Accurate Response Rate Research Articles

NP student knowledge and perceptions of medical marijuana.

This study aimed to measure NP students' knowledge and perception of medical marijuana (MM) and determine whether they need additional education on the topic. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was implemented. NP students were asked to complete a survey that assessed their knowledge of MM, including adverse reactions and medical indications. Perceptions of recreational marijuana and MM were assessed through a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Of the 230 NP students who completed all or part of the questionnaire, 115 met inclusion criteria and were included in results. Most students (94%) felt that MM should be legalized in all US states. Likewise, 97% felt that MM education should be included in NP program curricula; however, only 30% reported receiving in-depth education on the topic. Participants were asked to identify, among 18 provided medical conditions, those which were approved indications for MM use; accurate response rate was low, though cancer, pain, cachexia, nausea/vomiting, posttraumatic stress disorder, and epilepsy were identified correctly as indications by more than half of participants. Previous MM use and religious affiliation had an impact on knowledge and perceptions of MM. With an increasing number of states legalizing MM, NP programs must evaluate their current curricula and integrate content that addresses the gap in knowledge of MM mechanism of action, indications, and adverse reactions.

Analyzing the performance of ChatGPT in answering inquiries about cervical cancer.

To analyze the knowledge of ChatGPT about cervical cancer (CC). Official websites of professional health institutes, and websites created by patients and charities underwent strict screening. Using CC-related keywords, common inquiries by the public and comments about CC were searched in social media applications with these data, a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) was prepared. When preparing question about CC, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO), European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), and European Society of Pathology (ESP) guidelines were used. The answers given by ChatGPT were scored according to the Global Quality Score (GQS). When all ChatGPT answers to FAQs about CC were evaluated with regard to GQS, 68 ChatGPT answers were classified as score 5, and none of ChatGPT answers for FAQs were scored as 2 or 1. Moreover, ChatGPT answered 33 of 53 (62.3%) CC-related questions based on ESGO, ESTRO, and ESP guidelines with completely accurate and satisfactory responses (GQS 5). In addition, eight answers (15.1%), seven answers (13.2%), four answers (7.5%), and one answer (1.9%) were categorized as GQS 4, GQS 3, GQS 2, and GQS 1, respectively. The reproducibility rate of ChatGPT answers about CC-related FAQs and responses about those guideline-based questions was 93.2% and 88.7%, respectively. ChatGPT had an accurate and satisfactory response rate for FAQs about CC with regards to GQS. However, the accuracy and quality of ChatGPT answers significantly decreased for questions based on guidelines.

In Response to Warnings: Exploring Individual Differences in Sustained Attention Performance

Sustained attention paradigms can assess an individual’s ability to maintain continuous effort and accurate response rate over a period of time. Measuring individual differences in vigilance capabilities and factors that influence performance can be foundational in the design of user-centered technologies and protocols. In the current work, 137 participants completed the SART (Sustained Attention to Response Task) where half ( n = 69) received a warning that they would have to re-start the task if they fell below a performance threshold and the remainder ( n = 68) received no such warning. Measures of trait boredom proneness, state-based boredom, and motivation were also collected. Results indicated that the presence of a warning stimuli (extrinsic motivator) significantly affected overall performance on the SART. Discussion focused on how individual differences in the completion of “boring” tasks influences performance on work-related task outcomes.

The impact and public health response of chiropractors to the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey across four continents

