Journal articles: 'Standardized chant'

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CHIRCEV, Elena. "Romanian musical creation of Bizantine source in the period 1918-2018." Arta XXVIII, no. 2 (2019): 11–19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3597218.

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Written in the year of Romania’s centennial anniversary as a national state, this paper intends to offer a panorama of the monodic music of Byzantine tradition of the period, composed by the Romanian chanters. Although the entire twentieth century was characterized by the harmonization of the already established church chants, the musical works written in neumatic notation specific to the Orthodox Church continue to exist, albeit discontinuously. Based on the political changes that occurred in the Romanian society, three distinct periods of psaltic music creation can be distinguished: a. 1918-1947; b.1948-1989; c.1990-2018. The first period coincides with the last stage of the process of “Romanianization” of church chants. The second one corresponds to the communist period and is marked by the Communist Party’s decisions regarding the Church, namely the attempt to standardise the church chants. After 1990, psaltic music regains its position and the compositions of the last two decades enrich its repertoire with new collections of chants. Thus, we can see that in the course of a century marked by political turmoil and changes, psaltic composition went on a hiatus in the first decades of the totalitarian regime, to gradually resurge after 1980, enriched with numerous works bearing a distinct Romanian stamp.

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HUGHES, DAVID G. "The paschal alleluia in medieval France." Plainsong and Medieval Music 14, no. 1 (2005): 11–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0961137105000197.

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The alleluia was the last proper chant of the Mass to be standardized. Through the twelfth century and beyond, different churches assigned different alleluias to the same Masses, and the composition of new alleluia chants flourished throughout the latter Middle Ages. The Masses from Easter to the octave of Pentecost witness this. A collation of ca. 200 manuscripts demonstrates that identical series of chants are to be found only in sources emanating from the same church (or churches in the same city). Most of the alleluia chants from the eleventh century onward have New Testament or non-scriptural texts, as opposed to the psalmic texts of the earlier post-Pentecostal alleluias. The musical style is varied, ranging from the richly melismatic manner traditionally associated with the alleluia to much more modest melodies with few or no large melismas. A number of the latter can be associated with the reforms of Guillaume de Volpiano at Dijon and in Normandy in the years after 1000.

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Schenk, Elizabeth C., Cara Cook, Shanda Demorest, and Ekaterina Burduli. "CHANT: Climate, Health, and Nursing Tool: Item Development and Exploratory Factor Analysis." Annual Review of Nursing Research 38, no. 1 (2019): 97–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0739-6686.38.97.

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Climate change poses significant health risks. Nurses assess, treat, and educate patients about health risks. However, nurses' level of awareness, motivation, and behaviors related to climate change and health is not known. This study developed and tested a novel tool measuring these elements. Three hundred fifty-seven nurses responded to the overall survey. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) assessed the factor structure of the 22-item CHANT survey and Cronbach's alpha estimated internal consistency. A five-factor model was retained through the EFA, demonstrating good model fit (comparative fit index [CFI] = .95, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = .04, standardized root mean square residual [SRMR] = .09), and items were internally consistent (Cronbach's alpha for each subscale >.70). CHANT has been developed and psychometrically examined and is ready for further use and study.

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Lee, Jeong-soon. "Methods for selecting 『Catholic Chant』 by analyzing the Communion Antiphons for Lent in 『Graduale Triplex』." Korean Society of Human and Nature 4, no. 1 (2023): 181–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.54913/hn.2023.4.1.181.

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Mass in the Catholic Church consists of the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Communion Antiphon is a song that is sung while receiving Communion, the most important moment in the Eucharistic liturgy. The proper text of the Communion Antiphon reminds us of the key words of the Liturgy of the Word that day. However, at present, the proper text of the Communion Antiphon remains as a sentence, and instead, the Communion song for common times is sung. The limited classification of hymnals and the standardized selection of songs made songs with proper texts hidden. The purpose of this study is to actively help believers sing joyfully, reflecting on the message of the Word of the day by selecting a chant suitable for the proper text of the Communion Antiphon in the liturgy of the Mass. The scope of the study is the proper text of the Communion Antiphon during Lent. The research method is to analyze and utilize the sources of the 11 Communion Antiphons of the Gregorian chant in the 『Graduale Triplex』 and select appropriate songs from the 『Catholic Chant』. Among 『Catholic chant』, 8 songs that matched the proper text were selected. In addition, 15 related songs were selected, such as the lyrics of the proper text, the same liturgical meaning, and the words of the psalms in the Communion. The sources of the Communion Antiphons during Lent are 9 Gospels and 2 Psalms. Looking at the source of the word until the time of resurrection, 1 first reading and 2 second readings are included. The organic relationship between the various sources of the proper text and the liturgical text gave elasticity to the scope of application. One of the four new proper text was changed from the psalms to the gospel, and three songs were changed within the gospel, all of which developed into more specific and active gospel messages. As a result of the research, there were far more songs suitable for the proper text than expected. The richness of the Catholic Hymnal, which was made with the devotion of many people over a long period of time, was revealed. In order to further reveal the true value of Catholic hymnal, it is necessary to supplement the classification of hymnal and the information on the sources of words in more detail. In addition, if we refrain from a uniform selection of songs and select songs based on liturgical texts, the light of the Word and the joy of praise will be doubled. This is because the essence of liturgical chant lies in the Words and prayers. Therefore, the meticulous use of Catholic hymnal is a way to faithfully follow both the spirit of the <Gregorian Chant>, which is entirely centered on the Word, and the <Liturgical Charter>, which focuses on congregational praise. As a follow-up work, I plan to select songs that make use of the proper text of the Communion Antiphons of all liturgical seasons. It is hoped that this study will awaken the importance of the proper text and selection of the Communion Antiphon, and that the proper texts of the Communion Antiphon, which are not found in the Catholic hymnal, will be born as an easy and gracious chant for the congregation.

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Gilányi, Gabriella. "Preservation and Creation Plainchant Notation of the Pauline Order in 14th–18th-century Hungary." Studia Musicologica 59, no. 3-4 (2018): 399–418. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/6.2018.59.3-4.8.

