Five psychological mechanisms that might bias learning from neurosurgical complications: case discussions and a narrative review

Fascial plane blocks: a narrative review of the literature

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine ◽

10.1136/rapm-2020-101909 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (7) ◽

pp. 600-617

Author(s):

David H Kim ◽

Sang Jo Kim ◽

Jiabin Liu ◽

Jonathan Beathe ◽

Stavros G Memtsoudis

Keyword(s):

Narrative Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Case Discussions ◽

Fascial Plane

Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) are increasingly numerous and are often touted as effective solutions to many perioperative challenges facing anesthesiologists. As ‘new’ FPBs are being described, questions regarding their effectiveness remain unanswered as appropriate studies are lacking and publications are often limited to case discussions or technical reports. It is often unclear if newly named FPBs truly represent a novel intervention with new indications, or if these new publications describe mere ultrasound facilitated modifications of existing techniques. Here, we present broad concepts and potential mechanisms of FPB. In addition, we discuss major FPBs of (1) the extremities (2) the posterior torso and (3) the anterior torso. The characteristics, indications and a brief summary of the literature on these blocks is included. Finally, we provide an estimate of the overall level of evidence currently supporting individual approaches as FPBs continue to rapidly evolve.

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Abstract #255: Glimepiride – Bench to Bedside: Narrative Review of the Technological Advancement Update

Endocrine Practice ◽

10.1016/s1530-891x(20)44375-7 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 60

Author(s):

Altamash Shaikh ◽

Anuj Maheshwari ◽

Banshi Saboo ◽

Ashok Jhingan ◽

Shriram Kulkarni ◽

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Keyword(s):

Narrative Review ◽

Technological Advancement

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How to Psychologically Minimize Scratching Impulses

Zeitschrift für Psychologie ◽

10.1027/2151-2604/a000183 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 222 (3) ◽

pp. 140-147 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ariane Sölle ◽

Theresa Bartholomäus ◽

Margitta Worm ◽

Regine Klinger

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Processes ◽

Placebo Effect ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Pharmacological Treatments ◽

Physiological Basis ◽

Psychological Mechanisms ◽

Physical Complaints ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

The Impact ◽

Placebo Model

Research in recent years, especially in the analgesic field, has intensively studied the placebo effect and its mechanisms. It has been shown that physical complaints can be efficiently reduced via learning and cognitive processes (conditioning and expectancies). However, despite evidence demonstrating a large variety of physiological similarities between pain and itch, the possible transfer of the analgesic placebo model to itch has not yet been widely discussed in research. This review therefore aims at highlighting potential transfers of placebo mechanisms to itch processes by demonstrating the therapeutic issues in pharmacological treatments for pruritus on a physiological basis and by discussing the impact of psychological mechanisms and psychological factors influencing itch sensations.

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Is Retest Bias Biased?

Journal of Personnel Psychology ◽

10.1027/1866-5888/a000149 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 45-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jason G. Randall ◽

Anton J. Villado ◽

Christina U. Zimmer

Keyword(s):

Sex Differences ◽

Emotional Stability ◽

Adverse Impact ◽

Mental Ability ◽

Ability Test ◽

General Mental Ability ◽

Psychological Mechanisms

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to test for race and sex differences in general mental ability (GMA) retest performance and to identify the psychological mechanisms underlying these differences. An initial and retest administration of a GMA assessment separated by a six-week span was completed by 318 participants. Contrary to our predictions, we found that race, sex, and emotional stability failed to moderate GMA retest performance. However, GMA assessed via another ability test and conscientiousness both partially explained retest performance. Additionally, we found that retesting may reduce adverse impact ratios by lowering the hiring threshold. Ultimately, our findings reinforce the need for organizations to consider race, sex, ability, and personality when implementing retesting procedures.

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