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View article: Implementation of Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in cardiac surgery
Implementation of Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in cardiac surgery Open
Objective: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) screening and decolonization is a guideline-recommended treatment for the prevention of surgical site infections in cardiac surgery. This study aimed to formally assess the barriers and facilitators as…
View article: A formalized shared decision-making process with individualized decision aids for older patients referred for cardiac surgery
A formalized shared decision-making process with individualized decision aids for older patients referred for cardiac surgery Open
Institution of a formalized SDM process including individualized decision aids improved comprehension of risks, benefits and alternatives to cardiac surgery, as well as decisional quality, and did not result in increased levels of anxiety.
View article: Examining The Association Between Domains Of Frailty And 6-Month Changes In Health-Related Quality Of Life, Living Status, And Treatment Decisional Regret Among Older Patients Referred For Cardiac Surgery
Examining The Association Between Domains Of Frailty And 6-Month Changes In Health-Related Quality Of Life, Living Status, And Treatment Decisional Regret Among Older Patients Referred For Cardiac Surgery Open
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020…
View article: Development of Shared Decision-Making Training Module for Patients Facing Preference-Sensitive Decisions regarding Major Surgical Procedures
Development of Shared Decision-Making Training Module for Patients Facing Preference-Sensitive Decisions regarding Major Surgical Procedures Open
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators of Cost Awareness in Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) Surgery
Barriers and Facilitators of Cost Awareness in Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) Surgery Open
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020…
View article: Impact of Clopidogrel Stop Interval on Major Adverse Bleeding Events in Cardiac Surgery
Impact of Clopidogrel Stop Interval on Major Adverse Bleeding Events in Cardiac Surgery Open
A clopidogrel stop interval of 3-4 days preoperatively was not associated with an increased risk for major bleeding complications.
View article: 6 Year Follow-up of Aortic Valve Reoperation Rates: Carpentier-Edwards Perimount vs St. Jude Medical Trifecta
6 Year Follow-up of Aortic Valve Reoperation Rates: Carpentier-Edwards Perimount vs St. Jude Medical Trifecta Open
Background The Carpentier-Edwards Perimount valves have a proven track record in aortic valve replacement: good durability, hemodynamic performance, rates of survival, and infrequent valve-related complications and PPM. The St. Jude Medica…
View article: The Role of Response-Shift in Studies Assessing Quality of Life Outcomes Among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
The Role of Response-Shift in Studies Assessing Quality of Life Outcomes Among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review Open
Objective: Response-shift has been cited as an important measurement consideration when assessing patient reported quality of life (QoL) outcomes over time among patients with severe chronic conditions. Here we report the results of a syst…