bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Acute and 1‐Year Hospitalization Costs for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results From the TRANSLATE‐ACS Registry
Authors: Cowper Patricia A. , Knight J. David , Davidson‐Ray Linda , Peterson Eric D. , Wang Tracy Y. , Mark Daniel B. ,   the TRANSLATE‐ACS Investigators
Published: April 2019

Background
Hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (MI) in the United States is both common and expensive, but those features alone provide little insight into cost‐saving opportunities.

Methods and Results
To understand the cost drivers during hospitalization for acute MI and in the following year, we prospectively studied 11 969 patients with acute MI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention at 233 US hospitals (2010–2013) from the TRANSLATE‐ACS (Treatment With ADP Receptor Inhibitors: Longitudinal Assessment of Treatment Patterns and Events After Acute Coronary Syndrome) registry. Baseline costs were collected in a random subset (n=4619 patients, 54% ST‐segment–elevation MI [STEMI]), while follow‐up costs out to 1 year were collected for all patients. The mean index length of stay was 3.1 days (for both STEMI and non‐STEMI) and mean intensive care unit length of stay was 1.2 days (1.4 days for STEMI and 1.0 days for non‐STEMI). Index hospital costs averaged $18 931 ($19 327 for STEMI, $18 465 for non‐STEMI), with 45% catheterization laboratory–related and 20% attributable to postprocedure hospital stay. Patient factors, including severity of illness and extent of coronary disease, and hospital characteristics, including for profit status and geographic region, identified significant variations in cost. Intensive care was used for 53% of non‐STEMI and increased costs by $3282. Postdischarge 1‐year costs averaged $8037, and 48% of patients were rehospitalized (half within 2 months and 57% with a cardiovascular diagnosis).

Conclusions
While much of the cost of patients with acute MI treated with percutaneous coronary intervention is probably not modifiable by the care team, cost reductions are still possible through quality‐preserving practice efficiencies, such as need‐based use rather than routine use of intensive care unit for patients with stable non‐STEMI.

Clinical Trial Registration

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. Unique identifier: NCT00097591.
A revision of the weevil genus Procas Stephens (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea: Erirhinidae)
Authors: THOMPSON RICHARD T. 
Published: April 2019

The Holarctic weevil genus Procas Stephens, 1831 is revised for the first time. Six species are recognized: four in the western Palaearctic Region, one in the eastern Palaearctic Region and one in the Nearctic Region. One new species, P. michaelis, sp. n. is described from Spain and one new subspecies, P. picipes levantinus, ssp. n. is described from the Levant. P. picipes (Marsham, 1802), sp. rev. and P. p. steveni (Gyllenhal, 1835), ssp. rev. are released from synonymy with P. armillatus (Fabricius, 1801). The species are separated using, among others, characters derived from sternite 8 of the male which is here used at species level for the first time. Related genera are discussed. Notodermus Desbrochers, 1875, gen. rev. and Apachiscelus Desbrochers, 1875, gen. rev. are released from synonymy with Procas. Pseudypera Voss, 1936, is returned to synonymy with Notodermus (stat. rev.). Syrdariellia Ter-Minassian, 1978 = Theanellus Reitter, 1912, syn. n. Hypera siccensis (Normand, 1951), comb. n. (ex Procas) = H. pollux (Fabricius, 1796), syn. n. Procas cottyi Perris, 1864 = P. armillatus (Fabricius, 1801), syn. rev. The following new combinations are made in Theanellus: T. alepensis (Pic), comb. n. (ex Procas); T. alternans (Faust, 1885), comb. n. (ex Procas); T. testaceus (Bajtenov, 1974), comb. n. (ex Procas); T. antoinei (Hustache, 1932), comb. n. (ex Procas); T. fastidiosus (Pic, 1904b), comb. n. (ex Procas). The relationships of the taxa are shown in a simple dendrogram, together with their habitats which vary from very wet to very dry.
A Prototype Quantitative Precipitation Estimation Algorithm for Operational S-Band Polarimetric Radar Utilizing Specific Attenuation and Specific Differential Phase. Part II: Performance Verification and Case Study Analysis
Authors: Cocks Stephen B. , Tang Lin , Zhang Pengfei , Ryzhkov Alexander , Kaney Brian , Elmore Kimberly L. , Wang Yadong , Zhang Jian , Howard Kenneth 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
The quantitative precipitation estimate (QPE) algorithm developed and described in Part I was validated using data collected from 33 Weather Surveillance Radar 1988-Doppler (WSR-88D) radars on 37 calendar days east of the Rocky Mountains. A key physical parameter to the algorithm is the parameter alpha α, defined as the ratio of specific attenuation A to specific differential phase KDP. Examination of a significant sample of tropical and continental precipitation events indicated that α was sensitive to changes in drop size distribution and exhibited lower (higher) values when there were lower (higher) concentrations of larger (smaller) rain drops. As part of the performance assessment, the prototype algorithm generated QPEs utilizing a real-time estimated and a fixed α were created and evaluated. The results clearly indicated ~26% lower errors and a 26% better bias ratio with the QPE utilizing a real-time estimated α as opposed to using a fixed value as was done in previous studies. Comparisons between the QPE utilizing a real-time estimated α and the operational dual-polarization (dual-pol) QPE used on the WSR-88D radar network showed the former exhibited ~22% lower errors, 7% less bias, and 5% higher correlation coefficient when compared to quality controlled gauge totals. The new QPE also provided much better estimates for moderate to heavy precipitation events and performed better in regions of partial beam blockage than the operational dual-pol QPE.
Comparison of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Japan Diabetes Society reference methods for conversion to the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program values
Authors: Nakajima Katsuyuki , Koyama Isao , Watanabe Makoto , Nakamura Masakazu , Miyamoto Yoshihiro , Tokita Yoshiharu , Sakamaki Koji , Yatsuzuka Shin-Ichi , Shimomura Yohnosuke 
Published: April 2019

