Sante Publique
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Overcrowding of emergency services is a widespread problem in western countries. This situation results in negative patient outcomes and influences the quality of care. Standing orders are a possible way to improve the quality and performance of the health system. The aim of this article is to identify, based on a review of the literature, the effects of standing orders initiated by triage nurses in emergency services on the quality of care. ⋯ Standing orders initiated by triage nurses in emergency services can have positive effects on the quality of care provided to the patient. Further research with more robust study designs is needed.
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Motorcycle taxis occupy a major place in urban transport. Motorcycle taxi drivers are exposed to occupational risk factors (ORF) including air pollution. The objective of this study was to evaluate these ORF among motorcycle taxi drivers and their perceptions of air pollution. ⋯ Motorcycle taxi drivers have a poor perception of ORF and the severity of exposure to air pollution in this occupation. There is a need to take action to promote the health of this population.
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These results suggest approaches to encourage the development of care provider skills, standardized practices and rational prescription to help improve medication use in the elderly..
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This exploratory study was designed to investigate the representations of radiotherapists in relation to personalized medicine. On the basis of current?>' available radiotherapy predictive tests, we tried to understand how these tests could be used in routine radiotherapy practice and in what way this possible change of practices could affect the role of radiotherapists in treatment protocols. ⋯ Based on textual data analysis, a second national quantitative phase was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire. Crossover analysis of the two datasets highlighted the interest of radiotherapists in personalized medicine and the use of predictive tests, while indicating certain limitations and concerns in relation to ethical issues related to personalized medicine in oncology and the physician's position.