Current clinical practice patterns of interventional radiologists in the United States

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the current clinical practice in approaches to bimodal programming in the United States. To be specific, if clinicians are recommending bimodal stimulation, who programs the hearing aid in the bimodal condition, and what method is used for programming the hearing aid? Method An 11-question online survey was created and sent via email to a comprehensive list of cochlear implant programming centers in the United States. The survey was sent to 360 recipients. Results Respondents in this study represented a diverse group of clinical settings (response rate: 26%). Results indicate little agreement about who programs the hearing aids, when they are programmed, and how they are programmed in the bimodal condition. Analysis of small versus large implant centers indicated small centers are less likely to add a device to the contralateral ear. Conclusions Although a growing number of cochlear implant recipients choose to wear a hearing aid on the contralateral ear, there is inconsistency in the current clinical approach to bimodal programming. These survey results provide evidence of large variability in the current bimodal programming practices and indicate a need for more structured clinical recommendations and programming approaches.

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Low-risk patients with fever and neutropenia during chemotherapy: Current clinical practice patterns

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.8089 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 22 (14_suppl) ◽

pp. 8089-8089

Author(s):

A. Freifeld ◽

J. McNabb ◽

J. Anderson ◽

F. A. Ullrich

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Practice Patterns ◽

Low Risk ◽

Current Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Practice Patterns ◽

Risk Patients

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Barriers to cancer rehabilitation: healthcare professionals’ perspective in Saudi Arabia

Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin ◽

10.1055/a-0901-1252 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (06) ◽

pp. 317-322 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amani A. AlJohi ◽

Fatimah M. AlKathiri ◽

Kawthar F. Ajaj ◽

Syamala Buragadda ◽

Sanaa M. Madi

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Practice Patterns ◽

Significant Rise ◽

Cancer Rehabilitation ◽

Current Clinical Practice ◽

Allied Health Professionals ◽

Clinical Practice Patterns

Abstract Background Cancer has a major impact on societies across the world and there is a significant rise in the global cancer burden. Due to advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, the number of cancer survivors is increasing. However, they face physical and cognitive challenges, which may affect their quality of life. The study aims to identify current clinical practice patterns and barriers to cancer rehabilitation from the perspective of Saudi healthcare professionals. Method All healthcare professionals providing care for cancer patients at King Fahad Medical City were invited to participate. Two semi-structured focus groups and 9 interviews were conducted. Participants were physicians and allied health professionals. The researcher led the discussions and recorded comments, facial expressions, and other non-verbal communication nuances. Content analysis was performed to identify and summarize themes. Results Four key themes related to barriers in cancer rehabilitation are identified: healthcare providers’ competencies and knowledge, communication barriers, limited rehabilitation services for cancer patients, and patient- and family-related barriers. Conclusion The study identifies current clinical practice patterns and various barriers to cancer rehabilitation from Saudi health care professionals’ perspective. The findings may help policy makers and stake holders to design effective rehabilitation guidelines for cancer rehabilitation.

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