Background The national programmes for the harmonization of haemoglobin A1c measurement in the US and Japan are based on differently designated comparison methods. The future basis for international standardization is expected to be the reference system developed by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Working Group on haemoglobin A1c Standardization. The aim of the present study is to compare the relationship between the IFCC reference method (RM) and Japanese Diabetes Society (JDS) RM used for the conversion to the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP) values. Methods Three different method-comparison studies were performed. All blood samples were measured at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Centers (Lipid Reference Laboratories) that serve as Level 1 reference laboratories of the NGSP Network. Regression equations were calculated for the IFCC RM and JDS RM for the conversion to NGSP values. Results Differences were found between the haemoglobin A1c values of the IFCC RM and those of JDS. However, in all cases, the relationships of the IFCC RM and JDS RM were linear and commutable. The relationship is described by the following regression equations: NGSP-HbA1c = 0.915(IFCC-HbA1c) + 2.15% (r2 = 0.998); JDS/JSCC-HbA1c = 0.927(IFCC-HbA1c) + 1.73% (r2 = 0.997). Conclusion There is a firm and reproducible link between the IFCC and JDS-HbA1c values. However, the values calibrated by JDS RM were consistently and significantly higher than the IFCC values (0.1–0.2%) when used for conversion to the NGSP values.
Formative research on devising a street play to create awareness about mental illness: Cultural adaptation and targeted approach
Authors: Loganathan Santosh , Varghese Mathew 
Published: April 2019

Background: Poor awareness about mental health and illness is one of the causes for the large treatment gap for all mental disorders across India. Material: We used both qualitative and quantitative methods in devising a street play to enhance knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about mental illness. Discussion: The formative research enabled the intervention to remain culturally appropriate to the socio-cultural practices of the targeted rural audience. Conclusion: Targeted audiences need to be understood carefully for their beliefs and notions about mental health and sickness. Their socio-cultural practices need incorporation in street plays to make them relevant and meaningful.
Morphometrical structural analysis of inter-thread pores in woven fabrics with the use of computer image analysis
Authors: Owczarek Magdalena 
Published: April 2019

The main aim of the study is to present a new innovative method designed by the author of non-destructive, accurate and morphometrical identification of fabric structural parameters, individual inter-thread pores (ITPs) in particular. The description parameters and fabric structure assessment methodology with the use of digital image analysis with author's copyrighted MagFABRIC software were created specifically for this analysis. The ITP parameters were described in three aspects: size, shape and location in the fabric structure. The study was conducted on two groups of fabrics: plain and twill weave. The need for a bimodal analysis of the fabric structure parameters was indicated, as it allowed for the structure differences identification in the test fabrics. The analysis results were compared to the air permeability test. The developed methodology is relevant to specialized fabrics (e.g. barrier fabrics, industrial filters and any other fabric where the ITP area is an important parameter).
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the role of a heparin-bonded circuit
Authors: Pabst Dirk , Boone Jacqueline B , Soleimani Behzad , Brehm Christoph E 
Published: April 2019

