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7441. GRADING THE STRENGTH OF A BODY OF EVIDENCE (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2013 - Individual Study- Level Risk of Bias Assessments 2. … Combining evidence from studies with a high risk of bias and those with less risk can be problematic … of bias versus high risk of bias. … Selection in reported epidemiological risks: an empirical assessment. … Framework for examining risk of reporting bias Abbreviations: N = number; RRB = risk of reporting

7442. It's Sarah, Not Stephen! | PSNet
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      January 01, 2015 - Moreover, transgender individuals often do not disclose their gender identity because of stigma and risk … harassed, 3% reported being attacked or assaulted, and 15% reported being asked to leave.( 12 ) Health risks … Transgender communities in the US are among the groups at highest risk for human immunodeficiency virus … .( 13,17-19 ) These findings are worrisome because non-prescribed hormone users may be at increased risk … Overlooked, misunderstood and at-risk: exploring the lives and HIV risk of ethnic minority male-to-female

7443. Dangerous Dialysis | PSNet
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      June 12, 2024 - elderly patients have impaired ambulation and/or poor functional status, and thus there is a higher risk … setting the standards for dialysis unit water.( 8 ) Reuse standards include protocols to reduce the risk … economic, and some would argue that the best practice is to abandon reuse entirely.( 9 ) Considering the risks … of neuropsychiatric medications, and avoiding hypotension in dialysis patients may all reduce fall risk … October 10, 2018 New graduate registered nurses: Risk mitigation strategies to ensure

7444. The physiology of failure: identifying risk factors for mortality in emergency general surgery patients using a regional health system integrated electronic medical record. | PSNet
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      March 23, 2022 - Study The physiology of failure: identifying risk factors for mortality in emergency … The physiology of failure: identifying risk factors for mortality in emergency general surgery patients … Emergency surgery carries an increased risk of death compared to elective surgery. … This study used a regional electronic health record (EHR) to examine clinical risk factors associated … Risk factors for both inpatient and 1-year mortality included older age, underweight, neutropenia, and

7445. Receipt of antibiotics in hospitalized patients and risk for Clostridium difficile infection in subsequent patients who occupy the same bed. | PSNet
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      September 29, 2017 - Study Receipt of antibiotics in hospitalized patients and risk for Clostridium difficile … Receipt of Antibiotics in Hospitalized Patients and Risk for Clostridium difficile Infection in Subsequent … hospitalized patient receives antibiotics, the next patient who occupies the same hospital bed is at risk … Receipt of Antibiotics in Hospitalized Patients and Risk for Clostridium difficile Infection in Subsequent … January 9, 2011 Risk of wrong-patient orders among multiple vs singleton births in the

7446. Use of standard risk screening and assessment forms to prevent harm to older people in Australian hospitals: a mixed methods study. | PSNet
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      May 11, 2022 - Study Use of standard risk screening and assessment forms to prevent harm to older … Use of standard risk screening and assessment forms to prevent harm to older people in Australian hospitals … Standardized screening tools are frequently used to assess risk among hospitalized older patients to … methods study of 11 health services across Victoria, Australia, found that skin integrity and fall risk … July 19, 2023 Healthcare personnel's working conditions in relation to risk behaviours

7447. Electronic surveillance and pharmacist intervention for vulnerable older inpatients on high-risk medication regimens. | PSNet
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      March 21, 2017 - Electronic surveillance and pharmacist intervention for vulnerable older inpatients on high-risk … Electronic surveillance and pharmacist intervention for vulnerable older inpatients on high-risk medication … The dashboard flagged approximately one-fourth of patients as being at increased risk for medication–related … Electronic surveillance and pharmacist intervention for vulnerable older inpatients on high-risk medication … December 16, 2020 Reducing high-risk medication use through pharmacist-led interventions

7448. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2023 - with the Electronic Health Record Description This study will integrate a previously piloted risk … support for both patients and clinicians to improve quality of care for women who are at increased risk … discussion with at-risk patients on whether lung cancer screening is right for them. … Improving Teen Care With Health IT Description This research assessed the use of a multi-risk … increased rate of clinician counseling for endorsed behaviors, but no significant change in reported risk

7449. A machine learning-based clinical predictive tool to identify patients at high risk of medication errors. | PSNet
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      March 29, 2012 - A machine learning-based clinical predictive tool to identify patients at high risk … A machine learning-based clinical predictive tool to identify patients at high risk of medication errors … Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation is resource intensive; targeting patients most at risk for … In this study, a machine learning (ML) tool was developed to identify hospitalized patients at risk of … February 9, 2022 Medication errors at hospital admission and discharge: risk factors

7450. Using Health Information Technology to Improve Delivery of HPV Vaccine - Final Report (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2015 - Finally, we used relative risk regression, using log-binomial models, to examine parent factors independently … Sociodemographic factors associated with high-risk human papillomavirus infection. … Risk factors for pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix. Eur.J Cancer Prev. 2000;9(1):5-14. 13. … Condom use and the risk of genital human papillomavirus infection in young women. … Genital human papillomavirus infection: incidence and risk factors in a cohort of female university

7451. Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding | PSNet
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      November 26, 2014 - Case Objectives Describe risk factors for poor outcome in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding … Risk stratification and the use of risk scores may help to identify patients at risk for severe bleeding … Risk factors and outcome of acute severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Crohn's disease. … A risk score to predict need for treatment for upper-gastrointestinal haemorrhage. … Risk assessment after acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Gut. 1996;38:316-321.