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Abstract This study surveys the musical notation appearing in the liturgical manuscripts of the Order of St. Paul the First Hermit from the fourteenth until the eighteenth century. As a Hungarian foundation, the Pauline Order adopted one of the most elaborate and proportionate Gregorian chant notations of the medieval Catholic Church, the mature calligraphic Hungarian/Esztergom style, and used it faithfully, but in a special eremitical way in its liturgical manuscripts over an exceptionally long period, far beyond the Middle Ages. The research sought to study all the Pauline liturgical codices and codex fragments in which this Esztergom-Pauline notation emerges, then record the single neume shapes and supplementary signs of each source in a database. Systematic comparison has produced many results. On the one hand, it revealed the chronological developments of the Pauline notation over about four centuries. On the other hand, it has been possible to differentiate notation variants, to separate a rounded-flexible and a later more angular, standardized Pauline writing form based on the sources, thereby grasping the transition to Gothic penmanship at the turn of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A further result of the study is the discovery of some retrospective Pauline notation types connected to the Early Modern and Baroque period, after the Tridentine Council. The characteristics of the notations of the choir books in the Croatian and the Hungarian Pauline provinces have been well defined and some individual subtypes distinguished – e.g. a writing variant of the centre of the Croatian Pauline province, Lepoglava.

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Alabdulkader, Balsam, and Susan J. Leat. "A Standardized Arabic Reading Acuity Chart." Optometry and Vision Science 94, no. 8 (2017): 807–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000001103.

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Cheng, Yu-Ting, and Chih-Ching Yang. "A new standardized interval-valued chart for fuzzy data." Management Decision 52, no. 7 (2014): 1245–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/md-11-2012-0782.

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Purpose – Constructing a fuzzy control chart with interval-valued fuzzy data is an important topic in the fields of medical, sociological, economics, service and management. In particular, when the data illustrates uncertainty, inconsistency and is incomplete which is often the. case of real data. Traditionally, we use variable control chart to detect the process shift with real value. However, when the real data is composed of interval-valued fuzzy, it is not feasible to use such an approach of traditional statistical process control (SPC) to monitor the fuzzy control chart. The purpose of this paper is to propose the designed standardized fuzzy control chart for interval-valued fuzzy data set. Design/methodology/approach – The general statistical principles used on the standardized control chart are applied to fuzzy control chart for interval-valued fuzzy data. Findings – When the real data is composed of interval-valued fuzzy, it is not feasible to use such an approach of traditional SPC to monitor the fuzzy control chart. This study proposes the designed standardized fuzzy control chart for interval-valued fuzzy data set of vegetable price from January 2009 to September 2010 in Taiwan obtained from Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. Empirical studies are used to illustrate the application for designing standardized fuzzy control chart. More related practical phenomena can be explained by this appropriate definition of fuzzy control chart. Originality/value – This paper uses a simpler approach to construct the standardized interval-valued chart for fuzzy data based on traditional standardized control chart which is easy and straightforward. Moreover, the control limit of the designed standardized fuzzy control chart is an interval with (LCL, UCL), which consists of the conventional range of classical standardized control chart.

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Peabody, John W., Jeff Luck, Peter Glassman, Timothy R. Dresselhaus, and Martin Lee. "Comparison of Vignettes, Standardized Patients, and Chart Abstraction." JAMA 283, no. 13 (2000): 1715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.283.13.1715.

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Stepanets, Ivan R., Sergey A. Koskin, and Alexei N. Kulikov. "Standardized Russian reading chart for assessing reading parameters." Ophthalmology Reports 17, no. 1 (2024): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/ov622989.

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BACKGROUND: A number of charts based on checking reading parameters are increasingly being used to assess visual functions. These charts are standardized, translated into many languages. The development of a Russian chart based on international standards and the determination of age norms of clinical reading parameters will allow it to be used for a more accurate assessment of the dynamics of diseases and treatment results. AIM: The aim is to determine the normal reading parameters in patients of different age groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on international standards, two Russian charts have been developed to study reading parameters. Reading parameters were determined during one session in 135 subjects, divided into 3 groups: I — 18–39 years, II — 40–59 years, and III — 60–81 years. Three main parameters were studied: maximum reading speed, critical print size, and reading acuity (RA). RESULTS: As a result of the study, age norms for basic reading parameters were determined. Maximum reading speed in group I was 192.5 ± 1.2, in group II — 180.6 ± 1.1 and in group III — 168.9 ± 0.8 words/min. Critical print size in group I was 0.14 ± 0.01, in group II — 0.24 ± 0.01, and in group III — 0.36 ± 0.01 logMAR. The reading acuity in group I was 0.009 ± 0.006, in group II — 0.075 ± 0.04, in group III — 0.143 ± 0.005 logMAR. The differences between the studied parameters in groups I/II, I/III and II/III were statistically significant (p 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The indicators of reading parameters obtained during the study can be used as approximate age norms.

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Alabdulkader, Balsam, and Susan Jennifer Leat. "Toward developing a standardized Arabic continuous text reading chart." Journal of Optometry 10, no. 2 (2017): 84–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.optom.2016.03.003.

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Kim, Leonard, Ting Chen, and Yi Rong. "A standardized checklist is optimal for patients’ chart check." Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 18, no. 1 (2017): 5–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acm2.12030.

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Koskin, Sergey Alekseevich, and Ivan Ruslanovich Stepanets. "Standardized ophthalmic tests for evaluating reading parameters: a brief historical review." Ophthalmology journal 13, no. 4 (2020): 47–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/ov50885.

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In the review, the analysis of the most common ophthalmic standardized tests for evaluating reading was carried out: BaileyLovie Word Reading Charts, MNREAD Acuity Chart, Radner reading chart, SmithKettlewell Reading Test (SKread), IReST, Salzburg Reading Desk, Ramulu test, Radner paragraph optotypes, Balsam AlabdulkaderLeat (BAL) chart, Chinese Reading Acuity Charts (C-READ), chart for reading threshold and reading speed evaluation by T.S. Egorova. The following parameters were considered: maximum reading speed, reading threshold, reading acuity, reading accessibility index, threshold reading speed. Recovering the ability to read fluently is one of the criteria for assessing the success of treatment, as well as quality of life for patients of various age groups

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Routledge, P. "Developing a standardised prescription chart to reduce error." Clinical Therapeutics 35, no. 8 (2013): e127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.07.395.

