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Endosc Int Open ; 12(9): E1023-E1028, 2024 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39263560

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Background and study aims Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) has become the most effective therapeutic option for upper gastrointestinal leakage. Despite its efficiency, this treatment can necessitate a long hospitalization. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether additional use of an over-the-scope-clips (OTSC) closure after successful EVT can shorten leakage therapy. Patients and methods All patients treated with EVT for leakages in the upper gastrointestinal tract at our center from 2012 to 2022 were divided into two propensity matched cohorts (EVT+OTSC vs. EVT only). The EVT+OTSC patients received OSTC application at the end of successful EVT directly after removal of the last sponge. The primary endpoint was the time interval from leakage diagnosis until discharge. Secondary endpoints included EVT efficacy, complications, and nutritional status at discharge. Results A total of 84 matched patients were analyzed. EVT efficacy was 100% in both groups. The time interval from leakage until discharge was significantly shorter in the EVT+OTSC vs. EVT group (33 [19-48] vs. 46 days [29-77] P = 0.004). No patient in the EVT+OTSC group required additional procedures for leakage management, whereas five (12%) in the EVT group needed additional stent placement ( P = 0.021). More patients could be discharged on sufficient oral nutrition in the EVT+OTSC group (98% vs. 60%; P < 0.001). Conclusions The addition of OTSCs after successful EVT is safe and has the potential to shorten leakage therapy, enabling earlier discharge along with better functional outcomes.

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Ther Innov Regul Sci ; 2024 Sep 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39227522

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The results of observational studies using real-world data, known as real-world evidence, have gradually started to be used in drug development and decision-making by policymakers. A good quality management system-a comprehensive system of process, data, and documentation to ensure quality-is important in obtaining real-world evidence. A risk-based approach is a common quality management system used in interventional studies. We used a quality management system and risk-based approach in an observational study on a designated intractable disease. Our multidisciplinary team assessed the risks of the real-world data study comprehensively and systematically. When using real-world data and evidence to support regulatory decisions, both the quality of the database and the validity of the outcome are important. We followed the seven steps of the risk-based approach for both database selection and research planning. We scored the risk of two candidate databases and chose the Japanese National Database of designated intractable diseases for this study. We also conducted a quantitative assessment of risks associated with research planning. After prioritizing the risks, we revised the research plan and outcomes to reflect the risk-based approach. We concluded that implementing a risk-based approach is feasible for an observational study using real-world data. Evaluating both database selection and research planning is important. A risk-based approach can be essential to obtain robust real-world evidence.

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J Clin Epidemiol ; : 111516, 2024 Sep 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39243872

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OBJECTIVE: High quality data entry in clinical trial databases is crucial to the usefulness, validity, and replicability of research findings, as it influences evidence-based medical practice and future research. Our aim is to assess the quality of self-reported data in trial registries and present practical and systematic methods for identifying and evaluating data quality. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We searched ClinicalTrials.Gov for interventional total knee arthroplasty(TKA) trials between 2000-2015. We extracted required and optional trial information elements and used the CTG's variables' definitions. We performed a literature review on data quality reporting on frameworks, checklists, and overviews of irregularities in healthcare databases. We identified and assessed data quality attributes: consistency, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. RESULTS: We included 816 interventional TKA trials. Data irregularities varied widely: 0% to 100%. Inconsistency ranged from 0% to 36%, most often non-randomized labeled allocation were combined with a "single group" assignment trial design. Inaccuracy ranged from 0% to 100%. Incompleteness ranged from 0% to 61%: 61% finished TKA trials did not report their outcome. As regard to irregularities in timeliness: 49% of the trials were registered more than 3 months after the start date. CONCLUSION: We found significant variations in the data quality of registered clinical TKA trials. Trial sponsors should be committed to ensuring that the information they provide is reliable, consistent, up-to-date, transparent and accurate. CTG's users need to be critical when drawing conclusions based on the registered data. We believe this awareness will increase well-informed decisions about published articles and treatment protocols, including replicating and improving trial designs.

