Therapeutic apheresis and non‐blood donor related apheresis current practices at various blood centres of healthcare organisations of India: A brief online survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumawat ◽  
Parmatma Prasad Tripathi ◽  
Gopal Kumar Patidar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donor ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Current Practices

Sustainability reporting in justice systems: a comparative research in two European countries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Floriana Fusco ◽  
Renato Civitillo ◽  
Paolo Ricci ◽  
Sylwia Morawska ◽  
Katarzyna Pustułka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Current Practices ◽  
Judicial Systems

Purpose That on accountability in public organizations is quite an old debate. Its introduction in judicial systems is, however, still viewed with some suspicion, due to its potential trade-off with independence and impartiality. Nevertheless, the need to respond to the demands for greater transparency and accountability has also pushed judicial organizations to establish a dialogue with a wide range of subjects. This study aims to explore the understanding and the current practices of sustainability reporting currently in place in judicial systems. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a comparative approach, conducting an online survey in two European countries (Italy and Poland). The survey was built around the research questions and literature and administered between February and March 2020. Specifically, 804 courts were involved, of which 430 are in Italy and 374 in Poland. Findings Findings show that the current practices are still not widespread and there is still a lack of understanding of what sustainability reporting is, and therefore, of what its potential usefulness within the courts could be. Moreover, many differences between the two countries are pointed out, so it is possible to assume that the different cultural and institutional settings influence sustainability reporting practices. Finally, some interesting implications for policymakers are provided. Originality/value Judicial organizations are still poorly investigated in the literature, despite being at the center of a wide public and political debate. Moreover, the international comparative perspective adopted constitutes a further aspect of novelty.

Ongoing and Focused Provider Performance Evaluations in Emergency Medicine: Current Practices and Modified Delphi to Guide Future Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Walker ◽  
Michael P. Phelan ◽  
Matthew Bitner ◽  
Eric Legome ◽  
Christian A. Tomaszewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Performance Evaluations ◽  
Provider Performance ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Future Practice ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Current Practices

The Joint Commission requires ongoing and focused provider performance evaluations (OPPEs/FPPEs). The authors aim to describe current approaches in emergency medicine (EM) and identify consensus-based best practice recommendations. An online survey was distributed to leaders in EM to gain insight into current practices. A modified Delphi approach was then used to develop consensus to recommend best practice. A variety of strategies are currently in use for OPPE/FPPE. “Peer reviewed cases with opportunity for improvement” was identified as a preferred metric for OPPE. Although the preference was for use of peer review in OPPE, a consistent and standard adoption of robust internal care review processes is needed to establish expected norms. National benchmarking is not available currently. This was a limited survey of self-identified leaders, and there is an opportunity for additional engagement of leaders in EM to identify a unified approach that appropriately relates to patient outcomes.

Trabeculectomy bleb needling and antimetabolite administration practices in the UK: a glaucoma specialist national survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 102 (9) ◽  
pp. 1244-1247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Mercieca ◽  
Brett Drury ◽  
Archana Bhargava ◽  
Cecilia Fenerty
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Injection Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Treatment Room ◽  
Corneal Toxicity ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Standard Techniques ◽  
Current Practices

AimsTo evaluate, describe and quantify the diversity in postoperative antimetabolite administration and bleb needling practices among glaucoma specialists performing trabeculectomy surgery within the UK and Ireland.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was distributed to all consultant glaucoma specialists who are on the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) contact list. Participants were asked specific questions about their current practices for post-trabeculectomy antimetabolite administration followed by questions directly related to bleb needling procedures.Results60 (83%) of UKEGS glaucoma subspecialty consultants completed the survey. 70% of respondents administered 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in their clinic room while 30% used a separate treatment room. Doses of 5-FU varied considerably but 70% used 5 mg as standard. Techniques used to reduce corneal toxicity included precipitation with amethocaine (44%) or benoxinate (14%), saline wash (14%) and modified injection technique (8%). Topical antibiotics and/or betadine were used to prevent infection following 5-FU injection in just over 50%. Bleb needling was exclusively performed in operating theatre by 56% of respondents and solely at the slit lamp in the clinic room by 12%. A further 30% used a combination of both theatre and outpatient clinic rooms. Anti-metabolites used were 5-FU (72%) and mitomycin C (22%) with 12% using either of the two substances.ConclusionsThere is a significantly wide variety of current practices for antimetabolite administration and bleb needling within the UK and Ireland. This may be influenced by a glaucoma surgeon’s specific experience and audit results as well as particular clinical set-up, availability of antimetabolite and clinic room space.

