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  1. Article ; Online: Assessment of the in vitro acaricidal activity of Bravecto

    Takano, Kotaro / Carver, Scott / Vermaak, Yolandi / Fischer, Katja / Harvey, Robert J / Mounsey, Kate E

    Parasites & vectors

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 194

    Abstract: Background: Sarcoptic mange is a serious animal welfare concern in bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus). Fluralaner (Bravecto: Methods: Sarcoptes scabiei were sourced from experimentally infested pigs. In vitro assays were performed to determine the ...

    Abstract Background: Sarcoptic mange is a serious animal welfare concern in bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus). Fluralaner (Bravecto
    Methods: Sarcoptes scabiei were sourced from experimentally infested pigs. In vitro assays were performed to determine the lethal concentration (LC
    Results: All compounds were highly effective at killing mites in vitro. The LC
    Conclusions: These results confirm the acaricidal properties of Bravecto, demonstrate acaricidal properties of Orange Power and support the potential suitability of Orange Power and its active constituents as a diluent for Bravecto. As well as killing mites via direct exposure, Orange Power could potentially enhance the topical delivery of Bravecto to wombats by increasing drug penetration in hyperkeratotic crusts. Further research evaluating the physiochemical properties and modes of action of Orange Power and its constituents as a formulation vehicle would be of value.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Sarcoptes scabiei/drug effects ; Acaricides/pharmacology ; Isoxazoles/pharmacology ; Scabies/drug therapy ; Scabies/parasitology ; Plant Oils/pharmacology ; Plant Oils/chemistry ; Acyclic Monoterpenes/pharmacology ; Swine ; Limonene/pharmacology ; Limonene/chemistry ; Terpenes/pharmacology ; Terpenes/chemistry ; Cyclohexenes/pharmacology ; Cyclohexenes/chemistry ; Lethal Dose 50
    Chemical Substances Acaricides ; A1443 compound ; Isoxazoles ; Plant Oils ; orange oil (AKN3KSD11B) ; citral (T7EU0O9VPP) ; Acyclic Monoterpenes ; Limonene (9MC3I34447) ; Terpenes ; Cyclohexenes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2409480-8
    ISSN 1756-3305 ; 1756-3305
    ISSN (online) 1756-3305
    ISSN 1756-3305
    DOI 10.1186/s13071-024-06275-9
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  2. Article ; Online: Interprofessional staff perspectives on the adoption of or black box technology and simulations to improve patient safety: a multi-methods survey.

    Campbell, Krystle / Gardner, Aimee / Scott, Daniel J / Johnson, Jada / Harvey, Jillian / Kazley, Abby

    Advances in simulation (London, England)

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 1, Page(s) 24

    Abstract: Introduction: Medical errors still plague healthcare. Operating Room Black Box (ORBB) and ORBB-simulation (ORBBSIM) are innovative emerging technologies which continuously capture as well as categorize intraoperative data, team information, and audio- ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Medical errors still plague healthcare. Operating Room Black Box (ORBB) and ORBB-simulation (ORBBSIM) are innovative emerging technologies which continuously capture as well as categorize intraoperative data, team information, and audio-visual files, in effort to improve objective quality measures. ORBB and ORBBSIM have an opportunity to improve patient safety, yet a paucity of implementation literature exists. Overcoming implementation barriers is critical. This study sought to obtain rich insights while identifying facilitators and barriers to adoption of ORBB and ORBBSIM in alignment with Donabedian's model of health services and healthcare quality. Enrichment themes included translational performance improvement and real-world examples to develop sessions.
    Methods: Interprofessional OR staff were invited to complete two surveys assessing staff's perceptions using TeamSTEPPS's validated Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire (T-TPQ) and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics were calculated for quantitative variables, and inductive phenomenological content analysis was used for qualitative.
    Results: Survey 1 captured 71 responses from 334 invited (RR 21%) while survey 2 captured 47 responses from 157 (RR 29.9%). The T-TPQ score was 65.2, with Communication (70.4) the highest construct and Leadership (58.0) the lowest. Quality Improvement (QI), Patient Safety, and Objective Case Review were the most common perceived ORBB benefits. Trends suggested a reciprocal benefit of dual ORBB and ORBBSIM adoption. Trends also suggested that dual implementation can promote Psychological Safety, culture, trust, and technology comfort. The need for an implementation plan built on change management principles and a constructive culture were key findings.
    Conclusions: Findings supported ORBB implementation themes from previous literature and deepened our understanding through the exploration of team culture. This blueprint provides a model to help organizations adopt ORBB and ORBBSIM. Outcomes can establish an empirical paradigm for future studies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2059-0628
    ISSN (online) 2059-0628
    DOI 10.1186/s41077-023-00263-2
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  3. Article: Self-Assessment of Research Skills and Barriers to Research Careers among Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows.

