scholarly journals Tracking operative autonomy and performance in otolaryngology training using smartphone technology: A single institution pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 578-586
Author(s):  
Jenny X. Chen ◽  
Elliott Kozin ◽  
Jordan Bohnen ◽  
Brian George ◽  
Daniel Deschler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Smartphone Technology ◽  
And Performance

The Safety and Antimicrobial Properties of Stabilized Hypochlorous Acid in Acetic Acid Buffer for the Treatment of Acute Wounds—a Human Pilot Study and In Vitro Data

2021 ◽  
pp. 153473462110156
Author(s):  
Ewa A. Burian ◽  
Lubna Sabah ◽  
Klaus Kirketerp-Møller ◽  
Elin Ibstedt ◽  
Magnus M. Fazli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Hypochlorous Acid ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Wound Irrigation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Performance

Acute wounds may require cleansing to reduce the risk of infection. Stabilized hypochlorous acid in acetic buffer (HOCl + buffer) is a novel wound irrigation solution with antimicrobial properties. We performed a first-in-man, prospective, open-label pilot study to document preliminary safety and performance in the treatment of acute wounds. The study enrolled 12 subjects scheduled for a split-skin graft transplantation, where the donor site was used as a model of an acute wound. The treatment time was 75 s, given on 6 occasions. A total of 7 adverse events were regarded as related to the treatment; all registered as pain during the procedure for 2 subjects. One subject had a wound infection at the donor site. The mean colony-forming unit (CFU) decreased by 41% after the treatment, and the mean epithelialization was 96% on both days 14 (standard deviation [SD] 8%) and 21 (SD 10%). The study provides preliminary support for the safety, well-tolerance, and efficacy of HOCl + buffer for acute wounds. The pain was frequent although resolved quickly. Excellent wound healing and satisfying antimicrobial properties were observed. A subsequent in vitro biofilm study also indicated good antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a 96% mean reduction of CFU, when used for a treatment duration of 15 min ( P < .0001), and a 50% decrease for Staphylococcus aureus ( P = .1010). Future larger studies are needed to evaluate the safety and performance of HOCl + buffer in acute wounds, including the promising antimicrobial effect by prolonged treatment on bacterial biofilms.

The Effects of the BAILAMOSTM Dance Program on Physical Activity Levels and Cognition of Older Latino Adults: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 089826432110209
Author(s):  
Guilherme M. Balbim ◽  
Susan Aguiñaga ◽  
Olusola A. Ajilore ◽  
Eduardo E. Bustamante ◽  
Kirk I. Erickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cognitive Health ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Global Cognition ◽  
Latino Adults ◽  
And Performance

Objective: To investigate the effects of the BAILAMOSTM dance program on physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory, and cognitive health. Methods: A parallel, two-armed pilot study was conducted with 57 older Latinos randomized to the BAILAMOSTM dance program ( n = 28) or health education (HE) ( n = 29). We conducted two- and three-way repeated-measures ANOVAs. Results: BAILAMOSTM participants increased participation in leisure moderate-to-vigorous PA (LMVPA) ( F[1,53] = 3.17, p = .048, η2 G = .01) and performance in global cognition relative to HE participants ( F[1,52] = 4.19, p = .045, η2 G = .01). Attendance moderated increases in moderate PA, MVPA, LMVPA, and total PA ( p < .05). Participants of both groups with ≥75% attendance increased participation in PA. Among participants with <75% attendance, BAILAMOSTM participants increased PA relative to HE. Discussion: BAILAMOSTM positively impacted self-reported PA and global cognition in older Latinos. Even smaller doses of dance appear to impact self-reported PA levels.

SILS cholecystectomy, early experience of a single institution: pilot study of 21 cases

2012 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ruffo ◽  
G. Barugola ◽  
F. Scopelliti ◽  
A. Sartori ◽  
S. Crippa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Experience ◽  
Single Institution

scholarly journals Randomized Pilot Study of 20 Gy in 5 Fractions versus 27 Gy in 3 Fractions Radiotherapy for Treating Painful Bone Metastases: A Single Institution Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1807-1811
Author(s):  
Amr Sakr ◽  
Wedad Bassam Hashem ◽  
Nadia Ebrahim ◽  
Karim Nabil Mashhour
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Bone Metastases ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Painful Bone Metastases

The Effects of Taping on Muscle Activity and Throwing Velocity in Fatigued Baseball Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-29
Author(s):  
Kara-Lyn R. Harrison ◽  
Paolo Sanzo ◽  
Carlos Zerpa ◽  
Taryn Klarner
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Baseball Players ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Performance

Due to the repetitive high forces and torques placed on an individual during a baseball pitch, shoulder pain is present in 46-57% of pitchers. Therapeutic taping has been proposed to have beneficial qualities in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement via muscular facilitation. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of taping on the velocity of an overhead baseball throw and muscle activation patterning of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and pectoralis major muscles in baseball players after muscle fatigue was induced. Participants were asked to complete three pre-test maximum velocity overhead throws, a fatiguing protocol, followed by three post-test maximum velocity pitches. There was no statistically significant difference in throwing velocity or muscle activity with the application of the different taping conditions in the three phases of an overhead baseball throw. These finding suggest Kinesio Tape® does not change muscle activation or velocity of overhead baseball throws when compared to a no tape condition.

Feasibility of robotic radical nephrectomy—initial results of single-institution pilot study

Urology ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 1086-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas W. Klingler ◽  
George P. Hemstreet ◽  
K.C. Balaji
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Radical Nephrectomy ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Robotic Radical Nephrectomy ◽  
Initial Results

Feasibility of photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of radiodermatitis: a single-institution pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 1119-1127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-Hye Park ◽  
Hyun Jeong Byun ◽  
Jong Hee Lee ◽  
Haeyoung Kim ◽  
Jae Myung Noh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Photobiomodulation Therapy ◽  
Single Institution

scholarly journals Feasibility of a patient-reported, electronic geriatric assessment tool in hematopoietic cell transplantation – a single institution pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (13) ◽  
pp. 3308-3311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Lin ◽  
Parastoo B. Dahi ◽  
Armin Shahrokni ◽  
Saman Sarraf ◽  
Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Geriatric Assessment ◽  
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Hematopoietic Cell ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Patient Reported
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