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Emerg Infect Dis ; 27(7): 1776-1782, 2021 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34152967

ABSTRACT

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) has greatly increased. We evaluated the risks for CDI transmission to community members after hospitalized patients are discharged. We conducted a systematic literature review in MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL plus EBSCO, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and gray literature during January 2000‒February 2019 and identified 4,798 citations were identified. We eliminated 4,554 citations through title and abstract screening; 217 additional citations did not meet full criteria. We reviewed texts for the 27 remaining articles qualitatively for internal/external validity. A few identified studies describing risks to community members lacked accurate risk measurement or preventative strategies. Primary data are needed to assess efficacy of and inform current expertise-driven CDI prevention practices. Raising awareness among providers and researchers, conducting clinical and health services research, linking up integrated monitoring and evaluation processes at hospitals and outpatient settings, and developing and integrating CDI surveillance systems are warranted.


Subject(s)
Clostridioides difficile , Clostridium Infections , Cross Infection , Transition to Adult Care , Clostridioides , Delivery of Health Care , Humans
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J Am Heart Assoc ; 8(21): e012932, 2019 11 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31642369

ABSTRACT

Background Existing data on predictors of late mortality and prevention of sudden cardiac death after atrial switch repair surgery for D-transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) are heterogeneous and limited by statistical power. Methods and Results We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 29 observational studies, comprising 5035 patients, that reported mortality after atrial switch repair with a minimum follow-up of 10 years. We also examined 4 additional studies comprising 105 patients who reported rates of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy in this population. Average survival dropped to 65% at 40 years after atrial switch repair, with sudden cardiac death accounting for 45% of all reported deaths. Mortality was significantly lower in cohorts that were more recent and operated on younger patients. Patient-level risk factors for late mortality were history of supraventricular tachycardia (odds ratio [OR] 3.8, 95% CI 1.4-10.7), Mustard procedure compared with Senning (OR 2.9, 95% CI 1.9-4.5) and complex D-TGA compared with simple D-TGA (OR 4.4, 95% CI 2.2-8.8). Significant risk factors for sudden cardiac death were history of supraventricular tachycardia (OR 4.7, 95% CI 2.2-9.8), Mustard procedure (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.1-4.1), and complex D-TGA (OR 5.7, 95% CI 1.8-18.0). Out of a total 124 implantable cardioverter-defibrillator discharges over 330 patient-years in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for primary prevention, only 8% were appropriate. Conclusions Patient-level risk of both mortality and sudden cardiac death after atrial switch repair are significantly increased by history of supraventricular tachycardia, Mustard procedure, and complex D-TGA. This knowledge may help refine current selection practices for primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation, given disproportionately high rates of inappropriate discharges.


Subject(s)
Arterial Switch Operation/mortality , Death, Sudden, Cardiac/epidemiology , Transposition of Great Vessels/surgery , Death, Sudden, Cardiac/prevention & control , Humans , Risk Factors , Severity of Illness Index , Tachycardia, Supraventricular/mortality , Time Factors
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J Med Libr Assoc ; 107(3): 314-322, 2019 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31258437

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The goal of this scoping review was to collect data on patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) programs and initiatives that have included the direct involvement of librarians and information professionals to determine how librarians are involved in PFCC and highlight opportunities for librarians to support PFCC programs. METHODS: Systematic literature searches were conducted in seven scholarly databases in the information, medical, and social sciences. Studies were included if they (1) described initiatives presented explicitly as PFCC programs and (2) involved an information professional or librarian in the PFCC initiative or program. Based on the definition of PFCC provided by the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care, the authors developed a custom code sheet to organize data elements into PFCC categories or initiatives and outcomes. Other extracted data elements included how the information professional became involved in the program and a narrative description of the initiatives or programs. RESULTS: All included studies (n=12) identified patient education or information-sharing as an integral component of their PFCC initiatives. Librarians were noted to contribute to shared decision-making through direct patient consultation, provision of health literacy education, and information delivery to both provider and patient with the goal of fostering collaborative communication. CONCLUSIONS: The synthesis of available evidence to date suggests that librarians and information professionals should focus on patient education and information-sharing to support both patients or caregivers and clinical staff. The burgeoning efforts in participatory care and inclusion of patients in the decision-making process pose a unique opportunity for librarians and information professionals to offer more personalized information services.


Subject(s)
Family Nursing/organization & administration , Intersectoral Collaboration , Librarians/psychology , Patient-Centered Care/organization & administration , Professional Role , Humans
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J Subst Abuse Treat ; 76: 88-93, 2017 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28190543

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The recent opioid epidemic has prompted renewed interest in opioid use disorder treatment, but there is little evidence regarding health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) outcomes in treatment programs. Measuring HRQoL represents an opportunity to consider outcomes of opioid use disorder treatment that are more patient-centered and more relevant to overall health than abstinence alone. We conducted a systematic literature review to explore the extent to which the collection of HRQoL by opioid treatment programs is documented in the treatment program literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We searched PubMed, Embase PsycINFO and Web of Science for papers published between 1965 and 2015 that reported HRQoL outcome measures from substance abuse treatment programs. RESULTS: Of the 3014 unduplicated articles initially identified for screening, 99 articles met criteria for further review. Of those articles, 7 were unavailable in English; therefore 92 articles were reviewed. Of these articles, 44 included any quality-of-life measure, 17 of which included validated HRQoL measures, and 10 supported derivation of quality-adjusted life year utility weights. The most frequently used validated measure was the Addiction Severity Index (ASI). Non-U.S. and more recent studies were more likely to include a measure of HRQoL. CONCLUSIONS: HRQoL measures are rarely used as outcomes in opioid treatment programs. The field should incorporate HRQoL measures as standard practice, especially measures that can be used to derive utility weights, such as the SF-12 or EQ-5D. These instruments provide policy makers with evidence on the impact of programs on patients' lives and with data to quantify the value of investing in opioid use disorder treatments.


Subject(s)
Opioid-Related Disorders/psychology , Opioid-Related Disorders/therapy , Quality of Life , Humans , Treatment Outcome
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J Med Libr Assoc ; 104(2): 159-64, 2016 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27076806

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The authors explored the feasibility and possible benefit of tablet-based educational materials for patients in clinic waiting areas. METHODS: We distributed eight tablets preloaded with diagnosis-relevant information in two clinic waiting areas. Patients were surveyed about satisfaction, usability, and effects on learning. Technical issues were resolved. RESULTS: Thirty-seven of forty patients completed the survey. On average, the patients were satisfied in all categories. CONCLUSIONS: Placing tablet-based educational materials in clinic waiting areas is relatively easy to implement. Patients using tablets reported satisfaction across three domains: usability, education, and satisfaction.


Subject(s)
Ambulatory Care Facilities/standards , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Patient Satisfaction , Patients/psychology , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Male
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