Dr. Rashmi J. Chobe studies two main areas: outpatient care and radiation therapy for skin cancer. In her work on outpatient care, she explores how facilities like surgery centers and imaging centers have transformed healthcare delivery in the U.S., emphasizing their importance in making healthcare more affordable and efficient. In her research on radiation therapy, she examines treatment options for patients with carcinoma of the nasal vestibule, a specific type of skin cancer. Her findings highlight the effectiveness of treatments like radium implants, which can help patients avoid complications and achieve better health outcomes.
Key findings
In her 1995 study, outpatient care facilities were found to be rapidly growing, indicating a shift towards more accessible and cost-effective healthcare options for patients.
In her 1988 study on radiation therapy, radium implants achieved a 100% success rate in 11 patients treated for nasal vestibule carcinoma, demonstrating a highly effective treatment option.
For the 21 patients receiving external beam radiation, there was one recurrence and four failures in nearby untreated areas, underscoring the advantages of using radium implants over traditional methods.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Chobe study skin cancer treatments?
Yes, Dr. Chobe specifically studies radiation therapy for skin cancer, focusing on effective treatments for carcinoma of the nasal vestibule.
What advancements in outpatient care has Dr. Chobe researched?
Dr. Chobe has researched the rapid growth of outpatient care facilities, such as surgery centers, that provide affordable and efficient healthcare options.
Is Dr. Chobe's work relevant to patients with nasal vestibule carcinoma?
Absolutely, her research on radiation therapy provides insights into effective treatment options for patients suffering from this specific type of skin cancer.
Publications in plain English
The "revolution" in outpatient care.
1995
The Journal of ambulatory care management
Paryani S, Scott W, Wells J, Johnson D, Chobe R +3 more
Plain English This study looked at how outpatient care, like surgery centers and imaging facilities, has changed healthcare in the U.S., particularly in Florida. It found that these facilities are growing rapidly and are important for providing affordable and effective healthcare. This matters because it means patients can receive necessary care without needing to stay in a hospital, making the process quicker and less expensive.
Who this helps: This benefits patients by providing more accessible and cost-effective healthcare options.
Radiation therapy for carcinoma of the nasal vestibule.
1988
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Chobe R, McNeese M, Weber R, Fletcher GH
Plain English This study looked at how effective radiation therapy is for patients with a type of skin cancer located in the vestibule of the nose. Out of 32 patients treated from 1963 to 1984, those who received radium implants (11 patients) had a 100% success rate with no treatment failures, while only 21 patients receiving external beam radiation had one recurrence and four failures in nearby untreated areas. These findings show that using radium implants can be very effective for specific patients, and advancements in technology can help avoid complications from radiation.
Who this helps: This helps patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal vestibule and their doctors by providing effective treatment options.