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Rima Styra
Researcher at University Health Network
Publications - 34
Citations - 3352
Rima Styra is an academic researcher from University Health Network. The author has contributed to research in topics: Delirium & Quality of life. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 31 publications receiving 2442 citations. Previous affiliations of Rima Styra include Toronto General Hospital & Centre for Mental Health.
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SARS Control and Psychological Effects of Quarantine, Toronto, Canada
Laura Hawryluck,Wayne L. Gold,Wayne L. Gold,Susan Robinson,Stephen Pogorski,Sandro Galea,Rima Styra,Rima Styra +7 more
TL;DR: Explores effects of quarantine on those quarantined for SARS, Toronto, Canada and the impact on those affected by SARS.
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Understanding, compliance and psychological impact of the SARS quarantine experience.
TL;DR: Improvements in compliance and reduced psychological distress may be possible by minimizing duration, revising requirements, and providing enhanced education and support.
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Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol Sedation Reduces Delirium after Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
George Djaiani,Natalie A. Silverton,Ludwik Fedorko,Jo Carroll,Rima Styra,Vivek Rao,Rita Katznelson +6 more
TL;DR: When compared with propofol, dexmedetomidine sedation reduced incidence, delayed onset, and shortened duration of POD in elderly patients after cardiac surgery in patients 60 yr or older undergoing cardiac surgery.
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One-year outcomes and health care utilization in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Catherine M. Tansey,Marie Louie,Mark Loeb,Wayne L. Gold,Wayne L. Gold,Matthew P. Muller,Jo Anne De Jager,Jill I. Cameron,George Tomlinson,Tony Mazzulli,Tony Mazzulli,Sharon Walmsley,Anita Rachlis,Barbara Mederski,Michael S. Silverman,Zev Shainhouse,Issa E. Ephtimios,Monica Avendano,James P. Downey,Rima Styra,Rima Styra,Deborah Yamamura,Marvin Gerson,Matthew B. Stanbrook,Theodore K. Marras,Elizabeth J. Phillips,Noe Zamel,Susan E. Richardson,Arthur S. Slutsky,Margaret S. Herridge +29 more
TL;DR: Most SARS survivors had good physical recovery from their illness, but some patients and their caregivers reported a significant reduction in mental health 1 year later, which should be considered as part of future pandemic planning.
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Impact on health care workers employed in high-risk areas during the Toronto SARS outbreak
TL;DR: The psychological effects of working in a high-risk unit during the SARS outbreak were quantified to suggest HCW experience in treating patients infected with SARS may be a mediating factor that could be amenable to intervention in future outbreaks.