Publications by authors named "Ronald DePue"
Background: Assessing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) severity is challenging in nursing home (NH) residents due to incomplete symptom assessments and exacerbation history.
Objective: The objective of this study was to predict COPD severity in NH residents using the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a clinical assessment of functional capabilities and health needs.
Methods: A cohort analysis of prospectively collected longitudinal data was conducted.
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to evaluate how healthcare resource usage changes before and after starting treatment with eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) in various long-term care settings for patients with focal seizures.
- Using a large database, researchers analyzed data from over 300 patients who began ESL from April 2013 to December 2019, focusing on their healthcare visits and hospitalizations before and after treatment.
- The results showed significant decreases in epilepsy-specific doctor visits and emergency room visits, suggesting ESL may help reduce healthcare resource utilization for patients with focal seizures.