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Al Bulushi S, McIntosh T, Grant A, Stewart D, Cunningham S. Implementation frameworks for polypharmacy management within healthcare organisations: a scoping review. Int J Clin Pharm 2023; 45:342-354. [PMID: 36719590 PMCID: PMC10147734 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-023-01534-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several guidelines support polypharmacy management in individual patients. More organisational-level focus is needed on the use of implementation frameworks. AIM To characterise the peer reviewed literature on implementation frameworks, focussing on barriers and facilitators to implementation at organisational level in the context of polypharmacy management. METHOD A scoping review protocol was devised, supporting retrieval of studies published in English, reporting from any sector of practice. Medline, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Business Source Complete were searched to January 2022 using Medical Subject Headings including: 'polypharmacy', 'deprescriptions', 'strategic planning' and 'organizational innovation'. A narrative approach to data synthesis was applied. Searching, data extraction and synthesis were undertaken independently by two reviewers. RESULTS After screening 797 records eight papers remained. Two were descriptive outlining details of specific initiatives, six used qualitative methods to explore determinants for implementation including barriers and enablers. Organisation level barriers included: poor organisational culture with a lack of sense of urgency and national plans, resource availability and communication issues including patient information and at transitions of care. Organisational facilitators included availability of government funding and regulatory environment promoting patient safety, a national emphasis on quality of care for older adults, co-ordinated national efforts and local evidence. CONCLUSION Limited literature focusses on the use of implementation frameworks at organisational levels. This review highlights the need for further work on implementation frameworks in this context to help achieve effective organisational change.
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- S Al Bulushi
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
- Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.
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Pasricha S, Kutryk M, Akhavein F, Ly H, Leong-Poi H, Dick A, Yan A, Stewart D, Connelly K. ENDOTHELIAL PROGENITOR CELLS ENGINEERED TO OVER-EXPRESS ENDOTHELIAL NO-SYNTHASE AND THEIR EFFECT ON ARRHYTHMIC SUBSTRATE AS ASSESSED BY GRAY ZONE ANALYSIS - A SUB-STUDY OF THE ENACT-AMI TRIAL. Can J Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2022.08.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hashad N, Stewart D, Perumal D, Abdulrazzaq N, Tonna AP. The impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in hospitals - an exploration informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. J Hosp Infect 2022; 129:144-152. [PMID: 35998835 PMCID: PMC9396443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2022.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Introduction and objectives The disruption of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been recognized but not explored in depth. This study used a theoretical, qualitative approach to understand the impact of COVID-19 on ASP implementation in hospitals. Methods Semi-structured online interviews, informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), were conducted with ASP team members and non-members in hospitals. Participants were recruited via purposeful and snowball sampling with interviews video recorded, transcribed and analysed independently by two researchers based on mapping against CFIR constructs. Results Thirty-one interviews were conducted across 11 hospitals. The following themes were identified: (i) increased complexity of ASP implementation and changes in prescribing behaviour influenced by COVID-19; (ii) adaptations, networking and cosmopolitanism to enhance integration of COVID-19 management into ASP services; and (iii) adaptations and networking to support continuity of the ASP implementation process. A disruption to pre-pandemic ASP activities was reported, with complexity of COVID-19 overwhelming the healthcare system. ASP team members and services showed an ability to adapt and repurpose roles to respond to the pandemic. Interventions included developing national guidelines for treatment of patients with COVID-19 and contributing to guideline management and monitoring. A gradual restoration of ASP activities was perceived. Technological adaptations and enhancements in networking were reported as positive impacts of the pandemic. Conclusion Despite the initial disruption of ASP implementation caused by the pandemic, successful adaptation and evolution of ASP services reflects the high value and adaptability of ASP implementation in hospitals in the United Arab Emirates.
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- Pharmacy, Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Commission of Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Al Kuwait Hospital, Emirates Health Services, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.
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Barton O, Broad G, Darling H, Dhuga Y, Emms L, Habib S, Jain R, Jeater J, Kan CYP, Kathiravelupillai A, Khatkar H, Kirmani S, Kulasabanathan K, Lacey H, Lal K, Manafa C, Mansoor M, McDonald S, Mittal A, Mustoe S, Nottrodt L, Oliver P, Papapetrou I, Pattinson F, Raja M, Reyhani H, Shahmiri A, Small O, Soni U, Aguirrezabala Armbruster B, Bunni J, Hakim MA, Hawkins-Hooker L, Howell KA, Hullait R, Jaskowska A, Ottewell L, Thomas-Jones I, Vasudev A, Clements B, Fenton J, Gill M, Haider S, Lim AJM, Maguire H, McMullan J, Nicoletti J, Samuel S, Unais MA, White N, Yao PC, Yow L, Boyle C, Brady R, Cheekoty P, Cheong J, Chew SJHL, Chow R, Ganewatta Kankanamge D, Mamer L, Mohammed B, Ng Chieng Hin J, Renji Chungath R, Royston A, Sharrad E, Sinclair R, Tingle S, Treherne K, Wyatt F, Maniarasu VS, Moug S, Appanna T, Bucknall T, Hussain F, Owen A, Parry M, Parry R, Sagua N, Spofforth K, Yuen ECT, Bosley N, Hardie W, Moore T, Regas C, Abdel-Khaleq S, Ali N, Bashiti H, Buxton-Hopley R, Constantinides M, D'Afflitto M, Deshpande A, Duque Golding J, Frisira E, Germani Batacchi M, Gomaa A, Hay D, Hutchison R, Iakovou A, Iakovou D, Ismail E, Jefferson S, Jones L, Khouli Y, Knowles C, Mason J, McCaughan R, Moffatt J, Morawala A, Nadir H, Neyroud F, Nikookam Y, Parmar A, Pinto L, Ramamoorthy R, Richards E, Thomson S, Trainer C, Valetopoulou A, Vassiliou A, Wantman A, Wilde S, Dickinson M, Rockall T, Senn D, Wcislo K, Zalmay P, Adelekan K, Allen K, Bajaj M, Gatumbu P, Hang S, Hashmi Y, Kaur T, Kawesha A, Kisiel A, Woodmass M, Adelowo T, Ahari D, Alhwaishel K, Atherton R, Clayton B, Cockroft A, Curtis Lopez C, Hilton M, Ismail N, Kouadria M, Lee L, MacConnachie A, Monks F, Mungroo S, Nikoletopoulou C, Pearce L, Sara X, Shahid A, Suresh G, Wilcha R, Atiyah A, Davies E, Dermanis A, Gibbons H, Hyde A, Lawson A, Lee C, Leung-Tack M, Li Saw Hee J, Mostafa O, Nair D, Pattani N, Plumbley-Jones J, Pufal K, Ramesh P, Sanghera J, Saram S, Scadding S, See S, Stringer H, Torrance A, Vardon H, Wyn-Griffiths F, Brew A, Kaur G, Soni D, Tickle A, Akbar Z, Appleyard T, Figg K, Jayawardena P, Johnson A, Kamran Siddiqui Z, Lacy-Colson J, Oatham R, Rowlands B, Sludden E, Turnbull C, Allin D, Ansar Z, Azeez Z, Dale VH, Garg J, Horner A, Jones S, Knight S, McGregor C, McKenna J, McLelland T, Packham-Smith A, Rowsell K, Spector-Hill I, Adeniken E, Baker J, Bartlett M, Chikomba L, Connell B, Deekonda P, Dhar M, Elmansouri A, Gamage K, Goodhew R, Hanna P, Knight J, Luca A, Maasoumi N, Mahamoud F, Manji S, Marwaha PK, Mason F, Oluboyede A, Pigott L, Razaq AM, Richardson M, Saddaoui I, Wijeyendram P, Yau S, Atkins W, Liang K, Miles N, Praveen B, Ashai S, Braganza J, Common J, Cundy A, Davies R, Guthrie J, Handa I, Iqbal M, Ismail R, Jones C, Jones I, Lee KS, Levene A, Okocha M, Olivier J, Smith A, Subramaniam E, Tandle S, Wang A, Watson A, Wilson C, Chan XHF, Khoo E, Montgomery C, Norris M, Pugalenthi PP, Common T, Cook E, Mistry H, Shinmar HS, Agarwal G, Bandyopadhyay S, Brazier B, Carroll L, Goede A, Harbourne A, Lakhani A, Lami M, Larwood J, Martin J, Merchant J, Pattenden S, Pradhan A, Raafat N, Rothwell E, Shammoon Y, Sudarshan R, Vickers E, Wingfield L, Ashworth I, Azizi S, Bhate R, Chowdhury T, Christou A, Davies L, Dwaraknath M, Farah Y, Garner J, Gureviciute E, Hart E, Jain A, Javid S, Kankam HK, Kaur Toor P, Kaz R, Kermali M, Khan I, Mattson A, McManus A, Murphy M, Nair K, Ngemoh D, Norton E, Olabiran A, Parry L, Payne T, Pillai K, Price S, Punjabi K, Raghunathan A, Ramwell A, Raza M, Ritehnia J, Simpson G, Smith W, Sodeinde S, Studd L, Subramaniam M, Thomas J, Towey S, Tsang