Oncologists’ perceived confidence in managing pre-existing chronic comorbidities during patients’ active cancer treatment.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18036-e18036
Author(s):  
Dudith Pierre-Victor ◽  
Iman K. Martin ◽  
Brenda Adjei ◽  
Mary Shaw-Ridley ◽  
Bruce D. Rapkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Oncology Research ◽  
Medical Oncologists ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Active Cancer

e18036 Background: Cancer frequently occurs with other chronic diseases, and this poses serious care coordination challenges during patients’ active cancer treatment (ACT). There is limited research addressing chronic comorbidity (CC) management during ACT. This study aimed to examine practicing oncologists’ perceived confidence in independently managing CC during ACT. Methods: Oncologists in the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) were surveyed about their perceived confidence in managing CC. The Likert scale survey was piloted-tested, IRB-approved, and administered to oncologists. In December 2018, NCORP network oncologists were sent an email invitation to complete the online survey. Pearson chi-square test was used to identify oncologists’ differences in perceived confidence in managing CC. Results: Among the 201 respondents of the ongoing survey, 48% were medical oncologists, 21.2% radiation or surgical oncologists, and 30.8% were of other specialties. Overall, 69% agreed (agree or strongly agree), 17.3% were neutral, and 13.4% disagreed (strongly disagree or disagree) that they were confident in managing all CC independently. While 69% of oncologists were confident when managing any CC, only 49% and 19.8% remained confident when managing CC previously managed by a primary care physician (PCP) and by a non-oncology subspecialist, respectively. Across oncologic subspecialties, 47.6%, 77.9% and 72.1% of radiation/surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, and those of other specialties, respectively, agreed that they were confident in independently managing CC (p = 0.003). Conclusions: Most oncologists are confident in managing all CC during patients’ ACT. However, they were less confident with CC previously managed by PCPs, and even less confident for CC previously managed by non-oncology subspecialists. These results indicate opportunities for greater collaboration between oncology and non-oncology specialists to ensure complete and coordinated care for cancer patients with comorbidities.

Evaluation of the effects of Covid-19 in a dentist’s daily routine - A Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 591-601
Author(s):  
Akansha Kishen ◽  
Anjali A K ◽  
Brundha M P ◽  
Muralidharan N P
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Significant Extent ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Routine Basis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.

What Arthroscopic Skills Need to Be Trained Before Continuing Safe Training in the Operating Room?

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (07) ◽  
pp. 718-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Cabitza ◽  
Vincenza Ragone ◽  
Riccardo Compagnoni ◽  
Pietro Randelli ◽  
Gabrielle Tuijthof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operating Room ◽  
Excellent Agreement ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Spatial Perception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Anatomical Structures ◽  
Priority Level ◽  
Tissue Manipulation ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
General Skills

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to generate consensus among experienced surgeons on “what skills a resident should possess before continuing safe training in the operating room (OR).” An online survey of 65 questions was developed and distributed to surgeons in the European community. A total of 216 responded. The survey included 15 questions regarding generic and specific skills; 16 on patient and tissue manipulation, 11 on knowledge of pathology and 6 on inspection of e-anatomical structures; 5 methods to prepare residents; and 12 on specific skills exercises. The importance of each question (arthroscopic skill) was evaluated ranging from 1 (not important at all) to 6 (very important). Chi-square test, respondent agreement, and a qualitative ranking method were determined to identify the top ranked skills (p < 0.05). The top four of general skills considered important were “anatomical knowledge,” “tissue manipulation,” “spatial perception,” and “triangulation” (all chi-square test > 134, p < 0.001, all excellent agreement > 0.85, and all “high priority” level). The top ranked 2 specific arthroscopic skills were “portal placement” and “triangulating the tip of the probe with a 30-degree scope” (chi-square test > 176, p < 0.001, excellent agreement, and assigned high priority). The online survey identified consensus on skills that are considered important for a trainee to possess before continuing training in the OR. Compared with the Canadian colleagues, the European arthroscopy community demonstrated similar ranking.

