Publications by authors named "A Broome"
Purpose: To evaluate the implementation of a longitudinal assessment framework utilizing entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in dental education during the initial 2-year implementation.
Method: The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was utilized to evaluate contextual factors influencing implementation across the following domains: innovation, outer setting, inner setting, individuals, and process. Purposive sampling was used to ascertain a diverse pool of participants and various perspectives.
Study Objective: The real-world effectiveness and safety of a 0/1-hour accelerated protocol using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) to exclude myocardial infarction (MI) compared to routine care in the United States is uncertain. The objective was to compare a 0/1-hour accelerated protocol for evaluation of MI to a 0/3-hour standard care protocol.
Methods: The RACE-IT trial was a stepped-wedge, randomized trial across 9 emergency departments (EDs) that enrolled 32,609 patients evaluated for possible MI from July 2020 through April 2021.
Near-infrared imaging in orthodontic intraoral scanners for early interproximal caries detection.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
August 2024
Introduction: Intraoral scanners commonly used in orthodontic offices now offer near-infrared imaging (NIRI) technology, advertised as a screening tool to identify interproximal caries. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of NIRI detection of interproximal carious lesions in a common intraoral scanner (iTero Element 5D; Align Technology, San Jose, Calif) with and without bitewing radiograph complement, compared with a microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) reference standard.
Methods: Extracted human posterior teeth (premolars and molars) were selected for early (noncavitated) interproximal carious lesions (n = 39) and sound control surfaces (n = 47).
Article Synopsis
- Hospital patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) face various negative outcomes, and Special Care Units (SCUs) offer secure environments designed for specialized dementia care, but their effectiveness needs more research.
- A study was conducted comparing BPSD management in SCUs to standard hospital care, involving 100 patients over two years, measuring BPSD severity through repeated assessments.
- Results showed that patients in SCUs had significantly lower BPSD severity scores and required fewer psychotropic medications than those receiving standard care, highlighting the potential benefits of SCUs in managing dementia-related symptoms.