E, Tuteja D, Vasani J, Vio M, Badran A, Adams J, Anthony Wilkinson J, Asvandi S, Austin T, Bald A, Bix E, Carrick M, Chander B, Chowdhury S, Cooper Drake B, Crosbie S, D Portela S, Francis D, Gallagher C, Gillespie R, Gravett H, Gupta P, Ilyas C, James G, Johny J, Jones A, Kinder F, MacLeod C, Macrow C, Maqsood-Shah A, Mather J, McCann L, McMahon R, Mitham E, Mohamed M, Munton E, Nightingale K, O'Neill K, Onyemuchara I, Senior R, Shanahan A, Sherlock J, Spyridoulias A, Stavrou C, Stokes D, Tamang R, Taylor E, Trafford C, Uden C, Waddington C, Yassin D, Zaman M, Bangi S, Cheng T, Chew D, Hussain N, Imani-Masouleh S, Mahasivam G, McKnight G, Ng HL, Ota HC, Pasha T, Ravindran W, Shah K, Vishnu K S, Zaman S, Carr W, Cope S, Eagles EJ, Howarth-Maddison M, Li CY, Reed J, Ridge A, Stubbs T, Teasdaled D, Umar R, Worthington J, Dhebri A, Kalenderov R, Alattas A, Arain Z, Bhudia R, Chia D, Daniel S, Dar T, Garland H, Girish M, Hampson A, Kyriacou H, Lehovsky K, Mullins W, Omorphos N, Vasdev N, Venkatesh A, Waldock W, Bhandari A, Brown G, Choa G, Eichenauer CE, Ezennia K, Kidwai Z, Lloyd-Thomas A, Macaskill Stewart A, Massardi C, Sinclair E, Skajaa N, Smith M, Tan I, Afsheen N, Anuar A, Azam Z, Bhatia P, Davies-kelly N, Dickinson S, Elkawafi M, Ganapathy M, Gupta S, Khoury EG, Licudi D, Mehta V, Neequaye S, Nita G, Tay VL, Zhao S, Botsa E, Cuthbert H, Elliott J, Furlepa M, Lehmann J, Mangtani A, Narayan A, Nazarian S, Parmar C, Shah D, Shaw C, Zhao Z, Beck C, Caldwell S, Clements JM, French B, Kenny R, Kirk S, Lindsay J, McClung A, McLaughlin N, Watson S, Whiteside E, Alyacoubi S, Arumugam V, Beg R, Dawas K, Garg S, Lloyd ER, Mahfouz Y, Manobharath N, Moonesinghe R, Morka N, Patel K, Prashar J, Yip S, Adeeko ES, Ajekigbe F, Bhat A, Evans C, Farrugia A, Gurung C, Long T, Malik B, Manirajan S, Newport D, Rayer J, Ridha A, Ross E, Saran T, Sinker A, Waruingi D, Allen R, Al Sadek Y, Alves do Canto Brum H, Asharaf H, Ashman M, Balakumar V, Barrington J, Baskaran R, Berry A, Bhachoo H, Bilal A, Boaden L, Chia WL, Covell G, Crook D, Dadnam F, Davis L, De Berker H, Doyle C, Fox C, Gruffydd-Davies M, Hafouda Y, Hill A, Hubbard E, Hunter A, Inpadhas V, Jamshaid M, Jandu G, Jeyanthi M, Jones T, Kantor C, Kwak SY, Malik N, Matt R, McNulty P, Miles C, Mohomed A, Myat P, Niharika J, Nixon A, O'Reilly D, Parmar K, Pengelly S, Price L, Ramsden M, Turnor R, Wales E, Waring H, Wu M, Yang T, Ye TTS, Zander A, Zeicu C, Bellam S, Francombe J, Kawamoto N, Rahman MR, Sathyanarayana A, Tang HT, Cheung J, Hollingshead J, Page V, Sugarman J, Wong E, Chiong J, Fung E, Kan SY, Kiang J, Kok J, Krahelski O, Liew MY, Lyell B, Sharif Z, Speake D, Alim L, Amakye NY, Chandrasekaran J, Chandratreya N, Drake J, Owoso T, Thu YM, Abou El Ela Bourquin B, Alberts J, Chapman D, Rehnnuma N, Ainsworth K, Carpenter H, Emmanuel T, Fisher T, Gabrel M, Guan Z, Hollows S, Hotouras A, Ip Fung Chun N, Jaffer S, Kallikas G, Kennedy N, Lewinsohn B, Liu FY, Mohammed S, Rutherfurd A, Situ T, Stammer A, Taylor F, Thin N, Urgesi E, Zhang N, Ahmad MA, Bishop A, Bowes A, Dixit A, Glasson R, Hatta S, Hatt K, Larcombe S, Preece J, Riordan E, Fegredo D, Haq MZ, Li C, McCann G, Stewart D, Baraza W, Bhullar D, Burt G, Coyle J, Deans J, Devine A, Hird R, Ikotun O, Manchip G, Ross C, Storey L, Tan WWL, Tse C, Warner C, Whitehead M, Wu F, Court EL, Crisp E, Huttman M, Mayes F, Robertson H, Rosen H, Sandberg C, Smith H, Al Bakry M, Ashwell W, Bajaj S, Bandyopadhyay D, Browlee O, Burway S, Chand CP, Elsayeh K, Elsharkawi A, Evans E, Ferrin S, Fort-Schaale A, Iacob M, I K, Impelliziere Licastro G, Mankoo AS, Olaniyan T, Otun J, Pereira R, Reddy R, Saeed D, Simmonds O, Singhal G, Tron K, Wickstone C, Williams R, Bradshaw E, De Kock Jewell V, Houlden C, Knight C, Metezai H, Mirza-Davies A, Seymour Z, Spink D, Wischhusen S. Evaluation of prognostic risk models for postoperative pulmonary complications in adult patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a systematic review and international external validation cohort study. Lancet Digit Health 2022; 4:e520-e531. [PMID: 35750401 DOI: 10.1016/s2589-7500(22)00069-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stratifying risk of postoperative pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery allows clinicians to modify risk through targeted interventions and enhanced monitoring. In this study, we aimed to identify and validate prognostic models against a new consensus definition of postoperative pulmonary complications. METHODS We did a systematic review and international external validation cohort study. The systematic review was done in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We searched MEDLINE and Embase on March 1, 2020, for articles published in English that reported on risk prediction models for postoperative pulmonary complications following abdominal surgery. External validation of existing models was done within a prospective international cohort study of adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing major abdominal surgery. Data were collected between Jan 1, 2019, and April 30, 2019, in the UK, Ireland, and Australia. Discriminative ability and prognostic accuracy summary statistics were compared between models for the 30-day postoperative pulmonary complication rate as defined by the Standardised Endpoints in Perioperative Medicine Core Outcome Measures in Perioperative and Anaesthetic Care (StEP-COMPAC). Model performance was compared using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROCC). FINDINGS In total, we identified 2903 records from our literature search; of which, 2514 (86·6%) unique records were screened, 121 (4·8%) of 2514 full texts were assessed for eligibility, and 29 unique prognostic models were identified. Nine (31·0%) of 29 models had score development reported only, 19 (65·5%) had undergone internal validation, and only four (13·8%) had been externally validated. Data to validate six eligible models were collected in the international external validation cohort study. Data from 11 591 patients were available, with an overall postoperative pulmonary complication rate of 7·8% (n=903). None of the six models showed good discrimination (defined as AUROCC ≥0·70) for identifying postoperative pulmonary complications, with the Assess Respiratory Risk in Surgical Patients in Catalonia score showing the best discrimination (AUROCC 0·700 [95% CI 0·683-0·717]). INTERPRETATION In the pre-COVID-19 pandemic data, variability in the risk of pulmonary complications (StEP-COMPAC definition) following major abdominal surgery was poorly described by existing prognostication tools. To improve surgical safety during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery and beyond, novel risk stratification tools are required. FUNDING British Journal of Surgery Society.
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Webb J, Horlock R, Ahlquist A, Hall A, Brisby K, Hills S, Stewart D. The reach and benefits of a digital intervention to improve physical activity in people with a musculoskeletal condition delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Perspect Public Health 2022; 143:97-104. [PMID: 35369806 PMCID: PMC10067684 DOI: 10.1177/17579139221085098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aim: To evaluate a digital intervention to improve physical activity in people in the UK with a musculoskeletal condition delivered during movement restrictions brought about because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Service evaluation data collected from 26,041 participants over 5 months was assessed against national datasets to understand the reach and representativeness of the digital physical activity intervention. Measures to restrict the movement and interaction of people were in place during these 5 months. Cross-sectional data from 2752 participants across different stages of the 12-week programme assessed levels of physical activity and the components of behaviour as defined by the COM-B model (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation = Behaviour). Regression analysis investigated the relationship between programme stage and physical activity and the components of behaviour. Results: In comparison to the UK population of people with a musculoskeletal condition, the intervention participants were over-represented by females, White, and inactive people. A cross-sectional analysis suggested that the number of participants regularly active increased by programme stage. Scores for the behavioural components of automatic and reflective motivation, physical and psychological capability, and physical opportunity were also improved by programme stage. Conclusion: The service evaluation suggests that the digital intervention, designed to improve physical activity in people with a musculoskeletal condition, could be beneficial during measures to restrict movement to slow the spread of infectious disease in those who are already motivated to become or stay active.
