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  • 1
    In: Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 42, No. 10 ( 2023-10), p. 883-887
    Abstract: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of acute respiratory tract infection in children, including in Thailand. We conducted this study to evaluate the economic and clinical outcomes of patients 〈 2 years old with RSV infection at a tertiary teaching hospital in Thailand. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study during 2014–2021. To be eligible, patients had to report at least 1 positive RSV test and were 〈 2 years old. Descriptive statistics were used to describe baseline characteristics, healthcare resource utilization, direct medical costs (1 US dollars [USD] = 31.98 Thai Baht) and clinical outcomes. Results: Among 1370 RSV-positive patients, 49.9% of the patients (n = 683) were hospitalized at or within 3 days of RSV diagnosis with a median length of stay of 6 days (interquartile range [IQR]: 4–9 days), 38.8% were diagnosed with RSV-related respiratory complications (n = 532) and 1.5% died during the hospitalization episode (n = 20). A total of 22.5% of hospitalized patients (n = 154) received critical care during the hospitalization episode. The median cost of each RSV episode was USD539 (IQR: USD167–USD2106) and was higher among hospitalized patients (median: USD2112; IQR: USD1379–USD3182) compared with nonhospitalized patients (median: USD167; IQR: USD112–USD276). Conclusions: RSV infection represents a potentially important contributor to healthcare resource use and medical costs among children 〈 2 years old in Thailand. Coupled with epidemiologic data, findings from our study will be useful to illustrate the overall economic burden associated with RSV infection among children in Thailand.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0891-3668
    Language: English
    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2022-09-05)
    In: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2022-09-05)
    Abstract: Rhabdomyolysis (RM) is a life-threatening adverse drug reaction in which statins are the one commonly related to RM. The study aimed to explore the association between statin used and RM or other muscular related adverse events. In addition, drug interaction with statins were also assessed. Methods All extracted prescriptions were grouped as lipophilic and hydrophilic statins. RM outcome was identified by electronically screening and later ascertaining by chart review. The study proposed 4 models, i.e., logistic regression (LR), Bayesian network (BN), random forests (RF), and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost). Features were selected using multiple processes, i.e., bootstrapping, expert opinions, and univariate analysis. Results A total of 939 patients who used statins were identified consisting 15, 9, and 19 per 10,000 persons for overall outcome prevalence, using statin alone, and co-administrations, respectively. Common statins were simvastatin, atorvastatin, and rosuvastatin. The proposed models had high sensitivity, i.e., 0.85, 0.90, 0.95 and 0.95 for LR, BN, RF, and XGBoost, respectively. The area under the receiver operating characteristic was significantly higher in LR than BN, i.e., 0.80 (0.79, 0.81) and 0.73 (0.72, 0.74), but a little lower than the RF [0.817 (95% CI 0.811, 0.824)] and XGBoost [0.819 (95% CI 0.812, 0.825)] . The LR model indicated that a combination of high-dose lipophilic statin, clarithromycin, and antifungals was 16.22 (1.78, 148.23) times higher odds of RM than taking high-dose lipophilic statin alone. Conclusions The study suggested that statin uses may have drug interactions with others including clarithromycin and antifungal drugs in inducing RM. A prospective evaluation of the model should be further assessed with well planned data monitoring. Applying LR in hospital system might be useful in warning drug interaction during prescribing.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1472-6947
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Annals of Medicine, Informa UK Limited, Vol. 53, No. 1 ( 2021-01-01), p. 1244-1256
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0785-3890 , 1365-2060
    Language: English
    Publisher: Informa UK Limited
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  Journal of Nephrology Vol. 35, No. 6 ( 2022-07), p. 1637-1653
    In: Journal of Nephrology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 35, No. 6 ( 2022-07), p. 1637-1653
    Abstract: Various prognostic models have been derived to predict chronic kidney disease (CKD) development in type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, their generalisability and predictive performance in different populations remain largely unvalidated. This study aimed to externally validate several prognostic models of CKD in a T2D Thai cohort. Methods A nationwide survey was linked with hospital databases to create a prospective cohort of patients with diabetes (n = 3416). We undertook a systematic review to identify prognostic models and traditional metrics (i.e., discrimination and calibration) to compare model performance for CKD prediction. We updated prognostic models by including additional clinical parameters to optimise model performance in the Thai setting. Results Six relevant previously published models were identified. At baseline, C-statistics ranged from 0.585 (0.565–0.605) to 0.786 (0.765–0.806) for CKD and 0.657 (0.610–0.703) to 0.760 (0.705–0.816) for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). All original CKD models showed fair calibration with Observed/Expected (O/E) ratios ranging from 0.999 (0.975–1.024) to 1.009 (0.929–1.090). Hosmer–Lemeshow tests indicated a good fit for all models. The addition of routine clinical factors (i.e., glucose level and oral diabetes medications) enhanced model prediction by improved C-statistics of Low’s of 0.114 for CKD and Elley’s of 0.025 for ESRD. Conclusions All models showed moderate discrimination and fair calibration. Updating models to include routine clinical factors substantially enhanced their accuracy. Low’s (developed in Singapore) and Elley’s model (developed in New Zealand), outperformed the other models evaluated. These models can assist clinicians to improve the risk-stratification of diabetic patients for CKD and/or ESRD in the regions settings are similar to Thailand. Graphical abstract
