A5020948646- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Dalhousie University
2016-2025
Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre
2016-2025
Hai Phong University
2024
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
2020-2024
Texas Tech University
2024
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
2024
Health Sciences Centre
2022
International Society of Nephrology
2020
University of Utah
2018
Sutter Medical Center
2018
Early diffuse scleroderma (systemic sclerosis; SSc) has no proven treatment. This study was undertaken to examine the efficacy of methotrexate (MTX) in improving skin and other disease parameters early SSc.Seventy-one patients with SSc <3 years' duration were enrolled a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Thirty-five treated MTX 36 placebo. Treatment administered for 12 months. The primary outcome measures score (as determined 2 different indices) physician...
To assess the efficacy of glucosamine sulfate in knee osteoarthritis (OA).A 4-center, 6-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled discontinuation trial was conducted 137 current users with OA who had experienced at least moderate improvement pain after starting glucosamine. Study medication dosage equivalent to taken prior study (maximum 1,500 mg/day). Followup continued for 6 months or until disease flare, whichever occurred first. The primary outcome proportion flares and placebo...
Background: Variability in graft retention with subsequent undercorrection remains a significant limitation of autologous fat grafting. The authors evaluated whether mouse model could be improved via supplementation alternatively activated M2 macrophages, cells known to play critical role tissue repair. Methods: Grafts from C57BL/6 inguinal pads were supplemented macrophages generated by intraperitoneal Brewer's thioglycollate injection and vitro culture. saline or injected under recipient...
To date, there has been little research on shared decision making and decisional outcomes in pediatric surgery. The objectives of this study were to describe the level conflict regret experienced by parents considering otoplasty for their children, determine if they are related perceptions making.Prospective cohort clinical study.Sixty-five consecutive children who underwent surgical consultation prospectively enrolled. Participants completed Demographic Form, Decisional Conflict Scale,...
Objective . To assess the outcomes of functional rhinoplasty for nasal valve incompetence and to evaluate an in-office test used select appropriate surgical techniques. Methods Patients with obstruction due were enrolled. The modified Cottle maneuver was internal external valves help method. evaluation (ROE) form a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) breathing compare preoperative postoperative symptoms. Results Forty-nine patients underwent evaluation. Of those, 35 isolated batten or...
Objective The aim of this study was to describe the level decisional conflict experienced by parents considering surgery for their children and determine if perceptions shared decision making are related. Study design Prospective cohort study. Setting Academic pediatric otolaryngology clinic. Subjects methods Sixty‐five consecutive who underwent surgical consultation elective otolaryngological procedures were prospectively enrolled. Participants completed Shared Decision Making Questionnaire...
Cancer causes substantial emotional and psychosocial distress, which may be exacerbated by delays in treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted increased wait times for many patients with cancer. In this study, the distress associated waiting cancer surgery during was investigated. This cross-sectional, convergent mixed-methods study included lower priority disease first wave of at an academic, tertiary care hospital eastern Canada. Participants underwent semi-structured interviews...
Shared decision making is a process in which clinicians and patients make health care decisions collaborative manner using the most up-to-date evidence, while considering patient values preferences. thought to have positive influence on decision-making medicine.To describe level of decisional conflict regret experienced by parents surgery for their children determine relations among conflict, regret, shared making.A prospective cohort study was conducted at an academic pediatric...
There are limited data on the effect of otoplasty health-related quality life in children with prominent ears. Predictors quality-of-life outcomes have not been well studied.In this retrospective cohort study, 79 patients aged 18 years and younger who underwent otoplasty, their parents, were asked to complete a survey, which included Glasgow Children's Benefit Inventory Pediatric Quality Life Inventory, assess parent-reported changes current life, respectively. Other collected demographics,...
Objective Tympanostomy tube (TT) placement is common in children; however, family‐centeredness and utility of online information used for decision making understanding unknown. We evaluate the quality leading Internet resources describing TT placement. Study Design Cross‐sectional descriptive design. Methods performed a Google (Menlo Park, CA) search terms related to TTs. defined using scaled readability measures (Flesch Reading Ease Flesch‐Kincaid Grade‐Level), understandability...