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Intern Med J ; 54(10): 1760-1764, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39245447

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The World Health Organization recognises that sexual harassment is an occupational hazard in medicine, but the prevalence of sexual harassment by patients is unknown. This global meta-analysis found that a pooled prevalence of 45.13% of 18 803 physicians from several specialities (e.g. internal medicine and surgery) have ever experienced it. Hospitals should implement protective measures such as panic alarms for night shifts and isolated wards.


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Médicos , Acoso Sexual , Lugar de Trabajo , Humanos , Acoso Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Acoso Sexual/psicología , Lugar de Trabajo/psicología , Médicos/psicología , Prevalencia , Femenino , Masculino
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Cureus ; 16(7): e64182, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39119371

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Metastatic melanoma presents a significant clinical challenge, characterized by its aggressive nature and propensity to spread to multiple organ systems. Despite advances in detection and treatment, managing metastatic disease remains complex. Here, we present the case of a 43-year-old male with metastatic melanoma displaying an unusual pattern of involvement, affecting the adrenal gland, liver, spleen, and bones. The diagnostic process was intricate, involving atypical hormonal profiles and a negative BRAF status, necessitating a comprehensive approach for accurate characterization and treatment selection. Immunotherapy demonstrated efficacy but also highlighted the emergence of immune-related adverse events, notably hyperglycemia. This case discusses the heterogeneous nature of metastatic melanoma and underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, close monitoring, and consideration of evolving treatment strategies in its management.

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BMJ Open Qual ; 13(2)2024 May 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816004

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IMPORTANCE: Adequate situational awareness in patient care increases patient safety and quality of care. To improve situational awareness, an innovative, low-fidelity simulation method referred to as Room of Improvement, has proven effective in various clinical settings. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact after 3 months of Room of Improvement training on the ability to detect patient safety hazards during an intensive care unit shift handover, based on critical incident reporting system (CIRS) cases reported in the same hospital. METHODS: In this educational intervention, 130 healthcare professionals observed safety hazards in a Room of Improvement in a 2 (time 1 vs time 2)×2 (alone vs in a team) factorial design. The hazards were divided into immediately critical and non-critical. RESULTS: The results of 130 participants were included in the analysis. At time 1, no statistically significant differences were found between individuals and teams, either overall or for non-critical errors. At time 2, there was an increase in the detection rate of all implemented errors for teams compared with time 1, but not for individuals. The detection rate for critical errors was higher than for non-critical errors at both time points, with individual and group results at time 2 not significantly different from those at time 1. An increase in the perception of safety culture was found in the pre-post test for the questions whether the handling of errors is open and professional and whether errors are discussed in the team. DISCUSSION: Our results indicate a sustained learning effect after 12 weeks, with collaboration in teams leading to a significantly better outcome. The training improved the actual error detection rates, and participants reported improved handling and discussion of errors in their daily work. This indicates a subjectively improved safety culture among healthcare workers as a result of the situational awareness training in the Room of Improvement. As this method promotes a culture of safety, it is a promising tool for a well-functioning CIRS that closes the loop.


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Seguridad del Paciente , Mejoramiento de la Calidad , Humanos , Seguridad del Paciente/estadística & datos numéricos , Seguridad del Paciente/normas , Entrenamiento Simulado/métodos , Entrenamiento Simulado/estadística & datos numéricos , Entrenamiento Simulado/normas , Errores Médicos/prevención & control , Errores Médicos/estadística & datos numéricos , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos/estadística & datos numéricos , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos/organización & administración , Pase de Guardia/normas , Pase de Guardia/estadística & datos numéricos , Gestión de Riesgos/métodos , Gestión de Riesgos/estadística & datos numéricos , Gestión de Riesgos/normas , Hospitales/estadística & datos numéricos , Masculino
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BMJ Open Qual ; 13(2)2024 Apr 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637021

