scholarly journals Allergic Rhinitis Patient Characteristics in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung Indonesia

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Raisa Mentari Moeis ◽  
Melati Sudiro ◽  
RB. Soeherman Herdiningrat
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis Patient

scholarly journals A survey of general hospital in-patients detained under Section 5(2) of the 1983 Mental Health Act

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 733-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Buller ◽  
David Storer ◽  
Rachel Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Conversion Rate ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Code Of Practice ◽  
Mental Health Act

Detention of general hospital in-patients under Section 5(2) is a rare occurrence. This study of the use of Section 5(2) in general hospitals uncovered a frequent neglect in following the guidelines of The Mental Health Act and The Code of Practice. Surprisingly the conversion rate of Section 5(2) to Section 2 or 3 was similar to that seen in a number of other studies conducted in the quite different setting of large psychiatric hospitals. A number of patient characteristics were identified that appeared to influence whether 5(2)s were converted to an admission Section. Each general hospital needs to develop guidelines to be followed when staff feel that a patient should be detained under Section 5(2) – an example of such a policy is included.

scholarly journals Low ninety-day re-admission rates after emergency and elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a district general hospital

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue K Down ◽  
Marko Nicolic ◽  
Hibba Abdulkarim ◽  
Nick Skelton ◽  
Adrian H Harris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Admission Rate ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
True Incidence ◽  
Admission Rates ◽  
Emergency Procedures ◽  
Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

INTRODUCTION Re-admission rate following laparoscopic cholecystectomy is currently defined as within 30 days of the initial operation. This may underestimate the true incidence and financial cost of postoperative morbidity. This study aimed to analyse re-admissions within 90 days of elective and emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a district general hospital, and to compare outcomes to larger teaching centres. PATIENTS AND METHODS We undertook a retrospective analysis of all patients re-admitted within 90 days of laparoscopic cholecystectomy during an 18-month period (June 2006 to December 2007). Patient characteristics, details of the primary operation, and reasons for re-admission were identified, and a comparison of re-admissions following elective versus emergency procedures was performed. RESULTS A total of 326 laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed during the 18-month period (246 elective, 80 emergency). No operations required conversion to an open procedure. Twenty-five patients were re-admitted within 90 days of their operation, of whom only 14 had complications directly related to their surgery (overall re-admission rate 4.3%). There was no statistical difference in re-admission rate or cause of re-admission between elective and emergency procedures. However, the mean time to re-admission following elective procedures was significantly longer (36 days; P = 0.0003). CONCLUSIONS Re-admission rates at our district general hospital are comparable to those reported by larger teaching centres. Current 30-day re-admission data may significantly underestimate morbidity rates and socio-economic cost following elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Allergic Rhinitis Patient Factors Associated with Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment Persistence

2015 ◽  
Vol 135 (2) ◽  
pp. AB139
Author(s):  
Felicia C. Allen-Ramey ◽  
Jianbin Mao ◽  
Robert A. Nathan ◽  
Marvin A. Rock ◽  
Rachel Halpern
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Allergen Immunotherapy ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Treatment Persistence ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis Patient

scholarly journals Prescription rate and treatment patterns for allergic rhinitis from 2010 to 2018 in South Korea: a retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaemin Son ◽  
Eun-San Kim ◽  
Hee-seung Choi ◽  
In-Hyuk Ha ◽  
Donghyo Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Prescription Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Nasal Steroids ◽  
National Patient ◽  
Prescription Rates

