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Subramanian A, Adejuyigbe B, Niknam K, Gomez-Alvarado F, Morshed S, Shearer D. Retrospective cohort study analyzing outcomes of the SIGN Fin Nail in adult femoral fractures using the retrograde approach. J Orthop 2024; 54:103-107. [PMID: 38560590 PMCID: PMC10978453 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.020] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Purpose There is high burden of long bone fractures in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Given a limited availability of fluoroscopy in LMICs, the Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) developed two types of intramedullary nails: the SIGN standard nail and the SIGN Fin Nail. A limited number of studies have analyzed healing outcomes with the SIGN Fin Nail and the current study is the largest one to date. The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes between the SIGN standard nail and SIGN Fin Nails in adult femoral shaft fractures treated with a retrograde approach. Method A retrospective cohort study of adults with femoral shaft fractures was performed using the Sign Online Surgical Database (SOSD). The primary outcome was achieving full painless weight bearing and the secondary outcomes assessed were radiographic healing and infection. A propensity-score adjustment was performed for potential confounders and effect modification due to fracture location was tested using a Mantel-Haenszel test for heterogeneity. Results Of 19,928 adults with femoral shaft fractures, 2,912 (14.7%) had the required 6-month follow-up to be included. The overall propensity score weighted relative risk between the Fin and Standard Nail for achieving painless weight-bearing was 0.99, 95% CI [0.96-1.03] and for radiographical healing was 0.99, 95%CI [0.97-1.02]. The propensity score weighted relative risk for infection was 1.30, 95% [0.85-1.97]. Use of the Fin nail was also significantly associated with shorter surgery times (p < 0.005, effect size = 24 min). Sub-group analysis based on fracture location and injury cause demonstrated no change in relative risk. Conclusion The Fin nail showed no change in relative risk in terms of achieving full painless weightbearing or radiographic healing compared to the standard nail for retrograde nailing of femoral shaft fractures in adults. The heterogeneous nature of the cohort and large sample size allow for generalizability and add to a growing base of literature supporting use of the Fin Nail for retrograde femoral nailing. However, there are limitations as we could not correct for comminution at the fracture site or measure radiographic alignment or shortening.
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- Aditya Subramanian
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Obidike P, Chang A, Calisi O, Lee JJ, Ssentongo P, Ssentongo AE, Oh JS. COVID-19 and Mortality in the Global Surgical Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Surg Res 2024; 297:88-100. [PMID: 38460454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.01.021] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION To date, no systematic review or meta-analysis has comprehensively estimated the risk of mortality by surgery type on an international scale. We aim to delineate the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19 who undergo surgery. METHODS PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, OVID, the World Health Organization Global Literature on Coronavirus Disease, and Corona-Central databases were searched from December 2019 through January 2022. Studies providing data on mortality in patients undergoing surgery were included. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines for abstracting data were followed and performed independently by two reviewers. The main outcome was mortality in patients with COVID-19. RESULTS Of a total of 4023 studies identified, 46 studies with 80,015 patients met our inclusion criteria. The mean age was 67 y; 57% were male. Surgery types included general (14.9%), orthopedic (23.4%), vascular (6.4%), thoracic (10.6%), and urologic (8.5%). Patients undergoing surgery with COVID-19 elicited a nine-fold increased risk of mortality (relative risk [RR] 8.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.96-16.32) over those without COVID-19. In low-income and middle-income countries (RR: 16.04, 95% CI: 4.59-56.12), the mortality risk was twice as high compared to high-income countries (RR: 7.50, 95% CI: 4.30-13.09). CONCLUSIONS Mortality risk in surgical patients with COVID-19 compared to those without is increased almost 10-fold. The risk was highest in low-income and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries, suggesting a disproportionate effect of the pandemic on resource-constrained regions.
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- Prisca Obidike
- Department of General Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania; Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania; Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Elnaem MH, Wan Salam WNAA, Thabit AK, Mubarak N, Abou Khatwa MM, Ramatillah DL, Isah A, Barakat M, Al-Jumaili AA, Mansour NO, Fathelrahman AI, Adam MF, Jamil S, Baraka M, Rabbani SA, Abdelaziz DH, Elrggal ME, Okuyan B, Elcioglu HK. Assessment of Academic Resilience and Its Associated Factors Among Pharmacy Students in Twelve Countries. Am J Pharm Educ 2024; 88:100693. [PMID: 38574997 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100693] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Academic resilience, a critical determinant of academic achievement, is affected by various factors. There is a paucity of large-scale international assessments of academic resilience among pharmacy students. Therefore, this study aimed to assess academic resilience among pharmacy students in 12 countries and to evaluate factors associated with their academic resilience levels. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey-based study was conducted among randomly selected pharmacy students in 12 countries: Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates. After pilot testing, the validated 30-item academic resilience scale (ARS) was used for the assessment. The data were collected between November 1, 2022 and April 15, 2023. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed, as appropriate. RESULTS A total of 3950 were received from the 12 participating countries. The mean age was 21.68 ± 2.62 years. About two-thirds of the responses were from female participants and those studying for Bachelor of Pharmacy degrees. Overall, the findings show moderate academic resilience, which varied across countries. The median (IQR) of the total ARS-30 was 114 (103-124). Females exhibited lower negative affective and emotional response subscale levels than males. There were significant cross-country variations in the ARS-30 and all subscales. The highest overall levels were reported for Sudan, Pakistan, and Nigeria and the lowest were reported for Indonesia and Türkiye. Students in private universities tended to have higher overall ARS levels than public university students. Higher academic performance was significantly associated with ARS levels, whereas those with excellent performance exhibited the highest ARS levels. Students with exercise routines had higher ARS levels than those without exercise routines. Finally, students who were engaged in extracurricular activities had higher ARS levels than those who did not participate in these activities. CONCLUSION The study offers insights into the factors affecting academic resilience in pharmacy students across several countries. The findings could guide interventions and support activities to improve resilience and academic outcomes.
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- Mohamed Hassan Elnaem
- Ulster University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Coleraine, United Kingdom.
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- International Islamic University Malaysia, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- University of Health Sciences, Lahore Medical & Dental College, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Alexandria University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Alexandria, Egypt
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- University of Nigeria, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Applied Science Private University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Amman, Jordan
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- Mansoura University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Department, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Khwaja Yunus Ali University, Department of Pharmacy, Sirajganj, Bangladesh
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- Fatima College of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, RAK College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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- Future University in Egypt, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Pharmacy Department, Cairo, Egypt; Al-Baha University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Umm Al-Qura University, College of Medicine, Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Wang X, Liu X, O'Donnell MJ, McQueen M, Sniderman A, Pare G, Hankey GJ, Rangarajan S, Chin SL, Rao-Melacini P, Ferguson J, Xavier D, Zhang H, Liu L, Pais P, Lopez-Jaramillo P, Damasceno A, Langhorne P, Rosengren A, Dans AL, Elsayed A, Avezum A, Mondo C, Judge C, Diener HC, Ryglewicz D, Czlonkowska A, Pogosova N, Weimar C, Iqbal R, Diaz R, Yusoff K, Yusufali A, Oguz A, Penaherrera E, Lanas F, Ogah OS, Ogunniyi A, Iversen HK, Malaga G, Rumboldt Z, Oveisgharan S, Al Hussain F, Nilanont Y, Yusuf S. Tobacco use and risk of acute stroke in 32 countries in the INTERSTROKE study: a case-control study. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 70:102515. [PMID: 38516107 PMCID: PMC10955659 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102515] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background Smoking is a major risk factor for the global burden of stroke. We have previously reported a global population attributable risk (PAR) of stroke of 12.4% associated with current smoking. In this study we aimed to explore the association of current tobacco use with different types of tobacco exposure and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure on the risk of stroke and stroke subtypes, and by regions and country income levels. Methods The INTERSTROKE study is a case-control study of acute first stroke and was undertaken with 13,462 stroke cases and 13,488 controls recruited between January 11, 2007 and August 8, 2015 in 32 countries worldwide. Association of risk of tobacco use and ETS exposure were analysed with overall stroke, ischemic and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and with TOAST etiological stroke subtypes (large vessel, small vessel, cardioembolism, and undetermined). Findings Current smoking was associated with an increased risk of all stroke (odds ratio [OR] 1.64, 95% CI 1.46-1.84), and had a stronger association with ischemic stroke (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.61-2.11) than ICH (OR 1.19 95% CI 1.00-1.41). The OR and PAR of stroke among current smokers varied significantly between regions and income levels with high income countries (HIC) having the highest odds (OR 3.02 95% CI 2.24-4.10) and PAR (18.6%, 15.1-22.8%). Among etiological subtypes of ischemic stroke, the strongest association of current smoking was seen for large vessel stroke (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.63-2.87) and undetermined cause (OR 1.97, 95% CI 1.55-2.50). Both filtered (OR 1.73, 95% CI 1.50-1.99) and non-filtered (OR 2.59, 95% CI 1.79-3.77) cigarettes were associated with stroke risk. ETS exposure increased the risk of stroke in a dose-dependent manner, exposure for more than 10 h per week increased risk for all stroke (OR 1.95, 95% CI 1.69-2.27), ischemic stroke (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.59-2.24) and ICH (OR 2.00, 95% CI 1.60-2.50). Interpretation There are significant variations in the magnitude of risk and PAR of stroke according to the types of tobacco used, active and ETS exposure, and countries with different income levels. Specific strategies to discourage tobacco use by any form and to build a smoke free environment should be implemented to ease the global burden of stroke. Funding The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canadian Stroke Network, Swedish Research Council, Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation, The Health & Medical Care Committee of the Regional Executive Board, Region Västra Götaland, and through unrestricted grants from several pharmaceutical companies with major contributions from Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada), Pfizer (Canada), MERCK, Sharp and Dohme, Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation, UK Chest, and UK Heart and Stroke.
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- Xingyu Wang
- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, China
- National Genetic Resources Research Center, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, China
- National Genetic Resources Research Center, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- St John's Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Fundacion Oftalmologica de Santander-Clinica Carlos Ardila Lulle (FOSCAL), Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, China
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- St John's Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
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- Fundacion Oftalmologica de Santander-Clinica Carlos Ardila Lulle (FOSCAL), Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Sahlgrenska Academy and University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- College of Medicine, University of Philippines, Manila, Philippines
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- Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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- National Research Center for Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan
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- Estudios Clinicos Latinoamerica, Rosario, Argentina
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- UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Hatta Hospital, Dubai Health Authority/Dubai Medical College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Istanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan PMB 5116, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan PMB 5116, Nigeria
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- Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, China
- National Genetic Resources Research Center, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, China
- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland
- McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
- St John's Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
- Fundacion Oftalmologica de Santander-Clinica Carlos Ardila Lulle (FOSCAL), Bucaramanga, Colombia
- Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Sahlgrenska Academy and University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- College of Medicine, University of Philippines, Manila, Philippines
- Al Shaab Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
- Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Essen, Germany
- Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Warsaw, Poland
- National Research Center for Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan
- Estudios Clinicos Latinoamerica, Rosario, Argentina
- UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
- Hatta Hospital, Dubai Health Authority/Dubai Medical College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Istanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Luis Vernaza, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan PMB 5116, Nigeria
- Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan PMB 5116, Nigeria
- Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
- University of Split, Croatia
- Rush Alzheimer Disease Research Center in Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- University of Limpopo, Pretoria, South Africa
- Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ramirez-Vazquez R, Escobar I, Vandenbosch GAE, Arribas E. Personal exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields: A comparative analysis of international, national, and regional guidelines. Environ Res 2024; 246:118124. [PMID: 38199478 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118124] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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A worldwide overview and analysis for the existing limits of human exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF-EMF) is given in this paper. These reference levels have been established by different national and even regional governments, which can be based on the guidelines provided by the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), the International Committee on Electromagnetic Safety of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and even in the United States of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as, are based on the so-called precautionary principle. Explicit reference is made to the exposure limits adopted in countries or regions, such as Canada, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, China, Russia, France, and regions of Belgium (Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia), where the limits are much lower than the international standards. The limits are compared to a selected set of in-situ measurements. This clearly shows that the measured values are typically very small compared to the international standards but could be somewhat higher compared to the reduced limits. Based on this observation and the reasonable assumption that the sensitivity of people to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) is the same everywhere (whole-body), we propose the idea to establish a worldwide reference limit for the general public, thus applicable in all countries, if the ICNIRP considers it appropriate. Research must continue to generate measurement data that demonstrate the levels of exposure to which we are really exposed, and with this, provide arguments to the organizations that established the guidelines, especially the ICNIRP, to evaluate whether the current limits are too much. High and can be modified when considered pertinent. To the best of our knowledge, at no time has the reference level for the general public been exceeded.
