A5083585031- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Risk and Portfolio Optimization
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Scheduling and Timetabling Solutions
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
2021-2022
Abstract Objective Patients with epilepsy who do not respond to two trials of appropriate antiepileptic drugs are considered have drug‐resistant (DRE). The International League Against Epilepsy recommends patients DRE be referred for surgical evaluation; however, prior literature suggests this is an underutilized intervention, especially in the pediatric setting. This study captures practices North American neurologists regarding management and factors that may promote or limit referrals...
Abstract This paper describes a solution approach for stochastic multi‐resource multi‐patient staff scheduling problems in inpatient units. Our has four steps. First, we classify patients into number of groups with similar care‐provider requirements. Second, predictive Markov model captures patients' flow the unit and provides prediction each group future. allows us to generate potentially large set possible system utilization scenarios over planning horizon. Third, mixed‐integer programming...
Background: The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) plays a crucial role in patient’s diagnosis and management for seizures epilepsy. duration of stay required to obtain adequate information is not clear, especially the pediatric population. In this study, we examine whether one four day length EMU sufficient necessary information. Methods: Retrospective review 522 admissions (2014-2021). Included any patient admitted CHEO’s time. Results: average admission was 1.75 days with 35.7% patients...
Background: The International League Against Epilepsy recommends patients with drug resistant epilepsy (DRE) be referred for surgical evaluation, however prior literature suggests this is an underutilized intervention. This study captures practices of North American pediatric neurologists regarding the management DRE and factors which may promote or limit referrals evaluation. Methods: A REDCap survey distributed via Child Neurology Society mailing list to practicing in America. “R” was used...