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- School of Social Sciences and Professions, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Rd, London N7 8DB, UK
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- Versus Arthritis, London, UK
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- Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University, London, UK
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- School of Social Sciences and Professions, London Metropolitan University, London, UK
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Bradbrook K, Robinson A, Goff R, Stewart D. Equity in Access to Deceased Donor Transplant for Candidates on the Heart Waitlist. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.01.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Talkhan H, Stewart D, Mcintosh T, Ziglam H, Abdulrouf PV, AL-HAIL M, Diab M, Cunningham S. Exploring determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour: a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2022. [PMCID: PMC9383616 DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riac021.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Introduction Few qualitative studies have explored determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour in hospitals, and none has made reference to behavioural theories. An understanding of these determinants is required for the successful development and implementation of behaviour change interventions (BCIs) in this area. Aim To explore the determinants of clinicians’ antimicrobial prescribing behaviour, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF; a framework of behavioural theories). Methods This work was part of a multi-phase explanatory, sequential mixed methods PhD programme of research. This qualitative part involved semi-structured, online (video) interviews via a videoconferencing software programme (Zoom) with clinicians (doctors and pharmacists) based in 12 Hamad Medical Corporation hospitals in Qatar. Clinicians were sampled purposively in strata of gender, profession, years of experience and area of practice. The interview schedule was developed based on a review of published literature (1), previous findings of quantitative research (2) and the TDF to ensure comprehensive coverage of key determinants (including barriers and facilitators) related to clinicians’ antimicrobial prescribing behaviour. Interviews were conducted from December 2020 to February 2021, audio-recorded, transcribed and independently analysed by two research team members using the TDF as an initial coding framework. Results Data saturation was achieved after interviewing eight doctors and eight pharmacists from a range of areas of practices and with a variety of experiences. A number of themes, linked to ten TDF domains, were identified as determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour and these determinants were interrelated. In-depth analysis identified several barriers and facilitators that may contribute to inappropriate or appropriate antimicrobial prescribing. Main barriers identified were around hospital guidelines and electronic system deficiencies (environmental context and resources), gaps in the knowledge in relation to guidelines and appropriate prescribing (knowledge), restricted roles/responsibilities of microbiologists and pharmacists (professional role and identity), uncomfortable antimicrobial prescribing decisions (memory, attention and decision processes), as well as professional hierarchies and poor multidisciplinary teamworking/relationships (social influences). “Sometimes, the barrier would be the ego of senior doctors who refuse our evidence-based recommendation and depend on their clinical judgement or experience” (Pharmacist 470, Cardiology). Key facilitators highlighted included guidelines compliance goals and intentions, and the beliefs of consequences of appropriate or inappropriate prescribing. Further education and training sessions, and some changes to guidelines, including accessibility were also considered essential. “We need to seriously consider getting an antibiotic guidelines app which is downloaded to clinicians’ mobile phones. The mobile app is handy, you can access it anytime even at the patient’s bedside” (Doctor 514, Microbiology). Conclusion This qualitative study, using a theoretically based approach, has identified that antimicrobial prescribing in hospitals is a complex process influenced by a broad range of behavioural determinants that described specific barriers and facilitators. The in-depth understanding of this complexity provided by this phase of the research may contribute to the design and development of theoretically based BCIs to improve clinicians’ antimicrobial prescribing. Limitations include data collected with online interviews due to the Covid-19 restrictions. This may have excluded some clinicians who did not feel comfortable with or have access to the technology required. References (1) Talkhan H, Stewart D, Mcintosh T, Ziglam H, Abdulrouf P, Al-Hail M et al. The use of theory in the development and evaluation of behaviour change interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing: a systematic review. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2020;75(9):2394-2410. (2) Talkhan H, Stewart D, McIntosh T, Ziglam H, Abdulrouf P, Al-Hail M et al. Using the Theoretical Domains Framework to investigate clinicians’ behavioural determinants of antimicrobial prescribing in Qatar. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2021;29(1):i20-i22.
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- H Talkhan
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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Brincat A, Tonna A, Vella Bonanno P, Stewart D, Weidmann AE. “ They were waiting for me and welcomed me with great love and escorted me to my room”: a qualitative approach exploring patients’ experiences of cancer healthcare services. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riac021.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Introduction
Cancer is a complex illness whereby patients require access to various healthcare services provided by the multidisciplinary team over a prolonged period of time.
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To explore patients’ experiences of cancer healthcare services whilst undergoing treatment with antineoplastic medicines.
Methods
This qualitative study involved in-depth semi-structured interviews with 16 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the only national oncology centre available in Malta. Interviews allowed a detailed exploration of the patients’ lived experience with antineoplastic treatment on aspects relating to medicine-related beliefs, practice and burden (1). Interviews were held between December 2018 and November 2019, when patients were receiving their fourth or sixth cycle of treatment with XELOX or FOLFOX respectively. They were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim in the native language, with a sample of 10% checked for transcription accuracy. Data saturation was established using a stopping criterion of three (2). Data were analysed thematically by two independent researchers with disagreements resolved through discussion.
Results
A total of 16 patients with colorectal cancer, aged between 38 and 78 years, were interviewed. Four themes emerged:1) experiences of patients of the cancer services, 2) healthcare professionals’ communication with patients, 3) patient’s perception of the role of the healthcare professional in the management of the illness, and 4) recommendations for the service.
Patients were appreciative of the fast-track route for hospital appointments upon a diagnosis of cancer and the accessibility of a cancer-specific nurse navigator to address their challenges. Problems were mainly encountered in-between cycles while patients were at home, with difficulty in assessing the severity of adverse effects. This led to struggles with decision making and whether to self-refer to the emergency department or alternatively whether to seek verbal advice from the nurse navigator. Despite the generalised information provision during the nurse-led group information session at initiation of treatment, patients recommended an additional follow-up session for reinforcement of knowledge tailored to their own needs. Although most patients preferred to receive parenteral treatment under the surveillance of trained healthcare professionals in a hospital setting, they proposed activities such as individual or group counselling and educational treatment-specific sessions or peer-led discussion during treatment administration. ‘Initially I had no symptoms however these cropped up around 4th cycle. Having meetings with healthcare professionals whilst receiving chemo allows sharing of information about this specific treatment.’[P004] Recommendations made by patients included medicine review taking into account their chronic medicines and provision of knowledge to assess the severity of their adverse effects experienced at home ‘Due to my heart problems, I wonder whether another ‘safe’ medicine may be used…prefer to discuss this with healthcare professional whilst having a review of all my medicines.’[P003]
Conclusion
This study highlighted that timeliness and accessibility of healthcare services are crucial in cancer care and are greatly appreciated by the patients. The limitation of the study was that views were only captured from those participants who consented to be interviewed. The introduction of interventions along the treatment journey to address their current needs was recommended.
References
(1) Brincat A, Bonanno PV, Stewart D, Weidmann AE. Patients’ lived experiences with antineoplastic medicines for the management of malignant solid tumours: A systematic review. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2020; 16(4):450-463.
(2) Francis JJ, Johnston M, Robertson C, Glidewell L, Entwistle V, Eccles MP et al. What is an adequate sample size? Operationalising data saturation for theory-based interview studies. Psychol Health. 2010; 25(10):1229–1245.
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- A Brincat
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Al Bulushi S, McIntosh T, Grant A, Stewart D, Cunningham S. Development and implementation of strategic frameworks for polypharmacy management in healthcare organisations: a scoping review. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riac019.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction
‘Polypharmacy management’ (PM) guidelines exist (1) but there are challenges to implementation and WHO recommends theory-based organisational change strategies to address this (2).
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To identify current evidence base around the development and implementation of strategic frameworks for polypharmacy management in healthcare organisations.
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The Arksey and O’Malley framework and the PRISMA Scoping Reviews extension were used. Databases (Medline, IPA, CINAHL and Business Source Complete) were searched to December 2020. After title and abstract screening full text articles were reviewed. Search, data extraction and eligibility criteria were defined (table). Included studies were charted to collate extracted information and a descriptive narrative approach to data synthesis was taken. All steps involved independent checks by two team members with disagreement mediation by a third.
Results
Initially 702 records were identified after removal of duplicates, 632 of these were excluded after screening leaving 70 papers. A further 63 of these 70 papers were excluded after full text review. The seven papers remaining met the eligibility criteria fully and showed: despite wide availability of polypharmacy guidelines in the West, particularly the UK and European Union, there is limited evidence on the strategic development and implementation of PM frameworks. The main characteristics of strategic approaches used included: Kotter’s eight step process for organisational change, theoretical domains framework to identify individual behavioural determinants, and a community-based medication management intervention. Reported barriers were: lack of data to create a sense of urgency, lack of a national plan for implementation, monitoring and evaluation, poor coordination of care, lack of time for staff, unclear allocation of tasks and responsibilities and lack of training. Organisational level facilitators included: government funding streams and strict regulatory environment, national emphasis on quality and presence of contextual evidence.
Conclusion
Despite PM guidance this review shows limited evidence on development of theory based strategic frameworks for organisational change. Evidence was from Western contexts only. A strength of this work is that it searched internationally but was limited by exclusion of grey literature. Further work is required on theory based strategic organisational change in PM particularly in contexts out with the Western world.
References
(1) Mair A, Fernandez-Llimos F, Alonso A, Harrison C, Hurding S, Kempen T, Kinnear M, Michael N, McIntosh J, Wilson M, the SIMPATHY Consortium. Polypharmacy Management by 2030: a patient safety challenge. 2nd edition. Coimbra: SIMPATHY Consortium; 2017.
(2) World Health Organization. Medication safety in polypharmacy: technical report. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2019.
