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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedCurtin CM, Kenney D, Suarez P
A double-blind placebo randomized controlled trial of minocycline to reduce pain after carpal tunnel and trigger finger release.
This trial tested whether perioperative administration of minocycline reduced time to pain resolution (TPR) after standardized hand surgeries with known prolonged pain profiles: carpal tunnel release and trigger finger release. It found that oral administration of minocycline did not reduce TPR after minor hand surgery. There was evidence that minocycline might increase length of pain in those with increased posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS024096.
Citation: Curtin CM, Kenney D, Suarez P .
A double-blind placebo randomized controlled trial of minocycline to reduce pain after carpal tunnel and trigger finger release.
J Hand Surg Am 2017 Mar;42(3):166-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.12.011.
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Keywords: Neurological Disorders, Medication, Pain, Stress, Surgery
Stefanidis D, Anton NE, Howley LD
Effectiveness of a comprehensive mental skills curriculum in enhancing surgical performance: results of a randomized controlled trial.
The researchers hypothesized that the implementation of a novel mental skills curriculum (MSC) during laparoscopic simulator training would improve mental skills and performance, and decrease stress. They found that, compared to controls, the intervention group significantly improved their mental skill use, demonstrated higher laparoscopic skill improvement during retention, and reported less stress during the transfer test.
AHRQ-funded; HS022080.
Citation: Stefanidis D, Anton NE, Howley LD .
Effectiveness of a comprehensive mental skills curriculum in enhancing surgical performance: results of a randomized controlled trial.
Am J Surg 2017 Feb;213(2):318-24. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.10.016.
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Keywords: Surgery, Training, Stress, Patient Safety
Abdelrahman AM, Bingener J, Yu D
Impact of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) versus conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC) procedures on surgeon stress and workload: a randomized controlled trial.
The goal of this study was to compare surgeon stress and workload between single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) and conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC). It concluded that surgeon heart rate, salivary cortisol level, instrument usability, and Surg-TLX ratings indicate that SILC is significantly more stressful and physically demanding than the CLC.
AHRQ-funded; HS023146.
Citation: Abdelrahman AM, Bingener J, Yu D .
Impact of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) versus conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC) procedures on surgeon stress and workload: a randomized controlled trial.
Surg Endosc 2016 Mar;30(3):1205-11. doi: 10.1007/s00464-015-4332-5.
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Keywords: Provider, Provider: Physician, Stress, Surgery