Implementing a screening tool to improve prescribing in hospitalized older patients: a pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Laure Sennesael ◽  
Olivia Dalleur ◽  
Séverine Henrard ◽  
Charline Artoisenet ◽  
Didier Schoevaerdts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Screening Tool

An open-label, single-center pilot study to test the effects of an amino acid mixture in older patients admitted to internal medicine wards

Nutrition ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 110588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Bellanti ◽  
Aurelio Lo Buglio ◽  
Elena Di Stasio ◽  
Giorgia di Bello ◽  
Rosanna Tamborra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Amino Acid Mixture ◽  
Acid Mixture ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Internal Medicine Wards

scholarly journals Symptom-based early-stage differentiation between SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory tract infections—Upper Silesia pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Mika ◽  
Joanna Tobiasz ◽  
Joanna Zyla ◽  
Anna Papiez ◽  
Małgorzata Bach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Project Data ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Infection Stage

AbstractIn the DECODE project, data were collected from 3,114 surveys filled by symptomatic patients RT-qPCR tested for SARS-CoV-2 in a single university centre in March-September 2020. The population demonstrated balanced sex and age with 759 SARS-CoV-2( +) patients. The most discriminative symptoms in SARS-CoV-2( +) patients at early infection stage were loss of taste/smell (OR = 3.33, p < 0.0001), body temperature above 38℃ (OR = 1.67, p < 0.0001), muscle aches (OR = 1.30, p = 0.0242), headache (OR = 1.27, p = 0.0405), cough (OR = 1.26, p = 0.0477). Dyspnea was more often reported among SARS-CoV-2(-) (OR = 0.55, p < 0.0001). Cough and dyspnea were 3.5 times more frequent among SARS-CoV-2(-) (OR = 0.28, p < 0.0001). Co-occurrence of cough, muscle aches, headache, loss of taste/smell (OR = 4.72, p = 0.0015) appeared significant, although co-occurrence of two symptoms only, cough and loss of smell or taste, means OR = 2.49 (p < 0.0001). Temperature > 38℃ with cough was most frequent in men (20%), while loss of taste/smell with cough in women (17%). For younger people, taste/smell impairment is sufficient to characterise infection, whereas in older patients co-occurrence of fever and cough is necessary. The presented study objectifies the single symptoms and interactions significance in COVID-19 diagnoses and demonstrates diverse symptomatology in patient groups.

scholarly journals How Do Patients with Life-Limiting Illness and Caregivers Want End-Of-Life Prognostic Information Delivered? A Pilot Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 784
Author(s):  
Ebony T. Lewis ◽  
Kathrine A. Hammill ◽  
Maree Ticehurst ◽  
Robin M. Turner ◽  
Sally Greenaway ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Prognostic Information ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
Delivery Format ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
To Receive

We aimed to identify the level of prognostic disclosure, type of prognostic information and delivery format of prognostic communication that older adults diagnosed with a life-limiting illness or caregivers prefer to receive. We developed and pilot tested an open-ended survey to 15 older patients and caregivers who had experience in health services for life-limiting illness either for a relative, friend or themselves. Five hypothetical clinical scenarios of prognostic options were presented to ascertain preferences. The preferred format to receive prognostic information was verbal delivery by the clinician with a written summary. Photos and videos were less favoured, and a table with numbers/percentages was least preferred. Distress levels to the prognostic scenarios were low, with the exception of a photo. We conclude that older patients/caregivers want end-of-life prognostic information delivered the traditional way, verbally by clinicians. Options to deliver prognostic information may vary across patient groups but empower clinicians in introducing end-of-life discussions with patients/caregivers. Our study illustrates the feasibility of involving terminal patients and caregivers in research that contributes to eliciting prognostic preferences. Further research is needed to understand whether the prognostic preferences of hospitalized patients with life-limiting illness differ.

Validation of the psoriasis epidemiology screening tool (PEST) and the new early arthritis for psoriatic patients (EARP) in pediatric population: pilot study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadar Gavra ◽  
Irit Tirosh ◽  
Shiri Spielman ◽  
Shoshana Greenberger ◽  
Gil Amarylio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Early Arthritis

scholarly journals First validation of the G-8 geriatric screening tool in older patients with glioblastoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Deluche ◽  
Sophie Leobon ◽  
Francois Lamarche ◽  
Nicole Tubiana-Mathieu
Keyword(s):  
Older Patients ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Geriatric Screening

A community model of group rehabilitation for older patients with chronic heart failure: A pilot study

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (23) ◽  
pp. 1491-1497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsie Hui ◽  
Hui Yang ◽  
Lap S. Chan ◽  
Kevin Or ◽  
Diana T. F. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Community Model ◽  
Group Rehabilitation

scholarly journals Pharmacy Practice: Exploring the Relationship between SSRIs and Sodium Levels in an Older Adult Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya L Anderson ◽  
Nita Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Older Patients ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Sodium Level ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Financial Interests

I was asked to examine the presence of hyponatremia (<130 mEq/L) in older patients (>65 years) taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) at Moses Cone Hospital. The presence of hyponatremia in older patients using SSRIs indicates potentially inappropriate use according to the STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions) and START (Screening Tool to Alert Doctors to Right Treatment) criteria6. This study was done to assess possible risk factors for potentially inappropriate use of SSRIs by older patients at Moses Cone Hospital. Data collected included the patient’s sex, age, sodium level, and the date the sodium level was drawn. Data also included the specific SSRI and the starting date for the SSRI. The study showed no relationship between age, sex, SSRI prescribed and hyponatremia. However, patients that were prescribed an SSRI for less than a year were more at risk for hyponatremia. Therefore, in order to minimize the risk of hyponatremia, additional monitoring may need to be added at SSRI initiation, three months, six months, and one year, especially in patients with other medications that may lower sodium levels. Conflict of Interest We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties.   Type: Student Project

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