Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants in the treatment of portal vein thrombosis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants vs. warfarin for portal vein thrombosis treatment.

Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective study.

Evaluation of the Impact of an Inpatient Hyperglycemia Protocol on Glycemic Control.

Purpose: Inpatient hyperglycemia is associated with poor outcomes. Existing research assessing inpatient hyperglycemia protocols has shown improvements in average blood glucose levels with inconsistent results regarding rates of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of an inpatient hyperglycemia protocol on glycemic control.

Use of mixed-methods approach to assess the impact of a pre-professional health humanities honors course on developing interpersonal skills.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to use a mixed-methods approach to provide evidence for growth in empathy, respect for patient autonomy, ability to relate to others, and self-awareness as a result of participating in a health humanities course.

Methods: The mixed-methods approach gathered quantitative data using a quasi-experimental design of a pre/post course survey and qualitative data from reflective writings and student papers. The reflective writings and student papers were evaluated using an adapted rubric to assess the quality of the reflections on measures of empathy, respect for patient autonomy, ability to relate to others, and self-awareness.