A5052036045- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Stoma care and complications
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Hernia repair and management
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Sleep and related disorders
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
The University of Texas at Austin
2021-2025
Hunter College
2024
City University of New York
2024
Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center
2015-2022
Dartmouth College
2016-2022
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2022
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
2022
Creative Commons
2022
Primary Source
2021
Cotton (United States)
2021
Abstract Patients have common and personalized questions about expected outcomes after colon cancer treatment. Surgeons oncologists can use high-quality clinical counseling patient-reported to identify what matters most each patient. This article reviews patient-centered how elicit outcomes, preferences, values for patients facing cancer.
Background/Objectives: Recent reports reflect the increased enthusiasm for restorative reconstruction after a proctectomy (LAR) rectal cancer in appropriate candidates. Despite this, abdominoperineal resection (APR) remains common. We aimed to examine effect of colorectal surgeon density hospital referral region (HRR) on rates LARs and APRs performed. Methods: conducted retrospective cohort study Medicare-participating hospitals United States fiscal year 2014. Our was all Medicare...
Diverticular disease is a common gastrointestinal diagnosis with over 2.7 million clinic visits yearly. National guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons state that "the decision to recommend elective sigmoid colectomy after recovery uncomplicated acute diverticulitis should be individualized." However, tools individualize this are lacking.
Objective To (1) characterise (A) the lived experiences and (B) information needs of patients with rectal cancer; (2) compare to perceived colorectal surgeons. Design We conducted 1-hour semistructured qualitative interviews, dual independent transcript coding thematic analysis. Setting/participants Interviews included cancer survivors (stages I–III), some accompanied by caregivers, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center experienced Results performed 25 interviews involving 30 participants,...
Patient reported outcomes refer to, "Any report of the status a patient's health condition that comes directly from patient, without interpretation response by clinician or anyone else" (US Food and Drug Administration, 2009) [1]. These can include anything matters to patients including quality life, pain, number bowel movements. outcome measures tools instruments help measure these outcomes. be done using validated tools, those have undergone rigorous testing psychometric validation,...
Nonoperative management has been reported to decrease symptoms from common anorectal conditions such as chronic anal fissures and hemorrhoids. The effects of these interventions on bowel function are unknown.This study aims perform a prospective evaluation patient-reported outcomes nonoperative for hemorrhoid disease.This is prospective, observational study.Patient-reported outcome measures were collected the clinical practice division colon rectal surgery at tertiary referral center.All...
Background:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder disease is a common surgical procedure performed in hospitals throughout the world. This study evaluates major factors that contribute to postoperative length of stay patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Methods:We analyzed data 5-hospital community health system from December 1, 2008 January 31, 2009. The natural logarithm was modeled evaluate significant and contributions.Results:Included analysis were 232 patients. Three...
Ivatury, Srinivas J. M.D., M.H.A.; Durand, Marie-Anne Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Phil.; Elwyn, Glyn Ph.D. Author Information
Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the communication challenges and successes that people with ostomies experienced during their healthcare encounters. Design We conducted semistructured interviews ostomies. Interviews focused on important social situations health strategies for managing these situations. transcribed coded them create themes. Participants were eligible participate if they above age 18 have had an ostomy at least a year. 27 participated in study. Setting...
BACKGROUND: Colostomy creation is a common procedure performed in colon and rectal surgery. Outcomes by technique have not been well studied. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated outcomes related to open versus laparoscopic colostomy creation. DESIGN: was retrospective review of patients undergoing using univariate multivariate propensity score analyses. SETTINGS: Hospitals participating the American College Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database were included. PATIENTS:...
BACKGROUND: Patient education materials are created by professional organizations to inform patients about their disease and its treatment. However, it remains unclear if these appropriate for patients. OBJECTIVE: This study aims broadly evaluate the with colorectal cancer. DESIGN: from National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Institute, American Society of Colon Rectal Surgeons were assessed quantitatively using 1) Flesch-Kincaid readability formula 2) Education Material Assessment Tool. The...