Biomedical subjects

Kathy B Bean

Publications and source records attributed to Kathy B Bean.

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PubMed2005

An exploratory investigation of quality of life in adult liver transplant recipients.

Quality of life is an important outcome indicator of experiences associated with liver transplantation. Unfortunately, quality of life has been defined in many different ways, causing confusion and misconceptions among practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and patients. This exploratory qualitative study was initiated to gain greater understanding regarding the adult transplant recipients' experiences with liver transplantation in order to direct future studies with this population and to assist in selection of a relevant quality of life survey tool for quantitative investigation. Twelve informants (7 women, 5 men) shared their experiences in face-to-face interviews conducted by the researcher. Analysis of these interviews reveals the importance of physiologic, psychological, social, spiritual, family, and socioeconomic aspects of quality of life for liver transplant recipients.

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Colorectal cancer: preventable, treatable, and beatable!

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Development of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Minimum Data Set: an evidence-based resource.

The Society for Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) has developed a Minimum Data Set identifying the essential elements necessary to document delivery of patient care in the gastrointestinal endoscopic setting. Standardized information, such as a minimum data set, for facilitating communication among practitioners is believed to enhance patient outcomes. The SGNA Minimum Data Set was developed for "public" use to facilitate quality patient outcomes and to enhance the education, research, and clinical practice of GI nurses. Data were collected from a cross-sectional representation of geographic locations and settings (major medical centers, community hospitals, and free-standing clinics) in order to establish a broad evidence-based perspective for the data set. Data for the four primary endoscopic procedures: esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and flexible sigmoidoscopy; as well as the most common therapeutic procedures (biopsy, polypectomy, dilation, endoscopic ultrasound [EUS], and manometry/motility) were analyzed to establish the key elements of the Minimum Data Set. Focus groups with members from around the U.S. verified the validity of the Minimum Data Set. The SGNA Minimum Data Set can be used by healthcare institutions, industry, and individuals to facilitate the capture and analysis of standardized data for the purpose of improving GI patient outcomes and enhancing delivery of nursing care.

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