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Medicine, General & Internal
Tharusan Thevathasan, Sehnou Degbeon, Julia Paul, Darius-Konstantin Wendelburg, Lisa Fuereder, Anna Leonie Gaul, Jan F. Scheitz, Gertraud Stadler, Andi Rroku, Sonia Lech, Pichit Buspavanich, Martin Huemer, Philipp Attanasio, Patrick Nagel, Markus Reinthaler, Ulf Landmesser, Carsten Skurk
Summary: This study analyzed peri-procedural safety and healthcare resource utilization in 11,240 adult patients undergoing left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in the United States between 2016 and 2019. The results showed a significant decrease in the occurrence of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (SE), as well as improvements in hospital length of stay and adverse discharge rate. However, there were higher risks for female patients and comorbid patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Konrad F. R. Schmidt, Katharina Huelle, Thomas Reinhold, Hallie C. Prescott, Rebekka Gehringer, Michael Hartmann, Thomas Lehmann, Friederike Mueller, Konrad Reinhart, Nico Schneider, Maya J. Schroevers, Robert P. Kosilek, Horst C. Vollmar, Christoph Heintze, Jochen S. Gensichen
Summary: Sepsis survivors have high healthcare utilization and related costs, with frequent and costly hospital readmissions within the first six months post-intensive care. Primary care physicians were the most frequently consulted outpatient care providers.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sho Katsuragawa, Atsushi Goto, Yuya Tsurutani, Shingo Fukuma, Kosuke Inoue
Summary: Individuals without healthcare utilization over a year have increased risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, particularly more pronounced among males and uninsured individuals. Further investigation is needed to identify the underlying reasons for the elevated mortality risks due to lack of healthcare utilization.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chayanan Thanakiattiwibun, Arunotai Siriussawakul, Tithita Virotjarumart, Satanun Maneeon, Narisa Tantai, Varalak Srinonprasert, Onuma Chaiwat, Patcharee Sriswasdi
Summary: Multimorbidity is a global healthcare challenge, leading to reduced quality of life, higher mortality rates, and intensive use of healthcare resources. This study examined the prevalence of multimorbidity, its impact on healthcare utilization and costs, and the relationships between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and multimorbidity, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), Simple Frailty Questionnaire (FRAIL), and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classifications in older surgical patients. The results showed that multimorbidity was associated with increased healthcare utilization (multiple preoperative visits and multi-department consultations), but not with significant differences in healthcare costs. Patients without multimorbidity had higher HRQoL scores at 3 months postoperatively, while those with ASA Class >2 had lower HRQoL scores at postoperative day 5, 1 month, and 3 months compared to those with ASA Class <=2.
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Pediatrics
Joanne M. Lagatta, Liyun Zhang, Ke Yan, Sara Dawson, Michael E. Msall, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, David C. Brousseau
Summary: This study aimed to test whether prospective classification could identify lower-risk infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia who could be discharged with home oxygen and have fewer rehospitalizations within one year. The study found that lower-risk infants using home oxygen had rehospitalization rates similar to those on room air, but lower than higher-risk infants. Additionally, lower-risk infants using home oxygen had a higher number of specialty visits compared to those on room air.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Li-Fan Liu, Wei-Ming Wang, Jung-Der Wang
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the burdens of disease of stroke survivors receiving LTC in Taiwan by evaluating the outcomes of their utilization including mortality, readmissions, and re-emergency within 1 year after diagnoses of strokes. The results showed that both severe functional impairments and cognitive impairments were important factors for healthcare utilizations among LTC recipients.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hwi Choe, Tae-Young Pak
