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Clinical Features and Outcomes of Chronic Otitis Media Complications: A 20‐Year Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Hospital

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Chronic otitis media (COM) is a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. Although complications have decreased with modern antibiotics, they still cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study analyzed the clinical features, bacteriological profiles, and treatment outcomes of COM complications at a ...
Viraporn Atchariyasathian   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Keeping the Commitment: A Progress Report on Four Early Leaders in Patient Safety Improvement [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Examines four healthcare systems' expansion of patient safety interventions over five years through the development of practical training methods, effective tools for minimizing errors, an emphasis on goal setting and accountability, and other ...
Douglas McCarthy, Sarah Klein
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Adaptation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol for Elective Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeries for Tertiary Hospitals in Ethiopia: A Modified Delphi Study

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
This adapted protocol consisting of 27 recommendations represents a critical step toward implementing standardized resource‐appropriate ERAS pathways for GI and HPB surgeries in Ethiopia. ABSTRACT Background Patients in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) lack access to safe and affordable surgical and anesthetic care.
Wongel Tena Shale   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Scoping Review of Implementation Strategies, Clinical Outcomes, and Health System Impact

open access: yesWorld Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs are increasingly recognized as effective pathways to improve perioperative outcomes, yet their implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean remains poorly mapped. Understanding current strategies, clinical results, and economic implications is essential to identify regional gaps and guide ...
Lucas Ferreira Gomes Pereira   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expected Practice as a Novel Antibiotic Stewardship Intervention. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
"Expected practice" is a recently described method to alter clinical behavior. We implemented an expected practice around short-course antibiotic therapy, which was associated with decreased antibiotic utilization for multiple bacterial infections. Thus,
Masuda, Eriko   +3 more
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Reproductive Challenges of the Ageing Female: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

open access: yesBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Changes in societal norms over the last few decades have resulted in novel family planning trends, notably delayed childbearing and increased maternal age at the birth of the first child. Despite advances in reproductive medicine, ageing poses significant challenges.
Sofia Bitzika   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Committed to Safety: Ten Case Studies on Reducing Harm to Patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Presents case studies of healthcare organizations, clinical teams, and learning collaborations to illustrate successful innovations for improving patient safety nationwide.
David Blumenthal, Douglas McCarthy
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