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Saad N, Mahajan A, Chin A, Stewart D, Kline GA. Prevalence of growth hormone deficiency in patients with unexplained chronic fatigue after undergoing bone marrow transplantation in adulthood. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:2809-2817. [PMID: 34003462 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-021-01589-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Many patients who undergo bone marrow transplantation (BMT) in adulthood experience unexplained chronic fatigue which can have a major impact on their health-related quality of life (QoL). Pre-BMT treatment regimens increase the risk of developing acquired growth hormone deficiency (GHD), which results in a clinical syndrome with decreased energy and has additionally been linked to metabolic syndrome. METHODS Using the gold-standard insulin hypoglycemic test (IHT), we evaluated the prevalence of GHD in 18 post-BMT adult patients with unexplained chronic fatigue, as well as the correlation between peak serum GH response and QoL scores, the metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Peak serum GH cut-point less than 3.0 ug/L was used for the diagnosis of severe GHD. The Fatigue Severity Scale and Quality of Life in Adult GHD Assessment questionnaires were used to quantify fatigue symptoms. RESULTS The prevalence of severe GHD within this sample of 18 patients was 50%. A trend between lower peak serum GH response and higher fatigue and QoL-AGHDA scores was observed. CONCLUSIONS GHD may represent a remediable contributor to post-BMT chronic fatigue in adults, further studies are needed to evaluate the potential role of screening and GH replacement therapy in this vulnerable patient population. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS GHD may be a treatable explanation for disabling post-BMT fatigue pending results of intervention studies.
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- N Saad
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Departments of Oncology and Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada.
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Stewart D, Aljassim Alshareef A, Robinson A, Fung-Kee-Fung M, Ong M, Awan A, Ocana A. P70.07 Examples of Population Kinetics (PopKin) Assessments of Progression-Free (PFS) and Overall Survival (OS). J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.08.716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Seelemann E, Panchakshari S, El-Rabahi T, Deng Y, Stewart D, Chaudhary K. SEX DIFFERENCES IN RIGHT (-SIDED) HEART FAILURE IN PULMONARY ARTERY BANDING MODEL ARE ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHT VENTRICULAR ANGIOGENESIS. Can J Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2021.07.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Figueira I, Garcia G, Pimpão RC, Terrasso AP, Costa I, Almeida AF, Tavares L, Pais TF, Pinto P, Ventura MR, Filipe A, McDougall GJ, Stewart D, Kim KS, Palmela I, Brites D, Brito MA, Brito C, Santos CN. Correction to: Polyphenols journey through blood-brain barrier towards neuronal protection. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17112. [PMID: 34408218 PMCID: PMC8373959 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96179-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- I Figueira
- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Rua da Quinta Grande, 6, 2780-156, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Qta do Galinheiro, Santarém, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Medical Department, Grupo Tecnimede, 2710-089, Sintra, Portugal
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- The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA, Scotland, UK
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- The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA, Scotland, UK.,Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, Scotland, UK.,NIBIO, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Pb 115, NO-1431, Ås, Norway
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street Park 256, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Biochemistry and Human Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Biochemistry and Human Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Quı́mica e Biológica-António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av. da República, EAN, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal. .,Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901, Oeiras, Portugal.
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Talkhan H, Stewart D, McIntosh T, Ziglam H, Abdulrouf PV, Al-Hail M, Diab M, Cunningham S. Using the Theoretical Domains Framework to investigate clinicians’ behavioural determinants of antimicrobial prescribing in Qatar. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riab015.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
A recent systematic review by Talkhan et al demonstrated the need for theoretically based behaviour change interventions in this area. [1] For development of such complex interventions, emphasis should be placed on using theory to systematically identify behavioural determinants of antimicrobial prescribing.
Aim
To identify and quantify clinicians’ behavioural determinants of antimicrobial prescribing in Qatar.
Methods
This cross-sectional survey is part of a multi-phase explanatory, sequential mixed methods PhD project in Qatar. Questionnaires were distributed (online and paper based) to all doctors (~4,000) and pharmacists (~400) within Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC, the main healthcare provider). The questionnaire was developed with reference to the Determinants of Implementation Behaviour Questionnaire (a generic questionnaire derived from the 14 theoretical domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework, TDF). [2] Each item was presented as a 5-point Likert scale (scored 5=Strongly agree to 1=Strongly disagree). Personal and practice demographics were also collected for data contextualisation. The draft questionnaire was reviewed for face/content validity by an expert panel of six researchers in Qatar and the UK with experience in the use of the TDF, followed by ‘Think aloud’ testing and piloting. Analysis investigated the behavioural determinants and influential factors through descriptive, principal component analysis (PCA) and inferential analysis. Ethics approval was granted from a UK university and HMC.
Results
In total, 535 responses were received, 339 (63.4%) from doctors and 196 (36.6%) from pharmacists. Respondents were predominantly male, 346 (64.7%). Just over half (n=285, 53.3%) had ≤ 5 years’ experience as health professionals. PCA showed a three component (C) solution with components incorporating a number of questionnaire items labelled: ‘Guidelines compliance’ (C1 with 8 items), ‘Influences on prescribing’ (C2 with 7 items) and ‘Self-efficacy’ (C3 with 5 items) in prescribing/recommendation activity. A scale score for each respondent was calculated through summation of Likert scores for the relevant questionnaire items within each component. These scales had high internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha all >0.7) showing consistency in response between component items indicating statistical appropriateness for developing scales. The median score (possible scale range, midpoint) for each scale was C1, 32 (8 to 40, 24), C2, 26 (7 to 35, 21) and C3, 20, (5 to 25, 15). By way of example Table 1 shows levels of agreement for items in C2. This shows lower levels of agreement than C1 scale with the median scale score (26) closer to the midpoint (21) indicating that respondents had less positive views. Inferential analysis using these scale scores and free text analysis is in progress.
Conclusion
A theoretical basis was used throughout providing insights to behavioural determinants for the development of a theory-based behaviour change intervention. Preliminary results suggest that social influences, staff development and quality monitoring may be useful targets for behaviour change interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing practice. Limitations include potential social desirability bias and focus on one healthcare organisation/country in the Middle East which may limit generalisability of findings. More in-depth exploration is required to select and test appropriate linked theory-based behaviour change techniques.
References
1. Talkhan H, Stewart D, McIntosh T, Ziglam H Palli Valapila, A; Moza Sulaiman H, Diab M, Cunningham S. The use of theory in the development and evaluation of behaviour change interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing: a systematic review. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2020;75(9):2394–2410, Available from https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkaa154 [Accessed 12 Oct 2020].
2. Huijg JM, Gebhardt WA, Dusseldorp E, Verheijden MW, van der Zouwe N, Middelkoop BJ, Crone MR. Measuring determinants of implementation behaviour: psychometric properties of a questionnaire based on the Theoretical Domains Framework. Implement. Sci. 2014;9(1):33.
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- H Talkhan
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Alraiisi F, Stewart D, Fahmy M, Cunningham S. A qualitative exploration of pharmacist prescribing for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riab016.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has a high risk of mortality, frequent hospitalisation and reduced life expectancy. Clinical pharmacy services have potential to contribute significantly to the multidisciplinary team. In the UK Government policies prioritise development of pharmacist prescribing and the GPhC highlight changing health services that increasingly use pharmacist prescribers.
Aim
To explore the development, implementation and evaluation of pharmacist prescribing for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in the UK.
Method
This phase of a doctoral research programme used a phenomenological qualitative semi-structured interview approach. It involved 48 pharmacist prescriber members of the UK Renal Pharmacy Group (UKRPG) who had agreed to further research after an online survey. The development of the theory based semi-structured interview tool followed a rigorous iterative process using findings from a systematic review in the first phase [1] and results from a survey in the second phase.[2] The tool was designed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and reviewed independently for face and content validity by an expert panel. Think aloud testing and piloting completed the development process. A date / time for an audio-recorded telephone interview was arranged following receipt of signed consent. All interviews were transcribed verbatim naturalistically. NVivo® 11 was used for data management and analysis. Interview data were analysed thematically, guided by the CFIR, initially by two team members independently. The Francis method of checking for data saturation was used. Ethical approval was granted by RGU School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences Ethics committee.
Results
Fourteen pharmacists of the 48 agreed to participate. Demographic details included: 11 female, 7 had >16 year experience in profession, all had secondary care as main practice setting and 8 had > 11years as a prescriber. The interviewees were generally very positive about their prescribing practice and they articulated that they were prescribing in a variety of settings. They used mainly independent prescribing in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings and prescribing in clinic settings for CKD associated anaemia / epoetin clinics. CFIR helped identify themes related to facilitators and barriers to advancing prescribing practice (Table 1). There was enthusiasm for the future development of prescribing practice including further establishment of clinics and taking responsibility for groups of patients. Interviewees indicated awareness of systems for evaluating their prescribing activity.
Conclusion
This work provides valuable information relating to the current status of and needs for the development of pharmacist prescribing practice in the UK. It fills a gap shown from previous work [1] around availability of information on structures, process and monitoring of outcomes of this specific growing aspect of clinical pharmacy practice. Main strengths include consideration of aspects of trustworthiness throughout the research process aided by theoretical underpinning with CFIR and the focus on specialist pharmacist prescribers. Major limitations include low number of participants with consequent potential for recruitment and social desirability biases and lack of transferability of findings. Further ‘deep dive’ case study work will help explore the practice of leading edge advanced and consultant level practitioners to learn even more about practice development.
References
1. Al Raiisi F, Stewart D, Fernandez-Llimos F, Salgado TM, Fahmy Mohamed M, Cunningham S. 2019. Clinical pharmacy practice in the care of Chronic Kidney Disease patients: a systematic review. Int J Clin Pharm. 2019 41(3):630–666. doi: 10.1007/s11096-019-00816-4.