Summary: This study examines the longitudinal association between household food insecurity and healthcare utilization and expenditure using data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study. The results show that severe food insecurity is associated with higher rates of outpatient visits, hospitalization days, and inpatient admissions. Moderate food insecurity is associated with reduced personal healthcare expenditure. These findings provide insights for targeting healthcare policies and interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Andre Taernhaell, Jonas Bjoerk, Maerta Wallinius, Peik Gustafsson, Eva Billstedt, Bjoern Hofvander
Summary: Persistent offenders with histories of imprisonment and violence have high rates of psychiatric disorders, but little is known about their psychiatric healthcare utilization. This study found that violent offenders used less general healthcare and outpatient care, but more inpatient care and were more likely to have psychiatric diagnoses and receive psychotropic drugs compared to the general population.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yesim Tozan, Tyler Y. Headley, Emilie Javelle, Philippe Gautret, Martin Grobusch, Cornelis de Pijper, Hilmir Asgeirsson, Lin H. Chen, Daniel Bourque, Marta D. Menendez, Lucia Moro, Federico Gobbi, Adrian Sanchez-Montalva, Bradley A. Connor, Alberto Matteelli, Verena Crosato, Ralph Huits, Michael Libman, Davidson H. Hamer
Summary: This study investigated the healthcare costs and economic burden of adult returning travellers with falciparum malaria, dengue, chikungunya or Zika virus. The findings showed that travellers incurred significant costs due to these travel-acquired diseases, highlighting the need for further research on the economic impact.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
James C. C. Bohnhoff, Lingshu Xue, Mara A. G. Hollander, Jacqueline M. M. Burgette, Evan S. S. Cole, Kristin N. N. Ray, Julie Donohue, Eric T. T. Roberts
Summary: This study aims to understand the impacts of permanent supportive housing (PSH) on children. The findings suggest that children receiving PSH experience greater increases in dental visits, and younger children entering PSH may have relative reductions in emergency department (ED) visits. Policymakers should take into account the benefits to children when evaluating the overall value of PSH.
Article
Rehabilitation
Alberto Esquenazi, Lisa Bloudek, Kristen Migliaccio-Walle, David Oliveri, Amy Tung, Patrick Gillard, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the healthcare resource utilization and costs of patients using onabotulinumtoxinA for post-stroke spasticity. Significant reductions were observed in both all-cause and spasticity-related healthcare resource utilization and costs after 12 months of management.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Ashley E. Creager, Andrew D. Kleven, Ziynet Nesibe Kesimoglu, Austin H. Middleton, Meaghan N. Holub, Serdar Bozdag, Adam Edelstein
Summary: The study examines the relationship between pre-operative healthcare utilization and outcomes following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The findings suggest that patients who utilize non-elective healthcare in the 90 days prior to TJA are at an increased risk of readmission, complications, and unplanned post-HU.
JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Divyaswathi Citla-Sridhar, Robert F. Sidonio Jr, Sanjay Ahuja
Summary: The United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could have severe consequences on women's access to reproductive healthcare nationwide. Similarly, women and adolescent girls with bleeding disorders require access to high-quality reproductive health services due to the significant risk of bleeding complications. Treatment decisions should be based on the patient's and physician's choices, rather than influenced by political ideology. Women, including those with bleeding disorders, should have the autonomy to make their own reproductive health decisions.