Background: In patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and who develop heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, there is no clear evidence to support changing to a non-heparin-coated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit. Our goal was to evaluate clinical outcomes of patients who were continued on heparin-bonded circuits despite diagnosed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Methods: We completed a single-center retrospective study of all patients who underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support from July 2008 to July 2017 and were tested heparin-induced thrombocytopenia positive while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. After diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, mean platelet count (k/µL) was measured on consecutive days for 14 days. Results: Out of 455 patients, 14 (3.1%) had a diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia by serotonin release assay and systemic heparin treatment was discontinued in every case. In total, 11 of the heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients (78.6%) survived to discharge. The overall survival of all 455 extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients was 54.1%. Platelets counts after discontinuation of systemic heparin in the heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients increased from a mean of 59.8 k/µL at time of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia diagnosis to a mean of 280.2 k/µL at 14 days after discontinuation of heparin despite continuation of the heparin-bonded circuit. Platelet count increased in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support after discontinuation of systemic heparin even if maintained on the heparin-bonded circuit. Conclusion: Discontinuation of systemic heparin but continuation of heparin-coated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits appeared to be an appropriate response for our extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–supported patients who developed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Survival in this group was not significantly different to those patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation without heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Larger studies should evaluate the safety of heparin-bonded extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients.
Effectiveness of electrical stimulation therapy in improving arm function after stroke: a systematic review and a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Authors: Yang Jheng-Dao , Liao Chun-De , Huang Shih-Wei , Tam Ka-Wai , Liou Tsan-Hon , Lee Yu-Hao , Lin Chia-Yun , Chen Hung-Chou 
Published: April 2019

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of electrical stimulation in arm function recovery after stroke. Methods: Data were obtained from the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Scopus databases from their inception until 12 January 2019. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting the effects of electrical stimulation on the recovery of arm function after stroke were selected. Results: Forty-eight RCTs with a total of 1712 patients were included in the analysis. The body function assessment, Upper-Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment, indicated more favorable outcomes in the electrical stimulation group than in the placebo group immediately after treatment (23 RCTs ( n = 794): standard mean difference (SMD) = 0.67, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.51–0.84) and at follow-up (12 RCTs ( n = 391): SMD = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.35–0.97). The activity assessment, Action Research Arm Test, revealed superior outcomes in the electrical stimulation group than those in the placebo group immediately after treatment (10 RCTs ( n = 411): SMD = 0.70, 95% CI = 0.39–1.02) and at follow-up (8 RCTs ( n = 289): SMD = 0.93, 95% CI = 0.34–1.52). Other activity assessments, including Wolf Motor Function Test, Box and Block Test, and Motor Activity Log, also revealed superior outcomes in the electrical stimulation group than those in the placebo group. Comparisons between three types of electrical stimulation (sensory, cyclic, and electromyography-triggered electrical stimulation) groups revealed no significant differences in the body function and activity. Conclusion: Electrical stimulation therapy can effectively improve the arm function in stroke patients.
Dynamic Lycra® orthoses as an adjunct to arm rehabilitation after stroke: a single-blind, two-arm parallel group, randomized controlled feasibility trial
Authors: Morris Jacqui H , John Alexandra , Wedderburn Lucy , Rauchhaus Petra , Donnan Peter T 
Published: April 2019

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of dynamic Lycra® orthoses as an adjunct to arm rehabilitation after stroke and to explore the magnitude and direction of change on arm outcomes. Design: This is a single-blind, two-arm parallel group, feasibility randomized controlled trial. Setting: In-patient rehabilitation. Subjects: The study participants were stroke survivors with arm hemiparesis two to four weeks after stroke receiving in-patient rehabilitation. Interventions: Participants were randomized 2:1 to wear Lycra® gauntlets for eight hours daily for eight weeks, plus usual rehabilitation ( n = 27), or to usual rehabilitation only ( n = 16). Main measures: Recruitment, retention, fidelity, adverse events and completeness of data collection were examined at 8 and 16 weeks; arm function (activity limitation; Action Research Arm Test, Motor Activity Log) and impairment (Nine-hole Peg Test, Motricity Index, Modified Tardieu Scale). Structured interviews explored acceptability. Results: Of the target of 51, 43 (84%) participants were recruited. Retention at 8 weeks was 32 (79%) and 24 (56%) at 16 weeks. In total, 11 (52%) intervention group participants and 6 (50%) control group participants (odds ratio = 1.3, 95% confidence interval = 0.2 to 7.8) had improved Action Research Arm Test level by 8 weeks; at 16 weeks, this was 8 (61%) intervention and 6 (75.0%) control participants (odds ratio = 1.1, 95% confidence interval = 0.1 to 13.1). Change on other measures favoured control participants. Acceptability was influenced by 26 adverse reactions. Conclusion: Recruitment and retention were low, and adverse reactions were problematic. There were no indications of clinically relevant effects, but the small sample means definitive conclusions cannot be made. A definitive trial is not warranted without orthoses adaptation.
The 2014 Ontario Child Health Study—Methodology
Authors: Boyle Michael H. , Georgiades Katholiki , Duncan Laura , Comeau Jinette , Wang Li ,   2014 Ontario Child Health Study Team
Published: April 2019

