Clinical practice variation and overtreatment risk in women with abnormal cervical cytology in the Netherlands; two-step versus see-and-treat approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.10.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Only a few small studies compared the two-step method (biopsy followed by treatment) with see-and-treat (immediate treatment) in women with both low-grade or high-grade referral cytology. The clinical practice variation in the Netherlands has… read more here.
Keywords: see treat; cytology; two step; practice variation ... See more keywords
Global practice variation in pharmacologicthromboprophylaxis for general and gynaecologicalsurgery: systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac129
Abstract: risk of bleeding 2 . Expert recommendations regarding VTE prophylaxis in surgery vary 3 , but the extent of practice remains read more here.
Keywords: general gynaecologicalsurgery; practice; pharmacologicthromboprophylaxis general; variation pharmacologicthromboprophylaxis ... See more keywords
Practice variation in re-resection for recurrent glioblastoma: a nationwide survey among Dutch neuro-oncology specialists
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DOI: 10.1093/nop/npad016
Abstract: Despite current best treatment options, a glioblastoma almost inevitably recurs after primary treatment. However, in the absence of clear evidence, current guidelines on recurrent glioblastoma are not well defined. Re-resection is one of the possible… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; practice; resection; neuro oncology ... See more keywords
Standardizing optimization in surgery
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.18201
Abstract: Given the complexity of surgery, standardization is challenging and practice variation within surgical systems is inevitable, particularly when viewed at a global level. This makes the evaluation of new surgical advances challenging, although international guidelines… read more here.
Keywords: practice; surgery; variation; evidence based ... See more keywords
Practice variation across five European paediatric emergency departments: a prospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053382
Abstract: Objectives To compare paediatric healthcare practice variation among five European emergency departments (EDs) by analysing variability in decisions about diagnostic testing, treatment and admission. Design and population Consecutive paediatric visits in five European EDs in… read more here.
Keywords: practice variation; emergency departments; five european; management ... See more keywords
Identifying factors explaining practice variation in secondary stroke prevention in primary care: a cohort study based on all patients with ischaemic stroke in the Stockholm region
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064277
Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to describe the practice variation in dispensation of secondary stroke preventive drugs among patients at different primary care centres (PCCs) in Stockholm region and to identify factors that… read more here.
Keywords: practice variation; care; stockholm region; variation ... See more keywords
Practice Variation in Proximal Phalangeal Fracture Management.
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DOI: 10.1142/s2424835523500200
Abstract: Background: Practice variation may indicate a lack of evidence to guide management. This study investigated the preferences of operative management of proximal phalangeal fractures in Australian hand surgeons, as well as factors that may account… read more here.
Keywords: management; practice variation; proximal phalangeal; hand ... See more keywords
Practice variation on hospital level in the systemic treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer in the Netherlands: A population-based study.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.6612
Abstract: 6612 Background: Population-based data on the implementation of guidelines for cancer patients in daily practice are scarce. Therefore, we evaluated practice variation patterns and associated variables in the systemic treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)… read more here.
Keywords: practice; variation; population; cancer ... See more keywords
Practice variation and practice guidelines: Attitudes of generalist and specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191943
Abstract: Objective To understand clinicians' beliefs about practice variation and how variation might be reduced. Methods We surveyed board-certified physicians (N = 178), nurse practitioners (N = 60), and physician assistants (N = 12) at an… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; variation; practice; nurse practitioners ... See more keywords
Voxelwise statistical methods to localize practice variation in brain tumor surgery
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222939
Abstract: Purpose During resections of brain tumors, neurosurgeons have to weigh the risk between residual tumor and damage to brain functions. Different perspectives on these risks result in practice variation. We present statistical methods to localize… read more here.
Keywords: brain; statistical methods; practice variation; tumor ... See more keywords
Pediatric Palliative Care: Practice Variation and Recommendations
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.544
Abstract: Background: Palliative care provides holistic supportive care for people with complex life-limiting disease including symptom relief, navigation of complex medical decisions and support for their unique psychological, social, and spiritual needs to enhance their quality… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric palliative; care; palliative care; care practice ... See more keywords