2. Al Raiisi F, Stewart D, Ashley C, Fahmy M, Alnaamani H, Cunningham S. A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2020 May. In press, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.05.005
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- F Alraiisi
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Qatar
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- Oman College of Health Sciences, Sultanate of Oman
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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Rivington M, King R, Duckett D, Iannetta P, Benton TG, Burgess PJ, Hawes C, Wellesley L, Polhill JG, Aitkenhead M, Lozada-Ellison LM, Begg G, Williams AG, Newton A, Lorenzo-Arribas A, Neilson R, Watts C, Harris J, Loades K, Stewart D, Wardell-Johnson D, Gandossi G, Udugbezi E, Hannam JA, Keay C. UK food and nutrition security during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. NUTR BULL 2021; 46:88-97. [PMID: 33821148 PMCID: PMC8014680 DOI: 10.1111/nbu.12485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
The COVID‐19 pandemic is a major shock to society in terms of health and economy that is affecting both UK and global food and nutrition security. It is adding to the ‘perfect storm’ of threats to society from climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, at a time of considerable change, rising nationalism and breakdown in international collaboration. In the UK, the situation is further complicated due to Brexit. The UK COVID‐19Food andNutritionSecurity project, lasting one year, is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and is assessing the ongoing impact of COVID‐19 on the four pillars of food and nutrition security: access, availability, utilisation and stability. It examines the food system, how it is responding, and potential knock on effects on the UK’s food and nutrition security, both in terms of the cascading risks from the pandemic and other threats. The study provides an opportunity to place the initial lessons being learnt from the on‐going responses to the pandemic in respect of food and nutrition security in the context of other long‐term challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
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- M Rivington
- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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- The James Hutton Institute Aberdeen Aberdeen UK
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Gutenbrunner C, Stievano A, Nugraha B, Stewart D, Catton H. Nursing - a core element of rehabilitation. Int Nurs Rev 2021; 69:13-19. [PMID: 33506550 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM 2020 was been acknowledged by the World Health Organization as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. On this occasion, the Global Rehabilitation Alliance and the International Council of Nurse would like to conceptually reflect the role of nurses in rehabilitation. BACKGROUND Rehabilitation and nursing are strictly ingrained. Rehabilitation aims at improving, reaching and maintaining optimal functioning of persons with disability and persons with health conditions experiencing disability. Nursing is defined as use of clinical judgement in the provision of care to enable people to improve, maintain, or recover health, to cope with health problems, and to achieve the best possible quality of life. Nursing has a crucial role in all phases of rehabilitation care (acute, post-acute and long-term rehabilitation). Nurses deliver rehabilitation in many settings, in nursing homes and community-based rehabilitation. The main principle is not to deliver care for the patient but deliver care with the patient. This includes explaining, demonstrating and practising with the goal to help the patient to (re-)gain independence. DISCUSSION Nurses play an important role in delivering rehabilitation and are involved in all aspects of the multidimensional rehabilitation process. One of the important points is that in most settings, nurses are the professionals with a prolonged relationship with patients and families, and may have the best insight into the patients' personal and contextual factors with regard to the rehabilitation process. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND/OR HEALTH POLICY Strengthening nursing in rehabilitation is a vital factor to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and to achieve optimum outcomes. For this reason, we urge all relevant stakeholders at governmental and rehabilitation service provider levels to work towards these goals.
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- C Gutenbrunner
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.,The Global Rehabilitation Alliance, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Center of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship OPI Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.,The Global Rehabilitation Alliance, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- International Council of Nurse, Geneva, Switzerland
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- International Council of Nurse, Geneva, Switzerland
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Hendriks SL, Viljoen A, Marais D, Wenhold FAM, McIntyre AM, Ngidi MS, Annandale JG, Kalaba M, Stewart D. Considerations for the design of nutrition-sensitive production programmes in rural South Africa. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1383. [PMID: 32912223 PMCID: PMC7488396 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09445-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Very little has been researched about the efficacy, effectiveness, feasibility, sustainability and impact of food-based approaches on the diets and nutritional status of populations at risk of hunger and food insecurity. This study contributes knowledge about the impact of food-based approaches on the diets of populations at risk of hunger and food insecurity in four of the poorest rural communities in South Africa. The study investigated the consumption and production patterns of rural households (278 in summer and 280 in winter) in four sites in the poorest municipalities in South Africa. Methods A multistage stratified random sampling technique was applied to identify the communities and sample households for the quantitative survey and qualitative assessments. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected between 2013 and 2015 through focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews and the two-round panel survey to cover both the summer and winter seasons at each site. Results Home gardening led to a significant positive increase in the consumption of white roots and tubers, dark green leafy vegetables, orange-coloured fruit and other fruit in the 24 h prior to the survey. Participation in a community garden led to significant increases in the consumption of dark green leafy vegetables and other vegetables. School gardening did not demonstrate any statistical relationships with the consumption of foods from the crop-related food groups. Crop production improved dietary diversity. Selling produce and irrigation showed a stronger improvement in dietary diversity. Seasonality affected the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables for home consumption in winter. Conclusions Producing beyond that solely for home consumption has greater benefits for dietary diversity and a consumption-smoothing effect during the post-harvest period. Politicians and the scientific community should recognise the role that household and small-scale crop production plays in supporting household consumption and the provision of essential micronutrients despite constraints and disincentives. Production and education programmes should focus on strengthening existing good consumption patterns and promoting the consumption of foods that can improve dietary diversity.
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- S L Hendriks
- Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, PBag X01, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa.
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- Department of Consumer Science, University of Pretoria, PBag X01, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria, PBag X01, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Human Nutrition, University of Pretoria, X323, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, PBag X01, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, PBag01, Scottsville, 3209, South Africa
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria, PBag X01, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria, PBag X01, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
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- Lima Rural Development Foundation, 2 Forrester's Lane, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Hashad N, Perumal D, Stewart D, Tonna AP. Mapping hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes in the Gulf Cooperation Council states against international standards: a systematic review. J Hosp Infect 2020; 106:404-418. [PMID: 32911008 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND While there is evidence of implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, there has been limited benchmarking and mapping to international standards and frameworks. AIM To critically appraise and synthesize the evidence of ASP implementation in GCC hospitals with reference to the framework of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), identifying key facilitators and barriers. METHODS A systematic review protocol was developed based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses for Protocols guidelines. Five electronic databases were searched for studies published in English from 2010 onwards. Study selection, quality assessment and data extraction were performed independently by two reviewers. A narrative synthesis was conducted with ASP interventions mapped to CDC core elements. FINDINGS Seventeen studies were identified, most of which (N=11) were from Saudi Arabia. Mapping to the CDC framework identified key areas of strengths and weaknesses in reporting implementation. Studies more commonly reported core elements of pharmacy expertise, selected aspects of implementation actions, tracking, antibiotic use and resistance, and education. Little emphasis was placed on the reporting of leadership and accountability. Key implementation facilitators were physician and organization support, information systems and education, and barriers were dedicated staff, workload and funding. CONCLUSION There is a need to enhance the reporting of ASP implementation in GCC hospitals. The CDC framework should be used as a guide during the development, implementation and reporting of ASP interventions. Action is required to identify facilitators and overcome barriers, where possible.
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- N Hashad
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Commission of Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, IPIC Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.
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M, Popat K, Rimmer L, Riyat H, Smith H, Anandarajah C, Cipparrone M, Desai K, Gao C, Goh ET, Howlader M, Jeffreys N, Karmarkar A, Mathew G, Mukhtar H, Ozcan E, Renukanthan A, Sarens N, Sinha C, Woolley A, Bogle R, Komolafe O, Loo F, Waugh D, Zeng R, Crewe A, Mathias J, Mills A, Owen A, Prior A, Saunders I, Baker A, Crilly L, McKeon J, Ubhi HK, Adeogun A, Carr R, Davison C, Devalia S, Hayat A, Karsan RB, Osborne C, Scott K, Weegenaar C, Wijeyaratne M, Babatunde F, Barnor-Ahiaku E, Beattie G, Chitsabesan P, Dixon O, Hall N, Ilenkovan N, Mackrell T, Nithianandasivam N, Orr J, Palazzo F, Saad M, Sandland-Taylor L, Sherlock J, Ashdown T, Chandler S, Garsaa T, Lloyd J, Loh SY, Ng S, Perkins C, Powell-Chandler A, Smith F, Underhill R. Perioperative intravenous contrast administration and the incidence of acute kidney injury after major gastrointestinal surgery: prospective, multicentre cohort study. Br J Surg 2020; 107:1023-1032. [PMID: 32026470 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the impact of preoperative exposure to intravenous contrast for CT and the risk of developing postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery. METHODS This prospective, multicentre cohort study included adults undergoing gastrointestinal resection, stoma reversal or liver resection. Both elective and emergency procedures were included. Preoperative exposure to intravenous contrast was defined as exposure to contrast administered for the purposes of CT up to 7 days before surgery. The primary endpoint was the rate of AKI within 7 days. Propensity score-matched models were adjusted for patient, disease and operative variables. In a sensitivity analysis, a propensity score-matched model explored the association between preoperative exposure to contrast and AKI in the first 48 h after surgery. RESULTS A total of 5378 patients were included across 173 centres. Overall, 1249 patients (23·2 per cent) received intravenous contrast. The overall rate of AKI within 7 days of surgery was 13·4 per cent (718 of 5378). In the propensity score-matched model, preoperative exposure to contrast was not associated with AKI within 7 days (odds ratio (OR) 0·95, 95 per cent c.i. 0·73 to 1·21; P = 0·669). The sensitivity analysis showed no association between preoperative contrast administration and AKI within 48 h after operation (OR 1·09, 0·84 to 1·41; P = 0·498). CONCLUSION There was no association between preoperative intravenous contrast administered for CT up to 7 days before surgery and postoperative AKI. Risk of contrast-induced nephropathy should not be used as a reason to avoid contrast-enhanced CT.
