Videos improve patient understanding of chemotherapy terminology in a rural setting
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33810
Abstract: It is critical patients understand the terms used to describe oncology treatments; however, even basic chemotherapy terminology can be misunderstood. Rural communities tend to have especially low levels of health literacy compared with nonrural communities.… read more here.
Keywords: terminology rural; videos improve; patient understanding; improve patient ... See more keywords
Measures to improve patient needs assessments and reduce practice variation in Dutch home care organizations
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1552
Abstract: Worldwide, long‐term care tends to shift from institutional care towards home care. In order to deliver high‐quality and adequate care, the type, amount and cost of care is determined by a patient needs assessment. However,… read more here.
Keywords: improve patient; care organizations; patient needs; care ... See more keywords
The Adrenal Incidentaloma: An Opportunity to Improve Patient Care
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-4240-6
Abstract: Increased recognition of the prevalence, dynamic nature, and biological significance of incidentally discovered adrenal tumors, or adrenal incidentalomas (AIs), has resulted in a growing clinical dilemma for primary care providers (PCPs). To help guide clinicians,… read more here.
Keywords: patient care; opportunity improve; incidentaloma opportunity; improve patient ... See more keywords
Pragmatic Clinical Trial to Improve Patient Experience Among Adults During Transitions from Hospital to Home: the PArTNER study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07461-0
Abstract: Minority-serving hospitals (MSHs) need evidence-based strategies tailored to the populations they serve to improve patient-centered outcomes after hospitalization. We conducted a pragmatic randomized clinical trial (RCT) from October 2014 to January 2017 at a MSH… read more here.
Keywords: informational support; clinical trial; improve patient; intervention ... See more keywords
S-TEAMS: A Truly Multiprofessional Course Focusing on Nontechnical Skills to Improve Patient Safety in the Operating Theater.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.06.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND Possessing adequate nontechnical skills (NTS) in operating theaters is of increasing interest to health care professionals, yet these are rarely formally taught. Teams make human errors despite technical expertise and knowledge, compromising patient safety.… read more here.
Keywords: improve patient; safety; patient safety; course ... See more keywords
Using QR smartphone technology to improve patient communication and information distribution
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01757-x
Abstract: Effective patient communication in everyday clinical practice remains challenging, and has been further highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients will often only retain around 50% of the information provided to them in consultation, and may… read more here.
Keywords: information; improve patient; technology; patient communication ... See more keywords
Caring for providers to improve patient experience (CPIPE): intervention development process
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2022.2147289
Abstract: ABSTRACT A growing body of research has documented disrespectful, abusive, and neglectful treatment of women in facilities during childbirth, as well as the drivers of such mistreatment. Yet, little research exists on effective interventions to… read more here.
Keywords: improve patient; cpipe intervention; caring providers; providers improve ... See more keywords
Stat Laboratory Interventions to Improve Patient Management in the Emergency Department and Resource Expenditure: A 10-Year Study.
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmab030
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To illustrate the changes in stat laboratory procedures over a 10 year period. MATERIALS AND METHODS We implemented 5 different interventions: reporting total bilirubin through the icteric index, replacing total proteins for albumin, reporting… read more here.
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Implementing a COVID-19 Discharge Pathway to Improve Patient Safety
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DOI: 10.1097/01.jmq.0000735436.50361.79
Abstract: The posthospital discharge period is vulnerable for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The authors implemented a COVID-19 discharge pathway in the electronic medical record for UCHealth, a 12-hospital health care system, including an academic… read more here.
Keywords: patient safety; discharge; discharge pathway; covid discharge ... See more keywords
Biomarkers in sepsis: can they help improve patient outcome?
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000707
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW Biomarkers, mainly procalcitonin, are commonly used in sepsis diagnosis, prognosis and treatment follow-up. This review summarizes the potential benefit of their use for the critically ill. RECENT FINDINGS Increased clinical evidence from… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; help improve; outcome; sepsis help ... See more keywords
AI Tools Poised to Improve Patient Health Care
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DOI: 10.1109/mpuls.2022.3159038
Abstract: Technologies to provide early predictions of breast cancer risk, to identify which hospital patients actually should have their vital signs monitored overnight and which should be left to their restorative sleep, and to swiftly identify… read more here.
Keywords: improve patient; patient health; poised improve; health care ... See more keywords