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Christie, B. "Standardised chart would help NHS reduce prescribing errors." BMJ 341, aug31 1 (2010): c4736. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c4736.

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Mohd Razali, Nur Hidayah, Lazim Abdullah, Zabidin Salleh, Ahmad Termimi Ab Ghani, and Bee Wah Yap. "Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Standardized Cumulative Sum Control Charts in Production of Fertilizers." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2021 (October 11, 2021): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4159149.

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Statistical process control is a method used for controlling processes in which causes of variations and correction actions can be observed. Control chart is one of the powerful tools of statistical process control that are used to control nonconforming products. Previous literature suggests that fuzzy charts are more sensitive than conventional control charts, and hence, they provide better quality and conformance of products. Nevertheless, some of the data used are more suitable to be presented in interval type-2 fuzzy numbers compared to type-1 fuzzy numbers as interval type-2 fuzzy numbers have more ability to capture uncertain and vague information. In this paper, we develop an interval type-2 fuzzy standardized cumulative sum (IT2F-SCUSUM) control chart and apply it to data of fertilizer production. This new approach combines the advantages of interval type-2 fuzzy numbers and standardized sample means which can control the variability. Twenty samples with a sample size of six were examined for testing the conformance. The proposed IT2F-SCUSUM control chart unveils that 15 samples are “out of control.” The results are also compared to the conventional CUSUM chart and type-1 fuzzy CUSUM chart. The conventional chart shows that 13 samples are “out of control.” In contrast, the type-1 fuzzy CUSUM chart shows that the process is “out of control” for 14 samples. In the analysis of average run length, the proposed IT2F-SCUSUM chart outperforms the other two CUSUM charts. Thus, we can conclude that the IT2F-SCUSUM chart is more sensitive and takes lesser number of observations to identify the shift in the process. The analyses suggest that the IT2F-SCUSUM chart is a promising tool in examining conformance of the quality of the fertilizer production.

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Stifter, Eva, Franz König, Thomas Lang, et al. "Reliability of a standardized reading chart system: variance component analysis, test-retest and inter-chart reliability." Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 242, no. 1 (2003): 31–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-003-0776-8.

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Poggi, Laura, Jennifer Godden, and Sol Yoder. "A standardized approach for managing chemotherapy-induced rash." Journal of Clinical Oncology 32, no. 30_suppl (2014): 86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2014.32.30_suppl.86.

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86 Background: Chemotherapy-induced rash can lead to disruptions or discontinuation of therapy, potentially leading to a poorer prognosis for patients. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed at selected clinics to determine rash incidence, current rash management, and dose reductions, disruptions, and discontinuation of therapy due to rash for epidermal growth factor receptor-inhibitors (EGFR-I) during August and September 2013. A rash management algorithm containing preventative and treatment recommendations was created for selected EGFR-I (cetuximab, panitumumab, erlotinib) and implemented in the clinics’ electronic medical record as part of a pilot study from February through May 2014. When the EGFR-I were ordered, electronic alerts reminded providers of the algorithm. Pharmacists received electronic messages to ensure algorithm compliance. Nurses provided patients with a rash information sheet and preventative prescriptions. Providers assessed patients for rash during follow-up and instituted the rash treatment algorithm, if indicated. Through a chart review, rash incidence, and dose reductions, disruptions, and discontinuation of therapy due to rash were determined. Results: The retrospective chart review revealed 7 of 9 (78%) patients, in whom preventive medications were not utilized, developed rash with the selected EGFR-I. Treatment medications were required in 6 of 7 (86%) patients with rash. Even with treatment, 3 of 7 (43%) patients had a severe rash, making therapy modification necessary. A dose reduction was ordered for 1 patient, a disruption for another, and discontinuation of therapy for a third. During the pilot period, 6 of 7 (86%) patients developed rash, but none required dose reductions or discontinuation of therapy. Of the 6 patients who developed rash, 4 were adequately managed with preventive measures alone. Of the 2 patients who started rash treatment, 1 patient had rash resolution and the other patient continued treatment without any therapy modifications. Conclusions: An algorithm containing preventive and treatment recommendations for EGFR-I-induced rash may be more beneficial than reactive therapy alone in attenuation of dose reductions, disruptions, and discontinuation of therapy.

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Al-Mazrou, Y., MM Al-Amood, T. Khoja, et al. "Standardized national growth chart of 0-5 year-old Saudi children." Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 46, no. 4 (2000): 212–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/tropej/46.4.212.

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Jensen-Doss, Amanda, Leticia D. Osterberg, J. Scott Hickey, and Tia Crossley. "Agreement Between Chart Diagnoses and Standardized Instrument Ratings of Youth Psychopathology." Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 40, no. 5 (2012): 428–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10488-012-0436-6.

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McCargar, Shelley I., Joanne Olsen, Robert J. Steelman, et al. "Implementation of a standardized oral screening tool by paediatric cardiologists." Cardiology in the Young 30, no. 12 (2020): 1815–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1047951120002826.

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AbstractBackground:An examination of invasive procedure cancellations found that the lack of pre-procedural oral screening was a preventable cause, for children with congenital heart disease. The purpose of this study was to implement an oral screening tool within the paediatric cardiology clinic, with referral to paediatric dental providers for positive screens. The target population were children aged ≥6 months to <18 years old, being referred for cardiac procedures.Methods:The quality implementation framework method was used for this study design. The multi-modal intervention included education, audit and feedback, screening guidelines, environmental support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Baseline rates for oral screenings were determined by retrospective chart audit from January 2018 to January 2019 (n = 211). Provider adherence to the oral screening tool was the outcome measure. Positive oral screens, resulting in referral to the paediatric dental clinic, were measured as a secondary outcome. Provider adherence rates were used as a process measure.Results:Data collected over 14 weeks showed a 29% increase in documentation of oral screenings prior to referral, as compared to the retrospective chart audit. During the study period, 13% of completed screenings were positive (n = 5). Provider compliance for the period was averaged at 70% adherence.Conclusion:A substantial increase in pre-procedural oral screenings by paediatric cardiologists was achieved using the quality implementation framework and targeted interventions.

