Publications by authors named "J O Connor"
Distinguishing anti-D, anti- C, and anti-G specificities is particularly essential in antenatal cases to ensure proper patient management. The clinical management as well as Rh immune globulin (RhIG) prophylaxis depend on the accurate identification of these distinct antibodies. D- pregnant women with anti-G, but without anti-D, in their serum need RhIG prophylaxis at 28 weeks of gestation, at delivery if the infant is D+, and when clinically indicated to prevent the formation of anti-D and potential hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Systematic reviews, such as those prepared by Cochrane, are the strongest evidence on which to base recommendations in clinical guidelines. Network meta-analysis (NMA) can be used to combine the results of studies to compare multiple treatments, which is advantageous over pair-wise meta-analysis (PW-MA) that compares two treatments. We aimed to summarise which, when, where, who, and why Cochrane Reviews that applied NMA were cited in guidelines; and to compare the citation of NMA reviews in guidelines with PW-MA reviews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Hybrid Instructor Preceptor Model is a novel, accelerated, evidence-based nursing orientation model. The Hybrid Instructor Preceptor Model uses instructor and preceptor phases, which standardize foundational content, approach skills acquisition, and increase clinical experiences for a new hire. A pediatric acute cardiac care unit successfully onboarded 30 nurses in 10 months using the Hybrid model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Social media use is now a significant part of modern daily life. Little is known about how social media impacts young peoples' drinking behaviours and drinking-related consequences. This cohort study aims to explore the prospective relationship between social media use and future drinking.
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- Routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and feedback are important strategies for evaluating alcohol and drug treatment, but implementing them effectively poses challenges, requiring more research on client perspectives.
- A study involving 26 Australian clients in AOD treatment revealed four key themes: the value of ROM in treatment, the necessity for clear outcome measures, a preference for visual feedback on progress, and the emotional difficulties that can arise from receiving feedback.
- Participants emphasized that ROM is most effective when integrated into treatment with clear communication and visual aids, suggesting improvements like concise surveys and relevant feedback to enhance client engagement and treatment outcomes.