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Univ. salud ; 26(2): D16-D27, mayo-agosto 2024. tab, ilus
Artículo en Español | LILACS | ID: biblio-1553971

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Introducción: La pandemia por COVID-19 ha afectado significativamente la calidad de los servicios de cuidado de la salud. Objetivo: Analizar los efectos en los atributos de la calidad en salud de los servicios de atención de enfermedades diferentes a la COVID-19 en Colombia, durante el periodo 2020-2022. Materiales y métodos: Se analizaron 24 artículos de alcance nacional y otros específicos de departamentos como Antioquia, Córdoba, Santander y Cundinamarca. Resultados: La pandemia por COVID-19 impactó la calidad de los servicios en la atención de enfermedades como cáncer, accidentes cerebrovasculares y de eventos como la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Conclusión: La calidad de la salud se vio afectada en todas sus dimensiones durante las fases de la pandemia, especialmente en la población con enfermedades crónicas y relacionadas con la salud infantil y materna. Además, se destacaron respuestas como el uso de la telemedicina y de la atención domiciliaria para contribuir a la calidad de la salud en Colombia.


Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the quality of health care services. Objective: To analyze the effects of COVID-19 on the quality of health care services focused on treating diseases other than COVID-19 in Colombia during the 2020-2022 period. Materials and methods: 24 articles were analyzed, which included some studies focused on national issues and others specific to the departments of Antioquia, Cordoba, Santander, and Cundinamarca. Results: The COVID-19 pandemic affected the quality of health services caring for diseases such as cancer, strokes, and critical circumstances like voluntary termination of pregnancy. Conclusion: All dimensions of health care were affected during the pandemic, especially impacting populations with chronic diseases and diseases related to child and maternal health. It is important to highlight that telemedicine and home care contributed to improving the quality of health in Colombia.


Introdução: A pandemia de COVID-19 afetou significativamente a qualidade dos serviços de saúde. Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos da COVID-19 nos atributos de qualidade em saúde dos serviços de atenção a outras doenças além da COVID-19 na Colômbia, durante o período 2020-2022. Materiais e métodos: foram analisados 24 artigos de âmbito nacional e outros específicos de departamentos como Antioquia, Córdoba, Santander e Cundinamarca. Resultados: A pandemia da COVID-19 impactou a qualidade dos serviços no cuidado de doenças como câncer, acidente vascular cerebral e eventos como a interrupção voluntária da gravidez. Conclusão: A qualidade da saúde foi afetada em todas as suas dimensões durante as fases da pandemia, especialmente na população com doenças crônicas e doenças relacionadas à saúde infantil e materna. Além disso, foram destacadas respostas como o uso da telemedicina e do atendimento domiciliar para contribuir para a qualidade da saúde na Colômbia.


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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Atención a la Salud , Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud
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MethodsX ; 13: 102854, 2024 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39105096

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This study examined the role of Total Quality Management (TQM) practices, specifically continuous improvement, customer focus, process management, and employee engagement, in advancing sustainability and enhancing customer satisfaction in the telecommunications sector, focusing on three firms in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Secondary quantitative data from quarterly reports (2019-2023) were analyzed using descriptive, correlation, and regression methods with STATA software.•The findings indicated an increase in net promoter score over the study period, reflecting firms' commitment to addressing changing customer needs.•Employee engagement and process management had a positive and statistically significant effect on customer satisfaction.•Integrating TQM practices to enhance customer satisfaction in telecommunications.

