How to Do a Root Cause Analysis of Diagnostic Error
... • The classic approaches to finding adverse events won’t work • Use 3 new approaches: – Ask the patients – Follow-up with patients recently discharged or recently seen in the ER – Ask the physicians – Identify a physician champion to receive reports – Use ‘trigger tools’ to identify cases at high ri ...
... • The classic approaches to finding adverse events won’t work • Use 3 new approaches: – Ask the patients – Follow-up with patients recently discharged or recently seen in the ER – Ask the physicians – Identify a physician champion to receive reports – Use ‘trigger tools’ to identify cases at high ri ...
ACCF/AHA/CDC Conference Report on Emerging Infectious
... The report recommends further research on the cardiovascular complications of vaccines to determine whether individuals at higher risk for adverse effects can be identified prospectively and whether alternative preventive and therapeutic interventions should be offered to these individuals. In additi ...
... The report recommends further research on the cardiovascular complications of vaccines to determine whether individuals at higher risk for adverse effects can be identified prospectively and whether alternative preventive and therapeutic interventions should be offered to these individuals. In additi ...
Baseline data in clinical trials
... Use of statistical tests to compare the balance and/or values of baseline characteristics between the study groups and the presentation of P values are not uncommon. However, many authors assert that this is inappropriate.3,5,8-10 If randomisation has been performed correctly, chance is the only exp ...
... Use of statistical tests to compare the balance and/or values of baseline characteristics between the study groups and the presentation of P values are not uncommon. However, many authors assert that this is inappropriate.3,5,8-10 If randomisation has been performed correctly, chance is the only exp ...
Research I Mini-Monoaraph Aging and the Environment: A Research Framework
... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing a research agenda on the environment and older adults. The U.S. EPA proposes to apply an environmental public health paradigm to better understand the relationships between external pollution sources -^ human exposures -^ internal dose —> early bio ...
... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing a research agenda on the environment and older adults. The U.S. EPA proposes to apply an environmental public health paradigm to better understand the relationships between external pollution sources -^ human exposures -^ internal dose —> early bio ...
Efficient and Cost-Effective Monitoring for Observational
... the early identification of possible safety-related events. Many observational studies are conducted to monitor the long-term occurrence of serious adverse events (SAEs) in the real world of standard These changing patterns have focused attention on the need clinical practice. However, despite the e ...
... the early identification of possible safety-related events. Many observational studies are conducted to monitor the long-term occurrence of serious adverse events (SAEs) in the real world of standard These changing patterns have focused attention on the need clinical practice. However, despite the e ...
a prospective cohort study. Clinical Microbiology and Infection
... ABR-Scan Science Week 21-23 Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control This ABR-Scan Science is compiled by the Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control at the Public Health Agency of Sweden. It includes a summary of links to recent articles from a selection of 17 scientific journals that we find ...
... ABR-Scan Science Week 21-23 Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control This ABR-Scan Science is compiled by the Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control at the Public Health Agency of Sweden. It includes a summary of links to recent articles from a selection of 17 scientific journals that we find ...
A cluster-randomized controlled knowledge translation feasibility
... hypothesize that while the evidence and context components of this framework are satisfied, that uptake into practice has been insufficient because of a lack of facilitation. This protocol describes the rationale and methods of a feasibility study to test a facilitated pharmacy practice intervention ...
... hypothesize that while the evidence and context components of this framework are satisfied, that uptake into practice has been insufficient because of a lack of facilitation. This protocol describes the rationale and methods of a feasibility study to test a facilitated pharmacy practice intervention ...
Dealing with Epidemics and Infectious Disease
... In the early twentieth century, The Rockefeller Foundation made great strides in the identification, treatment, and prevention of Hookworm both in the United States and abroad. On October 26, 1909, John D. Rockefeller Sr. provided a monetary gift of $1,000,000. for the establishment of the Rockefell ...
... In the early twentieth century, The Rockefeller Foundation made great strides in the identification, treatment, and prevention of Hookworm both in the United States and abroad. On October 26, 1909, John D. Rockefeller Sr. provided a monetary gift of $1,000,000. for the establishment of the Rockefell ...