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Kirtane, M. V., S. N. Merchant, and S. B. Medikeri. "Experiences with the butterfly chart." Journal of Laryngology & Otology 100, no. 2 (1986): 157–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s002221510009890x.

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AbstractThe bithermal caloric test remains, four decades after its first description, the single most valuable test of vestibular function. However, there are several variations described in the exact procedure of caloric stimulation and in the method of evaluating and representing the test results. For the past 10 years, we have followed a procedure using a constant standardized stimulus and a particular system for caloric nystagmus representation, viz., the Butterfly Chart, and have found it to be very satisfactory. This paper describes our experience with the use of the Butterfly Chart and its clinical application in over 4,500 cases.

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Younge, Kelly Cooper, Katherine Woch Naheedy, Joel Wilkinson, et al. "Improving patient safety and workflow efficiency with standardized pretreatment radiation therapist chart reviews." Practical Radiation Oncology 7, no. 5 (2017): 339–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2017.01.015.

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Taylor, Alex M., Lise E. Nigrovic, Meredith L. Saillant, et al. "Educational Initiative to Standardize Concussion Management in Pediatric Primary Care." Clinical Pediatrics 57, no. 7 (2017): 806–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0009922817734363.

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Pediatric primary care providers report limited training and tools to manage concussion. We developed a learning community intervention for a large independent pediatric practice association affiliated with a university hospital to standardize concussion management and improve the use of consensus-based guidelines. The learning community included in-person and online didactics, followed by a web-based reinforcement platform to educate and train clinicians on our treatment algorithm and decision support tools. Chart reviews before and after the intervention demonstrated significant increases in the use of standardized symptom rating scales (19.6% to 69.3%; P < .001), balance assessment (2.3% to 37.6%; P < .001), and scheduled follow-up (41.8% to 61.2%; P < .001), with an increase in delivery of our entire best practice bundle from 3.5% to 28.1% ( P < .001). A multimodal educational intervention can effect change among pediatric primary care providers and help align their management practices with consensus-based guidelines.

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Hayajneh, Mohammad, Mohammad D. AL-Tahat, Salman Alshobaki, and Walid Khraisat. "An Investigation for the Potential of Improving the Performance of Pattern Making Process in Steel Foundries: Case Study." Applied Mechanics and Materials 575 (June 2014): 900–904. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.575.900.

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This paper aims to examine the opportunities for possible improvement of the systems of pattern design and manufacturing, as well as the processes of casting design and technology in steel foundries. Solving these problems will improve the casting quality, and it will also standardize the work in one of the major bottlenecks in the production of steel casting. One big Jordanian foundry is selected as a case study. The foundry is referred to as GAZAL throughout this paper. A detailed flow process chart for the pattern making process with standardized times is developed, then possible improvements to the process are proposed. Several important milestones were developed and documented, among that; the development of a complexity classification and coding scheme of 6 levels to classify the products that GAZAL produced based on several criteria’s; the development of a mathematical model that relate the production time of the pattern with the complexity level. Finally conclusions are presented at the end of the paper.

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Veljkovic, Kristina, Halima Elfaghihe, and Vesna Jevremovic. "Economic statistical design of X bar control chart for non-normal symmetric distribution of quality characteristic." Filomat 29, no. 10 (2015): 2325–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/fil1510325v.

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In economic statistical design of a control chart, the economic-loss function is minimized subject to a constrained minimum value of power, maximum value of probability of false alarms and average time to signal an expected shift. This paper is concerned with the optimum economic statistical design of the X bar chart when quality characteristic has non-normal symmetric distribution. We considered three types of distributions: Student distribution, standard Laplace distribution and logistic distribution. For each of these distributions, we calculated theoretical distribution of standardized sample mean (or its best approximation) and approximated it with normal, Pearson VII and Johnson SU distributions. For considered example, constrained minimization of expected loss function was done using genetic algorithm in statistical software R. We compared results of economic statistical design of X-bar chart for theoretical distribution of standardized sample mean with the results for normal, Pearson and Johnson distributions. We found that, for all chosen distributions of quality characteristic, Pearson VII distribution and Johnson SU distribution give results very close to results based on theoretical distribution of standardized sample mean, while normal distribution gives much worse fit.

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Costa, Antônio Fernando Branco, and Marcela Aparecida Guerreiro Machado. "Monitoring the mean vector and the covariance matrix of multivariate processes with sample means and sample ranges." Production 21, no. 2 (2011): 197–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0103-65132011005000029.

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The joint <img src="/img/revistas/prod/2011nahead/aop_t6_0002_0329.jpg" /> and R charts and the joint <img src="/img/revistas/prod/2011nahead/aop_t6_0002_0329.jpg" /> and S² charts are the most common charts used for monitoring the process mean and dispersion. With the usual sample sizes of 4 and 5, the joint <img src="/img/revistas/prod/2011nahead/aop_t6_0002_0329.jpg" /> and R charts are slightly inferior to the joint <img src="/img/revistas/prod/2011nahead/aop_t6_0002_0329.jpg" /> and S² charts in terms of efficiency in detecting process shifts. In this article, we show that for the multivariate case, the charts based on the standardized sample means and sample ranges (MRMAX chart) or on the standardized sample means and sample variances (MVMAX chart) are similar in terms of efficiency in detecting shifts in the mean vector and/or in the covariance matrix. User's familiarity with the computation of sample ranges is a point in favor of the MRMAX chart. An example is presented to illustrate the application of the proposed chart.

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Sailoganathan, Ananth, EbiPeter Osuobeni, and John Siderov. "A standardized logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution visual acuity chart in Hindi." Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 66, no. 5 (2018): 634. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_1074_17.

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Öztürk, Reyhan, and Gokhan Tazegul. "Real-world diagnostic value of a nationwide standardized COVID-19 triage chart in Turkey." Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine 31, no. 9 (2022): 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.17219/acem/149243.

