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Health Case Studies

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Glynda Rees, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Rob Kruger, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Janet Morrison, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Publisher: BCcampus

Language: English

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Reviewed by Jessica Sellars, Medical assistant office instructor, Blue Mountain Community College on 10/11/23

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This is a book of compiled and very well organized patient case studies. The author has broken it up by disease patient was experiencing and even the healthcare roles that took place in this patients care. There is a well thought out direction and plan. There is an appendix to refer to as well if you are needing to find something specific quickly. I have been looking for something like this to help my students have a base to do their project on. This is the most comprehensive version I have found on the subject.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

This is a book compiled of medical case studies. It is very accurate and can be used to learn from great care and mistakes.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

This material is very relevant in this context. It also has plenty of individual case studies to utilize in many ways in all sorts of medical courses. This is a very useful textbook and it will continue to be useful for a very long time as you can still learn from each study even if medicine changes through out the years.

Clarity rating: 5

The author put a lot of thought into the ease of accessibility and reading level of the target audience. There is even a "how to use this resource" section which could be extremely useful to students.

Consistency rating: 5

The text follows a very consistent format throughout the book.

Modularity rating: 5

Each case study is individual broken up and in a group of similar case studies. This makes it extremely easy to utilize.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The book is very organized and the appendix is through. It flows seamlessly through each case study.

Interface rating: 5

I had no issues navigating this book, It was clearly labeled and very easy to move around in.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I did not catch any grammar errors as I was going through the book

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

This is a challenging question for any medical textbook. It is very culturally relevant to those in medical or medical office degrees.

I have been looking for something like this for years. I am so happy to have finally found it.

Reviewed by Cindy Sun, Assistant Professor, Marshall University on 1/7/23

Interestingly, this is not a case of ‘you get what you pay for’. Instead, not only are the case studies organized in a fashion for ease of use through a detailed table of contents, the authors have included more support for both faculty and students. For faculty, the introduction section titled ‘How to use this resource’ and individual notes to educators before each case study contain application tips. An appendix overview lists key elements as issues / concepts, scenario context, and healthcare roles for each case study. For students, learning objectives are presented at the beginning of each case study to provide a framework of expectations.

The content is presented accurately and realistic.

The case studies read similar to ‘A Day In the Life of…’ with detailed intraprofessional communications similar to what would be overheard in patient care areas. The authors present not only the view of the patient care nurse, but also weave interprofessional vantage points through each case study by including patient interaction with individual professionals such as radiology, physician, etc.

In addition to objective assessment findings, the authors integrate standard orders for each diagnosis including medications, treatments, and tests allowing the student to incorporate pathophysiology components to their assessments.

Each case study is arranged in the same framework for consistency and ease of use.

This compilation of eight healthcare case studies focusing on new onset and exacerbation of prevalent diagnoses, such as heart failure, deep vein thrombosis, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease advancing to pneumonia.

Each case study has a photo of the ‘patient’. Simple as this may seem, it gives an immediate mental image for the student to focus.

Interface rating: 4

As noted by previous reviewers, most of the links do not connect active web pages. This may be due to the multiple options for accessing this resource (pdf download, pdf electronic, web view, etc.).

Grammatical Errors rating: 4

A minor weakness that faculty will probably need to address prior to use is regarding specific term usages differences between Commonwealth countries and United States, such as lung sound descriptors as ‘quiet’ in place of ‘diminished’ and ‘puffers’ in place of ‘inhalers’.

The authors have provided a multicultural, multigenerational approach in selection of patient characteristics representing a snapshot of today’s patient population. Additionally, one case study focusing on heart failure is about a middle-aged adult, contrasting to the average aged patient the students would normally see during clinical rotations. This option provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge on risk factors extending beyond age.

This resource is applicable to nursing students learning to care for patients with the specific disease processes presented in each case study or for the leadership students focusing on intraprofessional communication. Educators can assign as a supplement to clinical experiences or as an in-class application of knowledge.

Reviewed by Stephanie Sideras, Assistant Professor, University of Portland on 8/15/22

The eight case studies included in this text addressed high frequency health alterations that all nurses need to be able to manage competently. While diabetes was not highlighted directly, it was included as a potential comorbidity. The five overarching learning objectives pulled from the Institute of Medicine core competencies will clearly resonate with any faculty familiar with Quality and Safety Education for Nurses curriculum.

The presentation of symptoms, treatments and management of the health alterations was accurate. Dialogue between the the interprofessional team was realistic. At times the formatting of lab results was confusing as they reflected reference ranges specific to the Canadian healthcare system but these occurrences were minimal and could be easily adapted.

The focus for learning from these case studies was communication - patient centered communication and interprofessional team communication. Specific details, such as drug dosing, was minimized, which increases longevity and allows for easy individualization of the case data.

While some vocabulary was specific to the Canadian healthcare system, overall the narrative was extremely engaging and easy to follow. Subjective case data from patient or provider were formatted in italics and identified as 'thoughts'. Objective and behavioral case data were smoothly integrated into the narrative.

The consistency of formatting across the eight cases was remarkable. Specific learning objectives are identified for each case and these remain consistent across the range of cases, varying only in the focus for the goals for each different health alterations. Each case begins with presentation of essential patient background and the progress across the trajectory of illness as the patient moves from location to location encountering different healthcare professionals. Many of the characters (the triage nurse in the Emergency Department, the phlebotomist) are consistent across the case situations. These consistencies facilitate both application of a variety of teaching methods and student engagement with the situated learning approach.

Case data is presented by location and begins with the patient's first encounter with the healthcare system. This allows for an examination of how specific trajectories of illness are manifested and how care management needs to be prioritized at different stages. This approach supports discussions of care transitions and the complexity of the associated interprofessional communication.

The text is well organized. The case that has two levels of complexity is clearly identified

The internal links between the table of contents and case specific locations work consistently. In the EPUB and the Digital PDF the external hyperlinks are inconsistently valid.

The grammatical errors were minimal and did not detract from readability

Cultural diversity is present across the cases in factors including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, family dynamics and sexual orientation.

The level of detail included in these cases supports a teaching approach to address all three spectrums of learning - knowledge, skills and attitudes - necessary for the development of competent practice. I also appreciate the inclusion of specific assessment instruments that would facilitate a discussion of evidence based practice. I will enjoy using these case to promote clinical reasoning discussions of data that is noticed and interpreted with the resulting prioritizes that are set followed by reflections that result from learner choices.

Reviewed by Chris Roman, Associate Professor, Butler University on 5/19/22

It would be extremely difficult for a book of clinical cases to comprehensively cover all of medicine, and this text does not try. Rather, it provides cases related to common medical problems and introduces them in a way that allows for various... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 4 see less

The narrative form of the cases is less subject to issues of accuracy than a more content-based book would be. That said, the cases are realistic and reasonable, avoiding being too mundane or too extreme.

These cases are narrative and do not include many specific mentions of drugs, dosages, or other aspects of clinical care that may grow/evolve as guidelines change. For this reason, the cases should be “evergreen” and can be modified to suit different types of learners.

Clarity rating: 4

The text is written in very accessible language and avoids heavy use of technical language. Depending on the level of learner, this might even be too simplistic and omit some details that would be needed for physicians, pharmacists, and others to make nuanced care decisions.

The format is very consistent with clear labeling at transition points.

The authors point out in the introductory materials that this text is designed to be used in a modular fashion. Further, they have built in opportunities to customize each cases, such as giving dates of birth at “19xx” to allow for adjustments based on instructional objectives, etc.

The organization is very easy to follow.

I did not identify any issues in navigating the text.

The text contains no grammatical errors, though the language is a little stiff/unrealistic in some cases.

Cases involve patients and members of the care team that are of varying ages, genders, and racial/ethnic backgrounds

Reviewed by Trina Larery, Assistant Professor, Pittsburg State University on 4/5/22

The book covers common scenarios, providing allied health students insight into common health issues. The information in the book is thorough and easily modified if needed to include other scenarios not listed. The material was easy to understand... read more

Content Accuracy rating: 4

The treatments were explained and rationales were given, which can be very helpful to facilitate effective learning for a nursing student or novice nurse. The case studies were accurate in explanation. The DVT case study incorrectly identifies the location of the clot in the popliteal artery instead of in the vein.

The content is relevant to a variety of different types of health care providers and due to the general nature of the cases, will remain relevant over time. Updates should be made annually to the hyperlinks and to assure current standard of practice is still being met.

Clear, simple and easy to read.

Consistent with healthcare terminology and framework throughout all eight case studies.

The text is modular. Cases can be used individually within a unit on the given disease process or relevant sections of a case could be used to illustrate a specific point providing great flexibility. The appendix is helpful in locating content specific to a certain diagnosis or a certain type of health care provider.

The book is well organized, presenting in a logical clear fashion. The appendix allows the student to move about the case study without difficulty.

The interface is easy and simple to navigate. Some links to external sources might need to be updated regularly since those links are subject to change based on current guidelines. A few hyperlinks had "page not found".

Few grammatical errors were noted in text.

The case studies include people of different ethnicities, socioeconomic status, ages, and genders to make this a very useful book.

I enjoyed reading the text. It was interesting and relevant to today's nursing student. There are roughly 25 broken online links or "pages not found", care needs to be taken to update at least annually and assure links are valid and utilizing the most up to date information.

Reviewed by Benjamin Silverberg, Associate Professor/Clinician, West Virginia University on 3/24/22

Comprehensiveness rating: 3 see less

The appendix reviews the "key roles" and medical venues found in all 8 cases, but is fairly spartan on medical content. The table of contents at the beginning only lists the cases and locations of care. It can be a little tricky to figure out what is going on where, especially since each case is largely conversation-based. Since this presents 8 cases (really 7 with one being expanded upon), there are many medical topics (and venues) that are not included. It's impossible to include every kind of situation, but I'd love to see inclusion of sexual health, renal pathology, substance abuse, etc.

Though there are differences in how care can be delivered based on personal style, changing guidelines, available supplies, etc, the medical accuracy seems to be high. I did not detect bias or industry influence.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 4

Medications are generally listed as generics, with at least current dosing recommendations. The text gives a picture of what care looks like currently, but will be a little challenging to update based on new guidelines (ie, it can be hard to find the exact page in which a medication is dosed/prescribed). Even if the text were to be a little out of date, an instructor can use that to point out what has changed (and why).

Clear text, usually with definitions of medical slang or higher-tier vocabulary. Minimal jargon and there are instances where the "characters" are sorting out the meaning as well, making it accessible for new learners, too.

Overall, the style is consistent between cases - largely broken up into scenes and driven by conversation rather than descriptions of what is happening.

There are 8 (well, again, 7) cases which can be reviewed in any order. Case #2 builds upon #1, which is intentional and a good idea, though personally I would have preferred one case to have different possible outcomes or even a recurrence of illness. Each scene within a case is reasonably short.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 4

These cases are modular and don't really build on concepts throughout. As previously stated, case #2 builds upon #1, but beyond that, there is no progression. (To be sure, the authors suggest using case #1 for newer learners and #2 for more advanced ones.) The text would benefit from thematic grouping, a longer introduction and debriefing for each case (there are learning objectives but no real context in medical education nor questions to reflect on what was just read), and progressively-increasing difficulty in medical complexity, ethics, etc.

I used the PDF version and had no interface issues. There are minimal photographs and charts. Some words are marked in blue but those did not seem to be hyperlinked anywhere.

No noticeable errors in grammar, spelling, or formatting were noted.

I appreciate that some diversity of age and ethnicity were offered, but this could be improved. There were Canadian Indian and First Nations patients, for example, as well as other characters with implied diversity, but there didn't seem to be any mention of gender diverse or non-heterosexual people, or disabilities. The cases tried to paint family scenes (the first patient's dog was fairly prominently mentioned) to humanize them. Including more cases would allow for more opportunities to include sex/gender minorities, (hidden) disabilities, etc.

The text (originally from 2017) could use an update. It could be used in conjunction with other Open Texts, as a compliment to other coursework, or purely by itself. The focus is meant to be on improving communication, but there are only 3 short pages at the beginning of the text considering those issues (which are really just learning objectives). In addition to adding more cases and further diversity, I personally would love to see more discussion before and after the case to guide readers (and/or instructors). I also wonder if some of the ambiguity could be improved by suggesting possible health outcomes - this kind of counterfactual comparison isn't possible in real life and could be really interesting in a text. Addition of comprehension/discussion questions would also be worthwhile.

Reviewed by Danielle Peterson, Assistant Professor, University of Saint Francis on 12/31/21

This text provides readers with 8 case studies which include both chronic and acute healthcare issues. Although not comprehensive in regard to types of healthcare conditions, it provides a thorough look at the communication between healthcare workers in acute hospital settings. The cases are primarily set in the inpatient hospital setting, so the bulk of the clinical information is basic emergency care and inpatient protocol: vitals, breathing, medication management, etc. The text provides a table of contents at opening of the text and a handy appendix at the conclusion of the text that outlines each case’s issue(s), scenario, and healthcare roles. No index or glossary present.

Although easy to update, it should be noted that the cases are taking place in a Canadian healthcare system. Terms may be unfamiliar to some students including “province,” “operating theatre,” “physio/physiotherapy,” and “porter.” Units of measurement used include Celsius and meters. Also, the issue of managed care, health insurance coverage, and length of stay is missing for American students. These are primary issues that dictate much of the healthcare system in the US and a primary job function of social workers, nurse case managers, and medical professionals in general. However, instructors that wish to add this to the case studies could do so easily.

The focus of this text is on healthcare communication which makes it less likely to become obsolete. Much of the clinical information is stable healthcare practice that has been standard of care for quite some time. Nevertheless, given the nature of text, updates would be easy to make. Hyperlinks should be updated to the most relevant and trustworthy sources and checked frequently for effectiveness.

The spacing that was used to note change of speaker made for ease of reading. Although unembellished and plain, I expect students to find this format easy to digest and interesting, especially since the script is appropriately balanced with ‘human’ qualities like the current TV shows and songs, the use of humor, and nonverbal cues.

A welcome characteristic of this text is its consistency. Each case is presented in a similar fashion and the roles of the healthcare team are ‘played’ by the same character in each of the scenarios. This allows students to see how healthcare providers prioritize cases and juggle the needs of multiple patients at once. Across scenarios, there was inconsistency in when clinical terms were hyperlinked.

The text is easily divisible into smaller reading sections. However, since the nature of the text is script-narrative format, if significant reorganization occurs, one will need to make sure that the communication of the script still makes sense.

The text is straightforward and presented in a consistent fashion: learning objectives, case history, a script of what happened before the patient enters the healthcare setting, and a script of what happens once the patient arrives at the healthcare setting. The authors use the term, “ideal interactions,” and I would agree that these cases are in large part, ‘best case scenarios.’ Due to this, the case studies are well organized, clear, logical, and predictable. However, depending on the level of student, instructors may want to introduce complications that are typical in the hospital setting.

The interface is pleasing and straightforward. With exception to the case summary and learning objectives, the cases are in narrative, script format. Each case study supplies a photo of the ‘patient’ and one of the case studies includes a link to a 3-minute video that introduces the reader to the patient/case. One of the highlights of this text is the use of hyperlinks to various clinical practices (ABG, vital signs, transfer of patient). Unfortunately, a majority of the links are broken. However, since this is an open text, instructors can update the links to their preference.

Although not free from grammatical errors, those that were noticed were minimal and did not detract from reading.

Cultural Relevance rating: 4

Cultural diversity is visible throughout the patients used in the case studies and includes factors such as age, race, socioeconomic status, family dynamics, and sexual orientation. A moderate level of diversity is noted in the healthcare team with some stereotypes: social workers being female, doctors primarily male.

As a social work instructor, I was grateful to find a text that incorporates this important healthcare role. I would have liked to have seen more content related to advance directives, mediating decision making between the patient and care team, emotional and practical support related to initial diagnosis and discharge planning, and provision of support to colleagues, all typical roles of a medical social worker. I also found it interesting that even though social work was included in multiple scenarios, the role was only introduced on the learning objectives page for the oncology case.

Reviewed by Crystal Wynn, Associate Professor, Virginia State University on 7/21/21

The text covers a variety of chronic diseases within the cases; however, not all of the common disease states were included within the text. More chronic diseases need to be included such as diabetes, cancer, and renal failure. Not all allied health care team members are represented within the case study. Key terms appear throughout the case study textbook and readers are able to click on a hyperlink which directs them to the definition and an explanation of the key term.

Content is accurate, error-free and unbiased.

The content is up-to-date, but not in a way that will quickly make the text obsolete within a short period of time. The text is written and/or arranged in such a way that necessary updates will be relatively easy and straightforward to implement.

The text is written in lucid, accessible prose, and provides adequate context for any jargon/technical terminology used

The text is internally consistent in terms of terminology and framework.

The text is easily and readily divisible into smaller reading sections that can be assigned at different points within the course. Each case can be divided into a chronic disease state unit, which will allow the reader to focus on one section at a time.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 3

The topics in the text are presented in a logical manner. Each case provides an excessive amount of language that provides a description of the case. The cases in this text reads more like a novel versus a clinical textbook. The learning objectives listed within each case should be in the form of questions or activities that could be provided as resources for instructors and teachers.

Interface rating: 3

There are several hyperlinks embedded within the textbook that are not functional.

The text contains no grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 3

The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. More examples of cultural inclusiveness is needed throughout the textbook. The cases should be indicative of individuals from a variety of races and ethnicities.

Reviewed by Rebecca Hillary, Biology Instructor, Portland Community College on 6/15/21

This textbook consists of a collection of clinical case studies that can be applicable to a wide range of learning environments from supplementing an undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology Course, to including as part of a Medical or other health care program. I read the textbook in E-reader format and this includes hyperlinks that bring the students to subsequent clinical study if the book is being used in a clinical classroom. This book is significantly more comprehensive in its approach from other case studies I have read because it provides a bird’s eye view of the many clinicians, technicians, and hospital staff working with one patient. The book also provides real time measurements for patients that change as they travel throughout the hospital until time of discharge.

Each case gave an accurate sense of the chaos that would be present in an emergency situation and show how the conditions affect the practitioners as well as the patients. The reader gets an accurate big picture--a feel for each practitioner’s point of view as well as the point of view of the patient and the patient’s family as the clock ticks down and the patients are subjected to a number of procedures. The clinical information contained in this textbook is all in hyperlinks containing references to clinical skills open text sources or medical websites. I did find one broken link on an external medical resource.

The diseases presented are relevant and will remain so. Some of the links are directly related to the Canadian Medical system so they may not be applicable to those living in other regions. Clinical links may change over time but the text itself will remain relevant.

Each case study clearly presents clinical data as is it recorded in real time.

Each case study provides the point of view of several practitioners and the patient over several days. While each of the case studies covers different pathology they all follow this same format, several points of view and data points, over a number of days.

The case studies are divided by days and this was easy to navigate as a reader. It would be easy to assign one case study per body system in an Anatomy and Physiology course, or to divide them up into small segments for small in class teaching moments.

The topics are presented in an organized way showing clinical data over time and each case presents a large number of view points. For example, in the first case study, the patient is experiencing difficulty breathing. We follow her through several days from her entrance to the emergency room. We meet her X Ray Technicians, Doctor, Nurses, Medical Assistant, Porter, Physiotherapist, Respiratory therapist, and the Lab Technicians running her tests during her stay. Each practitioner paints the overall clinical picture to the reader.

I found the text easy to navigate. There were not any figures included in the text, only clinical data organized in charts. The figures were all accessible via hyperlink. Some figures within the textbook illustrating patient scans could have been helpful but I did not have trouble navigating the links to visualize the scans.

I did not see any grammatical errors in the text.

The patients in the text are a variety of ages and have a variety of family arrangements but there is not much diversity among the patients. Our seven patients in the eight case studies are mostly white and all cis gendered.

Some of the case studies, for example the heart failure study, show clinical data before and after drug treatments so the students can get a feel for mechanism in physiological action. I also liked that the case studies included diet and lifestyle advice for the patients rather than solely emphasizing these pharmacological interventions. Overall, I enjoyed reading through these case studies and I plan to utilize them in my Anatomy and Physiology courses.

Reviewed by Richard Tarpey, Assistant Professor, Middle Tennessee State University on 5/11/21

As a case study book, there is no index or glossary. However, medical and technical terms provide a useful link to definitions and explanations that will prove useful to students unfamiliar with the terms. The information provided is appropriate for entry-level health care students. The book includes important health problems, but I would like to see coverage of at least one more chronic/lifestyle issue such as diabetes. The book covers adult issues only.

Content is accurate without bias

The content of the book is relevant and up-to-date. It addresses conditions that are prevalent in today's population among adults. There are no pediatric cases, but this does not significantly detract from the usefulness of the text. The format of the book lends to easy updating of data or information.

The book is written with clarity and is easy to read. The writing style is accessible and technical terminology is explained with links to more information.

Consistency is present. Lack of consistency is typically a problem with case study texts, but this book is consistent with presentation, format, and terminology throughout each of the eight cases.

The book has high modularity. Each of the case studies can be used independently from the others providing flexibility. Additionally, each case study can be partitioned for specific learning objectives based on the learning objectives of the course or module.

The book is well organized, presenting students conceptually with differing patient flow patterns through a hospital. The patient information provided at the beginning of each case is a wonderful mechanism for providing personal context for the students as they consider the issues. Many case studies focus on the problem and the organization without students getting a patient's perspective. The patient perspective is well represented in these cases.