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Cureus ; 16(7): e65435, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39184742

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Background: Signage is important in any public place. It involves information about nomenclature, wayfinding, service timing, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. It plays an important role in helping the patient reach their desired destination with minimum difficulty, thereby enhancing the patient experience. The hospital under study is a vast facility encompassing 130 acres. Outpatient services have a monthly footfall of nearly 1 lakh patients, and there are about 1,800 admissions per month. Patients and visitors are usually unaware of the facility and face difficulties in wayfinding amidst the large number of patients. Due to difficulty in wayfinding, the patients often seek the help of hospital staff to reach the desired locations. Trilingual signage (English, Hindi, and regional language - Odia) was installed in a 960-bed tertiary care public hospital in Eastern India as a Quality Improvement initiative towards the goal of a patient-friendly hospital. OBJECTIVE: The study aims to evaluate the multi-lingual signage system in the hospital and recommend suggestions. METHODOLOGY: Wayfinding or the signage work was undertaken as a Total Quality Management (TQM) Project in the study setting, conducted over 36 months. The effectiveness of the signage system was evaluated using a questionnaire-based survey among the patients, attendants, and other visitors. RESULTS: Color-coded multilingual signage installed in the hospital block and its surrounding areas included the naming of various areas, way-finding, and safety signage. The most difficult areas to find were ICUs (35.6%), OT (31.1%), and laboratories (31.1%). Additionally, 98% of the participants could reach their desired destination but had to double-check with the staff. CONCLUSION: It was evident from the study that hospital signage plays a crucial role in hospitals by improving wayfinding, enhancing the patient experience, and promoting safety and emergency preparedness. Signage also indirectly contributes to better patient care. In large teaching hospitals, human assistance is also necessary for wayfinding.

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Biochem Med (Zagreb) ; 34(3): 030703, 2024 Oct 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39171090

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Introduction: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a glycoprotein secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and is regulated by negative feedback from the serum free thyroid hormones. In this study we aimed to quantitate the relative bias caused by calibration drifting as seen in our TSH Levey-Jennings quality control (QC) charts and assess the magnitude of bias on patients' samples. Materials and methods: In the period from October 2021 to August 2022 we looked at the QC results of ten 28-days' calibration time intervals and calculated relative bias compared to the mean. For each time interval the mean from three QC points before and after calibration was calculated. The average from 10 pre- and post-calibration means was calculated and the relative bias, pre- and post-calibration, was then calculated. We used 5 patient samples with low, normal and high TSH concentrations and calculated relative bias pre- and post-calibration. The allowed relative bias for TSH is ± 6.7%. Results: At both QC levels, with the respective means of 5.14 mIU/L (coefficient of variation, CV% = 3.1%) and 27.80 mIU/L (CV% = 3.2%) had their respective relative bias - 8.2% and - 7.9%. The patient samples with low (0.586 mIU/L), normal (2.89 mIU/L and 5.19 mIU/L) and high (20.5 mIU/L and 39.8 mIU/L) TSH had - 4.1%, - 4.0%, - 3.5%, - 5.1% and - 4.1%, respectively. Conclusion: Even though the relative bias exceeded allowable criteria for the QC samples, this was not manifested on the patients' samples.


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Control de Calidad , Tirotropina , Humanos , Tirotropina/sangre , Calibración , Sesgo
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Endosc Int Open ; 12(8): E968-E980, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39184060

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Rapid climate change or climate crisis is one of the most serious emergencies of the 21st century, accounting for highly impactful and irreversible changes worldwide. Climate crisis can also affect the epidemiology and disease burden of gastrointestinal diseases because they have a connection with environmental factors and nutrition. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a highly intensive procedure with a significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, endoscopy is the third highest generator of waste in healthcare facilities with significant contributions to carbon footprint. The main sources of direct carbon emission in endoscopy are use of high-powered consumption devices (e.g. computers, anesthesia machines, wash machines for reprocessing, scope processors, and lighting) and waste production derived mainly from use of disposable devices. Indirect sources of emissions are those derived from heating and cooling of facilities, processing of histological samples, and transportation of patients and materials. Consequently, sustainable endoscopy and climate change have been the focus of discussions between endoscopy providers and professional societies with the aim of taking action to reduce environmental impact. The term "green endoscopy" refers to the practice of gastroenterology that aims to raise awareness, assess, and reduce endoscopy´s environmental impact. Nevertheless, while awareness has been growing, guidance about practical interventions to reduce the carbon footprint of gastrointestinal endoscopy are lacking. This review aims to summarize current data regarding the impact of endoscopy on GHG emissions and possible strategies to mitigate this phenomenon. Further, we aim to promote the evolution of a more sustainable "green endoscopy".