scholarly journals The Perceived Demands of Ice Hockey Goaltending Movements on the Hip and Groin Region: An Elite Coach and Player Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 232596712110556
Author(s):  
Tobias Wörner ◽  
Ryan J. Frayne ◽  
Thomas Magnusson ◽  
Frida Eek
Keyword(s):  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Many ice hockey goaltending techniques force hip joints and groin muscles into extreme ranges of motion, which may increase the risk of hip and groin problems. Purpose: To explore how elite goaltenders and goaltending coaches perceive the demands of common goaltending techniques on the hip and groin region. We further explored differences in perception between goaltenders and their coaches as well as between junior (age <20 years) and senior (age ≥20 years) goaltenders. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: We developed a model to categorize common ice hockey goaltending techniques into quantifiable units and invited elite goaltenders and coaches in Sweden to complete an online survey. Participants were asked to rate the perceived demands of each technique on the hip and groin using a Likert scale (not at all, slightly, somewhat, very, or extremely demanding). Using the chi-square test, the proportion of participants perceiving each technique as very or extremely demanding were compared between goaltenders and coaches as well as between senior and junior goaltenders. Results: We received responses from 132 goaltenders and 43 coaches. The stances most frequently perceived as very or extremely demanding were the reverse vertical horizontal post-play (40%) and the butterfly save (25%). Among transitions, movements into the post were most frequently rated as very or extremely demanding (11%–40%). Several techniques were perceived as demanding by a larger share of coaches than goaltenders (difference, 13%–46%; P < .001–.028) and a larger share of senior versus junior goaltenders (difference, 12%–20%; P = .13–.18). Conclusion: The post-play and the butterfly were the goaltending techniques most frequently perceived as demanding, and more coaches than goaltenders percieved these techniques demanding. The results of this study may inform injury prevention efforts for ice hockey goaltending.

scholarly journals Beloved Whiskers: Management Type, Care Practices and Connections to Welfare in Domestic Cats

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2308
Author(s):  
Daiana de Souza Machado ◽  
Luana da Silva Gonçalves ◽  
Rogério Ribeiro Vicentini ◽  
Maria Camila Ceballos ◽  
Aline Cristina Sant’Anna
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Categorical Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Care Practices

The quality of cat care practices depends in part on the type of management applied, which either positively or negatively impacts cat welfare. This study investigated whether the type of cat management (indoor vs. outdoor) was related to other cat care practices adopted by cat owners, associated with the quality of human-cat relationships and cat welfare. An online survey was distributed via social networks. Descriptive statistics, categorical Principal Component Analysis, Fisher’s Exact test and Chi-square test in contingency table were applied. A total of 16,302 cat owners returned the survey. Most Brazilian owners reported indoor management of their cats; this was related to owners living in apartments, more frequent use of cat care practices, and more interactions with their pets. Outdoor management was related to cats living in houses or farms, sleeping outdoors or around the neighborhood, and owners had fewer interaction with their pets. In conclusion, owners practicing indoor management seemed to be closer to their cats than owners reporting outdoor management. However, obesity and owner-reported behavioral problems were associated with indoor management.

Patterns of prostate cancer management across Canadian prostate cancer treatment specialists.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 321-321
Author(s):  
Bobby Shayegan ◽  
Alan I. So ◽  
Shawn Malone ◽  
Sebastien J. Hotte ◽  
Antonio Finelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Advanced Prostate Cancer ◽  
Patterns Of Care ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Radiation Oncologists ◽  
Medical Oncologists