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Treatment escalation plans (TEPs) are increasingly appreciated tools in modern hospital medicine. It records and advises on the appropriate escalation of care for our patients, often when those of us who know them best are not available. It is of value in all specialties, though notably in oncology where an oncologist would be best placed at advising on the care of their patients.A baseline study in September 2021 found only 22% of patients admitted under oncology at Northampton General Hospital had TEP forms completed within 72 hours of admission. This quality improvement project aimed to significantly and sustainably improve this. Education and increasing the understanding of the medical and nursing teams about the importance of timely TEP form completion was essential. We also made TEPs a part of every multidisciplinary team discussion regarding a patient. Though, most significantly was the recognition that one of the responsibilities of the admitting registrar was to fill out a TEP form once the decision to admit had been made. Our ensuing study found an increase in our completion rate to 83% in February 2022.A fall in performance after introduction of new medical staff was swiftly remedied by re-education and encouragement to join daily board rounds. We sustained and improved the team's rate of TEP completion, within 72 hours of admission, to 80% in February 2023 and 91% in May 2023.


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Hospitalización , Mejoramiento de la Calidad , Humanos , Pacientes
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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38348284

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Delirium is common in hospitalised patients, and there is currently no specific treatment. Identifying and treating underlying somatic causes of delirium is the first priority once delirium is diagnosed. Several international guidelines provide clinicians with an evidence-based approach to screening, diagnosis and symptomatic treatment. However, current guidelines do not offer a structured approach to identification of underlying causes. A panel of 37 internationally recognised delirium experts from diverse medical backgrounds worked together in a modified Delphi approach via an online platform. Consensus was reached after five voting rounds. The final product of this project is a set of three delirium management algorithms (the Delirium Delphi Algorithms), one for ward patients, one for patients after cardiac surgery and one for patients in the intensive care unit.

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Am J Hosp Palliat Care ; 41(11): 1307-1321, 2024 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38111300

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BACKGROUND: There are missed opportunities to discuss goals and preferences for care with seriously ill patients in the acute care setting. It is unknown which factors most influence clinician decision-making about communication at the point of care. OBJECTIVE: This study utilized a cognitive-interviewing technique to better understand what leads clinicians to decide to have a goals of care (GOC) discussion in the acute care setting. METHODS: A convenience sample of 15 oncologists, intensivists and hospitalists were recruited from a single academic medical center in a large urban area. Participants completed a cognitive interview describing their thought process when deciding whether to engage in GOC discussions in clinical vignettes. RESULTS: 6 interconnected factors emerged as important in determining how likely the physician was to consider engaging in GOC at that time; (1) the participants' mental model of GOC, (2) timing of GOC related to stability, acuity and reversibility of the patient's condition, (3) clinical factors such as uncertainty, prognosis and recency of diagnosis, (4) patient factors including age and emotional state, (5) participants' role on the care team, and (6) clinician factors such as emotion and communication skill level. CONCLUSION: Participants were hesitant to commit to the present moment as the right time for GOC discussions based on variations in clinical presentation. Clinical decision support systems that include more targeted information about risk of clinical deterioration and likelihood of reversal of the acute condition may prompt physicians to discuss GOC, but more support for managing discomfort with uncertainty is also needed.


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Comunicación , Planificación de Atención al Paciente , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Planificación de Atención al Paciente/organización & administración , Médicos Hospitalarios/psicología , Entrevistas como Asunto , Relaciones Médico-Paciente , Anciano , Médicos/psicología , Factores de Tiempo , Oncólogos/psicología , Toma de Decisiones , Toma de Decisiones Clínicas , Factores de Edad
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BMC Health Serv Res ; 23(1): 1367, 2023 Dec 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38057800

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BACKGROUND: The hospitalist system has been introduced to improve the quality and safety of inpatient care. As its effectiveness has been confirmed in previous studies, the hospitalist system is spreading in various fields. However, few studies have investigated the feasibility and value of hospitalist-led care of patients with cancer in terms of quality and safety measures. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Hospitalist-Oncologist co-ManagemEnt (HOME) system. METHODS: Between January 1, 2019, and January 31, 2021, we analyzed 591 admissions before and 1068 admissions after the introduction of HOME system on January 1, 2020. We compared the length of stay and the types and frequencies of safety events between the conventional system and the HOME system, retrospectively. We also investigate rapid response system activation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, unplanned intensive care unit transfer, all-cause in-hospital mortality, and 30-day re-admission or emergency department visits. RESULTS: The average length of stay (15.9 days vs. 12.9 days, P < 0.001), frequency of safety events (5.6% vs. 2.8%, P = 0.006), rapid response system activation (7.3% vs. 2.2%, P < 0.001) were significantly reduced after the HOME system introduction. However, there was no statistical difference in frequencies of cardiopulomonary resuscitation and intensive care unit transfer, all-cause in-hospital morality, 30-day unplanned re-admission or emergency department visits. CONCLUSIONS: The study suggests that the HOME system provides higher quality of care and safer environment compared to conventional oncologist-led team-based care, and the efficiency of the medical delivery system could be increased by reducing the hospitalization period without increase in 30-day unplanned re-admission.


