Dainius Šimčikas - Nursing Science

Author Information

Dainius Šimčikas is affiliated with several institutions in Klaipeda, Lithuania. These include Klaipeda University Hospital, the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Klaipeda University, and the Day Surgery Center at Klaipeda Republican Hospital. His contributions to the field of nursing, particularly in surgical care and patient outcomes, are well-recognized.

Research Contributions

Dainius Šimčikas has made significant contributions to the understanding and improvement of surgical outcomes, particularly in colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeries. His research covers a wide array of topics such as the validation of prognostic models for acute kidney injuries post-surgery, global variation in postoperative mortality and complications, and the impact of COVID-19 on colorectal practices. His work is notable for its focus on patient safety, the timing of medical interventions, and improving quality of life for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures.

Aliases

Dainius Šimčikas has been referenced in various publications under different aliases, including D Simcikas, D. Simcikas, Dainius Šimčikas, and Dainius Simcikas.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Year	Title	DOI
2022	Validation of the OAKS prognostic model for acute kidney injury after gastrointestinal surgery	10.1093/bjsopen/zrab150
2021	Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries	10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00001-5
2021	Thigh phlegmon as a first sign of a ruptured pelvic presacral abscess caused by ileal diverticulum fistula: A case report	10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.105836
2021	Impact of preoperative education on ostomy patients quality of life	10.47458/2021.2.4
2020	Timing of nasogastric tube insertion and the risk of postoperative pneumonia: an international, prospective cohort study	10.1111/codi.15311
2020	COVID-19 and the Global Impact on Colorectal Practice and Surgery	10.1016/j.clcc.2020.05.011
2020	Safety of hospital discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery	10.1002/bjs.11422
2020	Altemeier procedure for full-thickness rectal prolapse complicated by ischaemic stricture – a video vignette	10.1111/codi.14967
2019	Safety and efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce ileus after colorectal surgery	10.1002/bjs.11326
2019	PERFORATED PEPTIC ULCERS: 3 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL	10.5200/SM-HS.2019.015