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1724-6059
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2021
    In:  Systematic Reviews Vol. 10, No. 1 ( 2021-12)
    In: Systematic Reviews, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 10, No. 1 ( 2021-12)
    Abstract: Many prognostic models of diabetic microvascular complications have been developed, but their performances still varies. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarise the performances of the existing models. Methods Prognostic models of diabetic microvascular complications were retrieved from PubMed and Scopus up to 31 December 2020. Studies were selected, if they developed or internally/externally validated models of any microvascular complication in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Results In total, 71 studies were eligible, of which 32, 30 and 18 studies initially developed prognostic model for diabetic retinopathy (DR), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) with the number of derived equations of 84, 96 and 51, respectively. Most models were derived-phases, some were internal and external validations. Common predictors were age, sex, HbA1c, diabetic duration, SBP and BMI. Traditional statistical models (i.e. Cox and logit regression) were mostly applied, otherwise machine learning. In cohorts, the discriminative performance in derived-logit was pooled with C statistics of 0.82 (0.73‑0.92) for DR and 0.78 (0.74‑0.83) for CKD. Pooled Cox regression yielded 0.75 (0.74‑0.77), 0.78 (0.74‑0.82) and 0.87 (0.84‑0.89) for DR, CKD and ESRD, respectively. External validation performances were sufficiently pooled with 0.81 (0.78‑0.83), 0.75 (0.67‑0.84) and 0.87 (0.85‑0.88) for DR, CKD and ESRD, respectively. Conclusions Several prognostic models were developed, but less were externally validated. A few studies derived the models by using appropriate methods and were satisfactory reported. More external validations and impact analyses are required before applying these models in clinical practice. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42018105287
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2046-4053
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2022
    In:  Open Forum Infectious Diseases Vol. 9, No. Supplement_2 ( 2022-12-15)
    In: Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 9, No. Supplement_2 ( 2022-12-15)
    Abstract: Serial monitoring of plasma cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral load monitoring with intervals of less than five days or using different assays for monitoring may cause unnecessary budgets for laboratory testing without changes in treatment, morbidity, and mortality. Methods The pre-intervention retrospective study and post-intervention prospective cohort study were performed. In 2021, the inpatient electronic pop-up and telephone interview and feedback were used to limit unnecessary plasma CMV viral load testing. The rate of plasma CMV viral load testing being performed with intervals of less than five days was compared before and after protocol implementation using the Poisson regression model. The cost-effectiveness of plasma CMV viral load testing after protocol implementation was also studied. Results After protocol implementation, there was a significant decrease in the rate of plasma CMV viral load test requests with intervals of less than five days from 11.8% to 6.2% [Incident rate ratio (IRR) 0.50, p-value & lt; 0.001]. Of these, 38.9% was due to unintentional requests. After telephone interviews the rate of plasma CMV viral load test requests with intervals of less than five days decreased further to 4.7% (IRR 0.37, p-value & lt; 0.001). The costs of plasma CMV viral load testing performed with intervals of less than five days and anti-CMV drugs were reduced significantly. (822,500 to 345,000 Thai Baht, p & lt; 0.001 and 12,327,436 to 7,860,187 Thai Baht, p = 0.001) Incidence of plasma CMV viral load testing performed with intervals of less than five days Costs of plasma CMV viral load testing, anti-CMV drug, bronchoscopy, and gastrointestinal endoscopy Conclusion The diagnostic stewardship program is helpful to reduce unnecessary plasma CMV viral load testing and costs without increasing CMV viremia and CMV diseases. This program should be maintained, and an electronic hard stop alert program should be developed. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2328-8957
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  BMC Health Services Research Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2022-09-06)
    In: BMC Health Services Research, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2022-09-06)
