Publications by authors named "J-L Gauvreau"
Catheterization for Congenital Heart Disease Adjustment for Risk Method II.
Circ Cardiovasc Interv
March 2024
Background: Current metrics used to adjust for case mix complexity in congenital cardiac catheterization are becoming outdated due to the introduction of novel procedures, innovative technologies, and expanding patient subgroups. This study aims to develop a risk adjustment methodology introducing a novel, clinically meaningful adverse event outcome and incorporating a modern understanding of risk.
Methods: Data from diagnostic only and interventional cases with defined case types were collected for patients ≤18 years of age and ≥2.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reported the number of patients evaluated for eligibility before randomization, focusing on research published between 2013 and 2015 in major oncology journals.
- Out of 456 reviewed RCTs, 236 (51.8%) provided information on patient eligibility and 184 of those (78%) detailed reasons for patient exclusion.
- The findings suggest that while most trials included flow diagrams, only a minority discussed the generalizability of results, indicating a need for better adherence to reporting guidelines to improve clarity on trial applicability.