EBOLA AND EIDs OF THE 20th CENTURY
... EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE 21st CENTURY Goals -- to understand: 1. History and the NAS/NIM definition of an emerging infectious disease. 2. Major EIDs of the early 21st Century. 3. Why have EIDs emerged? 4. Preparing for EIDs at the global, national, state and local levels. 5. Ebola: histo ...
... EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE 21st CENTURY Goals -- to understand: 1. History and the NAS/NIM definition of an emerging infectious disease. 2. Major EIDs of the early 21st Century. 3. Why have EIDs emerged? 4. Preparing for EIDs at the global, national, state and local levels. 5. Ebola: histo ...
Retrospective Chart Review Studies
... reducing pass-through site costs and timelines, and ensuring that all variables of interest will be available at most sites. Prior to launch, principal investigators have the opportunity to review the CRF, and this feedback can be incorporated and managed proactively. UBC has not experienced a situa ...
... reducing pass-through site costs and timelines, and ensuring that all variables of interest will be available at most sites. Prior to launch, principal investigators have the opportunity to review the CRF, and this feedback can be incorporated and managed proactively. UBC has not experienced a situa ...
Guidelines for Adult Diabetes Management/Diabetes Mellitus Flow Sheet
... Statin therapy should be added to lifestyle therapy, regardless of baseline lipid levels for DM pts. with overt CVD, and for those without CVD who are >40 years and have one or more other CVD risk factors. (S30) ...
... Statin therapy should be added to lifestyle therapy, regardless of baseline lipid levels for DM pts. with overt CVD, and for those without CVD who are >40 years and have one or more other CVD risk factors. (S30) ...
p. S11 - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery Resident
... 2) estrogen replacement therapy (protective) 3) vitamin E (protective), anti-inflammatory drugs (protective) 4) limited education 5) depression 6) head trauma 7) history of thyroid disease. N.B. at present, aluminum exposure is not thought to be major risk factor for AD! ...
... 2) estrogen replacement therapy (protective) 3) vitamin E (protective), anti-inflammatory drugs (protective) 4) limited education 5) depression 6) head trauma 7) history of thyroid disease. N.B. at present, aluminum exposure is not thought to be major risk factor for AD! ...
Kawasaki disease
... back to at least the 19th century, but, thus far, cases of IPN have not been discovered in Japan before World War II. Perhaps the factors responsible for KD were introduced into Japan after the World War II and then reemerged in a more virulent form that subsequently spread through the industrialize ...
... back to at least the 19th century, but, thus far, cases of IPN have not been discovered in Japan before World War II. Perhaps the factors responsible for KD were introduced into Japan after the World War II and then reemerged in a more virulent form that subsequently spread through the industrialize ...
ADF Health
... recombinant treponemal proteins. It has become widely used as a screening test. Once they are positive, treponemal tests generally remain positive for life. Rapid tests are in development. Fingerprick blood is usually appropriate. These tests use an immunochromatographic method and are designed to b ...
... recombinant treponemal proteins. It has become widely used as a screening test. Once they are positive, treponemal tests generally remain positive for life. Rapid tests are in development. Fingerprick blood is usually appropriate. These tests use an immunochromatographic method and are designed to b ...
3 Review of key areas for monitoring chronic kidney disease
... The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of the level of kidney function used to clinically diagnose CKD. Although GFR cannot be measured directly (National Kidney Foundation of America 2002) there are a number of methods which can estimate GFR. The agreed best method for measuring GFR is k ...
... The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of the level of kidney function used to clinically diagnose CKD. Although GFR cannot be measured directly (National Kidney Foundation of America 2002) there are a number of methods which can estimate GFR. The agreed best method for measuring GFR is k ...
Patients in RCTs vs. Real-World Studies
... “Please consult product labels and inserts for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, precautions, and directions for use.” ...
... “Please consult product labels and inserts for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, precautions, and directions for use.” ...
Varicella Zoster Protocol Reviewed and Revised May 2016
... second dose) of vaccinated persons will develop a varicella-like rash not localized to the injection site.1 These HCWs should be excluded from work with high-risk patients (i.e., children, newborns, obstetrical patients, transplant patients, oncology patients) until lesions are dry and crusted, unle ...
