Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2024
Review Practice GuidelineUpdated consensus guidelines for management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in Singapore: Integrating biologics, Janus kinase inhibitors and conventional therapies.
Since 2016, several therapies have been approved for treating atopic dermatitis (AD) in Singapore, including biologics, oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors and topical crisaborole. This study supplements the 2016 Singapore treatment guidelines for AD, focusing on newer therapies for moderate-to-severe disease, while revisiting older treatment regimens to accommodate changes in knowledge and practice. ⋯ This modified Delphi study generated consensus among Singapore dermatology experts, to update treatment guidelines in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The consensus statements developed are intended to supplement the 2016 Singapore treatment guidelines for AD. Further revisions may be required when new evidence and/or treatments become available.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2024
Unplanned hospitalisations among subsidised nursing home residents in Singapore: Insights from a data linkage study.
Hospitalisations can pose hazards and may not be an appropriate care setting for frail nursing home (NH) residents. Few studies have quantified the extent of NH resident hospitalisations in Singapore, hence we aimed to address this knowledge gap by studying characteristics of unplanned hospitalisations over a 1-year period. ⋯ We anticipate that unplanned hospitali-sation rate will increase over time, especially with an increasing number of residents who will be cared for in NHs. Our findings provide a baseline to inform stakeholders and develop strategies to address this growing problem.