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- Raquel Ramirez-Vazquez
- University of Castilla-La Mancha, Applied Physics Department, Polytechnic School of Cuenca, University Campus s/n, 16071, Cuenca, Spain; MORFEO Research Group, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain; ESAT-WaveCoRE, Dep. of Electrical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, Box 2444, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha, Applied Physics Department, Faculty of Computer Science Engineering, Avda. de España s/n, University Campus, 02071, Albacete, Spain; MORFEO Research Group, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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- ESAT-WaveCoRE, Dep. of Electrical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, Box 2444, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha, Applied Physics Department, Faculty of Computer Science Engineering, Avda. de España s/n, University Campus, 02071, Albacete, Spain; MORFEO Research Group, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
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Wang R, McMullin JL, Allahwasaya A, Akhund R, Fazendin J, Lindeman B, Chen H, Gillis A. Feasibility of an Online Patient-Driven International Parathyroid Registry. J Surg Res 2024; 296:217-222. [PMID: 38286100 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.01.004] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Traditional parathyroid registries are labor-intensive and do not always capture long-term follow-up data. This study aimed to develop a patient-driven international parathyroid registry and leverage community connections to improve patient-centered care for hyperparathyroidism. METHODS An anonymous voluntary online survey was developed using Qualtrics and posted in an international patient and advocate-run social media group affiliated with over 11,700 members. The survey was developed from a literature review, expert opinion, and discussion with the social media group managers. It consists of seven sections: patient demographics, past medical history, preoperative symptoms, laboratory evaluation, preoperative imaging studies, operative findings, and operative outcomes. RESULTS From July 30, 2022, to October 1, 2022, 89 complete responses were received. Participants were from 12 countries, mostly (82.0%) from the United States across 31 states. Most participants were female (91.4%), White (96.7%) with a mean (±standard deviation) age of 58 ± 12 y. The most common preoperative symptoms were bone or joint pain (84.3%) and neuropsychiatric symptoms: including fatigue (82.0%), brain fog (79.8%), memory loss (79.8%), and difficulty with concentration (75.3%). The median (interquartile range) length from symptom onset to diagnosis was 40.0 (6.8-100.5) mo. Seventy-one percent of participants had elevated preoperative serum calcium, and 73.2% had elevated preoperative parathyroid hormone. All participants obtained preoperative imaging studies (88.4% ultrasound, 86.0% sestabimi scan, and 45.3% computed tomography). Among them, 48.8% of participants received two, and 34.9% had three imaging studies. The median (interquartile range) time from diagnosis to surgical intervention was 3 (2-9) mo. Twenty-two percent of participants traveled to different cities for surgical intervention. Forty-seven percent of participants underwent outpatient parathyroidectomy. Eighty-four percent of participants reported improved symptoms after parathyroidectomy, 12.4% required oral calcium supplementation for more than 6 mo, 32.6% experienced transient hoarseness after parathyroidectomy, and 14.6% required reoperation after initial parathyroidectomy. CONCLUSIONS This international online parathyroid registry provides a valuable collection of patient-entered clinical outcomes. The high number of responses over 10 wk demonstrates that participants were willing to be involved in research on their disease. The creation of this registry allows global participation and is feasible for future studies in hyperparathyroidism.
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- Rongzhi Wang
- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Duś-Ilnicka I, Paradowska-Stolarz A, Mazur M, Radwan-Oczko M, Perra A, Paula VSD, Ward LS, Valente NA, Firkova E, Karteva T, Jorda LM, Sousa Gomes PD, Dominiak M. Blended intensive programme's implementation in dental education: post-pandemic evolution of learning. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:352. [PMID: 38553736 PMCID: PMC10981333 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05301-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP's) represent a valuable tool for gathering knowledge and summarising the latest trends in medicine and dentistry. Blended education has been found, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, to increase the level of education and stimulate effective learning for postgraduate healthcare professionals. Interprofessional education is critical for preparing students to enter the health workforce, where teamwork and collaboration are important competencies. This article outlines the key points of the Blended Intensive Programme's implementation in dental education organised by Wroclaw Medical University in Poland. BIP involved professors from 12 universities or research institutions from Europe and South America and 28 participants from 8 countries. The course was taught remotely and in person. In addition, it included a visit to the university and practical classes with artificial simulation and practice in dentistry. A structured questionnaire enabled measuring the evaluation of students' perception of the COVID-19 education before and after the pandemic. The European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students (ERASMUS) was fundamental to carrying out the BIP with the participation of several countries, allowing the exchange of knowledge, assessing the impact of the pandemic on dental universities, and strengthening international collaborations and the future project of research, education and clinical assistance. We conclude that hybrid teaching programmes broaden the learning spectrum in dental studies by allowing transnational and interdisciplinary approaches that make students aware of the importance of their work within the framework of the general health approach, as this differs from country to country.
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- Irena Duś-Ilnicka
- Department of Oral Pathology, Wrocław Medical University, ul. Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Dentofacial Anomalies, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 52-425, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Wrocław Medical University, ul. Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Poland
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- Sezione di Patologia, Dipartimento di Scienze biomediche, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, Monserrato, Italy
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- Molecular Virology and Parasitology Laboratory, IOC/ Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Genetics, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, Brazil
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- Division of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Diseases, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Dentistry Department, Medical and Health Sciences Faculty, Catholic University of Valencia, Calle Quevedo, 2, 46001, Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393, Porto, Portugal
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- Oral Surgery Department, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wroclaw, Poland
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Fox N, Schroll R, Quiodettis M, Ito K, Bulger EM. Women in trauma surgery: advancing our profession through international collaboration. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001366. [PMID: 38476761 PMCID: PMC10928748 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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- Nicole Fox
- Cooper University Health Care, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, Teikyo Daigaku Igakubu Fuzoku Byoin, Itabashi-ku, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Dell’Aiera L, Fitzgerald D, Fisher D, Gill NW. Examining online international health professions education: a mixed methods review of barriers, facilitators, and early outcomes★. J Extra Corpor Technol 2024; 56:2-9. [PMID: 38488712 PMCID: PMC10941829 DOI: 10.1051/ject/2023044] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Access to quality healthcare education across the world is disproportionate. This study explores the potential for Cardiovascular Perfusion education to be delivered online to reach international students. METHODS Exploratory mixed methods were used to identify the barriers, facilitators, and early outcomes of online international health professions education. RESULTS Qualitative analysis yielded four primary and nine subthemes. Multiple interventions were implemented in the planning of a novel online international Extracorporeal Science (ECS) program based on these themes. Quantitative data from the first semester of the new ECS program was collected along with data from the traditional entry-level program and historic data from previous entry-level cohorts. No significant correlations or differences were found between students. Student satisfaction surveys were determined to be equivalent for each group. Mixed data analysis revealed exceptional student satisfaction in areas where qualitative feedback was incorporated into the program design. CONCLUSIONS Online international education may be a viable option in the health professions. Barriers and facilitators to this mode of education were identified and utilized in designing one such program. Early outcomes from the novel ECS program reveal that student performance and satisfaction are equivalent to those of a traditional in-person training program.
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- Laura Dell’Aiera
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Medical University of South Carolina, Division of Cardiovascular Perfusion Charleston SC 29425 United States
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George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health Human Function and Rehabilitation Washington DC 20052 United States
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Medical University of South Carolina, Division of Cardiovascular Perfusion Charleston SC 29425 United States
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Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority, Department of Cardiovascular Perfusion Charleston SC 29425 United States
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George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health Human Function and Rehabilitation Washington DC 20052 United States
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Lansford JE. Cultural values, parenting and child adjustment: Introduction to the special issue. Int J Psychol 2024. [PMID: 38382552 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.13121] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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This introduction provides an overview of the major constructs that are the focus of this Special Issue. Individualism and collectivism have been the cornerstones of theoretical work on cultural values in psychological science, and conformity is an important component of theories related to motivational values. Individualism, collectivism and conformity values are reviewed in relation to parenting (warmth, knowledge solicitation, rules/limit-setting, parents' expectations regarding children's family obligations) and children's adjustment (internalising and externalising behaviours). Background on the Parenting Across Cultures project, a study of children, mothers and fathers, in nine countries (China, Colombia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, the Philippines, Sweden, Thailand and the United States) is provided as a prelude to the country-specific papers from each of these countries that follow in the rest of the Special Issue before a final concluding paper that focuses on between-country versus within-country variation in cultural values, parenting and children's adjustment.
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Oyelana O, Glanfield F, Estefan A, Caine V. The experiences of international students in a Canadian faculty of nursing: A narrative inquiry study. Nurse Educ Today 2024; 133:106016. [PMID: 37988829 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106016] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND In response to the global need for nursing faculty, and nurses in leadership and advanced clinical practice roles, students from different countries come to Canada for their graduate nursing education. The positive reputation and the perceived advantages of the education system are particularly compelling to applicants from the countries located in the Global South. However, these students come from different social, historical, political, cultural, and educational backgrounds that deeply influence their learning experiences in Canada. OBJECTIVE AND METHODOLOGY The aim of this narrative inquiry study was to understand the experiences of international graduate nursing students. The focus was to unravel two puzzles of this inquiry: What stories across social, historical, political, cultural, and educational borders shaped students' identities and ways of knowing? How did the experience in Canada impact their identities? SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Participants were invited from a Master of Nursing program at a research-intensive University in Western Canada. METHODS Participants engaged in series of conversations over a period of one year. RESULTS Multiplicity of borders and identity making, border making, and border crossing, were the threads that resonated across the narrative accounts. CONCLUSION These narrative threads provided insights into the lived experiences of tensions, the shifting of identities, and the day-to-day challenges that international students face while learning in Canada. Being aware of these experiences and acknowledging them could be a significant stride towards addressing the issues of racism, inequity, and exclusion for international students within Canadian graduate nursing education.
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- Olabisi Oyelana
- 9-507H, Robbins Health Learning Centre, MacEwan University, 10700 104Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4S2, Canada.
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- 2-29 South Academic Building, University of Alberta, 11328 - 89 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J7, Canada.
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada.
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- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2, Canada.
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Lansford JE, Rothenberg WA, Yotanyamaneewong S, Alampay LP, Al-Hassan SM, Bacchini D, Bornstein MH, Chang L, Deater-Deckard K, Di Giunta L, Dodge KA, Gurdal S, Liu Q, Long Q, Morgenstern G, Oburu P, Pastorelli C, Skinner AT, Sorbring E, Tapanya S, Steinberg L, Uribe Tirado LM. Compliance with Health Recommendations and Vaccine Hesitancy During the COVID Pandemic in Nine Countries. Prev Sci 2024; 25:230-244. [PMID: 35857257 PMCID: PMC9852354 DOI: 10.1007/s11121-022-01399-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Longitudinal data from the Parenting Across Cultures study of children, mothers, and fathers in 12 cultural groups in nine countries (China, Colombia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, the Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, and the USA; N = 1331 families) were used to understand predictors of compliance with COVID-19 mitigation strategies and vaccine hesitancy. Confidence in government responses to the COVID pandemic was also examined as a potential moderator of links between pre-COVID risk factors and compliance with COVID mitigation strategies and vaccine hesitancy. Greater confidence in government responses to the COVID pandemic was associated with greater compliance with COVID mitigation strategies and less vaccine hesitancy across cultures and reporters. Pre-COVID financial strain and family stress were less consistent predictors of compliance with COVID mitigation strategies and vaccine hesitancy than confidence in government responses to the pandemic. Findings suggest the importance of bolstering confidence in government responses to future human ecosystem disruptions, perhaps through consistent, clear, non-partisan messaging and transparency in acknowledging limitations and admitting mistakes to inspire compliance with government and public health recommendations.
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- Jennifer E Lansford
- Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Box 90545, Durham, NC, 27708, USA.
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- Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Box 90545, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, USA
- UNICEF, New York, USA
- Institute for Fiscal Studies, London, UK
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- Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Box 90545, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China
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- Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Box 90545, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Box 90545, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
- King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Cizmic A, Romic I, Balla A, Barabino N, Anania G, Baiocchi GL, Bakula B, Balagué C, Berlth F, Bintintan V, Bracale U, Egberts JH, Fuchs HF, Gisbertz SS, Gockel I, Grimminger P, van Hillegersberg R, Inaki N, Immanuel A, Korr D, Lingohr P, Mascagni P, Melling N, Milone M, Mintz Y, Morales-Conde S, Moulla Y, Müller-Stich BP, Nakajima K, Nilsson M, Reeh M, Sileri P, Targarona EM, Ushimaru Y, Kim YW, Markar S, Nickel F, Mitra AT. An international Delphi consensus for surgical quality assessment of lymphadenectomy and anastomosis in minimally invasive total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:488-498. [PMID: 38148401 PMCID: PMC10830761 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10614-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive total gastrectomy (MITG) is a mainstay for curative treatment of patients with gastric cancer. To define and standardize optimal surgical techniques and further improve clinical outcomes through the enhanced MITG surgical quality, there must be consensus on the key technical steps of lymphadenectomy and anastomosis creation, which is currently lacking. This study aimed to determine an expert consensus from an international panel regarding the technical aspects of the performance of MITG for oncological indications using the Delphi method. METHODS A 100-point scoping survey was created based on the deconstruction of MITG into its key technical steps through local and international expert opinion and literature evidence. An international expert panel comprising upper gastrointestinal and general surgeons participated in multiple rounds of a Delphi consensus. The panelists voted on the issues concerning importance, difficulty, or agreement using an online questionnaire. A priori consensus standard was set at > 80% for agreement to a statement. Internal consistency and reliability were evaluated using Cronbach's α. RESULTS Thirty expert upper gastrointestinal and general surgeons participated in three online Delphi rounds, generating a final consensus of 41 statements regarding MITG for gastric cancer. The consensus was gained from 22, 12, and 7 questions from Delphi rounds 1, 2, and 3, which were rephrased into the 41 statetments respectively. For lymphadenectomy and aspects of anastomosis creation, Cronbach's α for round 1 was 0.896 and 0.886, and for round 2 was 0.848 and 0.779, regarding difficulty or importance. CONCLUSIONS The Delphi consensus defined 41 steps as crucial for performing a high-quality MITG for oncological indications based on the standards of an international panel. The results of this consensus provide a platform for creating and validating surgical quality assessment tools designed to improve clinical outcomes and standardize surgical quality in MITG.
