rats were administered argatroban at the following dose levels: 2.08, 6.25, and 18.75 microgram . kg(-1). min(-1). In a second experiment, rats received argatroban (6.25 microgram . kg(-1). min(-1)) or argatroban in combination with rtPA 4 hours after MCA occlusion. Tissue sections were then analyzed for lesion volume, gross hemorrhage and fibrin deposition. RESULTS The 6.25 microgram. kg(-1). min(-1) dose demonstrated a significant reduction (P<0.05) in lesion volume after 48 hours (27.2+/-6.3%) compared with controls (35.3+/-3.7%). A significant reduction (P<0.05) in lesion volume was observed in the argatroban-plus-rtPA group (17.1+/-10.4%) compared with controls (35.3+/-3.7%). No increase in hemorrhagic transformation was observed. Fibrin deposition in the ipsilateral cortical microvasculature was significantly decreased in the 4-hour combination argatroban-plus-rtPA group compared with the controls (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the combination of argatroban and rtPA extends the window of opportunity for treatment of stroke to 4 hours without increasing hemorrhagic transformation.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Henry Ford Health Sciences Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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A carotid stenosis model was developed in canines in order to study the effects of systemic blood pressure and hemodilution on cerebrovascular perfusion and metabolism during cardiopulmonary bypass in the setting of significant coexistent inflow stenosis. Under general anesthesia, through a low midline neck incision, the carotid sheath was entered and the carotid artery was isolated and retracted medially. The vertebral artery could be identified posterolaterally. After ligating the vertebral artery with a 00 silk tie, carotid stenosis was created by tying bilateral carotid arteries over an 18-gauge needle using a 00 silk tie. The needle was then removed, leaving a tight stenosis. To determine the degree of stenosis, arteriograms were performed, revealing high-grade lesions of greater than 90% stenosis in the carotid arteries and absence of flow through the vertebral arteries. Cerebral blood flow studies during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) were performed, revealing a significant decline. Carotid arteries were harvested at the conclusion of the experiments, revealing tight lesions on direct inspection. The mean gradient measured across stenotic segments was >25 mm Hg. In conclusion, a carotid stenosis model can be created successfully in dogs by ligating the vertebral arteries bilaterally and simply using the shaft of a needle to standardize the lumen size of the carotid arteries. We found the diameter of an 18-gauge needle sufficient to produce stenoses of greater than 90% as evidenced by arteriograms.
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- V B Kim
- Department of Surgery, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USA.
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Brown PM, Rickards FW, Bortoli A. Structures underpinning pretend play and word production in young hearing children and children with hearing loss. J Deaf Stud Deaf Educ 2001; 6:15-31. [PMID: 15451860 DOI: 10.1093/deafed/6.1.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Relationships between pretend play and word production were investigated in 10 hearing (H) and 10 toddlers with hearing loss (D) who attended an auditory/oral early intervention program. All children were videotaped interacting in free play with their hearing primary caregiver at 28, 29, and 30 months of age. Group comparisons were made for the scores for highest and mean levels of pretend play and for the underlying structures of decontextualization, decentration, sequencing, and planning. Relationships with word production were then explored for the two groups separately. Results showed significantly higher levels of pretend play for all dimensions for the hearing children and an association between level of pretend play and word production for the children with hearing loss. Associations between word production and sequencing and planning were found for both groups of children. Word production was associated with decontextualization for the hearing children and with decentration for the children with hearing loss. We discuss theoretical implications of the findings together with implications for intervention with toddlers who have hearing loss.
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- Department of Learning and Educational Development, Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne. Victoria, 3010 Australia (e-mail:
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BACKGROUND Controversy exists as to whether off-pump CABG with local occlusion results in clinically significant myocardial ischemia during the occlusion period. This study was undertaken to delineate the effects of transient local coronary artery occlusion on regional systolic function. METHODS AND RESULTS Eight consenting patients undergoing left internal mammary to left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) bypass were instrumented with a left ventricular pressure catheter and 2 subepicardial cylindrical ultrasonic dimension transducers placed in the minor axis dimension in the region served by the LAD. A digital sonomicrometer was used to collect data before, during, and after coronary occlusion from which percent systolic shortening and pressure-dimension loops were derived. Measuring devices were removed immediately after the final time point. All patients tolerated the procedure well, and there were no complications. Average duration of local occlusion needed for CABG was 15.9+/-4.4 minutes (range, 12 to 26 minutes). Local occlusion was associated with a decrease in peak systolic shortening from 5.8+/-0.8% to 1.8+/-0.8%. In all cases, function returned to baseline after restoration of flow. Pressure-dimension loops confirmed these findings and no evidence of diastolic creep. Linear repression analysis of degree of stenosis versus change in segmental shortening revealed a significant inverse correlation. CONCLUSIONS Local occlusion of the LAD resulted in a transient decrease in myocardial function during occlusion with complete recovery during reperfusion. This change was less significant with increasing degrees of coronary stenosis. These data suggest that local occlusion is not associated with permanent myocardial injury but that ischemic changes do occur that may be clinically significant, especially in patients with lesser degrees of coronary stenosis.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858, USA
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