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Showing 1 to 20 of 62 for “"Clinical Effectiveness"”.
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Moral judgment, role concepts, and empathic response as predictors of dental student clinical effectiveness.
… whether measures of the components predicted clinical effectiveness (moral behavior) on case simulations. Archived course portfolios for 120 students were randomly selected from five dental cohorts (N=386) who completed a well-validated ethics curriculum between 1996 and 2001. Data included …
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Childhood varicella vaccination: an evaluation of clinical effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness in Ireland
… overall aim of this thesis was to analyse the clinical effectiveness and safety of childhood varicella vaccination and the cost effectiveness of universal childhood varicella vaccination in Ireland. In doing so, it sought to help inform a public health policy decision regarding the addition of …
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Presurgical Behavioral Medicine Evaluation for Implantable Devices for Pain Management: Clinical Effectiveness for Predicting Outcomes
… medical risk factors and the presence of adverse clinical features at onset, and was more likely to use catastrophizing as a coping strategy. The patients were also compared at follow-up showing improvements on most physical/functional and psychosocial measures. Lastly, regression analyses were …
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The contribution of pre-hospital integrated care pathways on improving the clinical effectiveness of emergency ambulance managed care
… to be necessary and effective for a number of clinical conditions and prioritisation systems have been introduced by every ambulance service in the UK to ensure that those with life threatening conditions have priority above more trivial calls. Once attended by paramedics, unless the patient …
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An investigation of the biomechanical efficacy and clinical effectiveness of patello-‐femoral taping in elite and experienced cyclists
… type tape’ (KTT) as these are seen as recognised clinical approaches in dealing with patella tracking and pain issues. The aim was to collect specific data to inform and develop a study into current taping techniques used in cycling related knee pain. An online questionnaire determined the …
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The clinical effectiveness of therapeutic exercises alone and in combination with orthotic bracing in the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2012.
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Measuring the functional and clinical effectiveness of a passive dynamic ankle foot orthosis when used to rehabilitate complex limb salvage post lower limb blast trauma
… included able bodied and personnel with variable clinical presentations. This study examines if PD AFO use improves gait and PROMs in personnel injured by the same blast mechanism with similar unilateral deck slap blast injuries. Introduction: Rehabilitation outcomes following limb salvage are …
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Autologous intestinal lengthening procedures for short bowel syndrome. A systematic review of clinical effectiveness and an assessment of their utility for adult and paediatric patients with intestinal failure in the UK
… andmetabolic autonomy. To evaluate their clinical effectiveness and anassessment of their utility for adults and paediatric patients with intestinalfailure in the UK.Results:330 patients underwent 343 intestinal lengthening procedures between 1980and 2011. Age ranged from 1 day old to 66 …
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Development of a public health information infrastructure for postmarket evidence
… and mismanaged to inform safety and comparative clinical effectiveness. Congress has tasked the Food and Drug Administration to build a public health information infrastructure for drug safety. It also has allotted $1.1 billion dollars in new spending for comparative effectiveness research. A …
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Pulling the plug - An Islamic Perspective of the Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment
… and perspective on WLST that can help improve clinical effectiveness, enhance the patient experience and does not compromise the safety, values and beliefs of the patient.
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Extracorporeal shock wave for the treatment of chronic venous ulcers: a pilot study.
… The studies primary aim was to assess the clinical effectiveness of this treatment when combined with current best practice, multilayer compression bandaging. Venous ulceration of the lower limbs is a well-recognised, chronic condition. It affects a significant proportion of the population, …
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Use of direct oral anticoagulants in Scotland
… the utilisation of DOACs as well as their clinical effectiveness and safety is still scarce. Hence, the aim of this project was to increase the evidence from clinical practice regarding the use of DOACs in patients with AF in Scotland. Methods: This study has been designed as a …
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Preventive endodontics in mature teeth: the importance of avoiding root canal treatment /
… of teeth. Therefore, analysis regarding clinical effectiveness of both, vital pulp therapy and root canal treatment, is required to evaluate the role of preventive endodontic therapies in mature teeth and their importance in avoiding root canal treatment, as an alternative if amenability …
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Study on the combined use of high-energy laser and manual therapy in patients with functional thoracic spine disorders // Проучване на комбинираното приложение на високоенергиен лазер и мануална терапия при пациенти с функционални нарушения в торакален отдел
… the first scientific study investigating the clinical effectiveness of combining high-energy laser and manual therapy in patients with functional thoracic spine disorders. Functional disorders in the thoracic spine are discussed as the leading cause of pain and limited range of motion in this …
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Effectiveness of a single individual diabetes education session versus completion of a program of group classes on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and lipids in Type 2 diabetes mellitus
… however, a research gap exists regarding the clinical effectiveness of completing versus failing to complete a DSME/DSMT program.</p> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study determined the difference in effectiveness between a single initial individual DSMT session and completion of the full …
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Effect of Therapeutic Listening®: A Retrospective Data Analysis
… few formal research studies support the clinical effectiveness of this widely used therapy. In an effort to generate further data, a multiple case study retrospective analysis was performed on clinical data from expert-level clinicians. The study aimed to map common skills targeted by …
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A prospective randomised trial comparing plastic and uncovered self-expanding metal stents for palliation of symptomatic jaundice in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction
… of this study was to determine the safety and clinical effectiveness of 10Fr plastic biliary stents compared to uncovered self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) for palliative treatment of patients with inoperable malignant distal biliary obstruction in a public hospital in South Africa. Methods: …
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Virtual environments for stroke rehabilitation: examining a novel technology against end-user, clinical and management demands with reference to UK care provision
… against a variety of parameters: user focus, clinical effectiveness, marketability and contextual meaningfulness, etc. A key theme in the research considers how a technology developed internationally might interface with care provision demands and cultures specific to the United Kingdom. The …
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Effectiveness, cost effectiveness, acceptability and implementation barriers/facilitators of chronic kidney disease management programs for Indigenous people in Australia, New Zealand and Canada: a systematic review of mixed evidence
… To examine the evidence relating to the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and acceptability, as well as barriers and facilitators of implementation of chronic kidney disease management programs designed for Indigenous people in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Inclusion criteria: Types …
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