International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Multicenter StudyThe effect of optical dilatation before retrograde intrarenal surgery on success and complications: results of the RIRSearch group study.
The guidelines propose optical dilatation before retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), but there are currently no evidence-based studies concerning the impact of optical dilatation with semirigid ureteroscopy (sURS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of optical dilatation through sURS prior to the RIRS procedure on the success and complications of RIRS. ⋯ Optical dilatation with sURS before RIRS increases surgical success by raising the rate of UAS placement and reducing the rate of intraoperative complications. We suggest that this method can be routinely applied to patients who have not been passively dilated with a JJ stent.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Cesarean Section Delivery From Maternal Perspective : An Exploratory Study in Jordan.
This study aims to determine females' views, experiences and attitudes regarding the caesarean section (CS) and to explore the factors that increase the prevalence of CS in Jordan. ⋯ This study indicated that Jordanian females do not have reliable sources of information about CS. This leads to lower awareness of CS and its complications, and, as expected, CS is more likely to be performed by privately insured women.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Primary trauma care course: Alternative basic trauma course in developing countries. "The Need Of The Hour".
Low- and middle-income countries account for over 90% of all road traffic injury deaths. Despite this, formal training in trauma management is not widely adopted in these countries. No specific training was available in prehospital or emergency department for life support before primary trauma care (PTC) course. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the PTC course in the improvement of knowledge and skills of trauma management among participant in Pakistan. ⋯ PTC workshop could be an alternative and cost-effective flexible course for gaining knowledge and clinical skills of initial trauma management and strengthening the capacity of trauma management training in developing countries with minimal resources for saving the life of trauma victims.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of a medication reconciliation care bundle at hospital discharge on continuity of care: a randomized controlled trial.
To compare the impact of a care bundle including medication reconciliation at discharge by a pharmacist versus standard of care, on continuity of therapeutic changes between hospital and primary care and outcome of patients, within 1 month after discharge. ⋯ This care bundle resulted in the reduction of treatment changes between hospital discharge and primary care.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Stem Cell-Related Knowledge and Attitudes among Physicians in Jordan.
Rapid advancement of stem cell (SC) therapies provides both opportunities and risks for patients and physicians alike. Physicians have a role in counselling patients about unproven SC therapies, requiring a basic level of knowledge and access to information about SCs. ⋯ This study reveals Jordanian physicians' hesitancy to counsel patients about SC therapies, largely because of gaps in knowledge. However, overall attitudes toward SC research and therapies are positive. The results of this study demonstrate a need to cover SC-related information in medical curricula in Jordan, as well as to support initiatives to regulate SC tourism in Jordan.