Editorial Commentary
Publication date: July 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 4Author(s): Roger Dmochowski (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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Review Article: Patient Centered Specialty Practice: A Value Based Care Solution for Urology Groups
ConclusionsBy incorporating high quality cancer care standards such as those established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urology practices can position themselves as patient centered specialty practice facilities recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, which are capable of becoming the primary medical homes for patients with chronic urological conditions. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Patient Acceptance of Teleurology via Telephone vs Face-to-Face Clinic Visits for Hematuria Consultation at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center
ConclusionsPatients prefer teleurology to face-to-face clinic visits for the initial evaluation of hematuria. Teleurology positively impacts compliance and access by potentially eliminating common challenges facing patients, and by improving efficiency, convenience and flexibility. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: July 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 4Author(s): Bob Dowling (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
A Retrospective Comparative Outcomes and Cost Analysis of Office Based, Ultrasound Guided Renal Mass Biopsy Performed by Urologists and Standard Hospital Biopsies for Small Renal Masses
ConclusionsOffice based, ultrasound guided renal mass biopsy for small renal masses is a safe and efficacious option for select patients, and potentially offers greater convenience and availability as well as decreased health care costs. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Costs and Sustainability of a Behavioral Intervention for Urinary Incontinence Prevention
ConclusionsPoor adherence remains a challenge for many behavioral interventions designed to prevent urinary incontinence. The 20-minute video is less expensive than the 2-hour class and is equally effective. Distributing the video on the Internet will improve access and will be easier to sustain than in-person classes. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Trends in Prevalence, Management and Cost of Scrotal Pain in the United States between 2007 and 2014
ConclusionsIncidence of scrotal pain and associated use of prescription medication have increased in the last decade, contributing to a high economic burden. A greater understanding of the evaluation and management of scrotal pain is necessary. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: July 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 4Author(s): James Furr, Ash Bowen (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: July 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 4Author(s): Daniel Liberman, Luc Valiquette (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Patient Portal Use in Pediatric Urology—Is it Meaningful Use for Everyone?
ConclusionsPrimary language and socioeconomic factors may be significant barriers to portal adoption. Patient education to reduce these barriers may increase portal acceptance and increase meaningfulness to the portal for patients/parents and providers. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: July 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 4Author(s): Lane S. Palmer (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
