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Safety of Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti‐inflammatory Drugs in Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Data From a Large Administrative Claims Cohort

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The concern that nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may precipitate flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has limited their use in managing musculoskeletal symptoms in those with IBD, but safety data are mixed. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with IBD aged at least 18 years from Optum's deidentified ...
Adam S. Mayer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient experiences of opposite gender nurse–patient interactions at public health facilities in Namibia

open access: yesCurationis
Background: The imbalance in nurse-to-patient ratio and shortage of nurses is the main drive for care provision by a nurse of the opposite gender. On the other hand, while nurses must recognise and respect the role of patients as partners, the nurse ...
Nestor Tomas, Secilia Kayangura
doaj   +1 more source

Otosclerosis surgery: Assessment of patient comfort

open access: yesEuropean Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, 2020
To evaluate operative comfort and stress in patients undergoing stapedotomy for otosclerosis under local versus general anesthesia.Consecutive otosclerosis patients managed over a 9-month period responded to 3 validated questionnaires to assess peri- and post-operative comfort: Glasgow Benefit Inventory, Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale and the ...
C-E, Rouf   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Real‐World Trends in Prenatal Antirheumatic Drug Utilization in Ontario, Canada: A Cross‐Sectional Time‐Series Analysis

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to describe real‐world trends in preconception and prenatal use of antirheumatic drugs among pregnant individuals with rheumatic diseases in Ontario, Canada. Methods We conducted a time‐series analysis using repeated cross‐sectional data to examine annual patterns of disease‐modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) use among ...
Shenthuraan Tharmarajah   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Prospective Observational Study Using Abdominal Ultrasound to Compare Gastric Cross-sectional Area in Patients Fasting Overnight versus Patients Taking Carbohydrate Drinks 2 h before Onco-surgery Under General Anaesthesia

open access: yesJournal of Onco-Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Background and Aims: Perioperative aspiration is a serious complication influenced by the volume and nature of gastric contents. Point-of-care ultrasound enables assessment of gastric volume (GV) and content to predict aspiration risk.
Alen Basil Skaria   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Patient Experience, Opioid Use, and Healthcare Utilization in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Mixed Methods Trial

open access: yes
Non-pharmacological techniques designed to reduce anxiety, pain, and healthcare utilization have shown effectiveness in pediatric and non-surgical adult populations; however, their application has not been widely evaluated among adult surgical patients ...
Garvey, Nickole L.   +26 more
core   +1 more source

Comfort and patient-centred care without excessive sedation:the eCASH concept [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
We propose an integrated and adaptable approach to improve patient care and clinical outcomes through analgesia and light sedation, initiated early during an episode of critical illness and as a priority of care.
Shehabi, Yahya   +38 more
core   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence–Based Online Symptom Assessment Tools for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis: Patient Perspectives

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this article is to identify perceptions of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) regarding artificial intelligence (AI)–based online symptom assessment tools, and the potential of these tools to address diagnostic barriers.
Olivia A. Stein   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient comfort level prediction during transport using artificial neural network

open access: yes, 2019
Since patient comfort during transport is a matter of paramount importance, this paper aims to determine the possibilities of applying neural networks for its prediction and monitoring.
Peulić, Aleksandar   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Comparison of Pain Perception between the Antecubital Fossa (ACF) and the Dorsum of the Hand (DOH) During Peripheral Venous Cannulation in Adult Surgical Patients: A Descriptive Observational Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Pain
Background : Peripheral venous cannulation is one of the most frequently performed invasive procedures in hospital settings and is often associated with pain, discomfort, and anxiety.
Uresha Indeewari   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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