Publications by authors named "S Jassal"
Purpose: Competency-based medical education relies on equitable assessment. This study examined the influence of faculty and trainee gender on assessments of internal medicine (IM) resident performance over time.
Method: A longitudinal analysis of clinical performance assessments from 7 U.
Background: While osteoarthritis is a significant issue within the hemodialysis population and contributes to reduced quality of life, pain related to osteoarthritis is poorly managed by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in hemodialysis settings due to the absence of clinical guidance applicable to this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of HCPs on the barriers and facilitators to using a clinical decision support tool for osteoarthritis pain management in the hemodialysis setting.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted.
Rationale & Objective: The measurement of cystatin C has been recommended to enhance chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection and risk stratification in clinical practice. This study gathered insights into the perceptions and experiences of clinical staff regarding the use of cystatin C in CKD detection within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system.
Study Design: A qualitative approach was employed to explore barriers and facilitators of clinical staff regarding the use of cystatin C in CKD detection within the VHA system.
Background: Although osteoarthritis is common in the hemodialysis population and leads to poor health outcomes, pain management is challenged by the absence of clinical guidance. A treatment algorithm was developed and validated to aid hemodialysis clinicians in managing osteoarthritis pain.
Objective: The objective was to develop and validate a treatment algorithm for managing osteoarthritis pain in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how previous abdominal surgeries impact the outcomes of patients getting peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters.
- It included 855 adult patients in North America, with about 31% having had prior abdominal surgeries, but these surgeries did not significantly increase the risk of complications related to PD catheter use.
- While upper-abdominal surgeries showed a slightly higher risk for complications, there wasn't a clear correlation between the number of surgeries and the likelihood of complications.