Publications by authors named "A M Dwyer"
Background: The effect of antidiabetic agents on mortality outcomes is unclear for individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) who are hospitalized for COVID-19.
Purpose: To examine the relationship between antidiabetic agent use and clinical outcomes in individuals with DM hospitalized for COVID-19.
Methods: A systematic review of the literature (2020-2024) was performed across five databases.
Genomics is a lifespan competency that has relevance for pediatric nursing practice. Identifying individuals who could benefit from genomic healthcare can enable timely diagnosis and treatment to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. Nurse practitioners (NPs) must have genomic competency to provide high quality, comprehensive pediatric care and support families through the continuum of care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Genomics is a lifespan competency that is important for improving health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Nurses play a key role in genomic healthcare and realizing the potential of the genomic era.
Methods: We aimed to chart the current state of genomics in nursing by conducting a systematic scoping review of the literature in four databases (2012-2022).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates healthcare access for Swiss adults with rare diseases, aiming to find patterns and their effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- Utilizing surveys from 341 participants, two groups were identified: those with high access (227 individuals) and those with low access (114 individuals).
- Factors linked to lower access included unstable disease conditions, higher misdiagnoses, and neurological diseases, which also correlated with poorer HRQoL, underscoring the need for improved healthcare strategies.
Objective: Children and adolescents with rare diseases face significant barriers when accessing healthcare. We aimed to assess and predict these barriers and investigate associations with health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of Swiss parents (N = 189) of children with rare diseases including the Barriers to Care Questionnaire (BCQ), containing six barriers and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL).