Measuring patient outcomes

Purpose This review article provides an overview of autoimmune diseases and their effects on voice and laryngeal function. Method A literature review was conducted in PubMed. Combinations of the following keywords were used: “autoimmune disease and upper airway,” “larynx,” “cough,” “voice,” “dysphonia,” and “dyspnea.” Precedence was given to articles published in the past 10 years due to recent advances in this area and to review articles. Ultimately, 115 articles were included for review. Results Approximately 81 autoimmune diseases exist, with 18 of those highlighted in the literature as having laryngeal involvement. The general and laryngeal manifestations of these 18 are discussed in detail, in addition to the clinical implications for a laryngeal expert. Conclusions Voice, breathing, and cough symptoms may be an indication of underlying autoimmune disease. However, these symptoms are often similar to those in the general population. Appropriate differential diagnosis and timely referral practices maximize patient outcomes. Guidelines are provided to facilitate correct diagnosis when an autoimmune disease is suspected.

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The Patient Outcomes of Surgery-Hand/Arm (POS-Hand/Arm): A New Patient-Based Outcome Measure

Yearbook of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery ◽

10.1016/s1551-7977(08)70197-3 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 2006 ◽

pp. 278-279

Author(s):

K.C. Chung

Keyword(s):

Patient Outcomes ◽

Outcome Measure

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Intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of central venous diseases

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000914 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 2-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Xin Li ◽

Giuseppe D’Amico ◽

Cristiano Quintini ◽

Teresa Diago Uso ◽

Sameer Gadani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intravascular Ultrasound ◽

Patient Outcomes ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Ivc Filter ◽

Venous Anatomy ◽

Central Venous ◽

Detailed Measurement ◽

Filter Placement ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Venous Diseases

Summary: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has been used extensively in coronary applications. Its use in venous applications has increased as endovascular therapy has increasingly become the mainstay therapy for central venous diseases. IVUS has been used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in managing venous stenotic disease, venous occlusive disease, and IVC filter placement and removal. IVUS has been proven to be effective in providing detailed measurement of the venous anatomy, which aid in determining the appropriate size and the approach for venous stent placement. In IVC filter placement, IVUS can provide detailed measurement and guide IVC filter placement in emergent and critical care settings. It also has certain utility in filter removal. At any rate, to date there are only a few studies examining its impact on patient outcomes. Prospective randomized controlled trials are warranted in the future.

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