BackgroundThe unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals has implications for healthcare delivery, including the public health guidance provided to patients. This study aims to assess the response and impact of COVID-19 on chiropractors internationally, and examines the public health response of chiropractors to the COVID-19 pandemic practising under a musculoskeletal spine-care versus subluxation-based care paradigm.MethodsA survey was distributed to chiropractors in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and United States (Oct. 2nd–Dec. 22nd, 2020) via professional bodies/publications, and social media. Questions were categorised into three domains: socio-demographic, public health response and business/financial impact. Multivariable logistic regression explored survey items associated with chiropractors practising under different self-reported paradigms.ResultsA total of 2061 chiropractors representing four global regions completed the survey. Our recruitment method did not allow the calculation of an accurate response rate. The vast majority initiated COVID-19 infection control changes within their practice setting, including increased disinfecting of treatment equipment (95%), frequent contact areas (94%) and increased hand hygiene (94%). While findings varied by region, most chiropractors (85%) indicated that they had implemented regulator advice on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Suspension of face-to-face patient care during the peak of the pandemic was reported by 49% of the participants with 26% implementing telehealth since the pandemic began. Chiropractors practising under a musculoskeletal spine-care paradigm were more likely to implement some/all regulator advice on patient PPE use (odds ratio [OR] = 3.25; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.57, 6.74) and practitioner PPE use (OR = 2.59; 95% CI 1.32, 5.08); trust COVID-19 public health information provided by government/World Health Organisation/chiropractic bodies (OR = 2.47; 95% CI 1.49, 4.10), and initiate patient telehealth in response to COVID-19 (OR = 1.46; 95% CI 1.02, 2.08) compared to those practising under a subluxation-based paradigm.ConclusionsChiropractors who responded to our survey made substantial infectious control changes in response to COVID-19. However, there was regional variation in the implementation of the advised practitioner and patient use of PPE and limited overall use of telehealth consultations by chiropractors during COVID-19. Musculoskeletal spine-care chiropractors were more adaptive to certain COVID-19 public health changes within their practice setting than subluxation-based chiropractors.

Educational intervention to improve quality of care in Barrett’s esophagus: the AQUIRE randomized controlled trial

Despite quality measures in upper endoscopy (EGD) for Barrett's esophagus (BE), considerable variability remains in practice among gastroenterologists. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the role of structured intensive training on the quality of EGD in BE. In this multicenter study, 8 sites (from the GI Quality Consortium) were cluster randomized (1:1) to receive AQUIRE (A Quality Improvement program in cancer care during Endoscopy) training (intervention) or continue local standard practices (control). The primary outcome was compliance with the Seattle biopsy protocol. Secondary outcomes were change in knowledge of BE detection and sampling assessed by questionnaire and dysplasia detection rate (DDR) before and after completion of the 6-month study period. The intervention sites (n= 4) had 31 gastroenterologists and the control sites (n= 4) had 34. There was a significant improvement in the compliance rates with the Seattle biopsy protocol from baseline to the end of the study in the intervention sites (64.8%-73.2%, P= .002) but not in the control sites (69.5%-69.4%, P= .953). The accurate response rate on the questionnaire at the intervention sites increased from 73% at baseline to 88% after AQUIRE training (difference, 14.8%; standard deviation, 18.7; P= .008). DDR did not change significantly from baseline to 6 months in either the control or intervention groups (P= .06). This study confirms the capacity of a structured educational intervention to improve utilization of a standard biopsy protocol and knowledge of standards of care in BE but without significant change in DDR.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding COVID-19 pandemic among general population in a suburban city of Western India: a cross sectional study

Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding COVID-19 pandemic among general population.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among general population residing in Navi Mumbai, India, by distributing online based predesigned, prevalidated and semi-structured survey questionnaire through social media from 20 April to 27 April, 2020. The survey instrument consisted of questions based on demographic characteristics followed by knowledge (12 questions), attitude (11 questions) and practices (5 questions). Individuals above 18 years of age, able to understand English language and willing to voluntarily consent were included in the study.Results: A total of 817 participants were included in the study. The mean knowledge score was 10.04±1.52 with an overall accurate response rate of 83.70%. Most of the participants had positive attitude regarding COVID-19 pandemic. A positive correlation was found between level of education with mean knowledge scores as well as positive attitude towards COVID-19 using Kruskal-Wallis H test (non-parametric ANOVA) which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Majority of participants followed infection prevention guidelines including the use of facemask (94.61%), appropriate hand hygiene practices (93.26%), maintaining social distancing (97.42%) and avoiding direct personal contact through hand shake/hugging (97.42%).Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of level of education with correct knowledge, positive attitude and appropriate practices. The information can further assist policy makers to predict success or make necessary modifications with respect to infection mitigation measures based on knowledge, attitude and practices of targeted population.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the Chinese public with respect to coronavirus disease (COVID-19): an online cross-sectional survey

BackgroundCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a pandemic. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the public play a major role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the KAP of the Chinese public and to assess potential influencing factors related to practices.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted in China in February 2020 via a self-designed questionnaire comprising 33 questions assessing KAP.ResultsFor the 2136 respondents from 30 provinces or municipalities in China, the accurate response rate for the knowledge section ranged from 72.7 to 99.5%, and the average was 91.2%. Regarding attitude section, the percentage of positive attitudes (“strongly agree” and “agree”) ranged from 94.7 to 99.7%, and the average value was 98.0%. The good practices (“always” and “often”) results ranged from 76.1 to 99.5%, and the average value was 96.8%. The independent samples t-test revealed that gender and ethnic differences had no effect on knowledge, attitude or behaviour (P > 0.05). However, knowledge was associated with age (t = 4.842, p < 0.001), marital status (t = − 5.323, p < 0.001), education level (t = 8.441, p < 0.001), occupation (t = − 10.858, p < 0.001), and place of residence (t = 7.929, p < 0.001). Similarly, attitude was associated with marital status (t = − 2.383, p = 0.017), education level (t = 2.106, p = 0.035), occupation (t = − 4.834, p < 0.001), and place of residence (t = 4.242, p < 0.001). The multiple linear regression analysis results showed that the factors influencing practices were knowledge (t = − 3.281, p = 0.001), attitude (t = 18.756, p < 0.001), occupation (t = − 3.860, p < 0.001), education level (t = 3.136, p = 0.002), and place of residence (t = 3.257, p = 0.001).ConclusionsThe Chinese public exhibited a good level of knowledge of COVID-19, a positive attitude, and high adherence to good practices. COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes and practices were affected by age, marital status, education level, occupation, and place of residence to varying degrees. In addition, practices were affected by knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19.

Evaluating the Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Humanistic Care Treatment on Cognitive Impairment Patients

Objective: To evaluate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and Humanistic care treatment on Cognitive impairment patients. Methods: We invested 60 patients to join our study who were diagnosed as cerebrovascular disease or alzheimer disease, the diseases are cognitive impairment. Their diagnose time is from January 2019 to December 2019. We randomly assign the participants to two groups, that include control group (n=30) and intervention group (n=30). In control group, participants receive conventional responsibility mode of nursing. Intervention group participants receive humanistic care model in treatment process. Result: In Unplanned extubation rate of rTMS, the control group has more case of Unplanned extubation, it also has higher Unplanned extubation rate than that of intervention group [3 (10.0%) vs 7 (23.3%)]. In incidence of agitation, it shows the cases of intervention group are less than that of control group, and it is statistical significance (8 vs 13, p=0.014). In accurate response research, the intervention group has better performance in accurate response test, its accurate response rate is 86.7% and the case of accurate response is 26, that is better than that of control group in our research result. Conclusion: The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and Humanistic care treatment is good for improve treatment outcome of cognitive impairment.

Research attitudes, barriers, and prior experience: Experience from interns working in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACTObjectives:The aim of this study was to explore research productivity and attitudes by Saudi interns.Materials and Methods:Interns from two hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in an online survey.Results:Fifty-seven interns responded to the survey. An accurate response rate is not possible because the invitation email reliably reached only a half of all 400 interns. Fifteen interns (26.3%) presented their research findings at a conference, and seven (12.3%) had managed to publish their findings. The main attractions to research were improving prospects of a successful residency/fellowship match (71.7%) and desire to learn more about the research subject (17%).Conclusion:Most interns in our sample expressed interest in being involved in research. The driving forces behind such eagerness, however, remain to be explicitly explored—although the majority of the sampled interns cited improved chances for a successful residency/fellowship match as the main reason.

36. CHANGE IN RESIDENT KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF DAILY PROGRESS NOTES FOLLOWING AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION

Introduction Physicians enter residency with variable proficiency in note writing and knowledge of note purpose. Best practice guidelines give learners some direction, but may not provide adequate explanation about the importance and purposes of progress notes. Objective Test the efficacy of a workshop intervention on changing resident knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about progress notes. Methods An educational workshop was constructed by residents and faculty stakeholders based on review of the literature, institutional best practices, and a previously designed note assessment tool. Residents from a mid-sized pediatric residency program attended a workshop consisting of best practice didactics and small group work using the tool to assess example progress notes. Participants completed a 22-question online survey (Qualtrics) before and after the workshop to evaluate knowledge of progress note components and attitudes regarding note importance. Pre-post analysis was performed with Chi square testing for true/false questions and Mann-Whitney testing for Likert scale questions. Results Pediatric residents (n=26, 79% response rate) completed the pre-intervention online survey, and 23 (70%) completed the post-intervention survey. Accurate response rate improved in 15/20 of the true/false content questions, with a statistically significant improvement in five of them (p Discussion/Conclusion This study suggests that a workshop intervention is an effective method of educating pediatric residents on progress note best practices. Further studies should assess the impact of the intervention on sustained resident knowledge and beliefs about progress notes and subsequent note quality.

