An evidence-based approach to drainage of the pleural cavity: evaluation of best practice.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study is to examine Electronic Health Record (EHR) adoption among Florida doctors who treat the elderly. This analysis contributes to the EHR adoption literature by determining if doctors who disproportionately treat the elderly differ from their counterparts with respect to the utilizati...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Yeager VA,Menachemi N,Brooks RG

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Development of chronic disease risk prediction models has become a growing area of research in recent years. The internal validity of such models is sometimes lower than estimated from the development sample. Overfitting or overoptimism of the developed model and/or differences between the samples are likely...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Mannan HR,McNeil JJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:What factors determine the use of an anaesthesia preparation room and shorten non-operative time? METHODS:A logistic regression is applied to 18 751 surgery records from AZ Sint-Jan Brugge AV, Belgium, where each operating room has its own anaesthesia preparation room. Surgeries, in whic...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Mulier JP,De Boeck L,Meulders M,Beliën J,Colpaert J,Sels A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Patients can play an important role in reducing health care harm. Finding strategies to encourage patients to take on an active role in issues related to the quality and safety of their care is therefore essential. The aim of this study was to examine patients' and health care professiona...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Davis RE,Pinto A,Sevdalis N,Vincent C,Massey R,Darzi A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The ADAPTE framework was established to enhance efficiency in guideline development and to facilitate adaptation of high-quality clinical practice guidelines for a local context. It offers guideline developers a systematic methodology for guideline adaptation; however, the feasibility and usability of the pro...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Chakraborty SP,Jones KM,Mazza D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:To describe the first phase of a global evaluation framework for the National Prescribing Service (NPS), with a focus on services for health professionals, and in particular highlight the lessons learnt from evaluation around the establishment and implementation of this national program. METHODS:The agreed e...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Beilby J,Wutzke SE,Bowman J,Mackson JM,Weekes LM

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES:Clinical studies show equivalent health outcomes from interventional procedures and treatment with medication only for stable angina patients. However, patients may be subject to overuse or access barriers for interventional procedures and may exhibit suboptimal adherence to medications....

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Savitz ST,Bailey SC,Dusetzina SB,Jones WS,Trogdon JG,Stearns SC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the growing concern for the safety, cost and adequacy of blood supply, there is an increasing need for appropriate blood product utilization. Despite a number of consensus guidelines for the transfusion of allogeneic blood products, inappropriate blood transfusion continues. We discuss the quality assurance proc...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Joshi GP,Landers DF

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine IMR trends and regional variations among 47 prefectures in Japan and to identify associated population-based factors. METHODS:We conducted an ecological study of infant mortality rate (IMR) by analyzing publicly available data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. Outcome me...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Mishina H,Hilton JF,Takayama JI

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS & OBJECTIVES:A variety of transition of care interventions has been evaluated to date to reduce readmissions. No studies evaluated effectiveness of clinical pharmacist's home-visits to recently discharged Medicare Advantage patients with the goal of preventing subsequent readmissions and urgent care use...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Shcherbakova N,Tereso G

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recently, some leaders of the evidence-based medicine (EBM) movement drew attention to the "unintended" negative consequences associated with EBM. The term 'cognitive biases plus' was introduced in part I to encompass cognitive biases, conflicts of interests, fallacies and certain behaviours. HYPOTHESIS:'...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Seshia SS,Makhinson M,Young GB

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES:The Australian National Heart Foundation Guidelines have been developed to guide clinicians on how to best manage chronic heart failure (CHF) patients according to the current best available evidence. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the proportion of patients prescribed evid...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Khalil V,Danninger M,Wang W,Khalil H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Mortality prediction models using logistic regression analysis play a pivotal role in intensive care quality evaluation, allowing a hospital's performance to be compared with a standard. However, when a difference between predicted and observed mortality exists, that is, the numerator of ...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Foltran F,Berchialla P,Giunta F,Malacarne P,Merletti F,Gregori D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:There is growing interest in validating tools aimed at supporting the clinical decision-making process and research. However, an increased bureaucratization of clinical practice and redundancies in the measures collected have been reported by clinicians. Redundancies in clinical assessments affect negatively ...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Palese A,Marini E,Guarnier A,Barelli P,Zambiasi P,Allegrini E,Bazoli L,Casson P,Marin M,Padovan M,Picogna M,Taddia P,Chiari P,Salmaso D,Marognolli O,Canzan F,Ambrosi E,Saiani L,Grassetti L

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Appropriate indications for colonoscopy (C) are essential for a rational use of resources. The aim of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of indication for C according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines and to evaluate whether appropriate us...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Suriani R,Rizzetto M,Mazzucco D,Grosso S,Gastaldi P,Marino M,Sanseverinati S,Venturini I,Borghi A,Zeneroli ML

