The appropriateness of psychotropic medicines: an interview study of service users attending a substance misuse service in England
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-019-00861-z
Abstract: Background Mental health problems are common in people with substance misuse problems. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding prescribing of psychotropic medications for people with comorbid mental health and substance misuse problems. Objective… read more here.
Keywords: appropriateness; service users; substance misuse; service ... See more keywords
Accuracy of an online tool to assess appropriateness for an epilepsy surgery evaluation–A population-based Swedish study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2018.06.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The Canadian Appropriateness of Epilepsy Surgery (CASES) tool was developed to help physicians identify patients who should be referred for an epilepsy surgery evaluation. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy… read more here.
Keywords: surgery evaluation; epilepsy surgery; surgery; appropriateness ... See more keywords
A Validated Algorithm using Current Literature to Judge the Appropriateness of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Utilizing the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.12.025
Abstract: BACKGROUND Currently, appropriateness criteria evaluating when to perform total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is lacking. In the absence of society guidelines and limited quality evidence, the UCLA/RAND method provides a suitable alternative to evaluate appropriateness and… read more here.
Keywords: symptomatology; rand ucla; method; decision ... See more keywords
Coincidence Analysis: A Novel Approach to Modeling Nurses' Workplace Experience.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756368
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to identify combinations of workplace conditions that uniquely differentiate high, medium, and low registered nurse (RN) ratings of appropriateness of patient assignment during daytime intensive care unit (ICU)… read more here.
Keywords: appropriateness; coincidence analysis; workplace conditions; analysis ... See more keywords
Appropriateness of antibiotics for medical prophylaxis: evaluation of data from the Italian PPS-2
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.698
Abstract: Antibiotics (AB) are administered for medical prophylaxis (MP) to prevent infectious complications. The second national point prevalence survey (PPS) of healthcare-associated infections and AB use was conducted in Italy in 2016-2017. The survey found MP… read more here.
Keywords: pps; prevalence; study; evaluation ... See more keywords
127. A Retrospective Review of Antibiotic Appropriateness for Urinary Tract Infections in Ambulatory Patients
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.172
Abstract: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Joint Commission recommend establishing antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings. Previous studies estimate over half of all antibiotic prescriptions in the outpatient setting for any indication are… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; tract infections; infections ambulatory; tract ... See more keywords
PRESCRIPTIVE APPROPRIATENESS IN PRIMARY CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION: DATA FROM NIGUARDA HOSPITAL
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DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000836620.30726.93
Abstract: Objective: The main cause of waste of health resources is represented by overuse of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Given its high prevalence and the importance of identifying hypertensive-mediated organ damage, management of patients with arterial… read more here.
Keywords: appropriateness; carotid ultrasound; cardiovascular prevention; primary cardiovascular ... See more keywords
To what extent do hospitalised patients receive appropriate CT and MRI scans? Results of a cross-sectional study in Southern Italy
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018125
Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of appropriateness of inpatient CT and MRI scans performed in Southern Italy. Methods The study was carried out by retrospectively reviewing medical records of… read more here.
Keywords: mri scans; appropriate mri; extent; study ... See more keywords
Validation of a second-generation appropriateness classification system for total knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02371-z
Abstract: Background To test the validity of a second-generation appropriateness system in a cohort of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods We applied the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method to derive our second-generation system and conducted a… read more here.
Keywords: generation appropriateness; system; knee; second generation ... See more keywords
National audit on the appropriateness of CT and MRI examinations in Luxembourg
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DOI: 10.1186/s13244-019-0731-9
Abstract: ObjectivesIn Luxembourg, the frequency of CT and MRI examinations per inhabitant is among the highest in Europe. A national audit was conducted to evaluate the appropriateness of CT and MRI examinations according to the national… read more here.
Keywords: appropriateness mri; national audit; mri examinations; radiology ... See more keywords
Sustained Improvement of Appropriateness in Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis with the Application of Quality Control Circle
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DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s398692
Abstract: Purpose Quality control circle (QCC) has acquired success in many fields in healthcare industry as a process management tool, whereas its efficacy in surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) remains unknown. This study aimed to implement QCC… read more here.
Keywords: appropriateness; sap; quality control; control circle ... See more keywords