Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Dedicated short-stay spinal unit

T B Lubkey, R Fox, K C Petruk

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)
    |June 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A new Dedicated Short Stay Spinal Surgical Unit was created to reduce long wait times for benign spinal surgery patients. This initiative aimed to mitigate risks like permanent neurological deficits and reduce economic burdens.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Pattern of extinction of the woolly mammoth in Beringia.

    Nature communications·2012
    Same author

    Bilateral angular carpal deformity in a dog with craniomandibular osteopathy.

    Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2012
    Same author

    Improvement is needed in the documentation and HIV testing of children of HIV-positive women.

    International journal of STD & AIDS·2012
    Same author

    UK consensus guidelines for the use of the protease inhibitors boceprevir and telaprevir in genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C infected patients.

    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2012
    Same author

    Identifying former injecting drug users infected with hepatitis C: an evaluation of a general practice-based case-finding intervention.

    Journal of public health (Oxford, England)·2011
    Same author

    Medical simulation for professional development--science and practice.

    BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2011
    Same journal

    Neurological assessment of the stroke patient: the Canadian Neurological Scale.

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)·2007
    Same journal

    The National Stroke Nursing Council: a nursing call for action.

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)·2007
    Same journal

    Central auditory processing disorders: review and case study.

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)·2007
    Same journal

    Stroke prevention in southeastern Ontario: the nursing role and implementation of evidence-based practice.

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)·2007
    Same journal

    Ongoing transitions: the impact of a malignant brain tumour on patient and family.

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)·2007
    Same journal

    Case study: closure of a patent foramen ovale without surgery following stroke.

    Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)·2007
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Outcomes

    Background:

    • Prolonged waiting times for benign spinal surgery pose risks.
    • Patients face psychological distress and potential for permanent neurological deficits.
    • Economic impacts affect patients, society, and hospital budgets.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explain the design of a Dedicated Short Stay Spinal Surgical Unit.
    • To define the benefits of this specialized unit.
    • To present study results from the first 85 patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a 29-bed unit within a Neuroscience Unit.
    • Focus on patients with benign spinal surgical lesions.
    • Analysis of outcomes for the initial 85 admitted patients.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The unit was established in November 1992.
    • Detailed design and benefits are explained.
    • Study results for 85 patients are provided.

    Conclusions:

    • The Dedicated Short Stay Spinal Surgical Unit addresses critical issues in spinal surgery wait times.
    • The unit design aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce economic strain.
    • Further results will elucidate the unit's overall impact.