Trends In Urologic Referral Patterns (TURP): A study of community and university urologists in the United States
ConclusionsTrends in urologic referral patterns show an increased likelihood of referral for common urologic surgical procedures, regardless of subspecialty or disease. While most referrals are reportedly directed to academic medical centers, there appears to be a rising trend towards 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 24, 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 is consistent with rates reported in other medical and surgical specialties but continues to be an important issue. Higher workload correlated with increased burnout while other practice patterns appear to be protective. It is important to keep all urologists in the workforce to help lessen projected shortages. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 24, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
American Urological Association and Society for Medical Decision Making Quality Improvement Summit 2016: Shared Decision Making and Prostate Cancer Screening
ConclusionsPractitioners should include formal SDM procedures surrounding PSA 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 24, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 23 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Eugene Y. Rhee (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Reply by Authors
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Source: Urology Practice - August 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 23 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Angela B. Smith (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 23 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Kymora B. Scotland, Ben H. Chew (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Prostate Specific Antigen Testing in the United States
ConclusionsIn the setting of the NHANES program, between 2001 and 2010 the majority of men who were offered prostate cancer screening underwent prostate specific antigen testing. Black men, a subgroup subject to more aggressive prostate cancer, were more likely to refuse prostate specific antigen testing. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 21, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Editorial Commentary
Publication date: Available online 21 August 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Louis Potters (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 21, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Research Letter: Charge-to-Cost Ratio Varies among Common Urological Surgery Procedures
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2018Source: Urology PracticeAuthor(s): Tyler R. McClintock, Matthew Mossanen, Mahek A. Shah, Ye Wang, Benjamin I. Chung, Steven L. Chang (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - August 3, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Cost-Effectiveness of Single Versus Confirmatory Urinalysis in the Evaluation of Asymptomatic Microhematuria
ConclusionsUp-front microhematuria workup may be economically justifiable in males, but not females or the overall population. Sex-specific risk stratification and confirmatory urinalyses may play a role in populations with lower urinary tract malignancy risk. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing in the United States
ConclusionsIn the setting of the NHANES program, between 2001 and 2010, the majority of men who were offered prostate cancer screening underwent PSA testing. Black men, a subgroup subject to more aggressive prostate cancer, were more likely to refuse PSA testing. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Predictors of Urology Resident Surgical Skills, Clinical-Communication Skills, Common Sense, and In-Service Scores
ConclusionsAn honors grade in all clinical clerkships during medical school is the strongest feature predictive of excellent surgical skills, clinical-communication skills, and common sense among urology residents. While USMLE scores are associated with in-service scores, they do not predict for clinical skills. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Follow-Up Care after ED Visits for Kidney Stones—A Missed Opportunity
ConclusionsOver half of patients seen acutely in the ED for kidney stones do not receive follow-up care. Given that follow-up care is associated with greater use of stone prevention strategies, efforts to enhance linkages across healthcare settings are needed to provide patients with urinary stone disease higher quality care. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
An Intervention to Increase 24-Hour Urine Collection Compliance
ConclusionAn intervention was associated with increased compliance by 18% and eliminated health disparities (age, partner status). Inadequate insurance status resulted in poor compliance despite this intervention. (Source: Urology Practice)
Source: Urology Practice - July 10, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