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Alraiisi F, Stewart D, Ashley C, Fahmy M, Alnaamani H, Cunningham S. A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. Res Social Adm Pharm 2020; 17:560-571. [PMID: 32534956 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The literature shows a lack of evidence on pharmacists contributing to chronic kidney disease services. The aim was to determine pharmacists' behaviors and experiences and perceptions of barriers and facilitators to implementation of models of care. A theoretically informed survey was developed and sent to pharmacist members of the United Kingdom renal pharmacy group. Sections included: demographics, clinical practice and prescribing practice. Questions were of various types; closed type and some open for comments. Attitudinal items on clinical/prescribing used 5-point Likert scale. Development/implementation items were derived from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Analysis used descriptive statistics and open comments were analysed thematically. Ethical approval was granted by an academic institution. Response rate; 50% (n = 71), seven were incomplete and excluded. Respondents provided; inpatient general pharmaceutical care (n = 56, 87.5%), to those receiving dialysis (n = 54, 84.4%) and transplantation. Non-clinical roles; audits (n = 46, 71.9%), patient education (n = 31, 48.4%), only 7.8% (n = 5) doing academic research. For barrier/facilitators most strongly agreed/agreed with most CFIR items relating to clinical practice. A majority (n = 44, 68.7%) disagreed that they had sufficient time to practice clinically and 44 (68.7%) disagreed there was sufficient cover for services. For prescribing roles, 90.5% (n = 48) were currently actively prescribing. Although prescribing related CFIR items were largely positive, 39.6% (n = 19) disagreed about sufficient time to practice and 18.7% (n = 9) were neutral. Two thirds (n = 33, 68.7%) disagreed that there was sufficient cover for the prescribing. The majority of respondents provided general pharmaceutical care to dialysis and transplant patients, were confident in their abilities and tried new ways of working including independent prescribing. Many expressed that lack of resources was the main barrier to providing more advanced care. Further work is needed to explore these matters in more depth.
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- F Alraiisi
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ, UK.
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, PO Box 2713, Qatar.
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- Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, Pond St, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG, UK.
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- Oman College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 1928, 114, Muttrah, Oman.
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- Royal Hospital, P.O Box 1331, 111, Alseeb, Oman.
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ, UK.
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Stewart D, Aucoin JS, Crosbie T, Forman M, Lye E, Christofides A, Mitha A. Update on the subcutaneous administration of rituximab in Canadian cancer centres. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 27:113-116. [PMID: 32489254 DOI: 10.3747/co.27.6041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Results of studies comparing subcutaneous (sc) with intravenous (iv) rituximab indicate that the two formulations are comparable in efficacy, but most patients and health care professionals prefer the sc route, commonly because of shorter chair time and reduced risk of infusion-related reactions. Recent Canadian data, including those from the scuba study reported here, support the results of earlier international studies showing a reduction in preparation and administration time with the sc formulation, lower cost of administration, and reduced drug wastage because of the fixed sc dosing. Given the significant time and cost savings of the sc formulation, that formulation is generally preferred over the iv formulation for the treatment of follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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- D Stewart
- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
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- Centre hospitalier régional de Trois-Rivières, Université de Montréal, Trois-Rivières, QC
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- Lymphoma Canada, Mississauga, ON
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- Hoffmann-La Roche, Mississauga, ON
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Stewart D, Rao A, Groninger H. Quality of Life Outcomes of Patients Receiving Palliative, Long-Term Continuous Intravenous Inotropic Support. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dental and oral health researchers compose a small share of the research workforce, and within this group female researchers form a much smaller share than male researchers. Additionally, a majority of full-time faculty appointments at dental schools are held by men, with women making up only 39% of full-time appointments. These factors suggest that there could be disparities between men and women in obtaining research funding. OBJECTIVE The focus of our study was to determine whether there are gender differences in award funding obtained from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research or the National Institutes of Health (NIH). METHODS NIH administrative data were analyzed by focusing on Research Project Grants (RPGs), the primary and most commonly used mechanism to support investigator-initiated research projects. Analyses involved 1 or 2 of the following variables: number of unique applicants or awardees, fiscal years 2007 to 2016, average age of unique applicants, awardee's degrees, awardee's age at first R01, and award rates. RESULTS About two-thirds of RPG applicants and awardees were men. Although there were significantly more male applicants and awardees, there was no significant difference in award rate by gender, and there was no significant award rate variation through time or by degrees. The average ages of RPG applicants were similar for genders for all degrees, except that male dentists and PhD-dentists applying to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research were older and male MDs and PhD-dentists from dental schools applying to the NIH were older. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that men in the dental/oral health workforce submit more applications and receive more NIH awards than do women; however, there was no difference in award rates between women and men and no difference in ages by gender at which the first R01 awards are received. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT Analyses of the implications of this study by the academic dentistry and oral health community could lead to establishing opportunities to expand the representation of women in dental and oral health research. Increasing the number of applications submitted by women may help achieve an equitable balance of grantees in the workforce.
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- Applied Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, Southern Illinois University, Alton, IL, USA
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- Office of Science Policy and Analysis, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Office of Policy, Research, and Diversity, American Dental Education Association, Washington, DC, USA
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- Applied Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, Southern Illinois University, Alton, IL, USA
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- Office of Science Policy and Analysis, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Office of Policy, Research, and Diversity, American Dental Education Association, Washington, DC, USA
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Hogan-Murphy D, Stewart D, Tonna A, Strath A, Cunningham S. Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore key stakeholders' perceptions of the facilitators and barriers to implementing electronic systems for medicines management in hospital settings. Res Social Adm Pharm 2020; 17:398-405. [PMID: 32217059 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Limited data exist on the facilitators and barriers to implementing electronic systems for medicines management in hospitals. Whilst numerous studies advocate system use in improved patient safety and efficiency within the health service, their rate of adoption in practice has been slow. OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions of key stakeholders towards the facilitators and barriers to implementing electronic prescribing systems, robotic pharmacy systems, and automated medication storage and retrieval systems in public hospital settings using Normalization Process Theory as a theoretical framework. METHODS Individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted in three public hospitals in Ireland with 23 consenting participants: nine nurses; four pharmacists; two pharmacy technicians; six doctors; and two Information Technology managers. RESULTS Enhanced patient safety and efficiency in healthcare delivery emerged as key facilitators to system implementation, as well as the need to have clinical champions and a multi-disciplinary implementation team to promote engagement and cognitive participation. Key barriers included inadequate training and organisational support, and the need for ease and confidence in system use to achieve collective action. CONCLUSIONS Many themes that are potentially transferable to other national settings have been identified and extend the evidence base. This will assist organisations around the world to better plan for implementation of medication-related eHealth systems.
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- Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom.
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- Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom.
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Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia LS, Chen AS, Khoury M, Gibson MJ, Kostaridis A, Stewart D, Wood M, Djordjevic S, Savic DA. Assessing and visualising hazard impacts to enhance the resilience of Critical Infrastructures to urban flooding. Sci Total Environ 2020; 707:136078. [PMID: 31874400 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The design, construction and maintenance of Critical Infrastructures (CI) is commonly based on standards that are rigorous, so as to withstand any climate or weather-linked pressures. However, due to climate change, climate characteristics may shift, resulting in increased frequency/magnitude of potential failures, or exposure to new unknown risks. As vital components for the normal functioning of modern societies, the resilience of CIs under climate stressors encompasses their structural integrity, their operational elements, and their capacity to maximize business output. In this work, we propose an integrated and participatory methodological approach to enhance the resilience of interconnected CIs to urban flooding under climate change, by assessing the risk and introducing adaptation measures. The main objectives of the proposed methodology and approach are: (i) to provide scientific evidence for better understanding of how future climate regimes might affect normal operation of interconnected CI in urban areas during their lifespan; (ii) to assess the cost-effectiveness of different adaptation measures; (iii) to involve local stakeholders and operators in the co-design of the approach, as well as the assessment and the evaluation of adaptation measures; (iv) to combine computational modelling with advanced 3D visualisation techniques for effectively engaging stakeholders in decision making; (v) to include risk assessment and damage functions co-designed by end-users and local stakeholders; (vi) to integrate all of the aforementioned components in a specifically designed cloud platform as a Decision Support System for end-users, (vii) to validate the DSS by the end users and local stakeholders. The paper presents the computational background and tools. Additionally, it describes a Case Study in Torbay, UK, where the full methodology and the proposed participatory approach have been applied, with all the specifics, i.e., the scenarios of extreme flooding, the numerical and visualisation results, the response of the stakeholders and the evaluation of selected adaptation measures.
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- L S Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia
- KWR Water Research Institute, Groningenhaven 7, P.O. Box 1072, 3430 BB Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK.
