Development and validation of the four-item Concise Aging adults Smell Test to screen for olfactory dysfunction in older adults.

Background: Olfactory dysfunction (OD) in the elderly is common and associated with numerous comorbidities, yet often underrecognized. This study sought to develop an instrument for widespread screening of this condition.

Methods: Demographic factors, comorbidities, and olfactory-related questions were examined in a focus group (N = 20) and development cohort (N = 190).

Intranasal Trigeminal Function in Aging Adults.

Background: Intranasal trigeminal function is important in detecting environmental stimuli. The impact of age-associated chemosensory dysfunction upon taste and olfaction is well described, but an understanding of trigeminal loss (chemesthesis) is lacking.

Objective: The goal of this study was to characterize trigeminal function in a cohort of older adults and explore potential impacts.

Treatment of sinus headache using a device that combines acoustic vibration with oscillating expiratory pressure.

Objective: To determine if simultaneous administration of acoustic vibration and oscillating expiratory pressure affects the severity of facial pain among patients with complaint of "sinus headache".

Methods: This is a prospective single-arm observational study performed at a tertiary care medical center. Subjects with complaint of sinus headache without evidence of chronic rhinosinusitis on exam or computed tomography participated in a clinical study applying simultaneous acoustic vibrations and positive expiratory pressure to the nasal cavity twice daily over 4 weeks.

A-TEAM: An Interprofessional Approach to Mandated Reporting in the Hospital Setting.

Reporting suspected child maltreatment in pediatric settings presents unique challenges. Variation in mandated reporter training may lead to discomfort and emotional dysregulation. Failure to collaborate inter-professionally potentially results in suboptimal care for vulnerable children and families.

An Interprofessional Approach to Family-Centered Child Protective Services Referral: A Case Report.

Background: Members of the trauma team often find themselves in a uniquely challenging position wherein their role on the care team may necessitate developing a working relationship with alleged or confirmed perpetrators of abuse.

Case Presentation: A 9-week-old admitted to the hospital with hyponatremia and evaluation for suspected child physical abuse. Specific details of the case were a barrier to communication and interactions between the patient's mother and the trauma nurse.