THE UTILITY OF MAZE ACCURATE RESPONSE RATE IN ASSESSING READING COMPREHENSION IN UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study examined the predictive utility of five formative reading measures: words correct per minute, number of comprehension questions correct, reading comprehension rate, number of maze correct responses, and maze accurate response rate (MARR). Broad Reading cluster scores obtained via the Woodcock–Johnson III (WJ III) Tests of Achievement served as the criterion variable. Examiners administered all reading measures to 98 students enrolled in upper elementary (UES) and middle school (MS) grades (grades 4 through 8). Results indicated significant intercorrelations within all predictor variables for the combined and UES samples; fewer intercorrelations existed at the MS level. MARR exhibited the highest correlation with WJ III Broad Reading across all correlational analyses. Additional regression analyses indicated that the MARR technique best predicted WJ III Broad Reading cluster scores across all groups analyzed. Limitations of the current study and suggestions for future research are discussed.

A phase I dose escalation study to determine the optimal biological dose of irosustat, an oral steroid sulfatase inhibitor, in postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer

Steroid sulfatase (STS) inhibition may have a therapeutic role in suppression of endocrine-responsive breast cancer. This study aimed to determine the optimal biological dose and recommended dose (RD) of the STS inhibitor irosustat. A three-part, open-label, multicenter, dose escalation study of irosustat in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer patients involved administration of a single dose of irosustat with a 7-day observation period; followed by a daily oral dose of irosustat for 28days; and an extension phase, in which the daily oral dose of irosustat was continued at the discretion of the investigator and as long as the patient was benefitting from the treatment. Five doses of irosustat were tested (1, 5, 20, 40, and 80mg) in 50 patients. After 28days of daily administration of irosustat, all the evaluated patients in the 5, 20, 40, and 80mg cohorts achieved ≥95% STS inhibition in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and corresponding endocrine suppression. The maximum tolerated dose was not reached, and the 40mg dose was established as the RD. The median time to disease progression in the 40mg cohort was 11.2weeks. Disease stabilization was achieved in 10% of patients potentially indicative of drug activity. Dry skin was the most frequent adverse event. The RD of irosustat is 40mg. Disease stabilization occurred in 10% of this heavily pretreated patient population. A larger study is required to define an accurate response rate to irosustat as a single agent and whether co-administration with an aromatase inhibitor is needed.

Reading assessment methods for middle‐school students: An investigation of reading comprehension rate and Maze accurate response rate

AbstractThis study was designed to investigate the validity of four different aloud reading comprehension assessment measures: Maze, comprehension questions, Maze accurate response rate (MARR), and reading comprehension rate (RCR). The criterion measures used in this study were the Woodcock–Johnson III Tests of Achievement (WJ‐III ACH) Broad Reading Cluster Score and words correct per minute (WCPM). Pearson Product Correlations and linear regression were used to investigate possible relationships between Maze comprehension level (accuracy), comprehension question level (accuracy), MARR, RCR, WCPM, and the Broad Reading Cluster Score of the WJ‐III ACH. Participants were sixth‐, seventh‐, and eighth‐grade students from a middle school located in the Southeastern United States. Significant correlations were found between each of the reading comprehension assessment variables (WCPM, MARR, RCR, Maze comprehension level, and comprehension question level) and the WJ‐III ACH Broad Reading Cluster Score. MARR and RCR represented the strongest correlations when compared to the other variables. Results from a linear regression analysis indicated that RCR was the best predictor of the criterion variable (WJ‐III). Implications for future research and applied practice are discussed. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Knowledge about and attitude toward enterovirus 71 infections: A survey of parents and teachers at kindergartens in Taiwan

In 2008, we surveyed 690 parents and 104 teachers at kindergartens in Taiwan about their knowledge of and attitude towards enterovirus 71 infections. The accurate response rate for enterovirus infection characteristics was greater than 80% for specific symptoms, prevalent age group, and predominant infection season. Parents and teachers felt great anxiety and even panic about infection. Both groups perceived the impact of enterovirus infection to be worse than that of influenza.

