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Predicting Healthcare Utilization by Patients Admitted for COPD Exacerbation [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Background: Healthcare utilization, especially length of hospital stay and ICU admission, for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) determine overall outcomes in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost burden. Predicting
Karthikeyan Ramaraju, Anupama Murthy Kaza, Nithilavalli Balasubramanian, Siddhuraj Chandrasekaran   +3 more
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Modifying the RAPT Score to Reflect Discharge Destination in Current Practice

Arthroplasty Today, 2021
Background: The Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT) is a validated 6-question survey designed to predict primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients’ discharge disposition.
Eric Cohen, MD, Daniel B.C. Reid, MD, MPH, Matthew Quinn, MD, Devin Walsh, MD, Jeremy Raducha, MD, Leigh Hubbard, RN, MHA, John Froehlich, MD   +6 more
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ASSIST: Refinement of a Benefits Navigator Intervention Among Low‐Income Pediatric Oncology Families

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Children with cancer living in poverty experience worse survival and quality of life. Interventions connecting low‐income families to benefits (e.g., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] improve health outcomes; yet nearly 50% of SNAP‐eligible pediatric oncology families are unenrolled.
Puja J. Umaretiya, Selena Murcia Mendez, Jennifer Kellett, Sarah Wright, Marisel Ponton, Robin T. Higashi, Rahela Aziz‐Bose, Colleen A. Kelly, Ayesha Zia, Joanne Wolfe, Sandi L. Pruitt, Kira Bona   +11 more
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Composite Length of Stay, An Outcome Measure of Postoperative and Readmission Length of Stays in Pancreatoduodenectomy

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2020
Postoperative length of stay (PLOS) and readmission rate are pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) outcome measures, which are reported individually but may be interrelated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how well a composite length of stay measure (CLOS) that included PLOS and readmission length of stay describes outcomes.
Gregory A. Williams, Jingxia Liu, William C. Chapman, William G. Hawkins, Ryan C. Fields, Dominic E. Sanford, Majella B. Doyle, Chet W. Hammill, Adeel S. Khan, Steven M. Strasberg   +9 more
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Different COVID-19 treatments’ impact on hospital length of stay

European Journal of Medical Research, 2023
Importance COVID-19 has adversely affected global healthcare infrastructure since 2019. Currently, there are no large-scale published reports on the efficacy of combination therapy of dexamethasone, remdesivir, and tocilizumab on COVID-19 patients ...
Satori Iwamoto, Bahaar Kaur Muhar, Hao Chen, Harrison Chu, Mason Johnstone, Ashwin Sidhu, Hillary Chu, Joseph Fischer, Gary Chu   +8 more
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Development and Implementation of a Disease‐Targeted Storybook as a Clinical Tool for Children With Acute Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Although significant progress has been made in childhood leukemia survival, healthcare providers, and caregivers often face challenges in explaining this disease to patients. Disease‐targeted storybooks have been proposed as a tool to facilitate the understanding of diagnoses and treatment.
Nutvipha Ummartyotin, Usanarat Anurathapan, Rawiwan Roongpraiwan, Potchanee Dandamrongrak, Siriporn Nakhonchai, Pawin Numthavaj, Vilawan Chirdkiatgumchai   +6 more
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The Effect of Complications on Length of Stay

Annals of Surgery, 1994
The authors determined the effect of complications on length of stay (LOS) in surgical patients.From 1987 to 1990, in the Professional General Surgical Unit of Royal Victoria Hospital, a retrospective survey was conducted on 5128 consecutively admitted patients with 396 different diagnosis; 228 different operations were examined.Patient LOS during a 3 ...
P, McAleese, W, Odling-Smee
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An enigma of hypothyroidism and hyponatremia coexistence: a nationwide population-based retrospective study

BMC Public Health, 2023
Introduction Hypothyroidism is a rare and possible cause of hyponatremia. However, the clinical epidemiology and risk of mortality (ROM) when they coexist still remain elusive.
Chun-Hao Chu, Wu-Chien Chien, Chiung-Chen Liu, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Ying-Chuan Chen, Feng-Chih Kuo, Hung-Hsiang Fang, Cheng-Yi Cheng, Yi-Xuan Ding, Chiung-Hsi Tien, Chien-Ming Lin   +10 more
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Clinical Characteristics and In-Hospital Outcomes in Dialysis Patients with Septic Arthritis

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: Septic arthritis is a medical emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. The incidence rate of septic arthritis among dialysis patients is higher than the general population, and dialysis patients with bacteremia ...
Hsin-Tzu Yeh, Shuh-Kuan Liau, Kuang-Yu Niu, Chien-Han Hsiao, Chung-Cheng Yeh, Jian-Xun Lu, Chip-Jin Ng, Chieh-Ching Yen   +7 more
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Animal‐Assisted Activities With Therapy Dogs in Pediatric Oncology: A Multicenter Survey of the Current Status, Implementation, and Challenges in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Animal‐assisted activities (AAAs) with therapy dogs have shown positive effects on patient well‐being and quality of life in various areas of medicine, including pediatric oncology. However, research on this topic is limited. The aim of this study is to present the current status of AAA in pediatric oncology in Germany, Austria, and
Jan‐Marius Wedig, Birgit Burkhardt, Christof M. Kramm, Kira Ostermann, Sarah C. Goretzki, Uta Dirksen, Nico Kurpiers, Michael M. Schündeln   +7 more
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