321 Background: The Canadian GU Research Consortium (GURC) was recently established to bring comprehensive prostate cancer centres together to collaborate on research, education, and adoption of best practices. As an initial step to inform the work of the GURC, an electronic questionnaire was designed to assess management of advanced prostate cancer care in Canada and better understand patterns of care. Methods: A 59-item online questionnaire was developed by a multidisciplinary scientific committee to measure physician practices, patterns of care, treatment sequencing, and management of mCRPC. After pre-testing, the online questionnaire was sent to 93 urologists, uro-oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and general practitioner oncologists who are actively involved in the treatment of prostate cancer. Results: A total of 49 (53%) respondents completed the questionnaire between April 17, 2017 to May 17, 2017. Although all respondents indicated a role in initiating life-prolonging oral therapy for mCRPC and monitoring treatment and side effects, chemotherapy initiation was mainly a medical oncologist role compared to other specialties (p < 0.05, chi-square). Symptom management such as palliative care and end-of-life care were provided mainly by radiation oncologists (100%) and medical oncologists (81%) compared to urologists (33%) and uro-oncologists (50%), p < 0.05, chi-square). Patient mix varied across the disciplines. Urologist practices were composed primarily of non-metastatic prostate cancer patients (73%), as were radiation oncologist practices (77%), while uro-oncologist practices included both non-metastatic (58%) and metastatic (40%) patients. Medical oncologists practices were mainly (91%) metastatic patients. Referral patterns also varied by discipline. Conclusions: In Canada, prostate cancer treatment involves multiple disciplines providing a range of care at different points across the treatment continuum. We plan to do further research to better understand variation in practice and improve multidisciplinary coordination for patients with advanced prostate cancer.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Clinical Students' Perspectives and Satisfaction Levels on Practical Practices at the Faculty of Dentistry of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
Işıl Sarıkaya
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
5Th Grade ◽  
Academic Year

Aim: It was aimed to reveal the perspectives and satisfaction levels of 4th and 5th grade-clinical students who go on practice education at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Dentistry in the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Methods: Within the scope of the study, 146 students in total, who did their face-to-face internship between October 5 and December 11, 2020, were asked to participate in an online survey with 10 questions. Clinical students were asked about their perspective on Covid-19 infection, whether they felt safe in their dental practice, their families' level of anxiety about their internship, and whether they voluntarily chose dentistry. Results: According to the survey results; 15.1% of the students agree (TA), 27.4% agree (A), 37% partially agree (PA), 13% disagree (D) with the statement “I am pleased to have internships since the beginning of the term” 7.5% of them answered, “Strongly disagree” (SD). Pearson’s chi-square test was used in the statistical analysis of the answers given by 4th and 5th-grade students to the first 9 questions of the questionnaire consisting of the same questions. According to the survey results, it was also observed that most students chose the dentistry profession of their own will (TA 39%, A 36.3%, PA 13.7%). The number of students who think they feel safe in terms of infection control during their internship is 60% in total (TA 5.5%, A 17.1%, PA 37.7%). Conclusion: Despite the increasing number of cases until today, it is thought that the process has been successfully managed and that the students have gained experience in practical training, albeit limited.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Rural Entrepreneurial Challenges: Towards Rural Economic Development and a Policy Framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3(J)) ◽  
pp. 58-71
Author(s):  
Albert Tchey Agbenyegah
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Rural Economic Development ◽  
Rural Study ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Tabulation ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

The primary purpose of this rural study was to compare the challenges that impede successful operations of entrepreneurial activities and small businesses. Through quantitative design, a seven-point Likert-scale questionnaire was utilized to gather primary data. Two sampling techniques, namely simple random and purposive, were applied to select the research participants. Based on a Likert spectrum, 267 questionnaires were administered to SME owners by the researcher, assisted by two research trainees. These questionnaires were ranked from (1) strongly disagree to (7) strongly agree. Two main questions, which provided guidance to this study, were certified reliable by the Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.768 and 0.976. Data analysis was possible through the descriptive and inferential tools supported by the independent t-test, Pearson’s chi-square test, and cross-tabulation. The final outcomes demonstrate higher levels of challenges in the Frances Baard (FB) District than in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District. This implies that owner-managers of small businesses in the FB District experienced more challenges in operating their businesses. The study recommends SME Policy Framework (SPF) training and intensifying the existing processes of monitoring after training to justify the owner-managers’ moral commitments.

scholarly journals What Are the Main Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Running-Related Injuries? A Retrospective Survey Based on 3669 Respondents