    Scott, Meg K / Goodwin, Andrew J / Nadig, Nandita R / Harvey, Jillian B / Kilb, Edward F

    Journal of medical education and curricular development

    2023  Volume 10, Page(s) 23821205231184704

    Abstract: Background: Recruitment and retention of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) trainees into academic research positions remain difficult. Factors influencing graduates, like salary and personal circumstances, remain unchangeable. However, some ... ...

    Abstract Background: Recruitment and retention of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) trainees into academic research positions remain difficult. Factors influencing graduates, like salary and personal circumstances, remain unchangeable. However, some program-level factors, like research skill acquisition and mentorship, may be modifiable to encourage matriculation into academic research positions.
    Objective: We aim to identify proficiency in research-specific skills in PCCM trainees and barriers to careers as research-focused academic faculty.
    Methods: We surveyed PCCM fellows in a nationwide cross-sectional analysis including demographics, research intent, research skills self-assessment, and academic career barriers. The Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors approved and disseminated the survey. Data were collected and stored using the REDCap database. Descriptive statistics were used to assess survey items.
    Results: 612 fellows received the primary survey with 112 completing the survey for a response rate of 18.3%. A majority were male (56.2%) and training at university-based medical centers (89.2%). Early fellowship trainees (first-/second-year fellows) comprised 66.9% of respondents with 33.1% being late fellowship trainees (third-/fourth-year fellows). Most early trainees (63.2%) indicated they intended to incorporate research into their careers. A chi-square testing of independence was performed to examine the relationship between training level and perceived proficiency. Significant relationships in perceived proficiency were identified between early and late fellowship trainees with an absolute difference of 25.3% (manuscript writing), 18.7% (grant writing), 21.6% (study design), and 19.5% (quantitative/qualitative methodology). The most prevalent barriers were unfamiliarity with grant writing (59.5%) and research funding uncertainty (56.8%).
    Conclusion: With an ongoing need for academic research faculty, this study identifies self-perceived gaps in research skills including grant writing, data analytics, and study conception and design. These skills map to fellow-identified barriers to careers in academics. Mentorship and innovative curriculum focusing on the development of key research skills may enhance academic research faculty recruitment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2798123-X
    ISSN 2382-1205
    ISSN 2382-1205
    DOI 10.1177/23821205231184704
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  4. Article ; Online: Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations for treating sarcoptic mange with cross-relevance to Australian wildlife.

    Takano, Kotaro / de Hayr, Lachlan / Carver, Scott / Harvey, Robert J / Mounsey, Kate E

    International journal for parasitology. Drugs and drug resistance

    2023  Volume 21, Page(s) 97–113

    Abstract: Sarcoptes scabiei is the microscopic burrowing mite responsible for sarcoptic mange, which is reported in approximately 150 mammalian species. In Australia, sarcoptic mange affects a number of native and introduced wildlife species, is particularly ... ...

    Abstract Sarcoptes scabiei is the microscopic burrowing mite responsible for sarcoptic mange, which is reported in approximately 150 mammalian species. In Australia, sarcoptic mange affects a number of native and introduced wildlife species, is particularly severe in bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus) and an emerging issue in koala and quenda. There are a variety of acaricides available for the treatment of sarcoptic mange which are generally effective in eliminating mites from humans and animals in captivity. In wild populations, effective treatment is challenging, and concerns exist regarding safety, efficacy and the potential emergence of acaricide resistance. There are risks where acaricides are used intensively or inadequately, which could adversely affect treatment success rates as well as animal welfare. While reviews on epidemiology, treatment strategies, and pathogenesis of sarcoptic mange in wildlife are available, there is currently no review evaluating the use of specific acaricides in the context of their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, and subsequent likelihood of emerging drug resistance, particularly for Australian wildlife. This review critically evaluates acaricides that have been utilised to treat sarcoptic mange in wildlife, including dosage forms and routes, pharmacokinetics, mode of action and efficacy. We also highlight the reports of resistance of S. scabiei to acaricides, including clinical and in vitro observations.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Scabies/drug therapy ; Scabies/veterinary ; Scabies/epidemiology ; Animals, Wild ; Acaricides/therapeutic use ; Acaricides/pharmacology ; Australia/epidemiology ; Sarcoptes scabiei ; Mammals
    Chemical Substances Acaricides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-05
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2751132-7
    ISSN 2211-3207 ; 2211-3207
    ISSN (online) 2211-3207
    ISSN 2211-3207
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2023.02.004
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  5. Article ; Online: Nonmarinum, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections of the Upper Extremity: A Multi-Institutional Descriptive Report.

