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The Relationship Between Grit and Resilience in Emergency Medical Service Personnel 急诊医务人员砂砾与复原力的关系

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-09-21 DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0144

M. Musso, D. Tatum, D. Hamer, Rebecca Hammarlund, Leslie Son, Pamela M McMahon

{"title":"The Relationship Between Grit and Resilience in Emergency Medical Service Personnel","authors":"M. Musso, D. Tatum, D. Hamer, Rebecca Hammarlund, Leslie Son, Pamela M McMahon","doi":"10.31486/toj.18.0144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.18.0144","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel are regularly exposed to traumatic incidents and experience higher rates of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the general population. Grit is a construct proposed to be associated with achievement, but it has demonstrated preliminary evidence of an association with resilience. The current study examined the relationship between grit and resilience among EMS workers. Methods: A link to an online survey was sent to East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services personnel via an email distribution list. Demographic variables and the following self-report measures were assessed: the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), the Grit Scale, the Brief COPE scale, and the Professional Exposure to Traumatic Experiences scale (modified from the Life Events Checklist). Results: PCL-5 scores were significantly and negatively correlated with the Grit Scale score (r=–0.57, P<0.01). Hierarchical regression revealed that grit and coping mechanisms were predictive of self-reported PTSD symptoms (adjusted R2=68.7%, F(15,67)=9.81, P<0.001). Examination of the coefficients revealed that lower total Grit Scale scores and higher scores on the following Brief COPE scales were significant predictors of PCL-5 scores: denial, substance abuse, disengagement, and self-blame. Conclusion: This study examined the relationship between grit and resilience, measured by self-reported PTSD symptoms. Our results demonstrate a significant relationship between grit and resilience. Grit is related to, but distinct from, other constructs that predict resilience, such as coping mechanisms. Large prospective studies could have significant implications for hiring practices and building grit in existing personnel to bolster resilience.","PeriodicalId":47600,"journal":{"name":"Ochsner Journal","volume":"19 1","pages":"199 - 203"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2019-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43917973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 24

Remembering Dr. Ed Frohlich 记住埃德·弗罗利希博士

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-09-01 DOI: 10.31486/toj.19.5009

R. Amedee

引用次数: 0

Fever and Leg Pain: Consider ALL the Diagnoses 发烧和腿痛:考虑所有的诊断

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-06-20 DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0122

Lesley N. Desmond, Matthew Fletcher, R. Warrier

引用次数: 1

Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Prior Apical Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Challenging the Beta Receptor Gradient Theory 既往根尖Takotsubo心肌病患者的逆行Takotsubo心肌病:挑战β受体梯度理论

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-03-20 DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0027

A. Rashed, Mohamed Shokr, A. Subahi, Fayez Siddiqui, A. Alkatib, L. Afonso

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引用次数: 1

Impella-Induced Incessant Ventricular Tachycardia 叶轮诱发的不间断室性心动过速

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-03-20 DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0018

Amir Kaki, A. Subahi, Mohamed Shokr, Walid Ibrahim, A. Yassin, R. Hasan, M. Alraies, T. Schreiber

引用次数: 4

Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid 原发性甲状腺鳞状细胞癌

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-03-20 DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0002

Blake S. Raggio, J. Barr, Zahraa Ghandour, P. Friedlander

{"title":"Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid","authors":"Blake S. Raggio, J. Barr, Zahraa Ghandour, P. Friedlander","doi":"10.31486/toj.18.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.18.0002","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare malignancy of the head and neck, with fewer than 60 cases reported in the literature. We report a case of PSCCT and provide a brief review of the literature. Case Report: A 66-year-old female with a history of a hemithyroidectomy for a benign thyroid lesion presented with 3 months of progressively worsening compressive symptoms and shortness of breath. Physical examination revealed right-sided thyromegaly and right-sided true vocal fold immobility. Preoperative imaging with ultrasound and computed tomography scan confirmed an enlarged right thyroid, as well as right anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, subglottic stenosis, and bilateral pulmonary nodules. Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid was suggestive of carcinoma. Intraoperative findings of gross tracheal invasion during a planned completion thyroidectomy prompted limited resection and impromptu tracheotomy. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical evaluation confirmed a squamous cell carcinoma of thyroid origin. Further oncologic workup with core lung biopsy and positron emission tomography scan demonstrated metastasis to the lung and cervical spine. Palliative chemotherapy was begun, but the patient died 1 week into therapy. Conclusion: PSCCT is a rare but aggressive malignancy of the head and neck. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical evaluations are essential for diagnosis. While locoregional surgery and radiation therapy may improve the length of survival, the prognosis of patients with PSCCT is poor. Physicians should be mindful of this unique but deadly disease process, as early diagnosis and rapid treatment initiation are essential to optimize treatment outcomes.","PeriodicalId":47600,"journal":{"name":"Ochsner Journal","volume":"19 1","pages":"290 - 292"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2019-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49006341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 5

Prevalence of Infertility Among Patients With Isthmocele and Fertility Outcome After Isthmocele Surgical Treatment: A Retrospective Study 峡部膨出患者不孕症患病率及峡部膨出手术治疗后生育结果:一项回顾性研究

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2019-03-20 DOI: 10.31486/toj.18.0048

