scholarly journals Value Of A Pilot Study In A Retrospective Chart Review: Final Protocol Design Should Base On Pilot Results

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. A766
Author(s):  
BK Rillmann
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Protocol Design

Examining the Effectiveness of OT in the Treatment of Patients Recovering From COVID-19 in the Rehabilitation Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505157p1-7512505157p1
Author(s):  
Nelle Hannah Ouellette ◽  
Leah Bellinger ◽  
Julie Leonard
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Patient Assessment ◽  
Rehabilitation Facility ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. A pilot study was completed to examine the effectiveness of OT in helping individuals regain independence in activities of daily living after COVID-19. In a retrospective chart review, statistically significant results (p < .05) on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument and the Modified Barthel Index demonstrated that OT is effective in the rehabilitation setting to increase individuals' independence following a COVID-19 diagnosis. Primary Author and Speaker: Nelle Hannah Ouellette Additional Authors and Speakers: Leah Bellinger, Julie Leonard Contributing Authors: Leah Bellinger, Julie Leonard

Pilot Study: Outcomes of the Full Abdominopelvic Ultrasound Protocol for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Retrospective Chart Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 530-534
Author(s):  
Robert Dima ◽  
Yongdong Wang ◽  
Sarah Zuccolo ◽  
Michelle Palmer ◽  
Kerry Cheong
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Sonographic Evaluation ◽  
Suspected Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Rule Out

Objective: Sonographic evaluation for acute appendicitis in children often involves an exhaustive protocol, for which the therapeutic yield has not been formally evaluated. The purpose of the study was to pilot a retrospective chart review of children receiving an abdominopelvic sonogram upon presenting with suspected acute appendicitis. Methods: An annual retrospective chart review was designed to review abdominopelvic sonograms to rule out appendicitis and specifically performed at a Canadian children’s teaching hospital. Studies were excluded if the requisition stated multiple clinical concerns or if the patient was >18 years at the time of the sonogram. Results: Based on 230 patient cases reviewed, alternative diagnostic sonographic findings were found in 141 (61%) charts. Only 18 patient cases (8%) demonstrated both alternative sonographic findings as well as a change in management by the emergency room physician. Conclusion: Alternative diagnostic findings, based on a complete abdominopelvic sonogram, were common (61%) in this chart review but rarely changed patient management.

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