The navigation through the cases is good. There are some terminology and procedure hyperlinks within the cases that do not work when accessed. This is troubling if you intend to use the text for entry-level health care students since many of these links are critical for a full understanding of the case.

There are some non-US variants of spelling and a few grammatical errors, but these do not detract from the content of the messages of each case.

The book is inclusive of differing backgrounds and perspectives. No insensitive or offensive references were found.

I like this text for its application flexibility. The book is useful for non-clinical healthcare management students to introduce various healthcare-related concepts and terminology. The content is also helpful for the identification of healthcare administration managerial issues for students to consider. The book has many applications.

Reviewed by Paula Baldwin, Associate Professor/Communication Studies, Western Oregon University on 5/10/21

The different case studies fall on a range, from crisis care to chronic illness care. read more

The different case studies fall on a range, from crisis care to chronic illness care.

The contents seems to be written as they occurred to represent the most complete picture of each medical event's occurence.

These case studies are from the Canadian medical system, but that does not interfere with it's applicability.

It is written for a medical audience, so the terminology is mostly formal and technical.

Some cases are shorter than others and some go in more depth, but it is not problematic.

The eight separate case studies is the perfect size for a class in the quarter system. You could combine this with other texts, videos or learning modalities, or use it alone.

As this is a case studies book, there is not a need for a logical progression in presentation of topics.

No problems in terms of interface.

I have not seen any grammatical errors.

I did not see anything that was culturally insensitive.

I used this in a Health Communication class and it has been extraordinarily successful. My studies are analyzing the messaging for the good, the bad, and the questionable. The case studies are widely varied and it gives the class insights into hospital experiences, both front and back stage, that they would not normally be able to examine. I believe that because it is based real-life medical incidents, my students are finding the material highly engaging.

Reviewed by Marlena Isaac, Instructor, Aiken Technical College on 4/23/21

This text is great to walk through patient care with entry level healthcare students. The students are able to take in the information, digest it, then provide suggestions to how they would facilitate patient healing. Then when they are faced with... read more

The case studies provided accurate information that relates to the named disease.

It is relevant to health care studies and the development of critical thinking.

Cases are straightforward with great clinical information.

Clinical information is provided concisely.

Appropriate for clinical case study.

Presented to facilitate information gathering.

Takes a while to navigate in the browser.

Cultural Relevance rating: 1

Text lacks adequate representation of minorities.

Reviewed by Kim Garcia, Lecturer III, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on 11/16/20

The book has 8 case studies, so obviously does not cover the whole of medicine, but the cases provided are descriptive and well developed. Cases are presented at different levels of difficulty, making the cases appropriate for students at different levels of clinical knowledge. The human element of both patient and health care provider is well captured. The cases are presented with a focus on interprofessional interaction and collaboration, more so than teaching medical content.

Content is accurate and un-biased. No errors noted. Most diagnostic and treatment information is general so it will remain relevant over time. The content of these cases is more appropriate for teaching interprofessional collaboration and less so for teaching the medical care for each diagnosis.

The content is relevant to a variety of different types of health care providers (nurses, radiologic technicians, medical laboratory personnel, etc) and due to the general nature of the cases, will remain relevant over time.

Easy to read. Clear headings are provided for sections of each case study and these section headings clearly tell when time has passed or setting has changed. Enough description is provided to help set the scene for each part of the case. Much of the text is written in the form of dialogue involving patient, family and health care providers, making it easy to adapt for role play. Medical jargon is limited and links for medical terms are provided to other resources that expound on medical terms used.

The text is consistent in structure of each case. Learning objectives are provided. Cases generally start with the patient at home and move with the patient through admission, testing and treatment, using a variety of healthcare services and encountering a variety of personnel.

The text is modular. Cases could be used individually within a unit on the given disease process or relevant sections of a case could be used to illustrate a specific point. The appendix is helpful in locating content specific to a certain diagnosis or a certain type of health care provider.

Each case follows a patient in a logical, chronologic fashion. A clear table of contents and appendix are provided which allows the user to quickly locate desired content. It would be helpful if the items in the table of contents and appendix were linked to the corresponding section of the text.

The hyperlinks to content outside this book work, however using the back arrow on your browser returns you to the front page of the book instead of to the point at which you left the text. I would prefer it if the hyperlinks opened in a new window or tab so closing that window or tab would leave you back where you left the text.

No grammatical errors were noted.

The text is culturally inclusive and appropriate. Characters, both patients and care givers are of a variety of races, ethnicities, ages and backgrounds.

I enjoyed reading the cases and reviewing this text. I can think of several ways in which I will use this content.

Reviewed by Raihan Khan, Instructor/Assistant Professor, James Madison University on 11/3/20

The book contains several important health issues, however still missing some chronic health issues that the students should learn before they join the workforce, such as diabetes-related health issues suffered by the patients. read more

The health information contained in the textbook is mostly accurate.

I think the book is written focusing on the current culture and health issues faced by the patients. To keep the book relevant in the future, the contexts especially the culture/lifestyle/health care modalities, etc. would need to be updated regularly.

The language is pretty simple, clear, and easy to read.

There is no complaint about consistency. One of the main issues of writing a book, consistency was well managed by the authors.

The book is easy to explore based on how easy the setup is. Students can browse to the specific section that they want to read without much hassle of finding the correct information.

The organization is simple but effective. The authors organized the book based on what can happen in a patient's life and what possible scenarios students should learn about the disease. From that perspective, the book does a good job.

The interface is easy and simple to navigate. Some links to external sources might need to be updated regularly since those links are subject to change that is beyond the author's control. It's frustrating for the reader when the external link shows no information.

The book is free of any major language and grammatical errors.

The book might do a little better in cultural competency. e.g. Last name Singh is mainly for Sikh people. In the text Harj and Priya Singh are Muslim. the authors can consult colleagues who are more familiar with those cultures and revise some cultural aspects of the cases mentioned in the book.

The book is a nice addition to the open textbook world. Hope to see more health issues covered by the book.

Reviewed by Ryan Sheryl, Assistant Professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills on 7/16/20

This text contains 8 medical case studies that reflect best practices at the time of publication. The text identifies 5 overarching learning objectives: interprofessional collaboration, client centered care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. While the case studies do not cover all medical conditions or bodily systems, the book is thorough in conveying details of various patients and medical team members in a hospital environment. Rather than an index or glossary at the end of the text, it contains links to outside websites for more information on medical tests and terms referenced in the cases.

The content provided is reflective of best practices in patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication at the time of publication. It is specifically accurate for the context of hospitals in Canada. The links provided throughout the text have the potential to supplement with up-to-date descriptions and definitions, however, many of them are broken (see notes in Interface section).

The content of the case studies reflects the increasingly complex landscape of healthcare, including a variety of conditions, ages, and personal situations of the clients and care providers. The text will require frequent updating due to the rapidly changing landscape of society and best practices in client care. For example, a future version may include inclusive practices with transgender clients, or address ways medical racism implicitly impacts client care (see notes in Cultural Relevance section).

The text is written clearly and presents thorough, realistic details about working and being treated in an acute hospital context.

The text is very straightforward. It is consistent in its structure and flow. It uses consistent terminology and follows a structured framework throughout.

Being a series of 8 separate case studies, this text is easily and readily divisible into smaller sections. The text was designed to be taken apart and used piece by piece in order to serve various learning contexts. The parts of each case study can also be used independently of each other to facilitate problem solving.

The topics in the case studies are presented clearly. The structure of each of the case studies proceeds in a similar fashion. All of the cases are set within the same hospital so the hospital personnel and service providers reappear across the cases, giving a textured portrayal of the experiences of the various service providers. The cases can be used individually, or one service provider can be studied across the various studies.

The text is very straightforward, without complex charts or images that could become distorted. Many of the embedded links are broken and require updating. The links that do work are a very useful way to define and expand upon medical terms used in the case studies.

Grammatical errors are minimal and do not distract from the flow of the text. In one instance the last name Singh is spelled Sing, and one patient named Fred in the text is referred to as Frank in the appendix.

The cases all show examples of health care personnel providing compassionate, client-centered care, and there is no overt discrimination portrayed. Two of the clients are in same-sex marriages and these are shown positively. It is notable, however, that the two cases presenting people of color contain more negative characteristics than the other six cases portraying Caucasian people. The people of color are the only two examples of clients who smoke regularly. In addition, the Indian client drinks and is overweight, while the First Nations client is the only one in the text to have a terminal diagnosis. The Indian client is identified as being Punjabi and attending a mosque, although there are only 2% Muslims in the Punjab province of India. Also, the last name Singh generally indicates a person who is a Hindu or Sikh, not Muslim.

Reviewed by Monica LeJeune, RN Instructor, LSUE on 4/24/20

Has comprehensive unfolding case studies that guide the reader to recognize and manage the scenario presented. Assists in critical thinking process. read more

Has comprehensive unfolding case studies that guide the reader to recognize and manage the scenario presented. Assists in critical thinking process.

Accurately presents health scenarios with real life assessment techniques and patient outcomes.

Relevant to nursing practice.

Clearly written and easily understood.

Consistent with healthcare terminology and framework

Has a good reading flow.

Topics presented in logical fashion

Easy to read.

No grammatical errors noted.

Text is not culturally insensitive or offensive.

Good book to have to teach nursing students.

Reviewed by april jarrell, associate professor, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College on 1/7/20

The text is a great case study tool that is appropriate for nursing school instructors to use in aiding students to learn the nursing process. read more

The text is a great case study tool that is appropriate for nursing school instructors to use in aiding students to learn the nursing process.

The content is accurate and evidence based. There is no bias noted

The content in the text is relevant, up to date for nursing students. It will be easy to update content as needed because the framework allows for addition to the content.

The text is clear and easy to understand.

Framework and terminology is consistent throughout the text; the case study is a continual and takes the student on a journey with the patient. Great for learning!

The case studies can be easily divided into smaller sections to allow for discussions, and weekly studies.

The text and content progress in a logical, clear fashion allowing for progression of learning.

No interface issues noted with this text.

No grammatical errors noted in the text.

No racial or culture insensitivity were noted in the text.

I would recommend this text be used in nursing schools. The use of case studies are helpful for students to learn and practice the nursing process.

Reviewed by Lisa Underwood, Practical Nursing Instructor, NTCC on 12/3/19

The text provides eight comprehensive case studies that showcase the different viewpoints of the many roles involved in patient care. It encompasses the most common seen diagnoses seen across healthcare today. Each case study comes with its own set of learning objectives that can be tweaked to fit several allied health courses. Although the case studies are designed around the Canadian Healthcare System, they are quite easily adaptable to fit most any modern, developed healthcare system.

Content Accuracy rating: 3

Overall, the text is quite accurate. There is one significant error that needs to be addressed. It is located in the DVT case study. In the study, a popliteal artery clot is mislabeled as a DVT. DVTs are located in veins, not in arteries. That said, the case study on the whole is quite good. This case study could be used as a learning tool in the classroom for discussion purposes or as a way to test student understanding of DVTs, on example might be, "Can they spot the error?"

At this time, all of the case studies within the text are current. Healthcare is an ever evolving field that rests on the best evidence based practice. Keeping that in mind, educators can easily adapt the studies as the newest evidence emerges and changes practice in healthcare.

All of the case studies are well written and easy to understand. The text includes several hyperlinks and it also highlights certain medical terminology to prompt readers as a way to enhance their learning experience.

Across the text, the language, style, and format of the case studies are completely consistent.

The text is divided into eight separate case studies. Each case study may be used independently of the others. All case studies are further broken down as the focus patient passes through each aspect of their healthcare system. The text's modularity makes it possible to use a case study as individual work, group projects, class discussions, homework or in a simulation lab.

The case studies and the diagnoses that they cover are presented in such a way that educators and allied health students can easily follow and comprehend.

The book in itself is free of any image distortion and it prints nicely. The text is offered in a variety of digital formats. As noted in the above reviews, some of the hyperlinks have navigational issues. When the reader attempts to access them, a "page not found" message is received.

There were minimal grammatical errors. Some of which may be traced back to the differences in our spelling.

The text is culturally relevant in that it includes patients from many different backgrounds and ethnicities. This allows educators and students to explore cultural relevance and sensitivity needs across all areas in healthcare. I do not believe that the text was in any way insensitive or offensive to the reader.

By using the case studies, it may be possible to have an open dialogue about the differences noted in healthcare systems. Students will have the ability to compare and contrast the Canadian healthcare system with their own. I also firmly believe that by using these case studies, students can improve their critical thinking skills. These case studies help them to "put it all together".

Reviewed by Melanie McGrath, Associate Professor, TRAILS on 11/29/19

The text covered some of the most common conditions seen by healthcare providers in a hospital setting, which forms a solid general base for the discussions based on each case. read more

The text covered some of the most common conditions seen by healthcare providers in a hospital setting, which forms a solid general base for the discussions based on each case.

I saw no areas of inaccuracy

As in all healthcare texts, treatments and/or tests will change frequently. However, everything is currently up-to-date thus it should be a good reference for several years.

Each case is written so that any level of healthcare student would understand. Hyperlinks in the text is also very helpful.

All of the cases are written in a similar fashion.

Although not structured as a typical text, each case is easily assigned as a stand-alone.

Each case is organized clearly in an appropriate manner.

I did not see any issues.

I did not see any grammatical errors

The text seemed appropriately inclusive. There are no pediatric cases and no cases of intellectually-impaired patients, but those types of cases introduce more advanced problem-solving which perhaps exceed the scope of the text. May be a good addition to the text.

I found this text to be an excellent resource for healthcare students in a variety of fields. It would be best utilized in inter professional courses to help guide discussion.

Reviewed by Lynne Umbarger, Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Emory and Henry College on 11/26/19

While the book does not cover every scenario, the ones in the book are quite common and troublesome for inexperienced allied health students. The information in the book is thorough enough, and I have found the cases easy to modify for educational purposes. The material was easily understood by the students but challenging enough for classroom discussion. There are no mentions in the book about occupational therapy, but it is easy enough to add a couple words and make inclusion simple.

Very nice lab values are provided in the case study, making it more realistic for students.

These case studies focus on commonly encountered diagnoses for allied health and nursing students. They are comprehensive, realistic, and easily understood. The only difference is that the hospital in one case allows the patient's dog to visit in the room (highly unusual in US hospitals).

The material is easily understood by allied health students. The cases have links to additional learning materials for concepts that may be less familiar or should be explored further in a particular health field.

The language used in the book is consistent between cases. The framework is the same with each case which makes it easier to locate areas that would be of interest to a particular allied health profession.

The case studies are comprehensive but well-organized. They are short enough to be useful for class discussion or a full-blown assignment. The students seem to understand the material and have not expressed that any concepts or details were missing.

Each case is set up like the other cases. There are learning objectives at the beginning of each case to facilitate using the case, and it is easy enough to pull out material to develop useful activities and assignments.

There is a quick chart in the Appendix to allow the reader to determine the professions involved in each case as well as the pertinent settings and diagnoses for each case study. The contents are easy to access even while reading the book.

As a person who attends carefully to grammar, I found no errors in all of the material I read in this book.

There are a greater number of people of different ethnicities, socioeconomic status, ages, and genders to make this a very useful book. With each case, I could easily picture the person in the case. This book appears to be Canadian and more inclusive than most American books.

I was able to use this book the first time I accessed it to develop a classroom activity for first-year occupational therapy students and a more comprehensive activity for second-year students. I really appreciate the links to a multitude of terminology and medical lab values/issues for each case. I will keep using this book.

Reviewed by Cindy Krentz, Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver on 6/15/19

The book covers eight case studies of common inpatient or emergency department scenarios. I appreciated that they had written out the learning objectives. I liked that the patient was described before the case was started, giving some understanding of the patient's background. I think it could benefit from having a glossary. I liked how the authors included the vital signs in an easily readable bar. I would have liked to see the labs also highlighted like this. I also felt that it would have been good written in a 'what would you do next?' type of case study.

The book is very accurate in language, what tests would be prudent to run and in the day in the life of the hospital in all cases. One inaccuracy is that the authors called a popliteal artery clot a DVT. The rest of the DVT case study was great, though, but the one mistake should be changed.

The book is up to date for now, but as tests become obsolete and new equipment is routinely used, the book ( like any other health textbook) will need to be updated. It would be easy to change, however. All that would have to happen is that the authors go in and change out the test to whatever newer, evidence-based test is being utilized.

The text is written clearly and easy to understand from a student's perspective. There is not too much technical jargon, and it is pretty universal when used- for example DVT for Deep Vein Thrombosis.

The book is consistent in language and how it is broken down into case studies. The same format is used for highlighting vital signs throughout the different case studies. It's great that the reader does not have to read the book in a linear fashion. Each case study can be read without needing to read the others.

The text is broken down into eight case studies, and within the case studies is broken down into days. It is consistent and shows how the patient can pass through the different hospital departments (from the ER to the unit, to surgery, to home) in a realistic manner. The instructor could use one or more of the case studies as (s)he sees fit.

The topics are eight different case studies- and are presented very clearly and organized well. Each one is broken down into how the patient goes through the system. The text is easy to follow and logical.

The interface has some problems with the highlighted blue links. Some of them did not work and I got a 'page not found' message. That can be frustrating for the reader. I'm wondering if a glossary could be utilized (instead of the links) to explain what some of these links are supposed to explain.

I found two or three typos, I don't think they were grammatical errors. In one case I think the Canadian spelling and the United States spelling of the word are just different.

This is a very culturally competent book. In today's world, however, one more type of background that would merit delving into is the trans-gender, GLBTQI person. I was glad that there were no stereotypes.

I enjoyed reading the text. It was interesting and relevant to today's nursing student. Since we are becoming more interprofessional, I liked that we saw what the phlebotomist and other ancillary personnel (mostly different technicians) did. I think that it could become even more interdisciplinary so colleges and universities could have more interprofessional education- courses or simulations- with the addition of the nurse using social work, nutrition, or other professional health care majors.

Reviewed by Catherine J. Grott, Interim Director, Health Administration Program, TRAILS on 5/5/19

The book is comprehensive but is specifically written for healthcare workers practicing in Canada. The title of the book should reflect this. read more

The book is comprehensive but is specifically written for healthcare workers practicing in Canada. The title of the book should reflect this.

The book is accurate, however it has numerous broken online links.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 3

The content is very relevant, but some links are out-dated. For example, WHO Guidelines for Safe Surgery 2009 (p. 186) should be updated.

The book is written in clear and concise language. The side stories about the healthcare workers make the text interesting.

The book is consistent in terms of terminology and framework. Some terms that are emphasized in one case study are not emphasized (with online links) in the other case studies. All of the case studies should have the same words linked to online definitions.

Modularity rating: 3

The book can easily be parsed out if necessary. However, the way the case studies have been written, it's evident that different authors contributed singularly to each case study.

The organization and flow are good.

Interface rating: 1

There are numerous broken online links and "pages not found."

The grammar and punctuation are correct. There are two errors detected: p. 120 a space between the word "heart" and the comma; also a period is needed after Dr (p. 113).

I'm not quite sure that the social worker (p. 119) should comment that the patient and partner are "very normal people."

There are roughly 25 broken online links or "pages not found." The BC & Canadian Guidelines (p. 198) could also include a link to US guidelines to make the text more universal . The basilar crackles (p. 166) is very good. Text could be used compare US and Canadian healthcare. Text could be enhanced to teach "soft skills" and interdepartmental communication skills in healthcare.

Reviewed by Lindsey Henry, Practical Nursing Instructor, Fletcher on 5/1/19

I really appreciated how in the introduction, five learning objectives were identified for students. These objectives are paramount in nursing care and they are each spelled out for the learner. Each Case study also has its own learning... read more

As a seasoned nurse, I believe that the content regarding pathophysiology and treatments used in the case studies were accurate. I really appreciated how many of the treatments were also explained and rationales were given, which can be very helpful to facilitate effective learning for a nursing student or novice nurse.

The case studies are up to date and correlate with the current time period. They are easily understood.

I really loved how several important medical terms, including specific treatments were highlighted to alert the reader. Many interventions performed were also explained further, which is great to enhance learning for the nursing student or novice nurse. Also, with each scenario, a background and history of the patient is depicted, as well as the perspectives of the patient, patients family member, and the primary nurse. This really helps to give the reader a full picture of the day in the life of a nurse or a patient, and also better facilitates the learning process of the reader.

These case studies are consistent. They begin with report, the patient background or updates on subsequent days, and follow the patients all the way through discharge. Once again, I really appreciate how this book describes most if not all aspects of patient care on a day to day basis.

Each case study is separated into days. While they can be divided to be assigned at different points within the course, they also build on each other. They show trends in vital signs, what happens when a patient deteriorates, what happens when they get better and go home. Showing the entire process from ER admit to discharge is really helpful to enhance the students learning experience.

The topics are all presented very similarly and very clearly. The way that the scenarios are explained could even be understood by a non-nursing student as well. The case studies are very clear and very thorough.

The book is very easy to navigate, prints well on paper, and is not distorted or confusing.

I did not see any grammatical errors.

Each case study involves a different type of patient. These differences include race, gender, sexual orientation and medical backgrounds. I do not feel the text was offensive to the reader.

