The proposed study seeks to prospectively investigate the effects of oral steroid administration following injection laryngoplasty in patients suffering from glottic insufficiency in an attempt to shorten post-procedural recovery time.
We are evaluating the impact of IM student chiefs' review sessions on students' performance and satisfaction with their OSCE (observed standardized clinical evaluation) during their Medicine clerkship through a post-OSCE survey
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the study product, STIMULAN VG, and how well it works on Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (DFO), compared to the usual treatment provided. It is not known if the experimental research treatment is better than the current treatment of DFO, so the two treatments need to be compared in this study.
Evaluating the processes and impacts of a multi-year research project
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: The proposed study is a three-year mixed methods study of the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, and subsequent changes to state reproductive health policies, on mental health and work-related wellbeing of OB/GYNs. We will study how workplace factors, and organizational policies and practices, may lessen the impact of restrictive state policies on OB/GYNs' mental health, work-related wellbeing, and turnover intention. We will undertake a convergent mixed-method design, in which we will conduct a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews simultaneously. We will then conduct key informant interviews of OB/GYN and hospital leaders to determine the best methods and pathways for dissemination of findings.
We will survey basic and translational scientists at CTSA institutions who are pursuing potential targets and methods for precision genome editing. The survey will document respondents' perspectives on the scientific prospects for applying human gene editing to the prevention of disease, enhancement concerns that might be generated, and views on the appropriate governance of human genome editing research.
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a novel psychosocial intervention for parents with advanced cancer and their co-parents.
The purpose of this study is to follow patients who were diagnosed with HIV-1 infection during this acute infection stage to look at clinical and laboratory markers of HIV infection, over time. Individuals joining this study may or may not be on treatment for their HIV. No treatment is provided in this study. Participants may be asked to provide blood samples on this study.
Neonatal mortality remains a significant challenge in Malawi, despite the country's success in reducing overall childhood mortality. We have identified significant gaps in infection control and routine neonatal care in tertiary facilities. As more childbirths are occurring in health facilities, it is crucial to identify areas for improvement and address these in each facility to enhance the quality of neonatal care. This study proposes a team-based approach to identifying areas for improvement with a high potential to significantly impact neonatal survival in surgical neonates. By including a wide range of individuals - from those working in the unit to providers interacting with the team to hospital leadership - we can design robust interventions with the potential for successful implementation and propagation. Our study proposes a reproducible model that other neonatal services or facilities may replicate. An additional benefit of a qualitative research-informed approach is empowering all team members to improve