Publications by authors named "Shana Lynn"
A diagnostic dilemma: chronic sinusitis diagnosed by non-otolaryngologists.
Int Forum Allergy Rhinol
May 2016
Article Synopsis
- Most ambulatory care visits for chronic sinusitis are made to non-otolaryngologists, prompting a study to assess the validity of these diagnoses in primary care and emergency medicine settings.
- A retrospective analysis identified 114 new cases of chronic sinusitis, revealing common symptoms like rhinorrhea and nasal obstruction but low instances of prolonged symptoms or inflammation on examination.
- Only one patient met the diagnostic criteria for chronic sinusitis, suggesting that many patients incorrectly diagnosed by non-specialists may not actually have the condition.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the quality of care for acute sinusitis and identify nonclinical factors affecting antibiotic prescription.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study at a single academic institution, examining adult patients diagnosed with acute sinusitis over two years.
- Results showed that a significant percentage of patients with mild symptoms receive antibiotics, with provider characteristics like specialty and the presence of medical trainees impacting antibiotic use.
Racial differences in adherence to antidepressant treatment in later life.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
October 2013
Objective: Although antidepressants are an effective treatment for later-life depression, older patients often choose not to initiate or to discontinue medication treatment prematurely. Although racial differences in depression treatment preferences have been reported, little is known about racial differences in antidepressant medication adherence among older patients.
Design: Prospective, observational study comparing antidepressant adherence for older African American and white primary care patients.