S. Calzolari, G. Sisti, Dora Pavone, E. Ciocia, Natalia Bianchini, M. Cozzolino

{"title":"Prevalence of Infertility Among Patients With Isthmocele and Fertility Outcome After Isthmocele Surgical Treatment: A Retrospective Study","authors":"S. Calzolari, G. Sisti, Dora Pavone, E. Ciocia, Natalia Bianchini, M. Cozzolino","doi":"10.31486/toj.18.0048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.18.0048","url":null,"abstract":"Background: An isthmocele is a diverticulum on the anterior wall of the uterine isthmus at the site of a cesarean delivery scar. We evaluated the prevalence of infertility among patients with isthmocele, the resolution of symptoms, and infertility outcomes after hysteroscopic isthmoplasty. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 35 consecutive patients with symptomatic isthmocele between 2010 and 2015 at Hospital Piero Palagi in Florence, Italy. Patients with symptomatic isthmocele had postmenstrual abnormal uterine bleeding, sovrapubic pain, and infertility. Results: The study population was divided into Group A – Fertile Patients (n=19) and Group B – Infertile Patients (n=16) according to the prevalence of infertility after the diagnosis of isthmocele. Group B was subdivided into Group B1 (became pregnant, n=9) and B2 (did not become pregnant, n=7) according to infertility resolution after isthmocele treatment. We found statistically significant differences between Groups A and B regarding the number of cesarean sections (P=0.0205), the grade of isthmocele (P=0.0421), and body mass index (P=0.0001). In the subgroup analysis, we found statistically significant differences between Groups B1 and B2 for age (P=0.0151), grade of isthmocele (P=0.0361), and cervical dilatation (P=0.0293). Conclusion: We identified a subgroup of patients at higher risk of being infertile after the diagnosis of isthmocele and a subgroup of patients who could benefit the most in terms of fertility after minimally invasive hysteroscopic surgery.","PeriodicalId":47600,"journal":{"name":"Ochsner Journal","volume":"19 1","pages":"204 - 209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2019-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47878056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 19

IF 1.3

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2016-01-01

Richard N Re

引用次数: 0

A Metaanalysis of Interventions to Improve Adherence to Lipid-Lowering Medication. 对改善降血脂药物依从性的干预措施进行元分析。

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2016-01-01

Richard E Deichmann, Michael D Morledge, Robin Ulep, Johnathon P Shaffer, Philippa Davies, Mieke L van Driel

{"title":"A Metaanalysis of Interventions to Improve Adherence to Lipid-Lowering Medication.","authors":"Richard E Deichmann, Michael D Morledge, Robin Ulep, Johnathon P Shaffer, Philippa Davies, Mieke L van Driel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Inadequate patient adherence to a medication regimen is a major factor in the lack of success in treating hyperlipidemia. Improved adherence rates may result in significantly improved cardiovascular outcomes in populations treated with lipid-lowering therapy. The purpose of this metaanalysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving adherence to lipid-lowering drugs, focusing on measures of adherence and clinical outcomes.Methods: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases through January 14, 2015, and also used the results from previous Cochrane reviews of this title. Randomized controlled trials of adherence-enhancing interventions for lipid-lowering medication in adults in an ambulatory setting with measurable outcomes were evaluated with criteria outlined by the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.Results: Twenty-seven studies randomly assigning 899,068 participants to a variety of interventions were analyzed. One group of interventions categorized as intensified patient care showed significant improvement in adherence rates when compared to usual care (odds ratio 1.93; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.29-2.88). Additionally, after <6 months of follow-up, total cholesterol decreased by a mean of 17.15 mg/dL (95% CI 1.17-33.14), while after >6 months total cholesterol decreased by a mean of 17.57 mg/dL (95% CI 14.95-20.19).Conclusion: Healthcare systems that can implement team-based intensified patient care interventions, such as electronic reminders, pharmacist-led interventions, and healthcare professional education of patients, may be successful in improving adherence rates to lipid-lowering medicines.","PeriodicalId":47600,"journal":{"name":"Ochsner Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"230-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5024803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140207944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Catheter Ablation to Treat Supraventricular Arrhythmia in Children and Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: What We Know and Where We Are Going. 导管消融治疗先天性心脏病儿童和成人室上性心律失常：我们所知道的和我们的未来。

IF 1.2

Ochsner Journal Pub Date : 2016-01-01

Patricia E Thomas, Scott L Macicek

{"title":"Catheter Ablation to Treat Supraventricular Arrhythmia in Children and Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: What We Know and Where We Are Going.","authors":"Patricia E Thomas, Scott L Macicek","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Catheter ablation has been used to manage supraventricular arrhythmia in children since 1990. This article reviews the history of catheter ablation used to treat arrhythmia in children and discusses new frontiers in the field. We also address ablation in adult patients with a history of congenital heart disease (CHD) that was diagnosed and initially treated in childhood.Methods: We conducted an evidence-based literature review to gather available data on ablation for supraventricular tachycardia in children and adult patients with CHD.Results: Ablations can be performed safely and effectively in children. Complication rates are higher in children <4 years and <15 kg. In one study, the overall success rate of radiofrequency ablation in pediatrics was 95.7%, with the highest success rate in left free wall pathways (97.8%). Recurrence was higher in septal pathways. Cryoablation has been reported to have a 93% acute success rate for atrioventricular (AV) nodal reentrant tachycardia and septal pathways with no risk of AV block and a 5%-9% risk of recurrence. Three-dimensional mapping, intracardiac echocardiography, remote magnetic navigation, and irrigated catheter ablation are new technologies used to treat pediatric and adult patients with CHD. The population of adult patients with CHD is growing, and these patients are at particularly high risk for arrhythmia. A paucity of data is available on ablation in adult patients with CHD.Conclusion: Electrophysiology for pediatric and adult patients with CHD is a rapidly growing and progressing field. We benefit from continuous development of ablation techniques for adults with structurally normal hearts and have the unique challenge and responsibility to ensure the safe and effective application of these techniques in the vulnerable population of pediatric and adult patients with CHD.","PeriodicalId":47600,"journal":{"name":"Ochsner Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"290-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5024812/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141176580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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