scholarly journals Importance of Skeletal Staging in Chondrosarcoma of Bone: Results of Survey on Current Practices Among Musculoskeletal Oncologists

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Gulia ◽  
Srinath Gupta ◽  
Vineet Kurisunkal ◽  
Ajay Puri
Keyword(s):  
Bone Scan ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Skeletal Metastasis ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Online Portal ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Current Practices

Abstract Purpose There are no clear guidelines for staging of conventional chondrosarcoma. We conducted an online survey to determine the current practices for skeletal staging for conventional chondrosarcoma among practicing oncologists and to assess any discrepancy in practices and with the published literature. Methodology A simple ten-question online survey (e-mails and WhatsApp) was conducted among practicing oncologists over a period of 3 weeks using online portal (surveymonkey.com). It was followed by analysis based on each question to find current practices. Results 139 members participated in the survey (84% surgeons, 9% radiologists, 3% medical and 3% radiation oncologists and 1% nuclear medicine). 65% have been treating chondrosarcoma for more than 5 years. 88% opined that biopsy is mandatory even if the radiology is suggestive of a chondrosarcoma. 66% said that solitary skeletal metastasis is seen in less than 2% of the cases but 84% of participants were in favour of performing an investigation (bone scan/PET scan) for skeletal survey. While 43% opined skeletal metastasis is more common in recurrent chondrosarcoma, 26% said that performing a bone scan was likely to impact management, 28% said it will not impact management and 46% were unsure. Of the group who thought that a bone scan would impact management or were unsure, the majority (56%) opined that this was relevant only in grade 2 and grade 3 chondrosarcoma. Conclusion There was lack of consensus regarding staging for chondrosarcoma. Only 26% of respondents were convinced that performing a bone scan was likely to impact management of chondrosarcoma. There is a need to analyze large data sets (retrospective/prospective) to arrive at an evidence-based staging algorithm for chondrosarcoma.

From the DSP Perspective: Exploring the Use of Practices That Align With Trauma-Informed Care in Organizations Serving People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-220
Author(s):  
John M. Keesler
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Organizational Practices ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Current Practices

Abstract Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a systemwide approach that emphasizes organizational practices based upon principles of safety, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and trustworthiness. It is intended to influence an entire organization, with implications for clients and the workforce. The present study explored the extent to which IDD organizations utilize practices that align with TIC with their DSP workforce. Through an online survey, 380 DSPs (84% women; 82% white) responded to a trauma-informed organizational culture measure. Results demonstrated variability across items and significant differences between TIC principles with safety most strongly scored, and collaboration least strongly scored. Perception of organizational practices differed by ethnicity, with non-white DSPs having more favorable responses. Current practices with DSPs align with TIC, however, increased attention through explicit trauma-informed initiatives is warranted.

scholarly journals Survey of ground and aerial herbicide application practices in Arkansas agronomic crops

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Butts ◽  
L. Tom Barber ◽  
Jason K. Norsworthy ◽  
Jason Davis
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Herbicide Application ◽  
Aerial Application ◽  
Agronomic Crops ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Commercial Pesticide ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Application Optimization ◽  
Herbicide Drift ◽  
Current Practices

Abstract A thorough understanding of commonly used herbicide application practices and technologies is needed to provide recommendations and determine necessary application education efforts. An online survey to assess ground and aerial herbicide application practices in Arkansas was made available online in spring 2019. The survey was direct-emailed to 272 agricultural aviators and 831 certified commercial pesticide applicators, as well as made publicly available online through multiple media sources. A total of 124 responses were received, of which 75 responses were specific to herbicide applications in Arkansas agronomic crops, accounting for approximately 49% of Arkansas’ planted agronomic crop hectares in 2019. Ground and aerial application equipment were used for 49% and 51% of the herbicide applications on reported hectares, respectively. Rate controllers were commonly used application technologies for both ground and aerial application equipment. In contrast, global positioning system-driven automatic nozzle and boom shut-offs were much more common on ground spray equipment than aerial equipment. Applicator knowledge of nozzles and usage was limited, regardless of ground or aerial applicators, as only 28% of respondents provided a specific nozzle type used, indicating a need for educational efforts on nozzles and their importance in herbicide applications. Of the reported nozzle types, venturi nozzles and straight-stream nozzles were the most commonly used for ground and aerial spray equipment, respectively. Spray carrier volumes of 96.3 and 118.8 L ha−1 for ground spray equipment and 49.6 and 59.9 L ha−1 for aerial application equipment were the means of reported spray volumes for systemic and contact herbicides, respectively. Respondents indicated application optimization was a major benefit of utilizing newer application technologies, herbicide drift was a primary challenge, and research needs expressed by respondents included adjuvants, spray volume efficacy, and herbicide drift. Findings from this survey provided insight into current practices, technologies, and needs of Arkansas herbicide applicators. Research and education efforts can be implemented as a result to address aforementioned needs while providing applied research-based information to applicators based on current practices.

scholarly journals Practice Variation in the Care of Subclinical Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy: A National Survey of Physicians in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 1892-1906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freddy J K Toloza ◽  
Naykky M Singh Ospina ◽  
Rene Rodriguez-Gutierrez ◽  
Derek T O’Keeffe ◽  
Juan P Brito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
American Thyroid Association ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Endocrine Society ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Current Practices

Abstract Evidence regarding the effects of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) on adverse pregnancy outcomes and the ability of levothyroxine (LT4) treatment to prevent them is unclear. Available recommendations for the management of SCH during pregnancy are inconsistent. We conducted a nationwide survey among physicians assessing their knowledge of and current practices in the care of SCH in pregnancy and compared these with the most recent American Thyroid Association (ATA) recommendations. In this cross-sectional study, an online survey was sent to active US members of the Endocrine Society. This survey included questions about current practices and clinical scenarios aimed at assessing diagnostic evaluation, initiation of therapy, and follow-up in pregnant women with SCH. In total, 162 physicians completed the survey. ATA guidelines were reviewed by 76%, of whom 53% indicated that these guidelines actually changed their practice. Universal screening was the preferred screening approach (54%), followed by targeted screening (30%). For SCH diagnosis, most respondents (52%) endorsed a TSH level >2.5 mIU/L as a cutoff, whereas 5% endorsed a population-based cutoff as recommended by the ATA. The decision to initiate treatment varied depending on the specific clinical scenario; however, when LT4 was initiated, respondents expected a small/very small reduction in maternofetal complications. In conclusion, despite recently updated guidelines, there is still wide variation in clinical practices regarding the care of women with SCH in pregnancy. Highly reliable randomized trials are required to evaluate the effectiveness of the most uncertain treatment practices on the care of pregnant women with SCH.

scholarly journals Current Practices and Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of PKU in Latin America: A Multicenter Survey

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2566
Author(s):  
Soraia Poloni ◽  
Bruna Bento dos Santos ◽  
Ana Chiesa ◽  
Norma Specola ◽  
Marcela Pereyra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dietary Management ◽  
Group 14 ◽  
Inborn Errors ◽  
Nutrient Analysis ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Multicenter Survey ◽  
Current Practices

This study aimed to describe the current practices in the diagnosis and dietary management of phenylketonuria (PKU) in Latin America, as well as the main barriers to treatment. We developed a 44-item online survey aimed at health professionals. After a pilot test, the final version was sent to 25 practitioners working with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) in 14 countries. Our results include 22 centers in 13 countries. Most countries (12/13) screened newborns for PKU. Phenylalanine (Phe) targets at different ages were very heterogeneous among centers, with greater consistency at the 0–1 year age group (14/22 sought 120–240 µmol/L) and the lowest at >12 years (10 targets reported). Most countries had only unflavored powdered amino acid substitutes (10/13) and did not have low-protein foods (8/13). Only 3/13 countries had regional databases of the Phe content of foods, and only 4/22 centers had nutrient analysis software. The perceived obstacles to treatment were: low purchasing power (62%), limited/insufficient availability of low-protein foods (60%), poor adherence, and lack of technical resources to manage the diet (50% each). We observed a heterogeneous scenario in the dietary management of PKU, and most countries experienced a lack of dietary resources for both patients and health professionals.

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