Publications by authors named "J Connett"
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- The study investigates the impact of β-blocker prescriptions on COPD patients who experienced acute myocardial infarction (AMI), following concerns from the BLOCK-COPD trial where metoprolol was linked to increased hospitalizations.
- Conducted across 18 hospitals from June 2020 to May 2022, the research involved 579 COPD patients and aimed to evaluate the risks of mortality and adverse outcomes after starting β-blockers post-hospital discharge.
- Out of the COPD patients studied, 86.7% were prescribed β-blockers, leading to an analysis of their effects on overall health, including hospital stay lengths and respiratory events, over a six-month period.
Factors Associated With Lack of Long-Term Follow-Up Data After Global Cardiac Surgery Missions.
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg
May 2024
Humanitarian medical missions attempt to lessen the burden of limited access to cardiac surgery in low- and middle-income countries. While organizations express difficulties obtaining follow-up information, there is currently little evidence to support the various assumptions for lack of data. This study examines the factors influencing long-term patient follow-ups on repeated short-term cardiac surgery missions across nine countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: People living with type 2 diabetes who experience homelessness face a myriad of barriers to engaging in diabetes self-care behaviors that lead to premature complications and death. This is exacerbated by high rates of comorbid mental illness, substance use disorder, and other physical health problems. Despite strong evidence to support lay health coach and behavioral activation, little research has effectively engaged people living with type 2 diabetes who had experienced homelessness (DH).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: Among patients receiving mechanical ventilation, tidal volumes with each breath are often constant or similar. This may lead to ventilator-induced lung injury by altering or depleting surfactant. The role of sigh breaths in reducing ventilator-induced lung injury among trauma patients at risk of poor outcomes is unknown.
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- * The D-HOMES program was developed using a community-engaged approach, incorporating feedback from both patients with type 2 diabetes and healthcare providers to tailor a behavioral intervention specific to the needs of PEH.
- * Initial trials of D-HOMES showed that while the program was generally acceptable, participants who were more stably housed reported higher satisfaction and engagement, indicating a need for further adaptation to better support those experiencing homelessness.