7452. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Generally, a score of 18 or less indicates at-risk status. … factors and 1-3 for the last risk factor. … Generally, a score of 14 or less indicates at-risk status. … Use: Individualize the care plan to address the needs of at-risk patients. … PRESSURE ULCER RISK ASSESSMENT CASE STUDY Mr.

7453. Evidence Summary: Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: Screening and Preventive Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      November 07, 2023 - ), and decreased likelihood of experiencing at least 1 new decayed or filled tooth (26.1% vs 49.7%; relative … risk, 0.52 [95% CI, 0.40-0.70]). … of study withdrawal (19 trials; n = 8695; relative risk, 1.03 [95% CI, 0.89-1.19]). … Studies of fluorosis risk have focused on younger children, who are at increased risk due to being at … filled teeth; KQ, key question; NA, not applicable; OR, odds ratio; RCT, randomized clinical trial; RR, relative

7454. Safety Risk of Air Embolus Associated with Central Venous Catheters Used for Haemodialysis Treatment. | PSNet
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      April 05, 2023 - Book/Report Safety Risk of Air Embolus Associated with Central Venous Catheters Used … Citation Text: Safety Risk of Air Embolus Associated with Central Venous Catheters Used for Haemodialysis … Patients receiving hemodialysis are at risk of complications, including air embolus. … education on how to handle uncertainty in clinical settings and amending dialysis guidelines to include risk … April 1, 2019 Investigation into Management of Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients

7455. Medication errors. | PSNet
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      August 21, 2018 - Int J Risk Safety Med. 2006;18(3):181-186. … Int J Risk Safety Med. 2006;18(3):181-186. View more articles from the same authors. … Int J Risk Safety Med. 2006;18(3):181-186. … June 29, 2022 Expanding frontiers of risk management: care safety in nursing home during … May 6, 2009 View More See More About The Topic Risk Managers Quality

7456. A Clinical Decision Support Tool for Preventing Falls | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2023 - Fall prevention is possible, but older adults who are at the highest risk of falling need to receive … Despite recognizing the need, PCPs do not routinely ask older patients about falls and associated risk … clinical practice, and patients are able to actively participate in their healthcare to minimize the risk … Findings into Diverse Primary Care Practices (ASPIRE)—supports PCPs in identifying older adults at risk … clinicians and allows them to collaborate with the patient on getting a better assessment of their risk

7457. "Sorry" is never enough: how state apology laws fail to reduce medical malpractice liability risk. | PSNet
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      January 07, 2022 - "Sorry" is never enough: how state apology laws fail to reduce medical malpractice liability risk … "Sorry” Is Never Enough: How State Apology Laws Fail to Reduce Medical Malpractice Liability Risk. … They found that for physicians in nonsurgical fields, apology laws increased the risk of experiencing … "Sorry” Is Never Enough: How State Apology Laws Fail to Reduce Medical Malpractice Liability Risk. … February 6, 2013 View More See More About The Topic Physicians Risk

7458. Hard to Swallow | PSNet
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      April 26, 2023 - In: Carroll R, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM), eds. … Risk management handbook for health care organizations. 4th ed. … Development of a risk management program. … In: Carroll R, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM), eds. … Risk management handbook for health care organizations. 4th ed.

7459. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 01, 2017 - Identify key risk factors for the development of contrast-induced kidney injury. … for identification of a potentially life-threatening condition must always take precedence over the risk … Thus, providers should understand the etiology of and risk factors for CIAKI and harness evidence-based … Recent information suggests that the literature has overestimated the risk of developing CIAKI after … Despite the presence of new onset AKI and some increased risk for CIAKI, a contrast-enhanced CT was

7460. Using the Electronic Medical Record to Identify and Screen Patients at Risk for Delirium - Final Report | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2023 - Using the Electronic Medical Record to Identify and Screen Patients at Risk for Delirium - Final Report … Using the Electronic Medical Record to Identify and Screen Patients at Risk for Delirium - Final Report … PDF Using the Electronic Medical Record to Identify and Screen Patients at Risk for Delirium … Michelle Project Name Using the Electronic Medical Record to Identify and Screen Patients at Risk