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Gatt, S. P., J. Aurisch, and K. Wong. "A Standardized, Uniform and Universal Dental Chart for Documenting State of Dentition before Anaesthesia." Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 29, no. 1 (2001): 48–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0310057x0102900109.

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Ence, Christie, Shachak Pe'eri, and John Nyberg. "Raster charting products in an ENC-first era." Abstracts of the ICA 1 (July 15, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/ica-abs-1-71-2019.

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<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> Nautical charts are an essential tool for marine navigation. Despite the introduction of global positioning systems (GPS) and electronic navigational tools that present navigation data in a vector format on a display, paper charts are still the preferred choice for many mariners. Interestingly, since the introduction of Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs) more than thirty years ago, the size of commercial vessels has increased more than four-fold, modern navigational systems have become more sophisticated, and recreational boaters have joined professional mariners in using electronic chart displays. Marine and coastal users of all types are expecting higher resolution and more precision in location of the charted features, and shorter update times for data sources to be published on the chart. With NOAA’s new plan to “standardized, consistent gridded framework” that is optimized for digital displays, it leaves the future of paper charts in question. In order to support a raster-based maintenance system, it is now possible to translate encoding attributes of vector objects into standardized chart symbols and labels. Thus, simplifying workflow processes for paper and raster chart production. This paper discusses NOAA Marine Chart Division’s raster workflow in an ENC-first production line. The paper reviews the benefits of the new desktop tools and web-services for providing chart updates in a timely manner for a broader community.</p>

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Buari, Noor Halilah, Mardiah Farhana Azizan, and Ai-Hong Chen. "Comparison of Reading Speed Using Malay Unrelated Word Reading Chart with Standardized English Reading Charts." International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research 2, no. 3 (2015): 55–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.18488/journal.9/2015.2.3/9.3.55.61.

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Shahiri, Masoomeh, Abolfazl Ranjbar Noei, Mohammad Reza Karami, and Reza Ghaderi. "Tuning Method for Fractional Complex Order Controller Using Standardized k -Chart: Application to Pemfc Control." Asian Journal of Control 18, no. 3 (2015): 1102–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/asjc.1189.

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Toles, Mark, Jennifer Leeman, Cathleen Colón-Emeric, and Laura C. Hanson. "Implementing a Standardized Transition Care Plan in Skilled Nursing Facilities." Journal of Applied Gerontology 39, no. 8 (2018): 855–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0733464818783689.

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Prior studies have not described strategies for implementing transitional care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). As part of the Connect-Home study, we pilot tested the Transition Plan of Care (TPOC) template, an implementation tool that SNF staff used to deliver transitional care. A retrospective chart review was used to describe the impact of the TPOC template on three implementation outcomes: reach to patients, staff adoption of the template, and staff fidelity to the intervention protocol for transition care planning. The template reached 100% of eligible patients ( N = 68). Adoption was high, with documentation by four disciplines in 90.6% of patient records ( N = 61). Fidelity to the intervention protocol was moderately high, with 73% of documentation that was concordant with the protocol. Our findings suggest an electronic medical record (EMR)-based implementation tool may increase the ability of staff to prepare older adults and their caregivers for self-care at home. Further research is needed to test the efficacy of the protocol on patient outcomes after transitions from SNF to home.

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Yousif, A., L. Williamson, M. Muether, D. Collins, and E. Price. "AB0762 Saving money and reducing infliximab waste using weight based chart for standardised doses." Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 72, Suppl 3 (2013): A1022.1—A1022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.3084.

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Kim, Jaewon, Seojeong Lee, and Min Jung. "Case Study on the User Interface of GPS Plotters to Enhance Their Usability." Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 9, no. 1 (2021): 57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010057.

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In 2019, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prescribed guidelines to standardize the user interface (UI) of navigation equipment such as radio detection and ranging (RADAR) and the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS), which mandate the unification of various terminologies and icons to improve usability. However, comprehensive studies on the operability and standardization of global positioning system (GPS) plotters, which are auxiliary equipment installed across various domestic and commercial vessels for navigational purposes, have not been conducted. Therefore, we performed a case study to identify the user requirements for standardizing the UI of GPS plotters in South Korea. Additionally, we conducted a survey to ascertain the frequency of use of the navigational functions in a GPS plotter, in which, several deck officers and captains participated. The frequently used navigational functions that were subsequently identified confirmed the need for standardization of the UI. Furthermore, the users requested the standardization of the menus of these functions using Korean terminologies. Hence, we attempted to derive standardized items that can be applied to both the functions of the GPS plotters and the navigation information obtained, which can contribute to the improvement of the UI across the different types of plotters.

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Robertson, Melena J., Van Tran, and Andrew M. Nuibe. "1506. Outcomes of Standardized Neonatal Cephalexin Dosing." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 6, Supplement_2 (2019): S548. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1370.

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Abstract Background The optimal dosing of cephalexin in infants ≤90 days old is not well known. Our Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) standardized cephalexin dosing for inpatients ≥30 days old using available literature and released an antimicrobial dosing guideline in September 2016. Recommended antimicrobial dosing for inpatients <30 days old followed in November 2017. We reviewed the indications, cephalexin dosing, and clinical outcomes of patients before and after the release of our ASP’s cephalexin dosing guidelines. Methods Webi Universe was queried for cephalexin orders for inpatients ≤ 90 days old at the Inova Children’s Hospital from January 2016 to November 2018. Manual chart review extracted clinical points of interest and ensured that inclusion criteria were met. For patients <30 days old, the pre-intervention period was January 2016 to October 2017 and the post-intervention period was November 2017 to October 2018. For patients ≥30 days old the pre-intervention period was January 2016 to August 2016 and the post-intervention period was September 2016 to October 2018. Aggregate data from the two pre-intervention and two post-intervention periods were pooled, respectively. Results 41 patients were identified: 25 in the pre-intervention period and 16 in the post-intervention period. The median age of patients in the pre-intervention period was 16 days compared with 31 days in the post-intervention period (P = 0.02). No patients had acute kidney injury requiring cephalexin renal dosing. Skin and soft-tissue infections (18) and urinary tract infections (10) were the most common infections in both periods. 24% of patients received the recommended cephalexin dose in the pre-intervention period compared with 63% in the post-intervention period (P = 0.02). Logistic regression controlling for pathogens and area of care showed that patient age predicted the use of recommended cephalexin dosing (OR 1.1, 95% CI: 1.01–1.21). There were no deaths or recrudescent infections. Conclusion Our ASP’s interventions improved adherence to standardized cephalexin dosing in inpatients ≤90 days old without any adverse clinical outcomes. Patients ≥30 days old were more likely to receive recommended cephalexin dosing. Opportunities remain to best define the optimal dose of cephalexin in infants ≤90 days old. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

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Thevelin, Stefanie, Anne Spinewine, Jean‐Baptiste Beuscart, et al. "Development of a standardized chart review method to identify drug‐related hospital admissions in older people." British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 84, no. 11 (2018): 2600–2614. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bcp.13716.