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- Amila Cizmic
- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Coloproctology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences & Integrated Diagnostic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, University of Ferrara, 4121, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Cluj Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- General and Emergency Surgical Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, AOU San Giovanni and Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Breast Surgery, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Israelit Hospital, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Institute of Image-Guided Surgery, IHU-Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, School of Medicine of the University of Seville, Seville, Spain
- Unit of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Quironsalud Sagrado Corazon, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Digestive Healthcare Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Next Generation Endoscopic Intervention, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Marienkrankenhaus, Hamburg, Germany
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- Coloproctology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Center for Gastric Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Bachmann CJ, Scholle O, Bliddal M, dosReis S, Odsbu I, Skurtveit S, Wesselhoeft R, Vivirito A, Zhang C, Scott S. Recognition and management of children and adolescents with conduct disorder: a real-world data study from four western countries. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2024; 18:18. [PMID: 38281951 PMCID: PMC10823694 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-024-00710-6] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Conduct disorders (CD) are among the most frequent psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, with an estimated worldwide prevalence in the community of 2-4%. Evidence-based psychological outpatient treatment leads to significant improvement in about two-thirds of cases. However, there seems to be considerable variation in rates of CD diagnoses and implementation of evidence-based interventions between nations. The aim of this study was to compare administrative prevalence and treatment patterns for CD in children and adolescents seen in health care systems across four Western countries (Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the USA). METHODS Cross-sectional observational study using healthcare data to identify children and adolescents (aged 0-19 years) with an ICD-10 code for CD within the calendar year 2018. Within each country's study population, the prevalence of CD, psychiatric comorbidity, psychopharmacological treatment, and psychiatric hospitalisation was calculated. RESULTS The prevalence of diagnosed CD differed 31-fold between countries: 0.1% (Denmark), 0.3% (Norway), 1.1% (USA) and 3.1% (Germany), with a male/female ratio of 2.0-2.5:1. The rate of psychiatric comorbidity ranged from 69.7 to 86.1%, with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder being most common. Between 4.0% (Germany) and 12.2% (USA) of youths with a CD diagnosis were prescribed antipsychotic medication, and 1.2% (Norway) to 12.5% (Germany) underwent psychiatric hospitalisation. CONCLUSION Recognition and characteristics of youths diagnosed with CD varied greatly by country. In some countries, the administrative prevalence of diagnosed CD was markedly lower than the average estimated worldwide prevalence. This variation might reflect country-specific differences in CD prevalence, referral thresholds for mental health care, diagnostic tradition, and international variation in service organisation, CD recognition, and availability of treatment offers for youths with CD. The rather high rates of antipsychotic prescription and hospitalisation in some countries are remarkable, due to the lack of evidence for these therapeutic approaches. These findings stress the need of prioritising evidence-based treatment options in CD. Future research should focus on possible reasons for inter-country variation in recognition and management of CD, and also address possible differences in patient-level outcomes.
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- Christian J Bachmann
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Ulm, Steinhövelstr. 5, DE-89075, Ulm, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany
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- Research Unit OPEN, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Odense, Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- InGef - Institute for Applied Health Research Berlin GmbH, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- National Academy for Parenting Research, King's College London, London, UK
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Marsack JE, Bathish MA, Lee DR. Sustainability efforts in healthcare simulation and clinical learning: An international survey. Nurse Educ Today 2024; 132:105990. [PMID: 37926003 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105990] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about international environmental sustainability practices in healthcare simulation education. Understanding these practices can elucidate current differences in practice, promote sharing of current practices, and establish baseline efforts for improving sustainability practices globally. Therefore, an electronic survey was undertaken targeting international healthcare simulation centers to acquire a more comprehensive understanding of healthcare simulation education sustainability practices in differing international settings. RESULTS Only 40 % of respondents had a written sustainability plan, but 68.75 % indicated their center purchased environmentally preferable supplies, 100 % endorsed supply reuse, 60.4 % endorsed supply recycling, and 37.5 % endorsed sustainable supply disposal. Most participants cited "environmental consciousness" motivated these efforts. Comparison analyses found significant differences between the U.S. and Canada for recycling (p = 0.0065) and disposal (p = 0.0074), and between Canada and international countries for recycling (p = 0.01395). CONCLUSION Canadian simulation centers implement more waste reduction practices than any other country surveyed. Further research should investigate factors contributing to variability and perceptions of sustainability efforts, as well as differences in international waste reduction capabilities. Countries with the most successful waste reduction efforts should advertise and expand them. In addition, healthcare simulation centers must be aware of current options for plastic reuse and embed those practices into healthcare simulation centers. Embedded practices should be taught to all simulation educators and students, with the ultimate goal of students translating these ideas into practice. The summation of improving these sustainability efforts in healthcare simulation education can have a positive global impact.
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, United States of America
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Rees A, Cuthbert C, Shah V, Rong L, Peh D, Baptista A, Smith S. Medical student perceptions of mental illness: a cross-sectional transnational study in two medical schools. BMC Med Educ 2023; 23:981. [PMID: 38124141 PMCID: PMC10731839 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04962-2] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite shifting global attitudes, mental illness remains highly stigmatised amongst practicing doctors. This has wider implications on doctors' training to care for patients with mental illness. There is need for exploration of the presence and mitigation of stigma in early medical education to prevent such attitudes propagating into clinical practice. Thus, this study explores whether stigmatising attitudes are detectable amongst medical students in London and Singapore and examines whether they are ameliorated by specific curricular and welfare features of formal medical education, utilising the Mental Illness Stigma Framework (MISF). METHODS A mixed-methods approach was adopted. Medical students at Imperial College London (UK; n = 211) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore; n = 141) completed a validated scale (the OMS-HC-15) to assess attitudes towards mental illness. Semi-structured interviews were conducted (Imperial: n = 12, NTU: n = 8) until theoretical saturation was reached. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively and comparatively using SPSS and interview data subjected to inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Total OMS-HC-15 scores ranged from 19-51 for Imperial (n = 211) and 16-53 for NTU (n = 141). No significant differences in overall stigma scores were found between the two schools (p = 0.24), nor when comparing year groups within each school. Four themes were identified across interview data: student perceptions, impacts of medical school culture, university support, and curricular impacts on mental illness perceptions. Themes allowed identification of aspects of medical school that were well-received and warranted further emphasis by students, alongside areas for improvement. CONCLUSION Mental health stigma was identified in two medical schools, with differing cultures. Mean stigma scores obtained were comparable between both UK and Singaporean medical students. Nuanced differences were identified via subgroup analysis, and the MISF identified both shared and country-specific drivers for this stigma across the qualitative data. Actionable recommendations to mitigate this were hypothesised. Curricular improvements such as earlier psychiatric teaching and sharing of personal stories may improve future stigma scores as students' progress through the course. Specific welfare-based changes to formal support systems were also deemed to be beneficial by students. The impacts of welfare and curricular redesign in relation to societal influence on students' attitudes warrants further investigation, as does medical students' self-stigma.
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- Annie Rees
- School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Medical Education Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Medical Education Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Horsey K. The future of surrogacy: a review of current global trends and national landscapes. Reprod Biomed Online 2023; 48:103764. [PMID: 38428344 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103764] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The practice of surrogacy is frequently the subject of media, scientific, social, regulatory and policy attention. Although it is, for many, an accepted form of assisted reproduction for those who would otherwise not be able to have children, surrogacy often generates strong feeling, particularly where there is any possibility of exploitation. Therefore, there is disagreement about how it should be regulated. In some countries, surrogacy is prohibited in any form, although this does not stop people using it. In others, it is unregulated but still practised. In some nations it is regulated in either a 'commercial' or an 'altruistic' model. This review article considers the possible regulatory future of surrogacy, initially from a UK perspective considering a recent review of the legal framework in a country where surrogacy works well (although some cross borders to access it), and then through an assessment of global trends and other national perspectives. It concludes that the international regulation of surrogacy, although potentially desirable, is unlikely. This being the case, it would be preferable for individual nations to regulate surrogacy so it can be undertaken in ways that are safe, ethical and protective of the best interests of children, surrogates, intended parents and families.
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Rizvi L, Griffin K, Zytaruk N, Cook DJ, Sykes J, Burns KEA. International variation in ethics and contract approval processes for a low-risk observational study of mechanical ventilation discontinuation practices. J Clin Epidemiol 2023; 164:27-34. [PMID: 37858776 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.10.006] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To describe international variation in ethics and contract processes, identify predictors of approval times, and reasons for nonparticipation in an international observational study of ventilation discontinuation practices. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING A nested cross-sectional survey of research personnel at 111 participating sites (representing 142 intensive care units [ICUs]) from six geographic regions (Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and the United States). RESULTS We analyzed responses from 80 sites (72.1% response rate). A single local or central approval was required at 34/80 (42.5%) and 23/80 (28.75%), respectively. Of those requiring central ethics approval, 20/23 (87.0%) sites required an additional approval. Sites with central vs. other ethics approval processes had significantly longer times to ethics approval (176 vs. 42 days; P < 0.0001). The median time to contract execution was 140 days (range: 11-1,215) with sites in India and the United States having the shortest and longest times to contract execution, respectively. We did not identify independent predictors of approval times. Of 190 sites that initially agreed to participate, 78 (41%) sites (89 ICUs) were ultimately unable to participate. CONCLUSION International ethics and contract approval times were lengthy and highly variable. Central ethics review processes significantly increased approval times.
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- Leena Rizvi
- Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Respirology, Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Respirology, Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Canada; Department of Health Research Methodology, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Respirology, Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Respirology, Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada; Department of Health Research Methodology, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
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Rousseau MC, Winance M, Baumstarck K. Polyhandicap, profound intellectual multiple disabilities : Concept and definition of a highly specific public health issue. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2023; 71:102184. [PMID: 37918043 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2023.102184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The concept of polyhandicap first emerged in the late '60s in France, with actually a consensus on its definition. This consensus has yet to be reached internationally. The absence of an international consensus on a definition and name for persons with polyhandicap limits progress in research and health planning for these people. METHODS This article describes the history of the emergence of the concept of polyhandicap in France and internationally. RESULTS The emergence of the concept and definition of polyhandicap is part of the history of the development of special education and care for children with disabilities started at the end of the 19th century and during the first half of the 20th century. In France, between 1970 and 2002, working groups composed of professionals and family associations gradually developed and refined the definition of polyhandicap, differentiating it from other clinical entities such as cerebral palsy. Internationally, the term polyhandicap is used in 4 European countries: in France where it first appeared, in Italy, in French-speaking Belgium, and in French-speaking Switzerland but also outside the EU. Various terms may be used around the world to describe clinical entities similar to polyhandicap; the most frequently used in the literature is the term Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) or PIMD Spectrum which does not systematically refer to an early brain injury. DISCUSSION We are currently in the process of internationalizing the concept and definition of polyhandicap, and hopefully, as was the case for cerebral palsy in the 2000s, the various research teams working on this subject around the world will create collaborations and research networks targeting this specific population. CONCLUSION A consensus around a precise definition of polyhandicap is important to ensure that these people are recognized for their uniqueness and specific qualities and to provide them adapted care.
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- Marie-Christine Rousseau
- EA 3279, CEReSS - Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, 27 boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13385 Marseille, France; Hôpital San Salvadour, Hospital Fédération des Hôpitaux de Polyhandicap et Multihandicap, University Hospital of Paris, 4312 Rte de l'Almanarre, 83400 Hyères, France.