    Renfree, Kevin J / Scott, Kelly L / Polveroni, Thomas M / Mead-Harvey, Carolyn / Vikram, Holenarasipur R

    The Journal of hand surgery

    2022  Volume 48, Issue 11, Page(s) 1159.e1–1159.e10

    Abstract: Purpose: We analyzed patient demographic factors involved in the development of nonmarinum, nontuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTMI) involving the upper extremity, and assessed diagnostic and prognostic values of commonly used preoperative ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: We analyzed patient demographic factors involved in the development of nonmarinum, nontuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTMI) involving the upper extremity, and assessed diagnostic and prognostic values of commonly used preoperative laboratory and imaging studies, as well as factors related to recurrence of disease and patient outcomes.
    Methods: Patients from 2 academic, tertiary facilities with culture-proven, nonmarinum NTMI involving the upper extremity were reviewed. Patient-related factors and clinical outcomes were extracted. The analysis was based on pathogen identification (rapid- vs slow-growing subspecies) and immune status.
    Results: Our 76 patients had a mean age of 59 years, and 65% were male. Forty-eight percent reported an injury, and hands were frequently involved (58%). Forty-one percent were immunosuppressed (19% organ transplant recipients). The mean symptom duration prior to presentation was 203 days. The culture identification took a mean of 33 days, with 25 different species identified (subcategorized as rapid or slow growers). Seventy-seven percent had solitary lesions, with a cutaneous or subcutaneous location most common. Immunosuppressed patients were treated longer with antibiotics (243 vs 155 days in immunocompetent patients) and experienced higher rates of side effects, complications, and recurrence. All patients underwent debridement to control infection, including 4 individuals who required amputations. One-third experienced complications and/or recurrence, regardless of the organism type.
    Conclusions: Upper-extremity nonmarinum NTMI is often misdiagnosed, causing management delays. Early consideration in differential diagnoses of chronic, painful swelling, nodular or inflammatory lesions, or septic arthritis is crucial. Tissue biopsy with specimens for histopathology and microbiological analysis (mycobacterial smear, cultures, and broad range polymerase chain reaction) and early involvement with an infectious disease specialist are recommended. Empiric antibiotic therapy is not standard. Debridement and prolonged, directed combination antimicrobial therapy is required; however, adverse reactions are commonly encountered.
    Type of study/level of evidence: Prognostic IV.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Female ; Upper Extremity/microbiology ; Hand ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Arthritis, Infectious/therapy ; Diagnostic Imaging ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Retrospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605716-0
    ISSN 1531-6564 ; 0363-5023
    ISSN (online) 1531-6564
    ISSN 0363-5023
    DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.03.019
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  6. Article ; Online: Learning from patient experiences of projection imaging through the use of online feedback platforms.

    Preston, Scott / Harvey-Lloyd, Jane

    Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences

    2022  Volume 54, Issue 1, Page(s) 73–82

    Abstract: Introduction & background: Projection radiography remains a well-used diagnostic tool in healthcare, and its use is continually increasing. The volume of feedback collected from patients has grown exponentially but is rarely analysed within the service ... ...