I teach practical nursing students and after reading this book, I am looking forward to implementing it in my classroom. Great read for nursing students!

Reviewed by Leah Jolly, Instructor, Clinical Coordinator, Oregon Institute of Technology on 4/10/19

Good variety of cases and pathologies covered. read more

Good variety of cases and pathologies covered.

Content Accuracy rating: 2

Some examples and scenarios are not completely accurate. For example in the DVT case, the sonographer found thrombus in the "popliteal artery", which according to the book indicated presence of DVT. However in DVT, thrombus is located in the vein, not the artery. The patient would also have much different symptoms if located in the artery. Perhaps some of these inaccuracies are just typos, but in real-life situations this simple mistake can make a world of difference in the patient's course of treatment and outcomes.

Good examples of interprofessional collaboration. If only it worked this way on an every day basis!

Clear and easy to read for those with knowledge of medical terminology.

Good consistency overall.

Broken up well.

Topics are clear and logical.

Would be nice to simply click through to the next page, rather than going through the table of contents each time.

Minor typos/grammatical errors.

No offensive or insensitive materials observed.

Reviewed by Alex Sargsyan, Doctor of Nursing Practice/Assistant Professor , East Tennessee State University on 10/8/18

Because of the case study character of the book it does not have index or glossary. However it has summary for each health case study outlining key elements discussed in each case study. read more

Because of the case study character of the book it does not have index or glossary. However it has summary for each health case study outlining key elements discussed in each case study.

Overall the book is accurately depicting the clinical environment. There are numerous references to external sites. While most of them are correct, some of them are not working. For example Homan’s test link is not working "404 error"

Book is relevant in its current version and can be used in undergraduate and graduate classes. That said, the longevity of the book may be limited because of the character of the clinical education. Clinical guidelines change constantly and it may require a major update of the content.

Cases are written very clearly and have realistic description of an inpatient setting.

The book is easy to read and consistent in the language in all eight cases.

The cases are very well written. Each case is subdivided into logical segments. The segments reflect different setting where the patient is being seen. There is a flow and transition between the settings.

Book has eight distinct cases. This is a great format for a book that presents distinct clinical issues. This will allow the students to have immersive experiences and gain better understanding of the healthcare environment.

Book is offered in many different formats. Besides the issues with the links mentioned above, overall navigation of the book content is very smooth.

Book is very well written and has no grammatical errors.

Book is culturally relevant. Patients in the case studies come different cultures and represent diverse ethnicities.

Reviewed by Justin Berry, Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director, Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks, MN on 8/2/18

This text provides eight patient case studies from a variety of diagnoses, which can be utilized by healthcare students from multiple disciplines. The cases are comprehensive and can be helpful for students to determine professional roles, interprofessional roles, when to initiate communication with other healthcare practitioners due to a change in patient status, and treatment ideas. Some additional patient information, such as lab values, would have been beneficial to include.

Case study information is accurate and unbiased.

Content is up to date. The case studies are written in a way so that they will not be obsolete soon, even with changes in healthcare.

The case studies are well written, and can be utilized for a variety of classroom assignments, discussions, and projects. Some additional lab value information for each patient would have been a nice addition.

The case studies are consistently organized to make it easy for the reader to determine the framework.

The text is broken up into eight different case studies for various patient diagnoses. This design makes it highly modular, and would be easy to assign at different points of a course.

The flow of the topics are presented consistently in a logical manner. Each case study follows a patient chronologically, making it easy to determine changes in patient status and treatment options.

The text is free of interface issues, with no distortion of images or charts.

The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. Patients are represented from a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds

This book would be a good addition for many different health programs.

Reviewed by Ann Bell-Pfeifer, Instructor/Program Director, Minnesota State Community and Technical College on 5/21/18

The book gives a comprehensive overview of many types of cases for patient conditions. Emergency Room patients may arrive with COPD, heart failure, sepsis, pneumonia, or as motor vehicle accident victims. It is directed towards nurses, medical laboratory technologists, medical radiology technologists, and respiratory therapists and their roles in caring for patients. Most of the overview is accurate. One suggestion is to provide an embedded radiologist interpretation of the exams which are performed which lead to the patients diagnosis.

Overall the book is accurate. Would like to see updates related to the addition of direct radiography technology which is commonly used in the hospital setting.

Many aspects of medicine will remain constant. The case studies seem fairly accurate and may be relevant for up to 3 years. Since technology changes so quickly in medicine, the CT and x-ray components may need minor updates within a few years.

The book clarity is excellent.

The case stories are consistent with each scenario. It is easy to follow the structure and learn from the content.

The book is quite modular. It is easy to break it up into cases and utilize them individually and sequentially.

The cases are listed by disease process and follow a logical flow through each condition. They are easy to follow as they have the same format from the beginning to the end of each case.

The interface seems seamless. Hyperlinks are inserted which provide descriptions and references to medical procedures and in depth definitions.

The book is free of most grammatical errors. There is a place where a few words do not fit the sentence structure and could be a typo.

The book included all types of relationships and ethnic backgrounds. One type which could be added is a transgender patient.

I think the book was quite useful for a variety of health care professionals. The authors did an excellent job of integrating patient cases which could be applied to the health care setting. The stories seemed real and relevant. This book could be used to teach health care professionals about integrated care within the emergency department.

Reviewed by Shelley Wolfe, Assistant Professor, Winona State University on 5/21/18

This text is comprised of comprehensive, detailed case studies that provide the reader with multiple character views throughout a patient’s encounter with the health care system. The Table of Contents accurately reflected the content. It should be noted that the authors include a statement that conveys that this text is not like traditional textbooks and is not meant to be read in a linear fashion. This allows the educator more flexibility to use the text as a supplement to enhance learning opportunities.

The content of the text appears accurate and unbiased. The “five overarching learning objectives” provide a clear aim of the text and the educator is able to glean how these objectives are captured into each of the case studies. While written for the Canadian healthcare system, this text is easily adaptable to the American healthcare system.

Overall, the content is up-to-date and the case studies provide a variety of uses that promote longevity of the text. However, not all of the blue font links (if using the digital PDF version) were still in working order. I encountered links that led to error pages or outdated “page not found” websites. While the links can be helpful, continued maintenance of these links could prove time-consuming.

I found the text easy to read and understand. I enjoyed that the viewpoints of all the different roles (patient, nurse, lab personnel, etc.) were articulated well and allowed the reader to connect and gain appreciation of the entire healthcare team. Medical jargon was noted to be appropriate for the intended audience of this text.

The terminology and organization of this text is consistent.

The text is divided into 8 case studies that follow a similar organizational structure. The case studies can further be divided to focus on individual learning objectives. For example, the case studies could be looked at as a whole for discussing communication or could be broken down into segments to focus on disease risk factors.

The case studies in this text follow a similar organizational structure and are consistent in their presentation. The flow of individual case studies is excellent and sets the reader on a clear path. As noted previously, this text is not meant to be read in a linear fashion.

This text is available in many different forms. I chose to review the text in the digital PDF version in order to use the embedded links. I did not encounter significant interface issues and did not find any images or features that would distract or confuse a reader.

No significant grammatical errors were noted.

The case studies in this text included patients and healthcare workers from a variety of backgrounds. Educators and students will benefit from expanding the case studies to include discussions and other learning opportunities to help develop culturally-sensitive healthcare providers.

I found the case studies to be very detailed, yet written in a way in which they could be used in various manners. The authors note a variety of ways in which the case studies could be employed with students; however, I feel the authors could also include that the case studies could be used as a basis for simulated clinical experiences. The case studies in this text would be an excellent tool for developing interprofessional communication and collaboration skills in a variety healthcare students.

Reviewed by Darline Foltz, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College on 3/27/18

This book covers all areas listed in the Table of Contents. In addition to the detailed patient case studies, there is a helpful section of "How to Use this Resource". I would like to note that this resource "aligns with the open textbooks... read more

The book appears to be accurate. Although one of the learning outcomes is as follows: "Demonstrate an understanding of the Canadian healthcare delivery system.", I did not find anything that is ONLY specific to the Canadian healthcare delivery system other than some of the terminology, i.e. "porter" instead of "transporter" and a few french words. I found this to make the book more interesting for students rather than deter from it. These are patient case studies that are relevant in any country.

The content is up-to-date. Changes in medical science may occur, i.e. a different test, to treat a diagnosis that is included in one or more of the case studies, however, it would be easy and straightforward to implement these changes.

This book is written in lucid, accessible prose. The technical/medical terminology that is used is appropriate for medical and allied health professionals. Something that would improve this text would to provide a glossary of terms for the terms in blue font.

This book is consistent with current medical terminology

This text is easily divided into each of the 6 case studies. The case studies can be used singly according to the body system being addressed or studied.

Because this text is a collection of case studies, flow doesn't pertain, however the organization and structure of the case studies are excellent as they are clear and easy to read.

There are no distractions in this text that would distract or confuse the reader.

I did not identify any grammatical errors.

This text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way and uses patients and healthcare workers that are of a variety of races, ethnicities and backgrounds.

I believe that this text would not only be useful to students enrolled in healthcare professions involved in direct patient care but would also be useful to students in supporting healthcare disciplines such as health information technology and management, medical billing and coding, etc.

Introduction

Case Study #1: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Learning Objectives
Patient: Erin Johns
Emergency Room

Case Study #2: Pneumonia

Day 0: Emergency Room
Day 1: Emergency Room
Day 1: Medical Ward
Day 2: Medical Ward
Day 3: Medical Ward
Day 4: Medical Ward

Case Study #3: Unstable Angina (UA)

Patient: Harj Singh

Case Study #4: Heart Failure (HF)

Patient: Meryl Smith
In the Supermarket
Day 0: Medical Ward

Case Study #5: Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC)

Patient: Aaron Knoll
Crash Scene
Operating Room
Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Surgical Ward

Case Study #6: Sepsis

Patient: George Thomas
Sleepy Hollow Care Facility

Case Study #7: Colon Cancer

Patient: Fred Johnson
Two Months Ago
Pre-Surgery Admission

Case Study #8: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Patient: Jamie Douglas

Appendix: Overview About the Authors

Ancillary Material

About the book.

Health Case Studies is composed of eight separate health case studies. Each case study includes the patient narrative or story that models the best practice (at the time of publishing) in healthcare settings. Associated with each case is a set of specific learning objectives to support learning and facilitate educational strategies and evaluation.

The case studies can be used online in a learning management system, in a classroom discussion, in a printed course pack or as part of a textbook created by the instructor. This flexibility is intentional and allows the educator to choose how best to convey the concepts presented in each case to the learner.

Because these case studies were primarily developed for an electronic healthcare system, they are based predominantly in an acute healthcare setting. Educators can augment each case study to include primary healthcare settings, outpatient clinics, assisted living environments, and other contexts as relevant.

About the Contributors

Glynda Rees teaches at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Vancouver, British Columbia. She completed her MSN at the University of British Columbia with a focus on education and health informatics, and her BSN at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Glynda has many years of national and international clinical experience in critical care units in South Africa, the UK, and the USA. Her teaching background has focused on clinical education, problem-based learning, clinical techniques, and pharmacology.

Glynda‘s interests include the integration of health informatics in undergraduate education, open accessible education, and the impact of educational technologies on nursing students’ clinical judgment and decision making at the point of care to improve patient safety and quality of care.

Faculty member in the critical care nursing program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) since 2003, Rob has been a critical care nurse for over 25 years with 17 years practicing in a quaternary care intensive care unit. Rob is an experienced educator and supports student learning in the classroom, online, and in clinical areas. Rob’s Master of Education from Simon Fraser University is in educational technology and learning design. He is passionate about using technology to support learning for both faculty and students.

Part of Rob’s faculty position is dedicated to providing high fidelity simulation support for BCIT’s nursing specialties program along with championing innovative teaching and best practices for educational technology. He has championed the use of digital publishing and was the tech lead for Critical Care Nursing’s iPad Project which resulted in over 40 multi-touch interactive textbooks being created using Apple and other technologies.

Rob has successfully completed a number of specialist certifications in computer and network technologies. In 2015, he was awarded Apple Distinguished Educator for his innovation and passionate use of technology to support learning. In the past five years, he has presented and published abstracts on virtual simulation, high fidelity simulation, creating engaging classroom environments, and what the future holds for healthcare and education.

Janet Morrison is the Program Head of Occupational Health Nursing at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, British Columbia. She completed a PhD at Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, with a focus on health information technology. Her dissertation examined the effects of telehealth implementation in an occupational health nursing service. She has an MA in Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University and an MA in Library and Information Studies from the University of British Columbia.

Janet’s research interests concern the intended and unintended impacts of health information technologies on healthcare students, faculty, and the healthcare workforce.

She is currently working with BCIT colleagues to study how an educational clinical information system can foster healthcare students’ perceptions of interprofessional roles.

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Build the Life You Want: Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Share Happiness Tips

"Happiness is not a destination. It's a direction." In this video, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey reflect on mistakes, emotions, and contentment, sharing lessons from their new book.

12 Sep 2023
Cold Call Podcast

Can Remote Surgeries Digitally Transform Operating Rooms?

Launched in 2016, Proximie was a platform that enabled clinicians, proctors, and medical device company personnel to be virtually present in operating rooms, where they would use mixed reality and digital audio and visual tools to communicate with, mentor, assist, and observe those performing medical procedures. The goal was to improve patient outcomes. The company had grown quickly, and its technology had been used in tens of thousands of procedures in more than 50 countries and 500 hospitals. It had raised close to $50 million in equity financing and was now entering strategic partnerships to broaden its reach. Nadine Hachach-Haram, founder and CEO of Proximie, aspired for Proximie to become a platform that powered every operating room in the world, but she had to carefully consider the company’s partnership and data strategies in order to scale. What approach would position the company best for the next stage of growth? Harvard Business School associate professor Ariel Stern discusses creating value in health care through a digital transformation of operating rooms in her case, “Proximie: Using XR Technology to Create Borderless Operating Rooms.”

28 Aug 2023

How Workplace Wellness Programs Can Give Employees the Energy Boost They Need

At a time when many workers are struggling with mental health issues, workplace wellness programs need to go beyond providing gym discounts and start offering employees tailored solutions that improve their physical and emotional well-being, says Hise Gibson.

01 Aug 2023

Can Business Transform Primary Health Care Across Africa?

mPharma, headquartered in Ghana, is trying to create the largest pan-African health care company. Their mission is to provide primary care and a reliable and fairly priced supply of drugs in the nine African countries where they operate. Co-founder and CEO Gregory Rockson needs to decide which component of strategy to prioritize in the next three years. His options include launching a telemedicine program, expanding his pharmacies across the continent, and creating a new payment program to cover the cost of common medications. Rockson cares deeply about health equity, but his venture capital-financed company also must be profitable. Which option should he focus on expanding? Harvard Business School Professor Regina Herzlinger and case protagonist Gregory Rockson discuss the important role business plays in improving health care in the case, “mPharma: Scaling Access to Affordable Primary Care in Africa.”

25 Jul 2023

Could a Business Model Help Big Pharma Save Lives and Profit?

Gilead Sciences used a novel approach to help Egypt address a public health crisis while sustaining profits from a key product. V. Kasturi Rangan and participants at a recent seminar hosted by the Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society discussed what it would take to apply the model more widely.

23 Jun 2023

This Company Lets Employees Take Charge—Even with Life and Death Decisions

Dutch home health care organization Buurtzorg avoids middle management positions and instead empowers its nurses to care for patients as they see fit. Tatiana Sandino and Ethan Bernstein explore how removing organizational layers and allowing employees to make decisions can boost performance.

09 May 2023

Can Robin Williams’ Son Help Other Families Heal Addiction and Depression?

Zak Pym Williams, son of comedian and actor Robin Williams, had seen how mental health challenges, such as addiction and depression, had affected past generations of his family. Williams was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a young adult and he wanted to break the cycle for his children. Although his children were still quite young, he began considering proactive strategies that could help his family’s mental health, and he wanted to share that knowledge with other families. But how can Williams help people actually take advantage of those mental health strategies and services? Professor Lauren Cohen discusses his case, “Weapons of Self Destruction: Zak Pym Williams and the Cultivation of Mental Wellness.”

26 Apr 2023

How Martine Rothblatt Started a Company to Save Her Daughter

When serial entrepreneur Martine Rothblatt (founder of Sirius XM) received her seven-year-old daughter’s diagnosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), she created United Therapeutics and developed a drug to save her life. When her daughter later needed a lung transplant, Rothblatt decided to take what she saw as the logical next step: manufacturing organs for transplantation. Rothblatt’s entrepreneurial career exemplifies a larger debate around the role of the firm in creating solutions for society’s problems. If companies are uniquely good at innovating, what voice should society have in governing the new technologies that firms create? Harvard Business School professor Debora Spar debates these questions in the case “Martine Rothblatt and United Therapeutics: A Series of Implausible Dreams.” As part of a new first-year MBA course at Harvard Business School, this case examines the central question: what is the social purpose of the firm?

25 Apr 2023

Using Design Thinking to Invent a Low-Cost Prosthesis for Land Mine Victims

Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) is an Indian nonprofit famous for creating low-cost prosthetics, like the Jaipur Foot and the Stanford-Jaipur Knee. Known for its patient-centric culture and its focus on innovation, BMVSS has assisted more than one million people, including many land mine survivors. How can founder D.R. Mehta devise a strategy that will ensure the financial sustainability of BMVSS while sustaining its human impact well into the future? Harvard Business School Dean Srikant Datar discusses the importance of design thinking in ensuring a culture of innovation in his case, “BMVSS: Changing Lives, One Jaipur Limb at a Time.”

31 Mar 2023

Can a ‘Basic Bundle’ of Health Insurance Cure Coverage Gaps and Spur Innovation?

One in 10 people in America lack health insurance, resulting in $40 billion of care that goes unpaid each year. Amitabh Chandra and colleagues say ensuring basic coverage for all residents, as other wealthy nations do, could address the most acute needs and unlock efficiency.

13 Mar 2023

The Power of Personal Connections: How Shared Experiences Boost Performance

Doctors who train together go on to provide better patient care later in their careers. What could teams in other industries learn? Research by Maximilian Pany and J. Michael McWilliams.

14 Feb 2023

When a Vacation Isn’t Enough, a Sabbatical Can Recharge Your Life—and Your Career

Burning out and ready to quit? Consider an extended break instead. Drawing from research inspired by his own 900-mile journey, DJ DiDonna offers practical advice to help people chart a new path through a sabbatical.

10 Feb 2023

COVID-19 Lessons: Social Media Can Nudge More People to Get Vaccinated

Social networks have been criticized for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, but the platforms have also helped public health agencies spread the word on vaccines, says research by Michael Luca and colleagues. What does this mean for the next pandemic?

12 Dec 2022

Buy-In from Black Patients Suffers When Drug Trials Don’t Include Them

Diversifying clinical trials could build trust in new treatments among Black people and their physicians. Research by Joshua Schwartzstein, Marcella Alsan, and colleagues probes the ripple effects of underrepresentation in testing, and offers a call to action for drugmakers.

06 Sep 2022

Curbing an Unlikely Culprit of Rising Drug Prices: Pharmaceutical Donations

Policymakers of every leaning have vowed to rein in prescription drug costs, with little success. But research by Leemore Dafny shows how closing a loophole on drugmaker donations could eliminate one driver of rising expenses.

22 Aug 2022

Can Amazon Remake Health Care?

Amazon has disrupted everything from grocery shopping to cloud computing, but can it transform health care with its One Medical acquisition? Amitabh Chandra discusses company's track record in health care and the challenges it might face.

24 Mar 2022

Why Cutting Jobless Aid Isn't the Answer to Worker Shortages

Many policymakers thought that halting COVID-related unemployment insurance would be a "silver bullet" to addressing worker shortages. In reality, cutting aid undermined consumer spending, says research by Raymond Kluender. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Research Topics & Ideas: Healthcare

100+ Healthcare Research Topic Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project

Healthcare-related research topics and ideas

Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. If you’ve landed on this post, chances are you’re looking for a healthcare-related research topic , but aren’t sure where to start. Here, we’ll explore a variety of healthcare-related research ideas and topic thought-starters across a range of healthcare fields, including allopathic and alternative medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, pharmacology and public health.

NB – This is just the start…

The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the healthcare domain. This is the starting point, but to develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.

If you’re new to the oftentimes perplexing world of research, or if this is your first time undertaking a formal academic research project, be sure to check out our free dissertation mini-course. In it, we cover the process of writing a dissertation or thesis from start to end. Be sure to also sign up for our free webinar that explores how to find a high-quality research topic.