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- CERMES3, INSERM, Université Paris Cité, CNRS, EHESS, France
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- EA 3279, CEReSS - Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, 27 boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13385 Marseille, France; Epidemiology and Health Economy Department, Aix Marseille University, 27, boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13385 Marseille, France
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Sidhu PS, Ewertsen C, Piskunowicz M, Secil M, Ricci P, Fischer T, Gaitini D, Mitkov V, Lim AKP, Lu Q, Chong WK, Clevert DA. Diversity of current ultrasound practice within and outside radiology departments with a vision for 20 years into the future: a position paper of the ESR ultrasound subcommittee. Insights Imaging 2023; 14:202. [PMID: 38001262 PMCID: PMC10673807 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-023-01548-w] [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: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Ultrasound practice is a longstanding tradition for radiology departments, being part of the family of imaging techniques. Ultrasound is widely practiced by non-radiologists but becoming less popular within radiology. The position of ultrasound in radiology is reviewed, and a possible long-term solution to manage radiologist expectations is proposed. An international group of experts in the practice of ultrasound was invited to describe the current organisation of ultrasound within the radiology departments in their own countries and comment on the interaction with non-radiologists and training arrangements. Issues related to regulation, non-medical practitioners, and training principles are detailed. A consensus view was sought from the experts regarding the position of ultrasound within radiology, with the vision of the best scenario for the continuing dominance of radiologists practising ultrasound. Comments were collated from nine different countries. Variable levels of training, practice, and interaction with non-radiologist were reported, with some countries relying on non-physician input to manage the service. All experts recognised there was a diminished desire to practice ultrasound by radiologists. Models varied from practising solely ultrasound and no other imaging techniques to radiology departments being central to the practice of ultrasound by radiologists and non-radiologist, housed within radiology. The consensus view was that the model favoured in select hospitals in Germany would be the most likely setup for ultrasound radiologist to develop and maintain practice. The vision for 20 years hence is for a central ultrasound section within radiology, headed by a trained expert radiologist, with non-radiologist using the facilities.Critical relevance statement The future of ultrasound within the radiology department should encompass all ultrasound users, with radiologists expert in ultrasound, managing the ultrasound section within the radiology department. The current radiology trainees must learn of the importance of ultrasound as a component of the 'holistic' imaging of the patient.Key points: 1. Ultrasound imaging within radiology departments precedes the introduction of CT and MR imaging and was first used over 50 years ago.2. Non-radiology practitioners deploy ultrasound examinations to either 'problem solve' or perform a comprehensive ultrasound examination; radiologists provide comprehensive examinations or use ultrasound to direct interventional procedures.3. Radiology does not 'own' ultrasound, but radiologists are best placed to offer a comprehensive patient-focused imaging assessment.4. A vision of the future of ultrasound within the radiology department is encompassing all ultrasound users under radiologists who are experts in ultrasound, positioned within the radiology department.5. The current radiology trainee must be aware of the importance of ultrasound as a component of the 'holistic' imaging of the patient.
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- Paul S Sidhu
- Department of Imaging Sciences, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, SE17EH, UK.
- Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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- Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen OE, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Unit of Emergency Radiology, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Center, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Unit of Ultrasound, Rambam Medical Center and School of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Diagnostic Ultrasound Department, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Imaging, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust & Department of digestive diseases, reproduction and metabolism, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Wuhou District, Chengdu, China
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Abdominal Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Houston, Texas, USA
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Morgan DA. Parameters of learning during clinical nursing study abroad: Focused analysis of phenomenological data using a change-transformative learning theory lens. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 73:103831. [PMID: 37952475 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103831] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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AIMS To explore the nature and extent of learning attained as a result of unaccompanied-by-faculty clinical nursing study abroad experiences and to answer the research question 'what is the nature and extent of learning during study abroad?'. BACKGROUND Following the Covid-19 restrictions, international placement opportunities for student nurses are now resuming. In light of this, it is an opportune time for nurse educators to reflect and consider the effectiveness of clinical study abroad placements as contexts of learning, especially in relation to attainment of desired learning outcomes such as personal and professional growth and the development of culturally competent global graduates. This is an important area to research as specific understanding in relation to the extent of learning and variations in learning between students is limited. DESIGN The study was situated within the interpretivist paradigm to elicit experiences of study abroad. Aligned to this, a hermeneutic phenomenological methodology was applied to ensure these experiences emerged from the subjective horizon of student nurses. METHODS Following ethical approval, two semi-structured interviews per student (post-return and follow-up) were conducted with student nurses who had undertaken a study abroad experience. Phenomenological hermeneutical data analysis for multiple context research was undertaken and a change-transformative learning theory lens was additionally employed to the analysis to differentiate between the extent of and variations in, learning attained. Twenty UK and European student nurses, who were registered onto a study abroad programme prior to the Covid-19 restrictions participated. RESULTS Variations between participants were identified in relation to the nature and extent of learning. Participants experienced personal and professional growth and they experienced transformation in relation to self as a person, learner and nurse. However, variations existed when considering the attributes of global graduateness and cultural competence development. Whilst participants changed by expanding their knowledge in relation to global and cultural issues, some participants also appear to have concurrently experienced a reinforcement of ethnocentric frames of reference. CONCLUSIONS Analysis revealed that study abroad offered opportunities for students to experience change and transformation. Whilst students demonstrated learning in both the domains of change and transformation, transformative learning in all identified outcome areas was not guaranteed. Whilst transformative learning was apparent when considering personal and professional growth, less extensive learning was demonstrated when considering development of the attributes of global graduateness and cultural competence. The paper therefore recognises the complex nature of study abroad experiences and recommends continued investigation in this field.
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- Debra A Morgan
- Northumbria University, Health and Life Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Coach Lane Campus West, Coach Lane, New castle upon Tyne, England NE7 7XA, UK.
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Gaudiano BA, Marks R, Ellett L, So SHW, Lincoln TM, Morris EMJ, Kingston JL. The role of general vs pandemic-specific paranoid ideation in the use of recommended health behaviors and vaccine willingness during a worldwide pandemic: An international study in the general public. J Psychiatr Res 2023; 167:110-118. [PMID: 37862907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.10.014] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The public's adherence to recommended COVID-19 preventative behaviors, including vaccinations and social distancing, has been low in certain groups and has contributed to many preventable deaths worldwide. An examination of general and pandemic-specific aspects of nonclinical paranoid ideation may aid in the understanding of the public's response to the pandemic, given that it is a global threat event. METHODS A representative international sample of general adults (N = 2,510) from five international sites were recruited with stratified quota sampling. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the relationships among general paranoid ideation, pandemic paranoid ideation (interpersonal mistrust, conspiratorial thinking, and persecutory threat), general distress (depression, anxiety), vaccine willingness, and other preventative behaviors (masking, social distancing, hygiene). RESULTS Although general distress and paranoid ideation were associated with vaccination willingness and preventative behaviors, their effects were inconsistent or weak. Pandemic paranoid ideation showed robust direct and indirect effects that differentially predicted COVID-19 preventative behaviors, with higher interpersonal mistrust associated with higher adherence to all behaviors, higher conspiratorial thinking related to lower adherence to all behaviors, and higher persecutory threat related to higher vaccine willingness, but lower adherence to other preventative behaviors. CONCLUSIONS Examination of pandemic-specific paranoid ideation leads to more precise prediction of the public's adherence to recommended health behaviors during the COVID-19 outbreak. This information could be used to inform intervention strategies for micro-targeting different subgroups with nonclinical paranoid thinking, as well as for improving responses to future pandemics and vaccination efforts for other common illnesses.
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
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Ariceta G, Beck-Nielsen SS, Boot AM, Brandi ML, Briot K, de Lucas Collantes C, Emma F, Giannini S, Haffner D, Keen R, Levtchenko E, Mӓkitie O, Mughal MZ, Nilsson O, Schnabel D, Tripto-Shkolnik L, Liu J, Williams A, Wood S, Zillikens MC. The International X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) Registry: first interim analysis of baseline demographic, genetic and clinical data. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:304. [PMID: 37752558 PMCID: PMC10523658 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02882-4] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare, hereditary, progressive, renal phosphate-wasting disorder characterized by a pathological increase in FGF23 concentration and activity. Due to its rarity, diagnosis may be delayed, which can adversely affect outcomes. As a chronic disease resulting in progressive accumulation of musculoskeletal manifestations, it is important to understand the natural history of XLH over the patient's lifetime and the impact of drug treatments and other interventions. This multicentre, international patient registry (International XLH Registry) was established to address the paucity of these data. Here we present the findings of the first interim analysis of the registry. RESULTS The International XLH Registry was initiated in August 2017 and includes participants of all ages diagnosed with XLH, regardless of their treatment and management. At the database lock for this first interim analysis (29 March 2021), 579 participants had entered the registry before 30 November 2020 and are included in the analysis (360 children [62.2%], 217 adults [37.5%] and 2 whose ages were not recorded [0.3%]; 64.2% were female). Family history data were available for 319/345 (92.5%) children and 145/187 (77.5%) adults; 62.1% had biological parents affected by XLH. Genetic testing data were available for 341 (94.7%) children and 203 (93.5%) adults; 370/546 (67.8%) had genetic test results; 331/370 (89.5%) had a confirmed PHEX mutation. A notably longer time to diagnosis was observed in adults ≥ 50 years of age (mean [median] duration 9.4 [2.0] years) versus all adults (3.7 [0.1] years) and children (1.0 [0.2] years). Participants presented with normal weight, shorter length or height and elevated body mass index (approximately - 2 and + 2 Z-scores, respectively) versus the general population. Clinical histories were collected for 349 participants (239 children and 110 adults). General data trends for prevalence of bone, dental, renal and joint conditions in all participants were aligned with expectations for a typical population of people with XLH. CONCLUSION The data collected within the International XLH Registry, the largest XLH registry to date, provide substantial information to address the paucity of natural history data, starting with demographic, family history, genetic testing, diagnosis, auxology and baseline data on clinical presentation.
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- Gema Ariceta
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autonoma Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Centre for Rare Diseases, Aarhus University Hospital, Åarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Åarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Hôpital Cochin, Service de Rhumatologie, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares du Métabolisme du Calcium et du Phosphate Filière OSCAR, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Division of Nephrology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Clinica Medica 1, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Development and Regeneration, University Hospitals Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University Hospital's NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Center for Molecular Medicine, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet and University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- School of Medical Sciences and Department of Pediatrics, Örebro University and University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
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- Center for Chronically Sick Children, Pediatric Endocrinology, Charité, University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Kyowa Kirin International, Marlow, UK
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- Bone Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Rathod S, Pallikadavath S, Graves E, Rahman MM, Brooks A, Rathod P, Bhargava R, Irfan M, Aly R, Mohammad Saleh Al Gahtani H, Salam Z, Chau SWH, Paterson TSE, Turner B, Gorbunova V, Klymchuk V, Phiri P. Effects of cumulative COVID-19 cases on mental health: Evidence from multi-country survey. World J Psychiatry 2023; 13:461-477. [PMID: 37547737 PMCID: PMC10401503 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i7.461] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression and anxiety were both ranked among the top 25 leading causes of global burden of diseases in 2019 prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The pandemic affected, and in many cases threatened, the health and lives of millions of people across the globe and within the first year, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25% with the greatest influx in places highly affected by COVID-19.
AIM To explore the psychological impact of the pandemic and resultant restrictions in different countries using an opportunistic sample and online questionnaire in different phases of the pandemic.
METHODS A repeated, cross-sectional online international survey of adults, 16 years and above, was carried out in 10 countries (United Kingdom, India, Canada, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia). The online questionnaire was based on published approaches to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 and the resultant restrictions. Five standardised measures were included to explore levels of depression [patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9)], anxiety [generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) assessment], impact of trauma [the impact of events scale-revised (IES-R)], loneliness (a brief loneliness scale), and social support (The Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social support).
RESULTS There were two rounds of the online survey in 10 countries with 42866 participants in Round 1 and 92260 in Round 2. The largest number of participants recruited from the United Kingdom (112985 overall). The majority of participants reported receiving no support from mental health services throughout the pandemic. This study found that the daily cumulative COVID-19 cases had a statistically significant effect on PHQ-9, GAD-7, and IES-R scores. These scores significantly increased in the second round of surveys with the ordinary least squares regression results with regression discontinuity design specification (to control lockdown effects) confirming these results. The study findings imply that participants’ mental health worsened with high cumulative COVID-19 cases.
CONCLUSION Whist we are still living through the impact of COVID-19, this paper focuses on its impact on mental health, discusses the possible consequences and future implications. This study revealed that daily cumulative COVID-19 cases have a significant impact on depression, anxiety, and trauma. Increasing cumulative cases influenced and impacted education, employment, socialization and finances, to name but a few. Building a database of global evidence will allow for future planning of pandemics, particularly the impact on mental health of populations considering the cultural differences.
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- Shanaya Rathod
- Department of Research and Innovation, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO30 3JB, United Kingdom
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- Portsmouth-Brawijaya Centre for Global Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, United Kingdom
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO30 3JB, United Kingdom
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- Salford Business School, University of Salford, Salford M5 4WT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO30 3JB, United Kingdom
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- Patient and Public Involvement, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO30 3JB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Mental Health, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Peshawar Medical College, Riphah International University, Islamabad 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Services, Ministry of Health, Cairo 4262114, Egypt
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- Peshawar Dental College, Ripah International University, Islamabad 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Social Psychology, Zhytomyr State University, Zhytomyr 10002, Ukraine
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- National Psychological Association, Mental Health for Ukraine Project, European Federation of Psychologists' Association, GFA, Kyiv 04071, Ukraine
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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Navarro SM, Stewart K, Tessier KM, Berhane A, Alvarado SP, Tafirei T, Abdi H, Keil EJ, Tuttle T, Rickard J. Medical Students' Perceptions of Clinical and Research Training: An International Needs Assessment of 26 Countries. Int J Transl Med Res Public Health 2023; 7:e454. [PMID: 37854359 PMCID: PMC10583816 DOI: 10.21106/ijtmrph.454] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Objective Despite calls to incorporate research training into medical school curriculum, minimal research has been conducted to elucidate trends in research knowledge, opportunities, and involvement globally. This study aims to: (1) assess medical students' perceptions of the level of training they received on research based on their medical school training, and (2) evaluate the obstacles related to conducting research as part of medical students' training. Methods A 94-question, bilingual survey designed by a small focus group of individuals from medical schools across the globe and administered to medical students from different parts of the world, distributed via social media networks (Twitter, Now X, Facebook) and email distributions via international partnerships from November 1 to December 31, 2020. The survey collected demographic information including age, gender, medical institution and country, degree, year in training, clinical rotations completed, plans for specialization, and additional graduate degrees completed. Statistical analysis included a summary of survey participant characteristics, and a comparison between regions, with a variety of comparison and logistic regression models used. Results A total of 318 medical students from 26 countries successfully completed the survey. Respondents were majority female (60.1%), from Latin America (LA) (53.1%), North America (NA) (28.6%), and Other world regions (Other) (18.2%). Students felt research was an important component of medical training (87.7%), although many reported lacking research support from their institution (47.5%). There were several reported barriers to research, including lack of research opportunities (69.4%), lack of mentors (56.6%), lack of formal training (54.6%), and barriers due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (49.3%). Less frequent were barriers related to financial resources (41.6%), physical resources (computer or internet access) (18%), and English language ability (6.9%). Students from Latin America and Other were more likely to report a desire to pursue research later in their medical careers compared with students from North America. Conclusions and Implications for Translation Despite significant interest in research, medical students globally report a lack of formal research training, opportunities, and several barriers to conducting research, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The study highlights the need for student research training internationally and the role of further regional-specific and institutional-specific evaluation of research training needs.