Visual search attention in children with Williams syndrome

To explore the characteristics of visual search attention in children with Williams syndrome (WS). Twenty-two children with WS, 13 male and 9 female, aged 12 (6-16), 25 chronological age (CA) and mental age (MA)-matched children with Down's syndrome (DS), 45 biological age-matched children, and 43 mental age-matched children, aged 4 +/- 2 (2-8) underwent Peabody picture vocabulary test (PPVT). Visual search attention including selective, switch, and sustained attention, was tested using a set of computerized visual search tasks via a touch-screen. In the dual target tasks, participants were required to alternate between two different targets. Sustained attention was investigated with vigilance task test. (1) In the single-target searching task with no target similar distractor, the accurate response rate of the WS patients was 71% +/- 25%, significantly lower than that of the CA-matched children (87% +/- 14%, P = 0. 001). The searching time of the WS children was 5 s, significantly longer than that of the CA-matched children (3 s, P = 0.000). The distance for touch of the WS children was 25 relative units, significantly longer than that of the CA-matched children (18 relative units, P = 0.000). The mean reaction time of the WS children was 5 s, significantly longer than that of the children with Down's syndrome (3 s, P = 0.022). The shape error rate of the WS children was 15%, significantly higher than that of the CA-matched children (0, P = 0.000). When non-targets similar to the targets were added, the accurate response rate of the WS group was 39% +/- 20%, significantly lower than those of the CA-matched and MA-matched children (77% +/- 23% and 66% +/- 23% respectively, both P = 0.000); the mean searching time of the WS children was 13 s, significantly longer than those of the CA-matched and MA-matched children (3 s and 5 s respectively, both P = 0. 000); and the distance per touch of the WS children was 41 relative units, significantly longer than those of the CA-matched and MA-matched children (20 and 27 relative units, P = 0.000 and P = 0.004). (2) The results of the dual target tasks showed that the accurate response rate of the WS children was 52% +/- 28%, significantly lower than that of the CA-matched children (78% +/- 22%, P = 0. 000), the mean searching time of the WS children was 11 s, significantly longer than that of the CA-matched children (4 s, P = 0.000); and the distance per touch of the WS children was 54 +/- 27 relative units, significantly longer than that of the CA-matched children (31 +/- 13 relative units, P = 0.000). However, there were not significant differences in the accurate response rate, mean searching time, and distance per touch between the WS and DS children. The switching error rate of the WS children was 13%, significantly higher than those of the CA and MA-matched children (0 and 4% respectively, P = 0.000 and P = 0.004). (3) The vigilance task test showed that the accurate response rate of the WS children was 52% +/- 25%, significantly lower than that of the CA-matched children (80% +/- 21%, P = 0.000); the mean searching time of the WS children was 4 s +/- 1 s, significantly longer than that of the CA-matched children (3 s +/- 1 s, P = 0.000); and the error hit number of the WS children was 8, significantly more than that of the CA-matched children (3, P = 0.000). However, there were not significant differences in the accurate response rate, mean searching time, and error hit number between the WS and DS children. Conclusion Distinct visual search deficits exist in WS children.

Infusion carboplatin treatment of relapsed and refractory acute leukemia: evidence of efficacy with minimal extramedullary toxicity at intermediate doses.

Carboplatin (CBDCA) is a second-generation platinum analog with prominent myelotoxicity and modest extramedullary toxicity. We performed a phase I study of CBDCA in adult patients with relapsed acute leukemia. Therapy was administered as a five-day continuous infusion. The initial dose of 875 mg/m2 over five days was escalated in 15% increments to a final dose of 2,100 mg/m2 over five days. Twenty-eight patients received 35 induction courses of CBDCA, including two patients who achieved a complete remission (CR) following the first course, and received a second induction course at the time of relapse. Therapy was well tolerated. No grade 3 or 4 extramedullary toxicity was seen. Myelosuppression was regularly observed, with prolonged myelosuppression at 2,100 mg/m2 over five days being the indication to cease dose escalation. Eight of 28 patients (28.5%) responded to CBDCA therapy (six CR, two partial remission [PR]) or ten of 30 initial induction courses (33.3%). Continuous-infusion CBDCA has an advantage over other therapy for acute leukemia because of its highly selective myelotoxicity and minimal gastrointestinal and renal toxicity. A standard phase II study should be undertaken to establish a more accurate response rate.