Patrick L. Johnson
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View article: Emergency Hernia Repair Outcomes for Patients With and Without Established Hernia Care With a Surgeon
Emergency Hernia Repair Outcomes for Patients With and Without Established Hernia Care With a Surgeon Open
This cohort study examines the impact of prior established hernia care with a surgeon on postoperative outcomes after emergent hernia repair.
View article: Evaluation and Implication of Case Volume Variation in Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers
Evaluation and Implication of Case Volume Variation in Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers Open
Objective: To evaluate variation in case volume and procedural volume across level 1 and 2 U.S. trauma centers. Background: When trauma center distribution does not fit regional needs, the longstanding volume-outcomes relationship in traum…
View article: Changes in surgical quality and access after rural hospital closures
Changes in surgical quality and access after rural hospital closures Open
There are rising concerns about the effects of rural hospital closure on access to and quality of care for impacted patients, but little remains known about surgical care. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of hosp…
View article: Venous thromboembolism events in trauma patients after hospital discharge
Venous thromboembolism events in trauma patients after hospital discharge Open
BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is common after major injury. This elevated VTE risk likely continues beyond hospital discharge, but a lack of postdischarge surveillance limits our understanding of this complication and opportuniti…
View article: 2Are the complexities of professional practice supported by university policy?
2Are the complexities of professional practice supported by university policy? Open
Many university degree programs require some form of professional accreditation through industry experience therefore it is desirable that the administration and delivery of these university programs reflect and support industry standards …