Publications by authors named "Erin T Annick"
The One Health concept focuses on the interconnections between human health, animal health, and the environment, stressing the need for interdisciplinary collaborations to address complex issues such as the health challenges posed by climate change and global pandemics. One Health is a central part of the curriculum of veterinary schools, however, it is rarely incorporated into medical school education. Nationally, there are limited examples of formal One Health education and training for medical students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Scrotal ultrasounds are utilised in some primary care settings for suspected cryptorchidism, despite inaccuracies. We aim to identify the correlation between ultrasound and primary care provider (PCP) findings of undescended testicles (UDTs) as a potential source of confirmation bias.
Methods: Males referred for suspected UDT by PCPs who underwent scrotal ultrasound and paediatric urologist examination from 2014 to 2019 were included.
Article Synopsis
- Preoperative anxiety is common in children and can lead to negative behaviors after surgery, prompting a focus on interventions like Child Life preparation and new techniques such as virtual reality (VR) for anxiety reduction.
- The study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a VR experience called "Doc McStuffins: Doctor for a Day," designed to help alleviate children's anxiety before surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
- Results showed strong patient satisfaction with the VR experience, and participants displayed a significant reduction in anxiety levels after engaging with the DocVR game, indicating its potential as a useful tool for improving the preoperative experience.