Overview: Healthcare Research Topics

Allopathic medicine
Alternative /complementary medicine
Veterinary medicine
Physical therapy/ rehab
Optometry and ophthalmology
Pharmacy and pharmacology
Public health
Examples of healthcare-related dissertations

Allopathic (Conventional) Medicine

The effectiveness of telemedicine in remote elderly patient care
The impact of stress on the immune system of cancer patients
The effects of a plant-based diet on chronic diseases such as diabetes
The use of AI in early cancer diagnosis and treatment
The role of the gut microbiome in mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety
The efficacy of mindfulness meditation in reducing chronic pain: A systematic review
The benefits and drawbacks of electronic health records in a developing country
The effects of environmental pollution on breast milk quality
The use of personalized medicine in treating genetic disorders
The impact of social determinants of health on chronic diseases in Asia
The role of high-intensity interval training in improving cardiovascular health
The efficacy of using probiotics for gut health in pregnant women
The impact of poor sleep on the treatment of chronic illnesses
The role of inflammation in the development of chronic diseases such as lupus
The effectiveness of physiotherapy in pain control post-surgery

Topics & Ideas: Alternative Medicine

The benefits of herbal medicine in treating young asthma patients
The use of acupuncture in treating infertility in women over 40 years of age
The effectiveness of homoeopathy in treating mental health disorders: A systematic review
The role of aromatherapy in reducing stress and anxiety post-surgery
The impact of mindfulness meditation on reducing high blood pressure
The use of chiropractic therapy in treating back pain of pregnant women
The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine such as Shun-Qi-Tong-Xie (SQTX) in treating digestive disorders in China
The impact of yoga on physical and mental health in adolescents
The benefits of hydrotherapy in treating musculoskeletal disorders such as tendinitis
The role of Reiki in promoting healing and relaxation post birth
The effectiveness of naturopathy in treating skin conditions such as eczema
The use of deep tissue massage therapy in reducing chronic pain in amputees
The impact of tai chi on the treatment of anxiety and depression
The benefits of reflexology in treating stress, anxiety and chronic fatigue
The role of acupuncture in the prophylactic management of headaches and migraines

Topics & Ideas: Dentistry

The impact of sugar consumption on the oral health of infants
The use of digital dentistry in improving patient care: A systematic review
The efficacy of orthodontic treatments in correcting bite problems in adults
The role of dental hygiene in preventing gum disease in patients with dental bridges
The impact of smoking on oral health and tobacco cessation support from UK dentists
The benefits of dental implants in restoring missing teeth in adolescents
The use of lasers in dental procedures such as root canals
The efficacy of root canal treatment using high-frequency electric pulses in saving infected teeth
The role of fluoride in promoting remineralization and slowing down demineralization
The impact of stress-induced reflux on oral health
The benefits of dental crowns in restoring damaged teeth in elderly patients
The use of sedation dentistry in managing dental anxiety in children
The efficacy of teeth whitening treatments in improving dental aesthetics in patients with braces
The role of orthodontic appliances in improving well-being
The impact of periodontal disease on overall health and chronic illnesses

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Tops & Ideas: Veterinary Medicine

The impact of nutrition on broiler chicken production
The role of vaccines in disease prevention in horses
The importance of parasite control in animal health in piggeries
The impact of animal behaviour on welfare in the dairy industry
The effects of environmental pollution on the health of cattle
The role of veterinary technology such as MRI in animal care
The importance of pain management in post-surgery health outcomes
The impact of genetics on animal health and disease in layer chickens
The effectiveness of alternative therapies in veterinary medicine: A systematic review
The role of veterinary medicine in public health: A case study of the COVID-19 pandemic
The impact of climate change on animal health and infectious diseases in animals
The importance of animal welfare in veterinary medicine and sustainable agriculture
The effects of the human-animal bond on canine health
The role of veterinary medicine in conservation efforts: A case study of Rhinoceros poaching in Africa
The impact of veterinary research of new vaccines on animal health

Topics & Ideas: Physical Therapy/Rehab

The efficacy of aquatic therapy in improving joint mobility and strength in polio patients
The impact of telerehabilitation on patient outcomes in Germany
The effect of kinesiotaping on reducing knee pain and improving function in individuals with chronic pain
A comparison of manual therapy and yoga exercise therapy in the management of low back pain
The use of wearable technology in physical rehabilitation and the impact on patient adherence to a rehabilitation plan
The impact of mindfulness-based interventions in physical therapy in adolescents
The effects of resistance training on individuals with Parkinson’s disease
The role of hydrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia
The impact of cognitive-behavioural therapy in physical rehabilitation for individuals with chronic pain
The use of virtual reality in physical rehabilitation of sports injuries
The effects of electrical stimulation on muscle function and strength in athletes
The role of physical therapy in the management of stroke recovery: A systematic review
The impact of pilates on mental health in individuals with depression
The use of thermal modalities in physical therapy and its effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation
The effect of strength training on balance and gait in elderly patients

Topics & Ideas: Optometry & Opthalmology

The impact of screen time on the vision and ocular health of children under the age of 5
The effects of blue light exposure from digital devices on ocular health
The role of dietary interventions, such as the intake of whole grains, in the management of age-related macular degeneration
The use of telemedicine in optometry and ophthalmology in the UK
The impact of myopia control interventions on African American children’s vision
The use of contact lenses in the management of dry eye syndrome: different treatment options
The effects of visual rehabilitation in individuals with traumatic brain injury
The role of low vision rehabilitation in individuals with age-related vision loss: challenges and solutions
The impact of environmental air pollution on ocular health
The effectiveness of orthokeratology in myopia control compared to contact lenses
The role of dietary supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, in ocular health
The effects of ultraviolet radiation exposure from tanning beds on ocular health
The impact of computer vision syndrome on long-term visual function
The use of novel diagnostic tools in optometry and ophthalmology in developing countries
The effects of virtual reality on visual perception and ocular health: an examination of dry eye syndrome and neurologic symptoms

Topics & Ideas: Pharmacy & Pharmacology

The impact of medication adherence on patient outcomes in cystic fibrosis
The use of personalized medicine in the management of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease
The effects of pharmacogenomics on drug response and toxicity in cancer patients
The role of pharmacists in the management of chronic pain in primary care
The impact of drug-drug interactions on patient mental health outcomes
The use of telepharmacy in healthcare: Present status and future potential
The effects of herbal and dietary supplements on drug efficacy and toxicity
The role of pharmacists in the management of type 1 diabetes
The impact of medication errors on patient outcomes and satisfaction
The use of technology in medication management in the USA
The effects of smoking on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics: A case study of clozapine
Leveraging the role of pharmacists in preventing and managing opioid use disorder
The impact of the opioid epidemic on public health in a developing country
The use of biosimilars in the management of the skin condition psoriasis
The effects of the Affordable Care Act on medication utilization and patient outcomes in African Americans

Topics & Ideas: Public Health

The impact of the built environment and urbanisation on physical activity and obesity
The effects of food insecurity on health outcomes in Zimbabwe
The role of community-based participatory research in addressing health disparities
The impact of social determinants of health, such as racism, on population health
The effects of heat waves on public health
The role of telehealth in addressing healthcare access and equity in South America
The impact of gun violence on public health in South Africa
The effects of chlorofluorocarbons air pollution on respiratory health
The role of public health interventions in reducing health disparities in the USA
The impact of the United States Affordable Care Act on access to healthcare and health outcomes
The effects of water insecurity on health outcomes in the Middle East
The role of community health workers in addressing healthcare access and equity in low-income countries
The impact of mass incarceration on public health and behavioural health of a community
The effects of floods on public health and healthcare systems
The role of social media in public health communication and behaviour change in adolescents

Examples: Healthcare Dissertation & Theses

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a healthcare-related research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.

Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various healthcare-related degree programs to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

Improving Follow-Up Care for Homeless Populations in North County San Diego (Sanchez, 2021)
On the Incentives of Medicare’s Hospital Reimbursement and an Examination of Exchangeability (Elzinga, 2016)
Managing the healthcare crisis: the career narratives of nurses (Krueger, 2021)
Methods for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection in pediatric haematology-oncology patients: A systematic literature review (Balkan, 2020)
Farms in Healthcare: Enhancing Knowledge, Sharing, and Collaboration (Garramone, 2019)
When machine learning meets healthcare: towards knowledge incorporation in multimodal healthcare analytics (Yuan, 2020)
Integrated behavioural healthcare: The future of rural mental health (Fox, 2019)
Healthcare service use patterns among autistic adults: A systematic review with narrative synthesis (Gilmore, 2021)
Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Combatting Burnout and Compassionate Fatigue among Mental Health Caregivers (Lundquist, 2022)
Transgender and gender-diverse people’s perceptions of gender-inclusive healthcare access and associated hope for the future (Wille, 2021)
Efficient Neural Network Synthesis and Its Application in Smart Healthcare (Hassantabar, 2022)
The Experience of Female Veterans and Health-Seeking Behaviors (Switzer, 2022)
Machine learning applications towards risk prediction and cost forecasting in healthcare (Singh, 2022)
Does Variation in the Nursing Home Inspection Process Explain Disparity in Regulatory Outcomes? (Fox, 2020)

Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. This is an important thing to keep in mind as you develop your own research topic. That is to say, to create a top-notch research topic, you must be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.

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Welcome To Open Case Studies

Connecting you with real-world public health data.

The Open Case Studies project showcases the possibilities of what can be achieved when working with real-world data.

Housed in a freely accessible GitHub repository, the project’s self-contained and experiential guides demonstrate the data analysis process and the use of various data science methods, tools, and software in the context of messy, real-world data.

These case studies will empower current and future data scientists to leverage real-world data to solve leading public health challenges.

Who Are Open Case Studies For?

Your experiential guide to the power of data analysis.

The Open Case Studies project provides insights about gathering and working with data for students, instructors, and those with experience in data science or statistical methods at nonprofit organizations and public sector agencies.

Each case study in the project focuses on an important public health topic and introduces methods to provide users with the skills and knowledge for greater legibility, reproducibility, rigor, and flexibility in their own data analyses.

Case Study Bank Overview

Real data on ten public health challenges in the U.S.

The following in-depth case studies use real data and focus on five areas of public health that are particularly pressing in the United States.

Vaping Behaviors in American Youth

This case study explores the trends of tobacco product usage among American youths surveyed in the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) from 2015-2019. It demonstrates how to use survey data and code books and provides an introduction to writing functions to wrangle similar but slightly different data repetitively. The case study introduces packages for using survey weighting and survey design to perform an analysis to compare vaping product usage among different groups, and covers how to use a logistic regression to compare groups for a variable that is binary (such as true or false — in this case it was using vaping products or not). This case study also covers how to make visualizations of multiple groups over time with confidence interval error bars.

Opioids in the United States

This case study examines the number of opioid pills (specifically oxycodone and hydrocodone, as they are the top two misused opioids) shipped to pharmacies and practitioners at the county-level around the United States from 2006 to 2014 using data from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This case study demonstrates how to get data from a source called an application programming interface (API). It explores why and how to normalize data, as well as why and how to potentially stratify or redefine groups. It also shows how to compare two independent groups when the data is not normally distributed using a test called the Wilcoxon rank sum test (also called the Mann Whitney U test) and how to add confidence intervals to plots (using a method called bootstrapping).

Disparities in Youth Disconnection

This case study focuses on rates of youth (people between 16-24) disconnection (those who are neither working nor in school) among different racial, ethnic and gender subgroups to identify subgroups that may be particularly vulnerable. It demonstrates that deeper inspection of subgroups yields some differences that are not otherwise discernable, how to import data from a PDF using screenshots of sections of the PDF, and how to use the Mann-Kendall trend test to test for the presence of a consistent direction in the relationship of disconnection rates with time. This case study also shows how to make a visualization that stylistically matches that of an existing report, how to add images to plots, and how to create effective bar plots for multiple comparisons across several groups.

Mental Health of American Youth

This case study investigates how the rate of self-reported symptoms of major depressive episodes (MDE) has changed over time among American youth (age 12-17) from 2004-2018. It describes the impact of self-reporting bias in surveys, how to get data directly from a website, as well as how to compare changes in the frequency of a variable between two groups using a chi-squared test to determine if two variables are independent (in this case if the sex of the students influenced the frequency of reported MDE symptoms in 2004 and 2018). This case study also demonstrates how to create direct labels on visualizations with many groups across time, as well as how to create an animated gif.

Exploring CO2 Emissions Across Time

This case study investigates how CO2 emissions have changed since the 1700s and how the level of emissions has compared for different countries around the world. It explores how yearly average temperature and the number of natural disasters in the United States has changed over time and provides an introduction for examining if two sets of data are correlated with one another. This case study also goes into great detail about how to make what are called heatmaps and other plots to visualize multiple groups over time. This includes adding labels directly to lines on plots with multiple lines.

Predicting Annual Air Pollution

This case study uses machine learning methods to predict annual air pollution levels spatially within the United States based on data about population density, urbanization, road density, as well as satellite pollution data and chemical modeling data among other predictors. Machine learning methods are used to predict air pollution levels when traditional monitoring systems are not available in a particular area or when there is not enough spatial granularity with current monitoring systems. The case study also demonstrates how to visualize data using maps.

Exploring Global Patterns of Obesity Across Rural and Urban Regions

This case study compares average Body Mass Index measurements for males and females from rural and urban regions from over 200 countries around the world, with a particular emphasis on the United States. It provides a thorough introduction to wrangling data from a PDF, how to compare two paired groups using the t test and the nonparametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test using R programming, and how to make visualizations of group comparisons that emphasize a particular subset of the data.

Exploring Global Patterns of Dietary Behaviors Associated with Health Risk

This case study investigates the consumption of dietary factors associated with health risk among males and females from over 200 countries around the world, with a particular emphasis on the United States. It demonstrates how to wrangle data from a PDF; how to combine data from two different sources; how to compare two paired groups and multiple paired groups using t-tests, ANOVA, and linear regression; and how to create visualizations of several groups and how to combine plots together with very different scales.

Influence of Multicollinearity on Measured Impact of Right-To-Carry Gun Laws

This case study focuses on two well-known studies that evaluated the influence of right-to-carry gun laws on violent crime rates. It demonstrates a phenomenon called multicollinearity, where explanatory variables that can predict one another can lead to aberrant and unstable findings; how to make visualizations with labels, such as arrows or equations; and how to combine multiple plots together.

School Shootings in the United States

This case study illustrates ways to communicate trends in a dataset about the number and characteristics of school shooting events for students in grades K-12 in the United States since 1970. It demonstrates how to create a dashboard, which is a website that shows patterns in a dataset in a concise manner; how to import data from a Google Sheets document; how to create interactive tables and maps; and how to properly calculate percentages for data when there are missing values.

Which Case Study Is Right For Me?

Connecting with the public health data you need.

The Open Case Studies project approaches data in many different ways. The guide below will help connect you with a case study:

Data science projects often start with a question. Here, you may look for case studies that explore a question that is similar to one you are interested in investigating with your data.

How does something change over time?

Investigating how a variable has changed over time can help identify consistent trends.

How do survey responses compare for different groups over time?

Survey data requires special care and attention to the survey design.

How do groups compare?

Public health researchers are often interested to know if one group is more vulnerable than another or if two or more groups are actually different from one another.

How do groups compare over time?

Comparing several groups over time can provide insight into if the change over time is different for different groups.

How do paired groups compare?

Paired groups are those that are not independent in some way. Perhaps you want to know how data from the same person over time compares with that of another person over time, or perhaps you are interested in how something changed in a city before and after an intervention, or perhaps you want to compare groups using data that has structure where there is coupling or matching of data values across samples.

Are certain groups or possibly subgroups more vulnerable?

Understand how to compare subpopulations at a deeper level.

How does something compare across regions?

Often it is useful to investigate if data differs by region, as many environmental, cultural, and political differences can influence public health outcomes.

How can I predict outcomes for new data?

Learn how the data might look next year or for locations that you don’t have data about.

Does this influence my data?

Analyze how a variable influences another variable.

Are these two variables related to one another?

Understand how two variables are related and how strongly they are related to one another.

How can I display this data for others to find and interpret and use easily?

Make it easy for others to find your data, see the major trends in your data, or search for specific values in your data.

Data can come from many different sources, from the more obvious like an excel file to the less obvious like an image or a website. These case studies demonstrate how to use data from a variety of possible sources.

Using data from a PDF or just parts of a PDF can be challenging. You could type the data into a new excel file, but this can result in mistakes and it is difficult to reproduce.

Data are often in CSV files and it is typically easy to import data and work with data in this form. However, sometimes it can be difficult if, for example, the first few lines are structured differently or if you have unusual missing value indicators.

If you find data on a website that doesn’t allow you to download in a convenient way, you can actually directly import the data into R programming language.

This is one of the most common data forms, and it is typically easy to import data and work with data in this form. However, sometimes it can be challenging, especially if you have many files.

You can extract text from image files. This can be useful if, for example, you want to only use certain parts of a PDF.

It is possible to find the data that you need to use from an application programming interface (API).

Google Sheet

You can download data from a Google Sheet, copy and paste it into Excel, or directly import the data into R programming language.

Survey data/Code books

Working with survey data requires special care and attention, and you can do this directly with R programming language.

Multiple files

If you find that you need to import data from multiple files, there is a more efficient way to do so without importing each one by one.

Data wrangling is the process of organizing your data in a more useful format. These case studies explore how to clean, rearrange, reshape, modify, filter, combine, or join your data.

Extracting data from a PDF

Extracting and organizing data from a PDF will make it easier to use.

Geocoding data

The process of assigning relevant latitude and longitude coordinates to data values is called geocoding. This can be helpful (although not always necessary) to create a map of your data.

Recoding data

If you have data values that are confusing and could be changed to something better, or if you want to convert your data to true or false, you might want to consider recoding these values.

Methods of joining data

Sometimes, you obtain data from multiple sources that need to be combined together.

Filtering data

Perhaps you need to filter your data for only specific values for given variables. In other words, you might want to filter census employment data to only values for females who are also Black and live in Connecticut.

Modifying data (normalizing, transforming, scaling etc.)

Sometimes it is difficult to know when or how to normalize data.

Working with text

You can work with, remove, replace, or change words, phrases, letters, numbers, or punctuation marks in your data.

Reshaping data

Sometimes it is useful to shape your data so that you have many columns (for example, when performing certain analyses), however it can be useful at other times (for example, when creating plots) to collapse multiple columns into fewer columns with more rows.

Repetitive process

Sometimes you need to wrangle multiple datasets from different sources in a similar manner.

A picture is worth a thousand words, particularly when it comes to interpreting data. These case studies demonstrate how to make effective visualizations in various contexts. The first ten represent basic visualizations while 11-22 are more advanced.

A table that is easy to interpret

Adding colors or simple graphics can make tables easier to interpret.

Scatter plot

Scatter plots can be a strong option for evaluating the relationship between variables, and especially for evaluating changes in a variable over time.

Line plots are often useful for evaluating changes over time.

Bar plots are a good choice if you want to compare data to a threshold.

Box plots are particularly useful for comparing groups with many data values. They provide information about the spread of the data.

Pie chart/waffle plot

Pie charts or waffle plots can be a strong option when comparing relative percentages.

It can be difficult to visualize multiple groups at simultaneously. In these situations, heat maps can be a great option.

Correlation plots

If you have many variables and need to know if they are correlated to one another, there are methods to efficiently check this.

Visualize missing data

It can be helpful to quickly identify how much of your data is missing (has NA values).

Create a map of your data

Often the best way to interpret regional differences in data is to make a map.

Advanced Visualizations

Matching a style

If you are working with collaborators, you can make your visualizations match the style of their figures.

Faceted plots allow you to quickly create multiple plots at once

It can be difficult to visualize multiple groups at the same time, so faceted plots are a great option in this situation.

Adding labels directly to plots with many different groups

If you compare many groups over time, for example, it can be difficult to see which line corresponds to which group. Adding labels directly to these lines can be very helpful and negates the need for an overcomplicated legend.

Emphasize a particular group

Sometimes you will have several different groups and you want to highlight a specific group.

Adding annotations to plots

Adding labels, such as thresholds, arrows, or equations, can make it easier for people to interpret your plot.

Add error bars to your plot

Adding error bars can help convey information about the confidence of the estimates in your plots.

Combine multiple plots together

Sometimes it is useful to put a variety of plots together and add text to explain what the plot shows.

Create an interactive plot when you have too many groups to label

If you compare a very large number of groups, it can be difficult to tell what is happening. Often it can help to make the plot interactive so that the user can hover over points or lines to see what they indicate.

Create an interactive map of your data

Sometimes it is easiest to see regional differences by interacting with and exploring an interactive map.

Create an interactive table of your data

Sometimes you might want to be able to search through your data or allow others to easily do so.

Add images to your figures

Including images to a plot, such as a logo, can be a helpful addition.

Create an interactive dashboard/website for your data

Dashboards can quickly convey major trends in a dataset, and they can also allow users to interact with the data to choose what aspects about the data they wish to explore.

To better understand data, it is helpful to use statistical tests. These case studies demonstrate a variety of statistical tests and concepts.

Are two groups different?

Correlation

Are two variables related to one another?

Are multiple groups different?

Linear regression

Would you like to compare groups?

Chi-squared test of independence

Do the frequencies of two groups suggest that they are independent?

Mann-Kendall Trend test

Is there a consistent change over time?

Machine learning

Would you like to predict data?

Calculate percentages with missing data?

Would you like to calculate percentages, but you are missing some data?

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Guidelines to the writing of case studies

Dr. brian budgell.

* Département chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351, boul des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Qc, Canada G9A 5H7

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Dr. Brian Budgell, DC, PhD, JCCA Editorial Board

Introduction

Case studies are an invaluable record of the clinical practices of a profession. While case studies cannot provide specific guidance for the management of successive patients, they are a record of clinical interactions which help us to frame questions for more rigorously designed clinical studies. Case studies also provide valuable teaching material, demonstrating both classical and unusual presentations which may confront the practitioner. Quite obviously, since the overwhelming majority of clinical interactions occur in the field, not in teaching or research facilities, it falls to the field practitioner to record and pass on their experiences. However, field practitioners generally are not well-practised in writing for publication, and so may hesitate to embark on the task of carrying a case study to publication. These guidelines are intended to assist the relatively novice writer – practitioner or student – in efficiently navigating the relatively easy course to publication of a quality case study. Guidelines are not intended to be proscriptive, and so throughout this document we advise what authors “may” or “should” do, rather than what they “must” do. Authors may decide that the particular circumstances of their case study justify digression from our recommendations.

