A5065574860- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
University of Toronto
2011-2024
University Health Network
2011-2020
Toronto General Hospital
2009-2019
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
2017
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2014
Hospital for Sick Children
2012-2013
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
2013
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
2013
Cancer Institute (WIA)
2013
SickKids Foundation
2012
A good nursing handover process is a crucial part of providing quality care in modern healthcare environment. The conservation patient data during the vital to ensure continuity and safe practice. Any errors or omissions made may have dangerous consequences. authors observed 12 simulated patients over five consecutive cycles between nurses. Three styles were used amount loss was recorded for each style. purely verbal style resulted all after three cycles. note-taking (the traditional most...
With the increase in shift pattern work for junior doctors NHS, accurate handover of patient clinical information is great importance. There no published method that forms gold standard and there are large variations practice. This study aims to compare reliability three different methods.We observed 12 simulated patients over five consecutive cycles between SHOs on a one-to-one basis. Three styles were used numerical scoring system assessed lost per cycle.After cycles, only 2.5% was...
A postal survey of 500 general practitioners (GPs) in south-west England was undertaken to evaluate the levels undergraduate and postgraduate otolaryngology training and/or experience received by GPs that area. Most had two weeks ENT, which involved no formal assessment. Three-quarters considered this inadequate. quarter completed a hospital post ENT prior entering practice, most lasted three months. Sixty-one per cent some form courses, lectures or sessions. Almost half Seventy-five stated...
Abstract Objectives: To measure the thermal properties of operative endoscopes used in otorhinolaryngological practice. Methods: A series varying diameters and angulations were attached to a light source temperature measurements taken their shaft tip; measurement was also 5 mm front endoscope tip. Results: Temperature changes took place rapidly. The amount heat produced by maximal at tip, with larger diameter attaining higher temperature. Temperatures on tip reached relatively constant...
Objective Conventional computed tomography (CT) imaging is the standard technique for temporal bone diseases, whereas cone‐beam CT (CBCT) a very fast tool with significant less radiation dose compared conventional CT. We hypothesize that system intraoperative provides comparable image quality to diagnostic identifying anatomical landmarks in cadaveric specimens. Study Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting University tertiary care facility. Subjects and Methods Twenty bones were affixed into...
Catastrophizing is a maladaptive thought process that involves irrational fear and worry about anticipated or actual symptoms. Although clinically relevant, the role of catastrophizing in patients with chronic dizziness imbalance has not yet been explored to our knowledge.To validate measure assess its association dizziness-related disability compared other negative affect constructs (eg, anxiety depression).For this retrospective medical record review, Dizziness Scale (DCS),...
Background: Information leaflets are commonly used in Speech and Language Therapy Departments. Despite widespread use, they can be of variable quality. Aims: To revise current departmental using the National Health Service (NHS) Toolkit for Producing Patient to test effect that this has on readability scores text. Methods & Procedures: Twenty existing were revised with help NHS Information. Readability statistics calculated each leaflet before after revision. Outcomes Results: The mean...
Aims and Methods The internet is an important source of mental health information. Given variable literacy levels in the general public, patient information websites need to be easily readable prevent misunderstanding consequent misinformation about problems being propagated. aim was ascertain readability containing schizophrenia. Twenty schizophrenia generated by Google® were analysed for Flesch Reading Ease Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. Results According standardised classification, 40%...