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- University of Minnesota, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minneapolis, MN, US
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- Masonic Cancer Center, Biostatistics Core, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US
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- Medicine at College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, MA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Obstetrics, Ann Arbor, MI, US
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- University of Minnesota, Department of Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, US
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- University of Minnesota, Department of Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, US
- University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Kigali, Rwanda
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Cantarutti S, Pothos EM. Trust during COVID-19: Which factors matter most? PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2023; 28:2389-2406. [PMID: 36334093 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2022.2141807] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The objective of this experiment was to offer a preliminary exploration into the key factors underlying trust in healthcare systems around the world, in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Participants were recruited across ten countries and were asked to complete a two-part questionnaire, in which they rated their country's healthcare system on a scale from 1-5, according to ten trust-related factors, translated specifically to pertain to healthcare, and 4 key pillars of trust: benevolence, reliability, competence and predictability. Correlation analyses between these two separate measures revealed that honesty, consistency, and reasonableness were the most impactful factors underlying trust across the entire population. All other findings are detailed in the main text. This study allowed us to arrive at a preliminary determination of the most impactful factors underlying trust, both at a global and national level.
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- Stephen Cantarutti
- Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Christensen RE, Yi MD, Kang BY, Ibrahim SA, Anvery N, Dirr M, Adams S, Amer YS, Bisdorff A, Bradfield L, Brown S, Earley A, Fatheree LA, Fayoux P, Getchius T, Ginex P, Graham A, Green CR, Gresele P, Hanson H, Haynes N, Hegedüs L, Hussein H, Jakhmola P, Kantorova L, Krishnasamy R, Krist A, Landry G, Lease ED, Ley L, Marsden G, Meek T, Meremikwu M, Moga C, Mokrane S, Mujoomdar A, Newton S, O'Flynn N, Perkins GD, Smith EJ, Prematunge C, Rychert J, Saraco M, Schünemann HJ, Senerth E, Sinclair A, Shwayder J, Stec C, Tanni S, Taske N, Temple-Smolkin RL, Thomas L, Thomas S, Tonnessen B, Turner AS, Van Dam A, van Doormaal M, Wan YL, Ventura CB, McFarlane E, Morgan RL, Ogunremi T, Alam M. Development of an international glossary for clinical guidelines collaboration. J Clin Epidemiol 2023; 158:84-91. [PMID: 37019344 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.03.026] [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: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are often created through collaboration among organizations. The use of inconsistent terminology may cause poor communication and delays. This study aimed to develop a glossary of terms related to collaboration in guideline development. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING A literature review of collaborative guidelines was performed to develop an initial list of terms related to guideline collaboration. The list of terms was presented to the members of the Guideline International Network Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, who provided presumptive definitions for each term and proposed additional terms to be included. The revised list was subsequently reviewed by an international, multidisciplinary panel of expert stakeholders. Recommendations received during this pre-Delphi review were implemented to augment an initial draft glossary. The glossary was then critically evaluated and refined through two rounds of Delphi surveys and a virtual consensus meeting with all panel members as Delphi participants. RESULTS Forty-nine experts participated in the pre-Delphi survey, and 44 participated in the two-round Delphi process. Consensus was reached for 37 terms and definitions. CONCLUSION Uptake and utilization of this guideline collaboration glossary by key organizations and stakeholder groups may facilitate collaboration among guideline-producing organizations by improving communication, minimizing conflicts, and increasing guideline development efficiency.
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- Rachel E Christensen
- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Clinical Practice Guidelines, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Pediatrics Department and Quality Management Department, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Research Chair for Evidence-Based Health Care and Knowledge Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), Brussels, Belgium
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; American College of Rheumatology, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Stony Brook University School of Nursing, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery - Head section of Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- St. George's University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, and Periodontology Department, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nephrology, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Australia; The University of Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Kootenai Clinic, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Healthcare Infection Society, London UK
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- Association of Anaesthetists, London, UK
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Department of Pediatrics, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Institute of Health Economics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; WOREL (Werkgroep Ontwikkeling Richtlijnen Eerste Lijn) - Working Group Development of Primary Care Guidelines, Belgium; Department of Primary Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide, Australia
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- European Association of Urology Guidelines Office, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milano, Italy
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Pulmonology, Botucatu Medical School-UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Clinical Practice Guidelines, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Association for Molecular Pathology, MD, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; Association for Molecular Pathology, MD, USA
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- Head of Quality Improvement, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- American College of Rheumatology, OH, USA; American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Canadian Thoracic Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Dept. of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL, USA
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- Guidelines International Network (GIN), Guidelines Collaboration Working Group, Scotland; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Healthcare Associated Infections and Infection Prevention and Control Section, National Advisory Committee on Infection Prevention and Control, Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Rowlinson E, Da Silva SM, Olisa NP, Campo-Engelstein L. Should patients pay for sperm given for free? Results from a pilot study on fertility clinics' views on the charging for altruistically donated sperm. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:1063-1070. [PMID: 36943574 PMCID: PMC10239429 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02776-1] [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: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Many countries prohibit payment for gamete donation, which means fertility clinics do not have to compensate donors. However, acquiring and utilizing donor sperm can still be expensive for fertility clinics. This study evaluates international fertility workers' views on charging patients for altruistically donated sperm. METHODS Using social media and email, we disseminated a SurveyMonkey survey with a question that was specifically focused on opinions about charging patients for altruistically donated sperm. Clinicians were able to select multiple pre-populated answer choices as well as write answers that reflected their views as an open-ended response. Snowball sampling was utilized to reach international fertility clinicians. RESULTS Of 112 respondents from 14 countries, 88% believe it is acceptable to charge for altruistically donated sperm based on one or more of four different assenting categories: so patients appreciate that sperm is valuable, because it generates funds for the running of the clinic, to cover specific costs associated with sperm, and to make a profit for the clinic. CONCLUSIONS The consensus that charging for altruistically donated sperm is acceptable was not surprising since recruiting and processing donor sperm can be expensive for clinics. However, there were geographical differences for specific assenting answer choices which may be based on countries' income, and healthcare system, as well as religious and cultural beliefs.
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- Emma Rowlinson
- The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77550, USA.
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- The University of Texas Medical Branch Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77550, USA
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Schutte AE, Jafar TH, Poulter NR, Damasceno A, Khan NA, Nilsson PM, Alsaid J, Neupane D, Kario K, Beheiry H, Brouwers S, Burger D, Charchar FJ, Cho MC, Guzik TJ, Haji Al-Saedi GF, Ishaq M, Itoh H, Jones ESW, Khan T, Kokubo Y, Kotruchin P, Muxfeldt E, Odili A, Patil M, Ralapanawa U, Romero CA, Schlaich MP, Shehab A, Mooi CS, Steckelings UM, Stergiou G, Touyz RM, Unger T, Wainford RD, Wang JG, Williams B, Wynne BM, Tomaszewski M. Addressing global disparities in blood pressure control: perspectives of the International Society of Hypertension. Cardiovasc Res 2023; 119:381-409. [PMID: 36219457 PMCID: PMC9619669 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Raised blood pressure (BP) is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. Yet, its global prevalence is increasing, and it remains poorly detected, treated, and controlled in both high- and low-resource settings. From the perspective of members of the International Society of Hypertension based in all regions, we reflect on the past, present, and future of hypertension care, highlighting key challenges and opportunities, which are often region-specific. We report that most countries failed to show sufficient improvements in BP control rates over the past three decades, with greater improvements mainly seen in some high-income countries, also reflected in substantial reductions in the burden of cardiovascular disease and deaths. Globally, there are significant inequities and disparities based on resources, sociodemographic environment, and race with subsequent disproportionate hypertension-related outcomes. Additional unique challenges in specific regions include conflict, wars, migration, unemployment, rapid urbanization, extremely limited funding, pollution, COVID-19-related restrictions and inequalities, obesity, and excessive salt and alcohol intake. Immediate action is needed to address suboptimal hypertension care and related disparities on a global scale. We propose a Global Hypertension Care Taskforce including multiple stakeholders and societies to identify and implement actions in reducing inequities, addressing social, commercial, and environmental determinants, and strengthening health systems implement a well-designed customized quality-of-care improvement framework.
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- Aletta E Schutte
- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Kensington Campus, High Street, Sydney 2052 NSW, Australia; The George Institute for Global Health, King Street, Newton, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia
- Hypertension in Africa Research Team, SAMRC Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease; North-West University, Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
- SAMRC Development Pathways for Health Research Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Department of Renal Medicine, 8 College Rd., Singapore 169857, Singapore
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, 310 Trent Dr, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London W12 7RH, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, 3453 Avenida Julius Nyerere, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Center for Health Evaluation and Outcomes Sciences, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Skane University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Queensland University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
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- International University of Africa, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center Aalst, OLV Clinic Aalst, Aalst, Belgium
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Kidney Research Centre, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Innovation and Transformation Centre, Federation University, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiology and Anatomy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nephrology, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8585, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Groote Schuur Hospital and Kidney and Hypertension Research Unit, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, Hypertension Program, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Circulatory Health Research Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Asha Kiran JHC Hospital, Chinchwad, India
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Dobney Hypertension Centre, School of Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital Unit and RPH Research Foundation, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
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- Department of Cardiovascular & Renal Research, Institute of Molecular Medicine. University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Hypertension Centre STRIDE-7, School of Medicine, Third Department of Medicine, Sotiria Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- CARIM - Cardiovascular Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics and the Whitaker, Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Hypertension, Centre for Epidemiological Studies and Clinical Trials, The Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Hypertension, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London (UCL), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), UCL Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Biology and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Viglione C, Stadnick NA, Birenbaum B, Fang O, Cakici JA, Aarons GA, Brookman-Frazee L, Rabin BA. A systematic review of dissemination and implementation science capacity building programs around the globe. Implement Sci Commun 2023; 4:34. [PMID: 36973832 PMCID: PMC10041476 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-023-00405-7] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research centers and programs focused on dissemination and implementation science (DIS) training, mentorship, and capacity building have proliferated in recent years. There has yet to be a comprehensive inventory of DIS capacity building program (CBP) cataloging information about activities, infrastructure, and priorities as well as opportunities for shared resources, collaboration, and growth. The purpose of this systematic review is to provide the first inventory of DIS CBPs and describe their key features and offerings. METHODS We defined DIS CBPs as organizations or groups with an explicit focus on building practical knowledge and skills to conduct DIS for health promotion. CBPs were included if they had at least one capacity building activity other than educational coursework or training alone. A multi-method strategy was used to identify DIS CBPs. Data about the characteristics of DIS CBPs were abstracted from each program's website. In addition, a survey instrument was developed and fielded to gather in-depth information about the structure, activities, and resources of each CBP. RESULTS In total, 165 DIS CBPs met our inclusion criteria and were included in the final CBP inventory. Of these, 68% are affiliated with a United States (US) institution and 32% are internationally based. There was one CBP identified in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). Of the US-affiliated CBPs, 55% are embedded within a Clinical and Translational Science Award program. Eighty-seven CBPs (53%) responded to a follow-up survey. Of those who completed a survey, the majority used multiple DIS capacity building activities with the most popular being Training and Education (n=69, 79%) followed by Mentorship (n=58, 67%), provision of DIS Resources and Tools (n=57, 66%), Consultation (n=58, 67%), Professional Networking (n=54, 62%), Technical Assistance (n=46, 52%), and Grant Development Support (n=45, 52%). CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first study to catalog DIS programs and synthesize learnings into a set of priorities and sustainment strategies to support DIS capacity building efforts. There is a need for formal certification, accessible options for learners in LMICs, opportunities for practitioners, and opportunities for mid/later stage researchers. Similarly, harmonized measures of reporting and evaluation would facilitate targeted cross-program comparison and collaboration.
