scholarly journals Evaluation of My Nutrition Index in an IBD Patient Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gennings Chris ◽  
Manning Laura ◽  
Keefer Laurie
Keyword(s):  
Patient Population

A Questionnaire Survey of Current Rehabilitation Practices for Adults With Normal Hearing Sensitivity Who Experience Auditory Difficulties

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 738-761
Author(s):  
Tess K. Koerner ◽  
Melissa A. Papesh ◽  
Frederick J. Gallun
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Normal Hearing ◽  
Auditory Training ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Hearing Sensitivity ◽  
Considerable Benefit ◽  
High Level

Purpose A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect information from clinical audiologists about rehabilitation options for adult patients who report significant auditory difficulties despite having normal or near-normal hearing sensitivity. This work aimed to provide more information about what audiologists are currently doing in the clinic to manage auditory difficulties in this patient population and their views on the efficacy of recommended rehabilitation methods. Method A questionnaire survey containing multiple-choice and open-ended questions was developed and disseminated online. Invitations to participate were delivered via e-mail listservs and through business cards provided at annual audiology conferences. All responses were anonymous at the time of data collection. Results Responses were collected from 209 participants. The majority of participants reported seeing at least one normal-hearing patient per month who reported significant communication difficulties. However, few respondents indicated that their location had specific protocols for the treatment of these patients. Counseling was reported as the most frequent rehabilitation method, but results revealed that audiologists across various work settings are also successfully starting to fit patients with mild-gain hearing aids. Responses indicated that patient compliance with computer-based auditory training methods was regarded as low, with patients generally preferring device-based rehabilitation options. Conclusions Results from this questionnaire survey strongly suggest that audiologists frequently see normal-hearing patients who report auditory difficulties, but that few clinicians are equipped with established protocols for diagnosis and management. While many feel that mild-gain hearing aids provide considerable benefit for these patients, very little research has been conducted to date to support the use of hearing aids or other rehabilitation options for this unique patient population. This study reveals the critical need for additional research to establish evidence-based practice guidelines that will empower clinicians to provide a high level of clinical care and effective rehabilitation strategies to these patients.

Dynamic Proximal Ulnar Osteotomy for the Treatment of Ununited Anconeal Process in 17 Dogs

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 76-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. M. Turner ◽  
R. H. Abercromby ◽  
J. Innes ◽  
W. M. McKee ◽  
M. G. Ness
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Radiographic Evaluation ◽  
Proximal Ulna ◽  
Ulnar Osteotomy ◽  
A Prospective Study

SummaryA prospective study was made of 17 dogs with ununited anconeal process treated by osteotomy of the proximal ulna. The effect of the surgery on lameness was evaluated subjectively and the elbows were assessed radiographically for evidence of anconeal fusion and healing of the osteotomy. Whilst clinical outcome was generally good and complications infrequent, relatively few cases achieved anconeal fusion. These results do not compare well with the results of a previous study but this disparity may be due in part to differences in patient population and radiographic evaluation.Further work is required to establish how best to achieve predictable anconeal fusion.Proximal ulnar osteotomy was used to treat 17 dogs with ununited anconeal process. Clinical results were good but anconeal fusion was not achieved consistently. Further work is needed to determine how best to achieve predictable anconeal fusion.

The Role of a Decision Rule in Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism Patients with a Non-high Probability Ventilation-perfusion Scan

1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (02) ◽  
pp. 794-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bowine C Michel ◽  
Philomeen M M Kuijer ◽  
Joseph McDonnell ◽  
Edwin J R van Beek ◽  
Frans F H Rutten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Decision Rule ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Pulmonary Angiogram ◽  
Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Perfusion Scan

Summary Background: In order to improve the use of information contained in the medical history and physical examination in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism and a non-high probability ventilation-perfusion scan, we assessed whether a simple, quantitative decision rule could be derived for the diagnosis or exclusion of pulmonary embolism. Methods: In 140 consecutive symptomatic patients with a non- high probability ventilation-perfusion scan and an interpretable pulmonary angiogram, various clinical and lung scan items were collected prospectively and analyzed by multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis to identify the most informative combination of items. Results: The prevalence of proven pulmonary embolism in the patient population was 27.1%. A decision rule containing the presence of wheezing, previous deep venous thrombosis, recently developed or worsened cough, body temperature above 37° C and multiple defects on the perfusion scan was constructed. For the rule the area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve was larger than that of the prior probability of pulmonary embolism as assessed by the physician at presentation (0.76 versus 0.59; p = 0.0097). At the cut-off point with the maximal positive predictive value 2% of the patients scored positive, at the cut-off point with the maximal negative predictive value pulmonary embolism could be excluded in 16% of the patients. Conclusions: We derived a simple decision rule containing 5 easily interpretable variables for the patient population specified. The optimal use of the rule appears to be in the exclusion of pulmonary embolism. Prospective validation of this rule is indicated to confirm its clinical utility.

Evaluation of concentration 25OH vitamin D3selected patient population: preliminary report

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Nowak ◽  
Aneta Koszowska ◽  
Anna Bronczyk Puzon ◽  
Agata Kulpok ◽  
Barbara Zubelewicz Szkodzinska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Population ◽  
Preliminary Report

Beyond the Apnoea–Hypopnoea Index – Prognostic Value of Other Elements of Polysomnography to Describe Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Philip B Adamson ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Standard Method ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
Disordered Breathing

There is increasing appreciation of the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDP) in heart failure. As we examine this patient population, the difficulties of determining success in the treatment of SDB are becoming evident. The apnoea–hypopnoea index (AHI) is the standard method of measuring both the severity of the disease and treatment success, but in itself is a composite of multiple components. This article examines both current and developing measurements in the treatment of SDB.

Evaluation of the EuroSCORE model in the patient population of our Department

2007 ◽  
Vol 148 (17) ◽  
pp. 787-792
Author(s):  
Erzsébet Feiler ◽  
Károly Gombocz ◽  
Győző Wrana ◽  
Margit Varró ◽  
Roland Csécs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Population ◽  
Receiver Operating

Bevezetés: Célunk a EuroSCORE-modell pontosságának és precizitásának vizsgálata az osztályunkon operált betegek populációjában. Anyag és módszer: 2003. 01. 01. és 2005. 12. 31. között operált 1839, egymást követő beteg adatait vizsgáltuk. A műtét előtt meghatározott additív és logisztikus EuroSCORE által jósolt mortalitási értéket hasonlítottuk össze a tényleges 30 napos halálozással. A statisztikai elemzés során a módszer diszkriminatív pontosságát a C-statisztika alkalmazásával határoztuk meg. A modellek kalibrációját, illetve precizitását a Hosmer–Lemeshow-statisztikával elemeztük. Eredmények: A fenti időszakban a műtéti mortalitás 3,3% volt. Az additív, illetve a logisztikus EuroSCORE átlagértéke 4,1 ± 2,8, illetve 4,5 ± 6,1% volt. A C-statisztika alapján a görbe (Receiver Operating Caracteristic curve) alatti terület sorrendben 0,699 (0,629–0,769), illetve 0,711 (0,642–0,779). A Hosmer–Lemeshow-statisztika κ 2 -értéke 6,5 ( p = 0,475), illetve 12,5 ( p = 0,131). Következtetés: A logisztikus EuroSCORE-modell diszkriminatív ereje jó, kielégítő precizitás mellett, míg az additív EuroSCORE pontossága csak megközelíti az elfogadható szintet, ugyanakkor a kalibrációja megfelelő. Eredményeink alapján a logisztikus EuroSCORE alkalmasabb a betegek preoperatív rizikóbecslésére.

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