Development of a core outcome set for venous leg ulceration (CoreVen) research evaluations (protocol)

BackgroundA venous leg ulcer is a chronic leg wound caused by poor venous blood circulation in the lower limbs. It is a recurring condition causing pain, malodour, reduced mobility, and depression. Randomised controlled trials evaluating treatments for venous leg ulcers provide important evidence to inform clinical decision-making. However, for findings to be useful, outcomes need to be clinically meaningful, consistently reported across trials, and fully reported. Research has identified the large number of outcomes reported in venous leg ulcer trials, impacting both synthesis of results, and clinical decision-making. To address this, a core outcome set will be developed. A core outcome set is an agreed standardised set of outcomes which should be, as a minimum, measured and reported in all trials which evaluate treatment effectiveness for a given indication. A core outcome set has the potential to reduce research waste, improve the utility of RCTs, reduce reporting bias, facilitate treatment comparisons across different sources of evidence and expedite the production of systematic reviews, meta-analyses and evidence-based clinical guidelines.AimThe aim of this project is to develop a core outcome set for research evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for treating venous leg ulceration.MethodsThrough a scoping review of the literature on venous leg ulceration, we will firstly identify a list of candidate outcome domains (broad categories in relation to what is being measured) from randomised controlled trials and qualitative research, and outcomes (specific methods in relation to what is being measured). In two further stages, we will use the resulting lists of outcome domains and outcomes to design two online surveys. A range of stakeholders will be invited to participate in the surveys and they will be asked to indicate which outcome domains and outcomes are most important and should be considered as core in future research reports.     

“Cervia II Working Group Report 2006”: Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in Italy

Proper management of Helicobacter pylori infection in clinical practice--when supported by evidence-based data--is expected to produce substantial cost-efficacy advantages. This consideration has prompted the Cervia Working Group to organise a meeting of experts to update the National Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection in Italy. Recommendations in the new European Guidelines were considered in the National setting, here in the light of factors such as the incidence of gastric cancer and gastric lymphoma, the accessibility to different diagnostic tools, the prevalence of bacterial resistance against antibiotics, and the availability of different drugs. The main revisions in respect to the previous guidelines include H. pylori eradication in non-ulcer dyspepsia patients and in non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug users, as well as in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and iron deficiency anaemia. The stool antigen test is now accepted as a valid test for confirmation of H. pylori eradication following therapy. New therapeutic approaches have been recommended for both first- (sequential therapy) and second-line (levofloxacin-based) treatment in our country.     

退行性腰椎管狭窄症相关指南的质量评价和推荐意见比较研究

背景 退行性腰椎管狭窄症（DLSS）是一种老年多发,严重影响患者正常生活且医疗费用负担较重的疾病。DLSS治疗方法较多,开发高质量的临床实践指南和临床医生应用高质量指南是提高DLSS诊疗水平的重要途径。目的 采用AGREEⅡ及RIGHT评价DLSS相关指南的方法学及报告质量,为DLSS指南制订及报告提供参考依据。方法 计算机检索中国生物医学文献数据库（CBM）、中国知网（CNKI）、万方数据知识服务平台（Wanfang Data）、维普网（VIP）、PubMed,补充检索医脉通数据库（Medlive）、世界卫生组织（WHO）、英国国家临床优化研究所（NICE）、国际指南协作网（GIN）、美国国立指南文库（NGC）和苏格兰院际间协作网（SIGN）等指南库中有关DLSS的临床实践指南、共识或规范,检索时限均为2010-01-01至2022-01-01。由两位评价员独立对纳入文献进行方法学质量及报告质量评价,并在文献中推荐意见等级统一前提下进行比较。结果 共纳入6篇文献,其中4篇指南,2篇共识;1篇指南为中医指南,3篇指南为循证指南。AGREEⅡ评价结果显示纳入6篇文献的实际总得分/总最高可...     

小儿遗尿症指南和专家共识质量评价

背景 小儿遗尿症是儿科常见病之一,有效的小儿遗尿症诊疗指南有助于症状的规范化控制和缓解,而制定高质量的临床实践指南是提高小儿遗尿症诊疗水平的重要方式。目的 基于AGREEⅡ和RIGHT工具,评价2010年以来国内外发布的小儿遗尿症指南和专家共识的质量,以期为临床实践及后续指南的制订提供参考。方法 检索中国知网、万方数据知识服务平台、维普网、中国生物医学文献数据库和PubMed(补充检索医脉通、世界卫生组织以及英国国家临床示范研究所等数据库)2010-01-01至2022-01-31公开发表的小儿遗尿症相关的诊疗指南和专家共识。采用AGREEⅡ和RIGHT工具评价纳入文献的方法学和报告质量。根据AGREE Ⅱ工具评价结果,将各指南/共识推荐等级评定为“推荐(A级)”“更新后推荐(B级)”和“不推荐(C级)”。使用组内相关系数(ICC)进行一致性评价。结果 纳入8部指南和5部专家共识。共形成推荐意见185条,其中44条为诊断评估方面的意见,140条为治疗方面的推荐意见,1条为随访推荐意见。AGREEⅡ工具评价结果显示,范围和目的、参与人员、严谨性、清晰性、应用性和独立性6个领域的总得分(报...     

Some notes on uncertainty; Federal policy and innovation

The legislative background and current responsibilities of the new National Center for Health Care Technology (NCHCT) are discussed. The NCHCT's charge is to consider the stage of development, the actual or potential risks, costs and rate of use of health care technology. The role of Government in supporting new technologies, stimulating innovation and encouraging application of research products is considered. These issues are discussed in the context of the uncertainty inherent in planning and the formulation of public policy.     

