Peer Review #1 of "Comparison of pediatric scoring systems for mortality in septic patients and the impact of missing information on their predictive power: a retrospective analysis (v0.1)"

Purpose This study was designed to examine the association of dosage and effects of Sound Production Treatment (SPT) for acquired apraxia of speech. Method Treatment logs and probe data from 20 speakers with apraxia of speech and aphasia were submitted to a retrospective analysis. The number of treatment sessions and teaching episodes was examined relative to (a) change in articulation accuracy above baseline performance, (b) mastery of production, and (c) maintenance. The impact of practice schedule (SPT-Blocked vs. SPT-Random) was also examined. Results The average number of treatment sessions conducted prior to change was 5.4 for SPT-Blocked and 3.9 for SPT-Random. The mean number of teaching episodes preceding change was 334 for SPT-Blocked and 179 for SPT-Random. Mastery occurred within an average of 13.7 sessions (1,252 teaching episodes) and 12.4 sessions (1,082 teaching episodes) for SPT-Blocked and SPT-Random, respectively. Comparisons of dosage metric values across practice schedules did not reveal substantial differences. Significant negative correlations were found between follow-up probe performance and the dosage metrics. Conclusions Only a few treatment sessions were needed to achieve initial positive changes in articulation, with mastery occurring within 12–14 sessions for the majority of participants. Earlier occurrence of change or mastery was associated with better follow-up performance. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12592190

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Abstract #701: A Retrospective Analysis of The Impact of Weight Loss on Renal Function

Endocrine Practice ◽

10.1016/s1530-891x(20)45110-9 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. 145-146

Author(s):

Tiffany Schwasinger-Schmidt ◽

Georges Elhomsy ◽

Fanglong Dong ◽

Bobbie Paull-Forney

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Renal Function ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

The Impact

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A retrospective analysis of peer review at Physiologia Plantarum

Physiologia Plantarum ◽

10.1034/j.1399-3054.1994.920401.x ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 92 (4) ◽

pp. 535-542 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Terence M. Murphy ◽

Jessica M. Utts

Keyword(s):

Peer Review ◽

Retrospective Analysis

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The impact of peer review on professional practice.

American Psychologist ◽

10.1037/0003-066x.39.4.406 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

pp. 406-414 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Milton Theaman

Keyword(s):

Peer Review ◽

Professional Practice ◽

The Impact

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Evaluating the Relationship Between Initial Injury, Referral to A Pain Clinic, and Medical Retirement from the Army: A Retrospective Analysis

Military Medicine ◽

10.1093/milmed/usaa463 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 186 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 502-505

Author(s):

Justin J Stewart ◽

Diane Flynn ◽

Alana D Steffen ◽

Dale Langford ◽

Honor McQuinn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Extended Period ◽

Pain Clinic ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Future Research ◽

Curvilinear Relationship ◽

The Impact ◽

Pain Care ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACT Introduction Soldiers are expected to deploy worldwide and must be medically ready in order to accomplish their mission. Soldiers unable to deploy for an extended period of time because of chronic pain or other conditions undergo an evaluation for medical retirement. A retrospective analysis of existing longitudinal data from an Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center (IPMC) was used to evaluate the temporal relationship between the time of initial duty restriction and referral for comprehensive pain care to being evaluated for medical retirement. Methods Patients were adults (>18 years old) and were cared for in an IPMC at least once between May 1, 2014 and February 28, 2018. A total of 1,764 patients were included in the final analysis. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the impact of duration between date of first duty restriction documentation and IPMC referral to the outcome variable of establishment of a permanent 3 (P3) profile. Results The duration between date of first duty restriction and IPMC referral showed a curvilinear relationship to probability of a P3 profile. According to our model, a longer duration before referral is associated with an increased probability of a subsequent P3 profile with the highest probability peaking at 19 months. The probability of P3 declines gradually for those who were referred later. Discussion This is the first time the relationship between time of initial duty restriction, referral to an IPMC, and subsequent P3 or higher profile has been tested. Future research is needed to examine medical conditions listed on the profile to see how they might contribute to the cause of referral to the IPMC. Conclusion A longer duration between initial duty restriction and referral to IPMC was associated with higher odds of subsequent P3 status for up to 19 months. Referral to an IPMC for comprehensive pain care early in the course of chronic pain conditions may reduce the likelihood of P3 profile and eventual medical retirement of soldiers.

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Diagnosis and treatment delay of head and neck cancers during COVID-19 era in a tertiary care academic hospital: what should we expect?

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology ◽

10.1007/s00405-021-06834-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Pietro De Luca ◽

Antonella Bisogno ◽

Vito Colacurcio ◽

Pasquale Marra ◽

Claudia Cassandro ◽

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Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Diagnostic Delay ◽

Treatment Delay ◽

Head And Neck Cancers ◽

Control Measures ◽

Academic Hospital ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Since the spreading of SARS-CoV-2 from China, all deferrable medical activities have been suspended, to redirect resources for the management of COVID patients. The goal of this retrospective study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on head and neck cancers’ diagnosis in our Academic Hospital. Methods A retrospective analysis of patients treated for head and neck cancers between March 12 and November 1, 2020 was carried out, and we compared these data with the diagnoses of the same periods of the 5 previous years. Results 47 patients were included in this study. We observed a significative reduction in comparison with the same period of the previous 5 years. Conclusions Our findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with a decrease in the number of new H&N cancers diagnoses, and a substantial diagnostic delay can be attributable to COVID-19 control measures.

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