50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should Know

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Pain Medicine

50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should Know presents key studies that have shaped the practice of anesthesiology. Selected using a rigorous methodology, the studies cover topics ranging from pain medicine, critical care, and cardiothoracic anesthesiology to general anesthesiology. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study and its implications for practice. Brief information on other relevant studies is provided, and an illustrative clinical case concludes the review. This book is a must-read for health care professionals in anesthesiology and pain medicine and for anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice in anesthesiology, pain medicine, critical care, and its broad subspecialties.

scholarly journals Development and Process Evaluation of a 5-Week Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in People after Stroke: The FALLS Program

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. J. R. van Duijnhoven ◽  
D. De Kam ◽  
W. Hellebrand ◽  
E. Smulders ◽  
A. C. H. Geurts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Common Complication

Falls are a common complication after stroke, with balance and gait deficits being the most important risk factors. Taking into account the specific needs and capacities of people with stroke, we developed the FALLS program (FALL prevention after Stroke), based on the “Nijmegen falls prevention program” (a proven-effective 5-week exercise program designed for community-dwelling elderly people). The program was tested in twelve community-dwelling persons with stroke, and a process evaluation was conducted with patients, trainers, health care professionals, and managers. The FALLS program was considered suitable and feasible by people with stroke in the study and relevant health care professionals, and recommendations for implementation in clinical practice have been suggested.

50 Studies Every Psychiatrist Should Know

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Child And Adolescent Disorders

50 Studies Every Psychiatrist Should Know presents key studies that have shaped the clinical practice of psychiatry. Selected using a rigorous methodology, the studies cover a broad range of topics including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, women's mental health, child and adolescent disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders, psychiatry in primary care, cognitive disorders, and epidemiological studies with an emphasis on clinical trials. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study and its implications for practice. An illustrative clinical case concludes each review, followed by brief information on other relevant studies. This is one of the only books of its kind to present a collection of the most influential studies in psychiatry that are detailed enough to be used on rounds, but still easily digestible. It is a must-read for health-care professionals and anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice.

May We Support Your Decision?

1996 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Decision Making ◽  
Electronic Patient Record ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Technical Developments

Expert systems to support medical decision-making have so far achieved few successes. Current technical developments, however, may overcome some of the limitations. Although there are several theoretical currents in medical artificial intelligence, there are signs of them converging. Meanwhile, decision support systems, which set themselves more modest goals than replicating or improving on clinicians' expertise, have come into routine use in places where an adequate electronic patient record exists. They may also be finding a wider role, assisting in the implementation of clinical practice guidelines. There is, however, still much uncertainty about the kinds of decision support that doctors and other health care professionals are likely to want or accept.

A Critical Review of Low Back Pain Guidelines

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (9) ◽  
pp. 388-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laran Chetty
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Agree Instrument

Low back pain (LBP) remains one of the most common and challenging musculoskeletal conditions encountered by health care professionals and is a leading cause of absenteeism. Clinical guidelines are often considered best evidence in health care. The aim of this critical review was to assess the quality and recommendations of LBP guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) instrument. Electronic databases were used to identify LBP guidelines published between 2000 and 2015. Nine guidelines were selected for review from a total of 17. Only five guidelines effectively addressed the AGREE scoring. On the basis of the appraisal and domain scores, only four guidelines were strongly recommended. Improved translation of research evidence from guidelines to clinical practice is needed.

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