International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Observational StudyScreening of Hepatitis A and B Seropositivity among Turkish Healthcare Providers Admitted to Occupational Health Services.
This study aimed to determine the protection rates against hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV), among healthcare providers (HCPs). The occupational health service data of Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital between January 2020 and December 2020 were evaluated for this retrospective observational study. Of the 1,722 participants aged 34.40 ± 9.16 years, 48.6% (n = 861) were male, and 55.0% (n = 975) were doctors and nurses. ⋯ HAV protection was higher in HCPs aged 31-50 years and over 50 years than in those aged 18-30 years (OR: 2.046, 95% CI = 1.647-2.541; OR: 3.615, 95% CI = 2.164-6.037, respectively). In this study, one out of every two HCPs aged 18-30 years admitted to the occupational health control services had not yet received the HAV vaccine. The low levels of HBV protection among HCPs in the emergency department highlight the need for occupational health screening and HBV vaccination for HCPs working in emergency services in hospitals.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Perfectionism and Emotional Intelligence: A Person-Centered Approach.
This study examined the relationship between perfectionistic concerns (PC) and perfectionistic strivings (PS) with the subcomponents of emotional intelligence (EI) through a latent class person-centered approach. A sample of 1582 Ecuadorian adolescents (619 females) aged from 12 to 18 was employed. ⋯ High perfectionism significantly scored higher on emotional attention in comparison with the moderate and nonperfectionism classes, with small and moderate effect sizes. Overall, results suggest that people with high perfectionism might be at greater risk of developing maladaptive emotional self-regulation strategies, such as rumination, because of their tendency to excessively attend their negative mood states.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Evaluating the Optimal Operating Table Height for ProSeal-LMA™ Insertion.
ProSeal-Laryngeal Mask Airway™ (P-LMA™) is one of the commonly used laryngeal mask airways. Despite the proper insertion technique, suboptimal positioning and airway morbidity still occurs. This study explored the possibility of the operating table height position affecting successful P-LMA™ placement. ⋯ The lowest rib margin anatomical landmark can be used as a guide in achieving the optimal operating table height for successful P-LMA™ placement.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Association between Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and the CHA2DS2-VASc Score in Atrial Fibrillation Patients.
In our previous studies, we found a disordered taxonomic composition and function of gut microbiota (GM) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. However, direct evidence about the association between dysbiotic microbiota and thromboembolic risk in AF is lacking. ⋯ Imbalance of GM and microbial dysfunction are involved in aggravated thromboembolic risk of AF.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Prognostic Value of Lymphocyte-to-White Blood Cell Ratio for In-Hospital Mortality in Infective Endocarditis Patients.
The prognosis of Infective endocarditis (IE) is poor, and we conducted this investigation to evaluate the worth of admission lymphocyte-to-white blood cell ratio (LWR) for prediction of short-term outcome in IE patients. ⋯ LMR is an independent, simple, universal, inexpensive, and reliable prognostic parameter to identify high-risk IE patients for in-hospital mortality.