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Stifter, E., G. Burggasser, E. Hirmann, A. Thaler, and W. Radner. "Evaluating reading acuity and speed in children with microstrabismic amblyopia using a standardized reading chart system." Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 243, no. 12 (2005): 1228–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-005-1187-9.

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Sjonnesen, KM, J. Appendino, J. Buchhalter, A. Ho, J. Jacobs-Levan, and M. Scantlebury. "P.068 Quality improvement in Infantile Spasms through standardization: a tertiary-care centre retrospective chart review implementation study." Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques 50, s2 (2023): S77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2023.171.

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Background: Infantile Spasms (IS) is a rare epilepsy syndrome with characteristic features, and a strong consensus regarding treatment strategies. Clinical care pathways provide standardized and evidence-based patient care, support care quality and improve patient outcomes. Standardized electronic notes may support data collection and quality. After the concurrent implementation of an IS pathway and standardized electronic note at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in 2015, improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care were anticipated. Methods: A single-centre, retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with Infantile spasms in Alberta, Canada from 2011-2019 was completed. Patient characteristics and outcomes were analyzed by pre-pathway and post-pathway implementation status. Results: Rates of 3-month spasm remission, and of remission without relapse did not significantly differ between pre- and post-pathway cohorts. Rates of 2-week spasm remission were not obtainable from a significant proportion of pre-pathway patient records when compared to the post-pathway group, indicating patient record quality improved following the electronic note implementation. A significant proportion of patients received Prednisolone as their first treatment for IS post-pathway implementation compared to pre-pathway (p<0.001). Conclusions: A single-centre experience with concurrent implementation of an IS pathway and standardized electronic note demonstrated no significant changes in patient outcomes. Potential improvements for patient care are identified.

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KHOO, MICHAEL B. C., S. H. QUAH, H. C. LOW, and C. K. CH'NG. "SHORT RUNS MULTIVARIATE CONTROL CHART FOR PROCESS DISPERSION." International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering 12, no. 02 (2005): 127–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218539305001732.

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The multivariate Hotelling's T2 control chart is designed to be used in a mass production for processes where data to estimate the mean vector and covariance matrix as well as the computation of control limits are available before a production run. Recent years have seen a trend in manufacturing industries to produce smaller lot sizes, a.k.a., low volume production which is a result of increased importance given to just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing techniques, synchronous manufacturing and the reduction of in-process inventory and costs. This new manufacturing environment is also referred to as short runs production or short runs. In a short runs environment, it is difficult or perhaps impossible to establish a reliable historical data set in setting valid control limits and in estimating process parameters due to the availability of insufficient data for a particular process because production runs are usually short and change frequently from one process to another. There is also a need to start charting at or very near the beginning of the run in such a case. Another problem encountered in a short runs production such as in job shops is that there are many different types of measurements so that many different control charts are needed. Standardized control charts that allow different statistics to be plotted on the same chart are extremely useful in short runs. Control charts with standard scale simplify the control charting process in a short runs environment. In this paper, we address the multivariate short runs problems for process dispersion based on individual measurements by presenting the required formulas so that the chart can be used from the start of production, whether or not prior information for estimating the chart's limit and its parameter is available. The proposed chart plots standardized statistics for multiple parts on the same chart. This paper extends the work of the authors in Ref. 13.

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Wabl, Chiara A., Hannah Rees, Adnan Alseidi, Niharika Dixit, Terence W. Friedlander, and Rebecca Jane DeBoer. "Improving the quality and guideline concordance of multidisciplinary gastric cancer care in a safety net hospital." JCO Oncology Practice 20, no. 10_suppl (2024): 314. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/op.2024.20.10_suppl.314.

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314 Background: Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide and disproportionally affects people of East Asian and Latin American ethnicities. This study aimed to implement and evaluate an intervention to improve the quality and guideline concordance of multidisciplinary gastric cancer care at a public safety net hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). Methods: A quality improvement (QI) intervention was developed and evaluated by pre-post comparison of clinical data. (1) An in-depth chart review of all patients with gastric adenocarcinoma in 2017-2019 (n=17) evaluated concordance with evidence-based guidelines and quality metrics. (2) Multidisciplinary meetings identified barriers to high quality care and established targets for improvement. (3) A clinical algorithm tailored for ZSFG was disseminated to standardize gastric cancer management. (4) A post-intervention chart review was conducted of all patients from 2021-2022 (n=22). (5) Descriptive statistics and pre-post comparison of QI metrics with Chi square and Kruskal Wallis tests were performed. Results: Pre-intervention clinical data and multidisciplinary input identified gaps in care: variation in provider knowledge and practices, rapidly evolving guidelines, limited access to advanced diagnostic modalities, and non-standardized surgical documentation. After implementation of a standardized approach to address these gaps, pre-post improvement was seen in rates of tumor board presentation (36.3% vs. 85.7%, P= 0.033), use of endoscopic ultrasound (9.09% vs. 64.2%, P= 0.017), pre-treatment nodal staging (27.2% vs. 78.5%, P= 0.030), receipt of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (20% vs. 80%, P=0.007 ), documentation of lymphadenectomy type (25% vs. 100%, P= 0.015), and a trend toward reduced time to PET/CT scan (median, 8.5 weeks pre vs 7.1 weeks post, P= 0.268). Conclusions: A QI intervention was successfully implemented to standardize gastric cancer care at ZSFG. Significant improvements were seen in all targeted metrics except time to outside PET scan. Potential confounders affecting pre-post care quality included personnel changes in a small workforce and the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, our intervention led to sustained improvements in practice patterns. We aim to replicate this success with other malignancies. Category Pre-Intervention Target Post-Intervention P value* Tumor Board% cM0 cases presented 36% (n=11) >90% 86% (n=14) 0.033 Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)% cM0 cases referred for clinical staging 9% (n=11) >90% 64% (n=14) 0.017 Nodal staging (with EUS or PET) 27% (n=11) N/A 79% (n=14) 0.030 Receipt of neoadjuvant chemotherapy% eligible patients 20% (n=10) >80% 80% (n=10) 0.007 Surgery documentationLymphadenectomy type (i.e., D1 or D2) 25% (n=8) 100% 100% (n=7) 0.015 Time from diagnosis to PET/CT (median) 8.5 wks <5 wks 7.1 wks 0.268 *Chi square test, Kruskal-Wallis test.