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 17880, 2024 Aug 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39095529

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Cloud products from geostationary satellites are the main alternative to surface synoptic cloud observations (SYNOP), and have become the baseline products for the development and construction of the Quality Management System (QMS) of integrated meteorological observation in China. This study addresses the needs of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) for such an operational reform, and it is carried out using real-time observations obtained from the Fengyun-2E (FY-2E) geostationary satellite in 2012 to derive cloud total amount and classification using two different methods. Compared to surface SYNOP observations, the cloud total amount estimated by FY-2E is generally significantly lower (about 30% lower on average). The cloud classification resulting from the two methods used in this study is also significantly different from the classification obtained from surface observations (difference between 22 and 32%). The difference is smaller for the classification method, which uses additional auxiliary temperature profiles.

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Heliyon ; 10(15): e34892, 2024 Aug 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39145037

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School management is responsible and accountable for implementing educational policies into practice effectively and efficiently to provide quality education. Simultaneously, school management can grasp the core features of the whole school process and identify the relationship among three variables: quality management practices, school culture, and student performance. The current study aims to explore the school principals' perception about quality management practices and its relationship with school culture and student performance in the public secondary schools of Punjab province, Pakistan. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the study adopted an exploratory sequential mix-methods research design. The researcher conducted a systematic literature review of sixty-three previous studies and interviews with eleven school principals for the qualitative data. Based on results obtained from the qualitative phase, a questionnaire was prepared and dispatched to 150 school principals to get quantitative data. Successively 120 valid responses were received. SEM analysis was performed to get quantitative results. The study's preliminary conclusion demonstrated a positive connection between quality management and student performance in public secondary schools, and quality management was also a significant predictor of school culture. Further, school culture served as a complete mediator between quality management and student performance.

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Stud Health Technol Inform ; 316: 1494-1498, 2024 Aug 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39176487

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For quality management of healthcare, various ISO-standards are important such as ISO 9001 (quality management systems), ISO 13940 (concepts of continuity of care) and ISO 21298 (functional and structural roles). For concurrent, integrated use of the standards, this paper proposes a unifying conceptual model that integrates essential elements of the standards. The model may be useful to clarify basic concepts such as collaboration, systems-and-structures and realization, as well as the interrelations between these concepts.


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Modelos Organizacionales , Humanos , Garantía de la Calidad de Atención de Salud , Continuidad de la Atención al Paciente , Calidad de la Atención de Salud , Atención a la Salud/normas , Gestión de la Calidad Total
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Stud Health Technol Inform ; 316: 237-241, 2024 Aug 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39176718

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As the reliance on clinical epidemiological information from human specimens grows, so does the need for effective clinical information management systems, particularly for biobanks. Our study focuses on enhancing the Korea Biobank Network's (KBN) system with data quality verification features. By comparing the quality of data collected before and after these enhancements, we observed a notable improvement in data accuracy, with the error rate decreasing from 0.1198% to 0.0492%. This advancement underscores the importance of robust data quality management in supporting high-quality clinical research and sets a precedent for the development of clinical information management systems.