Additional and useful resources for chiropractic case studies include:

Waalen JK. Single subject research designs. J Can Chirop Assoc 1991; 35(2):95–97.
Gleberzon BJ. A peer-reviewer’s plea. J Can Chirop Assoc 2006; 50(2):107.
Merritt L. Case reports: an important contribution to chiropractic literature. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51(2):72–74.

Portions of these guidelines were derived from Budgell B. Writing a biomedical research paper. Tokyo: Springer Japan KK, 2008.

General Instructions

This set of guidelines provides both instructions and a template for the writing of case reports for publication. You might want to skip forward and take a quick look at the template now, as we will be using it as the basis for your own case study later on. While the guidelines and template contain much detail, your finished case study should be only 500 to 1,500 words in length. Therefore, you will need to write efficiently and avoid unnecessarily flowery language.

These guidelines for the writing of case studies are designed to be consistent with the “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals” referenced elsewhere in the JCCA instructions to authors.

After this brief introduction, the guidelines below will follow the headings of our template. Hence, it is possible to work section by section through the template to quickly produce a first draft of your study. To begin with, however, you must have a clear sense of the value of the study which you wish to describe. Therefore, before beginning to write the study itself, you should gather all of the materials relevant to the case – clinical notes, lab reports, x-rays etc. – and form a clear picture of the story that you wish to share with your profession. At the most superficial level, you may want to ask yourself “What is interesting about this case?” Keep your answer in mind as your write, because sometimes we become lost in our writing and forget the message that we want to convey.

Another important general rule for writing case studies is to stick to the facts. A case study should be a fairly modest description of what actually happened. Speculation about underlying mechanisms of the disease process or treatment should be restrained. Field practitioners and students are seldom well-prepared to discuss physiology or pathology. This is best left to experts in those fields. The thing of greatest value that you can provide to your colleagues is an honest record of clinical events.

Finally, remember that a case study is primarily a chronicle of a patient’s progress, not a story about chiropractic. Editorial or promotional remarks do not belong in a case study, no matter how great our enthusiasm. It is best to simply tell the story and let the outcome speak for itself. With these points in mind, let’s begin the process of writing the case study:

Title: The title page will contain the full title of the article. Remember that many people may find our article by searching on the internet. They may have to decide, just by looking at the title, whether or not they want to access the full article. A title which is vague or non-specific may not attract their attention. Thus, our title should contain the phrase “case study,” “case report” or “case series” as is appropriate to the contents. The two most common formats of titles are nominal and compound. A nominal title is a single phrase, for example “A case study of hypertension which responded to spinal manipulation.” A compound title consists of two phrases in succession, for example “Response of hypertension to spinal manipulation: a case study.” Keep in mind that titles of articles in leading journals average between 8 and 9 words in length.
Other contents for the title page should be as in the general JCCA instructions to authors. Remember that for a case study, we would not expect to have more than one or two authors. In order to be listed as an author, a person must have an intellectual stake in the writing – at the very least they must be able to explain and even defend the article. Someone who has only provided technical assistance, as valuable as that may be, may be acknowledged at the end of the article, but would not be listed as an author. Contact information – either home or institutional – should be provided for each author along with the authors’ academic qualifications. If there is more than one author, one author must be identified as the corresponding author – the person whom people should contact if they have questions or comments about the study.
Key words: Provide key words under which the article will be listed. These are the words which would be used when searching for the article using a search engine such as Medline. When practical, we should choose key words from a standard list of keywords, such as MeSH (Medical subject headings). A copy of MeSH is available in most libraries. If we can’t access a copy and we want to make sure that our keywords are included in the MeSH library, we can visit this address: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/meshbrowser.cgi

A narrative abstract consists of a short version of the whole paper. There are no headings within the narrative abstract. The author simply tries to summarize the paper into a story which flows logically.

A structured abstract uses subheadings. Structured abstracts are becoming more popular for basic scientific and clinical studies, since they standardize the abstract and ensure that certain information is included. This is very useful for readers who search for articles on the internet. Often the abstract is displayed by a search engine, and on the basis of the abstract the reader will decide whether or not to download the full article (which may require payment of a fee). With a structured abstract, the reader is more likely to be given the information which they need to decide whether to go on to the full article, and so this style is encouraged. The JCCA recommends the use of structured abstracts for case studies.

Since they are summaries, both narrative and structured abstracts are easier to write once we have finished the rest of the article. We include a template for a structured abstract and encourage authors to make use of it. Our sub-headings will be:

Introduction: This consists of one or two sentences to describe the context of the case and summarize the entire article.
Case presentation: Several sentences describe the history and results of any examinations performed. The working diagnosis and management of the case are described.
Management and Outcome: Simply describe the course of the patient’s complaint. Where possible, make reference to any outcome measures which you used to objectively demonstrate how the patient’s condition evolved through the course of management.
Discussion: Synthesize the foregoing subsections and explain both correlations and apparent inconsistencies. If appropriate to the case, within one or two sentences describe the lessons to be learned.
Introduction: At the beginning of these guidelines we suggested that we need to have a clear idea of what is particularly interesting about the case we want to describe. The introduction is where we convey this to the reader. It is useful to begin by placing the study in a historical or social context. If similar cases have been reported previously, we describe them briefly. If there is something especially challenging about the diagnosis or management of the condition that we are describing, now is our chance to bring that out. Each time we refer to a previous study, we cite the reference (usually at the end of the sentence). Our introduction doesn’t need to be more than a few paragraphs long, and our objective is to have the reader understand clearly, but in a general sense, why it is useful for them to be reading about this case.

The next step is to describe the results of our clinical examination. Again, we should write in an efficient narrative style, restricting ourselves to the relevant information. It is not necessary to include every detail in our clinical notes.

If we are using a named orthopedic or neurological test, it is best to both name and describe the test (since some people may know the test by a different name). Also, we should describe the actual results, since not all readers will have the same understanding of what constitutes a “positive” or “negative” result.

X-rays or other images are only helpful if they are clear enough to be easily reproduced and if they are accompanied by a legend. Be sure that any information that might identify a patient is removed before the image is submitted.

At this point, or at the beginning of the next section, we will want to present our working diagnosis or clinical impression of the patient.

It is useful for the reader to know how long the patient was under care and how many times they were treated. Additionally, we should be as specific as possible in describing the treatment that we used. It does not help the reader to simply say that the patient received “chiropractic care.” Exactly what treatment did we use? If we used spinal manipulation, it is best to name the technique, if a common name exists, and also to describe the manipulation. Remember that our case study may be read by people who are not familiar with spinal manipulation, and, even within chiropractic circles, nomenclature for technique is not well standardized.

We may want to include the patient’s own reports of improvement or worsening. However, whenever possible we should try to use a well-validated method of measuring their improvement. For case studies, it may be possible to use data from visual analogue scales (VAS) for pain, or a journal of medication usage.

It is useful to include in this section an indication of how and why treatment finished. Did we decide to terminate care, and if so, why? Did the patient withdraw from care or did we refer them to another practitioner?

Discussion: In this section we may want to identify any questions that the case raises. It is not our duty to provide a complete physiological explanation for everything that we observed. This is usually impossible. Nor should we feel obligated to list or generate all of the possible hypotheses that might explain the course of the patient’s condition. If there is a well established item of physiology or pathology which illuminates the case, we certainly include it, but remember that we are writing what is primarily a clinical chronicle, not a basic scientific paper. Finally, we summarize the lessons learned from this case.
Acknowledgments: If someone provided assistance with the preparation of the case study, we thank them briefly. It is neither necessary nor conventional to thank the patient (although we appreciate what they have taught us). It would generally be regarded as excessive and inappropriate to thank others, such as teachers or colleagues who did not directly participate in preparation of the paper.

A popular search engine for English-language references is Medline: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi

Legends: If we used any tables, figures or photographs, they should be accompanied by a succinct explanation. A good rule for graphs is that they should contain sufficient information to be generally decipherable without reference to a legend.
Tables, figures and photographs should be included at the end of the manuscript.
Permissions: If any tables, figures or photographs, or substantial quotations, have been borrowed from other publications, we must include a letter of permission from the publisher. Also, if we use any photographs which might identify a patient, we will need their written permission.

In addition, patient consent to publish the case report is also required.

Running Header:

Name, academic degrees and affiliation

Name, address and telephone number of corresponding author

Disclaimers

Statement that patient consent was obtained

Sources of financial support, if any

Key words: (limit of five)

Abstract: (maximum of 150 words)

Case Presentation
Management and Outcome

Introduction:

Provide a context for the case and describe any similar cases previously reported.

Case Presentation:

Introductory sentence: e.g. This 25 year old female office worker presented for the treatment of recurrent headaches.
Describe the essential nature of the complaint, including location, intensity and associated symptoms: e.g. Her headaches are primarily in the suboccipital region, bilaterally but worse on the right. Sometimes there is radiation towards the right temple. She describes the pain as having an intensity of up to 5 out of ten, accompanied by a feeling of tension in the back of the head. When the pain is particularly bad, she feels that her vision is blurred.
Further development of history including details of time and circumstances of onset, and the evolution of the complaint: e.g. This problem began to develop three years ago when she commenced work as a data entry clerk. Her headaches have increased in frequency in the past year, now occurring three to four days per week.
Describe relieving and aggravating factors, including responses to other treatment: e.g. The pain seems to be worse towards the end of the work day and is aggravated by stress. Aspirin provides some relieve. She has not sought any other treatment.
Include other health history, if relevant: e.g. Otherwise the patient reports that she is in good health.
Include family history, if relevant: e.g. There is no family history of headaches.
Summarize the results of examination, which might include general observation and postural analysis, orthopedic exam, neurological exam and chiropractic examination (static and motion palpation): e.g. Examination revealed an otherwise fit-looking young woman with slight anterior carriage of the head. Cervical active ranges of motion were full and painless except for some slight restriction of left lateral bending and rotation of the head to the left. These motions were accompanied by discomfort in the right side of the neck. Cervical compression of the neck in the neutral position did not create discomfort. However, compression of the neck in right rotation and extension produced some right suboccipital pain. Cranial nerve examination was normal. Upper limb motor, sensory and reflex functions were normal. With the patient in the supine position, static palpation revealed tender trigger points bilaterally in the cervical musculature and right trapezius. Motion palpation revealed restrictions of right and left rotation in the upper cervical spine, and restriction of left lateral bending in the mid to lower cervical spine. Blood pressure was 110/70. Houle’s test (holding the neck in extension and rotation for 30 seconds) did not produce nystagmus or dizziness. There were no carotid bruits.
The patient was diagnosed with cervicogenic headache due to chronic postural strain.

Management and Outcome:

Describe as specifically as possible the treatment provided, including the nature of the treatment, and the frequency and duration of care: e.g. The patient undertook a course of treatment consisting of cervical and upper thoracic spinal manipulation three times per week for two weeks. Manipulation was accompanied by trigger point therapy to the paraspinal muscles and stretching of the upper trapezius. Additionally, advice was provided concerning maintenance of proper posture at work. The patient was also instructed in the use of a cervical pillow.
If possible, refer to objective measures of the patient’s progress: e.g. The patient maintained a headache diary indicating that she had two headaches during the first week of care, and one headache the following week. Furthermore the intensity of her headaches declined throughout the course of treatment.
Describe the resolution of care: e.g. Based on the patient’s reported progress during the first two weeks of care, she received an additional two treatments in each of the subsequent two weeks. During the last week of care she experienced no headaches and reported feeling generally more energetic than before commencing care. Following a total of four weeks of care (10 treatments) she was discharged.

Discussion:

Synthesize foregoing sections: e.g. The distinction between migraine and cervicogenic headache is not always clear. However, this case demonstrates several features …

Summarize the case and any lessons learned: e.g. This case demonstrates a classical presentation of cervicogenic headache which resolved quickly with a course of spinal manipulation, supportive soft-tissue therapy and postural advice.

References: (using Vancouver style) e.g.

1 Terret AGJ. Vertebrogenic hearing deficit, the spine and spinal manipulation therapy: a search to validate the DD Palmer/Harvey Lillard experience. Chiropr J Aust 2002; 32:14–26.

Legends: (tables, figures or images are numbered according to the order in which they appear in the text.) e.g.

Figure 1: Intensity of headaches as recorded on a visual analogue scale (vertical axis) versus time (horizontal axis) during the four weeks that the patient was under care. Treatment was given on days 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 22 and 25. Headache frequency and intensity is seen to fall over time.

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Case study topics delve into intricate issues within various fields, shedding light on the intricacies of real-world situations. They span multiple domains, including business, where they may explore strategic decision-making strategies, or healthcare, examining patient outcomes in unique cases. In technology, they may dissect software development practices or the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. For education, case studies may scrutinize pedagogical approaches and their effects on student performance. In the social sciences, they can unpack complex societal phenomena or individual behavior. Each topic is an author’s microscope, providing an in-depth, multi-faceted perspective of its subject matter. By studying these topics, researchers and students alike can gain valuable insights into the practical implications and consequences of theories and principles, bridging the gap between abstract ideas and their tangible manifestations in the world.

Hot Case Study Topics

Facebook’s Data Privacy Controversy: A Deep Dive
Amazon’s Dominance: Exploring Market Strategies
Global Response to COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis
Tesla’s Disruption of the Auto Industry: A Case Study
Implementing Agile Practices: A Spotify Case Study
Alibaba’s Expansion Into International Markets
Apple’s Innovation Strategy: Maintaining a Competitive Edge
Starbucks: Mastering the Art of Customer Experience
Netflix: Redefining Television and Film Distribution
IKEA’s Global Branding and Localization Strategies
Mental Health Services: Evaluating Teletherapy Platforms
WeWork’s Rapid Rise and Fall: Lessons Learned
Economic Impact of Brexit: A Sectoral Analysis
Exploring Uber’s Gig Economy Business Model
Zoom’s Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sustainable Practices: A Patagonia Case Study
Disaster Management: Lessons From the Fukushima Nuclear Accident
Airbnb’s Impact on the Traditional Hospitality Industry
Google’s Algorithm Updates: Understanding SEO Impacts
CSR Initiatives: A Coca-Cola Case Study

Simple Case Study Topics

Small Business Success: A Local Bakery Case Study
Community Engagement: Park Revitalization Project
Efficiency in Nonprofit Organizations: A Food Bank Case Study
Art Therapy and Mental Health: A Clinical Case Study
Managing School Bullying: Strategies and Outcomes
Green Initiatives: Local Recycling Program Case Study
Exploring E-Learning: A Virtual Classroom Case Study
Music and Memory: A Case Study in Dementia Care
Animal Assisted Therapy: A Case Study in Child Psychology
Internet Safety Education: School Implementation Case Study
Outdoor Education: A Forest School Case Study
Meal Planning Apps: A User Experience Case Study
Teenagers and Social Media: A Behavior Study
Urban Farming: A Case Study in Sustainable Living
Book Clubs and Literacy: A Community Library Case Study
Elderly Care: Home vs. Assisted Living Facilities
Supporting Autistic Students: A Special Education Case Study
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Stress Management at Work: A Corporate Wellness Program Case Study
Yoga and Wellness: A Community Center Case Study

Interesting Case Study Topics

Vanishing Bees: An Ecological Case Study
Cryptocurrency’s Influence on Traditional Banking
Medical Miracles: A Case Study of Extraordinary Recoveries
The Resurrection of Vinyl: A Case Study in Niche Markets
Rebirth of Drive-In Theaters Amidst Pandemic
Mars Rover Missions: A Case Study in Robotic Exploration
Feral Children and Human Behavior: An Ethnographic Case Study
Forensic Science in Action: High-Profile Criminal Cases
Haunted Tourism: A Business Case Study
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Industry Examples
Recovery of the Ozone Layer: A Global Effort Case Study
Graffiti as Urban Art: A Cultural Case Study
Preservation of Endangered Languages: Case Studies
Crowdfunding Success Stories: An Economic Case Study
Pseudoscience in Marketing: A Consumer Case Study
Augmented Reality in Education: Exploratory Case Study
Internet Memes and Virality: A Social Media Case Study
Revival of Dying Crafts: A Case Study in Cultural Preservation
Language Development in Parrots: An Ethological Case Study
Autonomous Cars and Ethics: A Case Study in Technology Development

Case Study Topics for High School

Climate Change: Polar Ice Melt Study
Effects of Fast Food on Adolescence Health
Internet and Teenage Sleep Patterns
Bystander Effect in High School Settings
Bullying Prevention Programs: Case Study
Teenagers and Social Media: A Behavioral Analysis
Community Service: High School Volunteer Programs
Diversity in Schools: A Case Study
Environmental Cleanup: Local River Revitalization Case Study
Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse: A School Case Study
Digital Classroom: Online Learning Platforms Review
Music Programs and Academic Performance: An Investigative Study
Coping With Stress: School-Based Mental Health Initiatives
Parental Involvement in Academic Achievement: A Case Study
Local History: Case Study of a Historical Event or Figure
Teenage Entrepreneurship: A Case Study
Extracurricular Activities and College Admissions: A Case Study
Graffiti Art or Vandalism: A Local Case Study
Recycling Habits: High School Environmental Programs Case Study

Case Study Topics for College Students

Title IX Compliance: An Investigation Into College Sports
Education Technology Adoption in Universities
Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Online Learning Methods
Entrepreneurship Education: Startup Culture in Colleges
Institutional Discrimination: Unveiling Bias in Higher Education
Blockchain in Higher Education: An Analytical Review
Food Deserts: Investigating Access to Healthy Food on College Campuses
Fraternity and Sorority Life: Effects on Student Performance
Academic Stress: Exploring Its Causes and Effects
Open-Source Learning: Transformation in Educational Practices
Non-Traditional Students: Balancing Education and Life Responsibilities
Esports in Universities: Analysis of New Trends in College Athletics
College Tuition: Inflation and Student Debt
Undergraduate Research: Investigating Its Benefits and Challenges
Climate Change Education: Reviewing University Policies and Curriculum
Integration of Augmented Reality in Classroom Settings
International Students: Navigating Cultural Challenges in Universities
Active Learning Strategies: Classroom Engagement Case Study
First-Year Experience Programs: Evaluating Success Rates
LGBTQ+ Rights on Campus: An Examination of Policies and Attitudes
Campus Sustainability: Green Initiatives in Universities
Student Loans: A Deep Dive Into Debt Crisis
Art Therapy: Its Influence on College Students’ Mental Health
Internship Experience: An Investigation of Practical Learning
Study Abroad Programs: Experiential Learning Case Study
Cybersecurity in Higher Education: A University Case Study
Dormitory Life: Social Dynamics and Personal Growth
Gender Studies: Intersectionality in Campus Life
Gentrification: University Expansion and Local Communities
MOOCs: A New Era in Education
Hazing in Greek Life: A Comprehensive Case Study
First-Generation College Students: Challenges and Success Stories
Adjunct Professors: A Case Study on Employment Conditions
Campus Politics: Student Activism Case Study
Substance Use and Misuse in College Life
Diversity in College Admissions: Affirmative Action Case Study
Artificial Intelligence: Its Incorporation in Higher Education
Online Privacy: Case Study of College Students’ Digital Rights
Sports Scholarship: An Examination of Athletic Student Life
Campus Food Insecurity: A Case Study on College Hunger

Case Study Topics for University

Campus Sustainability Initiatives: Evaluating Success
Mental Health Services in Universities: A Critical Analysis
Experiential Learning: Impact on Student Success
Analysis of Student Housing: Quality and Affordability
Financial Literacy: Assessment of University Program Effectiveness
Cybersecurity in Universities: Reviewing Vulnerabilities and Threats
Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: Policies and Practices
Balancing Academics and Athletics: University Athlete Performance
Remote Learning: Transformation in University Education
Strategies for Reducing Dropout Rates in Universities
Faculty Tenure: An In-Depth Analysis
Technological Integration: Navigating Digital Learning Tools
Study Abroad Programs: Evaluating Benefits and Challenges
Multiculturalism on Campus: Investigating Integration and Tolerance
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Future Prospects
Online Safety: Examining University Guidelines and Protocols
Post-Graduate Employment Rates: University Career Services Evaluation
First-Generation Students: Analyzing Support and Services
Work-Study Programs: Balancing Work and Education
Language Barriers: Analyzing Support for ESL Students

