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We sought to validate a simulation model for robotic sacrocolpopexy (RSCP) that includes multiple steps presacral dissection/mesh attachment, vaginal mesh attachment, and peritoneal closure.

An RSCP training model was developed. Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) experts and current FPMRS fellows were videotaped using the model; sessions were timed and scored using the Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills (GEARS) by 3 surgeon reviewers masked to participants' identities. Construct validity was measured by comparing performance on the model between experts and trainees. Interrater reliability was determined by calculating intraclass correlation coefficients for total GEARS scores. Selleckchem BTK inhibitor Face validity was assessed by a postprocedure questionnaire.

Experts included 9 board-certified FPMRS physicians experienced in RSCP; trainees were 17 fellows. Experts practiced at 7 different institutions in the United States, and the majority (5/7) taught fellows. Trainees were from 7 institut surgical skill steps.

Quality of life and psychosocial determinants of health, such as health literacy and social support, are associated with increased health care utilization and adverse outcomes in medical populations. However, the effect on surgical health care utilization is less understood.

We sought to examine the effect of patient-reported quality of life and psychosocial determinants of health on unplanned hospital readmissions in a surgical population.

This is a prospective cohort study using patient interviews at the time of hospital discharge from a Veterans Affairs hospital.

We include Veterans undergoing elective inpatient general, vascular, or thoracic surgery (August 1, 2015-June 30, 2017).

We assessed unplanned readmission to any medical facility within 30 days of hospital discharge.

A total of 736 patients completed the 30-day postoperative follow-up, and 16.3% experienced readmission. Lower patient-reported physical and mental health, inadequate health literacy, and discharge home with help after surhould be incorporated into routinely collected electronic health record data. Also, discharge plans should accommodate varying levels of health literacy and consider how the patient's mental health and social support needs will affect recovery.

Individuals that have both diabetes and substance use disorder (SUD) are more likely to have adverse health outcomes and are less likely to receive high quality diabetes care, compared with patients without coexisting SUD. Care management programs for patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and SUD, have been associated with improvements in the process and outcomes of care.

The aim was to assess the impact of having coexisting SUD on diabetes process of care metrics.

Preintervention/postintervention triple difference analysis.

Participants in the New York State Medicaid Health Home (NYS-HH) care management program who have diabetes and a propensity-matched comparison group of nonparticipants (N=37,260).

Process of care metrics for patients with diabetes an eye (retinal) exam, HbA1c test, medical attention (screening laboratory measurements) for nephropathy, and receiving all 3 in the past year.

Before enrollment in NYS-HH, individuals with comorbid SUD had fewer claims for eye exams and HbA1c tests compared with those without comorbid SUD. Diabetes process of care improvements associated with NYS-HH enrollment were larger among those with comorbid SUD [eye exam adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.08; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.01-1.15]; HbA1c test AOR=1.20 (95% CI 1.11-1.29); medical attention for nephropathy AOR=1.21 (95% CI 1.12-1.31); all 3 AOR=1.09 (95% CI 1.02-1.16).

Individuals with both diabetes and SUD may benefit moderately more from care management than those without comorbid SUD. Individuals with both SUD and diabetes who are not enrolled in care management may be missing out on crucial diabetes care.

Individuals with both diabetes and SUD may benefit moderately more from care management than those without comorbid SUD. Individuals with both SUD and diabetes who are not enrolled in care management may be missing out on crucial diabetes care.

The oscillometric blood pressure (BP) measurement technique estimates BPs from analyzing the envelop of oscillometric cuff pressure waveform. The oscillometric waveform envelope shape is associated with physiological changes and influences BP measurement accuracy. The aim of this study was to comprehensively quantify BP- and age-related changes of oscillometric waveform envelope characteristics.

Manual systolic and diastolic BPs were measured from 472 patients (219 female, 253 male), and the cuff pressure were digitally recorded during linear cuff deflation that was used to derive oscillometric waveform envelopes. All patients were divided into different categories according to their BP level and age. The envelope width in high-pressure region (above mean arterial pressure, MAP) and low-pressure region (below MAP) were compared between different BP and age categories to qualify their changes with increased BP and aging.

The envelop widths increased significantly with increased BPs (P < 0.001 between optimal, normotensive and hypertensive groups) and aging (P < 0.001 for >50 years old group in comparison with younger groups). The envelope widths in high-pressure region were significantly larger than in low-pressure region in normal and hypertensive categories (all P < 0.05) and elderly patients aged over 60 years (all P < 0.001), and the envelope width ratios between them increased with increased BP and aging.

This study has concluded an asymmetrical oscillometric waveform envelope in normotensive and hypertensive categories, as well as in elderly group (aged over 60 years), and their asymmetrical features were significantly more obvious with increased BP and aging.

This study has concluded an asymmetrical oscillometric waveform envelope in normotensive and hypertensive categories, as well as in elderly group (aged over 60 years), and their asymmetrical features were significantly more obvious with increased BP and aging.