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Bancos de Muestras Biológicas , Exactitud de los Datos , República de Corea , Humanos
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 19303, 2024 08 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39164464

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Biobanks are valuable service units that ensure the usage of high-quality biological samples. They contribute to translational research, and their support may improve future therapeutic approaches. They store biological samples that can be used to examine circulation biomarkers, immune cells, and immunohistochemistry aspects of illnesses and further in-depth examinations using NGS techniques. The IRCCS Synlab SDN Biobank has about 70,000 well-preserved cryopreserved human samples from various diseases, primarily oncological but also neurological and cardiovascular. These biospecimens were taken from 25,000 participants underwent imaging with a contrast agent. The goal is to propose quality control assays that meet the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20387:2020 accreditation. PBMCs viability was determined, and immune subset cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Furthermore, the expression of ubiquitous miRNAs was used to assess plasma sample integrity. The quality controls demonstrated that the biological samples were correctly cryopreserved; the preservation of human biological samples did not affect the quality of the biological samples tested. Indeed, the cryopreserved PBMCs had a vitality of more than 80%, and the lymphocyte subsets could be selected for future immune cell investigations. Furthermore, miRNA expression was highest in thawed plasma samples compared to the positive and negative controls. We evaluated the quality of our randomly selected biobank-thawed human samples. Both PBMCs and plasma samples fulfill the high-quality standards needed for biomedical research, assuring their long-term preservation. However, further research is needed in the biobanking field to establish globally accepted procedures to confirm the quality of biological samples.


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Bancos de Muestras Biológicas , Criopreservación , Leucocitos Mononucleares , Control de Calidad , Humanos , Bancos de Muestras Biológicas/normas , Criopreservación/métodos , Leucocitos Mononucleares/metabolismo , MicroARNs/genética
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Foods ; 13(16)2024 Aug 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39200533

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Total Quality Management (TQM) is a holistic approach widely adopted across industries to ensure quality control and management. This document examines TQM practices in the pharmaceutical, food, and nutritional supplement sectors, highlighting their vital role in public health, sustainability, and consumer acceptance. By analyzing the literature and case studies, the article demonstrates how TQM significantly ensures product safety and quality. Real-world examples and empirical evidence showcase the benefits of TQM methodologies, from rigorous quality control to efficient management processes, helping to meet and exceed regulatory standards. The article also underscores TQM's critical role in addressing sustainability challenges, integrating eco-friendly practices, reducing waste, and optimizing resources. Furthermore, TQM fosters consumer trust and loyalty through transparency, continuous improvement, and responsiveness to feedback, building lasting business-customer relationships. In conclusion, this manuscript illuminates TQM's multifaceted impact on the pharmaceutical, food, and nutritional supplement sectors, presenting it as a pivotal framework for safeguarding public health, promoting sustainability, and enhancing consumer acceptance in a dynamic global landscape.

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Acta Med Philipp ; 58(2): 80-90, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38966151

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Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to determine quantitatively the extent of coverage of the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS 015) requirements by guidance checklists (HOKLAS 016-02 and HOKLAS 021). Methods: The level of conformance requirement coverage of HOKLAS 015 by HOKLAS 016-02 and HOKLAS 021 was calculated by an evaluation checklist based on conformance requirements in HOKLAS 015. A distribution analysis of conformance requirements relating to the International Standard ISO 15189:2012 process-based quality management system model was also performed to elicit further coverage information. Results: HOKLAS 016-02 was found to provide coverage of 76% while HOKLAS 021 was found to provide coverage of 11%. HOKLAS 015 was also found to have a distribution coverage of 78% relating to the International Standard ISO 15189:2012 process-based quality management system model. Conclusion: The results of this analysis should be of value to medical laboratories wishing to maintain the internal auditability required by HOKLAS 015 by gaining an awareness of the extent of coverage provided by HOKLAS 016-02 and HOKLAS 021.

