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    Pharmacogenetic testing for adverse drug reaction prevention: systematic review of economic evaluations and the appraisal of quality matters for clinical practice and implementation
    (2021-12-01) Saowalak Turongkaravee; Jiraphun Jittikoon; Onwipa Rochanathimoke; Kathleen Boyd; Olivia Wu; Usa Chaikledkaew; Mahidol University; College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences
    practice and policy decision-making on allocating resources effectively. This study aimed to update a systematic review on economic evaluations of pharmacogenetic testing to prevent ADRs and critically appraise the quality of reporting and sources... and the quality of data sources using the hierarchy of evidence developed by Cooper et al. Results: Fifty-nine economic evaluations of pharmacogenetic testing to avoid drug-induced ADRs were found between 2002 and 2018. Cost-utility and cost-effectiveness analyses
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    Evaluation of the effectiveness of preoperative blood ordering guideline in elective spine, knee replacement, and hip replacement surgery
    (2016-11-01) Sura Narissirikul; Surin Thanapipatsiri; Bavornrat Vanadurongwan; Mahidol University
    blood stock for other patients at Siriraj Hospital. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a new blood ordering guideline in spine and arthroplasty surgery at Siriraj Hospital by comparing the quantity of blood ordering between pre-guideline... and guideline groups. Material and Method: The guideline was developed from data of 456 patients who underwent spine or arthroplasty surgery between January 2013 and December 2013 at Siriraj Hospital. To evaluate the effectiveness of the guideline, blood order
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    Efficacy of applying self-assessment of larviciding operation, Chabahar, Iran.
    (2012-12-01) Mansour Ranjbar; Khodadad Gorgij; Mahdi Mohammadi; Ali Akbar Haghdoost; Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam; Fatemeh Nikpour; Masoud Salehi; Mohammad Sakeni; Abdolghafar Hasanzahi; Phanthip Olanratmanee; Pattamaporn Kittayapong; Mahidol University
    Appropriate supervision, along with availability of an effective system for monitoring and evaluation, is a crucial requirement to guarantee sufficient coverage and quality of malaria vector control procedures. This study evaluated the efficacy... every quarter for three rounds; and, (iii) determining the effectiveness of applying self-assessment of larviciding operations in the study areas. Two toolkits were used for self-assessment and external evaluation. The impact of self-assessment
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    Primum non nocere; the importance of evaluating the effect of treatment and considering side effects
    (2020-01-01) Thanisorn Sukakul; Jakob Dahlin; Cecilia Svedman; Skånes universitetssjukhus; Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
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    Evaluation the effect of preserving intercostobrachial nerve in axillary dissection for breast cancer patient
    (2019-01-01) Prakasit Chirappapha; Methas Arunnart; Panuwat Lertsithichai; Chairat Supsamutchai; Thongchai Sukarayothin; Monchai Leesombatpaiboon; Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
    (ALND) because of technical difficulties. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of the preservation or division of the ICBN on the incidence of post-operative sensory disturbance, health-related quality of life (HRQOL... sensory evaluation at 2 weeks and 3 months after surgery. The sensory evaluation included questionnaires (subjective evaluation) and physical examination (objective evaluation) to evaluate sensory disturbance of the upper arm. HRQOL and physical function
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    The evaluation of a multi-level oral health intervention to improve oral health practices among caregivers of preschool children
    (2012-03-01) Tippanart Vichayanrat; Allan Steckler; Chanuantong Tanasugarn; Duangjai Lexomboon; Mahidol University; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    This study reports the effects of a pilot multi-level oral health intervention on caregivers' oral health practices and their determinants. Quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest evaluations using a comparison group design were employed to evaluate... the effectiveness of a proposed intervention for promoting caregiver oral health behavior. The intervention consisted of three components: home visits by lay health workers (LHWs), enhancing oral health education and services at health centers, and community
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    Economic evaluation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    (2022-08-01) Noviyani R.; Youngkong S.; Nathisuwan S.; Bagepally B.S.; Chaikledkaew U.; Chaiyakunapruk N.; McKay G.; Sritara P.; Attia J.; Thakkinstian A.; Mahidol University
    if heterogeneity existed, otherwise a fixed effects model was applied. Heterogeneity was assessed using Q test and I2 statistic. Risk of bias was assessed using the economic evaluations bias (ECOBIAS) checklist. RESULTS: A total of 100 eligible economic evaluation...OBJECTIVES: To assess cost-effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) compared with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) by pooling incremental net benefits (INBs). DESIGN: Systematic review
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    Evaluation of the cost-utility of phosphate binders as a treatment option for hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the economic evaluations
    (2021-06-01) Kamolpat Chaiyakittisopon; Oraluck Pattanaprateep; Narisa Ruenroengbun; Tunlanut Sapankaew; Atiporn Ingsathit; Gareth J. Mckay; John Attia; Ammarin Thakkinstian; Ramathibodi Hospital; School of Medicine and Public Health; Silpakorn University; School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
    prior to June 2019 were identified from PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, the National Health Service Economic Evaluation Database, and the Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Registry. Studies were eligible if they included CKD patients... carbonate, a NCBPB, was a more cost-effective option than CBPBs in high-income countries (HICs), with a pooled INB of $3984.4 (599.5–7369.4), especially in pre-dialysis patients and used as a second-line option with INBs of $4860.2 (641.5–9078.8), $4011
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    Evaluation of the effectiveness of platelet crossmatching by the solid-phase red cell adherence assay in adult patients of a tertiary care hospital in Thailand: A retrospective study
    (2022-09-01) Sinwatcharaphirom T.; Apisawes K.; Kittivorapart J.; Mahidol University
    . This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and availability of platelet crossmatching provided by the solid-phase red cell adherence (SPRCA) technique in the context of a tertiary university hospital. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed..., which is effective at stopping and preventing clinical bleeding conditions. This method is appropriate to apply for platelet crossmatching in the context of a hospital blood bank.
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    Performance of Thailand’s universal health coverage scheme: Evaluating the effectiveness of annual public hearings
    (2020-01-01) Kanang Kantamaturapoj; Aniqa I. Marshall; Somtanuek Chotchoungchatchai; Kamonwan Kiewnin; Walaiporn Patcharanarumol; Viroj Tangcharoensathien; Thailand Ministry of Public Health; Mahidol University
    in order to improve the performance of the Universal Health Coverage Scheme (UCS). Objective: This study aims to explore the annual public hearing process, evaluate its effectiveness and propose recommendations for improvement. Method: In-depth interviews... were conducted with 29 key informants from various stakeholder groups involved in annual public hearings. Results: The evaluation showed that the public hearings fully met the criteria of influence over policy decision and partially met the criteria