scholarly journals Considerations for the design of online gaming interventions for the frail elderly: A short communication

Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks ◽  
Jennifer L. Lapum ◽  
Julia Policelli

Recovery from cardiovascular surgical procedures can be problematic for the frail elderly due to developmental considerations and the way that post-operative education is delivered in hospitals. In this short communication paper, we outline the physical and developmental considerations of this cohort as well as the standard delivery of post-operative education. As an alternative, we introduce online gaming and explore considerations for the design of this intervention related to post-operative, frail elderly cardiovascular surgical patients. Specific strategies and/or techniques for addressing each of these influences are presented.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks ◽  
Jennifer L. Lapum ◽  
Julia Policelli

Recovery from cardiovascular surgical procedures can be problematic for the frail elderly due to developmental considerations and the way that post-operative education is delivered in hospitals. In this short communication paper, we outline the physical and developmental considerations of this cohort as well as the standard delivery of post-operative education. As an alternative, we introduce online gaming and explore considerations for the design of this intervention related to post-operative, frail elderly cardiovascular surgical patients. Specific strategies and/or techniques for addressing each of these influences are presented.


e-CliniC ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Utrecht Suleman ◽  
Angelica M. J. Wagiu ◽  
Stephanus J. Ch. Tangel

Abstract: Emergency surgery is performed to avoid further complications of the disease or to save the patient's life. Albeit, there are lack of data in various health centers in Indonesia regarding the evaluation of emergency surgical patients, This study was aimed to obtain the profile of patients undergoing emergency surgical procedures in the Emergency Department of Surgery at Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado from January to September 2019. This was a retrospective and descriptive study using patients’ medical records. The results showed that there were 540 patients in this study. Most of the patients were adult age group (18-59 years) as many as 343 patients (63.5%), males 366 patients (67.8%), and non-traumatic cases 436 patients (80.4%). The most common cases of trauma was epidural hemorrhage as many as 23 patients (4.3%) meanwhile the most common non-traumatic cases was chronic kidney disease as many as 122 patients (22.6%). According to the type of surgery, CDL insertion and laparotomy were performed on 131 patients each (24.3%). In conclusion, most patients undergoing emergency surgical procedures were 18-59 years old, males, and non-traumatic cases.Keywords: emergency surgery, traumatic cases, non-traumatic cases Abstrak: Bedah emergensi dilakukan dalam keadaan sangat darurat untuk menghindari komplikasi lanjut dari proses penyakit atau untuk menyelamatkan jiwa pasien. Data mengenai pasien bedah emergensi di berbagai pusat kesehatan di Indonesia masih sangat kurang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran pasien yang menjalani prosedur bedah emergensi di IGD Bedah RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode Januari sampai September 2019. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif, menggunakan data rekam medik pasien. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 540 pasien, didapatkan pasien terbanyak dari golongan usia dewasa (18-59 tahun) yaitu 343 pasien (63,5%), jenis kelamin laki-laki 366 pasien (67,8%), dan kasus non-trauma 436 pasien (80,4%). Kasus trauma terbanyak yaitu epidural hemorrhage pada 23 pasien (4,3%) sedangkan kasus non trauma terbanyak chronic kidney disease pada 122 pasien (22,6%). Menurut jenis tindakan operasi yang terbanyak ialah insersi CDL dan laparotomy, masing-masing 131 pasien (24,3%). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah pasien yang menjalani prosedur bedah emergensi terbanyak ialah usia 18-59 tahun, jenis kelamin laki-laki, dan jenis kasus non-trauma.Kata kunci: bedah emergensi, kasus trauma, kasus non-trauma


2021 ◽  
pp. 175045892110452
Author(s):  
CU Menakaya ◽  
M Durand-Hill ◽  
O Okereke ◽  
DM Eastwood

Introduction: Nosocomial COVID-19 increases morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgical procedures. This study assesses the consenting process in patients admitted for surgical procedures with regard to risks of contracting nosocomial COVID-19 infection during the three lockdown periods in the United Kingdom. Methods: Retrospective review of consecutive surgical patients admitted to our tertiary referral centre for surgical procedures during the lockdown periods in the United Kingdom. Data from our hospital’s electronic theatre database cross-referenced with the online surgical operative, admission and discharge records were reviewed by three independent reviewers. Discussion: A total of 180 patients (104 males and 76 females) were studied. No patients tested positive perioperatively for COVID-19. The first lockdown had a significantly larger proportion of consultants consenting (P < 0.001). Surgeons consented patients for risk of COVID-19 infection in 34.4% of cases, COVID-19-related illness in 33.9%, inpatient Intensive Care Unit (ITU) admission secondary to COVID-19 infection and risk of death due to COVID-19 in 0.0% and risk of death secondary to inpatient COVID infection in 1.1%. Conclusion: As surgical activity continues and COVID-19 persists, surgeons should be vigilant and ensure proper documentation for consent regarding COVID-19-related complications in line with the Royal College of Surgeons of England guidelines.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shenbaga Rajamanikam ◽  
Suzzana Argyropoulos ◽  
Reza Arsalani Zadeh

Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic has affected the number of surgical admissions and the number of emergency general surgical operations performed. COVID-19 pandemic has also led to changes in how some of the acute surgical patients were managed. Aim of the study was to compare acute surgical admissions and number of emergency general surgical procedures in this period. Material and Method We retrospectively analyzed acute surgical admissions during the pandemic from 20/3/20 to 19/4/20 and compared it with acute surgical admissions during pre-COVID-19 period from 1/11/2019 to 30/11/2019. Results During the COVID-19 pandemic 97 patients were assessed and admitted by the General surgical team, during the pre COVID-19 period 205 patients were assessed and admitted by the General surgical team. The number of acute surgical admissions during COVID-19 pandemic dropped by 53%. There were 46% less emergency surgeries performed during COVID 19 pandemic period. Length of stay during and before the COVID-19pandemic were 4.1 vs 4.4 days. Conclusion During the COVID-19 pandemic number of acute surgical admissions and the number of emergency surgeries were fewer than during pre COVID-19 pandemic. Length of hospital stay was less during COVID-19 pandemic.


2018 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. S74-S75
Author(s):  
C. Hamilton ◽  
C. Marshall ◽  
M. Broadbent

2021 ◽  
pp. 647-668
Author(s):  
Brian Chen ◽  
Simon Davis ◽  
Fynn Maguire

This chapter discusses the anaesthetic management of plastic and burns surgery. It begins with general principles of the anaesthetic management of plastic surgical patients. Surgical procedures covered include breast augmentation, reconstruction and reduction surgery; free flap surgery; liposuction; skin grafting and burns reconstructive surgery. The chapter includes pertinent anaesthetic features for a series of additional miscellaneous plastic surgical operations.


2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Flávio Nogueira Júnior ◽  
Diego Rodrigo Hermann ◽  
Maria Laura Solferini Silva ◽  
Fábio Pires Santos ◽  
Shirley Shizue Nagata Pignatari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Web ◽  

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-523
Author(s):  
João Flávio Nogueira ◽  
Diego Rodrigo Hermann ◽  
Maria Laura Solferini Silva ◽  
Fábio Pires Santos ◽  
Shirley Shizue Nagata Pignatari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Web ◽  

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