"Critical Pathways" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Schedules of medical and nursing procedures, including diagnostic tests, medications, and consultations designed to effect an efficient, coordinated program of treatment. (From Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D019091
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N04.590.233.624.625 N04.590.275
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| Concept/Terms |
Critical Pathways- Critical Pathways
- Critical Pathway
- Pathway, Critical
- Pathways, Critical
- Critical Paths
- Critical Path
- Path, Critical
- Paths, Critical
Clinical Paths- Clinical Paths
- Clinical Path
- Path, Clinical
- Paths, Clinical
Clinical Pathways- Clinical Pathways
- Clinical Pathway
- Pathway, Clinical
- Pathways, Clinical
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Critical Pathways" by people in Profiles.
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A cluster randomized trial of a Multicomponent Clinical Care Pathway (MCCP) to improve MASLD diagnosis and management in primary care: study protocol. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 May 06; 25(1):645.
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Ileocolic Intussusception: Iterative Quality Improvement to Address a Recurring Problem. J Surg Res. 2024 Sep; 301:623-630.
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GRADE-ADOLOPMENT of clinical practice guidelines and creation of clinical pathways for the primary care management of chronic respiratory conditions in Pakistan. BMC Pulm Med. 2023 Apr 17; 23(1):123.
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Building clinical pathways of the future that improve safety and reduce waste in healthcare. J Hosp Med. 2023 02; 18(2):200-201.
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Individual components of post-hepatectomy care pathways have differential impacts on length of stay. Am J Surg. 2023 01; 225(1):53-57.
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Prospective Implementation of Standardized Post-Hepatectomy Care Pathways to Reduce Opioid Prescription Volume after Inpatient Surgery. J Am Coll Surg. 2022 07 01; 235(1):41-48.
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Clinical Care Pathway for the Risk Stratification and Management of Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Gastroenterology. 2021 11; 161(5):1657-1669.
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Critical aspects of planning for studies on post-hospital care pathways after hip fracture surgery. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 08; 44(16):4547-4548.
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Prolyl endopeptidase contributes to early neutrophilic inflammation in acute myocardial transplant rejection. JCI Insight. 2021 03 22; 6(6).
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Post-hospital care pathway for individuals with hip fracture: what is the optimal setting and rehabilitation intensity? An observational study. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 08; 44(16):4241-4248.