[Value-based healthcare in mental health care: a practical example].

Background: To promote quality improvement in Dutch mental health care, it is imperative to line up methods of quality improvement with daily care practice. In value-based healthcare the joint vision of medical professionals and patients is leading in the design and execution of care improvements.

Aim: To demonstrate the value of value-based care.

Agent-Based Models for Assessing Complex Statistical Models: An Example Evaluating Selection and Social Influence Estimates from SIENA.

Although agent-based models (ABMs) have been increasingly accepted in social sciences as a valid tool to formalize theory, propose mechanisms able to recreate regularities, and guide empirical research, we are not aware of any research using ABMs to assess the robustness of our statistical methods. We argue that ABMs can be extremely helpful to assess models when the phenomena under study are complex. As an example, we create an ABM to evaluate the estimation of selection and influence effects by SIENA, a stochastic actor-oriented model proposed by Tom A.

Pulsed Radiofrequency for Treating Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common cause of facial pain but can be challenging to treat. Some patients fail on medications, and while surgical procedures achieve short-term efficacy, they can be associated with numerous complications. We present a case series suggesting the efficacy and safety of using pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) through the transcoronoid approach to treat trigeminal neuralgia.

Radiofrequency Ablation of Pericranial Nerves for Treating Headache Conditions: A Promising Option for Patients.

Background: Chronic daily headache, including chronic migraine, can be challenging to treat. Medications often only provide limited improvement, and surgical interventions can be associated with significant adverse effects. We present our experience with using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for pericranial nerves to treat chronic headache conditions.

As the twig is bent.

The trauma of having no home imposes unique health problems on families, especially children. Homeless children are more subject to infectious diseases, are more in need of immunizations, and have more growth and developmental problems than children growing up in nurturing environments. A study of the homeless in St.

Monitoring medication compliance: description of a new device.

Patients' noncompliance with medication regimens is a common explanation for the failure of outpatient therapy. Advances in understanding medication noncompliance and approaches to dealing with the problem have been considerably hindered because no satisfactory technique for measuring medication compliance exists. This report describes a new method for electronically monitoring compliance involving tablet medications through the use of a device that automatically records the date and time medication is removed.