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Epidemiological study of orthopedic injuries in hemodialysis patients in Taiwan: a fixed cohort survey, 2004–2008

open access: yesClinical Interventions in Aging, 2013
Nien-Tzu Chang,1,2,* Yi-Hui Lee,2,3 Jiin-Chyr Hsu,4 Chien-Lung Chan,5 Guey-Shiun Huang,2 Jenn-Huei Renn,1,6,* Nan-Ping Yang1,4,* 1Community Health Research Center and Institute of Public Health, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; 2Department ...
Chang NT   +6 more
doaj  

Persistent malnutrition in a remote Australian hospital—Insights from a 10‐year cross‐sectional study

open access: yesNutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To describe the burden of malnutrition in an at‐risk population and validate a screening tool. Methods A 10‐year cross‐sectional study was conducted in a remote hospital. Dietitians screened participants using the Malnutrition Screening Tool or the Adult Nutrition Tool.
Rachael Smalley   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of Surgical Prophylaxis Prescribing for Dentoalveolar Procedures in Australian Hospitals: 2016–2022

open access: yesAustralian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Antimicrobials are an adjunctive therapy in clinical dentistry. In dentoalveolar surgery, antimicrobials are not routinely required for surgical prophylaxis. This retrospective analysis of the Australian Surgical National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (Surgical NAPS) dataset aimed to evaluate the guideline compliance and ...
Jane Chen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using peri‐operative patient‐ and parent‐reported experience and outcome measures to identify paediatric postsurgical recovery trajectories: an observational cohort study

open access: yesAnaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Identifying postoperative pain trajectories and pre‐operative risk factors may support preventative measures and enhance pain management. We aimed to determine the feasibility of gathering peri‐operative data from families of children, describe their recovery trajectories and identify risk factors for high postsurgical pain ...
Samantha Pang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Women With Low Falls Are Less Likely To Be Admitted to a Specialist Trauma Unit: A Single Centre Observational Study of Older Adults

open access: yesANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Undertriage of women with trauma is associated with preventable deaths. This project was developed to determine whether older women with trauma were less likely to be admitted to a specialist trauma unit. Methods The study was undertaken at a specialist, level one trauma service and included all people aged 65 and older admitted ...
Katherine Gregorevic   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of nurses-led multidisciplinary-based psychological management in spinal surgery: a retrospective, propensity-score-matching comparative study

open access: yesBMC Nursing
Background Patients in spine surgery often have emotional disorders which is caused by multi-factors. Therefore, a multidisciplinary and multimodal intervention program is required to improve emotional disorders during the perioperative period.
Ying Liu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Economic Burden of Metabolic Syndrome in Elective Surgery: An Australian Cost‐of‐Illness Study

open access: yesANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is common in elective surgical populations and is associated with increased postoperative complications. The national economic burden of MetS‐attributable surgical morbidity in Australia has not been quantified.
Philip Norris   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early Mobilization in Post-Orthopedic Surgery Patients: A Scoping Review

open access: yesJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Putri Rhamelani,1 Naifa Zahra Mahdhiya,1 Istiani Yoviana,1 Jessica Jessica,1 Maria Komariah2 1Nursing Professional Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia; 2Department of Fundamental Nursing, Faculty of ...
Rhamelani P   +4 more
doaj  

Mobile Outreach: An Innovative Program for Older Orthopedic Patients in Care Facilities

open access: yesGeriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2019
Introduction: The worldwide incidence of fragility fractures is increasing and the greatest burden is borne by the oldest population. Mobile Outreach, an innovative orthopedic-based program providing on-site musculoskeletal care for individuals in ...
Julie A. Switzer MD   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Challenges to Infant Health Care in the Social Media Era: Misinformation and Medicalisation

open access: yesActa Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cry‐fuss problems, breastfeeding difficulties and sleep issues commonly prompt parents to seek help for their infants. Many families turn to social media, where they encounter diverse service providers, conflicting advice and health misinformation.
Lotta Immeli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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