Redetermining the Cut‐Off Point of Peristomal Infection Scoring: Methodological Research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatice Ayhan ◽  
Kezban Akcay ◽  
Yeter Nilgun Olmez ◽  
Cem Simsek ◽  
Osman Abbasoglu
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Research ◽  
Peristomal Infection

scholarly journals Review of the Upright Balance Assessment Based on the Force Plate

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2696
Author(s):  
Baoliang Chen ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
Feiyun Xiao ◽  
Zhengshi Liu ◽  
Yong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Postural Balance ◽  
Force Plate ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Methodological Research ◽  
Assessment Tests ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Plate System

Quantitative assessment is crucial for the evaluation of human postural balance. The force plate system is the key quantitative balance assessment method. The purpose of this study is to review the important concepts in balance assessment and analyze the experimental conditions, parameter variables, and application scope based on force plate technology. As there is a wide range of balance assessment tests and a variety of commercial force plate systems to choose from, there is room for further improvement of the test details and evaluation variables of the balance assessment. The recommendations presented in this article are the foundation and key part of the postural balance assessment; these recommendations focus on the type of force plate, the subject’s foot posture, and the choice of assessment variables, which further enriches the content of posturography. In order to promote a more reasonable balance assessment method based on force plates, further methodological research and a stronger consensus are still needed.

scholarly journals Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy (RIG) at a Tertiary Center: Periprocedural Safety including Rationalization of Antibiotic Prophylaxis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warren Clements ◽  
Yasmin Shvarts ◽  
Jim Koukounaras ◽  
Tuan D. Phan ◽  
Gerard S. Goh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Prophylaxis ◽  
Gastric Wall ◽  
Intravenous Sedation ◽  
Minor Bleeding ◽  
Endoscopic Gastrostomy ◽  
Peristomal Infection ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Wall Injury

Abstract Introduction Long-term percutaneous enteral nutrition forms an important part of treatment for patients with an inability to meet nutrient requirements orally. Radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) is an alternative to the traditionally performed percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy technique. However, there is marked heterogeneity in the way that RIG is performed. In addition, the role for antibiotic prophylaxis during RIG insertion is not clearly established. This study aimed to assess the safety of RIG insertion using our technique including the role of antibiotics in RIG insertion. Method Retrospective study over 5 years at a tertiary teaching hospital. Periprocedural or early complications within the first 2 weeks of the procedure were collected and correlated with the use of prophylactic antibiotics. Results A total of 116 patients met the inclusion criteria. 18-French tube was used in 96.6%. Note that 58.6% of procedures were done with intravenous sedation. Prophylactic 1 g cefazolin was used in 70 patients with 1 case of infection. Procedures were performed without antibiotics in 46 patients with 3 infections, p = 0.20.There were two major complications (1.7%) consisting of right gastric artery injury requiring embolization and gastric wall injury requiring laparotomy. There were 12 minor complications (10.3%) including 4 cases of infection, 3 of severe pain, 1 of minor bleeding, 2 of early dislodgement, and 2 of leak/bypass of gastric contents around the tube. Conclusion The technique used for RIG insertion at our institution results in a low complication rate. In addition, this study shows no significant difference in early peristomal infection rate with the use of antibiotic prophylaxis.

scholarly journals Global health trials methodological research agenda: results from a priority setting exercise

Trials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Rosala-Hallas ◽  
Aneel Bhangu ◽  
Jane Blazeby ◽  
Louise Bowman ◽  
Mike Clarke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Priority Setting ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Methodological Research ◽  
A Priority ◽  
Priority Setting Exercise

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors for Sustainable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Transition Conditions: An Empirical Study in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7121
Author(s):  
Goran Amović ◽  
Rado Maksimović ◽  
Sonja Bunčić
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Transitional Economies ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Methodological Research ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
National Governments

In the initial stages of the adoption and institutionalization of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), national governments of transitional economies have accepted, developed, and organized Public-Private Partnerships with varying degrees of success. This study aims to investigate the critical success factors (CSFs) influencing the establishment of a sustainable Public-Private Partnership in transition conditions. In the first part of the paper, based on an extensive review of the literature, previous studies and relevant results in this field are presented as a background for this research. In the second part of this article, the survey used a factor analysis, which, with the application of the Principal Component Analysis and Varimax method with Kaiser normalization, has extracted four CSFs: (1) the establishment of a central PPP unit—knowledge center; (2) the establishment of a compatible legal/regulatory framework; (3) development of national PPP policies and strategies; and (4) standardization and transparency of the process. In the concluding remarks, the authors address the perspectives and methodological research constraints, examining possibilities to develop new knowledge and more efficient Public-Private Partnership implementation in the developing PPP markets of transitional economies.

scholarly journals MONETARY POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
Ilyasova Gulmira Garifollaevna ◽  
Bekmukhametova Assemgul Bauirzhanovna
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
External Shocks ◽  
Credit Policy ◽  
Methodological Research ◽  
National Bank ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Near Future

Purpose: Currently due to Kazakhstan's high vulnerability to external shocks, Kazakhstan needs new growth factors to accelerate and provide more inclusive growth. The National Bank of Kazakhstan, as the central bank, is responsible for the development and implementation of state monetary and credit policy within the framework of powers provided by current legislation. Objectives of monetary policy are primarily carried out to achieve this goal. Restoration of trust to actions of economic authorities is possible only if a balanced and responsible policy, supported by concrete actions and results, is implemented. Methodology: This study provides a literature review of domestic and foreign authors, who conducted the study of monetary policy of Central Banks of countries in various aspects of international experience.  The study gives an analytical overview of the current monetary policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Main Findings: The study discusses the importance of Kazakhstan’s monetary-credit regulation as only by means of effective monetary policy state can mitigate economic crises, restrain inflation growth and stimulate investments in various sectors of country's economy. The studies are systematized theoretical and methodological research aspects of the monetary policy of Kazakhstan of which the conclusions and recommendations proposed to improve the economy of our country. Implications/Applications:  This suggests that we should work in the near future, look for drivers of growth, so as to ensure not just an anti-crisis manual management of the economy, but to enter the rails of sustainable development.

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