Publications by authors named "J M Douglas"

Diagnostic models (DM) have been widely used to classify respondents' latent attributes in cognitive and non-cognitive assessments. The integration of response times (RTs) with DM presents additional evidence to understand respondents' problem-solving behaviours. While recent research has explored using sparse latent class models (SLCM) to infer the latent structure of items based on item responses, the incorporation of RT data within these models remains underexplored.

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Background: To reduce recurrence rates of inverted papilloma (IP), some have argued for the use of intraoperative frozen margins; results remain mixed and studies critically lack lengthy surveillance periods.

Objective: We aim to elucidate the impact of prolonged surveillance and intraoperative frozen margins on IP recurrence.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent resection of IP at a tertiary care center over a 10-year period from 2008 to 2018 followed by subsequent surveillance.

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Background: The evolving nature of nursing practice necessitates the development and implementation of contemporary models of care; however, inconsistent definitions hinder this. With the increasing demand for nurse-led models of care, it is crucial to establish a consistent understanding to ensure the efficacy of implemented models.

Aim: We aim to provide a working definition for nursing models of care, then using this, present the key features that nurse-led models of care should consider.

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  • This study examines the recurrence of sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) and the importance of early detection using various surveillance methods.
  • A retrospective analysis of 105 patients revealed a mean recurrence time of 12.1 months and identified factors that increase recurrence rates, such as higher comorbidity indices and certain surgical approaches.
  • Results showed varying sensitivity and specificity among surveillance techniques, with PET/CT exhibiting the highest sensitivity, suggesting that a combination of methods and personalized follow-up plans could improve monitoring effectiveness beyond current guidelines.
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