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Jones, Felipe J. S., Jason R. Smith, Neishay Ayub, et al. "Implementing standardized provider documentation in a tertiary epilepsy clinic." Neurology 95, no. 2 (2020): e213-e223. http://dx.doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000009778.

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ObjectiveTo incorporate standardized documentation into an epilepsy clinic and to use these standardized data to compare patients' perception of epilepsy diagnosis to provider documentation.MethodsUsing quality improvement methodology, we implemented interventions to increase documentation of epilepsy diagnosis, seizure frequency, and type from 49.8% to 70% of adult nonemployee patients seen by 6 providers over 5 months of routine clinical care. The main intervention consisted of an interactive SmartPhrase that mirrored a documentation template developed by the Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System. We assessed the weekly proportion of complete SmartPhrases among eligible patient encounters with a statistical process control chart. We used a subset of patients with established epilepsy care linked to existing patient-reported survey data to examine the proportion of patient-to-provider agreement on epilepsy diagnosis (yes vs no/unsure). We also examined sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients who disagreed vs agreed with provider's documentation of epilepsy diagnosis.ResultsThe median SmartPhrase weekly completion rate was 78%. Established patients disagreed with providers with respect to epilepsy diagnosis in 18.5% of encounters (κ = 0.13), indicating that they did not have or were unsure if they had epilepsy despite having a provider-documented epilepsy diagnosis. Patients who disagreed with providers were similar to those who agreed with respect to age, sex, ethnicity, marital status, seizure frequency, type, and other quality-of-life measures.ConclusionThis project supports the feasibility of implementing standardized documentation of data relevant to epilepsy care in a tertiary epilepsy clinic and highlights an opportunity for improvement in patient-provider communication.

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Patel, Urmeel H., Liya Galooshian, Franklin Fontem, et al. "Anticoagulation Clinic Protocol and Electronic Medical Records in Patients Treated with Warfarin: Do They Increase the Likelihood of Achieving Therapeutic INR?" Blood 124, no. 21 (2014): 5090. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v124.21.5090.5090.

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Abstract Introduction Managing patients on warfarin therapy is known to be a challenging task in the outpatient setting. One of the methods used to improve warfarin therapy in the outpatient setting and increase patient compliance and time in therapeutic range (TTR) has been to refer the patient to an anticoagulation clinic. Anticoagulation clinics are used to achieve a higher TTR by using a protocol to standardize the management of warfarin therapy. This study looks into whether the implementation of a protocol to manage warfarin therapy and electronic medical records (EMR) to record the management have any effect on the patients’ TTR. Method A retrospective study was completed on patients being managed on warfarin therapy and were a part of an anticoagulation clinic. A chart review was done on ninety-one patients. All INR results were collected on the patients prior to and after the interventions were implemented and included their therapeutic range. The number of days until the INR became therapeutic and the dosage of warfarin required for patients to remain in the therapeutic range were also collected. Chi-square tests were done to analyze the data to determine whether the interventions improved patients’ TTR. Results Prior to EMR implementation 62.76% of tests were found to be within therapeutic range; after EMR implementation 58.96% of tests were found to be within therapeutic range with a p-value of 0.0604. Prior to the protocol implementation, 65.41% of tests were within therapeutic range compared to 59.75% of tests within therapeutic range after protocol implementation with a p-value of 0.0409. Conclusion Our results showed EMR implementation did not have any effect on the TTR for patients on warfarin therapy. Furthermore, when a protocol was implemented to standardize warfarin therapy and management in the anticoagulation clinic setting, study results revealed the TTR decreased with the standardized protocol with a p-value found to be statistically significant. In conclusion, the data suggests the management of warfarin therapy should be done on an individual patient case-by-case basis rather than a standardized approach to increase TTR. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Nusrat, Maliha, Amanda Parkes, Ryan Kieser, et al. "Standardizing Opioid Prescribing Practices for Cancer-Related Pain Via a Novel Interactive Documentation Template at a Public Hospital." Journal of Oncology Practice 15, no. 11 (2019): e989-e996. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jop.18.00789.

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PURPOSE: Opioid misuse during cancer pain management places patients at risk for harm and physicians for legal liability. Identifying and monitoring patients who are at risk is challenging given the lack of validated clinical tools and evidence-based guidelines. In the current study, we aimed to standardize opioid prescribing practices at a community oncology clinic to help ensure patient safety and physician compliance with Texas state regulations. METHODS: We used the Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology. In the planning phase, current practices of assessing opioid efficacy, toxicity, and misuse were determined by surveying clinic physicians and reviewing patients’ charts. We developed a new standardized process that incorporated published literature, the Texas Administrative Code, and expert opinion. Two interactive documentation templates (SmartPhrases) were designed to implement the standardized process. The intervention was studied using repeat physician surveys and chart reviews, which prompted action for refinement and sustainability. RESULTS: At baseline, 9% of providers followed a systematic approach to prescribing opioids and 86% expressed an interest in process standardization. We noted high interprovider variability in the opioid risk stratification and refill process. At 2 months and 6 months postimplementation, provider satisfaction with the intervention was 83% and 75%, whereas compliance with SmartPhrase use was 70% and 54%, respectively. The frequency of state database check improved from 36% to 94% at 6 months. Improvement was also noted in assessment and documentation of baseline risk, chemical coping, and toxicity. CONCLUSION: We implemented a systematic approach for assessing opioid misuse, toxicity, and efficacy during cancer pain management at a community oncology clinic. The approach resulted in notable improvement in provider practices and documentation compliance.