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- Clare Viglione
- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Bhawra J, Kirkpatrick SI, Hall MG, Vanderlee L, White CM, Hammond D. Patterns and correlates of nutrition knowledge across five countries in the 2018 international food policy study. Nutr J 2023; 22:19. [PMID: 36922823 PMCID: PMC10018957 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-023-00844-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nutrition knowledge is an important determinant of diet-related behaviour; however, the use of disparate assessment tools creates challenges for comparing nutrition knowledge levels and correlates across studies, geographic contexts, and populations. Using the Food Processing Knowledge (FoodProK) score - a measure of nutrition knowledge based on consumers' ability to understand and apply the concept of food processing in a functional task - nutrition knowledge levels and associated correlates were assessed in five countries. METHODS Adults, aged ≥18 years, were recruited through the Nielsen Consumer Insights Global Panel in Australia (n = 3997), Canada (n = 4170), Mexico (n = 4044), the United Kingdom (UK) (n = 5363), and the United States (US) (n = 4527). Respondents completed web-based surveys in November-December 2018. Functional nutrition knowledge was measured using the FoodProK score. Linear regression models examined associations between FoodProK score and sociodemographic, dietary behaviours, and knowledge-related characteristics. RESULTS FoodProK scores (maximum, 8 points) were highest in Canada (mean: 5.1) and Australia (5.0), followed by the UK (4.8), Mexico (4.7), and the US (4.6). Health literacy and self-rated nutrition knowledge were positively associated with FoodProK scores (p < .001). FoodProK scores were higher among those who reported vegetarian/other dietary practices (p < .001); made efforts to consume less sodium, trans fats, or sugars (p < .001); ≥60 years (p = 0.002), female (p < .001), and 'majority' ethnic group respondents in their respective countries (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS This study found differences in consumers' ability to distinguish levels of food processing for common foods, with somewhat lower levels of nutrition knowledge in countries with the highest intake of highly processed foods. Nutrition knowledge differences based on consumer characteristics highlight the need for accessible policy interventions that support uptake of healthy eating efforts across populations to avoid exacerbating nutrition-related disparities. Tools such as the FoodProK can be used to evaluate the impact of policies targeting nutrition knowledge across contexts.
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- Jasmin Bhawra
- School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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- École de Nutrition, Centre nutrition, santé et société (Centre NUTRISS) and Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
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Eaf D, L A, W S, M W, Kt Z, Cicco C D, V M, A S, D T, Tm D, TM D. Real-world assessment of the patient-centredness of endometriosis care: European countries benchmarked by patients. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2023; 87:102311. [PMID: 36754664 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2022.102311] [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: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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European patients cross the borders of their countries to receive more patient-centred healthcare. Benchmarking across European countries for the patient-centredness of endometriosis care had yet to be performed. This study proved the factorial structure and reliability of translation of the ENDOCARE questionnaire in nine different languages. Moreover, the benchmark potential of the ENDOCARE questionnaire was shown by the significant between-country variance for case-mix-adjusted overall and dimensional patient-centredness scores, explaining 3-9% of the total variance in patient-centredness assessed across 10 European countries. Compared with the least patient-centred country, endometriosis care was more patient-centred in Denmark, Italy and Belgium. 'Reaching a diagnosis quickly' and 'physicians demarcating the endometriosis complexity level which they can treat' were consistently rated of more-than-average importance and were experienced negatively by more than half of the European sample. National and European policymakers and specialized clinics are prompted to monitor their patient-centredness and set up improvement projects.
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- Dancet Eaf
- Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium; Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Radcliffe Hospital, UK; European Network for Endometriosis, UK
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- Campus Bio-medico University Rome, Italy; European Network for Endometriosis, UK
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- Endometriosis Center Amsterdam UMC, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Research Institute Amsterdam Reproduction & Development, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Endometriosis Center Amsterdam UMC, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Research Institute Amsterdam Reproduction & Development, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Belgium; European Network for Endometriosis, UK
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Villanueva CM, Evlampidou I, Ibrahim F, Donat-Vargas C, Valentin A, Tugulea AM, Echigo S, Jovanovic D, Lebedev AT, Lemus-Pérez M, Rodriguez-Susa M, Luzati A, de Cássia Dos Santos Nery T, Pastén PA, Quiñones M, Regli S, Weisman R, Dong S, Ha M, Phattarapattamawong S, Manasfi T, Musah SIE, Eng A, Janák K, Rush SC, Reckhow D, Krasner SW, Vineis P, Richardson SD, Kogevinas M. Global assessment of chemical quality of drinking water: The case of trihalomethanes. Water Res 2023; 230:119568. [PMID: 36621278 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trihalomethanes (THM), a major class of disinfection by-products, are widespread and are associated with adverse health effects. We conducted a global evaluation of current THM regulations and concentrations in drinking water. METHODS We included 120 countries (∼7000 million inhabitants in 2016), representing 94% of the world population. We searched for country regulations and THM routine monitoring data using a questionnaire addressed to referent contacts. Scientific and gray literature was reviewed where contacts were not identified or declined participation. We obtained or estimated annual average THM concentrations, weighted to the population served when possible. RESULTS Drinking water regulations were ascertained for 116/120 (97%) countries, with 89/116 (77%) including THM regulations. Routine monitoring was implemented in 47/89 (53%) of countries with THM regulations. THM data with a varying population coverage was obtained for 69/120 (58%) countries consisting of ∼5600 million inhabitants (76% of world's population in 2016). Population coverage was ≥90% in 14 countries, mostly in the Global North, 50-89% in 19 countries, 11-49% among 21 countries, and ≤10% in 14 countries including India, China, Russian Federation and Nigeria (40% of world's population). DISCUSSION An enormous gap exists in THM regulatory status, routine monitoring practice, reporting and data availability among countries, especially between high- vs. low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). More efforts are warranted to regulate and systematically assess chemical quality of drinking water, centralize, harmonize, and openly report data, particularly in LMICs.
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- Cristina M Villanueva
- ISGlobal, Doctor Aiguader, 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain; CIBER epidemiología y salud pública (CIBERESP), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Madrid 28029, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Doctor Aiguader 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain; IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Doctor Aiguader 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain.
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- ISGlobal, Doctor Aiguader, 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain; CIBER epidemiología y salud pública (CIBERESP), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Madrid 28029, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Doctor Aiguader 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain
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- ISGlobal, Doctor Aiguader, 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain; CIBER epidemiología y salud pública (CIBERESP), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Madrid 28029, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Doctor Aiguader 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Rm252, Research Building 3, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Department on Drinking Water Quality, Institute of Public Health of Serbia, Dr Subotica 5, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
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- Organic Chemistry Department, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil y Ambiental, Universidad de los Andes, Cra. 1 Este #19a-40, Edificio Mario Laserna - Piso6 Bogotá, 111711, Colombia
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil y Ambiental, Universidad de los Andes, Cra. 1 Este #19a-40, Edificio Mario Laserna - Piso6 Bogotá, 111711, Colombia
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- Environmental Health Department, Institute of Public Health, Alexander Moisiu Nr. 80, Tirana, Albania
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- Divisão de Pneumologia, Instituto do Coração - InCor - Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 44, São Paulo (SP) 05403-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Hidráulica y Ambiental, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, Macul, Santiago 4860, Chile; Centro de Desarrollo Urbano Sustentable (CEDEUS), Av. Vicuña Mackenna, Macul, Santiago 4860, Chile
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- Quiñones Consulting, Colón 110-1301, Miraflores, Lima 15074, Peru
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- Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20460, USA
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- Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20460, USA
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- Department of Water Quality and Health Monitoring, National Institute of Environmental Health, China CDC, 29# Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, 119 Dandae-ro Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31116, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, 126 Pracha-Utit Rd., Bangmod, Tungkru, Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Duebendorf CH-8600, Switzerland
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- Research Centre for Hauora and Health, Massey University, Wellington Campus, PO Box 756, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, P.O. Box 4404 Nydalen, Oslo NO-0456, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01062, USA
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- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Water Quality Laboratory, 700 Moreno Ave La Verne, California 91750, USA
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- MRC Centre for Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Hub, White City Campus, Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- ISGlobal, Doctor Aiguader, 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain; CIBER epidemiología y salud pública (CIBERESP), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Madrid 28029, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Doctor Aiguader 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain; IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Doctor Aiguader 88, Barcelona 08003, Spain
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Pugliese NR, Pellicori P, Filidei F, De Biase N, Maffia P, Guzik TJ, Masi S, Taddei S, Cleland JGF. Inflammatory pathways in heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction: implications for future interventions. Cardiovasc Res 2023; 118:3536-3555. [PMID: 36004819 PMCID: PMC9897694 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Many patients with symptoms and signs of heart failure have a left ventricular ejection fraction ≥50%, termed heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). HFpEF is a heterogeneous syndrome mainly affecting older people who have many other cardiac and non-cardiac conditions that often cast doubt on the origin of symptoms, such as breathlessness, or signs, such as peripheral oedema, rendering them neither sensitive nor specific to the diagnosis of HFpEF. Currently, management of HFpEF is mainly directed at controlling symptoms and treating comorbid conditions such as hypertension, atrial fibrillation, anaemia, and coronary artery disease. HFpEF is also characterized by a persistent increase in inflammatory biomarkers. Inflammation may be a key driver of the development and progression of HFpEF and many of its associated comorbidities. Detailed characterization of specific inflammatory pathways may provide insights into the pathophysiology of HFpEF and guide its future management. There is growing interest in novel therapies specifically designed to target deregulated inflammation in many therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular disease. However, large-scale clinical trials investigating the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatments in HFpEF are still lacking. In this manuscript, we review the role of inflammation in HFpEF and the possible implications for future trials.
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- Robertson Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa 56126, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa 56126, Italy
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- Centre for Immunobiology, Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples 80138, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
- Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Jagiellonian University, Collegium Medicum, Krakow 31-008, Poland
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa 56126, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa 56126, Italy
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- Robertson Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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van Kraaij J, Veenstra M, Stalpers D, Schoonhoven L, Vermeulen H, van Oostveen C. Uniformity along the way: A scoping review on characteristics of nurse education programs worldwide. Nurse Educ Today 2023; 120:105646. [PMID: 36463593 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The changing demands on healthcare require continuous development and education in the nursing profession. Homogeneity in nursing qualifications reduces educational inconsistencies between and within countries. However, despite various initiatives, modifying nurse education remains challenging because different countries have their own legislations, structures, motivations, and policies. OBJECTIVES To summarize the characteristics of nurse education programs around the globe and analyze the similarities and differences between them. DESIGN AND METHODS A scoping review was performed to identify different characteristics of nurse education programs in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Records published between January 2016 and July 2021 were searched in the PubMed, Cinahl, and ERIC databases. The reference lists of all included articles were also searched manually for relevant studies. Articles were eligible if they described nurse education in one or more of the selected countries with a focus on nursing degrees (both undergraduate and postgraduate programs), nursing titles, program duration, study load hours, or practice hours. Data were independently extracted using a predefined extraction sheet. We asked the respective nursing associations for confirmation and to provide any additional information. RESULTS After searching 9769 records, 117 were included in the synthesis. The included records described characteristics of undergraduate nursing educational programs (n = 50), postgraduate programs (n = 30), or both (n = 37). In total, 86 undergraduate and 82 postgraduate programs were described, with a great variety in degrees, nursing titles, study load hours, and practice hours. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that there is still considerable variation in nurse education programs between countries. These diverse educational pathways lead to different nursing titles and internationally standardized definitions of nursing roles have not been established. This makes it difficult to understand the healthcare role of nurses. Hence, efforts are needed to increase the quality and uniformity of nurse education around the world.
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- Julia van Kraaij
- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Spaarne Gasthuis Hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, P.O. Box 417, 2000 AK Haarlem, the Netherlands; Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, P.O. Box 1738, Campus Woudestein, 3000 DR Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Bhawra J, Kirkpatrick SI, Hall MG, Vanderlee L, Thrasher JF, Jáuregui de la Mota A, Hammond D. A five-country study of front- and back-of-package nutrition label awareness and use: patterns and correlates from the 2018 International Food Policy Study. Public Health Nutr 2023; 26:275-286. [PMID: 36284083 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022002257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify correlates of nutrition label awareness and use, particularly subgroup differences among consumers. Two label types were assessed: (1) nutrition facts tables (NFt) in Australia, Canada, Mexico, UK, and USA and (2) front-of-package (FOP) labels, including mandatory Guideline Daily Amounts (Mexico), voluntary Health Star Ratings (Australia) and voluntary Traffic Lights (UK). DESIGN Respondents were recruited using Nielsen Consumer Insights Global Panel (n 21 586) and completed online surveys in November-December 2018. Linear regression and generalised linear mixed models examined differences in label use and awareness between countries and label type based on sociodemographic, knowledge-related and dietary characteristics. SETTING Australia, Canada, Mexico, UK and USA. PARTICIPANTS Adults (≥18 years). RESULTS Respondents from the USA, Canada and Australia reported significantly higher NFt use and awareness than those in Mexico and the UK. Mexican respondents reported the highest level of FOP label awareness, whereas UK respondents reported the highest FOP label use. NFt use was higher among females, 'minority' ethnic groups, those with higher nutrition knowledge and respondents with 'adequate literacy' compared with those with 'high likelihood of limited literacy'. FOP label use was higher among those with a 'high likelihood of limited literacy' compared with 'adequate literacy' across countries. CONCLUSIONS Lower use of mandatory Guideline Daily Amount labels compared with voluntary FOP labelling systems provides support for Mexico's decision to switch to mandatory 'high-in' warning symbols. The patterns of consumer label use and awareness across sociodemographic and knowledge-related characteristics suggest that simple FOP labels may encourage broader use across countries.
