Publications by authors named "Tracy D Andrews"

Article Synopsis
  • - The report discusses the importance of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in improving healthcare quality and cost-effectiveness through initiatives linked to the Choosing Wisely® campaign.
  • - A national collaborative has engaged 16 APRN teams from 14 states to develop initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary medical tests and treatments, promoting proper antibiotic use, and encouraging better practices for hospitalized elderly patients.
  • - The findings indicate that the collaborative approach is effective in fostering teamwork among APRNs and advancing high-value, evidence-based clinical practices.
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Cardiac and pulmonary transplantation has revolutionized end-stage heart and lung therapy. With the advent of cyclosporine and other immunosuppressive therapies, many patients lead productive lives. Unfortunately, other patients who have undergone cardiac and/or pulmonary transplantation do not have favorable results.

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