... second dose) of vaccinated persons will develop a varicella-like rash not localized to the injection site.1 These HCWs should be excluded from work with high-risk patients (i.e., children, newborns, obstetrical patients, transplant patients, oncology patients) until lesions are dry and crusted, unle ...
Guidelines on chronic kidney disease
... proteinuria and avoid the use of metformin when eGFR < 60ml/min. Conclusions Automated searching of general practice computer records can provide a reliable and valid way of identifying people with CKD who could benefit from interventions readily available in primary care.23 However, poor physician ...
... proteinuria and avoid the use of metformin when eGFR < 60ml/min. Conclusions Automated searching of general practice computer records can provide a reliable and valid way of identifying people with CKD who could benefit from interventions readily available in primary care.23 However, poor physician ...
Document
... modification, task simplification, appropriate activities, etc. – Referral to social service agencies or support organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association’s MedicAlert + Safe Return program for patients who may wander. ...
... modification, task simplification, appropriate activities, etc. – Referral to social service agencies or support organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association’s MedicAlert + Safe Return program for patients who may wander. ...
July - Neonatology Today
... Widespread use of sonographic obstetrical screening, in combination with improved acquisition and interpretation of fetal echocardiograms, now allows us to diagnose many cardiac anomalies by midgestation, and also to observe their prenatal progression. Not unexpectedly, the capacity for early diagno ...
... Widespread use of sonographic obstetrical screening, in combination with improved acquisition and interpretation of fetal echocardiograms, now allows us to diagnose many cardiac anomalies by midgestation, and also to observe their prenatal progression. Not unexpectedly, the capacity for early diagno ...
approved full IRB
... her graduate students, hospitals and rehabilitaion facilities in the Greater Kansas City area). The PI already has contact with males and females with aphasia across a variety of ages (50's to 80s). The PI does not have contact with a racially or ethnically diverse population of persons with aphasia ...
... her graduate students, hospitals and rehabilitaion facilities in the Greater Kansas City area). The PI already has contact with males and females with aphasia across a variety of ages (50's to 80s). The PI does not have contact with a racially or ethnically diverse population of persons with aphasia ...
evidence based medicine
... It is a change in the way physicians practice medicine, teach and learn, and handle research. Clinical practice: Based on the best current evidence (not necessarily on how it’s always been done) Patient Care: Compassionate, patient-oriented ...
... It is a change in the way physicians practice medicine, teach and learn, and handle research. Clinical practice: Based on the best current evidence (not necessarily on how it’s always been done) Patient Care: Compassionate, patient-oriented ...
TST - Global Tuberculosis Institute
... Interviewing the Index Case • Interviewing the index case for contacts should be done on more than one occasion – On the initial visit – On subsequent visits until you are satisfied all the contacts have been identified – A visit to the site of exposure will help provide important information regar ...
... Interviewing the Index Case • Interviewing the index case for contacts should be done on more than one occasion – On the initial visit – On subsequent visits until you are satisfied all the contacts have been identified – A visit to the site of exposure will help provide important information regar ...
End-Stage Liver Disease
... Often dietary therapy is the single most important method of modifying the course of end-stage liver disease. The objective of dietary therapy for patients with impaired liver function is to provide optional nutrition while decreasing the workload of the liver. Foods that decrease the liver’s worklo ...
... Often dietary therapy is the single most important method of modifying the course of end-stage liver disease. The objective of dietary therapy for patients with impaired liver function is to provide optional nutrition while decreasing the workload of the liver. Foods that decrease the liver’s worklo ...
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare. Epidemiologists help with study design, collection, and statistical analysis of data, and interpretation and dissemination of results (including peer review and occasional systematic review). Epidemiology has helped develop methodology used in clinical research, public health studies, and, to a lesser extent, basic research in the biological sciences.Major areas of epidemiological study include disease etiology, transmission, outbreak investigation, disease surveillance and screening, biomonitoring, and comparisons of treatment effects such as in clinical trials. Epidemiologists rely on other scientific disciplines like biology to better understand disease processes, statistics to make efficient use of the data and draw appropriate conclusions, social sciences to understand proximate and distal causes better, and engineering for exposure assessment.