Applied Physics Case Study Topics

Semiconductor Technology Advancements: In-Depth Examination
High Energy Particle Colliders: Safety and Success Analysis
Quantum Computing Development: Analyzing Progress and Setbacks
Light Propagation in Optoelectronic Devices: A Critical Study
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Improvements: Examining Advances and Limitations
Nuclear Fusion Research: Detailed Overview and Analysis
Superconducting Materials: Exploration and Implementation
Photovoltaic Technology Enhancement: An Analytical Study
Non-Linear Optics in Laser Design: Thorough Examination
Quantum Entanglement Applications: Analysis of Promising Fields
Synchrotron Radiation in Material Science: Detailed Assessment
Plasma Physics in Space Exploration: Analyzing Real Cases
Photonic Crystals: Analyzing Manufacturing Challenges
Microfabrication Techniques in Nanotechnology: An In-Depth Analysis
Biophysics in Cancer Research: Case Study and Analysis
Thermoelectric Materials: Analyzing Energy Conversion Efficiency
Ultrafast Laser Physics: Examining Industrial Applications
Nanomaterials in Solar Energy Conversion: A Detailed Case Study
Quantum Field Theory Applications: Case Studies and Implications
Geophysics in Seismic Surveying: Examining Practical Cases

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Adaptive Reuse in Architecture: An Insightful Case Study
Green Building Design Principles: In-Depth Analysis
Preservation of Historical Landmarks: Studying Success Stories
Parametric Design in Modern Construction: Examining Examples
Zero Energy Building Design: A Detailed Case Study
Skyscraper Architecture: Evaluation of Safety Measures
Sustainable Urban Planning: Case Studies in Eco-Cities
Acoustics in Architectural Design: Detailed Analysis
Deconstructivism in Contemporary Architecture: Examining Real Cases
Net-Zero Carbon Construction: A Promising Case Study
Art Deco Revival: Analyzing Modern Interpretations
Disaster-Resistant Infrastructure: A Case Study on Noteworthy Examples
Biophilic Design in Urban Spaces: Detailed Examination
Microarchitecture: Analysis of Successful Implementations
Museum Architecture: A Study of Visitor Experience
Pioneering Waterfront Revitalization Projects: Detailed Case Studies
Mixed-Use Building Design: An In-Depth Analysis
Transit-Oriented Developments: Examining Case Studies
Architectural Solutions for Aging Populations: Insightful Cases
Sensory Design in Public Spaces: A Detailed Study

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Apple’s Innovative Product Strategy: Exploring Consumer Perception and Market Dominance
Enron Scandal: Analysis of Corporate Fraud and Its Implications
Tesla’s Disruption of the Automotive Industry: Case of Strategic Innovation
Starbucks’ Global Expansion: Evaluation of International Market Entry Strategies
Walmart’s Supply Chain Management: Efficiency and Scalability in Retail
Uber’s Regulatory Challenges: Navigating the Sharing Economy Landscape
Alibaba’s E-Commerce Success: Understanding Consumer Behavior in China
Netflix’s Business Model Transformation: From DVD Rentals to Streaming Dominance
IKEA’s Cost Leadership Strategy: Effect on Global Furniture Market
Zara’s Fast Fashion Model: Achieving Speed and Responsiveness in Retail
Google’s Organizational Culture: Influence on Innovation and Employee Satisfaction
Amazon’s Customer-Centric Approach: Evaluating Impact on Market Leadership
Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: Analyzing Risk Management and Ethical Issues
Facebook’s Data Privacy Controversy: Impact on Corporate Reputation and User Trust
General Electric’s Diversification Strategy: Evaluating Success and Risks
Microsoft’s Acquisition of LinkedIn: Exploring Strategic Synergies and Challenges
Coca-Cola’s Branding Strategy: Global Influence and Consumer Perception
Toyota Production System: A Study in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Control
McDonald’s Adaptation to Local Cultures: Case of International Marketing Strategy
Airbnb’s Disruption of the Hospitality Industry: Examining Growth and Regulatory Challenges
Corporate Sustainability Practices: A Detailed Study
Successful Business Transformations: Analysis of Real Cases
Startup Growth Strategy: Examination of Silicon Valley Models
Ethics in Big Tech Companies: Analyzing Noteworthy Scenarios
Digital Marketing Strategy: A Case Study on Dominant Brands
Blockchain Applications in Financial Sector: In-Depth Analysis
Diversity and Inclusion in Fortune 500 Companies: Detailed Examination
Artificial Intelligence in Retail: A Comprehensive Case Study
Agile Methodology in Software Development: Analysis of Success Stories
Corporate Social Responsibility: Evaluation of Top-Performing Companies
Mergers and Acquisitions: Examination of High-Profile Cases
Gig Economy and Labor Rights: Detailed Analysis
E-Commerce Consumer Behavior: Examining Successful Strategies
Organizational Culture in Tech Giants: A Comprehensive Study
Sharing Economy Business Models: Analysis of Uber and Airbnb
Reviving Bankrupt Companies: A Study on Successful Turnarounds
Business Strategy in Emerging Markets: Case Studies From BRICS Nations
Innovative Supply Chain Management: Examining Leading Companies
Blue Ocean Strategy Implementation: Successful Cases Analysis
Corporate Governance in Family-Owned Enterprises: In-Depth Study

Conflict Resolution Case Study Topics

Mediation Techniques in Workplace Disputes: Comprehensive Analysis
Interpersonal Conflict Resolution: A Study on Communication Strategies
Cross-Cultural Conflict Management in Multinational Organizations: Detailed Examination
Restorative Justice in School Conflict: A Comprehensive Study
Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Case Studies From War-Torn Societies
Negotiation Strategies in International Diplomacy: In-Depth Analysis
Peacebuilding Efforts in Post-Genocide Rwanda: A Detailed Study
Resolving Family Business Disputes: Examination of Successful Cases
Arbitration in Labor Disputes: Analysis of High-Profile Cases
Community-Based Conflict Resolution: A Study on Indigenous Practices
Facilitation Methods in Group Conflicts: Detailed Examination
Conflict De-Escalation in Police Encounters: A Comprehensive Study
Online Dispute Resolution: A Case Study on E-Commerce Platforms
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Environmental Conflicts: In-Depth Analysis
Post-Acquisition Integration: A Study on Resolving Organizational Conflicts
Managing Disputes in Co-Operatives: Examination of Successful Strategies
Strategies for Resolving Political Conflicts: Analysis of Contemporary Cases
Religious Conflict Resolution: Case Studies From Interfaith Dialogues
Reconciliation Processes in Divided Societies: Detailed Examination
Conflict Management in Health Care Settings: A Comprehensive Study

Education Case Study Topics

Implementing Flipped Classroom Model: An Extensive Study
Bilingual Education Programs: Success Metrics and Evaluation
Online Learning Transition: Case Studies From Pandemic-Affected Institutions
STEM Initiatives in Underprivileged Schools: Analysis of Strategies
Student Performance and Class Size: A Detailed Examination
Inclusion of Students With Disabilities: Case Studies From Successful Schools
Charter Schools vs. Public Schools: Comparative Analysis
Pedagogical Innovations in Remote Learning: Comprehensive Investigation
Funding Allocation in Public Schools: A Detailed Study
Bullying Prevention Programs: Examination of Effective Strategies
Montessori Method in Early Childhood Education: An Extensive Study
Curriculum Adaptation for Diverse Learners: In-Depth Analysis
Teacher Retention Strategies in High-Need Schools: A Comprehensive Study
Integration of Augmented Reality in Classrooms: Case Studies
Literacy Initiatives in Adult Education: Analysis of Successful Programs
Outcomes of Experiential Learning: Case Studies From Progressive Institutions
Student Mental Health Services in Universities: A Detailed Study
Implementing Mindfulness in School Curriculum: An Extensive Analysis
Digital Literacy in Elementary Schools: In-Depth Study
Promoting Gender Equality in STEM Education: Successful Strategies Examined

Engineering Case Study Topics

Bio-Inspired Engineering Design: Innovative Approaches Explored
Smart Material Usage in Modern Infrastructure: An In-Depth Analysis
Nanotechnology in Medicine: A Comprehensive Investigation
Sustainable Practices in Civil Engineering: Detailed Case Studies
Green Energy Solutions in Electrical Engineering: Comprehensive Examination
Industrial Automation and Its Effects on Workforce Dynamics
Fiber-Optic Communications Systems: Case Studies of Global Impact
Reverse Engineering in Cybersecurity: An Extensive Study
Geotechnical Engineering and Seismic Safety: Innovative Approaches Examined
Thermal Energy Storage Technologies: In-Depth Analysis
Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Engineering: Case Studies
Quantum Computing and Its Implications for Engineering: Detailed Study
Biomechanics in Sports Engineering: A Comprehensive Investigation
3D Printing for Aerospace Applications: An In-Depth Study
Plasma Engineering in Waste Management: Detailed Case Studies
Renewable Energy Integration in Power Grids: In-Depth Examination
Machine Learning in Process Control: Comprehensive Investigation
Carbon Capture Technologies: Innovative Approaches in Chemical Engineering
Material Science in Nuclear Energy: Case Studies
Wearable Technology Design: Bioengineering Approaches Explored

Environmental Science Case Study Topics

Chornobyl Disaster: Examining the Long-Term Ecological Effects
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: A Study on Oceanic Plastic Pollution
Deforestation in the Amazon: An Analysis of Biodiversity Loss
Air Quality in Beijing: Assessing the Health Implications of Urban Industrialization
Acid Rain in the Northeastern United States: An Investigation Into Forest Degradation
Nuclear Waste Management at Yucca Mountain: Evaluating Disposal Techniques and Risks
Ozone Depletion Over Antarctica: Research Into Global Implications and Recovery Efforts
E-Waste Disposal in Agbogbloshie: Investigating the Impact on Local Ecosystems
Drought and Water Scarcity in Cape Town: Climate Change and Urban Water Management
Radiation Effects in Fukushima: Examining Wildlife and Environmental Health Post Nuclear Disaster
Fracking in the United States: Evaluating Environmental Risks and Regulations
Desertification in the Sahel: Understanding Causes and Environmental Impact
Melting Glaciers in the Himalayas: Assessing Impact on Regional Water Security
Air Pollution in Delhi: Understanding Causes and Mitigation Strategies
Plastic Waste Management in Sweden: A Study on National Recycling Initiatives
Wildfires in Australia: Assessing Climate Change Influence and Ecological Impact
Endangered Species Protection: A Case Study of the Iberian Lynx
Pollution in the Ganges: A Study on River Ecosystems and Public Health
Ocean Acidification and Marine Life: An In-Depth Analysis
Restoring Degraded Ecosystems: Innovative Approaches Explored
Climate Change Resilience in Urban Areas: Comprehensive Examination
Air Quality Improvement Strategies: Detailed Case Studies
Permaculture Practices for Sustainable Agriculture: An Extensive Study
Microplastics in Freshwater Systems: A Comprehensive Investigation
Renewable Energy Adoption in Developing Countries: In-Depth Analysis
Natural Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change: A Detailed Study
Carbon Sequestration in Forest Ecosystems: An Extensive Investigation
Sustainable Waste Management in Mega Cities: Case Studies
Ecological Impacts of Invasive Species: Comprehensive Examination
Geoengineering Solutions to Global Warming: Innovative Approaches Examined
Biodiversity Conservation in Fragmented Habitats: Detailed Case Studies
Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management: In-Depth Analysis
Climate Change and Zoonotic Diseases: A Comprehensive Study
Eco-Friendly Building Materials: An In-Depth Examination
Biomimicry in Environmental Design: Detailed Case Studies
Food Security Under Changing Climatic Conditions: A Comprehensive Investigation
Wetland Restoration for Flood Control: An Extensive Study
Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health: Case Studies of Global Impact

Ethical Dilemma Case Study Topics

Artificial Intelligence and Personal Privacy: An Ethical Conundrum
Balancing Freedom of Speech and Hate Speech: Detailed Case Studies
Ethics of Autonomous Weapons: A Comprehensive Examination
Prenatal Genetic Modification: A Moral Inquiry
Informed Consent in Medical Research: Complex Ethical Scenarios Explored
Patient Confidentiality vs. Public Safety: An In-Depth Analysis
Animal Testing for Scientific Advancement: Ethical Considerations
Whistleblowing in Corporate Culture: A Detailed Investigation
Climate Justice and Intergenerational Equity: An Extensive Study
Equitable Distribution of Organ Transplants: Ethical Case Studies
Racial Profiling in Law Enforcement: An In-Depth Examination
Ethical Challenges in Genomic Data Sharing: Detailed Case Studies
Big Data Ethics in Marketing: A Comprehensive Investigation
Internet Censorship and Freedom of Information: A Moral Quandary
Genetic Privacy in the Era of Genome Sequencing: An Extensive Study
Physician-Assisted Suicide: Ethical Aspects Explored
Ethics of Care in Robotic Assistance for Elderly: An In-Depth Analysis
Child Labor in Supply Chains: Ethical Dilemmas Examined
Biopiracy and Indigenous Knowledge: Detailed Case Studies
Dual Use Research in Life Sciences: Ethical Implications Investigated

Human Rights Case Studies

Rohingya Crisis: A Study on Ethnic Cleansing and Human Rights in Myanmar
Hong Kong Protests: Examining Civil Liberties and Autonomy
The Flint Water Crisis: Human Rights in Access to Safe Drinking Water
Yazidi Genocide: Investigating Crimes Against Humanity in Iraq
Human Rights Violations in North Korea: State Control and Political Oppression
The European Migrant Crisis: Analyzing Refugee Rights and State Responsibilities
Uyghur Repression: Cultural Genocide and Human Rights in China
Black Lives Matter: Policing and Racial Discrimination in the United States
Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement: Human Rights Concerns in Northern Ireland
Google’s Project Dragonfly: Corporate Complicity in Human Rights Abuse
Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp: A Study on Torture and Indefinite Detention
The Colombian Peace Process: Transitional Justice and Human Rights
Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Cultural Practices vs. Human Rights
Human Rights in Saudi Arabia: Women’s Rights and Freedom of Expression
Child Labor in the Cocoa Industry: Corporate Accountability and Human Rights
Indigenous Land Rights: The Case of the Dakota Access Pipeline
LGBTQ+ Rights in Russia: State Homophobia and Legal Discrimination
Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: Examining Human Rights Under Occupation
Climate Change and Human Rights: The Case of the Maldives and Rising Sea Levels
Child Soldiers and International Human Rights Law: A Deep Dive
Analyzing Internet Access as a Human Right: An Examination
Exploring LGBTQ+ Rights in Global Perspective: Case Studies
Religious Freedom and Persecution: A Comprehensive Inquiry
Human Trafficking: In-Depth Analysis and Case Studies
Indigenous Land Rights: Examination of International Perspectives
Human Rights Violations in Authoritarian Regimes: Detailed Studies
Migrant Workers and Human Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis
Disability Rights and Accessibility: A Global Overview
Cyber Surveillance and Privacy Rights: Detailed Investigations
Forced Labor in the Modern World: In-Depth Case Studies
Gender Equality and Women’s Rights: A Comprehensive Examination
Child Labor and Exploitation: An International Perspective
Racial Discrimination and Human Rights Law: In-Depth Studies
Climate Refugees: Examining Rights and Legal Frameworks
Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age: Case Studies
Human Rights Challenges in Counter-Terrorism Measures: A Comprehensive Analysis
Rights of the Elderly: An Examination of Global Perspectives
Asylum Seekers and Refugee Rights: Detailed Investigations

Information Case Study Topics

Cybersecurity Protocols: A Detailed Study on Protecting Sensitive Data
Big Data Analysis: Case Studies on Predictive Analytics
Blockchain Technology: Revolutionizing Data Integrity and Verification
Information Overload: Handling Excessive Data in Digital Environments
Future of Quantum Computing: Potential Shifts in Information Processing
Privacy Issues in the Age of Information: A Detailed Analysis
Digital Divide: How Does Information Accessibility Affect Social Equality?
Information Management in Healthcare: Optimizing Patient Data Handling
Artificial Intelligence: A Study on Machine Learning Algorithms
Deepfake Technologies: Analyzing Threats to Digital Identities
Holographic Data Storage: Implications for Future Information Systems
Internet of Things: Examining Vulnerabilities and Security Measures
5G Technology: Investigating the Transition From 4G and Its Implications
Biometrics: An Investigation Into Privacy and Security
Virtual Reality: A Case Study on Its Potential in Education
Augmented Reality: Uncovering Uses Beyond Entertainment
Cloud Computing: Analyzing Security and Data Privacy
Smart Cities: Scrutinizing the Future of Urban Living
Quantum Cryptography: A Study on the Future of Secure Communication
Neural Networks: Examining Developments in Deep Learning Algorithms

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Leadership Styles in High-Pressure Situations: Exploring Crisis Management
Adaptive Leadership: Navigating Organizational Change
Strategic Leadership: Dissecting Successful Corporate Transformations
Servant Leadership: Examining Success in Nonprofit Organizations
Female Leadership: Comparing Performance in Male-Dominated Industries
Transformational Leadership: Fostering Innovation in Tech Startups
Cultural Differences in Leadership: Comparing Eastern and Western Approaches
Military Leadership Principles: Their Application in Corporate Environments
Charismatic Leadership: An Analysis of Its Effectiveness in Politics
Ethical Leadership: Maintaining Integrity in Corporate Governance
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: A Study on Employee Satisfaction
Transactional Leadership: Assessing Its Effectiveness in Structured Environments
Leadership Burnout: Proactive Strategies for Prevention
Silicon Valley Leadership: Unique Strategies in Tech Companies
Remote Leadership: Overcoming Challenges in Virtual Teams
Authoritarian Leadership: Its Success and Failure in Different Contexts
Leadership in Academia: Strategies for Fostering Research and Collaboration
Inclusive Leadership: Its Influence on Diversity and Team Performance
Green Leadership: Promoting Sustainable Practices in Organizations
AI Leadership: The Future of Decision-Making in Automated Workplaces

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Enron Scandal: Uncovering Corporate Fraud and Legal Implications
Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: Privacy Law Examination
Microsoft Anti-Trust Case: Exploring Legal Arguments and Outcomes
Volkswagen Emission Scandal: A Study in Environmental Law
Google’s GDPR Violations: Navigating Data Protection Legislation
Uber: An Analysis of Legal Challenges in the Gig Economy
BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster: Environmental and Corporate Law Scrutiny
Pfizer: Understanding Intellectual Property Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Tesla’s Autopilot System: Exploring Liability in AI-Assisted Vehicles
Apple vs. FBI: A Case Study in Privacy and Security Laws
Juul Labs: Regulatory and Legal Challenges in the Vaping Industry
HSBC Money Laundering Scandal: Unpacking International Banking Laws
Purdue Pharma: Analyzing Legal Responses to the Opioid Crisis
Disney’s Acquisition of Fox: A Study in Anti-Trust Laws
Johnson & Johnson’s Talcum Powder Cases: Personal Injury Law Scrutiny
Theranos: Fraud and Deception in the Biotech Industry
Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo: Examining Legal Issues of Sexual Harassment
The Panama Papers: Investigating Offshore Tax Evasion
Foxconn’s Labor Practices: An Analysis of International Labor Law Compliance
SpaceX Starlink Project: Exploring Space Law and Satellite Internet Services
Decoding International Trade Laws: A Study on Brexit Consequences
Privacy Rights in the Digital Era: Examining EU’s General Data Protection Regulation
Cyber Law Enforcement: Challenges in Tackling Darknet Crimes
Trademark Infringement in the Fashion Industry: A Closer Look at Notable Cases
Corporate Law: Analysis of Mega-Mergers and Their Legal Implications
Sentencing Discrepancies in Criminal Law: Factors Influencing Judicial Decisions
Landmark Cases in Environmental Law: Interpretation and Outcomes
Healthcare Law: Dissecting the Legal Framework of the Affordable Care Act
Class Action Suits: Understanding the Legal Dynamics of Collective Claims
International Humanitarian Law: Examining War Crimes Tribunal Verdicts
Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology: Case Studies in Patent Law
Constitutional Law: Analysis of Landmark Supreme Court Decisions
Media Law: Defamation Cases in the Spotlight
Exploring the Legal Aspects of Cryptocurrencies: Case Studies
Immigration Law: Case Studies on Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Sports Law: Navigating Legal Issues in Professional Sports
Family Law: Divorce and Custody Cases in Different Cultural Contexts
White Collar Crime: Financial Fraud Cases and Legal Outcomes
Estate Law: Notable Inheritance Disputes Among Celebrities
Criminal Law: Examining Cases of Wrongful Conviction and Their Aftermath

Management Case Study Topics

Management Practices in Multinational Corporations: An Analysis of Samsung
Crisis Management Strategies: A Study on COVID-19 Response by Tech Giants
Analysis of Supply Chain Management: Amazon’s Success Story
Leadership Styles and Organizational Culture: A Case Study of Google
Change Management: Exploring Nokia’s Strategic Shift From Mobile Phones to Networks
Innovation Management: Dissecting Apple’s Approach to New Product Development
The Efficiency of Project Management: Scrutinizing NASA’s Mars Rover Missions
Human Resources Management: A Deep Dive Into Netflix’s HR Policies
Quality Management in the Automobile Industry: A Look at Toyota’s Lean Production
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives: An Analysis of Starbucks
Cross-Cultural Management: Evaluating IKEA’s Global Expansion
Strategic Management and Business Development: Unpacking Tesla’s Growth Strategy
Risk Management: Evaluating Financial Institutions in the 2008 Economic Crisis
Knowledge Management: An Investigation Into Microsoft’s Information-Sharing Policies
Nonprofit Management: Assessing the Operational Strategies of Red Cross
Entrepreneurial Management: Unraveling the Success of Airbnb
Public Sector Management: Understanding the US Postal Service’s Challenges
Sustainability Management: An Examination of Patagonia’s Environmental Initiatives
Ethics Management: Scrutinizing the Volkswagen Emission Scandal
Diversity Management: A Look Into Twitter’s Inclusion Efforts