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- Jasmin Bhawra
- School of Occupational and Public Health, Faculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ONN2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- École de Nutrition, Centre Nutrition, Santé et Société (Centre NUTRISS) and Institut Sur la Nutrition et les Aliments Fonctionnels (INAF), Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- School of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ONN2L 3G1, Canada
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Chin AHB. Should Singapore legalize surrogacy to better protect all parties involved? J Forensic Leg Med 2023; 93:102464. [PMID: 36493695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2022.102464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Alexis Heng Boon Chin
- Singapore Fertility and IVF Consultancy Pvt Ltd., 531A Upper Cross Street, #04-95, Hong Lim Complex, 051531, Singapore.
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van der Strate I, Kazemzadeh F, Nagtegaal ID, Robbrecht D, van de Wouw A, Padilla CS, Duijts S, Esteller M, Greco FA, Pavlidis N, Qaseem A, Snaebjornsson P, van Zanten SV, Loef C. International consensus on the initial diagnostic workup of cancer of unknown primary. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2023; 181:103868. [PMID: 36435296 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103868] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the incidence of Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) is estimated to be 1-2 % of all cancers worldwide, no international standards for diagnostic workup are yet established. Such an international guideline would facilitate international comparison, provide adequate incidence and survival rates, and ultimately improve care of patients with CUP. METHODS Participants for a four round modified Delphi study were selected via a CUP literature search in PubMed and an international network of cancer researchers. A total of 90 CUP experts were invited, and 34 experts from 15 countries over four continents completed all Delphi survey rounds. FINDINGS The Delphi procedure resulted in a multi-layer CUP classification for the diagnostic workup. Initial diagnostic workup should at least consist of history and physical examination, full blood count, analysis of serum markers, a biopsy of the most accessible lesion, a CT scan of chest/abdomen/pelvis, and immunohistochemical testing. Additionally, the expert panel agreed on the need of an ideal diagnostic lead time for CUP patients. There was no full consensus on the place in diagnostic workup of symptom-guided MRI or ultrasound, a PET/CT scan, targeted gene panels, immunohistochemical markers, and whole genome sequencing. INTERPRETATION Consensus was reached on the contents of the first diagnostic layer of a multi-layer CUP classification. This is a first step towards full consensus on CUP diagnostics, that should also include supplementary and advanced diagnostics.
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- Iris van der Strate
- Department of Research and Development, Comprehensive Cancer Organization the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Comprehensive Cancer Organization the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Comprehensive Cancer Organization the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Medical Psychology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute (IJC), Badalona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red Cancer (CIBERONC), Madrid, Spain; Institucio Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Physiological Sciences Department, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Cancer Center, Tennessee Oncology, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Medical School, University of Ioannina, Stavros Niarchou Avenue, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Comprehensive Cancer Organization the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Wu J, Williams A, Wang L, Henningsen N, Kitchen P. Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on carer-employees' well-being: a twelve-country comparison. Wellbeing Space Soc 2022; 4:100123. [PMID: 36510579 PMCID: PMC9729170 DOI: 10.1016/j.wss.2022.100123] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The aim of this analysis is to assess the potential ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Canadian carer-employees (CEs) and identify the needs CEs feel is required for them to continue providing care. We assess the similarities and differences in the stresses CEs faced during COVID-19 globally across countries in the G7, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Taiwan, India, and China. We aim to compare Canada against global trends with respect to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the supports in place for CEs. The study utilized 2020 Carer Well-Being Index at the country level. Descriptive data on Canadian CEs is first reviewed, followed by comparisons, by country, on responses relating to: (a) time spent caring; (b) sources of support; (c) impact on paid work and career, and; (d) emotional/mental, financial, and physical health. The relationship between government support and emotional/mental health is also explored. When compared to pre-pandemic times, CEs in Canada on average spent more time caregiving, with 34% reporting more difficulty balancing their paid job and caring responsibilities. Seventy-one percent of CEs feel their mental health has deteriorated. Thirty-four percent of Canadian CEs received support from the government, and only 30% received support from their employers. Globally, there was a similar trend, with CEs experiencing deteriorating mental health, work impacts, and unmet needs during the pandemic. Comparing the well-being of Canadian CEs with other countries provides an opportunity to evaluate areas where Canadian policies and programs have been effective, as well as areas needing improvement.
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- Jerry Wu
- Department of Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Earth, Environment &Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Offord Center for Child Study & Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Home Care Association & Carers Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 1W1
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- School of Earth, Environment &Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Morris ME, Ren T, Asare-Nkansah S, Bilensoy E, Gatwood J, Giolito MV, Nicolazzo JA, Zuo Z, Pauletti GM. Doctoral Graduate Programs in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: An International Survey. J Pharm Sci 2022; 111:3196-205. [PMID: 35841999 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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This publication represents the first to report global information on characteristics and requirements of doctoral programs in the pharmaceutical sciences in schools/colleges of Pharmacy. Survey responses (140 responses) were received from doctoral programs in 23 countries, with the greatest number of responses obtained from Japan, followed by India and the United States. Program characteristics and requirements, and student and faculty information, including graduate placement, in programs in Asia, North America, Europe, Africa and Australia were compared. Survey responses indicated differences in entrance requirements for doctoral programs with minimum requirements being a bachelor's degree, pharmacy degree or master's degree, including a M.Phil. degree. Programs differed widely in size in all geographical areas, but there was a similar emphasis on core educational learning outcomes (core competencies) and Ph.D. graduation requirements including qualifying examinations, thesis defense with internal and external reviewers and requirements for peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, three-quarters of programs indicated that there was external review of their programs every 2-4 or 5-7 years. Female students and female faculty mentors represented about 50% of students/faculty in programs in most geographical areas. Placement of students after graduation indicated that the highest percentage went into the pharmaceutical industry in Asia (predominantly India) and North America, with a lower percentage in Europe, Africa and Australia.
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Kido K, Slain D, Kamal KM, Lee JC. Adapting the layered learning model to a virtual international exchange program. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2022; 14:1500-1505. [PMID: 36402695 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2022.10.006] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The layered learning model (LLM) is a well-established teaching approach designed for attending preceptors to train post-graduate learners and to precept students. The adaptation of a LLM to a virtual exchange program has not been previously described. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the longitudinal virtual international exchange program in applying principles of the LLM to multiple levels of learners and instructors at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy and Kitasato University (KU) School of Pharmacy. METHODS The online survey piloted the impact of applying the LLM to virtual international exchange sessions on improving participant knowledge in pharmacy practice, pharmacy education, cultural practices, and cultural awareness. The survey questions assessed the program's structure and effectiveness in achieving learning outcomes related to pharmacy residency topics and cultural competency using a five-point Likert scale. RESULTS Median scores of the effectiveness of the virtual international exchange program structure were high (≥ 4.0). Two questions evaluating the use of the LLM had median scores of 4.0. All nine residency-related questions were rated ≥3.0. The median scores for three questions evaluating small group discussions and the use of the LLM were rated significantly higher by WVU participants than KU participants. There were no significant differences in program structure and learning outcome ratings between participant groups (student vs. resident/fellow vs. preceptor/faculty). CONCLUSIONS Application of the LLM to the virtual international exchange program was positively received by participants, particularly by United States participants.
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- Kazuhiko Kido
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown, WV 26506, United States.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown, WV 26506, United States.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown, WV 26506, United States.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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Morris ME, Ren T, Asare-Nkansah S, Bilensoy E, Gatwood J, Giolito MV, Nicolazzo JA, Zuo Z, Pauletti GM. Master's Graduate Programs in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: An International Survey. J Pharm Sci 2022; 111:3206-14. [PMID: 35842000 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Information on master's programs in the pharmaceutical sciences is lacking; this manuscript addresses this gap in the literature, by reporting on the results of an international survey performed in 2021 of master's programs in the pharmaceutical sciences offered at Schools/Colleges of Pharmacy. Ninety-six responses were received from universities from 23 countries, with the greatest number of responses obtained from India, followed by the United States and Japan. Master's programs in the pharmaceutical sciences are generally full time and 2 years in duration. Only 3% of programs were reported to be examination-based, while the remaining 97% had a research component with 70% of programs having a thesis defense with external and/or internal examiners. Master's programs tended to be larger in Asia and Europe than in North America; as well, programs in North America tended to have more international students. Didactic coursework was included in 96% of master's programs in North America, but only in 38% of Asian and 58% of European programs. The predominant placement of graduates from master's programs in Asia was in the pharmaceutical industry (70%); this contrasted with programs in Europe, Africa and North America where 28-36% enter careers in the pharmaceutical industry and higher percentages enter Ph.D. programs. The major challenge identified by programs was funding of faculty and of graduate students, although decreasing career opportunities was identified as a challenge in Asia and Africa.
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Wittmann D, Mehta A, McCaughan E, Faraday M, Duby A, Matthew A, Incrocci L, Burnett A, Nelson CJ, Elliott S, Koontz BF, Bober SL, McLeod D, Capogrosso P, Yap T, Higano C, Loeb S, Capellari E, Glodé M, Goltz H, Howell D, Kirby M, Bennett N, Trost L, Odiyo Ouma P, Wang R, Salter C, Skolarus TA, McPhail J, McPhail S, Brandon J, Northouse LL, Paich K, Pollack CE, Shifferd J, Erickson K, Mulhall JP. Guidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients: Recommendations of an International Panel. J Sex Med 2022; 19:1655-1669. [PMID: 36192299 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.08.197] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with prostate cancer suffer significant sexual dysfunction after treatment which negatively affects them and their partners psychologically, and strain their relationships. AIM We convened an international panel with the aim of developing guidelines that will inform clinicians, patients and partners about the impact of prostate cancer therapies (PCT) on patients' and partners' sexual health, their relationships, and about biopsychosocial rehabilitation in prostate cancer (PC) survivorship. METHODS The guidelines panel included international expert researchers and clinicians, and a guideline methodologist. A systematic review of the literature, using the Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, PsychINFO, LGBT Life, and Embase databases was conducted (1995-2022) according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Study selection was based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Each statement was assigned an evidence strength (A-C) and a recommendation level (strong, moderate, conditional) based on benefit/risk assessment, according to the nomenclature of the American Urological Association (AUA). Data synthesis included meta-analyses of studies deemed of sufficient quality (3), using A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR). OUTCOMES Guidelines for sexual health care for patients with prostate cancer were developed, based on available evidence and the expertise of the international panel. RESULTS The guidelines account for patients' cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity. They attend to the unique needs of individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. The guidelines are based on literature review, a theoretical model of sexual recovery after PCT, and 6 principles that promote clinician-initiated discussion of realistic expectations of sexual outcomes and mitigation of sexual side-effects through biopsychosocial rehabilitation. Forty-seven statements address the psychosexual, relationship, and functional domains in addition to statements on lifestyle modification, assessment, provider education, and systemic challenges to providing sexual health care in PC survivorship. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The guidelines provide clinicians with a comprehensive approach to sexual health care for patients with prostate cancer. STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS The strength of the study is the comprehensive evaluation of existing evidence on sexual dysfunction and rehabilitation in prostate cancer that can, along with available expert knowledge, best undergird clinical practice. Limitation is the variation in the evidence supporting interventions and the lack of research on issues facing patients with prostate cancer in low and middle-income countries. CONCLUSION The guidelines document the distressing sexual sequelae of PCT, provide evidence-based recommendations for sexual rehabilitation and outline areas for future research. Wittmann D, Mehta A, McCaughan E, et al. Guidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients: Recommendations of an International Panel. J Sex Med 2022;19:1655-1669.
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- Daniela Wittmann
- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- In Memoriam, Ulster University School of Nursing, County Londonderry, Colraine, UK
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Adult Psychiatry and Health System, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Nursing, NS Health Authority and Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Ciircolo & Fondazione Macchi Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Lombardy, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Guys & St Thomas' Hospital, City of London, London, UK
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Urology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX, USA
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- Patient with Lived Experience, Keaau, HI, USA
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- Faculty of the Health and Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
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- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA; Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery-Urology, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Urology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; VA Health Services Research & Development, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Patient and Partner with Lived Experience, Okemos, MI, USA
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- Patient and Partner with Lived Experience, Okemos, MI, USA
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- Partner with Lived Experience, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Clinical Quality and Survivorship, Movember Foundation, Culver City, CA, USA
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- Department of Health Policy Management, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine, Michigan Medicine Therapy Services, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine, Michigan Medicine Therapy Services, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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Jadir DS, Anderson-Carpenter KD. Substance use, racial/ethnic identity, and suicidal ideation during COVID-19 lockdown in an international adult sample. J Psychiatr Res 2022; 155:443-450. [PMID: 36183597 PMCID: PMC9489468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Although research has examined disparities in suicidal ideation across multiple groups, few investigations have analyzed such disparities in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, there is limited research on differences within and across countries, further limiting the extent to which meaningful comparisons can be made. Therefore, this study examines risk and protective factors of suicidal ideation during COVID-19 lockdown in adults across five countries. Adults (N = 2,509) from the United States, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and India completed a survey to measure suicidal ideation, recent drug use, and sociodemographic factors. Prevalence of suicidal ideation was assessed using simple and multivariable logistic regression models, and severity of suicidal ideation was analyzed via a multinomial multivariable logistic regression. Cohen's d statistics were reported for all analyses to report effect size. In the United States subsample, racial/ethnic minorities endorsed a significantly greater prevalence of suicidal ideation compared to their White peers (aOR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.26-4.27, d = 0.46). However, no significant racial differences in suicidal ideation were found in other countries. Past 90-day illicit drug use was associated with greater prevalence (aOR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.06-1.80, d = 0.18) and severity (aRRR = 2.17, 95% CI: 1.33-3.53, (aRRR = 0.43) of suicidal ideation during COVID-19 lockdown. This study further highlights the social disparities that exist in suicidal ideation during COVID-19 lockdown in international samples, for which greater medical and mental health interventions are critical. As such, targeted multicomponent interventions that address substance use are important for reducing the rising prevalence and severity of COVID-related suicidal ideation.
