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Background

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) provide access to cost-effective, high quality care. APRNs are underutilized in states that restrict their practice. Removing restrictions could expand access to quality health care, cost-effectively relieve the physician shortage, and contribute economically.

Purpose

This study forecasts the health system and economic impacts of reducing practice restrictions for Florida APRNs.

Methods

The analysis utilized a number of data sources and IMPLAN software and estimated changes in APRN supply given less restrictive practice laws, and consequential health system and economic benefits.

Findings

Between 2013 and 2025 APRN full time equivalents could increase an additional 11% with less restrictive practice regulations. This could eliminate or reduce the shortage of different types of physicians. Health care cost-savings could be $50 to $493 per resident. There would be a number of general economic benefits.

Discussion

A number of health system and economic benefits would ensue from less restrictive APRN regulation.  相似文献   

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Background

Pragmatic dissemination and implementation (D&I) research approaches can benefit patient care because they emphasize real-world settings and populations. Nurse scientists have an opportunity to reduce the gap between science and practice by using pragmatic D&I research and sustainability strategies.

Purpose

This article discusses pragmatic models, methods, and measures used in D&I research and their relevance for nursing research and enhancing population health.

Methods

Summary of pragmatic D&I models and related methods for designing a pragmatic studies. We discuss the RE-AIM framework and the PRECIS-2 planning aid and figure in detail. A case study is provided and application to nursing research is discussed.

Discussion

Successful translation of pragmatic D&I research demands an approach that addresses external validity, and customization at multiple levels including the patient, clinician, and setting. Context is critically important, and it is never too early to design for dissemination.

Conclusions

Pragmatic D&I approaches are needed to speed research translation, reduce avoidable waste of funding, improve clinical care, and enhance population health. Pragmatic D&I research is an area of tremendous opportunity for the nursing science community.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Several antihypertensive medications have been associated with various forms of sexual dysfunction. We present a case report of a premenopausal patient with hydralazine-associated amenorrhea.

Methods

The Naranjo adverse drug reaction probability scale was used to assess causality. We also performed a literature search on PubMed to find publications that report hydralazine-associated amenorrhea.

Results

The Naranjo scale generated a score of 6, suggesting a probable relationship between amenorrhea and hydralazine therapy. No publications associating hydralazine with amenorrhea were identified.

Implications

A probable relationship exists between hydralazine and the development of amenorrhea.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are important viral pathogens worldwide. Children, in particular, bear considerable burdens of morbidity and mortality associated with these viruses. There are limited therapeutic options for children infected with RSV or influenza. This review focuses on therapeutics for RSV and influenza that are currently under clinical investigation.

Methods

This study used a systematic approach to identify prospective therapeutics in clinical trials and briefly reviewed those that are currently available for use in adults and children.

Findings

Overall, we found 14 investigational drugs currently in clinical trials for RSV and 20 investigation drugs currently in clinical trials for influenza. These candidates range in development from Phase I to Phase III clinical trials.

Implications

Both RSV and influenza are targets for active therapeutic research, and promising candidates for both viruses are currently in clinical development.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Hepatitis C, a chronic disease with deadly consequences, is no longer predominantly a disease of older people.

Methods

A limited search was conducted of the relevant literature on 2 topics: (1) the impact of hepatitis C on infants exposed by vertical transmission; and (2) the impact of hepatitis C infection on infected children and adolescents. The findings were supplemented by the first-hand experience of the authors.

Findings

Young people, including women of childbearing age, infants, children, and adolescents, are being especially affected by hepatitis C infection secondary to the intravenous drug use and opioid epidemic. Unfortunately, estimates of disease in young populations are all misleading because universal screening has not been implemented.

Implications

Lack of implementation of policies for screening and therapy on most affected populations will be responsible for perpetuation of this infection. In the era of highly effective therapy and a regimen that is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for children, this outcome is unacceptable.  相似文献   

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Background

Logic models are tools to evaluate the effectiveness of programs. In 2013, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Logic Model for Center Sustainability was developed.

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the process of revision and implementation of the NINR Logic Model across a continuum of NINR Exploratory Centers and Centers of Excellence.

Methods

The process for incorporating common data elements for symptom, self-management, biomarker science and precision health in the logic model is outlined. Information about the NINR Logic Model was gleaned from the National Institutes of Health Reporter, annual NINR Center Directors meetings, and from individual Center Directors.

Findings

Centers utilized the model for funding applications and to guide Core administration, evaluation, Center sustainability, and/or other Center metrics.

