Getting back to work: lessons from around the world

Dental Update ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 480-484
Author(s):  
Damien McNee
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Viral Transmission ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
The World ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Initial Work ◽  
Dental Setting ◽  
Dental Appointments ◽  
Back To Work

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and their implications will play a fundamental role in the phased re-introduction of clinical dentistry post COVID-19. These SOP documents will continually be updated as new scientific rationales emerge. Each individual SOP will have key themes dictating how dental appointments are managed, emanating from the initial work of Peng et al (2020). This article provides a snapshot into how some countries are adapting to the changes, and demonstrating the wide variances seen. The article is intended to draw parallels between how each country is responding differently to prevent undue transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the dental setting. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Those involved with implementation of emerging SOPs into their clinical practice will be required to understand why these new protocols are necessary and how they will act to prevent viral transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

scholarly journals Standard operating procedures for clinical practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
TS Sathyanarayana Rao ◽  
Rajiv Radhakrishnan ◽  
Chittaranjan Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Standard Operating

scholarly journals Effects of modifying the World Health Organization standard operating procedures for malaria microscopy to improve surveillance in resource poor settings

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumadhya D Fernando ◽  
Ratnasiri L Ihalamulla ◽  
Renu Wickremasinghe ◽  
Nipun L de Silva ◽  
Janani H Thilakarathne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Resource Poor ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Malaria Microscopy

scholarly journals Implementation of the concept of standard operating procedures into primary care practice: utopia or urgent need?

2020 ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
S K. Zyryanov ◽  
S B. Fitilev ◽  
A. V. Vozzhaev ◽  
I. I. Shkrebniova ◽  
A. A. Tyazhelnikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Stable Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Physician Adherence

The article emphasizes the need to develop and apply standard operating procedures (SOP) as an instrument of quality management system of rational pharmacotherapy in primary care practice. To justify the reasonability of SOP implementation into outpatient clinical practice pharmacoepidemiologic analysis of the quality of care provided to patients with stable coronary artery disease in the primary care setting of Moscow over two consecutive periods was used. tte key variables of interest were characteristics that reflected physician adherence to clinical practice guidelines.

scholarly journals Management of oxygen saturation monitoring in preterm newborns in the NICU: the Italian picture

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Serafina Perrone ◽  
◽  
Maurizio Giordano ◽  
Giuseppe De Bernardo ◽  
Paola Lugani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Oxygen Monitoring

Abstract Background Although many studies emphasize the importance of using oxygen saturation (SpO2) targets in the NICUs, there is a wide variability in used saturation ranges among centers. Primary aim was to draw a representative picture on how the management of oxygen monitoring is performed in the Italian NICUs. Second aim was to identify healthcare-professionals related factors associated with oxygen targeting in the preterm population. Methods Cross-sectional study with data collection via an electronic survey form. A questionnaire containing pre-piloted and open questions on monitoring and management of the SpO2 was administered to neonatologists across the network of the Italian Society of Neonatology. The questions focused on: the infrastructure, specific training, healthcare professionals and patients-related factors. The results of the survey were anonymously collected, summarized and analyzed. Results Out of 378 questionnaires, 93 were correctly filled. Thirty-six different SpO2 ranges were observed. Centers using written standard operating procedures on oxygen management and SpO2 monitoring maintained a correct average range of SpO2 90–95%, avoided hyperoxia and reconsidered saturation targets in relation to comorbidities. 39.8% of responders disabled alarms during neonatal care. One center used biomarkers for complete monitoring of neonatal oxygenation status. Conclusions There is considerable variation in SpO2 targets for preterm infants in the Italian NICUs. Standard operating procedures and specific training for health care personnel are the main factors playing a role for the correct maintenance of the recommended oxygen targets in preterms.

scholarly journals Putting the world back to work: An expert system using big data and artificial intelligence in combating the spread of COVID-19 and similar contagious diseases

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 557-572
Author(s):  
Said Tkatek ◽  
Amine Belmzoukia ◽  
Said Nafai ◽  
Jaafar Abouchabaka ◽  
Youssef Ibnou-ratib
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Expert System ◽  
Population Monitoring ◽  
High Definition ◽  
Contagious Diseases ◽  
The World ◽  
General Guide ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Back To Work

BACKGROUND: To combat COVID-19, curb the pandemic, and manage containment, governments around the world are turning to data collection and population monitoring for analysis and prediction. The massive data generated through the use of big data and artificial intelligence can play an important role in addressing this unprecedented global health and economic crisis. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this work is to develop an expert system that combines several solutions to combat COVID-19. The main solution is based on a new developed software called General Guide (GG) application. This expert system allows us to explore, monitor, forecast, and optimize the data collected in order to take an efficient decision to ensure the safety of citizens, forecast, and slow down the spread’s rate of COVID-19. It will also facilitate countries’ interventions and optimize resources. Moreover, other solutions can be integrated into this expert system, such as the automatic vehicle and passenger sanitizing system equipped with a thermal and smart High Definition (HD) cameras and multi-purpose drones which offer many services. All of these solutions will facilitate lifting COVID-19 restrictions and minimize the impact of this pandemic. METHODS: The methods used in this expert system will assist in designing and analyzing the model based on big data and artificial intelligence (machine learning). This can enhance countries’ abilities and tools in monitoring, combating, and predicting the spread of COVID-19. RESULTS: The results obtained by this prediction process and the use of the above mentioned solutions will help monitor, predict, generate indicators, and make operational decisions to stop the spread of COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS: This developed expert system can assist in stopping the spread of COVID-19 globally and putting the world back to work.

Venous Thromboembolism: Genetics and Thrombophilias

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (02) ◽  
pp. 271-283
Author(s):  
Manila Gaddh ◽  
Rachel P. Rosovsky
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Family History ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Inherited Thrombophilia ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Hereditary Thrombophilia ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of

AbstractVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Up to one half of patients who present with VTE will have an underlying thrombophilic defect. This knowledge has led to a widespread practice of testing for such defects in patients who develop VTE. However, identifying a hereditary thrombophilia by itself does not necessarily change outcomes or dictate therapy. Furthermore, family history of VTE by itself can increase an asymptomatic person's VTE risk several-fold, independent of detecting a known inherited thrombophilia. In this article, we will describe the current validated hereditary thrombophilias including their history, prevalence, and association with VTE. With a focus on evaluating both risks and benefits of testing, we will also explore the controversies of why, who, and when to test as well as discuss contemporary societal guidelines. Lastly, we will share how these tests have been integrated into clinical practice and how to best utilize them in the future.

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