Irish journal of medical science
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In this prospective observational clinical study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum mu-opioid receptor (MOR) levels according to menstrual cycle phases on postoperative pain scores and analgesic requirements. ⋯ gov ).
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The Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST) is a method that evaluates lower extremity muscle strength and balance level. The aim of this study is to test the validity and reliability of the FTSST in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) whose lower extremity muscle strength and balance levels are adversely affected. ⋯ In line with the findings of our study, we think that FTSST is a simple, easy, and reproducible method for evaluating lower extremity muscle strength, balance level, functional status, and pain in patients with NSCLBP.
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A full set of pre-operative bloods is being done on nearly all trauma patients who are admitted to our institute for surgery-regardless of variables such as patient age, injury sustained, or co-morbidities. This leads to unnecessary bloods being taken. ⋯ We have demonstrated that an excessive amount of unnecessary pre-operative bloods have been taken using the current blood schedule. A pragmatic pre-operative blood schedule can lead to significant actual cost savings.
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The aim of this audit was to assess the effect of new guidelines on virtual triage referrals to an Irish eye emergency department (EED) during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ This audit addressed the need to reduce footfall during the COVID-19 pandemic, identified suitable avenues of referrals for certain conditions, and demonstrated that these guidelines significantly reduced the number of patients presenting to EED with conditions amenable to phone review or clinic follow-up.
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This study aimed to determine how an early occupational therapy (OT) intervention affected hospital length of stay (LOS) in a sample of patients with a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ These results suggest that providing early OT interventions to patients with moderate and severe TBIs can help decrease their LOS, which can contribute to reduced treatment costs.