Publications by authors named "E K Tal'"
The objective of this systematic review was to characterize the literature regarding the risk factors associated with the development of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) secondary to the use of intrauterine contraceptives (IUCs), as well as patient outcomes. A literature search was conducted spanning origin through December 12, 2022, using Embase and MEDLINE ALL. Primary literature that discussed development of TSS along with the presence of an IUC were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Through interviews with 148 older persons from four countries and in four languages, the content for a 17-item measure of active living was developed. The purpose of this paper is to present further evidence of the extent to which this new measure, Older Persons Active Living (OPAL), is "fit-for-purpose" for measuring the extent of active living at one point in time.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on a population aged 65 + and living independently, drawn from a participant panel, HostedinCanada, sampling people from Canada, United States, United Kingdom, and Netherlands.
Article Synopsis
- The project aimed to create a measure called Older Persons for Active Living (OPAL) that reflects what matters to older adults, as many do not identify as "patients" and want to remain active.
- Content was developed through interviews with older people from various countries, resulting in thematic analysis to synthesize their views on active living.
- The final measure identified 17 important "ways of being" that highlight the active lifestyle preferences of older adults, while emphasizing the need to account for cultural and linguistic differences in the development process.
Introduction: Mifepristone-misoprostol and office uterine aspiration used for abortion care are also evidence-based, cost-effective strategies for early pregnancy loss management. We aimed to compare the provision of mifepristone-misoprostol and office uterine aspiration for early pregnancy loss between states with restrictive and supportive abortion policies.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, internet-based survey regarding early pregnancy loss management among obstetrician-gynecologists (OBGYNs) at academic medical centers.