Matthew G Tung, Catherine F Jerman, Michael G Healy, Yoon Soo Park, Bobbie Ann Adair White, Britlyn D Orgill
{"title":"Leveraging just-in-time simulation to train ad hoc teams.","authors":"Matthew G Tung, Catherine F Jerman, Michael G Healy, Yoon Soo Park, Bobbie Ann Adair White, Britlyn D Orgill","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2515550","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2515550","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Simulation prepares clinicians for managing healthcare emergencies in ad hoc teams. However, simulation curricula are often resource, personnel, and time intensive. Applying \"just-in-time\" (JIT) methodology to simulation training for ad hoc teams may provide similar benefits with fewer resources, although its effectiveness and perceived benefit remain unknown.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To determine if JIT teamwork simulation for ad hoc teams is perceived to increase confidence in managing emergencies and improve teamwork during a call shift, anesthesiology residents participated in JIT teamwork simulation training immediately prior to their overnight call shift from 2020 to 2022. After the call shift, residents completed a survey gathering feedback about the simulation, its impact on their confidence managing the simulated emergencies, and their perception of the call team's dynamic and management of real emergencies overnight.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 109 participants, 66 (60.5%) completed the survey. Confidence in managing emergencies rose from 39.8 (SD = 20.7) to 66.4 (SD = 17.9) out of 100 after simulation (<i>P</i> < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.38). Content analysis of the open-ended responses focusing on the residents' perception of the call team's dynamic and management of real emergencies overnight resulted in two categories: (1) improved ad hoc teaming and (2) improved use of crisis resource management skills by the overnight team.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>After a single session before an overnight shift, JIT teamwork simulation increased anesthesia residents' self-reported confidence in managing emergencies, and residents perceived an improvement in ad hoc teamwork and use of crisis resource management skills overnight.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"666-672"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351707/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871167","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}
Rutaab Kareem, Aimen Nadeem, Noor Us Sehar, Zuha Majid, Tehniat Fatima, Rahma Anwar
{"title":"Should transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt be first-line therapy for preventing esophageal variceal rebleeding? A meta-analysis of clinical outcomes.","authors":"Rutaab Kareem, Aimen Nadeem, Noor Us Sehar, Zuha Majid, Tehniat Fatima, Rahma Anwar","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2514978","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2514978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>According to Baveno VII guidelines, endoscopic band ligation (EBL) plus nonselective beta-blockers (NSBB) is first-line therapy for preventing esophageal variceal rebleeding, with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) being used in cases of treatment failure. Our study aimed to compare TIPS with EBL plus NSBB in terms of overall mortality and rate of variceal rebleeding.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a comprehensive search on Medline, Google Scholar, Embase, and the Cochrane Library up to January 25, 2025. Randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing TIPS with EBL plus NSBB for variceal bleeding were included in the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight RCTs with 629 patients, 336 receiving TIPS and 293 receiving EBL + NSBB, were included. TIPS had significantly lower rates of variceal rebleeding (odds ratio 0.30, 95% confidence interval 0.19-0.49, <i>P</i> < 0.00001), all-cause rebleeding (<i>P</i> < 0.0001), total episodes of rebleeding (<i>P</i> < 0.0001), new/worsening ascites (<i>P</i> < 0.0001), and peritonitis (<i>P</i> = 0.01). No significant differences were found in mortality, sepsis/pneumonia, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatocellular carcinoma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TIPS offers significant advantages over EBL plus NSBB in reducing variceal rebleeding and other complications but does not improve mortality. Further high-powered trials are needed to refine management strategies for variceal rebleeding in cirrhotic patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"627-636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351698/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871238","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}
{"title":"Variance in state Medicaid coverage of hedgehog pathway inhibitors in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.","authors":"Neha Arora, Elena Skaggs, Lindsay Bicknell","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2508066","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2508066","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"793-794"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871243","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}
{"title":"Optimizing rectal cancer surgery.","authors":"Warren E Lichliter","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2512496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2025.2512496","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 4","pages":"387"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12184110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483013","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}
Siddhant Passey, Shubhi Pandey, Aryan Mehta, Joyce Meng, Michael Azrin
{"title":"Renal artery stent thrombosis as a complication of percutaneous renal artery revascularization and stent placement.","authors":"Siddhant Passey, Shubhi Pandey, Aryan Mehta, Joyce Meng, Michael Azrin","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2510058","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2510058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present the case of a 46-year-old man with bilateral renal artery stenosis and a previous stent placed on the left renal artery who presented with a hypertensive emergency with flash pulmonary edema and acute-on-chronic renal failure. A renal angiogram revealed extensive thrombosis and in-stent restenosis, which were treated with thrombectomy, angioplasty, and stenting. Our case highlights the importance of careful patient selection for renal artery stenting and close monitoring post-stenting due to the risk of serious complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"747-750"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871237","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}
Daniel Feuer, Vinita Shivakumar, Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh, Adan Mora