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Digital Marketing Strategies: An Analysis of Netflix’s Success
Content Marketing and Audience Engagement: A Study on Buzzfeed
Green Marketing and Consumer Perception: A Case of Patagonia
Branding Strategy: Unraveling Apple’s Image Maintenance Tactics
Crisis Communication: A Study on Johnson & Johnson’s Tylenol Scandal
Niche Marketing: Unpacking Supreme’s Limited Release Approach
Integrated Marketing Communication: A Look at Coca-Cola’s Global Campaigns
Customer Retention Strategies: An Examination of Amazon Prime
Social Media Marketing: Dissecting Wendy’s Twitter Engagement
Neuromarketing Techniques: Scrutinizing Spotify’s User Experience
Cause Marketing: Evaluating Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign
Experiential Marketing: Exploring the Popularity of Red Bull’s Extreme Events
Celebrity Endorsement: The Success of Michael Jordan and Nike Collaboration
Influencer Marketing: A Study on Fashion Nova’s Instagram Strategy
Viral Marketing: Unraveling the Ice Bucket Challenge Phenomenon
Affiliate Marketing: An Analysis of Amazon Associates Program
Mobile Marketing: A Look at Starbucks’ App Strategy
Database Marketing: Evaluating Netflix’s Recommendation Algorithm
Sports Marketing: The Global Appeal of the FIFA World Cup
Relationship Marketing: An Examination of Southwest Airlines’ Customer Service Approach

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Strategic Decisions: Dissecting Airbnb’s Expansion Into Experiences
Balancing Profitability and Sustainability: An Examination of Tesla’s Business Model
Leadership Style: Analyzing Satya Nadella’s Transformation of Microsoft
Customer Acquisition: Evaluating Uber’s Expansion Into Emerging Markets
Competitive Advantage: The Secrets of Samsung’s Innovation Strategy
Mergers and Acquisitions: Unpacking the Disney-Fox Deal
Franchise Management: A Look at McDonald’s Global Operations
Supply Chain Management: The Success of Zara’s Fast Fashion Model
Crisis Management: A Study on BP’s Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response
Corporate Social Responsibility: Analysis of Patagonia’s Mission-Driven Approach
Negotiation Strategies: An Examination of the NBA Players Association
Organizational Culture: Exploring Google’s Employee-Centric Approach
Product Development: The Pioneering Approach of Dyson
Strategic Alliance: The Boeing and Airbus Duopoly in the Aviation Industry
Market Entry Strategy: Understanding Spotify’s Approach in India
Corporate Restructuring: The Story of IBM’s Shift to Cloud Computing
Cross-Cultural Management: A Study on Unilever’s Approach in Different Regions
Change Management: An Analysis of BlackBerry’s Failed Attempt to Adapt
Diversity and Inclusion: An Examination of Goldman Sachs’ Gender Equity Policies

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Comprehensive Patient Care: Understanding Palliative Nursing Strategies
Clinical Decisions: Exploring Error Reduction in Emergency Nursing
Telemedicine Adaptations: The Shift in Home Health Nursing During Pandemics
Cross-Cultural Competency: A Look at Nursing in Multicultural Settings
Innovations in Care: Examining the Rise of Robotics in Elderly Nursing
Ethics in Practice: End-of-Life Decision-Making in ICU Nursing
Occupational Stress: An Analysis of Burnout in Pediatric Nursing
Holistic Healing: Integrating Alternative Medicine in Oncology Nursing
Improving Care Delivery: The Implementation of AI in Surgical Nursing
Patient Safety: Addressing Medication Errors in Hospital Nursing
Community Engagement: A Study on Public Health Nursing Initiatives
Wellness Promotion: Evaluating the Effectiveness of School Nursing Programs
Mental Health Focus: A Look at the Practice of Psychiatric Nursing
Pedagogical Methods: Examining Simulation in Nursing Education
Digital Health Records: The Change in Informatics Nursing
Patient Advocacy: A Study on the Role of Forensic Nursing
Pain Management: Approaches in Palliative Care Nursing
Quality Control: The Adoption of Six Sigma in Nursing Administration
Health Literacy: Examining the Role of Nursing in Patient Education
Preventive Care: A Look at the Practice of Occupational Health Nursing

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Understanding Post-Conflict Reconciliation: A Study on Rwanda’s Gacaca Courts
Dissecting Populism: Brazil Under Bolsonaro’s Administration
Post-Soviet Transformation: Case of Estonia’s Digital Revolution
Ideological Shifts: Analyzing Japan’s Pacifism Reconsideration
Colonial Legacies: Democratic Stability in Botswana
Investigating Hybrid Regimes: The Case of Putin’s Russia
European Integration: Brexit and Its Consequences
Dealing With Divided Societies: The Case of Cyprus
Political Economy of Oil: Venezuela’s Economic Crisis
Emerging Democracies: Tunisia after the Arab Spring
Rise of Authoritarianism: Hungary’s Political Landscape
Federalism and Ethnic Conflict: The Case of Ethiopia
Transition to Democracy: South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Experience
Climate Change Politics: Examining the Paris Agreement’s Effectiveness
Global Governance: The World Health Organization’s Response to COVID-19
Political Islam: Iran’s Theocratic Regime
Nationalism and Secession: The Case of Catalonia in Spain
Understanding Neopatrimonialism: The Case of Mobutu’s Zaire
Media Influence on Politics: The Case of Trump’s America
Challenges to Democracy: Polarization in Turkey Under Erdogan’s Rule

Psychology Case Study Topics

Understanding Sibling Rivalry: A Cognitive-Behavioral Analysis
Influence of Colors on Mood: An Empirical Assessment
Analyzing Dreams: Insights From Freud’s Psychoanalysis
Effects of Workplace Stress on Mental Health
Social Isolation and Its Effect on Elderly Depression
Exploring the Psychology of Fear: Phobia Case Studies
Influence of Digital Media on Adolescent Behavior
Mindfulness and Anxiety: Clinical Applications
Abnormal Psychology: Examining Dissociative Identity Disorder
Addiction and Behavior: A Focus on Gambling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Veterans
Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
Child Development: Piaget’s Cognitive Stages Revisited
Attachment Theory: Secure and Insecure Patterns in Adults
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness
Analysis of Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
Gender Dysphoria: Psychological Perspectives and Approaches
Mental Health and Spirituality: Therapeutic Implications
Investigating Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Clinical Approaches

Public Health Case Study Topics

Healthcare Accessibility in Rural Communities
Smoking Cessation Programs: Evaluating Effectiveness
Public Health Response to Opioid Crisis
Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons From COVID-19
Mental Health Services: Barriers to Access
Addressing Health Disparities in Ethnic Minorities
Childhood Obesity: Prevention Strategies
Assessing the Effectiveness of Vaccination Campaigns
Health Literacy: Improving Patient Communication
Global Efforts to Combat Malaria
Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases: A Study
Adolescent Mental Health: School-Based Interventions
Alcohol Abuse: Community Prevention Programs
Workplace Wellness Programs: Analysis of Benefits
Climate Change and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Preventative Approaches
HIV/AIDS Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Access to Clean Water: A Study on Developing Countries
Domestic Violence: Public Health Interventions
Dementia Care: Public Health Strategies

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Social Media Crisis Management: Brand Preservation Strategies
Conversion Optimization in Instagram Marketing
Influencer Marketing: Assessing ROI
Snapchat and Its Potency for Gen Z Marketing
Content Strategy for LinkedIn B2B Marketing
Understanding Facebook’s Algorithm for Business Growth
Engagement Optimization in Twitter Marketing
TikTok Advertising: Analysis of Virality Factors
Social Media Analytics: Insights Extraction
Video Content in SMM: YouTube as a Case Study
Podcast Promotion Through Social Media: An Evaluation
Community Building on Social Platforms: Instagram vs. Facebook
Pinterest as a Visual Search Engine for E-Commerce
Ephemeral Content Strategy: Snapchat and Instagram Stories
Brand Personification on Social Media Platforms
Geo-Targeting in Social Media Advertising: Efficacy Analysis
Trust Building through Transparency on Social Media
Multilingual Social Media Strategies: Global Brands Analysis
User-Generated Content in Brand Promotion: Effective Practices
AI Tools in Social Media Marketing: Sentiment Analysis Case Study

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Social Stratification: Case of Silicon Valley
Cyber Communities and Virtual Interaction: A Study
Religion in Public Schools: Tolerance vs. Indoctrination
Societal Perception of Mental Health: An Analysis
Affordable Housing and Social Inequality: A Study
Community Revitalization in Post-Industrial Cities
Ethnicity and Identity Politics: Case Study
Gentrification and Its Socio-Economic Consequences
Pop Culture Influence on Youth Identity Formation
Rural vs. Urban Education: Comparative Study
Police Brutality and Systemic Racism: Case Analysis
Disaster Management and Social Structures: A Study
Gender Inequality in Corporate Leadership
Online Dating and Changes in Social Interaction
Homelessness and Social Stigmatization: A Case Study
Demographic Transition in Aging Societies
Social Media and the Shaping of Political Views
Mental Illness and Criminal Justice System: An Analysis
Body Image and Media Influence: Case Study

Supply Chain Management Case Study Topics

Toyota’s Production System: Streamlining Supply Chain Management
Zara’s Rapid Response: Decoding Fast-Fashion Supply Chain
Supply Chain Restructuring in Boeing: A Deeper Look
Walmart’s Inventory Management: Exploring Supply Chain Efficiency
Risk Mitigation in Apple’s Global Supply Chain
Starbucks: An Examination of Ethical Supply Chain Management
Amazon’s AI-Driven Supply Chain: A Detailed Analysis
McDonald’s Farm to Table: Analyzing a Fast-Food Supply Chain
Ikea’s Global Sourcing Challenge: Managing Sustainable Supply Chain
FedEx: Innovations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Cisco Systems: Managing the Go-to-Market Evolution in Supply Chain
Procter & Gamble: Revolutionizing the Health & Beauty Industry’s Supply Chain
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Huawei’s Global Supply Chain: An Examination Amid Trade Bans
Tesla Motors: Overcoming Supply Chain Management Challenges
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Mental health ER visits for young people rose during the pandemic.

Four years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic , new data shows how severely the pandemic impacted young people's mental health , particularly girls.

During the pandemic, there was an increase in severe emergency room psychiatric visits for children and teens, including for conditions like bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorders, and schizophrenia, according to research published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine .

In addition, mental health-related emergency room visits increased "beyond expected rates" for girls near the end of the pandemic, from 2021 to 2022, according to the research.

"We observed a unique vulnerability for girls during the pandemic, which indicates that girls' mental health requires more attention," the study's lead author, Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, MS, emergency medicine physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, said in a statement .

The newly published data, which looked at emergency room visits across nine U.S. hospitals, builds on existing data showing an ongoing mental health crisis among young people.

In the last months of 2021, the U.S. surgeon general described the pandemic's impact on youth mental health as "devastating," and organizations representing child psychiatrists, pediatricians and children's hospitals declared a national emergency for youth mental health.

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A study published in 2022 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 1 in 3 high school teens dealt with poor mental health during the pandemic, and 1 in 5 reported considering suicide .

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In addition, the pandemic also brought on social isolation for many teens, which can also impact their mental health, according to Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News chief medical correspondent and a board-certified OBGYN and obesity medicine specialist.

"This is a vulnerable group. Their premise for development is actually social connectedness, so that explains why the pandemic had such a negative impact on them," said Ashton, who was not involved in the research. "And anatomically, the prefrontal cortex, those connections are immature and subject to significant consequences based on environment, so again, there's actual anatomy and physiology to explain why this is happening."

Ashton said it's important for parents and healthcare providers to remember that mental illness may present differently in kids than it does in adults.

Symptoms of mental health struggles in kids may look like social isolation, changes in sleep patterns, abusing alcohol or drugs, hurting other people or engaging in self-harm, exercising or dieting obsessively, and feeling sad and hopeless, according to the National Institute of Mental Health .

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Ashton noted that a child's mental health should be prioritized as much as their physical health. And just like a child would go to a doctor for a physical health condition, there are resources available for professional help with mental health as well.

According to the CDC , schools are important resources for help with mental health, as well as medical doctors, including psychiatrists, and mental health counselors and psychologists.

"You have to understand that you don't have to navigate this by yourself," Ashton said. "If you have concerns, if you have questions, ask for help. Mental health professionals, your child's pediatrician, this is their wheelhouse and they can help."

If you are experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also go to 988lifeline.org.

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“It feels like you and your teammates are one unit in the water, moving and working together, and there is an incredible amount of trust involved with all of the lifts and throws,” she said from her dorm room on campus.

From synchronized swimming, Wang learned a valuable lesson about how people are deeply interconnected: One person’s challenge is everyone’s challenge. Many evenings, when Wang isn’t at MIT, she can be found pacing the deck of the very same pool at Cambridge Synchro, where she’s moved into a coaching role on the team.

Wang is an aspiring physician, majoring in biological engineering and minoring in women’s and gender studies . She says what pulls her into both disciplines is a passion for engineering solutions for social problems that have the potential to effect systemic change.

“I am a completely different person in my biological engineering classes and my women’s and gender studies courses,” Wang says. Biological engineering demands creative problem-solving and boundless iteration, while women’s and gender studies requires a different, equally critical skill set, she says.

“From my first WGS.101 class, we have never just read a static text. We apply the texts to our lives and share our personal experiences, looking at the real world through a gender framework,” she says.

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In fall 2023, Wang’s two academic worlds unexpectedly collided in class 20.380 (Biological Engineering Design), a capstone course in which small groups of undergraduates integrate theoretical knowledge to design hypothetical new products to benefit society.

She explains, “My team wanted to come up with a system that could automatically sense opioid overdose in drug users and administer an emergency treatment of Narcan (naloxone HCI).”

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that in 2021, there were 80,411 opioid overdose deaths in the United States. Although Narcan, a drug that rapidly reverses overdose, is increasingly available at major drug stores like CVS, Wang and her colleagues noted that Narcan cannot be self-administered.

Many overdoses take place when users are alone. Wang says, “Narcan works by binding to the opioid receptors and acts as an antagonist. Our idea was to develop a microneedle patch to detect and treat overdose.”

As Wang learned more about the opioid epidemic, she realized that, “Ultimately, new technologies mean nothing if we can’t make them work for the people that need them.”

In her work as an intern in the Health Equity Research Lab at Cambridge Health Alliance, she sees this firsthand in a local hospital system. With funding from the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center at MIT, Wang is helping a team analyze data regarding the implementation of a mental health survey tool used by clinicians to monitor patients’ symptoms.

She says, “Right now, this is a digital survey tool — and that’s actually a big equity issue. For example, many patients don’t speak English, and some don’t have access to a phone with internet access, which is how the survey is administered.” Wang is digging deeply into both qualitative and quantitative data to make recommendations for improving this tool for the future.

The internship helped her determine that she wants to specialize in implementation science as a physician, studying how evidence-based solutions are translated into practice and made accessible to patient populations.

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Back on campus, Wang is the operations chair of PLEASURE@MIT , a student-led group that sets out to increase positive relationships on campus through education and shifting cultural norms. She often facilitates peer-to-peer workshops and training on sensitive topics like safe sex, consent, self-love, and positive body image.

This experience of facilitating difficult conversations, listening deeply, and helping to support a community translated into fieldwork in Oyugis, Kenya, this January as a student enrolled in EC.718/WGS. 277 (MIT D-Lab Gender and Development course). The class was co-taught by Sally Haslanger, the Ford Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies, and D-Lab lecturer Libby McDonald.

In the field, Wang and peers supported an ongoing D-Lab initiative in collaboration with an in-country community-based organization, the Society Empowerment Project. Together, they aimed to co-design solutions for educating youth on menstrual and reproductive health and ways to support teen parents.

Her biggest takeaway was observing, “Passion breeds passion.” That was especially true among team members who gave up sleep each night of the trip to prepare slides for the following day’s workshop and motivated one another to care deeply about the community. She says, “This was also applicable to the participants who commuted from far away to partake in the workshop and reflect deeply on solutions.”

The experience in Kenya brought together Wang’s studies, research, internship, and even her biggest future goal of becoming a physician advocating for patients.

She dove in with excitement, but just like in synchronized swimming, Wang says, “We did everything in true partnership with the team on the ground. While we provided support about the design cycle and logistics of ideation, imaging, prototyping, and testing, our partners were the ones thinking up their own program.” One move at a time.

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The effect of “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” on the critical thinking of midwifery students: Evidence from China

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Assessment ability lies at the core of midwives’ capacity to judge and treat clinical problems effectively. Influenced by the traditional teaching method of “teacher-led and content-based”, that teachers involve imparting a large amount of knowledge to students and students lack active thinking and active practice, the clinical assessment ability of midwifery students in China is mostly at a medium or low level. Improving clinical assessment ability of midwifery students, especially critical thinking, is highly important in practical midwifery education. Therefore, we implemented a new teaching program, “typical case discussion and scenario simulation”, in the Midwifery Health Assessment course. Guided by typical cases, students were organized to actively participate in typical case discussions and to promote active thinking and were encouraged to practice actively through scenario simulation. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of this strategy on the critical thinking ability of midwifery students.

A total of 104 midwifery students in grades 16–19 at the West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, were included as participants through convenience sampling. All the students completed the Midwifery Health Assessment course in the third year of university. Students in grades 16 and 17 were assigned to the control group, which received routine teaching in the Midwifery Health Assessment, while students in grades 18 and 19 were assigned to the experimental group, for which the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” teaching mode was employed. The Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version (CTDI-CV) and Midwifery Health Assessment Course Satisfaction Questionnaire were administered after the intervention.

After the intervention, the critical thinking ability of the experimental group was greater than that of the control group (284.81 ± 27.98 and 300.94 ± 31.67, p = 0.008). Furthermore, the experimental group exhibited higher scores on the four dimensions of Open-Mindedness (40.56 ± 5.60 and 43.59 ± 4.90, p = 0.005), Analyticity (42.83 ± 5.17 and 45.42 ± 5.72, p = 0.020), Systematicity (38.79 ± 4.70 and 41.88 ± 6.11, p = 0.006), and Critical Thinking Self-Confidence (41.35 ± 5.92 and 43.83 ± 5.89, p = 0.039) than did the control group. The course satisfaction exhibited by the experimental group was greater than that exhibited by the control group (84.81 ± 8.49 and 90.19 ± 8.41, p = 0.002).

The “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode can improve the critical thinking ability of midwifery students and enhance their curriculum satisfaction. This approach carries a certain degree of promotional significance in medical education.

Typical case discussion and scenario simulation can improve midwifery students’ critical thinking ability.

Typical case discussion and scenario simulation can enhance students’ learning interest and guide students to learn independently.

Midwifery students were satisfied with the new teaching mode.

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Maternal and neonatal health are important indicators to measure of the level of development of a country’s economy, culture and health care. The positive impact of quality midwifery education on maternal and newborn health is acknowledged in the publication framework for action strengthening quality midwifery education issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) [ 1 ]. Extensive evidence has shown that skilled midwifery care is crucial for reducing preventable maternal and neonatal mortality [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Clinical practice features high requirements for the clinical thinking ability of midwives, which refers to the process by which medical personnel analyze and integrate data with professional medical knowledge in the context of diagnosis and treatment as well as discover and solve problems through logical reasoning [ 5 ]. Critical thinking is a thoughtful process that is purposeful, disciplined, and self-directed and that aims to improve decisions and subsequent actions [ 6 ]. In 1986, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing formulated the “Higher Education Standards for Nursing Specialty”, which emphasize the fact that critical thinking is the primary core competence that nursing graduates should possess [ 7 ]. Many studies have shown that critical thinking can help nurses detect, analyze and solve problems creatively in clinical work and is a key factor in their ability to make correct clinical decisions [ 8 , 9 , 10 ].

However, the traditional teaching method used for midwifery students in China is “teacher-led and content-based”, and it involves efficiently and conveniently imparting a large amount of knowledge to students over a short period. Students have long failed to engage in active thinking and active practice, and the cultivation of critical thinking has long been ignored [ 5 ]. As a result, the critical thinking ability of midwifery students in China is mostly at a medium or low level [ 5 ]. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new teaching mode to improve the critical thinking ability of midwifery students.

In 2014, Professor Xuexin Zhang of Fudan University, Shanghai, China, proposed a novel teaching method: the divided class mode. The basic idea of this approach is to divide the class time into two parts. The teachers explain the theoretical knowledge in the first lesson, and the students discuss that knowledge in the second lesson. This approach emphasizes the guiding role of teachers and encourages and empowers students to take responsibility for their studies [ 11 ]. Research has shown that the divided class mode can improve students’ enthusiasm and initiative as well as teaching effectiveness [ 12 ].

The problem-originated clinical medical curriculum mode of teaching was first established at McMaster University in Canada in 1965. This model is based on typical clinical cases and a problem-oriented heuristic teaching model [ 13 ]. The process of teaching used in this approach is guided by typical cases with the goal of helping students combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This approach can enhance the enthusiasm and initiative of students by establishing an active learning atmosphere. Students are encouraged to discuss and analyze typical cases to promote their ability to digest and absorb theoretical knowledge. Research has shown that the problem-originated clinical medical curriculum teaching mode can enhance students’ confidence and improve their autonomous learning and exploration ability. Scenario simulation teaching can provide students with real scenarios, allowing them to practice and apply their knowledge in a safe environment [ 14 ], which can effectively improve their knowledge and clinical skills and enhance their self-confidence [ 15 , 16 ].

