Comparing time effectiveness and convenience of ultraviolet vaginal ultrasound probe disinfection with chlorine dioxide multistep wipe system: prospective survey study

Objectives: (1) To identify physicians’ preferences in regard to pharmacist-provided medication therapy management (MTM) communication in the community pharmacy setting; (2) to identify physicians’ perceived barriers to communicating with a pharmacist regarding MTM; and (3) to determine whether Missouri physicians feel MTM is beneficial for their patients. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective survey study of 2021 family and general practice physicians registered with MO HealthNet, Missouri’s Medicaid program. Results: The majority (52.8%) of physicians preferred MTM data to be communicated via fax. Most physicians who provided care to patients in long-term care (LTC) facilities (81.0%) preferred to be contacted at their practice location as opposed to the LTC facility. The greatest barriers to communication were lack of time and inefficient communication practices. Improved/enhanced communication was the most common suggestion for improvement in the MTM process. Approximately 67% of respondents reported MTM as beneficial or somewhat beneficial for their patients. Conclusions: Survey respondents saw value in the MTM services offered by pharmacists. However, pharmacists should use the identified preferences and barriers to improve their currently utilized communication practices in hopes of increasing acceptance of recommendations. Ultimately, this may assist MTM providers in working collaboratively with patients’ physicians.

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Vaginal Ultrasound Probe Cover Leakage: Implications for Patient Care

Fertility and Sterility ◽

10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00571-2 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 69 (3) ◽

pp. 409-411 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Amin A Milki M.D. ◽

Jeffrey D Fisch M.D.

Keyword(s):

Patient Care ◽

Ultrasound Probe ◽

Vaginal Ultrasound

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Impact of prior pregnancy loss or pre-term delivery on attitudes toward exercise in pregnancy

European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare ◽

10.5750/ejpch.v6i4.1543 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 535

Author(s):

Jay-Sheree Allen ◽

Brooke Meade ◽

Matthew R Meunier ◽

Sarah Jenkins ◽

Kristi Borowski ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pregnancy Loss ◽

Antenatal Depression ◽

Survey Study ◽

Emotional Wellbeing ◽

Prospective Survey ◽

Term Delivery ◽

History Of ◽

Exercise In Pregnancy ◽

Exercise During Pregnancy ◽

In Pregnancy

Background: Exercise during pregnancy has minimal risks and has been shown to benefit most women, including reduction in cesarean section rates, appropriate maternal and fetal weight gain managing gestational diabetes as well as preventing and treating antenatal depression. There are, however, multiple factors that may influence an expectant mother’s decision to engage in physical activity, including concerns for potentially harming the baby or the pregnancy. We designed a study to determine whether or not a prior pregnancy loss or pre-term delivery would increase an expectant mother’s concern about exercise during a current pregnancy.Methods: Our prospective survey study consisted of 572 obstetric patients, 173 (30.2%) had a history of prior pregnancy loss or pre-term delivery (PPLPT) compared to 399 (69.8%) with no history of a prior pregnancy loss (NPL).Results: Logistic regression modeling was performed, including the following variables: history of abortion, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss, age, pre-pregnancy BMI, typical weekly pre-pregnancy exercise minutes, physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing. Patients in the PPLPT group were more likely to express a fear of hurting the baby as a barrier to exercise during pregnancy, with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.358 (95% CI 1.111-3.852, p<0.001).Conclusions: Pregnant women who have experienced prior pregnancy loss or pre-term delivery were associated with a significantly higher endorsement of concern that exercise could harm their current pregnancy. This was despite their acknowledgement that exercise is considered safe and encouraged for pregnancies. An awareness of this concern will allow the clinicians who care for these patients to consider additional discussion regarding exercise in pregnancy.

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Preferences for treatments in medical oncology: A multisite, prospective survey study in the Netherlands

Journal of Geriatric Oncology ◽

10.1016/j.jgo.2013.09.170 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. S98

Author(s):

M. Coşkuntürk ◽

E. van Dijk ◽

A.T. Zuur ◽

E.M. Adang ◽

P.F. Stalmeier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

The Netherlands ◽

Medical Oncology ◽

Survey Study ◽

Prospective Survey

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D03-B Decision-making in Pediatric Oncology: Prospective Survey Study with Parents and Physicians

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management ◽

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.10.092 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 52 (6) ◽

pp. e31

Author(s):

Michael Rost ◽

Tenzin Wangmo ◽

Felix Niggli ◽

Karin Hartmann ◽

Heinz Hengartner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Pediatric Oncology ◽

Survey Study ◽

Prospective Survey

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Bladder neck anatomy and mobility: effect of vaginal ultrasound probe

British Journal of Urology ◽

10.1111/j.1464-410x.1994.tb07119.x ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 74 (6) ◽

pp. 749-752 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

L. MOURISTSEN ◽

C. STRANDBERG ◽

C. FRIMODT-MOLLER

Keyword(s):

Bladder Neck ◽

Ultrasound Probe ◽

Vaginal Ultrasound ◽

Neck Anatomy

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Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy Are at Risk of Financial Toxicity: A Patient-based Prospective Survey Study

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics ◽

10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.03.014 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 101 (2) ◽

pp. 299-305 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Joshua D. Palmer ◽

Tejash T. Patel ◽

Harriet Eldredge-Hindy ◽

Scott W. Keith ◽

Tapas Patel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Radiation Therapy ◽

Survey Study ◽

Financial Toxicity ◽

Prospective Survey

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Antenatal consultations for preterm labour: how are future mothers reassured?

Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition ◽

10.1136/archdischild-2016-312448 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 103 (1) ◽

pp. F36-F42 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nathalie Gaucher ◽

Sophie Nadeau ◽

Alexandre Barbier ◽

Antoine Payot

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Response Rate ◽

Preterm Labour ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Survey Study ◽

Prospective Survey ◽

Antenatal Consultation ◽

Inpatient Units

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether the antenatal consultation for preterm labour worries or reassures women, and to identify factors contributing to these feelings.DesignThis is a prospective survey study from April 2012 to September 2013. This mixed-methodology tool was co-constructed with patients and first tested in a single-centre pilot study.SettingThree university-affiliated, tertiary care, high-risk obstetrics inpatient units in Quebec, Canada.ParticipantsWomen hospitalised with threatened preterm labour between 26 and 32 weeks’ gestational age completed the survey within 72 hours of an antenatal consultation by neonatology. 341 women were invited to participate and 226 mothers completed the survey (72% response rate), at a median gestational age of 30 weeks.Main outcome measuresParticipant worry, reassurance and change in perception after the antenatal consultation were the main outcome measures. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with these outcomes.Results23% of participants were worried by the consultation, and 87% were reassured by it. Lower gestational age and higher maternal education were associated with feeling worried (adjusted OR=0.83, 95% CI 0.70 to 0.99; and adjusted OR=2.15, 95% CI 1.04 to 4.44, respectively). Longer consultations were associated with reassurance (adjusted OR=8.21, 95% CI 2.67 to 25.26). Women were reassured by (1) feeling well informed about prematurity with optimistic outlooks, and (2) a trusting and reassuring expert neonatology team. High-quality interactions with neonatologists were associated with reassurance, while poorer communications were associated with feelings of worry.ConclusionsTo be reassuring, neonatologists should strive to establish a trusting relationship with mothers, in which realistic and clear, but optimistic, information is offered.

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