Publications by authors named "C G Cooney"

Background: Plastic surgery training continues to evolve with integrated residents spending more time in plastic versus general surgery. Herein, we provide an updated description of interprogram differences in core general, core plastic, and plastic surgery-adjacent training curricula.

Methods: We obtained rotation schedules from US plastic surgery residency websites or program coordinators for AY2021-2022.

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Background: Loss of belongingness may be particularly pronounced for women veterans, representing a threat to long-term well-being. Improvements in social support through engagement in a structured peer support program may mitigate the negative effects of loss of belongingness on well-being.

Objective: We assessed the impact of participation in a peer-led, structured, social support group-based network on outcomes related to well-being [i.

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Background: This systematic literature review aims to summarize global research on parental acceptance, attitudes, and knowledge regarding human papillomavirus vaccinations.

Methods: The literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus, and included publications from 2006 to 2023. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

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Background: Burns can cause long-term complications including pain and poor physical function. While neighborhood disadvantage is associated with burn severity, its effect on long-term complications has not been investigated. We hypothesized that patients from areas of higher area of deprivation index (ADI) will report poorer long-term outcomes.

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  • Fractional laser therapy is effective for improving skin texture and quality of life for patients with traumatic scars, but there are concerns about its declining insurance coverage.
  • A study examined policies from 60 major American health insurers and found only a minority (18.3%) covered scar revision with laser therapy, while 13.8% of claims from one institution were denied.
  • Over the study period from 2017 to 2022, there was a 14.5% annual decrease in the likelihood of getting reimbursement for this treatment, highlighting the need for better strategies to maintain patient access.
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