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- Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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- Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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- Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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- SATWAYS Ltd, 3 Christou Lada Street, 15233 Halandri, Athens, Greece
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- Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay TQ1 3DR, UK
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- Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay TQ1 3DR, UK
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- Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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- KWR Water Research Institute, Groningenhaven 7, P.O. Box 1072, 3430 BB Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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Hashad N, Tonna A, Perumal D, Stewart D. Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Implementation in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: A Systematic Review. J Infect Public Health 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.01.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Keeler LA, Skidmore B, Leenstra T, MacDonald JR, Stewart D. Treating University Students’ Depression using Physical Activity with Peers: Two Field-Based Quasi-Experiments Grounded in the Self-Determination Theory. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2019.1660293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- L. A. Keeler
- Department of Health and Human Development, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA
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- Department of Health and Human Development, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA
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- Department of Health and Human Development, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA
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- Department of Health and Human Development, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA
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- Student Health Center, California State University, Chico, California, USA
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Liu J, Biccler J, Stewart D, Fontaine A, Peters A, Fleury I, Mollica L, Prica A, Buckstein R, Kuruvilla J, Villa D. CHARACTERISTICS AND OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH RELAPSED FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA FOLLOWING RETREATMENT WITH SECOND-LINE RITUXIMAB-CONTAINING CHEMOTHERAPY. Hematol Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.67_2631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- J. Liu
- Division of Adult and Pediatric Hematology; University of Toronto; Toronto Canada
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- Department of Clinical Medicine; Aarlborg University; Aarlborg Denmark
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre; University of Calgary; Calgary Canada
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- Cross Cancer Institute; University of Alberta; Edmonton AB Canada
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- Cross Cancer Institute; University of Alberta; Edmonton AB Canada
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- Universite de Montreal; Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont; Montreal QC Canada
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- Universite de Montreal; Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont; Montreal QC Canada
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- University of Toronto; Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; Toronto ON Canada
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- University of Toronto; Odette Cancer Centre - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto ON Canada
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- University of Toronto; Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; Toronto ON Canada
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- University of British Columbia; BC Cancer Centre for Lymphoid Cancer; Vancouver BC Canada
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Berinstein N, Bence-Buckler I, Laneuville P, Stewart D, Smyth L, Kerr C, Klein G, Pennell N, Roos-Assar K. SPIReL: PHASE 2 STUDY DPX-SURVIVAC WITH INTERMITTENT LOW DOSE CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE AND PEMBROLIZUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT/REFRACTORY DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA. Hematol Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.16_2632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- N.L. Berinstein
- Medical Oncology/Hematology; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto Canada
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- Experimental Medicine; McGill University Health Centre; Montreal Canada
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- Oncology; Tom Baker Cancer Centre; Calgary Canada
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- Medical Oncology/Hematology; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto Canada
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- Centre for Clinical Trial Support; Sunnybrook Research Institute; Toronto Canada
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- Centre for Clinical Trial Support; Sunnybrook Research Institute; Toronto Canada
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- Biological Sciences Platform; Sunnybrook Research Institute; Toronto Canada
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- Centre for Clinical Trial Support; Sunnybrook Research Institute; Toronto Canada
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Lally R, Reilly E, Stewart D, Reilly A. EP-1716 The Value of Independent Review in the Implementation of New Techniques at a New Radiotherapy Centre. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)32136-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Stewart D, Ladd M, Kovler M, Ziegfeld S, Redett R, Morganstern S, Puett L. 7 Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Fluid Resuscitation Protocol Reduces Total Fluid Given for Resuscitation of Large Pediatric Burns. J Burn Care Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irz013.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- D Stewart
- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
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Pisano CE, Fabia R, Shi J, Wheeler K, Giles S, Ziegfeld S, Stewart D, Flint J, Aguayo P, Alberto E, Burd R, Vitale L, Klein J, Thakkar R. 69 Variation In Acute Resuscitation Among Pediatric 19-A-625-ABA Burn Centers. J Burn Care Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irz013.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- C E Pisano
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO; Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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Stewart D, Ziegfeld S, Burd R, Thakkar R, Aguayo P, Fabia R, Shanti C, Klein J. 298 The Pediatric Injury Quality Improvement Collaborative (PIQIC): A Quality Improvement Initiative between Five Pediatric Burn Centers. J Burn Care Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irz013.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- D Stewart
- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD; Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, DC; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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- International Council of Nurse, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Supportive and Palliative Care Research Program, Centre of Research Excellence in End of Life Care (CRE-ELC), Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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Hooper M, Taylor M, Campbell R, Stewart D. Re-engineering the tropane alkaloid biosynthesis pathway in potato. N Biotechnol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2018.05.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cober N, Chaudhary K, Deng Y, Lee C, Rowe K, Benavente A, Godin M, Courtman D, Stewart D. ENDOTHELIAL PROGENITOR CELLS ENCAPSULATED IN MATRIX-SUPPLEMENTED MICROGEL IMPROVES CELL RETENTION AND THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY IN PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION. Can J Cardiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.07.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Morgensztern D, Govindan R, Cobo M, Ponce Aix S, Postmus P, Lewanski C, Bennouna J, Fischer J, Juan-Vidal O, Stewart D, Ardizzoni A, Bhore R, Wolfsteiner M, Reck M, Talbot D, Ong T. P1.01-70 Efficacy and Safety of Second- or Third-Line Nab-Paclitaxel + Durvalumab in Patients with Advanced NSCLC (ABOUND.2L+). J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Talbot D, Govindan R, Cobo M, Ponce Aix S, Postmus P, Lewanski C, Bennouna J, Fischer J, Juan-Vidal O, Stewart D, Ardizzoni A, Bhore R, Wolfsteiner M, Reck M, Morgensztern D, Ong T. P1.01-93 Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced NSCLC Treated in Second- or Third-Line with Nab-Paclitaxel + Durvalumab: ABOUND.2L+. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Freeman M, Stewart D, Cunningham CE, Gorter JW. "If I had been given that information back then": An interpretive description exploring the information needs of adults with cerebral palsy looking back on their transition to adulthood. Child Care Health Dev 2018; 44:689-696. [PMID: 29888473 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Young people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families have identified lack of information received during the transition to adulthood as a barrier to successful outcomes. To date, few studies have explored the information needs, preferences, timing, and method of provision from the perspective of individuals with CP. METHOD The methodological approach to this qualitative study was interpretive description. Nine adults living with CP, between the ages of 20 and 40, were purposively recruited in Ontario, Canada, to explore, retrospectively, their information needs during the transition to adulthood. Participants completed a 1-hour interview that explored their experiences seeking and receiving information. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data were analysed to create a thematic description of adults' experiences with information. RESULTS Three themes emerged: (a) "Recognizing and supporting information needs," which highlighted the importance of support systems to assist young people in receiving and seeking information throughout the transition; (b) "Getting creative," which highlighted strategies young people use when confronted with environmental barriers when seeking information; and (c) "Gaps and advice for the future," which highlighted the need for real-life opportunities, during the transition to adulthood, to experience some of the responsibilities of adult life. CONCLUSION Clinicians assisting young people with CP need purposefully to foster knowledge and skills during the transition to adulthood. They should be not only providers of information but also enablers of opportunities for immersion in real-life experiences to prepare for adult life. It is important for young people to have the opportunity to discuss challenges and exchange information with their peers.
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- M Freeman
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Anderson N, Carter P, Egerton J, Faragher T, Lepper T, Stewart D, Turner A. Leonard Charles Lloyd 1928-2018. Aust Vet J 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/avj.12736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Brincat A, Stewart D, Vella Bonanno P, Weidmann A. Systematic review contributing to an understanding of the patients' lived experience with medicines with reference to antineoplastic medicines. Res Social Adm Pharm 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tay J, Daly A, Jamani K, Labelle L, Savoie L, Stewart D, Storek J, Beattie S. Patient eligibility for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a review of patient-associated variables. Bone Marrow Transplant 2018; 54:368-382. [PMID: 29988063 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-018-0265-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Assessing patient eligibility for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains a complex, multifaceted challenge. Among these challenges, the paucity of comprehensive clinical data to guide decision making remains problematic coupled with unclear trade-offs between patient, disease and local HSCT center factors. Moreover, it is unclear that the modification of poor patient characteristics will improve post-HSCT outcomes. However, the use of Comorbidity Indices and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments helps meet this challenge, but may be limited by overlapping patient characteristics. The increasing consideration for pre-HSCT psychosocial assessments and interventions remains to be studied. Ultimately, the decision to proceed with a HSCT remains interdisciplinary while considering the available evidence discussed in this review.
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- J Tay
- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Courtenay M, Lim R, Castro-Sanchez E, Deslandes R, Hodson K, Morris G, Reeves S, Weiss M, Ashiru-Oredope D, Bain H, Black A, Bosanquet J, Cockburn A, Duggan C, Fitzpatrick M, Gallagher R, Grant D, McEwen J, Reid N, Sneddon J, Stewart D, Tonna A, White P. Development of consensus-based national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education. J Hosp Infect 2018; 100:245-256. [PMID: 29966757 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare professionals are involved in an array of patient- and medicine-related stewardship activities, for which an understanding and engagement with antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is important. Undergraduate education provides an ideal opportunity to prepare healthcare professionals for these roles and activities. AIM To provide UK national consensus on a common set of antimicrobial stewardship competencies appropriate for undergraduate healthcare professional education. METHODS A modified Delphi approach comprising two online surveys delivered to a UK national panel of 21 individuals reflecting expertise in prescribing and medicines management with regards to the education and practice of nurses and midwives, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and podiatrists; and antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship. Data collection took place between October and December 2017. FINDINGS A total of 21 participants agreed to become members of the expert panel, of whom 19 (90%) completed round 1 questionnaire, and 17 (89%) completed round 2. Panelists reached a consensus, with consistently high levels of agreement reached, on six overarching competency statements (subdivided into six domains), and 55 individual descriptors essential for antimicrobial stewardship by healthcare professionals. CONCLUSION Due to the consistently high levels of agreement reached on competency statements and their associated descriptors, this competency framework should be used to direct education for undergraduate healthcare professionals, and those working in new clinical roles to support healthcare delivery where an understanding of, and engagement with, AMS is important. Although the competencies target basic education, they can also be used for continuing education.
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- M Courtenay
- School of Health Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
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- Reading School of Pharmacy, Reading University, Reading, UK
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- NIHR Health Protection Unit in Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK; Hywel Dda University Health Board, Carmarthen, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston & St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Programme Public Health England, London, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Programme Public Health England, London, UK
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- Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London, UK
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- Reading School of Pharmacy, Reading University, Reading, UK
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- Public Health Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, London, UK
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LeRoux K, Stewart D, Perrett KD, Nel LH, Kessels JA, Abela-Ridder B. Rabies control in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bull World Health Organ 2018; 96:360-365. [PMID: 29875521 PMCID: PMC5985419 DOI: 10.2471/blt.17.194886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Urbanization, large dog populations and failed control efforts have contributed to continuing endemicity of dog-mediated rabies in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. APPROACH From 2007 to 2014 we used a OneHealth approach to rabies prevention, involving both the human and animal health sectors. We implemented mass vaccination campaigns for dogs to control canine rabies, and strategies to improve rabies awareness and access to postexposure prophylaxis for people exposed to rabies. LOCAL SETTING A rabies-endemic region, KwaZulu-Natal is one of the smallest and most populous South African provinces (estimated population 10 900 000). Canine rabies has persisted since its introduction in 1976, causing an average of 9.2 human rabies cases per annum in KwaZulu-Natal from 1976 to 2007, when the project started. RELEVANT CHANGES Between 2007 and 2014, the numbers of dog vaccinations rose from 358 611 to 395 000 and human vaccines purchased increased form 100 046 to 156 996. Strategic dog vaccination successfully reduced rabies transmission within dog populations, reducing canine rabies cases from 473 in 2007 to 37 in 2014. Actions taken to reduce the incidence of canine rabies, increase public awareness of rabies and improve delivery of postexposure prophylaxis contributed to reaching zero human rabies cases in KwaZulu-Natal in 2014. LESSONS LEARNT Starting small and scaling up enabled us to build strategies that fitted various local settings and to successfully apply a OneHealth approach. Important to the success of the project were employing competent, motivated staff, and providing resources, training and support for field workers.
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- K LeRoux
- Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Wild Capture CC, Drummond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- Veterinary Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Building 8114, Inner Ring Road, Gatton, Queensland, 4343, Australia
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- Neglected Zoonotic Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Agochukwu NB, Maus J, Wang D, Stewart D. Use of the MatrixWAVE™ system with dentures to establish maxillomandibular fixation in edentulous patients. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 56:343-345. [PMID: 29655660 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Various methods have been described to establish maxillomandibular fixation in the treatment of fractures of atrophic, edentulous mandibles. We used the Synthes MatrixWAVE™ system (DePuy Synthes) in combination with dentures in two patients with fractured, edentulous, atrophic mandibles. Fixation was maintained for fractures that were not amenable to, or did not require, open reduction and internal fixation, and the mandibles were both well-healed and had good function at the end of treatment.
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- N B Agochukwu
- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky.
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky
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Bowden D, Krysiak Y, Palatinus L, Tsivoulas D, Plana-Ruiz S, Sarakinou E, Kolb U, Stewart D, Preuss M. A high-strength silicide phase in a stainless steel alloy designed for wear-resistant applications. Nat Commun 2018; 9:1374. [PMID: 29636474 PMCID: PMC5893616 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-03875-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Hardfacing alloys provide strong, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings for extreme environments such as those within nuclear reactors. Here, we report an ultra-high-strength Fe-Cr-Ni silicide phase, named π-ferrosilicide, within a hardfacing Fe-based alloy. Electron diffraction tomography has allowed the determination of the atomic structure of this phase. Nanohardness testing indicates that the π-ferrosilicide phase is up to 2.5 times harder than the surrounding austenite and ferrite phases. The compressive strength of the π-ferrosilicide phase is exceptionally high and does not yield despite loading in excess of 1.6 GPa. Such a high-strength silicide phase could not only provide a new type of strong, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant Fe-based coating, replacing more costly and hazardous Co-based alloys for nuclear applications, but also lead to the development of a new class of high-performance silicide-strengthened stainless steels, no longer reliant on carbon for strengthening.
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- School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Jakob-Welder-Weg 11, 55099, Mainz, Germany
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- Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Physics, Na Slovance 2, 18040, Praha 8, Czech Republic
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- School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Wood plc, 601 Faraday Street, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6GN, UK
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Jakob-Welder-Weg 11, 55099, Mainz, Germany.,LENS, MIND/IN2UB, Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Physics, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès, 1-11, 08028, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.,Interface Analysis Centre, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TL, UK
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Jakob-Welder-Weg 11, 55099, Mainz, Germany
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- Rolls-Royce plc, Derby, DE24 8BJ, UK
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- School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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O'Connor T, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Blanchard S, Chapman A, Kimmick G, Muss H, Luu T, Waisman JR, Li D, Mortimer J, Yuan Y, Somlo G, Stewart D, Katheria V, Levi A, Hurria A. Abstract P5-21-08: Tolerability of the combination of lapatinib and trastuzumab in older patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer. Cancer Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs17-p5-21-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Older adults are less likely to be included in clinical trials leading to the approval of novel cancer treatments. The Institute of Medicine and ASCO have identified therapeutic phase II trials as a key research priority to increase the evidence base for older adults with cancer. While targeted therapies may represent a less toxic option for older patients, few trials have studied their tolerability and efficacy in older adults. Here, we present a phase II study (NCT01273610) of the combination of trastuzumab and lapatinib in older patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (MBC), incorporating geriatric oncology principles in the study design.
Methods: Patients age ≥ 60 years with MBC and any number of prior chemotherapy (CT) lines received trastuzumab (either 4mg/kg loading dose followed by 2mg/kg weekly or 8mg/kg followed by 6mg/kg q/3 weeks) plus lapatinib 1000 mg/m2 daily in 21-day cycles. Patients completed a pre-treatment geriatric assessment including measures of function, comorbidity, cognition, nutrition, and psychosocial status. A toxicity risk score developed for older adults receiving cytotoxic CT was calculated for each patient (Hurria et al. JCO 2011 & 2016). Relationships between tolerability (dose reductions and grade (G) ≥ 3 toxicity attributed to treatment) and risk score analyzed using a log2 transformation were assessed using generalized linear models, Student's t tests, and Fisher's exact test. Response rate (RR) and progression free survival (PFS) were evaluated.
Results: 40 patients (mean age 72 [60-92]) were accrued from 04/11 to 05/15. 25% (n = 10) were ≥ 75 years of age. 65% of patients (n = 26) had HR+ tumors and 35% (n = 14) were receiving ≥ 3rd line treatment. Median number of cycles was 4 (0-28). RR was 23% (n = 9, 95% CI 11-38%; 1 complete, 8 partial). 23% (n = 9) achieved stable disease. PFS was 2.7 months (95% CI 2.5-12). Based on the toxicity risk score, 21% (n = 8), 54% (n = 21), and 26% (n = 10) were at low, intermediate, and high risk. 70% (n = 28) of patients had G ≥ 2 toxicities and 20% (n = 8) G ≥ 3 toxicities. G 2 and 3 diarrhea occurred in 28% (n = 11) and 5% (n = 2) respectively. 5% (n = 2) were hospitalized due to treatment-related toxicity. No G ≥ 3 cardiac toxicities were observed. 23% of patients (n = 9) had treatment delays, and 43% (n = 17) required a lapatinib dose reduction. The mean toxicity risk score was higher in patients who required dose reductions (Student's t: p = 0.02). No statistically significant relationship was found between toxicity risk scores and the presence of G ≥ 3 treatment toxicity (logistic regression: OR = 3.08, 95% CI [0.54, 21.2], p = 0.22).
Conclusions: Among older patients with MBC (79% at intermediate or high risk of G ≥ 3 cytotoxic CT toxicity), trastuzumab and lapatinib were well tolerated, with only 20% experiencing G3 toxicities. The toxicity risk score was not found to be significantly related with treatment toxicity, which may be explained by the very low incidence of G3 events. Patients with a low toxicity risk score were not likely to require a lapatinib dose reduction.
Citation Format: O'Connor T, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Blanchard S, Chapman A, Kimmick G, Muss H, Luu T, Waisman JR, Li D, Mortimer J, Yuan Y, Somlo G, Stewart D, Katheria V, Levi A, Hurria A. Tolerability of the combination of lapatinib and trastuzumab in older patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2017 Dec 5-9; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2018;78(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P5-21-08.
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- T O'Connor
- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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- City of Hope, Duarte, CA; UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Duke Cancer Center, Durham, NC; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
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Nguyen T, Stewart D, Gorter JW. Looking back to move forward: Reflections and lessons learned about transitions to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Child Care Health Dev 2018; 44:83-88. [PMID: 29082531 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Revised: 09/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Transition to adulthood is a significant development process experienced by all youth. Since the mid 1990s, researchers at the CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research have been studying this process to assist transitioning youth with disabilities and their families. The objective of this narrative review is to reflect on the work conducted by CanChild researchers, in collaboration with stakeholders, about transitions to adulthood for youth and young adults with disabilities since the publication of the best practice guidelines in 2009. METHODS A narrative review was undertaken through a reflective approach to critically review and summarize all the transition studies completed at CanChild since 2009. The following data were systematically extracted from articles and research reports: study (authors and year of publication), purpose, methods, sample, and lessons learned. RESULTS Five studies were identified. An analysis of the findings revealed five key themes that represented lessons learned since the publication of the Ontario-based best practice guidelines: promoting a noncategorical and lifecourse approach to care; active collaboration among stakeholders involved in transition; capacity building through peer mentorship; greater understanding of the significance of opportunities and experiences; as well as the significance of information, education, and research. CONCLUSIONS This is the first review to provide perspective on trends in transition research since the publication of the best practice guidelines in 2009. It is hoped that this reflection will assist in the ongoing work of researchers, service providers, policy makers, communities, and families in the area of adult transitions for youth with disabilities.
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- T Nguyen
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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