Publications by authors named "Carol Burt"
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- - The acute pain crisis (APC) is the most common complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) and often requires strong opioid treatment and supportive care in hospitals.
- - Despite the existence of guidelines for managing APC, these are frequently not followed, leading to suboptimal care in emergency departments and acute medical wards.
- - The review suggests potential improvements in patient care, such as personalized care plans, quicker opioid delivery methods, and dedicated specialist units, but acknowledges that inadequate evidence supporting these approaches hinders their adoption in healthcare systems.
The objective of this study is to examine factors among a group of African American and White men in North Carolina and their assessment of prostate cancer treatment choice or belief that treatment chosen was best. A sample of men (N = 877) with a history of prostate cancer diagnosis was recruited from the North Carolina Cancer Registry during 2007-2008 and asked to participate in a telephone interview covering several measures about their initial prostate cancer treatment. Logistic regression was used to assess demographic, psychosocial, and clinical factors on whether they felt that they had chosen the best treatment for the disease.
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