JOURNAL OF THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Patumporn Suraarunsumrit, Chadawan Pathonsmith, Varalak Srinonprasert, Nipaporn Sangarunakul, Chalita Jiraphorncharas, Arunotai Siriussawakul
Summary: Perioperative neurocognitive disorder, including postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and postoperative delirium (POD), is associated with functional decline and healthcare utilization. Patients with POCD may require a longer length of stay and incur higher hospital costs, while those with POD have an increased risk of functional decline after surgery.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Peter A. Noseworthy, Zachi I. Attia, Emma M. Behnken, Rachel E. Giblon, Katherine A. Bews, Sijia Liu, Tara A. Gosse, Zachery D. Linn, Yihong Deng, Jun Yin, Bernard J. Gersh, Jonathan Graff-Radford, Alejandro A. Rabinstein, Konstantinos C. Siontis, Paul A. Friedman, Xiaoxi Yao
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an AI algorithm-guided targeted screening approach for identifying previously unrecognised atrial fibrillation. The results showed that the AI-guided screening method had a higher yield in detecting atrial fibrillation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maya Kylen, Charlotte Ytterberg, Lena von Koch, Marie Elf
Summary: Studies have shown the importance of considering environmental factors in supporting rehabilitation after a stroke, yet patients often report limited participation in their care. Patients rehabilitating at home are more often informed than actively involved in their rehabilitation planning.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Julius Kamwesiga, Aileen Bergstrom, Andrew Bii, Lena von Koch, Susanne Guidetti
Summary: This study explores and describes the experiences of participation in everyday life for stroke survivors in Nairobi, Kenya. The findings suggest that stroke survivors' experiences of participation in everyday life change after stroke, and that resources and barriers play a role in shaping their participation.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marie Elf, Erika Klockar, Maya Kylen, Lena von Koch, Charlotte Ytterberg, Lars Wallin, Tracy Finch, Catharina Gustavsson, Fiona Jones
Summary: Self-management programs are valuable for supporting people with long-term conditions. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Bridges Self-Management in supporting stroke patients in Sweden.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Susanna Tuvemo Johnson, Maria Flink, Elizabeth Peterson, Kristina Gottberg, Marie Elf, Sverker Johansson, Marie Kierkegaard, Charlotte Ytterberg
Summary: This study investigated the extent and scope of publications on self-management of falls in people with multiple sclerosis and found inconsistencies in the definition and use of self-management. The research suggests that the study of self-management of falls in people with multiple sclerosis is still in its early stages and requires a more robust description of self-management frameworks and activities.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Helen W. Lach, Wanida Noimontree, Elizabeth W. Peterson, Dina L. Jones
Summary: Older adults have concerns about the transition of face-to-face fall prevention programs to online formats, including technology, engagement, and interaction with peers. They suggest that synchronous sessions and input from older adults during program development can improve the success of online fall prevention programs.
Article
Neurosciences
Minh Tuan Hoang, Ingemar Kaareholt, Par Schon, Lena von Koch, Hong Xu, Edwin C. K. Tan, Kristina Johnell, Maria Eriksdotter, Sara Garcia-Ptacek
Summary: This study aimed to explore the socioeconomic disparity in long-term care for persons with dementia. The findings suggest that individuals with lower education levels are less likely to receive long-term care and home care, and have fewer hours of home care compared to those with higher education. Income was not significantly associated with the receipt of long-term care.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Janni Petersen Fallesen, Marie Louise Krogh, Lisbeth Rosenbek Minet, Mette Maria Skjoth, Torben Knudsen, Jens Kjeldsen
Summary: This study aims to explore the communication experiences between patients with Inflammatory bowel disease and healthcare professionals in outpatient clinics, and to identify the important factors such as easy access, predictability of follow-up appointments, privacy, and quality of time with healthcare professionals.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth Peterson, Mary Therese Keehn, Memoona Hasnain, Valerie Gruss, Malin Axelsson, Elisabeth Carlson, Jenny Jakobsson, Anders Kottorp
Summary: The value of health care delivered by effective interprofessional teams has led to the need for interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP). To inform IPE strategies, this study investigated differences in perceived self-efficacy for competence in ICP among health professions students. The findings revealed significant differences in perceived self-efficacy for competence in ICP between different health professions programs, suggesting the importance of designing IPE to meet specific learner needs.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sebastian Lindblom, Charlotte Ytterberg, Maria Flink, Axel C. C. Carlsson, Una Stenberg, Malin Tistad, Lena von Koch, Ann Charlotte Laska
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a structured discharge letter and the Teach Back method in improving understanding and adherence to prescribed medication for secondary prevention after stroke. Results showed that patients who participated in Teach Back had a significantly better understanding of medical treatment information at discharge. However, there were no differences between groups in terms of understanding health information and medication adherence.
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
L. von Koch, U. Schon, E. Akesson, M. Tistad
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
S. Lindblom, M. Flink, L. Koch, C. Ytterberg
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
S. Lindblom, L. Koch, A. Laska, M. Tistad, M. Flink, C. Ytterberg
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
S. Lindblom, L. Koch, M. Flink, M. Elf, A. Laska, C. Ytterberg
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
M. Akerlund, F. Sandman, J. Nelson, L. von Koch, L. Hultman
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)