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Endosc Int Open ; 12(7): E842-E848, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38966319

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Background and study aims International guidelines recommend real-time viewing (RTV) in capsule endoscopy for gastric emptying monitoring, yet it is often overlooked in clinical practice. We aimed to assess risk factors for incomplete small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) and evaluate the clinical relevance and cost-effectiveness of RTV implementation. Methods We included consecutive SBCEs from 2013 to 2020. RTV was not applied per local protocol. We used multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors for incomplete SBCE, including prolonged gastric transit time (GTT) and prolonged small bowel transit time (SBTT). Results Analyzing 858 SBCEs, we observed a completion rate of 94.6%. Prolonged GTT and SBTT were present in 4.9% and 18.2% of complete SBCEs, and in 13% ( P =0.03) and 10.8% ( P =0.24) of incomplete SBCEs, respectively. Only 0.7% (6 of 858) had incomplete SBCE with prolonged GTT. In both univariate and multivariate analysis, a modifiable (prolonged GTT odds ratio [OR] 2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1-7.5) and two unmodifiable risk factors (inpatient status OR 2.3; 95% CI 1.1-4.5) and history of incomplete SBCE (OR 4.2; 95% CI 1.3-13.7) were independently linked to higher incomplete SBCE rates. The pretest completion probability was 90.5% and 95.8% in patients with and without unmodifiable risk factors, respectively ( P <0.01). The direct cost of systematic RTV adoption and prokinetics administration would be €5059, aiming to identify and treat each case of prolonged GTT associated with incomplete SBCE. Conclusions Modern devices make incomplete SBCE rare, usually not tied to prolonged GTT. In a low-incidence scenario, widespread RTV use brings high costs and uncertain effectiveness.

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Endosc Int Open ; 12(7): E849-E853, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38966321

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Background and study aims Low-quality colonoscopy increases cancer risk but measuring quality remains challenging. We developed an automated, interactive assessment of colonoscopy quality (AI-CQ) using machine learning (ML). Methods Based on quality guidelines, metrics selected for AI development included insertion time (IT), withdrawal time (WT), polyp detection rate (PDR), and polyps per colonoscopy (PPC). Two novel metrics were also developed: HQ-WT (time during withdrawal with clear image) and WT-PT (withdrawal time subtracting polypectomy time). The model was pre-trained using a self-supervised vision transformer on unlabeled colonoscopy images and then finetuned for multi-label classification on another mutually exclusive colonoscopy image dataset. A timeline of video predictions and metric calculations were presented to clinicians in addition to the raw video using a web-based application. The model was externally validated using 50 colonoscopies at a second hospital. Results The AI-CQ accuracy to identify cecal intubation was 88%. IT ( P = 0.99) and WT ( P = 0.99) were highly correlated between manual and AI-CQ measurements with a median difference of 1.5 seconds and 4.5 seconds, respectively. AI-CQ PDR did not significantly differ from manual PDR (47.6% versus 45.5%, P = 0.66). Retroflexion was correctly identified in 95.2% and number of right colon evaluations in 100% of colonoscopies. HQ-WT was 45.9% of, and significantly correlated with ( P = 0.85) WT time. Conclusions An interactive AI assessment of colonoscopy skill can automatically assess quality. We propose that this tool can be utilized to rapidly identify and train providers in need of remediation.

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Horm Res Paediatr ; : 1-10, 2024 Jul 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39074461

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INTRODUCTION: Achieving evidence-based, high-quality medical care is the overarching goal of healthcare quality management. Quality indicators (QIs) serve as proxies to show whether good quality is reached or not. This article describes the development of QI for the evaluation of healthcare quality in the area of differences of sex development (DSD). METHODS: Following the model of Donabedian, the aim was to develop QI to assess defined relevant aspects of the quality of structures, processes, and outcomes of care in DSD. Ten DSD clinical centres and two self-advocacy groups in Germany included in the DSDCare project were involved in the development of the QI and a benchmarking system. The development of the QI involved several structured steps: analysis of guidelines and recommendations, literature review, qualitative interviews with key stakeholders in the field of DSD, and patients or their carers. QIs were discussed in a multi-stage systematic consensus process and assessed in terms of their relevance, feasibility, and practicability. RESULTS: In a multi-stage systematic consensus process involving medical and psychological experts from a range of disciplines, people with DSD and their families, and representatives of self-advocacy groups, we have developed a set of 37 QIs (22 structure, seven process, and eight outcome quality). The QIs serve to evaluate care in the field of DSD and may add to the German criteria for certification of Centres for Rare Conditions formulated by the National Action League for People with Rare Diseases (NAMSE) in this area of expertise. CONCLUSION: We have succeeded in developing and jointly adopting a set of QIs that consider a wide range of perspectives on the quality of care for people with DSD and their families. These QIs have been found to be relevant, feasible, and practicable, and they are now used for a yearly quality benchmarking in the participating DSD centres.

