Which actionable statements qualify as good practice statements In Covid-19 guidelines? A systematic appraisal
Conclusions
Statements that qualify as GPS are common in COVID-19 guidelines but are characterised by unclear designation and development processes, and methodological weaknesses. (Source: Evidence-Based Medicine)
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - November 22, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dewidar, O., Lotfi, T., Langendam, M., Parmelli, E., Saz Parkinson, Z., Solo, K., Chu, D. K., Mathew, J. L., Akl, E. A., Brignardello-Petersen, R., Mustafa, R. A., Moja, L., Iorio, A., Chi, Y., Canelo-Aybar, C., Kredo, T., Karpusheff, J., Turgeon, A. F., Tags: Open access, General Medicine, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research
Patient and Physician Factors Associated with First Diagnosis of Non-affective Psychotic Disorder in Primary Care
AbstractPrimary care physicians play a central role in pathways to care for first-episode psychosis, and their increased involvement in early detection could improve service-related outcomes. The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of psychosis first diagnosed in primary care, and identify associated patient and physician factors. We used linked health administrative data to construct a retrospective cohort of people aged 14 –35 years with a first diagnosis of non-affective psychosis in Ontario, Canada between 2005–2015. We restricted the sample to patients with help-seeking contacts for mental health rea...
Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research - November 20, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
A Rectal Cancer Surgical Decision Aid Is Not Enough: A Qualitative Study
CONCLUSION:
Rectal cancer survivors, their caregivers, and colorectal surgeons wanted an educational support tool that would address substantial educational needs through the continuum of disease rather than a surgical decision aid focusing on a discrete surgical choice only. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/C20.
UNA AYUDA PARA LA DECISIÓN QUIRÚRGICA DEL CÁNCER DE RECTO NO ES SUFICIENTE: UN ESTUDIO CUALITATIVO
ANTECEDENTES:
Los pacientes con cáncer de recto a menudo enfrentan decisiones de tratamiento quirúrgico complejas, pero hay pocas herramientas disponibles para ayudar en la toma de de...
Source: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - November 17, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Contributions: Colorectal Cancer Source Type: research
Partial meal replacement for people with type 2 diabetes: 2-year outcomes from an Australian general practice
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with T2DM who were able to follow a partial meal replacement plan for 3months with advice from a general practitioner achieved significant weight loss over 24months. A multicentre randomised controlled trial to confirm these findings is required as this could significantly change the management of T2DM in primary care.PMID:36318919 | DOI:10.1071/PY22180 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - November 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Chee L Khoo Ritesh Chimoriya David Simmons Milan K Piya Source Type: research
Is medical dissolution treatment for uric acid stones more cost-effective than surgical treatment? A novel, solo practice retrospective cost-analysis of medical vs. surgical therapy
CONCLUSIONS: Successful MDT is highly cost-effective. Incomplete response to dissolution can stem from several reasons and contributes to higher costs and likely decreased quality of life.PMID:36121885 | DOI:10.5489/cuaj.7833 (Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal)
Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal - September 19, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amihay Nevo Mitchell R Humphreys Michael Callegari Mira Keddis Jonathan P Moore Saif Salih Karen L Stern Source Type: research
Is medical dissolution treatment for uric acid stones more cost-effective than surgical treatment? A novel, solo practice retrospective cost-analysis of medical vs. surgical therapy
CONCLUSIONS: Successful MDT is highly cost-effective. Incomplete response to dissolution can stem from several reasons and contributes to higher costs and likely decreased quality of life.PMID:36121885 | DOI:10.5489/cuaj.7833 (Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal)
Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal - September 19, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amihay Nevo Mitchell R Humphreys Michael Callegari Mira Keddis Jonathan P Moore Saif Salih Karen L Stern Source Type: research
Is medical dissolution treatment for uric acid stones more cost-effective than surgical treatment? A novel, solo practice retrospective cost-analysis of medical vs. surgical therapy
CONCLUSIONS: Successful MDT is highly cost-effective. Incomplete response to dissolution can stem from several reasons and contributes to higher costs and likely decreased quality of life.PMID:36121885 | DOI:10.5489/cuaj.7833 (Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal)
Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal - September 19, 2022 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amihay Nevo Mitchell R Humphreys Michael Callegari Mira Keddis Jonathan P Moore Saif Salih Karen L Stern Source Type: research