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALES, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The increasing dispensing of statins has raised concern about the appropriateness of prescribing to various population groups. We aimed to (1) investigate incident and prevalent statin prescribing according to indication, gender and age and (2) relate prescribing patterns to evidence on ...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Wallach-Kildemoes H,Stovring H,Holme Hansen E,Howse K,Pétursson H

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical medicine, a balance needs to be struck between reductionism (the view that a system can be fully understood in terms of its isolated parts) and holistic complexity appreciation (the view that the whole may not be discernible from knowledge of its parts). Reductionism, which currently is associated with ren...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Welsby PD

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Following increased interest in having inter-professional (IP) health care teams engage patients in decision making, we developed a conceptual model for an IP approach to shared decision making (SDM) in primary care. We assessed the validity of the model with stakeholders in Canada. METH...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Légaré F,Stacey D,Gagnon S,Dunn S,Pluye P,Frosch D,Kryworuchko J,Elwyn G,Gagnon MP,Graham ID

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Medication non-adherence is a major contributor to poor outcomes following discharge from psychiatric hospitals. It is therefore imperative that staff are able to accurately assess the extent to which patients have engaged with treatment. This study presents data on a new observer rating instrument of patien...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Byrne MK,Deane FP,Willis A,Hawkins B,Quinn R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Group B streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection can be prevented by screening pregnant women for GBS colonization from the 34th to the 38th week of gestation, as has been recommended in France since 2001. We assessed guideline adherence among midwives and obstetricians. METHODS:From 2006 to 2008, new and mand...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Albouy-Llaty M,Nadeau C,Descombes E,Pierre F,Migeot V

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care purchasers are facing increasing pressure to make the best use of their limited resources and to purchase only those services known to be clinically effective. This paper describes one health authority's experience of promoting clinical effectiveness through clinical audit and clinical guidelines. It highl...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Auplish S

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Work on resilience in health and illness has been approached from a number of perspectives. These are the biological and psychosocial with a focus on the individual's responses to cope and adapt to changing circumstances wrought by changing physical health states. This we argue has a place but is far too narrow emphas...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Walker C,Peterson CL

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Quality of life (QoL) is an important consideration in the care of patients with chronic neuromuscular disorder (NMD). The current study sought to determine the factor structure of the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36 (SF-36) version 2 in patients with NMD to determine the appropriateness of using this in...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Banks P,Martin CR,Petty RK

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aims to support decision making on how best to redesign diabetes care by investigating three potential sources of heterogeneity in effectiveness across trials of diabetes care management. METHODS:Medline, CINAHL and PsycInfo were searched for systematic reviews and empirical studies focusing on: (1) ...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Elissen AM,Steuten LM,Lemmens LC,Drewes HW,Lemmens KM,Meeuwissen JA,Baan CA,Vrijhoef HJ

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Medical tradition considers a physical examination (PE) an essential part of the clinical encounter. In real medical practice, however, a full PE may not be necessary when the diagnosis is clear after anamnesis and general impression. We assessed the value of PEs in 500 diagnoses of upper respiratory infecti...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Kiderman A,Dratva D,Ever-Hadani P,Cohen R,Brezis M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Central Research and Development Committee is seeking to involve lay perspectives in the NHS R&D Programme. This paper describes some recent examples of lay involvement in each step of the research process from setting the agenda to making use of research findings. Innovative approaches have involved lay people in...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Oliver S

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The obvious gap between evidence and practice in health care is unfavourable for patient care and requires the promotion of a scientific attitude among health care professionals. The aim of the present study was to determine the utilization of knowledge of and interest in research and development among primar...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Morténius H,Marklund B,Palm L,Fridlund B,Baigi A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES:Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) endeavour to incorporate the best available research evidence together with the clinically informed opinions of leading experts in order to guide clinical practice when dealing with a given condition. There has been increased interest in CPGs that are ...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Middleton JC,Kalogeropoulos C,Middleton JA,Drapeau M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES: "Implementation science," the scientific study of methods translating research findings into practical, useful outcomes, is contested and complex, with unpredictable use of results from routine clinical practice and different levels of continuing assessment of implementable interventio...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Rapport F,Clay-Williams R,Churruca K,Shih P,Hogden A,Braithwaite J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several philosophers of medicine have attempted to answer the question "what is disease?" In current clinical practice, an umbrella term "chronic kidney disease" (CKD) encompasses a wide range of kidney health states from commonly prevalent subclinical, asymptomatic disease to rare end-stage renal disease requiring tr...

journal_title：Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

authors： Smart BTH,Stevens RJ,Verbakel JY

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00