Discussion

The revised NINR Logic Model for Center Sustainability can be a useful tool for planning and implementing center activities for center impact and sustainability.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy has remained an unresolved issue in clinical practice. Our previous study hypothesized that inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) may produce a preventive effect on oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy. The aim of this study was to clarify whether RAS inhibitors prevent oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Methods

This study retrospectively analyzed data from cancer patients who had received chemotherapy including oxaliplatin and were treated with or without RAS inhibitors. This retrospective observational study was conducted at Ehime University Hospital using electronic medical records from May 2009 to December 2016. The primary end point was the incidence of severe peripheral neuropathy during or after oxaliplatin treatment, according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0. A multivariate Cox proportional hazards model analysis was used to identify risk factors.

Findings

A total of 150 patients were included in the study. The estimated incidence of peripheral neuropathy was 36.9% and 91.7% in the RAS inhibitor group and the non–RAS inhibitor group, respectively. The multivariate analysis using a Cox proportional hazards model showed that the RAS inhibitor group was slightly associated with a decreased risk of neurotoxicity (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.42 [95% CI, 0.18–0.99]; P?=?0.048).

Implications

The present findings suggest that RAS inhibitors have the ability to prevent oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy.  相似文献   

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Purpose

This commentary discusses the therapeutic and economic potentials of regenerative medicine (RM) by addressing how the reprioritization of resources in drug development may alleviate unmet medical need across many diseases, but especially cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs), the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, respectively, in the United States.

Methods

Data and perspectives represented in this commentary were obtained through an online literature search, public press releases from federal agencies and companies, online opinion pieces, published journal articles, and consulting agency reports; however, there were limitations to the available data because of the breadth and novelty of the therapeutic modalities involved.

Findings

Currently, the misallocation of resources within the therapeutic areas of CVDs and MSDs are possibly contributing to low approval rates, high cost of drug treatments, and consequently, disease burden. With a 2025 global market estimate of US $50.5 billion, RM is expected to become a major player in the pharmaceutical industry, with a potential to change the treatment paradigm and lessen disease burden across multiple disease areas, most notably in CVDs and MSDs.

Implications

While the public sector appears to be doing its fair share by funding basic research and revamping regulatory regimes to address the vagaries of RM as a rapidly emerging novel technology, the support framework necessary for transforming the field from a promising concept to available therapy requires levels of resource allocation and marketing support that only the private sector can provide.  相似文献   

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Purpose

The objective of this review was to summarize the recent literature describing the current burden of disease due to herpesviruses in the antiviral and transplant era; describe mechanisms of action of antiviral agents and the development of resistance; summarize the literature of recent antiviral agents brought to market as well as agents under development; and to present literature on future strategies for herpesvirus therapeutics.

Methods

An extensive search of the medical literature related to antiherpesviral therapy was conducted to compose this narrative review. Literature searches were performed via PubMed and ultimately 137 articles were included as most relevant to the scope of this article.

Findings

Herpesviruses are a family of DNA viruses that are ubiquitous throughout human populations and share the feature of establishing lifelong infections in a latent phase with the potential of periodic reactivation. With the exception of herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus, which have a significant disease burden in individuals with normal immune function, the morbidity and mortality of the remaining viruses are primarily associated with the immunocompromised host. Over the last half-century, several agents have been tested in large randomized, placebo-controlled trials that have resulted in safe and effective antiviral agents for the treatment of many of these infections.

Implications

With increasing use of antiherpesviral agents for extended periods, particularly in immunocompromised hosts, the emergence of resistant viruses has necessitated the development of newer agents with novel targets and better side-effect profiles.  相似文献   

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Purpose

This article focuses on 10 case studies of companies/organizations that are part of the current innovation ecosystem of regenerative medicine (RM) in the United Kingdom. It analyzes the actors, linkages, and influences that will determine the future shape of the RM industry sector and its capacity to live up to its initial expectations.

Methods

Using the case study approach, purposive sampling was used to get 18 interview respondents from 10 RM companies/organizations in the United Kingdom. We used semistructured interviews for data gathering and thematic analysis for identifying gaps in the RM value chain (ie, the range of activities required for bringing a product from conception to market and end-use) and the influences of the innovation ecosystem on the evolving RM business models.

Findings

RM promises to address currently unmet health care needs by restoring the normal form and function of cells, tissues, and organs. The innovations emerging to support the progress of RM to satisfy these important health care markets will disrupt the business models of incumbent industry sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals. Companies involved in this area must develop innovative business models and value chains and negotiate the complex influences of the innovation ecosystem, including regulatory systems and standards, financial support systems, and new market dynamics.

Implications

This article highlights the needs for more systemic analyses of the needs of potentially disruptive innovations, in RM and more widely, and for policymakers to give greater attention to these insights in planning regulatory and other supporting initiatives, with the promotion of innovation in mind.  相似文献   

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Background

Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) experience substantial health disparities. Evidence suggests nurses may be unprepared to work with these populations. A previous literature review of top-ranked nursing journals found that 0.16% of published articles addressed SGM health.

