Pros and Cons of Research Outcomes Week 12 discussion power point

1. Pros and Cons of
Research
Outcomes
By Keyshone Pirtle
01/23/2018 Pros and Cons of Research Outcomes

2. The 4 Researched Outcomes
Childern for
antibiotics
Type 2 Diabetes
Prescribing
Opioids
Prostate Cancer
Treatment
Options

3. Childern for
antibiotics
Research
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Research

4. Childern for
antibiotics
Giving broad-spectrum antibiotics to children with acute respiratory
tract infections did not achieve better outcomes than using narrow-
spectrum antibiotics, but did increase the rate of harmful effects,
a PCORI-funded study found. Earaches, strep throat, and other
respiratory tract infections commonly occur in children. Broad-
spectrum antibiotics target a wider range of bacteria than narrow-
spectrum drugs that target only certain ones, but broad-spectrum carry
a somewhat greater risk for creating drug-resistance among bacteria.
(Gerber, 2018). Pros: Quicker recovery from infections. Con: creation of
more Antibiotic resistant organism
Outcome

5. Type 2 Diabetes
Research
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Research
2

6. Type 2 Diabetes
The finger pricks that many people with type 2 diabetes do daily to check their blood
sugar levels confer little value compared with forgoing this self-monitoring, this
study concluded. There has been debate about how much this self-monitoring
enhances the health of people with non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, and
whether the benefits exceed the inconvenience and discomfort of daily finger pricking,
anxiety it can induce, and financial burdens of out-of-pocket costs for the testing
equipment. In results that augment findings of previous research, the study found that
self-monitoring achieves no significant differences in disease control, hospitalization
rates, need to start using insulin, or quality of life. (Young, 2017) Pro: Less money
spent on glucose monitoring strips and meters. Con: Less incentive for people with
DM type 2 to adhere to monitoring schedule to help Control A1C levels.
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Outcome
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7. Prostate Cancer
Treatment Options
Research
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Research

8. Prostate Cancer
Treatment Options
Two studies in Tennessee and in North Carolina provide men with
robust new evidence about the rates of side effects associated with
contemporary treatment options for prostate cancer. These options
include robot-assisted surgery and newer forms of radiation therapy, as
well as active monitoring instead of immediate treatment. The study’s
findings can help men better weigh the benefits and risks of their
options in consultation with their clinicians (Hamdy, 2017). Pros: less
invasive procedures. Con: Expressive treatment options that some
insurances may not cover.
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Outcome

9. It is up to us to keep
Evidence-Base Practice
in patient care.
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Clinicians

10. Your Decision
Which will be your
primary focus?
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11. Gerber, J., MD, PhD. (2018, January 19). PCORI. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from https://www.pcori.org/
research-in-action/choosing-right-antibiotic-childs-respiratory-infection
Young , L. A., MD, PhD. (2017, July 01). Glucose Self-monitoring in Non–Insulin-Treated Patients With Type 2
Diabetes. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/
jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2630691?redirect=true
Hamdy, F. C., MD. (2017, December 15). PCORI. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from https://www.pcori.org/
research-in-action/helping-men-decide-prostate-cancer-treatment
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