Based on the teaching concept of divided classes, our research team established a new teaching model of “typical case discussion and scenario simulation”. Half of the class time is allocated for students to discuss typical cases and carry out scenario simulations to promote their active thinking and active practice. The Midwifery Health Assessment is the final professional core course that midwifery students must take in our school before clinical practice. All students must complete the course in Grade 3. Teaching this course is important for cultivating the critical thinking and clinical assessment ability of midwifery students. Therefore, our team adopted the new teaching mode of "typical case discussion and scenario simulation" in the teaching of this course. This study explored the teaching mode’s ability to improve the critical thinking ability of midwifery students.

Study design

The study employed a semiexperimental design.

Participants

A convenience sample of 104 third-year midwifery students who were enrolled in the Midwifery Health Assessment course volunteered to participate in this research at a large public university in Sichuan Province from February 2019 to June 2022 (grades 16 to 19). All the students completed the course in the third year of university. Students in grades 16 and 17 were assigned to the control group, which received the traditional teaching mode. Students in grades 18 and 19 were assigned to the experimental group, in which context the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode was used. The exclusion criteria for midwifery students were as follows: (1) dropped out of school during the study, (2) took continuous leave from school for more than two weeks, or (3) were unable to complete the questionnaire. The elimination criterion for midwifery students was that all the items were answered in the same way. No significant differences in students’ scores in their previous professional courses (Midwifery) were observed between the two groups. Textbooks, teachers, and teaching hours were the same for both groups.

Development of the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode

This study is based on the implementation of the new century higher education teaching reform project at Sichuan University. With the support of Sichuan University, we first established a “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode team. The author of this paper was the head of the teaching reform project and served as a consultant, and the first author is responsible for supervising the implementation of the project. Second, the teaching team discussed and developed a standard process for the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode. Third, the entire team received intensive training in the standard process for the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode.

Implementation of the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode

Phase i (before class).

Before class, in accordance with the requirements for evaluating different periods of pregnancy, the teacher conceptualized typical cases and then discussed those cases with the teaching team and made any necessary modifications. After the completion of the discussion, the modified cases were released to the students through the class group. To ensure students’ interest, they were guided through the task of discovering and solving relevant problems using an autonomous learning approach.

Phase II (the first week)

Typical case discussion period. The Midwifery Health Assessment course was taught by 5 teachers and covered 5 health assessment periods, namely, the pregnancy preparation, pregnancy, delivery, puerperium and neonatal periods. The health assessment course focused on each period over 2 consecutive teaching weeks, and 2 lessons were taught per week. The first week focused on the discussion of typical cases. In the first lesson, teachers introduced typical cases, taught key knowledge or difficult evaluation content pertaining to the different periods, and explored the relevant knowledge framework. In the second lesson, teachers organized group discussions, case analyses and intergroup communications for the typical cases. They were also responsible for coordinating and encouraging students to participate actively in the discussion. After the discussion, teachers and students reviewed the definitions, treatments and evaluation points associated with the typical cases. The teachers also encouraged students to internalize knowledge by engaging in a process of summary and reflection to achieve the purpose of combining theory with practice.

Phase III (the second week)

Scenario simulation practice period. The second week focused on the scenario simulation practice period. In the first lesson, teachers reviewed the focus of assessment during the different periods and answered students’ questions. In the second lesson, students performed typical case assessment simulations in subgroups. After the simulation, the teachers commented on and summarized the students’ simulation evaluation and reviewed the evaluation points of typical cases to improve the students’ evaluation ability.

The organizational structure and implementation of the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode showed in Fig. 1 .

“Typical case discussion and scenario simulation” teaching mode diagram

A demographic questionnaire designed for this purpose was used to collect relevant information from participants, including age, gender, single-child status, family location, experience with typical case discussion or scenario simulation and scores in previous professional courses (Midwifery).

The Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version (CTDI-CV) was developed by Peng et al. to evaluate the critical thinking ability of midwifery students [ 17 ]. The scale contains 70 items across a total of seven dimensions, namely, open-mindedness, truth-seeking, analytical ability, systematic ability, self-confidence in critical thinking, thirst for knowledge, and cognitive maturity. Each dimension is associated with 10 items, and each item is scored on a 6-point Likert scale, with 1 indicating “extremely agree” and 6 representing “extremely disagree”. The scale includes 30 positive items, which receive scores ranging from “extremely agree” to “extremely disagree” on a scale of 6 to 1, and 40 negative items, which receive scores ranging from “extremely agree” to “extremely disagree” on a scale of 1 to 6. A total score less than 210 indicates negative critical thinking ability, scores between 211 and 279 indicate an unclear meaning, scores of 280 or higher indicate positive critical thinking ability, and scores of 350 or higher indicate strong performance. The score range of each trait is 10–60 points; a score of 30 points or fewer indicates negative trait performance, scores between 31 and 39 points indicate that the trait meaning is incorrect, scores of 40 points or higher indicate positive trait performance, and scores of 50 points or higher indicate extremely positive trait performance. The Cronbach’s α coefficient of the scale was 0.90, thus indicating good content validity and structure. The higher an individual’s score on this measure is, the better that individual’s critical thinking ability.

The evaluation of teaching results was based on a questionnaire used to assess undergraduate course satisfaction, and the researchers deleted and modified items in the questionnaire to suit the context of the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” teaching mode. Two rounds of discussion were held within the study group to form the final version of the Midwifery Health Assessment satisfaction questionnaire. The questionnaire evaluates the effect of teaching in terms of three dimensions, namely, curriculum content, curriculum teaching and curriculum evaluation. The questionnaire contains 21 items, each of which is scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with 1 indicating “extremely disagree” and 5 representing “extremely agree”. The higher the score is, the better the teaching effect.

Data collection and statistical analysis

We input the survey data into the “Wenjuanxing” platform ( https://www.wjx.cn/ ), which specializes in questionnaire services. At the beginning of the study, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to the students in the control group via student WeChat and QQ groups for data collection. After the intervention, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to the students in the experimental group for data collection in the final class of the Midwifery Health Assessment course. All the data were collected by the first author (Yuji Wang). When students had questions about the survey items, the first author (Yuji Wang) immediately explained the items in detail. To ensure the integrity of the questionnaire, the platform required all the items to be answered before submission.

Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 26.0 (SPSS 26.0) software was used for data analysis. The Shapiro‒Wilk test was used to test the normality of the data. The measurement data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (X ± S), and an independent sample t test was used for comparisons among groups with a normal distribution. The data presented as the number of cases (%), and the chi-square test was performed. A P value < 0.05 indicated that a difference was statistically significant.

Ethical considerations

The study was funded by the New Century Teaching Reform Project of Sichuan University and passed the relevant ethical review. Oral informed consent was obtained from all individual participants in the study.

Characteristics of the participants

A total of 104 third-year midwifery students were enrolled from February 2019 to June 2022, and 98.1% (102/144) of these students completed the survey. Two invalid questionnaires that featured the same answers for each item were eliminated. A total of 100 participants were ultimately included in the analysis. Among the participants, 48 students were assigned to the control group, and 52 students were assigned to the experimental group. The age of the students ranged from 19 to 22 years, and the mean age of the control group was 20.50 years (SD = 0.61). The mean age of the experimental group was 20.63 years (SD = 0.65). Of the 100 students who participated in the study, the majority (96.0%) were women. No significant differences were observed between the intervention and control groups in terms of students’ demographic information (i.e., age, gender, status as an only child, or family location), experience with scenario simulation or typical case discussion and scores in previous Midwifery courses (Table 1 ).

Examining the differences in critical thinking ability between the two groups

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the new teaching mode of “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” on improving the critical thinking ability of midwifery students. Independent sample t tests were used to examine the differences in critical thinking ability between the two groups (Table 2 ). The results showed that the total critical thinking scores obtained by the experimental group were greater than those obtained by the control group (284.81 ± 27.98 and 300.94 ± 31.67, p = 0.008). The differences in four dimensions (Open-Mindedness (40.56 ± 5.60 and 43.59 ± 4.90, p = 0.005), Analyticity (42.83 ± 5.17 and 45.42 ± 5.72, p = 0.020), Systematicity (38.79 ± 4.70 and 41.88 ± 6.11, p = 0.006), and Critical Thinking Self-Confidence (41.35 ± 5.92 and 43.83 ± 5.89, p = 0.039)) were statistically significant.

Examining the differences in curriculum satisfaction between the two groups

To evaluate the effect of the new teaching mode of “the typical case discussion and scenario simulation” on the course satisfaction of midwifery students. Independent sample t tests were used to examine the differences in course satisfaction between the two groups (Table 3 ). The results showed that the curriculum satisfaction of the experimental group was greater than that of the control group (84.81 ± 8.49 and 90.19 ± 8.41, p = 0.002). Independent sample t tests were used to examine the differences in the three dimensions of curriculum satisfaction between the two groups (Table 3 ). The results showed that the average scores of the intervention group on the three dimensions were significantly greater than those of the control group (curricular content: 20.83 ± 1.96 and 22.17 ± 2.23, p = 0.002; curriculum teaching: 34.16 ± 3.89 and 36.59 ± 3.66, p = 0.002; curriculum evaluation: 29.81 ± 3.27 and 31.42 ± 3.19, p = 0.015).

Midwifery is practical and intensive work. To ensure maternal and child safety, midwives must make decisions and take action quickly. Therefore, midwives should have both critical thinking ability and clinical decision-making ability [ 18 ]. In addition, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) regulates the educational requirements for the programs required for registration as a midwife. According to these standards, education providers must incorporate learning activities into curricula to encourage the development and application of critical thinking and reflective practice [ 19 ]. Therefore, the challenge of cultivating the critical thinking ability of midwifery students is an urgent problem that must be solved. However, influenced by the traditional teaching method of “teacher-led and content-based”, the critical thinking ability of midwifery students in China is mostly at a medium or low level. In order to improve the critical thinking ability of midwifery students. Our research team has established a new teaching model, the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class model. And applied to the midwifery core curriculum Midwifery Health Assessment. This study aimed to investigate the implementation of a novel systematic and structured teaching model for midwifery students and to provide evidence regarding how to improve the critical thinking ability of midwives.

The results showed that the total CTDI-CV score obtained for the experimental group was greater than that obtained for the control group. These findings indicate that the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode had a positive effect on the cultivation of students’ critical thinking ability, a conclusion which is similar to the findings of Holdsworth et al. [ 20 ], Lapkin et al. [ 21 ] and Demirören M et al. [ 22 ]. We indicate the following reasons that may explain these results.The core aim of the typical case discussion teaching mode is to raise questions based on typical clinical cases and to provide heuristic teaching to students [ 23 ]. This approach emphasizes asking questions based on specific clinical cases, which enables students to engage in targeted learning. Moreover, scenario simulation allows students to attain certain inner experiences and emotions and actively participate in curriculum practice, which can enhance their ability to remember and understand knowledge [ 24 ]. Through the divided class mode, half of the class time was divided into the students. This method emphasizes the guiding role of teachers and encourages and empowers students to assume learning responsibilities. In addition, students can think, communicate and discuss actively [ 22 , 23 ]. Furthermore, this approach created opportunities for students to analyze and consider problems independently and give students sufficient time to internalize and absorb knowledge and deepen their understanding of relevant knowledge, which can increase their confidence in their ability to address such problems and improve their critical thinking ability [ 12 , 25 , 26 ].

In addition, the results showed that except for Truth-Seeking and Systematicity, the other five dimensions were all positive. These findings are similar to the results reported by Atakro et al.. and Sun et al. [ 27 , 28 ]. Through the intervention, the Systematicity scores became positive, suggesting that the new teaching mode can help students deal with problems in an organized and purposeful way. However, Truth-Seeking still did not become positive; this notion focuses on intellectual honesty, i.e., the disposition to be courageous when asking questions and to be honest and objective in the pursuit of knowledge even when the topics under investigation do not support one’s self-interest [ 29 ]. Studies have shown that this factor is related to the traditional teaching mode used [ 30 ]. The traditional teaching mode focuses on knowledge infusion, helps students remember the greatest possible amount of knowledge in a short time, and does not focus on guiding students to seek knowledge with sincerity and objectivity. Therefore, in future educational practice, we should focus on cultivating students’ ability to seek truth and engage in systematization.

Student evaluative feedback is an important way to test the effectiveness teaching mode. Therefore, understanding students’ evaluations of the effects of classroom teaching is key to promoting teaching reform and improving teaching quality. Therefore, we distributed a satisfaction questionnaire pertaining to the midwifery health assessment curriculum, which was based on the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode, with the goal of investigating curriculum satisfaction in terms of three dimensions (curriculum content, curriculum teaching and curriculum evaluation). The results showed that the satisfaction scores for each dimension increased significantly. This finding suggests that the new teaching method can enrich the teaching content, diversify the teaching mode and improve students’ curriculum evaluations.

In summary, the “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode focuses on typical cases as its main content. Students’ understanding of this content is deepened through group discussion and scenario simulation. The subjectivity of students in curriculum learning should be accounted for. Students can be encouraged to detect, analyze and solve problems with the goal of improving their critical thinking ability. Moreover, this approach can also enhance curriculum satisfaction. It is recommended that these tools should be used continuously in future curriculum teaching.

This study has several limitations. First, the representativeness of the sample may be limited since the participants were recruited from specific universities in China. Second, we used historical controls, which are less effective than simultaneous controlled trials. Third, online self-report surveys are susceptible to response biases, although we included quality control measurements in the process of data collection. Fourth, we did not use the same critical thinking instrument, CTDI-CV, to investigate the critical thinking of the students in the experimental group or the control group before intervention but used professional course grades from the Midwifery for substitution comparison. This may not be a sufficient substitute. However, these comparisons could be helpful since those grades included some sort of evaluation of critical thinking. In light of these limitations, future multicenter simultaneous controlled studies should be conducted. Nonetheless, this study also has several strengths. First, no adjustment of teachers or change in learning materials occurred since the start of the midwifery health assessment, thus ensuring that the experimental and control groups featured the same teaching materials, teachers and teaching hours. In addition, to ensure the quality of the research, the first author of this paper participated in the entirety of the course teaching.

The “typical case discussion and scenario simulation” class mode can improve the critical thinking of midwifery students, which is helpful for ensuring maternal and child safety. Students are highly satisfied with the new teaching mode, and this approach has a certain degree of promotional significance. However, this approach also entails higher requirements for both teachers and students.

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Sethi, who is board certified in obesity and psychiatry, remembers when she first noticed the connection. As a medical student working in an obesity clinic, she saw a patient with treatment-resistant schizophrenia whose auditory hallucinations quieted on a ketogenic diet.

That prompted her to dig into the medical literature. There were only a few, decades-old case reports on using the ketogenic diet to treat schizophrenia, but there was a long track record of success in using ketogenic diets to treat epileptic seizures.

“The ketogenic diet has been proven to be effective for treatment-resistant epileptic seizures by reducing the excitability of neurons in the brain,” Sethi said. “We thought it would be worth exploring this treatment in psychiatric conditions.”

A few years later, Sethi coined the term metabolic psychiatry, a new field that approaches mental health from an energy conversion perspective.

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In the four-month pilot trial, Sethi’s team followed 21 adult participants who were diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, taking antipsychotic medications, and had a metabolic abnormality — such as weight gain, insulin resistance, hypertriglyceridemia, dyslipidemia or impaired glucose tolerance. The participants were instructed to follow a ketogenic diet, with approximately 10% of the calories from carbohydrates, 30% from protein and 60% from fat. They were not told to count calories.

“The focus of eating is on whole non-processed foods including protein and non-starchy vegetables, and not restricting fats,” said Sethi, who shared keto-friendly meal ideas with the participants. They were also given keto cookbooks and access to a health coach.

The research team tracked how well the participants followed the diet through weekly measures of blood ketone levels. (Ketones are acids produced when the body breaks down fat — instead of glucose — for energy.) By the end of the trial, 14 patients had been fully adherent, six were semi-adherent and only one was non-adherent.

The participants underwent a variety of psychiatric and metabolic assessments throughout the trial.

Before the trial, 29% of the participants met the criteria for metabolic syndrome, defined as having at least three of five conditions: abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure and elevated fasting glucose levels. After four months on a ketogenic diet, none of the participants had metabolic syndrome.

On average, the participants lost 10% of their body weight; reduced their waist circumference by 11% percent; and had lower blood pressure, body mass index, triglycerides, blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.

“We’re seeing huge changes,” Sethi said. “Even if you’re on antipsychotic drugs, we can still reverse the obesity, the metabolic syndrome, the insulin resistance. I think that’s very encouraging for patients.”

The participants reported improvements in their energy, sleep, mood and quality of life.

The psychiatric benefits were also striking. On average, the participants improved 31% on a psychiatrist rating of mental illness known as the clinical global impressions scale, with three-quarters of the group showing clinically meaningful improvement. Overall, the participants also reported better sleep and greater life satisfaction.

“The participants reported improvements in their energy, sleep, mood and quality of life,” Sethi said. “They feel healthier and more hopeful.”

The researchers were impressed that most of the participants stuck with the diet. “We saw more benefit with the adherent group compared with the semi-adherent group, indicating a potential dose-response relationship,” Sethi said.

Alternative fuel for the brain

There is increasing evidence that psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder stem from metabolic deficits in the brain, which affect the excitability of neurons, Sethi said.

The researchers hypothesize that just as a ketogenic diet improves the rest of the body’s metabolism, it also improves the brain’s metabolism.

“Anything that improves metabolic health in general is probably going to improve brain health anyway,” Sethi said. “But the ketogenic diet can provide ketones as an alternative fuel to glucose for a brain with energy dysfunction.”

Likely there are multiple mechanisms at work, she added, and the main purpose of the small pilot trial is to help researchers detect signals that will guide the design of larger, more robust studies.

As a physician, Sethi cares for many patients with both serious mental illness and obesity or metabolic syndrome, but few studies have focused on this undertreated population.

She is the founder and director of the metabolic psychiatry clinic at Stanford Medicine.

“Many of my patients suffer from both illnesses, so my desire was to see if metabolic interventions could help them,” she said. “They are seeking more help. They are looking to just feel better.”

Researchers from the University of Michigan; the University of California, San Francisco; and Duke University contributed to the study.

The study was supported by Baszucki Group Research Fund, Keun Lau Fund and the Obesity Treatment Foundation.

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Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumor known as an intracranial meningioma, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today.

The researchers say this study is the first to assess the risk associated with progestogens used by millions of women worldwide, and further studies are urgently needed to gain a better understanding of this risk.

Progestogens are similar to the natural hormone progesterone, which are widely used for gynecological conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome , and in menopausal hormone therapy and contraceptives.

Meningiomas are mostly non-cancerous tumors in the layers of tissue (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord. Factors such as older age, female sex, and exposure to three high-dose progestogens (nomegestrol, chlormadinone, and cyproterone acetate) are already known to increase the risk of meningioma.

But there are many other progestogens for which the risk of meningioma associated with their use has not been estimated individually.

To address this knowledge gap, researchers set out to evaluate the real life risk of intracranial meningioma requiring surgery in women associated with use of several progestogens with different routes of administration. They used data from the French national health data system (SNDS) for 18,061 women (average age 58) who underwent intracranial meningioma surgery from 2009–2018.

Each case was matched to five control women without intracranial meningioma (total 90,305) by year of birth and area of residence.

The progestogens examined were progesterone, hydroxyprogesterone, dydrogesterone, medrogestone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, promegestone, dienogest, and levonorgestrel intrauterine systems. For each progestogen , use was defined as at least one prescription in the year before hospital admission or within 3-5 years for levonorgestrel intrauterine systems.

Use of at least one of the three high-dose progestogens known to increase the risk of meningioma in the 3 years before hospital admission was also recorded to minimize bias.

After the researchers took account of other potentially influential factors, they found that prolonged use (a year or more) of medrogestone was associated with a 4.1-fold increased risk of intracranial meningioma requiring surgery. Prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate injection was associated with a 5.6-fold increased risk, and prolonged use of promegestone was linked to a 2.7-fold increased risk.

There appeared to be no such risk for less than one year of use of these progestogens.

As expected, there was also an excess risk of meningioma for women exposed to chlormadinone acetate, nomegestrol acetate, and cyproterone acetate, all of which are known to increase the risk of meningioma. However, results showed no excess risk of meningioma for progesterone, dydrogesterone, or the widely used hormonal intrauterine systems, regardless of the dose of levonorgestrel they contained.

No conclusions could be drawn about dienogest or hydroxyprogesterone, as the number of exposed individuals was too small.

This is an observational study, so can't establish cause and effect, and the authors acknowledge that the SNDS database lacked information on all the clinical details and medical indications for which progestogens are prescribed. Aditionally, they were not able to account for genetic predisposition and exposure to high dose radiation.

However, they say, given that medroxyprogesterone acetate is estimated to be used for birth control by 74 million women worldwide, the number of attributable meningiomas may be high. Further studies using other sources of data are urgently needed to gain a better understanding of this risk, they conclude.

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