Publications by authors named "Basem M Ratrout"
Statin therapy is a cornerstone in the management of dyslipidemia, both in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. Despite strong guidelines supporting statin use, concerns regarding side effects, particularly musculoskeletal symptoms, contribute to statin intolerance and patient reluctance. While statin intolerance is reported in 5% to 30% of patients, its true prevalence may be overestimated due to the influence of the nocebo effect.
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J Prim Care Community Health
June 2021
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine self-reported knowledge, attitudes, prior experience, and perceived needs for the management of overweight and obese patients within a General Internal Medicine Practice.
Patients And Methods: An emailed cross-sectional survey was sent between June 20, 2019 and September 12, 2019 to 194 healthcare workers (93 primary care providers (PCPs) and 101 nurses) which focused on management of patients with weight issues.
Results: In total, 80 of the eligible 194 participants completed the survey (nurses = 42, PCPs = 38).
A Process of Acceptance of Patient Photographs in Electronic Medical Records to Confirm Patient Identification.
Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes
February 2020
Article Synopsis
- * A survey of 35 physicians showed strong support (92.3%) for incorporating photographs to enhance patient identification, safety, and care quality.
- * After implementing a quality improvement project, the inclusion rate of patient photographs in EMRs increased from 49.5% to 71.4% within 6 months, achieving the goal of improved identification without disrupting the workflow.