Evaluating the Referral Process among Immigrants with Tuberculosis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinay Kumaran
Keyword(s):  
Referral Process

Identifying and Serving English Learners in Gifted Education: Looking Back and Moving Forward

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-335
Author(s):  
Rachel U. Mun ◽  
Vonna Hemmler ◽  
Susan Dulong Langley ◽  
Sharon Ware ◽  
E. Jean Gubbins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Gifted Education ◽  
English Learners ◽  
The United States ◽  
Effective Practices ◽  
Referral Process ◽  
Screening Assessment ◽  
Looking Back

Although the number of English learners (ELs) in the United States continues to increase, this population remains underserved by gifted and talented (GT) education programs across the nation. This underrepresentation represents a societal and research dilemma for reasons we address in this systematic review of the most effective practices documented to identify and serve ELs for GT programs. We examine 50 theoretical and empirical articles according to four major themes: nomination, screening/assessment, services, and identification models. We discuss identification recommendations, including outreach and professional learning to foster stakeholder recognition of GT potential in all ELs, an equitable referral process based on a multiple-lens approach, and observation of students completing problem-solving tasks. Finally, we address perceived best practices in serving GT ELs, including making accommodations for ELs in GT programs.

ONE YEAR RETROSPECTIVE AUDIT OF CNS MALIGNANCY 2 WW REFERRALS

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
pp. e4.126-e4
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Ashton ◽  
Benjamin Smeeton ◽  
Stuart Weatherby
Keyword(s):  
Waiting Times ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Referral Process ◽  
Radiological Imaging ◽  
Outpatient Appointment ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Subsequent Time ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
One Year ◽  
Cns Malignancy

BackgroundSince its introduction in 2000, concerns have been raised about the two week wait (2 WW) referral system for suspected malignancy. Studies have demonstrated poor compliance to guidelines, low detection rates and questioned the time effectiveness of the referral process.MethodAll patients referred under the 2 WW system for suspected CNS malignancy to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Hospitals NHS trust, over a one-year period were retrospectively audited. Data was gained from clinic letters and radiological imaging. The aims were to determine the number of referrals, their appropriateness and subsequent time taken to outpatient appointment, imaging and final diagnosis.Results103 referrals were made between September 2013 and September 2014 with just 48.5% fulfilling NICE referral guidelines for suspected CNS malignancy. Just three tumours were diagnosed with guidelines identifying all of these. Only 28% of 2 WW referrals received diagnostic imaging and an outpatient appointment within two weeks.ConclusionsUnnecessary referrals are placing strain on the 2 WW system. We suggest that a potential solution is for general practitioners to refer patients for imaging at the same time as they make their neurological 2 WW referral in order to cut down waiting times.

scholarly journals Anticoagulation service: improving the referral process

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. u204229.w1833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Davies ◽  
Ryan Geleit
Keyword(s):  
Referral Process ◽  
Anticoagulation Service

scholarly journals Patient access: Enhancing the referral process

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-162
Author(s):  
E.D. Cruz ◽  
B.R. Kersten ◽  
C.G. Wallis ◽  
S.H. Basquez ◽  
Y. Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Referral Process ◽  
Patient Access

scholarly journals Pregnancy and parenting experiences of women with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijie Ren ◽  
Cancan Song ◽  
Chunling Xia ◽  
Nan Wang ◽  
Yan Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
Referral Process ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Abstract Background Qualitative research can reflect the actual thoughts and experience of research subjects and can be used to explore the experiences of women presenting with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) to facilitate the provision of targeted psychological support. Methods A semi-structured interview method was used to assess the pregnancy and parenting experiences of women with TTTS. Colaizzi method was used for data analysis. Results Eighteen women participated in the study. We found that women with TTTS during pregnancy experienced persistent worry about their children’s health from the disease diagnosis to the subsequent parenting processes, even in case of minor changes in their children’s health. The lack of an efficient referral process and health information increased their uncertainty about their children’s health. Conclusion In addition to the children’s health, other difficulties encountered during pregnancy and parenting may aggravate the pressure. Clinicians in the first-visit hospital and foetal medicine centre should improve the referral process and establish a follow-up system to provide women with health information and psychological support.

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