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- Deeshpaul S. Jadir
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA,Corresponding author. Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, 316 Physics Rd, East Lansing, 48824, MI, USA
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Nuechterlein KH, Green MF, Kern RS. The MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery: An Update. Curr Top Behav Neurosci 2022; 63:1-18. [PMID: 36306054 DOI: 10.1007/7854_2022_395] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Through a series of NIMH-supported consensus-building meetings of experts and empirical comparisons of candidate tests, the Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) initiative developed a battery of standardized cognitive measures to allow reliable evaluation of results from clinical trials of promising interventions for core cognitive deficits in this disorder. Ten tests in seven cognitive domains were selected for the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB). The MCCB has now been translated into 39 languages/dialects and has been employed in more than 145 clinical trials. It has become the standard cognitive change measure for studies of both pharmacological and training-based interventions seeking to improve cognitive deficits in schizophrenia. We summarize its applications and its relationship to the subsequent development of the NIMH RDoC Matrix.
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- Keith H Nuechterlein
- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA. .,Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,VISN 22 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,VISN 22 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Lin Y, Wang HL, Fang K, Zheng Y, Wu J. International trends in esophageal cancer incidence rates by histological subtype (1990-2012) and prediction of the rates to 2030. Esophagus 2022; 19:560-568. [PMID: 35689719 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-022-00927-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND We provide an up-to-date overview of recent international trends (1990-2012) and predicted trends (2013-2030) in the incidence rates of esophageal cancer. METHODS We used data from the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents (CI5plus) database that contains annual incidence data by cancer site, age, and sex as well as corresponding populations. The age-standardized esophageal cancer incidence rates of each country were calculated and plotted from 1990 through 2012 and were predicted to 2030 using a Bayesian age-period-cohort model. RESULTS Globally, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) showed opposing trends between 1990 and 2012; ESCC showed a decreasing trend, with an AAPC of - 1.5 (95% CI - 2.4, - 0.7), yet EAC showed an increasing trend, with an AAPC of 5.2 (95% CI 4.2, 6.2). The increasing trend in EAC was commonly observed in high-income countries. The predicted trend to 2030 indicated that most countries will continue to experience a decreasing trend or a stable trend in esophageal cancer incidence, except Denmark, the Netherlands, and the UK, where the overall esophageal cancer incidence rates, mainly driven by EAC, are predicted to increase. CONCLUSIONS Decreasing trends in ESCC have been observed worldwide in both low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, which may have been offset by increasing trends in EAC in high-income countries. The changing patterns of these two main subtypes of esophageal cancer may call for interventions, especially innovative interventions, to address obesity, GERD, and Barrett's esophagus.
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- Yushi Lin
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Interventional Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
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Pinto da Costa M, Sartorius N. International research and clinical collaboration of early-career psychiatrists-Celebrating achievements. Asian J Psychiatr 2022; 75:103223. [PMID: 35917741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- Mariana Pinto da Costa
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom; Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Association for the Improvement of Mental Health Programmes, Geneva, Switzerland
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Lal RA, Robinson H, Lanzinger S, Miller KM, Pons Perez S, Kovacic R, Calhoun P, Campbell F, Naeke A, Maahs DM, Holl RW, Warner J. Temporal Changes in Hemoglobin A1c and Diabetes Technology Use in DPV, NPDA, and T1DX Pediatric Cohorts from 2010 to 2018. Diabetes Technol Ther 2022; 24:628-634. [PMID: 35856740 PMCID: PMC9634993 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2022.0095] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective: The German/Austrian Diabetes Patient Follow-up Registry (Diabetes-Patienten-Verlaufsdokumentation or DPV), England/Wales National Pediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA), and Type 1 Diabetes Exchange (T1DX) in the United States investigated changes in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and diabetes technology use from 2010 to 2018. Methods: Registry/audit data from 2010 to 2018 were analyzed in annual cohorts using linear regression for those <18 years of age with type 1 diabetes diagnosed at age >6 months. Time trends in HbA1c, pump, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use were studied using repeated measurements linear and logistic regression models with an autoregressive covariance structure and with year and data source as independent variables. Results: A total of 1,172,980 visits among 114,264 (54,119 DPV, 43,550 NPDA, 16,595 T1DX) patients were identified. HbA1c remained clinically stable in DPV (7.7% [61 mmol/mol] to 7.6% [60 mmol/mol]), decreased in the NPDA (8.7% [72 mmol/mol] to 7.9% [63 mmol/mol]), and increased in T1DX (8.0% [64 mmol/mol] to 8.5% [69 mmol/mol] from 2010 to 2018). In all registries/audits, insulin pump and CGM use increased over time with greatest pump use in T1DX and lowest uptake reported in NPDA. Conclusions: These data reveal three different longitudinal patterns of change in registry/audit HbA1c from 2010 to 2018. Diabetes technology use increased throughout, at different rates. Quality improvement (QI) programs in DPV have been ongoing for 25 years, began in NPDA in 2009 and T1DX in 2016. We speculate that in England/Wales, development of networks, peer review, and implementation of QI measures contributed to reductions in population HbA1c. Many of these interventions had been implemented in DPV before 2010. Further efforts to understand this improvement, including the role of QI, and continued success within standardized documentation and benchmarking could inform T1DX programs to reduce HbA1c.
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- Rayhan A. Lal
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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- Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- JAEB Center for Health Research, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Children's Hospital for Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Tomar AS, Finger PT, Gallie B, Kivelä TT, Mallipatna A, Zhang C, Zhao J, Wilson MW, Brennan RC, Burges M, Kim J, Berry JL, Jubran R, Khetan V, Ganesan S, Yarovoy A, Yarovaya V, Kotova E, Volodin D, Yousef YA, Nummi K, Ushakova TL, Yugay OV, Polyakov VG, Ramirez-Ortiz MA, Esparza-Aguiar E, Chantada G, Schaiquevich P, Fandino A, Yam JC, Lau WW, Lam CP, Sharwood P, Moorthy S, Long QB, Essuman VA, Renner LA, Semenova E, Català-Mora J, Correa-Llano G, Carreras E. Metastatic Death Based on Presenting Features and Treatment for Advanced Intraocular Retinoblastoma: A Multicenter Registry-Based Study. Ophthalmology 2022; 129:933-945. [PMID: 35500608 PMCID: PMC9329221 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2022.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate presenting features, tumor size, and treatment methods for risk of metastatic death due to advanced intraocular retinoblastoma (RB). DESIGN International, multicenter, registry-based retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1841 patients with advanced RB. METHODS Advanced RB was defined by 8th edition American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) categories cT2 and cT3 and new AJCC-Ophthalmic Oncology Task Force (OOTF) Size Groups (1: < 50% of globe volume, 2: > 50% but < 2/3, 3: > 2/3, and 4: diffuse infiltrating RB). Treatments were primary enucleation, systemic chemotherapy with secondary enucleation, and systemic chemotherapy with eye salvage. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Metastatic death. RESULTS The 5-year Kaplan-Meier cumulative survival estimates by patient-level AJCC clinical subcategories were 98% for cT2a, 96% for cT2b, 88% for cT3a, 95% for cT3b, 92% for cT3c, 84% for cT3d, and 75% for cT3e RB. Survival estimates by treatment modality were 96% for primary enucleation, 89% for systemic chemotherapy and secondary enucleation, and 90% for systemic chemotherapy with eye salvage. Risk of metastatic mortality increased with increasing cT subcategory (P < 0.001). Cox proportional hazards regression analysis confirmed a higher risk of metastatic mortality in categories cT3c (glaucoma, hazard ratio [HR], 4.9; P = 0.011), cT3d (intraocular hemorrhage, HR, 14.0; P < 0.001), and cT3e (orbital cellulitis, HR, 19.6; P < 0.001) than in category cT2a and with systemic chemotherapy with secondary enucleation (HR, 3.3; P < 0.001) and eye salvage (HR, 4.9; P < 0.001) than with primary enucleation. The 5-year Kaplan-Meier cumulative survival estimates by AJCC-OOTF Size Groups 1 to 4 were 99%, 96%, 94%, and 83%, respectively. Mortality from metastatic RB increased with increasing Size Group (P < 0.001). Cox proportional hazards regression analysis revealed that patients with Size Group 3 (HR, 10.0; P = 0.002) and 4 (HR, 41.1; P < 0.001) had a greater risk of metastatic mortality than Size Group 1. CONCLUSIONS The AJCC-RB cT2 and cT3 subcategories and size-based AJCC-OOTF Groups 3 (> 2/3 globe volume) and 4 (diffuse infiltrating RB) provided a robust stratification of clinical risk for metastatic death in advanced intraocular RB. Primary enucleation offered the highest survival rates for patients with advanced intraocular RB.
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- Ankit Singh Tomar
- Department of Ocular Tumor, Orbital Disease, and Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy, The New York Eye Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Ocular Tumor, Orbital Disease, and Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy, The New York Eye Cancer Center, New York, New York.
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- The Eye Cancer Clinic, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- The Eye Cancer Clinic, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada; Department of Ocular Oncology, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Pediatric Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Pediatric Oncology Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, and Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, and Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, and Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Keck Medical School of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Keck Medical School of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Keck Medical School of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Vitreoretina Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Vitreoretina Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Ocular Oncology Department, The S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Ocular Oncology Department, The S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Ocular Oncology Department, The S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Ocular Oncology Department, The S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- SRI of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology of N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center Oncology of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation; Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- SRI of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology of N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center Oncology of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- SRI of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology of N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center Oncology of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation; Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Precision Medicine Coordination Hospital JP Garrahan and CONICET, National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Ophthalmology Service Hospital JP Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Save Sight Institute, Discipline of Ophthalmology, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Child Health, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Ocular Tumor, Orbital Disease, and Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy, The New York Eye Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Retinoblastoma Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Retinoblastoma Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Retinoblastoma Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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Moss P, Barnett-Harris A, Lee D, Gupta K, Pritchard S, Sievers N, Te M, Blackstock F. Simulation-based clinical assessment identifies threshold competence to practise physiotherapy in Australia: a crossover trial. Adv Simul (Lond) 2022; 7:21. [PMID: 35897084 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-022-00215-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although evidence exists for the efficacy of high-fidelity simulation as an educational tool, there is limited evidence for its application in high-stakes professional threshold competency assessment. An alternative model of simulation-based assessment was developed by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC), using purpose-written standardised patients, mapped to the appropriate threshold level. The aim of this two-phase study was to investigate whether simulation-based clinical assessments resulted in equivalent outcomes to standard, real-life assessments for overseas-trained physiotherapists seeking registration to practice in Australia. METHODS A randomised crossover trial comparing simulation-based assessment to real-life assessment was completed. Participants were internationally trained physiotherapists applying for registration to practice in Australia, voluntarily recruited from the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) assessment waiting list: study 1 n = 25, study 2 n = 144. Study 1 participants completed usual APC real-life assessments in 3 practice areas, completed on different days at APC partner healthcare facilities. Participants also underwent 3 practice area-matched simulation-based assessments, completed on the same day at purpose-designed simulation facilities. Study 2 participants completed 3 simulation-based assessments and 1 real-life assessment that was randomly allocated for order and practice area. Assessment of competency followed the standard APC procedure of 90-minute examinations using The Moderated Assessment Form (MAF). RESULTS The overall pass rate was higher for real-life assessments in both studies: study 1, 50% versus 42.7%; study 2, 55.6% versus 44.4%. Chi-square analysis showed a high to moderate level of exact matching of pass/fail grades across all assessments: study 1, 73.4% (p < 0.001); study 2, 58.3% (p = 0.027). Binary logistic regression showed that the best predictors of real-life pass/fail grade were simulation-based MAF pass/fail grade (study 1, OR 7.86 p < 0.001; study 2, OR 2.037, p = 0.038) and simulation-based total MAF score (study 1, OR 1.464 p < 0.001; study 2, OR 1.234, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Simulation-based assessment is a significant predictor of clinical performance and can be used to successfully identify high stakes threshold competence to practice physiotherapy in Australia.
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