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Drug-Free Noninvasive Thermal Nerve Block: Validation Of Sham Devices, Michael Fishman, Ahish Chitneni, Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Samuel Grodofsky, Ashley Scherer, Brendan Schetzner, Malvina Klusek, Stephen Popielarski, Stephen Meloni, Steven Falowski, Philip Kim, Konstantin Slavin, Stephen Silberstein
Drug-Free Noninvasive Thermal Nerve Block: Validation Of Sham Devices, Michael Fishman, Ahish Chitneni, Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Samuel Grodofsky, Ashley Scherer, Brendan Schetzner, Malvina Klusek, Stephen Popielarski, Stephen Meloni, Steven Falowski, Philip Kim, Konstantin Slavin, Stephen Silberstein
Department of Jefferson Headache Center papers and presentations
Headache is a leading cause of disability and suffering. One major challenge in developing device treatments is demonstrating their efficacy given devices' often-high placebo rate. This paper reviews the importance of validating sham devices as part of finalizing the design for larger-scale prospective randomized controlled trials in patients with chronic headache as well as the results of a prospective, single-blind trial to validate two potential sham noninvasive thermal nerve block devices. Study participants were trained to self-administer thermal nerve block treatment using sham devices in an office visit. Two different sham systems with different temperature profiles were assessed. Devices were …
The Practice Environment For Nurse Anesthetists In Tennessee, Taylor Cathey, Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Owen, Alexis Varney, James Alberding, Tausha Alexander
The Practice Environment For Nurse Anesthetists In Tennessee, Taylor Cathey, Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Owen, Alexis Varney, James Alberding, Tausha Alexander
Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Potential consequences of anesthesia provider shortages may include a reduction in health care access, poor patient outcomes, and increased costs to government funded agencies. Current leaders in the anesthesia profession need to establish a work environment that is embracing, supportive, and safe so that certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) can remain healthy and productive. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project was to provide an overview of the current CRNA practice environment in Tennessee and advocate for policies to promote CRNA retention and enhance patient access to care. The overarching goal included gathering sufficient evidence regarding …