Publications by authors named "J W McVicar"
Purpose: While there is limited patient-centred evidence (i.e., evidence that is important for patients and end-users) to inform the use of pharmacologic opioid minimization strategies (i.
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- Dexmedetomidine is being increasingly used in surgeries involving general anesthesia, but its impact on patient outcomes needs further evaluation.
- A systematic review of 44 randomized controlled trials with nearly 5904 participants indicated that intraoperative dexmedetomidine significantly improved recovery quality after surgery.
- The study found a 99% likelihood of any benefit from its use and an 88% chance of achieving a meaningful improvement in recovery, along with a reduction in chronic pain incidence.
Background: Postoperative patient-centred outcome measures are essential to capture the patient's experience after surgery. Although a large number of pharmacologic opioid minimisation strategies (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Dexmedetomidine is a promising pharmaceutical strategy to minimise opioid use during surgery. Despite its growing use, it is uncertain whether dexmedetomidine can improve patient-centred outcomes such as quality of recovery and pain.
Methods And Analysis: We will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis following the recommendations of the .
Background: This study assesses the accuracy of a Bluetooth-enabled prototype activity tracker called the Sedentary behaviOR Detector (SORD) device in identifying sedentary, standing, and walking behaviors in a group of adult participants.
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the criterion and convergent validity of SORD against direct observation and activPAL.
Methods: A total of 15 healthy adults wore SORD and activPAL devices on their thighs while engaging in activities (lying, reclining, sitting, standing, and walking).