    Abstract: This study reports economic evaluation of mesh fixation in open and laparoscopic hernia repair from a prospective real-world cohort study, using cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and cost-utility analysis (CUA). Methods A prospective real-world cohort study was conducted in two university-based hospitals in Thailand from November 2018 to 2019. Patient data on hernia features, operative approaches, clinical outcomes, associated cost data, and quality of life were collected. Models were used to determine each group’s treatment effect, potential outcome means, and average treatment effects. An incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was used to evaluate the incremental risk of hernia recurrences. Results The 261 patients in this study were divided into six groups: laparoscopic with tack (LT, n  = 47), glue (LG, n  = 26), and self-gripping mesh (LSG, n  = 30), and open with suture (OS, n  = 117), glue (OG, n  = 18), and self-gripping mesh (OSG, n  = 23). Hernia recurrence was most common in LSG. The mean utility score was highest in OG and OSG (both 0.99). Treatment costs were generally higher for laparoscopic than open procedures. The cost-effectiveness plane for utility and hernia recurrence identified LSG as least cost effective. Cost-effectiveness acceptability curves identified OG as having the highest probability of being cost effective at willingness to pay levels between $0 and $3,300, followed by OSG. Conclusion Given the similarity of hernia recurrence among all major procedures, the cost of surgery may impact the decision. According to our findings, open hernia repair with adhesive or self-gripping mesh appears most cost-effective.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1472-6963
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2023
    In:  BMC Infectious Diseases Vol. 23, No. 1 ( 2023-06-09)
    In: BMC Infectious Diseases, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 23, No. 1 ( 2023-06-09)
    Abstract: Frequent serial monitoring of plasma cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral load caused unnecessary budgets for laboratory testing without changes in treatment. We aimed to implement diagnostic stewardship to limit CMV viral load testing at appropriate intervals. Methods A quasi-experimental study was performed. To avoid unnecessary plasma CMV viral load testing, the inpatient electronic pop-up reminder was launched in 2021. In cases with plasma CMV viral load testing was ordered in intervals of less than five days, telephone interview and feedback were performed. Pre-post intervention data was compared in terms of clinical and monetary outcomes. The rate of plasma CMV viral load testing performed in intervals of less than five days was compared between 2021 and 2019 using the Poisson regression model. Results After the protocol implementation, there was a significant decrease in the rate of plasma CMV viral load test orders in intervals of less than five days from 17.5% to 8.0% [incidence rate ratio 0.40, p   〈  0.001]. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of CMV DNAemia and CMV disease ( p  = 0.407 and 0.602, respectively). As a result, the hospital could save the costs of plasma CMV viral load testing per 1,000 patients performed with intervals of less than five days from 2,646,048.11 to 1,360,062.89 Thai Baht. Conclusions The diagnostic stewardship program is safe and helpful in reducing unnecessary plasma CMV viral load testing and costs.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1471-2334
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, Elsevier BV, Vol. 40 ( 2023), p. 101285-
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    ISSN: 2352-9148
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: BMJ Open, BMJ, Vol. 10, No. 12 ( 2020-12), p. e046035-
    Abstract: Obesity and being overweight are major risk factors for metabolic syndrome and non-communicable diseases. Despite the recommendation that a healthy diet and physical activity can reduce the severity of these diseases, many fail to adhere to these measures. From a behavioural economic perspective, adherence to such measures can be encouraged through financial incentives. However, additional related behavioural economic approaches may improve the effectiveness of an incentive programme. As such, we have developed a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis to summarise the current evidence from financial incentive programmes with and without behavioural economic insights for promoting healthy diet and physical activity. Methods and analysis Previous systematic reviews, meta-analyses and individual studies were identified from Medline and Scopus in June 2020 and will be updated until December 2020. Individual studies will be selected and data extracted by two reviewers. Disagreement will be resolved by consensus or adjudicated by a third reviewer. A descriptive analysis will summarise the effectiveness of behavioural economic incentive programmes for promoting healthy diet and physical activity. Moreover, individual studies will be pooled using network meta-analyses where possible. I 2 statistics and Cochran’s Q test will be used to assess heterogeneity. Risk of bias and publication bias, if appropriate, will be evaluated, as well as the overall strength of the evidence. Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval for a systematic review and meta-analysis is not required. The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020198024.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2044-6055 , 2044-6055
    Language: English
    Publisher: BMJ
    Publication Date: 2020
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