The Applicants’ Perspective of the Urology Residency Match Process
ConclusionsThis study provides the applicants’ perspective of the Urology Residency Match process as well as a working framework for improving the application process at both the national and individual program levels. Combining these findings with the perspective of the residency program directors should provide the optimal guidance for the structure of the match process going forward. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - September 20, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Quality Improvement Summit 2016: Shared Decision Making and Prostate Cancer Screening
ConclusionsPractitioners should include formal shared decision making procedures surrounding prostate specific antigen testing in their practices to ensure that testing is in accordance with patient values and desired outcomes. Tools and strategies like those reviewed in this Quality Improvement Summit are invaluable for alleviating potential burden on providers, ensuring communication and improving quality of care. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 31, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 30 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Andrew M. Harris (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 31, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Trends in Urological Referral Patterns: A Study of Community and University Urologists in the United States
ConclusionsTrends in urological referral patterns show an increased likelihood of referral for common urological surgical procedures, regardless of subspecialty or disease. While most referrals are reportedly directed to academic medical centers, there appears to be an increasing trend toward internal referral among practices. The most commonly cited factor for referral was surgical training, which has implications for physician education. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 30, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Burnout in Urology: Findings from the 2016 AUA Annual Census
ConclusionsThese results suggest that the burnout rate for urologists is lower than previously reported, and are consistent with rates reported in other medical and surgical specialties. However, burnout continues to be an important issue. Greater workload correlated with increased burnout while other practice patterns appeared to be protective. It is critical to keep urologists in the workforce to help lessen projected shortages. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 28 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): E. Ann Gormley (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Increasing Adherence to an AUA Guideline: A Durable Impact on Immediate Postoperative Mitomycin C Use
ConclusionsProviding surgeons with a copy of the AUA guideline at the time of surgery scheduling resulted in a threefold increase in guideline compliance. This change is durable and most impactful for higher volume surgeons. We believe this model can be used to ensure adherence and consideration for many AUA guidelines. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 24 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Matthew Mossanen, Justin C. Brown (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: September 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Information for Contributors
Publication date: September 2018Source: Urology Practice, Volume 5, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis of Urological Stone Disease
ConclusionsConservative management is less costly than surgical interventions. Flexible ureteroscopy is the most expensive of surgical interventions. We describe the first time-driven activity-based cost analysis of stone management to our knowledge. Identifying the main drivers of cost can help to improve the value of urological care and improve future cost-effectiveness analyses. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Variation in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Surgical Costs: Opportunities for High Value Care Delivery
ConclusionsSignificant variation in surgeons’ surgical supply costs for laparoscopic nephrectomy exists and is driven by surgeons, and this does not correlate with length of stay. Targeting variation in surgical supply costs in this setting represents an opportunity for cost savings without adversely impacting patient outcomes. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Cost Analysis of Vaginal Mid Urethral Sling Suburethral Removal
ConclusionsAt our tertiary care center the mean total cost of suburethral synthetic sling removal was $3,714, with a slight total cost increase from 2013 to 2014 but a cost saving for those treated as outpatients. This information will be useful for inclusion in the overall cost of mid urethral sling procedures. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Potential Savings in Medicare Part D for Common Urological Conditions
ConclusionsWithin Medicare Part D the potential savings associated with generic substitution for higher cost and nongeneric drugs for 3 common urological conditions surpassed $1 billion, with urologists more likely to prescribe brand-name and more expensive drugs. Increasing low cost and generic drug use where available evidence of efficacy is equivocal represents a promising policy target to optimize prescription drug spending. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Medicaid Patients Experience Longer Wait Times at Academic Urology Clinics Compared to Patients with Medicare
ConclusionsOur data suggest that Medicaid patients experience longer wait times for their initial outpatient urological evaluation. These findings may be used for future health policy considerations. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 25, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