    Abstract Introduction & background: Projection radiography remains a well-used diagnostic tool in healthcare, and its use is continually increasing. The volume of feedback collected from patients has grown exponentially but is rarely analysed within the service to meaningfully underpin change. Professions such as nursing currently make use of patient feedback during training yet there is comparatively little use in diagnostic radiography. Research exists into the use of social media during radiotherapy treatment, highlighting how it could be embraced in future research. However, there remains a sparsity of publications discussing the experiences of patients with projection radiography despite its prominence within diagnostic imaging. Online platforms for feedback are available to most industries and readily embraced and used. They are also becoming increasingly available to healthcare providers. This study aimed to assess and analyse the patient experience of projection radiography using the stories of patients via an online platform.
    Methodology: Recognising that humans do not experience healthcare in a binary way, the authors selected a narrative method as the most appropriate qualitative methodology to analyse and understand 181 patient stories relating to projection radiography from the Care Opinion UK website. Each story was read three times to establish codes and themes and to ensure author familiarity with the patient's words & descriptions. This resulted in 30 empirical codes with the most frequently used being split into three major themes for discussion RESULTS & CONCLUSION: The three major themes considered the radiography experience, the encounter with professionals and service provision. Online sources of feedback provide valuable data for health researchers and provide access to insights which might otherwise go unconsidered. Patients instinctively perceive radiological examinations to result in delays to their care and report surprise when discovering examinations are delivered swiftly, though it remains that innovations such as radiographer-led discharge could be better utilised to enhance the patient experience. In addition, it is evident that administrative functions in diagnostic radiology departments are considered poor and from the descriptions given in the study by patients, the administrative side of the service does not meet their needs. Patient stories demonstrate that radiography is not perceived as vital to patient care and is frequently devalued through the notion that health professions are limited to medical doctor and nurse. The work of radiographers is not valueless to the patient evidenced by their desire to thank staff for their work, but its value is poorly understood and could be further enhanced by embracing online feedback as part of continuing professional and service development.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Feedback ; Delivery of Health Care ; Radiography ; Clinical Competence ; Patient Outcome Assessment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2426513-5
    ISSN 1876-7982 ; 1939-8654
    ISSN (online) 1876-7982
    ISSN 1939-8654
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.11.009
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  7. Article ; Online: Interprofessional staff perspectives on the adoption of or black box technology and simulations to improve patient safety

    Krystle Campbell / Aimee Gardner / Daniel J. Scott / Jada Johnson / Jillian Harvey / Abby Kazley

    Advances in Simulation, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a multi-methods survey

    2023  Volume 13

    Abstract: Abstract Introduction Medical errors still plague healthcare. Operating Room Black Box (ORBB) and ORBB-simulation (ORBBSIM) are innovative emerging technologies which continuously capture as well as categorize intraoperative data, team information, and ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Introduction Medical errors still plague healthcare. Operating Room Black Box (ORBB) and ORBB-simulation (ORBBSIM) are innovative emerging technologies which continuously capture as well as categorize intraoperative data, team information, and audio-visual files, in effort to improve objective quality measures. ORBB and ORBBSIM have an opportunity to improve patient safety, yet a paucity of implementation literature exists. Overcoming implementation barriers is critical. This study sought to obtain rich insights while identifying facilitators and barriers to adoption of ORBB and ORBBSIM in alignment with Donabedian’s model of health services and healthcare quality. Enrichment themes included translational performance improvement and real-world examples to develop sessions. Methods Interprofessional OR staff were invited to complete two surveys assessing staff’s perceptions using TeamSTEPPS’s validated Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire (T-TPQ) and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics were calculated for quantitative variables, and inductive phenomenological content analysis was used for qualitative. Results Survey 1 captured 71 responses from 334 invited (RR 21%) while survey 2 captured 47 responses from 157 (RR 29.9%). The T-TPQ score was 65.2, with Communication (70.4) the highest construct and Leadership (58.0) the lowest. Quality Improvement (QI), Patient Safety, and Objective Case Review were the most common perceived ORBB benefits. Trends suggested a reciprocal benefit of dual ORBB and ORBBSIM adoption. Trends also suggested that dual implementation can promote Psychological Safety, culture, trust, and technology comfort. The need for an implementation plan built on change management principles and a constructive culture were key findings. Conclusions Findings supported ORBB implementation themes from previous literature and deepened our understanding through the exploration of team culture. This blueprint provides a model to help organizations adopt ORBB and ORBBSIM. Outcomes can ...
    Keywords Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ; R858-859.7
    Subject code 650
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: Correction to: Drug dose and animal welfare: important considerations in the treatment of wildlife.