Purpose

To evaluate changes in coverage of SGM health in the top-ranked nursing journals since the earlier review using a scoping approach.

Methods

Electronic search of articles published between December 2009 and December 2017 in 20 nursing journals with the highest 5-year impact factors.

Findings

Thirty-three articles (0.19%) in the top-ranked nursing journals focused on SGM health. There is increasing attention to SGM health recently, evidenced by the numbers of empirical and nonempirical research articles published, as well as nonresearch articles about SGM health.

Discussion

In light of well-documented health disparities affecting SGM people, it is essential that nurses continue to conduct and disseminate research related to the health of these populations.  相似文献   

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Purpose

This review article focuses on preventing vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among pregnant women living in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where disease is endemic and the estimated maternal HBV seroprevalence is >8%. Available interventions that have been studied in low- and middle-income countries are compared in terms of efficacy and effectiveness in clinical practice. Global disease-elimination targets, barriers to HBV-prevention efforts, and critical research gaps are discussed.

Methods

A PubMed literature search in February 2018 identified relevant studies of interventions to reduce or prevent the transmission of HBV during pregnancy or in the peripartum period. Studies that focused on interventions that are currently available or could be made available in SSA were included. Trials conducted in SSA and other low-income countries were prioritized, although studies of interventions in middle- and high-income countries were included.

Findings

Among 127 studies and reports included in the review, 60 included data from SSA. The most cost-effective intervention to reduce HBV infection rates in SSA is timely birth-dose vaccination followed by completion of the 3-dose infant-vaccination series. The identification and treatment of pregnant women with elevated HBV viral load to further reduce the risk for vertical transmission in SSA show promise, but efficacy and tolerability trials in Africa are lacking.

Implications

Scale-up of currently available tools is required to reach HBV disease-elimination goals in SSA. Many countries in SSA are in the process of rolling out national birth-dose vaccination campaigns; this roll out provides an opportunity to evaluate and improve processes in order to expand coverage. Early antenatal care, promotion of facility deliveries, and increased awareness of HBV prevention are also key components of prevention success. Future studies in SSA should identity an HBV-prevention package that is effective, well tolerated, and feasible and can be administered in the antenatal clinic and tailored to vertical-transmission risk.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Pregabalin and thioctic acid are likely to be used concomitantly for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. In this study, the pharmacokinetic interaction between pregabalin and thioctic acid was investigated at steady state.

Methods

A randomized, open-label, 6-sequence, 3-period, 3-treatment crossover study was conducted in 42 healthy male volunteers. The volunteers randomly received pregabalin 300 mg BID for 6 times, thioctic acid 600 mg once daily for 3 times, or the combination of pregabalin and thioctic acid. Serial blood samples were collected up to 24 hours after the last dosing in each period. Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by using noncompartmental analysis methods.

Findings

The mean concentration–time curves were similar between each drug alone and in combination with the other drug. The 90% CIs of the geometric mean ratios with and without the co-administered drug for Cmax at steady state and AUC during the dosing interval were well within the conventional bioequivalence range of 0.8 to 1.25, except for Cmax at steady state for thioctic acid, which barely exceeded only the lower bound (0.78–1.15). Co-administered pregabalin and thioctic acid was well tolerated.

Implications

Repeatedly administered pregabalin and thioctic acid do not interact pharmacokinetically. This study suggests that the combination of pregabalin and thioctic acid can safely be administered concomitantly without dose adjustment. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01808300.  相似文献   

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of sofosbuvir and its metabolites after a single dose of sofosbuvir 400mg and once daily dosing of sofosbuvir 400mg for 7days in healthy Chinese subjects.

Methods

This Phase I, open-label, single- and multiple-dose study enrolled 14 Chinese subjects aged 18 to 45years with an approximately even distribution of healthy male (n?=?9) and nonpregnant, nonlactating female subjects (n?=?5). Subjects received a single oral dose of sofosbuvir 400mg (one tablet) (morning, fasted conditions; single-dose treatment). After a 3-day washout, subjects received oral sofosbuvir 400mg (one tablet) (morning, fasted) for 7days (multiple dose treatment).

Findings

No significant accumulation of sofosbuvir, GS-566500, or GS-331007 was observed. Steady state of the major metabolite GS-331007 was achieved after 4days of consecutive dosing with sofosbuvir 400mg once daily. Sofosbuvir was generally well tolerated.