Objective: To describe the methodology of the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS): a province-wide, cross-sectional, epidemiologic study of child health and mental disorder among 4- to 17-year-olds living in household dwellings. Method: Implemented by Statistics Canada, the 2014 OCHS was led by academic researchers at the Offord Centre for Child Studies (McMaster University). Eligible households included families with children aged 4 to 17 years, who were listed on the 2014 Canadian Child Tax Benefit File. The survey design included area and household stratification by income and 3-stage cluster sampling of areas and households to yield a probability sample of families. Results: The 2014 OCHS included 6,537 responding households (50.8%) with 10,802 children aged 4 to 17 years. Lower income families living in low-income neighbourhoods were less likely to participate. In addition to measures of childhood mental disorder assessed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID) and OCHS Emotional Behavioural Scales (OCHS-EBS), the survey contains measures of neighbourhoods, schools, families and children, and includes administrative data held by the Ministries of Education and Health and Long-Term Care. Conclusions: The complex survey design and differential non-response of the 2014 OCHS required the use of sampling weights and adjustment for design effects. The study is available throughout Canada in the Statistics Canada Research Data Centres (RDCs). We urge external investigators to access the study through the RDCs or to contact us directly to collaborate on future secondary analysis studies based on the OCHS.
Typologie des composants de la musique publicitaire et réponses du consommateur envers la marque
Authors: Zoghaib Alice 
Published: April 2019

Résumé Cette recherche vise à explorer les effets des composants musicaux (CMs) de la musique publicitaire sur la perception de la marque, l’attitude et l’intention d’achat grâce à la fertilisation croisée entre la recherche en marketing et la musicologie. Des recherches antérieures ont démontré que les CMs (i.e., le tempo, le mode, ou le timbre) de la musique publicitaire pouvaient influencer la perception de la marque. Cependant, peu de CMs ont été étudiés et sans contrôler l’influence des autres CMs. En outre, les catégorisations existantes de CMs ne sont pas appliquées à la musique publicitaire et se concentrent principalement sur la musique classique. Une étude préliminaire analysant 125 musiques publicitaires avec des musicologues fournit une typologie des CMs publicitaires et des perceptions de marque induites. Quatre expérimentations explorent ensuite les effets des CMs publicitaires dans différents contextes (musique au premier plan, musique à l’arrière-plan avec un message neutre, musique à l’arrière-plan avec un message non neutre, réplication avec une marque réelle et très connue). La recherche indique l’influence de chaque CM publicitaire sur la perception de la marque tout en contrôlant tous les CMs. En particulier, certains CMs induisent la même perception de la marque. L’influence perceptuelle des CMs reste la même lorsqu’ils sont à l’arrière-plan ou non congruents. Ils peuvent même changer la perception d’une marque très connue, ainsi qu’influencer l’attitude envers la marque et l’intention d’achat. Finalement, cet article présente les implications conceptuelles et méthodologiques pour la recherche sur la musique et en management de marque ainsi que les implications managériales relatives à la musique publicitaire.
Phronesis of nurses: A response to moral distress
Authors: Ko Hsun-Kuei , Tseng Hui-Chen , Chin Chi-Chun , Hsu Min-Tao 
Published: April 2019

Background: As moral action could help nurses reduce moral distress, it is necessary to carry out qualitative research to present the experiences in which nurses apply moral action. Aim: To describe and analyze the phronesis applied by nurses in the face of moral distress. Research design: The research participants were invited to participate in in-depth interviews. The research materials were based on the stories described by the research participants and recorded by means of first-person narrative. Narrative analysis was applied to interpret the nurses’ phronesis. Participants: Twenty-seven nurses from Taiwan. Ethical considerations: The Institutional Review Board of the Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in Taiwan confirmed that this study passed the research ethical review. Findings: According to the narrative analysis results, the phenomenon of moral distress contains difficulty, action, and idea transformation. The difficulty is the source of moral distress, action is the practice of moral courage, and idea transformation is the nurse’s emotional movement. Action and idea transformation are collectively called phronesis in this study. Discussion: Moral distress refers to a state of suffering caused by situations in which nurses cannot carry out their ethical intentions. Phronesis is the process through which nurses take actions and relocate the subjects and is an ethical way to find relief from moral distress. Starting with empathy and respectful attitudes arising from self-reflection, nurses may be helped to get relief from the suffering of moral distress. Conclusion: Phronesis can help nurses positively face the emotional strain of moral distress. This article puts forward a narrative method to complete the four steps of phronesis: write about the care experience, identify the difficulties in the stories, seek the possibility of action, and form a new care attitude, which could help nurses learn to reduce their moral distress.