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Showing 1 to 20 of 95 for “"Patient demographics"”.
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Patient demographics, and outcome of striate keratotomy versus diamond burr debridement for treatment of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in dogs in South Africa
… defects (SCCED) are a common finding in canine patients referred for non-healing corneal ulceration. Various names have been used for this condition historically. The classic lesion and history include an axial or paraxial, superficial, corneal epithelial ulcer, that is non-responsive to topical …
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Rescue activity of a civilian helicopter emergency medical service in the western cape, South Africa: a five-year retrospective review
… database, aviation documents, rescue reports and patient care records. Patient demographics and activity at time of rescue, temporal and geographical distribution, crewing compositions, patient injury, triage, clinical interventions and rescue techniques were analysed. Results – A total of 581 …
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An autoethnographic account of changes in outpatient nursing practice
… explore the changes that have occurred in the outpatient nursing practice and how the changes have affected the way outpatient services have been delivered. A literature review collectively identified the changes and evolution of the hospital outpatient department with the advances in nursing …
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Examining the Hispanic Paradox in Post-Operative Complication Rates
… serious post-operative complications (POC) among patients undergoing intra-abdominal general surgical procedures. METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing appendectomy, cholecystectomy, or colectomy at a single healthcare system over a 12 month period. Medical …
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Evaluating and Changing Postoperative Opioid Prescribing After Routine Pediatric Surgery
… > 3 days were excluded. Data collected included patient demographics, operating surgeon, opioid prescription and dosages, and LOS. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square, Fisher’s Exact, Mann Whitney test, and univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses. Initial review …
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Transport of critically ill children in a resource-limited setting
… from other hospitals. Data were collected for patient demographics and diagnostic category, referring hospital, transferring personnel, mode of transport, and the incidence of technical, clinical, and critical adverse events. Data are median (interquartile range, IQR). The transfers of 202 …
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A Survey of Treatment Characteristics in a University-based Graduate Orthodontic Program
… few reports characterize actual orthodontic patients and their treatments. The purpose of this study was to describe the patients and their treatment at a university based orthodontic department, namely the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis. The goals of this study are: …
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Subtyping patients with Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer type using cluster analysis
… study was to determine if distinct subgroups of patients with Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (SDAT) could be identified using seven scales of the Cognitive Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS). Ward's method of cluster analysis was used to group 104 patients with a probable diagnosis of SDAT into …
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Reliable and Trustworthy AI for Evidence-based Clinical Decision Support in Cancer Care
… (EHR) characterized by missing data and frequent patient drop-outs, patient heterogeneity which leads to disparities in AI performance, and the need for validating AI models' clinical benefits, especially in managing challenging cancer cases. This thesis presents research focused on addressing …
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CT angiographic detection of cerebral aneurysms in patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage in a South African institution
… size characteristics of cerebral aneurysms in patients presenting to Groote Schuur hospital with either subarachnoid haemorrhage or 3 rd nerve palsy have not been established by a formal audit. Objectives To determine the patient demographics, frequency of CT angiographic detection of cerebral …
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Factors that Impact Readmission for Medicare and Medicaid HMO Inpatients
… with failure of treatment because readmitted patients are still sick despite recent inpatient treatment. The specific 30-day period is critical because the U.S. Government's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services uses a 30-day period for measuring treatment quality and reimbursement for …
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Evaluating Insurance Approval Rates of Exome Sequencing and Its Effect On Minority Patients' Access to Genetic Care
… standard step in the genetic testing process for patients with rare or complex disease. Despite clinical implementation of ES, insurance companies (payers) continue to deny this test. We investigated if the payer barrier is influenced by payer type, and if other demographic or clinical information …
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Clinical and Histological Characteristics of Melanocytic Nevus in External Auditory Canals and Auricles
… Hospital, Korea between 2001 and 2011. Patient demographics; location, shape and diameter of nevi; and pathologic results were analyzed according to the location, EACs (23 cases) and auricles (12 cases). Female predominance was shown in both EAC (60.9%, 14 cases) and auricular (75%, nine …
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The role of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography in the management of pancreatic trauma
… equivalent trauma centre was analysed. Methods: Patients who sustained pancreatic trauma and underwent ERP were identified. Patient demographics, mechanism of injury, time to presentation, diagnostic modalities, associated injuries, clinical management, endoscopic interventions and their timing, …
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Variation in Computerized Tomography Scan Utilization
… counties and to examine variation caused by patient and hospital characteristics. We used the 2007 HCUP-SID database provided data for the research. GIS graph was used to illustrate geographic variation on CT scan usage in New York State. Contingency tables were developed to evaluate to what …
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Gender Differences in Opioid Prescribing Patterns among Adults in the US
… Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS). Eligible patients were at least 18 years old on the date of the visit. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were used to identify factors associated with opioid prescribing.</p> <p>Rates of opioid prescribing increased for both men and women over the study …
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Analyzing factors affecting patient satisfaction using the Kano model
… advancements, rising costs, and shifts in patient demographics. Challenges associated with understanding patient needs impact the quality of care and life, safety, and satisfaction. The objective of this research was to develop a methodology to collect and analyze the needs associated with …
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An 8-year retrospective review of Pyogenic Liver Abscesses at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
… optimal outcomes. This study aims to describe patient variables, outcomes and the local microbiome to guide future empiric antibiotic protocols. Methods We performed a retrospective review of 121 patients with PLA from 2012 to 2020 at Groote Schuur Hospital. We analyzed patient demographics, …
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Total Talar replacements, short-medium term case series, South Africa, 2019
… result in predictably acceptable functional and patient satisfaction scores. Recently, the total talar replacement has gained popularity as a viable option. This study presents the clinical outcomes of the first case series of total talar replacements in South Africa. Methodology: A retrospective …
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What is the pattern requests for and usage of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) during transport of children younger than 13 years of age, in the Metropolitan area of the Western Cape, South Africa
… are described. Data described includes patient demographics, facility data, mode of ventilation during transport, and disease profiles. Results: A total of 325 cases were included in the study, of which 289 CPAP requests were made; 226 (78.2%) of these cases were CPAP. It was utilized …
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