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Infectious Diseases
Michiel Schinkel, Frits Holleman, Richarda Vleghels, Kayla Brugman, Milan L. Ridderikhof, Mahi Dzelili, Prabath W. B. Nanayakkara, W. Joost Wiersinga
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation of a sepsis performance improvement program in the emergency department and analyzed the management and outcomes of sepsis patients before and after the intervention. The study found that the program led to significant improvements in most process-related outcomes, but minimal improvements in patient-related outcomes.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Liang Xiao, Des Greer
Summary: Multidisciplinary clinical decision-making is important for complex diseases like cancer, and multiagent systems (MASs) can support this process. This paper proposes a method of linked argumentation graphs and three types of patterns for multiagent decision-making and belief revision. The approach is demonstrated through a case study on breast cancer and lifelong recommendations.
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Pediatrics
Sainath Raman, Alana English, Meagan O'Keefe, Amanda Harley, Mary Steele, Jess Minogue, Kate Weller, Debbie Long, Adam Irwin, Paula Lister
Summary: The Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program (QPSP) has developed a Family Support Structure (FSS) in partnership with consumers to improve care for childhood sepsis survivors. This innovative program includes online education and connection with other affected families, delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Evaluation and consumer feedback will continue to shape the evolution of this program.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Maria Elvira Borges Tunu Pessoa, Lucia Reis Peixoto Roselli, Adiel Teixeira de Almeida
Summary: Technology advancements have made decision support systems crucial in the decision-making process during times of crisis, particularly when accuracy is of utmost importance. This study demonstrates the practical application of the FITradeoff method's decision support system in a crisis situation, using a Brazilian company as a case study. The study found that internal communication plays a significant role in solving compliance program issues. Decision support systems, such as the FITradeoff DSS, are valuable tools for companies facing recurring crises around the world, aiding decision makers in handling complex decisions.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS FRONTIERS
(2022)
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Surgery
Uzair M. Jogiat, Hillary Wilson, Alexandre Bedard, Pam Blakely, Jerry Dang, Warren Sun, Shahzeer Karmali, Eric L. R. Bedard, Clarence Wong
Summary: This study aimed to examine the long-term outcomes of patients with early-stage esophageal cancer who undergo endoscopic resection or surgery. The results showed that through a multidisciplinary approach, these patients achieved excellent overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS). Submucosal involvement and high-grade disease were identified as significant predictors for proceeding to esophagectomy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Emma Persad, Kerstin Jost, Antoine Honore, David Forsberg, Karen Coste, Hanna Olsson, Susanne Rautiainen, Eric Herlenius
Summary: This study systematically summarized the current evidence of employing clinical decision support algorithms using non-invasive parameters for sepsis prediction in neonates. The study found that heart rate-based parameters are reliable components of CDSAs for sepsis prediction. Existing research shows promising results for HR-based CDSAs in predicting sepsis, but there is still uncertainty.
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Forestry
David E. Calkin, Christopher D. O'Connor, Matthew P. Thompson, Richard Stratton
Summary: The USDA Forest Service initiated the Risk Management Assistance (RMA) program in 2016 to improve strategic decision-making on large and complex wildfire events. RMA involves personnel from various disciplines to produce actionable science, aligning with best practices in risk assessment and decision-making. Over the years, RMA has evolved in content, structure, and application domain, expanding from large incident support to pre-event assessment and organizational change.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Sayon Dutta, Dustin S. McEvoy, David M. Rubins, Anand S. Dighe, Michael R. Filbin, Chanu Rhee
Summary: A study found that the implementation of clinical decision support (CDS) in the emergency department (ED) led to an increase in blood cultures before intravenous (IV) antibiotics administration, indicating that CDS may improve the process of obtaining blood cultures for ED patients.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andreja Abina, Tanja Batkovic, Bojan Cestnik, Adem Kikaj, Rebeka Kovacic Lukman, Maja Kurbus, Aleksander Zidansek
Summary: This paper derives competences from existing competence models to ensure the effective use of advanced technologies in future factories and improve the sustainability of their business models and strategies. The author compiles a selection of competences for digitalisation, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and soft competences such as emotional intelligence and cultural literacy. The selected competences form the core for the development of a decision support tool for individualized training selection, which was tested in a customized training program aimed at improving employees' skills and motivation for lifelong learning. The developed assessment algorithm helps human resource departments make decisions on selecting the most effective training for employees to enhance their sustainability-related competences. Such a systematic approach can improve and evaluate the competences needed for companies to transition to a circular economy.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Khalia Ackermann, Jannah Baker, Malcolm Green, Mary Fullick, Hilal Varinli, Johanna Westbrook, Ling Li
Summary: This scoping review aims to systematically describe studies reporting on the use and evaluation of CCDS systems for the early detection of adult inpatients with sepsis. The current literature on the implementation of CCDS systems for sepsis detection in adult inpatients is highly diverse, with substantial variability in study design, criteria, and outcomes measured. Further research on CCDS system usability, cost, and impact on sepsis morbidity is warranted.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chenghu Guo, Jun Mao
Summary: This study designed a two-stage safety valve that can effectively adjust the pressure stability of the hydraulic support system, and verified its reliability through simulation and experimentation.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
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Oncology
Muhammad Muneeb Hussain, Grimes Ashley, Stover Daniel, Jhawar Sachin, Kerger Amy, Agnese Doreen, Beyer Sasha, Skoracki Roman, Park Ko Un
Summary: The program at Ohio State University improved the diagnosis and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) by revising the decision tree to identify potential patients, resulting in a significant decrease in time to treatment initiation and an increased completion rate of trimodality therapy.
CLINICAL BREAST CANCER
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sashini Godage, Katie Rowe, Frances Y. Hu, Angela M. Bader, Zara Cooper, Rachelle E. Bernacki, David L. Hepner, Matthew B. Allen
Summary: This study utilizes process mapping to detail workflows for preoperative code status discussions and proposes a potential workflow for implementing GSV standards. The study finds that code status discussions are not routinely performed and inconsistently documented. Process mapping highlights challenges associated with implementing multidisciplinary care pathways and suggests a need for centralization and consolidation of perioperative code status documentation.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Andrzej Pacana, Dominika Siwiec
Summary: This study aimed to develop a universal model for improving product quality by consistently and repetitively determining the causes of product incompatibility and actions leading to their elimination. Various quality management tools such as brainstorming, Ishikawa diagram, and 5Why method were used to identify the main causes of incompatibility and determine improvement actions. The model has the potential to be applied in analyzing product quality issues in any enterprise.
Article
Immunology
Timothy M. Rawson, Bernard Hernandez, Luke S. P. Moore, Pau Herrero, Esmita Charani, Damien Ming, Richard C. Wilson, Oliver Blandy, Shiranee Sriskandan, Mark Gilchrist, Christofer Toumazou, Pantelis Georgiou, Alison H. Holmes
Summary: A locally developed case-based reasoning algorithm for antimicrobial prescribing in secondary care was evaluated. The algorithm provided more accurate and narrower spectrum recommendations compared to current clinical practice, with a higher likelihood of being classified as Access class antimicrobials. Further research is needed to investigate the impact of this intervention on prescribing behaviors and patient outcomes.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert C. Amland, Kristin E. Hahn-Cover
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL QUALITY
(2016)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert C. Amland, Kristin E. Hahn-Cover
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL QUALITY
(2019)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert C. Amland, Mark Burghart, J. Marc Overhage
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert C. Amland, Bharat B. Sutariya
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert C. Amland, Bharat B. Sutariya
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL QUALITY
(2018)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert C. Amland, Bonnie B. Dean, Hsing-Ting Yu, Hugh Ryan, Timothy Orsund, Jeffrey L. Hackman, Shauna R. Roberts
JOURNAL FOR HEALTHCARE QUALITY
(2015)
