A multidimensional vector model measuring clinical complexity may increase effectiveness in patient assessment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11739-017-1722-9
Abstract: Defining the clinical complexity (CC) concept, and its consequent valid and reliable measures, has recently been considered a priority due to its important implications at different levels [1]. On the side of clinicians, the decisionmaking… read more here.
Keywords: health care; clinical complexity; vector model; complexity ... See more keywords
Psychotherapy for PTSD: An evidence-based guide to a theranostic approach to treatment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2018.05.006
Abstract: Abstract Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often a clinically complex disorder, frequently presenting with comorbid clinical conditions. Individuals with PTSD may also present with high‐risk symptoms such as substance misuse and suicidal ideation. The clinical… read more here.
Keywords: trauma focused; treatment; clinical complexity; evidence based ... See more keywords
Relationship between noise levels and intensive care patients' clinical complexity: An observational simulation study.
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DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12934
Abstract: BACKGROUND Noise pollution in intensive care units is a relevant problem, associated with psychological and physiological consequences for patients and healthcare staff. Sources of noise pollution include medical equipment, alarms, communication tools, staff activities, and… read more here.
Keywords: intensive care; noise levels; noise; clinical complexity ... See more keywords
The Relationship Between Childhood Adversity and Other Aspects of Clinical Complexity in Psychiatric Outpatients
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DOI: 10.1177/0886260519865968
Abstract: Childhood abuse, neglect, and loss are common in psychiatric patients, and the relationship between childhood adversity and adult mental illness is well known. However, beyond diagnoses that are specifically trauma-related, such as posttraumatic stress disorder,… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; childhood; abuse neglect; clinical complexity ... See more keywords
Psychometric validation of the Italian Rehabilitation Complexity Scale-Extended version 13
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178453
Abstract: In Italy, at present, a well-known problem is inhomogeneous provision of rehabilitative services, as stressed by MoH, requiring appropriate criteria and parameters to plan rehabilitation actions. According to the Italian National Rehabilitation Plan, Comorbidity, Disability… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; clinical complexity; italian rehabilitation; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Clinical complexity and hospital admissions in the December holiday period
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234112
Abstract: Background Christmas and New Year’s holidays are risk factors for hospitalization, but the causes of this “holiday effect” are uncertain. In particular, clinical complexity (CC) has never been assessed in this setting. We therefore sought… read more here.
Keywords: clinical complexity; hospital; period; december holiday ... See more keywords
Complexity of patient care needs in palliative care: a scoping review.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm-22-894
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recognizing the need for palliative care (PC) and referral to PC teams improves patients' quality of life. However, in patients with moderate/severe clinical complexity, early recognition of the need for PC may not correspond… read more here.
Keywords: palliative care; scoping review; clinical complexity; care ... See more keywords
Variation of Daily Care Demand in Swiss General Hospitals: Longitudinal Study on Capacity Utilization, Patient Turnover and Clinical Complexity Levels
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DOI: 10.2196/27163
Abstract: Background Variations in hospitals’ care demand relies not only on the patient volume but also on the disease severity. Understanding both daily severity and patient volume in hospitals could help to identify hospital pressure zones… read more here.
Keywords: capacity utilization; clinical complexity; care demand; patient ... See more keywords
Evolution of Clinical Complexity, Treatment Burden, Health Care Use, and Diabetes-Related Outcomes Among Commercial and Medicare Advantage Plan Beneficiaries With Diabetes in the U.S., 2006-2018.
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DOI: 10.2337/dc21-2623
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To characterize trends in clinical complexity, treatment burden, health care use, and diabetes-related outcomes among adults with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We used a nationwide claims database to identify enrollees in commercial and… read more here.
Keywords: clinical complexity; health; treatment burden;