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Adherence to Referral Criteria for Burn Patients; a Systematic Review

Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2022
Introduction: Burn injuries are under-appreciated trauma, associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. It is necessary to refer patients in need of specialized care to more specialized centers for treatment and rehabilitation of burn injuries ...
Ali Bazzi, Mohammad Javad Ghazanfari, Masoumeh Norouzi, Mohammadreza Mobayen, Fateme Jafaraghaee, Amir Emami Zeydi, Joseph Osuji, Samad Karkhah   +7 more
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Evaluation of inadequately staged ovarian cancer patients referred to gynaecologic oncology center [PDF]

New Indian Journal of OBGYN
Objectives: To analyse the factors associated with lack of comprehensive surgical staging (CSS) for early stage ovarian cancers performed at non-oncological centers. Materials and methods: A total of 50 patients with histologically proven ovarian cancer,
Faraz Sarvar Vali , Pariseema Dave , Bijal M Patel , Shilpa M Patel , Chetna D Parekh , Anshul T Bansal   +5 more
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Metabolic comorbidities and medical institution utilization among breast cancer survivors: a national population-based study [PDF]

The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine, 2020
Background/Aims We investigated metabolic comorbidity status and patterns of medical institution utilization among breast cancer survivors using medical claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). Methods Using claims data
Jaesung Heo, Mison Chun, Young-Taek Oh, O Kyu Noh, Logyoung Kim   +4 more
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Consultation-liaison psychiatry services in Pakistan: bridging gaps and revealing new opportunities

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Objective: To determine the demographic, clinical and service-related characteristics of psychiatric referrals received by a consultation-liaison service in a multidisciplinary setting.
Aisha Noorullah, Ifrah Hambal, Zoha Ishtiaq, Mohammad Zaman, Shahina Pirani, Murad Moosa Khan   +5 more
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Using keywords to predict the need for an audiogram: an analysis of referral letters using logistic regression

Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics, 2010
Background Otolaryngology clinics are often booked without considering the distribution of work for doctors and audiologists. This causes inefficiencies of time and human resources.
Venkat Reddy, Tarig Abdelrahman, Andrew Lau, Kel Anyanwu, David Whinney   +4 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unweighted Kappa statistic for consultation, transport, admission and referral to hospital (n = 105).

, 2013
Unweighted Kappa statistic for consultation, transport, admission and referral to hospital (n = 105).
Prem Mony (72125), Prabhat Jha (34931), Shaun K. Morris (131013), Rajesh Kumar (72124), Raju Jotkar (174932), Diego G. Bassani (174926), Ann L. Montgomery (174918)   +6 more
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What do physicians want?: an examination of physician's use of psychological consultation and referral [PDF]

, 1985
Psychology has shown increased involvement in the health care system yet suffers from a lack of knowledge regarding the nature and workings of this system and, conversely, the health care system lacks knowledge about the nature and workings of psychology.
Kalb, Elizabeth
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the benefits and limitations of mixing virtual and face-to-face consultations to outpatient palliative care services; a mixed-methods study

BMC Palliative Care
Background The Covid-19 pandemic led to a rapid increase in the use of virtual consultations across healthcare. Post-pandemic, this use is expected to continue alongside the resumption of traditional face-to-face clinics.
Caradoc Morris, David Waterman, Lesley Anne Henson   +2 more
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