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Luck, Jeff, John W. Peabody, Timothy R. Dresselhaus, Martin Lee, and Peter Glassman. "How well does chart abstraction measure quality? A prospective comparison of standardized patients with the medical record." American Journal of Medicine 108, no. 8 (2000): 642–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00363-6.

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Franco Vega, Maria C., Mohamed Ait Aiss, Maura Smith, et al. "Improving handoff with the implementation of I-PASS at a tertiary oncology hospital." BMJ Open Quality 12, no. 4 (2023): e002481. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2023-002481.

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BackgroundLack of consistent and standardised handoffs is a leading cause of patient harm. With increased census in our hospital medicine (HM) service, failure to handoff using a standardised method has the potential to cause significant patient harm. We used a quality improvement methodology to standardise an existing and validated handoff tool within our HM team to improve handoff communication among providers and improve patient safety.MethodsA quality improvement team was charged with studying handoff communication among HM teams and between day and night shift providers at a tertiary oncology hospital. Multiple plan-do-study-act cycles were conducted, and process flow maps, root cause analysis and an affinity diagram were developed based on feedback from the HM team. The quality improvement team developed a plan to implement I-PASS (Illness severity, Patient summary, Action list, Situation awareness and contingency plan, and Synthesis by receiver) as the standardised handoff tool to be used among the providers in HM at the end of shift and for handoff to the nocturnal covering service. Rates of I-PASS use were collected before and after several educational interventions to encourage use of I-PASS and were displayed in a control chart. After the I-PASS interventions, HM providers were surveyed twice to evaluate the secondary outcomes: the tool’s impact on workflow, perceptions of patient safety, ease of use and satisfaction with I-PASS. Survey results were compared using Fisher exact tests.ResultsThe HM team’s rate of use of I-PASS handoffs increased from 23% to 72%, an improvement of 68%. By the end of the quality improvement project, I-PASS use had increased to 90%. No significant differences were detected in the reported duration of handoffs after I-PASS implementation (on average <5 min per patient, p=0.205). Provider perceptions of handoff quality, efficiency, communication errors and the I-PASS tool’s effectiveness were satisfactory.ConclusionWe used a quality improvement methodology to encourage the HM team’s adoption of a validated handoff tool. Adherence to the standardised handoff tool significantly improved workflows and facilitated communication between the day and night shift teams.

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Hayakawa, Kentaro, Katsunori Fujii, and Nozomi Tanaka. "Proposal of WIM-LMS Curves for Standardized Curves of Physical Growth in Young Children." Annals of Clinical and Medical Case Reports 14, no. 06 (2024): 01–07. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/acmcr.2024.14619.

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The standardized curves of physical development in infancy should reflect the reality of developmental phenomena. Especially curves using percentile values, it is important to verify developmental changes by analyzing growth rate curves. Therefore, a wavelet interpolation model that can derive speed was applied to the 50th percentile and mean values of height and weight as calculated using the LMS method to construct a WIM-LMS curve, while the behavior of infant physical developmental parameters and speed curves were analyzed. The results revealed that both the speed curves were most significantly increased in the first month of life, and FLPV was also detected. Furthermore, mid-growth spurt events were also observed, suggesting that the WIM-LMS curve reflects the reality of infant development and that the WIM-LMS curve can used as a standardized chart of infant physical growth in the future.

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Jin, Guangxun, and Ohbyung Kwon. "Impact of chart image characteristics on stock price prediction with a convolutional neural network." PLOS ONE 16, no. 6 (2021): e0253121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253121.

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Stock price prediction has long been the subject of research because of the importance of accuracy of prediction and the difficulty in forecasting. Traditionally, forecasting has involved linear models such as AR and MR or nonlinear models such as ANNs using standardized numerical data such as corporate financial data and stock price data. Due to the difficulty of securing a sufficient variety of data, researchers have recently begun using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with stock price graph images only. However, we know little about which characteristics of stock charts affect the accuracy of predictions and to what extent. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of stock chart characteristics on stock price prediction via CNNs. To this end, we define the image characteristics of stock charts and identify significant differences in prediction performance for each characteristic. The results reveal that the accuracy of prediction is improved by utilizing solid lines, color, and a single image without axis marks. Based on these findings, we describe the implications of making predictions only with images, which are unstructured data, without using large amounts of standardized data. Finally, we identify issues for future research.

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Chakraborty, A. B., A. Khurshid, and R. Acharjee. "Measurement error effect on the power of control chart for Zero truncated Negative Binomial Distribution (ZTNBD)." Yugoslav Journal of Operations Research 27, no. 4 (2017): 451–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/yjor161028002c.

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In the present article measurement error effect on the power of control chart for ZTNBD is investigated based on standardized normal variate. Numerical calculations are presented so as to enable an appreciation of the consequences of measurement errors on the power curve. To examine the sensitivity of the monitoring procedure, average run length is also considered.

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Xue, Lei, Shu Yong Song, Meng Zan Li, Hong Gao, Wei Hao, and Ting Wang. "Study of the Smart Voltage Control Strategy Based on Three Types of Dates." Advanced Materials Research 706-708 (June 2013): 1016–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.706-708.1016.

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Based on the characteristics of the three types of data from the system of WAMS (Wide Area Measurement System), SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) and Fault-recorder, this paper present an algorithm to do the voltage or reactive power optimization based on the primal-dual interior point method, and a new method to filter out the noise in state variable based on the standardized residuals. The flow chart proposes a new scheme to use the WAMS real-time data to improve the accuracy of voltage and reactive power control. Keywords: WAMS, voltage and reactive power control, primal-dual interior point method, standardized residuals.

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