Abstract Background There has been little investigation on how guidelines for allergic rhinitis (AR) treatment are applied in current clinical practice. We aimed to analyze prescription trends and patterns for AR treatment according to patient characteristics over a 9-year period in Korea. Methods We used cross-sectional data from the Korean Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service National Patient Sample from 2010 to 2018. We analyzed 1,719,194 patients with AR as the principal diagnosis. Prescription rates of antihistamines, steroids, and other drugs; combination prescriptions; and first-choice prescriptions were analyzed. Results The prescription rate of first-generation antihistamines decreased over the years (2010: 29.13; 2018: 23.41). By contrast, the prescription rate of systemic steroids (2010: 23.60; 2018: 28.70), nasal steroids (2010: 9.70; 2018: 14.67), and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) (2010: 11.13; 2018: 26.56) increased. The prescription rate of steroids was lower in patients aged 0–5 years and ≥ 65 years than in other age groups and that of LTRAs was the highest in patients aged 0–5 years. The rate of combination prescribing antihistamines and nasal steroids increased (2010: 7.99; 2018: 12.09). The rate of first-choice prescriptions with antihistamines and nasal steroids also increased (2010: 4.72; 2018: 7.24). Conclusions The results confirmed a decrease in antihistamine prescriptions, especially with first-generation, and an increase in steroid and LTRA prescriptions in patients with AR in Korea. Regarding prescription patterns, steroids were increasingly prescribed in combination with antihistamines. However, the trend was opposite in the 0–5 years and ≥ 65 years groups.

scholarly journals Clinical profiles of serious suicide attempters consecutively admitted to a university-based hospital: a cluster analysis study

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudemir Benedito Rapeli ◽  
Neury José Botega
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Grouped Data ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Suicidal Intent ◽  
Psychometric Scales ◽  
Clinical Profiles

OBJECTIVE: To verify the presence of different groups of medically serious suicide attempters who had more clinical or surgical seriousness and required admission to a general hospital. METHODS: 121 patients admitted consecutively were assessed. A questionnaire containing items on the patient characteristics and psychometric scales to assess the suicidal intent and lethality were used. A cluster analysis was performed using the K-means method. RESULTS: Three groups were identified: 1) 43 subjects (mostly female) characterized by self-poisoning with medication and low suicidal intent, with highly impulsive suicide attempts; 2) 53 subjects (mostly males) who ingested pesticides and presented both moderate degrees of lethality and suicidal intent; 3) 17 subjects (predominantly males) who used more violent methods and presented high levels of lethality and suicidal intent. CONCLUSIONS: Grouped data of these inpatients could be misleading for follow-up research purposes as our findings indicate that there are relatively distinct clinical profiles among suicide attempters admitted to a general hospital.

scholarly journals Pollen count and exhaled nitric oxide levels in a seasonal allergic rhinitis patient

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-115
Author(s):  
Toshihiro Shirai ◽  
Eisuke Mochizuki ◽  
Kazuhiro Asada ◽  
Takafumi Suda
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Exhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Pollen Count ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis Patient

scholarly journals Characteristics of Candidates for Allergen Immunotherapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. ar.2013.4.0061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Ciprandi ◽  
Cristoforo Incorvaia ◽  
Ilaria dell'Albani ◽  
Simonetta Masieri ◽  
Carmine Cavaliere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Allergen Immunotherapy ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Patient’S Perception ◽  
Allergen Extracts ◽  
Nose And Throat ◽  
Relevant Factors

Allergic rhinitis (AR) may be cured by allergen immunotherapy (AIT). However, patient characteristics for prescribing AIT are not well defined. This study aimed at evaluating the patient's profile to be a candidate for AIT in a cohort of patients suffering from AR, evaluated in 20 Italian Allergy or Ear, Nose, and Throat Centers. The study has been performed on 198 patients (98 men; mean age, 26.8 years) with AR (assessed by Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma [ARIA] criteria). The kind and the number of prescribed allergen extracts, type of diagnosis, severity of symptoms, and patient's perception of symptoms and drug use were evaluated. Patients were subdivided in AIT-treated and without AIT (as controls) subgroups. Most of the patients (69.7%) had persistent AR with moderate–severe symptoms. The mean number of sensitization was 3.4. ARIA classification and sensitization number did not affect AIT choice, but the type of allergen was relevant. AIT-treated patients had milder symptoms than controls if assessed by doctors, but AIT patients perceived more severe symptoms and larger drug use than controls. This study shows that the choice of AIT is based on patient's perception and type of allergen, but number of sensitizations, symptom severity assessed by doctors, and ARIA classification are not relevant factors. The key message might be that it is always relevant to pay attention to the complaints referred by the patient.