    Mounsey, Kate / Harvey, Robert J / Wilkinson, Victoria / Takano, Kotaro / Old, Julie / Stannard, Hayley / Wicker, Leanne / Phalen, David / Carver, Scott

    Parasitology research

    2022  Volume 121, Issue 5, Page(s) 1551

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 284966-5
    ISSN 1432-1955 ; 0932-0113 ; 0044-3255
    ISSN (online) 1432-1955
    ISSN 0932-0113 ; 0044-3255
    DOI 10.1007/s00436-022-07472-0
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  9. Article ; Online: Does an Increase in Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness After Swimming Increase the Likelihood of Future Shoulder Pain?

    Porter, Kirsten / Shield, Anthony / Pascoe, Deborah / Harvey, Jack / Talpey, Scott

    Sports health

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) 358–362

    Abstract: Background: Increase in supraspinatus tendon thickness (STT) resulting from swimming practice has been observed in those with a history of shoulder pain. The magnitude of change in STT after a swimming session and its rate of recovery may be an ... ...

    Abstract Background: Increase in supraspinatus tendon thickness (STT) resulting from swimming practice has been observed in those with a history of shoulder pain. The magnitude of change in STT after a swimming session and its rate of recovery may be an indicator of future shoulder pain incidence.
    Hypothesis: The supraspinatus tendons that demonstrate a greater increase in thickness as a result of swimming practice will have an increased likelihood of future shoulder pain in a cohort of competitive swimmers over a period of 6 months.
    Design: Descriptive epidemiology study.
    Level of evidence: Level 2b, individual cohort studies.
    Methods: A cohort of 50 nationally qualified swimmers aged between 14 and 22 years, from 3 open National Swimming Programs in Victoria, Australia, were recruited for this study. Ultrasonographic measurements of swimmers' STT was obtained of both shoulders, before, immediately after, and 6 hours after a single swimming practice session. Data were recorded of any significant interfering shoulder pain at 3 and 6 months after the initial testing session.
    Results: Stepwise logistic regression models indicated that significant predictors of the likelihood of experiencing significant interfering pain were sex [significant at 6 months; odds ratio (OR) 4.2] and the extent of change in STT immediately (OR 2.3 and 1.3 per mm at 3 and 6 months, respectively) and 6 hours postpractice (OR 1.9 and 1.5 per mm at 3 and 6 months, respectively).
    Conclusion: The current data suggest larger increases in tendon thickness after training are associated with an increased likelihood of future shoulder pain.
    Clinical relevance: These data may be valuable for monitoring training load and identifying athletes who may have an increased likelihood of shoulder pain.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Rotator Cuff ; Shoulder Pain/diagnostic imaging ; Shoulder Pain/etiology ; Swimming ; Shoulder ; Tendons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2508802-6
    ISSN 1941-0921 ; 1941-7381
    ISSN (online) 1941-0921
    ISSN 1941-7381
    DOI 10.1177/19417381231208715
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  10. Article ; Online: Models for studies of proteoglycans in kidney pathophysiology.

    Harvey, Scott J

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

    2012  Volume 836, Page(s) 259–284

    Abstract: Proteoglycans (PGs) impact many aspects of kidney health and disease. Models that permit genetic dissection of PG core protein and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) function have been instrumental to understanding their roles in the kidney. Matrix-associated PGs ... ...

    Abstract Proteoglycans (PGs) impact many aspects of kidney health and disease. Models that permit genetic dissection of PG core protein and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) function have been instrumental to understanding their roles in the kidney. Matrix-associated PGs do not serve critical structural roles in the organ, nor do they contribute significantly to the glomerular barrier under normal conditions, but their abnormal expression influences fibrosis, inflammation, and progression of kidney disease. Most core proteins are dispensable for nephrogenesis (glypican-3 being an exception) and for maintenance of function in adult life, but their loss alters susceptibility to experimental kidney injury. In contrast, kidney development is exquisitely sensitive to GAG expression and fine structure as evidenced by the severe phenotypes of mutants for genes involved in GAG biosynthesis. This article reviews PG expression in normal kidney and the abnormalities caused by their disruption in mice and man.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Kidney Diseases/genetics ; Kidney Diseases/physiopathology ; Mice ; Models, Biological ; Phenotype ; Proteoglycans/genetics ; Proteoglycans/immunology ; Proteoglycans/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Proteoglycans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ISSN 1940-6029
    ISSN (online) 1940-6029
    DOI 10.1007/978-1-61779-498-8_17
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