Fecal microbiota transplantation for Clostridium difficile infection in Taiwan: Establishment and implementation

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) remains a major public health issue, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has become one of the standard therapies for recurrent or refractory CDI. When compared to medical therapies, such as metronidazole or vancomycin, FMT has a high rate of treatment response with acceptable safety and efficiency. Following promulgation of the amendments in September 2018 in Taiwan, FMT has been indicated for recurrent or refractory CDI. The Taiwan Microbiota Consortium contributed to the Taiwan FMT Expert Consensus, which established basic norms and stipulated essential principles, including the indications for transplantation, eligible locations and personnel, donor screening policies, fecal sample handling, and post-FMT follow-up. However, establishing an eligible FMT team in a qualified hospital remains a clinical challenge, and the requirement for facilities and well-screened donors impedes the implementation of FMT. In this review, we aim to provide domestic FMT teams with explicit instructions to facilitate realization and increase the practice of FMT. Based on the Taiwan FMT Expert Consensus and current regulations, we performed a literature review and integrated the experiences of Taiwanese multidisciplinary experts into this article. The content intends to offer clinicians up-to-date evidence and highlight the essential points of FMT.     

Discrepancies Between Australian Eating Disorder Clinicians and Consumers Regarding Essential Components of Dietetic Treatment

BackgroundA recent Delphi study indicated that, compared with eating disorder (ED) consumers and carers, ED specialists were less likely to endorse involvement of a dietitian as a standard component of treatment. In addition, there was disagreement between these groups regarding the inclusion of a number of components of dietetic treatment.ObjectiveThis study aimed to further investigate these data to identify areas of disagreement among ED specialist dietitians, ED specialist non–dietetic clinicians, consumers, and carers with regard to outpatient dietetic treatment.Design and participants/settingThe ED specialists panel from a previous Delphi study was recoded into 2 panels: ED specialist dietitians (n = 31) and ED specialist non–dietetic clinicians (n = 48) to compare responses of these panels with responses from consumers (n = 32) and carers (n = 23).Main outcome measuresStatements in 7 categories relating to referral to dietitian, essential components of outpatient dietetic treatment regarding 4 ED patient populations, strategies to promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and skills dietitians should possess if treating patients with an ED were rated on a 5-point Likert scale.Statistical analysis performedOne-way analysis of variance was conducted with post-hoc multiple comparisons to compare mean statement ratings.ResultsThirty-seven statements (30%) showed statistically significant differences (P < .05) in responses between panels. Discrepancies were primarily observed for statements regarding how and when dietetics is included in treatment and essential components of dietetic treatment, particularly the use of behavioral tasks, such meal plans and self-monitoring. Results also highlighted deficits in participants’ understanding of core responsibilities of dietitians in ED treatment and dietitians “drifting” from delivering evidence-based components of dietetic treatment.ConclusionsResults of this study show discrepancies among ED dietitians, clinicians, consumers, and carers regarding what dietetic treatment for people with EDs should encompass. It also indicates the need for further research into optimizing dietetic treatment for EDs that is conducted in collaboration with individuals with lived experience.     

Documento de consenso de la Sociedad Española de Anestesiología y Reanimación (SEDAR), Sociedad Española de Medicina Interna (SEMI) y Sociedad Española de Medicina de Urgencias y Emergencias (SEMES) para la definición de competencias mínimas de ecografía en Cuidados Intensivos y Urgencias y la obtención del Diploma acreditativo

The use of ultrasound as a clinical diagnostic tool and guide of bedside procedures has become an indispensable examination in the acute critically ill patient. The training of professionals in minimum skills of knowledge, management and indications of use of ultrasound required to be defined by the Scientific Societies. The Intensive Care Ultrasound Working Group of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation (SEDAR), of the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI) and the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES) has developed this consensus document in which the recommended training program and the minimum competencies to be achieved with regard to the use of Ultrasound in Intensive Care, Anesthesia and Emergency medicine are defined.This document defines the training program and the skills to acquire in order to achieve the diploma in lung, abdominal and vascular ultrasound. This document can serve as a guide to define the skills to be acquired in the training programs of residents (MIRs) of specialists working in intensive care, anesthesia, and emergency medicine.     

《中西医结合防治小儿腹泻病专家共识》解读

小儿腹泻病是儿童消化系统最常见的疾病,2022年中国中西医结合学会儿科专业委员会制定了《中西医结合防治小儿腹泻病专家共识》。现结合临床实践及最新的研究结果,对《中西医结合防治小儿腹泻病专家共识》中小儿腹泻病的发病机制、诊断和治疗中的重点内容进行解读,以期加深医务工作者对《中西医结合防治小儿腹泻病专家共识》的认识,促进中西医结合规范化治疗小儿腹泻病。     

肉芽肿性小叶性乳腺炎诊治湖南专家共识（2021版）

肉芽肿性小叶性乳腺炎（GLM）是一种临床上较少见的乳腺慢性炎性疾病,近几年发病率有明显上升趋势。但由于其病因不明、临床医师对该病认识不足,从而导致目前对该病的误诊率较高,特别是治疗不规范、效果欠佳,且病情易反复发作致迁延不愈,俗称“炎症中的癌症”。为此,湖南省健康管理学会乳腺甲状腺健康管理专业委员会、湖南省医学会普通外科学专业委员会乳腺甲状腺外科学组、湖南省预防医学会乳腺疾病防治专业委员会、湖南省中医药和中西结合学会外科专业委员会、湖南乳甲外科联盟5个学术机构,联合省内从事该领域相关专家,就GLM诊治相关内容,多次在线上和线下进行充分研讨,力求不断完善,基本达成共识,共同制定《肉芽肿性小叶性乳腺炎诊治湖南专家共识（2021版）》。