scholarly journals Residents Achieve a High Patient Satisfaction in Pre-Anesthetic Patient Assessment. An Observational Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
pp. 263-275
Author(s):  
Ulrike Reuter ◽  
Babette Jurack ◽  
Nils Engelmann ◽  
Thilo Busch ◽  
Joerg Schnoor
Author(s):  
Ravindra Bharathi ◽  
Praveen Bhardwaj ◽  
Vigneswaran Varadharajan ◽  
Hari Venkatramani ◽  
S Raja Sabapathy

AbstractReplantation of digital amputations is now the accepted standard of care. However, rarely will a replantation surgeon be presented with amputated fingers which have been previously replanted. In our literature search, we could find only one publication where a replanted thumb suffered amputation and was successfully replanted again. We report the technical challenges and the outcome of replanting two fingers which suffered amputation 40 months after the initial replantation and were successfully replanted again. Replantation was critical since the amputated fingers were the only two complete fingers in that hand which had initially suffered a four-finger amputation. The second-time replantation of previously replanted fingers is reported to allay the concern of the reconstructive surgeon when faced with this unique situation of “repeat amputation of the replanted finger.” Second-time replantation is feasible and is associated with high-patient satisfaction. Replantation must be attempted especially in the event of multiple digit amputations.


2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petter Morten Pettersen ◽  
Joakim Eriksson ◽  
Hallgeir Bratberg ◽  
Lars Eldar Myrseth ◽  
Lise Grete Bjørnstad ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ninaad S. Awsare ◽  
James A. Green ◽  
Beverley Aldwinckle ◽  
Damian C. Hanbury ◽  
Greg B. Boustead ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
pp. BJGP.2021.0232
Author(s):  
Stephen H Bradley ◽  
Matthew Barclay ◽  
Benjamin Cornwell ◽  
Gary A Abel ◽  
Matthew Callister ◽  
...  

Background: Chest x-ray (CXR) is the first-line test for lung cancer in many settings. Previous research has suggested that higher utilisation of CXR is associated with improved outcomes. Aim: To explore the associations between characteristics of general practices and frequency of investigation with CXR. Design & Setting: Retrospective observational study of English general practices. Method: We constructed a database of English general practices containing number of CXRs requested and data on practices for 2018, including patient & staff demographics, smoking prevalence, deprivation and patient satisfaction indicators. Mixed effects Poisson modelling was used to account for variation due to chance and to estimate the amount of remaining variation that could be attributed to practice and population characteristics. Results: There was substantial variation in GP CXR rates (median 34 per 1000 patients, IQR 26-43). Only 18% of between-practice variance in CXR rate was accounted for by recorded characteristics. Higher practice scores for continuity and communication skills and higher proportions of smokers, Asian and mixed ethnic groups, and patients aged >65 were associated with increased CXR rates. Higher patient satisfaction scores for access and with greater proportions of male and patients of black ethnicity were associated with lower CXR rates. Conclusion: Substantial variation was found in CXR rates beyond that expected by chance, which could not be accounted for by practices’ recorded characteristics. Since other research has indicated that increasing CXR rates can lead to earlier detection, supporting practices which currently investigate infrequently could be an effective strategy to improve lung cancer outcomes.


2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Appelboom ◽  
Nathalie Maes ◽  
Adelin Albert

This retrospective observational study summarizes the experiences of 820 patients treated with a new Curcuma extract (Flexofytol®, 4-6 capsules per day), for more than 6 months for various forms of painful osteoarthritis. These experiences were reported by 110 Belgian general practitioners via a questionnaire that included quality-of-life parameters for assessing patient experience. Data were submitted to an independent statistician for analysis. Within the first 6 weeks, Flexofytol® improved patient pain, articular mobility, and quality of life. Excellent tolerance was reported, and more than half of these patients were able to discontinue analgaesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Patient satisfaction was confirmed by their decision to maintain Flexofytol® therapy for more than 6 months. These data must be confirmed with randomized controlled studies. We currently conclude that Flexofytol® which is based on a new preparation of curcumin, is as a potential neutraceutical for the care of patients complaining of joint problems, with excellent tolerance and rapid benefits for articular mobility, pain, and quality of life.


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