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 232596712110434
Author(s):  
Damien Sanfilippo ◽  
Charlotte Beaudart ◽  
Allan Gaillard ◽  
Stephen Bornheim ◽  
Olivier Bruyere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Previous Injury ◽  
Logistic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Relevant Risk Factor ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Despite the many studies on running-related injuries (RRIs), risk factors for injury remain unclear in the literature. Purpose: To investigate the risk factors of RRIs. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: An online survey was conducted among 3669 injured and noninjured runners. Injury was defined as pain of various kinds, without attention to its consequences on running practice. The survey included 41 questions on 5 main categories—personal characteristics, daily lifestyle, training and running characteristics, practice of other sporting activities, and prevention habits—as well as information about the occurrence of RRI over the previous 12 months. Continuous and qualitative variables were analyzed by Student t test and chi-square test, respectively. Sixteen variables were selected for multivariate binary logistic analysis. Results: Among the 3669 runners, 1852 (50.5%) reported at least 1 injury over the previous 12 months. Overuse injuries were largely represented (60.6%). The variables associated with RRIs that remained significant in the fully adjusted model were previous injury (odds ratio [OR], 1.62; 95% CI, 1.42-1.86), higher weight (OR, 1.006; 95% CI, 1.00-1.012), competitive running (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.19-1.98), running >2 h/wk (OR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.01-1.62), running >20 km/wk (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.001-1.55), and stretching before running (OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.25-1.71). Conclusion: Previous injury remains the most relevant risk factor for RRIs according to the current study and previous data. Many training characteristics seem to be involved but still have to be confirmed in view of conflicting data in the literature. Further research would help clinicians better understand RRIs and how to prevent them.

scholarly journals Special care dentistry perception among dentists in Jakarta: An online survey study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249727
Author(s):  
Masita Mandasari ◽  
Febrina Rahmayanti ◽  
Hajer Derbi ◽  
Yuniardini S. Wimardhani
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Special Care ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Delivery Of Care ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Patients With Special Needs

Special Care Dentistry (SCD) or Special Needs Dentistry is a branch of dentistry concerned with the oral health of people with a variety of medical conditions or limitations that require more than routine delivery of care. There were reports on oral status of special care patients and special interest group for SCD dentists in Indonesia has existed. However, there was not perception report on SCD amongst dentists in Jakarta. This paper will describe the perception of dentists in Jakarta towards SCD. A cross-sectional questionnaire, translated and cross adapted to Indonesian, was distributed online through Whatsapp to dentists registered in Jakarta late 2019. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical software for proportion and correlation using Chi-Square test. The questionnaire explored dentists’ perception towards SCD. A total of 250 dentists participated in this study, of them 173 general practitioners and 77 specialist dentists. Most respondents reported that they did not have SCD component during undergraduate dental school and did not provide treatment to patients with special needs in their clinical practice. Most respondents have poor perception of SCD, however, most of the respondents showed motivation and interest towards SCD training. Dentists in Jakarta involved in this study had poor perception of SCD. More efforts should be performed to improve SCD education and awareness.

scholarly journals Satisfaction of Telehealth in Patients With Established Neuromuscular Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Hooshmand ◽  
Junsang Cho ◽  
Shivangi Singh ◽  
Raghav Govindarajan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Neuromuscular Disease ◽  
Neuromuscular Disorders ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Survey Question ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Safety Precaution ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Survey Responses

Introduction/aims: Determine established neuromuscular disease patients' satisfaction with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: We received 50 completed Utah telehealth satisfaction surveys from a cohort of 90 from April 2020 to June 2020. Returning neuromuscular disease patients rated seven aspects from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree): Communication, timeliness of physician, picture quality, sound quality, protection of privacy, the comfort of the physical exam, the ease of healthcare, and whether patients would prefer “in-person” visits despite safety precaution. A favorable response was defined as a response of “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the survey questions. An independent t-test, Fisher's or chi-square test were used to compare demographic factors on outcomes for each survey question.Results: The average age was 47.54 ± 20.63, 54% were female, 70% from rural areas, 60% had family present “webside,” and 14% had family present remotely. The majority of patients reported “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to each survey question assessing their telehealth satisfaction, except for whether patients preferred in-person appointments. Demographic factors, including location and clinical diagnosis, did not influence survey responses.Discussion: The vast majority of established neuromuscular disease patients responded favorably to their telehealth experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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