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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 31(32): 45264-45279, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38963628

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This study used an integrated approach to mainly assess the water quality of paddy field during cultivation and quantify its equivalent ecological damages. Accordingly, an isolated pilot area with 0.6 ha and subsurface drainage pipes was prepared for flow measurement and multiple pollutant examination (DO, EC, pH, COD, TKN, TN, TP, NO3, butachlor) under controlled condition during 94 days of rice cultivation. Based on life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) database, the indices of ReCiPe (2016) were used to convert the examined nutrient and herbicide pollution. Results showed that TKN and TP were significant pollutants and reached the maximum concentrations of 7.2 and 4.9 mg/L in pilot outflow, respectively. Here, their average discharged loads were 56.2 gN/day and 45.3 gP/day. These loads equal leaching 8.5% and 9.4% of applied urea and phosphate fertilizers, respectively. The nutrient export coefficients were 8.4 kgN/ha and 6.8 kgP/ha. Nevertheless, the majority of this pollution was transferred by inflow. The net export coefficients were 0.3 kgN/ha and 2.6 kgP/ha while net leaching rates were 0.3%TN and 3.3%TP. The trend of combined ecological damages also showed that the 11-17th day of cultivation imposed the highest ecological risks. The state-of-the-art index of ecological footprint per food production estimates the equivalent ratio of lost lives by impaired ecosystem against lives saved from starvation. This index showed that 7% of the potential of produced paddy rice in this area for saving lives would be spoiled by releasing pollution to the terrestrial ecosystem in the long term. Yet, it can be enhanced as a matter of direct discharge to the freshwater. Therefore, using suitable agricultural operations or improving farm management practices for pollution abatement or assimilation potential is highly recommended.


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Monitoreo del Ambiente , Oryza , Calidad del Agua , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisis , Agricultura , Riego Agrícola , Fertilizantes , Ecología
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Wiad Lek ; 77(5): 971-979, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39008585

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OBJECTIVE: Aim: Development of an algorithm of management actions for the formation of a resilient system of quality of medical care in health care institutions of obstetric and gynecological profile and formalization of its closed structural and logical scheme. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: A set of theoretical approaches of social medicine and methods of business process reengineering is used, taking into account the dominant ones: systemic and integrated approach and alarm and process approaches; the concept of resilience; quality of medical care; reproductive health care using business ecosystem methods. RESULTS: Results: The algorithm of management actions for the formation of a resilient system of quality of medical care in obstetric and gynecological health care institutions, which is formalized in nine stages: analysis of needs and identification of problems; substantiation of performance requirements; development of a health care quality strategy; involvement of stakeholders; formation of a system of relative indicators; development of an action plan; implementation of a set of measures; monitoring and evaluation; improving the quality of health care. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The results made it possible: construction of a closed structural and logical scheme of management actions, taking into account the combination of factors of influence, harmonized with the main functions of the resilient system, which determine the peculiarities of its functioning; justification of the boundaries of managerial and social responsibility of management entities according to the binary components of the medical and social justification of the process of improving the quality of medical care.


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Algoritmos , Calidad de la Atención de Salud , Humanos , Atención a la Salud/normas , Atención a la Salud/organización & administración , Ginecología/organización & administración , Ginecología/normas , Obstetricia/normas , Obstetricia/organización & administración , Femenino
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