scholarly journals IATROGENIC URINARY TRACT TRAUMA IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERIES AT H. ADAM MALIK GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teguh Risesa Djufri ◽  
Syah Mirsya Warli
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Pelvic Surgery ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Common Procedure ◽  
Bladder Trauma ◽  
Included Patient ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Repair Procedure

Objective: Urinary tract iatrogenic trauma in abdominal or pelvic surgery may cause morbidity, mortality, or even medico-legal problems. The close embryonic, as well as anatomical relationship between urinary tract and genital organs, may be a predisposition for urinary tract trauma, especially ureter and bladder, in obstetrics and gynecology surgeries. This research aimed to evaluate the incidence of iatrogenic urinary tract trauma in obstetrics and gynecology surgeries. Material & Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective research. This research was conducted at Urology Division of Department of Surgery at H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, from February to June 2016. Total sampling method was used. Data were collected from medical records of patients who had iatrogenic urinary tract trauma due to obstetrics and gynecology surgeries at H. Adam Malik General Hospital from January 2011 to December 2015. Parameters that were evaluated included patient characteristics, the type of obstetrics and gynecology procedure that was conducted, the type of urinary tract trauma, and the type of urologic procedure conducted. Data were registered and analyzed using statistical software SPSS version 22. Results: There were 25 patients with 28 incidences of iatrogenic urinary tract trauma, which consisted of 12 iatrogenic ureteral trauma and 16 iatrogenic bladder trauma, out of all patients who underwent obstetrics and gynecologic surgeries at H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, from January 2011 to December 2016. The youngest patient was 19 years old, while the oldest patient was 78 years old. Mean age of patients was 46.48 years (SD ± 11.6). The age group with the most iatrogenic urinary tract trauma was between 26-45 years old, which consisted of 12 patients (48%). Gynecologic patients had the most iatrogenic urinary tract trauma, which was experienced by 23 patients (92%). The most common diagnosis was ovarian cancer. Hysterectomy was the most common procedure to cause iatrogenic urinary tract trauma, as was found in 23 patients (92%). All patients who were found with iatrogenic bladder trauma (15 patients; 60%) underwent bladder repair. Conclusion: Gynecologic procedure, especially hysterectomy, was the most common cause of iatrogenic urinary tract trauma. Bladder repair procedure was the most common procedure performed on patients who were found with iatrogenic urinary tract trauma. 

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF DRUG-RELATED PROBLEMS INCIDENCE AT HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS IN HAJI REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, MAKASSAR

2021 ◽  
pp. 130-133
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ALDILA SATRIA ◽  
SUDIBYO SUPARDI
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Drug Treatment ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Record Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Record Data

Objective: This study aims to identify inpatient medication problems and analyze the association between patient characteristics and the incidence of the drug-related problem (DRP) experienced by patients. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Haji Regional General Hospital, Makassar, using medical record data for inpatients from January to February 2020. Data were collected from September to October 2020. A total of 247 inpatients were identified using the Indonesian version of the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe. Results: The most common DRP problem found is the effect of drug treatment not optimal (P1.2) by 35.76% and the most common cause found is no or incomplete drug treatment despite existing indication (C1.6) by 20.16%. Bivariate analysis shows that age, length of stay, and the number of drugs received are significant different with the incidence of DRP in patients (p < 0,01) respectively. Multivariate analysis using logistic regression shows that age, sex, and the number of drugs could significantly affect the incidence of DRP (p<0.05) with the r-square (R2) of 21.6%. According to this model, the largest odds ratio number and the most likely to experience DRP in a patient are age, the number of drugs, then gender (5,2; 4,6; and 2,3). Conclusion: Age, length of stay, and the number of drugs received affect the DRP incidence in a patient, while gender together with age and the number of drugs affecting the incidence of DRP in a patient.

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