{"title":"Clinical approach to respiratory failure in the obstetric patient: a comprehensive clinical review.","authors":"Daniel Feuer, Vinita Shivakumar, Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh, Adan Mora","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2506960","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2506960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pregnancy-related complications can lead to respiratory failure, which includes failure to oxygenate and/or ventilate. While there are normal physiologic changes in respiratory status in pregnant women, respiratory depression and hypoxia can still place the mother and fetus in jeopardy. In this paper, we propose an approach to managing and treating pregnant women with respiratory failure. First, we address the physiologic changes and respiratory pathology in pregnancy. Next, we examine a stepwise approach to oxygenation from noninvasive oxygenation to a mechanical ventilation strategy in pregnant patients. We then address specific respiratory pathologies common in pregnant patients and how to manage them. Finally, we discuss an approach to advanced cardiac life support in this patient population.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"695-702"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351703/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871129","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}
{"title":"Authentic leadership in clinical practice: barriers and benefits for female academic physician leaders.","authors":"Lindsay Mathys, Michael Dewsnap, Medha Narwankar","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2510044","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2510044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Female academic physician leaders (FAPLs) encounter challenges in their leadership roles, including gendered leadership expectations or fear of judgment, impacting their ability to express authenticity. This study examined FAPLs' perceptions of authentic leadership, factors shaping their leadership behaviors, and how authenticity influences their effectiveness as a leader.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a convergent mixed-methods design, 40 FAPLs at Texas A&M University College of Medicine were invited to participate. Nine completed the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire (ALQ), and 10 participated in semi-structured interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Quantitative analysis revealed the strongest alignment with moral/ethical leadership dimensions, with a significant difference (<i>P</i> < 0.05) in decision-making based on core values. Qualitative thematic analysis emphasized authenticity's role in fostering trust, empowerment, and a positive workplace culture. However, participants reported suppressing authentic behaviors due to hierarchical constraints or fear of being perceived as weak. Authenticity was easier with career experience and mentorship from female leaders. While authenticity promoted collaboration and psychological safety, maintaining professional boundaries remained a challenge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>FAPLs value authenticity but face various barriers. Experience, mentorship, and institutional support are crucial in fostering environments where FAPLs can thrive. Future research could explore the impact of authentic leadership on workplace cultures within academic medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"684-689"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871125","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}
{"title":"Insights on the rising epidemic of early onset gastric cancer.","authors":"Masen Ragsdale, Catherine H Davis","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2500241","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2500241","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 4","pages":"397-398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12184155/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144482995","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}
Jessica Justus Kurian, Jennifer N Fan, Autumn Stratton, Stephanie Blasick
{"title":"Piloting the first pediatric-specific serious illness conversation program training at Baylor Scott & White.","authors":"Jessica Justus Kurian, Jennifer N Fan, Autumn Stratton, Stephanie Blasick","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2508062","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2508062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The need for advanced care planning in pediatrics is becoming more recognized as children live longer with chronic illnesses. In April 2023, the first cohort of pediatric residents in the Baylor Scott & White system underwent Serious Illness Conversation Program (SICP) training. This quality improvement project aimed to increase pediatric residents' confidence in conducting serious illness conversations and increase the number of conversations led by pediatric residents within 6 months of undergoing SICP training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An in-person half-day SICP training session was conducted by the palliative care team. Fourteen pediatric residents attended the session. A posttraining survey was taken to assess participants' impressions before and after the training, rating SICP elements on a Likert scale of confidence from 1 (low) to 7 (high). The same questionnaire was administered 6 months later to determine the longitudinal effect of the training.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After the training session, residents' self-perceived confidence levels of starting a serious illness conversation significantly increased from an average of 2.1 to 4.9 (<i>P</i> < 0.01). Confidence levels of eliciting a patient's thoughts and goals increased from 3.5 to 6.1 (<i>P</i> < 0.01). Six months later, confidence ratings remained significantly increased compared to pretraining levels, with averages of 4.5 and 5.3, respectively (<i>P</i> < 0.01). The quantity of serious illness conversations conducted remained low.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pediatric residents' self-perceived confidence levels increased significantly immediately after SICP training and remained elevated 6 months later; however, the number of SICP conversations taking place did not change.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"652-655"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351714/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871171","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}
{"title":"The importance of physician advocacy.","authors":"A Jimmy Widmer","doi":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2507547","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08998280.2025.2507547","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physician advocacy is essential for delivering quality care; however, rarely is the importance emphasized in our medical training or prioritized during our clinical practice. The patient-physician relationship enables the physician to be an impassioned champion for patients and the profession through daily experiences-good and bad. Intentionally engaging medical trainees in advocacy will instill the power and purpose of physician advocacy. As the profession of medicine sees greater adoption of an employed model, physicians must ensure that the well-being of patients remains at the forefront. The physician holds the responsibility and privilege to ensure the delivery of quality care through engagement in advocacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8828,"journal":{"name":"Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings","volume":"38 5","pages":"765-766"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351744/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144871241","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}