Implications

Overall, this study supports the further evaluation of sofosbuvir 400mg in the Chinese population. The pharmacokinetic properties of sofosbuvir, GS-556500, and GS-311007 were found to be broadly similar in healthy Chinese subjects compared with non-Chinese subjects in previous sofosbuvir studies. ChinaDrugTrials.org.cn identifier: CTR20150249.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Assess patient- and clinical-related variables associated with targeted cancer treatments (TTs) for adults ≥85 years of age.

Rationale

TTs have pathway-specific side effects that negatively affect QoL and medication adherence, which may reduce TT efficacy. Research has not focused on patients aged ≥85 years; therefore, the scope of TT use in this age group is not understood.

Methods

We conducted an electronic medical record review to identify individuals 85 years treated with TT.

Results

The sample (N?=?295) was 53.5% male, 41% married/partnered, and 73.7% Caucasian.Common cancer types included breast (26.3%), prostate (31.3%), and leukemia (14.1%). Only one-third (n?=?98) of the sample had TT side effects noted in their patient chart.

Conclusions

Patients aged ≥85 years took similar TTs and experienced similar side effects as reported by research of younger patients; however, symptom experience was not well-reported.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Treatment options for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn disease (CD) have increased considerably in recent years with the advent of new biologics, but little is known about treatment pathways in clinical practice. We aimed to characterize treatment patterns and sequences in patients with UC or CD newly initiated on a biologic or an immunosuppressant (IMS).

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used US health insurance claims data dated from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2013, from patients with UC or CD newly initiated on a biologic or an IMS. Treatment patterns and sequences were described during a 24-month follow-up period.

Findings

Among 5543 patients with UC and 7561 patients with CD, 2403 and 4677 patients, respectively, were initiated on a biologic; 3140 and 2884 patients were initiated on an IMS. In patients initiated on a biologic, monotherapy was chosen in 71% for UC (primarily infliximab [68%]) and in 79% for CD (primarily adalimumab [52%]). Approximately one third of patients remained on the first-line biologic during the follow-up period; 69% (UC) and 70% (CD) of patients were initiated on a second-line therapy, among whom 25% (UC) and 39% (CD) received a different biologic monotherapy, suggesting intolerance, inadequate response, or loss of response to first-line therapy. In patients initiated on an IMS, 58% (UC) and 66% (CD) were initiated on monotherapy; combination therapy with a corticosteroid was prescribed in 41% (UC) and 30% (CD) of patients; and second-line therapy was initiated in 72% (UC) and 75% (CD) of patients.

Implications

While current treatment options seem effective in a proportion of patients with UC and CD, others require multiple lines of therapy, suggesting anunmet need for alternative treatments in UC and CD to achieve disease control.  相似文献   

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Purpose

Infection with hepatitis C virus is the leading cause of infectious disease mortality in the United States. BZF961 is a novel small molecule inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus NS3-4A protease. Here we present the results of a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multicentered study in treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C virus genotype-1 infection.

Methods

Patients were enrolled sequentially in 2 parts and treated for 3days. BZF961 was administered as monotherapy (500mg BID for 3 days) or in combination with the cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitor ritonavir to boost its exposure (BZF961 10, 20, or 50mg QD or BID).

Findings

BZF961 was safe and well tolerated in the patients studied with no serious adverse events. There were no appreciable differences in adverse events among patients who received BZF961, BZF961 with ritonavir, or placebo. There was a significant, clinically meaningful reduction in viral load from baseline in patients treated either with BZF961 500mg every 12hours alone or BZF961 50mg every 12hours in combination with ritonavir. Activity against the hepatitis C virus of the lower-dose regimens was apparent but more modest. There were no relevant changes from baseline viral loads in placebo-treated patients.

Implications

Coadministration of ritonavir with BZF961 boosted BZF961 exposure (including Cmin, which is the clinically relevant parameter associated with antiviral activity) in a therapeutic range with less variability compared with BZF961 alone. For strategic reasons, BZF961 is no longer under development.  相似文献   

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Objectives

To offer practical guidance to nurse investigators interested in multidisciplinary research that includes assisting in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for “smart” health management and aging-in-place.

Methods

Ten health-assistive Smart Homes were deployed to chronically ill older adults from 2015 to 2018. Data were collected using five sensor types (infrared motion, contact, light, temperature, and humidity). Nurses used telehealth and home visitation to collect health data and provide ground truth annotation for training intelligent algorithms using raw sensor data containing health events.

Findings

Nurses assisting with the development of health-assistive AI may encounter unique challenges and opportunities. We recommend: (a) using a practical and consistent method for collecting field data, (b) using nurse-driven measures for data analytics, (c) multidisciplinary communication occur on an engineering-preferred platform.

Conclusions

Practical frameworks to guide nurse investigators integrating clinical data with sensor data for training machine learning algorithms may build capacity for nurses to make significant contributions to developing AI for health-assistive Smart Homes.  相似文献   

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