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Médicos Hospitalarios , Neoplasias , Humanos , Tiempo de Internación , Readmisión del Paciente , Estudios Retrospectivos , Hospitalización , Neoplasias/terapia
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Hosp Pract (1995) ; 51(5): 267-274, 2023 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37897431

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OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to analyze the association between the risk of undernutrition and indicators of hospital rehabilitation in patients with COVID-19 while controlling for confounding variables. METHODS: This was an analytical study conducted by analyzing the medical records of patients with COVID-19. A total of 562 adult patients were eligible for the study. In addition to the risk of undernutrition (independent variable), indicators of hospital rehabilitation (dependent variables) were evaluated. These indicators included the length of hospital stay, clinical outcome (discharge or death), food intake, mobility (bedridden status), the use of mechanical ventilation, and the need for enteral nutrition. Pre-existing comorbidities (confounding/control variables) were grouped into cardiovascular, metabolic/endocrine, neurological, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other categories (neoplasms, multiple sclerosis, and kidney disease). A dichotomization model was applied for data analysis. The Chi-Square test was used to verify the association between the risk of undernutrition and the dependent variables. Associations with a significance level of P < 0.05 were subjected to Poisson regression to identify the prevalence ratio. RESULTS: Patients at risk of undernutrition had a 90% higher chance of being bedridden and were 35 times more likely to experience a decrease in food intake. They also had an 89% higher chance of using invasive mechanical ventilation and a 91% higher chance of requiring enteral nutrition. Additionally, individuals at risk of undernutrition had a 73% higher chance of death. Adjustment for comorbidities did not alter these associations, demonstrating that the risk of undernutrition is independently associated with indicators of hospital rehabilitation. CONCLUSION: The risk of undernutrition is independently associated with worsened indicators of hospital rehabilitation in patients with COVID-19, including higher prevalence of mortality.


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COVID-19 , Desnutrición , Adulto , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiología , Desnutrición/epidemiología , Tiempo de Internación , Alta del Paciente , Hospitales , Estado Nutricional , Evaluación Nutricional
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BMJ Open Qual ; 12(4)2023 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37802540

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OBJECTIVES: There is little evidence to suggest the best model of palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC) in an acute care hospital. We introduced a bundle of care to drive improvements in PEOLC; this bundle included three full-time nursing positions providing a palliative care clinical consult service with physician backup, as well as educating staff, using the NSW Resuscitation Plan and the Last-Days-of-Life Toolkit. METHODS: Two audits were performed at John Hunter Hospital, a tertiary hospital in Newcastle, Australia, each sampling from all deaths in a 12-month period, one prior to and one after the bundle of care was introduced. Sampling was stratified into deaths that occurred within 4-48 hours of admission and after 48 hours. Key outcomes/data points were recorded and compared across the two time periods. RESULTS: Statistically significant improvements noted included: lower mortality on the wards after 48 hours of admission, better recognition of the dying patient, increased referral to palliative care nurses and physicians, reduction in the number of medical emergency team calls and increase in the use of comfort care and resuscitation plans. Currently, 73% of patients have their end-of-life wishes observed as per their advance care directive. CONCLUSION: A bundle of care involving dedicated nurses with physician backup providing a consult service and education is an effective method for driving improvements in PEOLC.


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Cuidados Paliativos al Final de la Vida , Cuidado Terminal , Humanos , Centros de Atención Terciaria , Cuidado Terminal/métodos , Cuidados Paliativos/métodos , Hospitalización
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BMC Palliat Care ; 22(1): 131, 2023 Sep 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37674155

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BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer in the disease's end-stage with poor performance represent a challenging clinical scenario, as they have high chance of a fatal outcome due to clinical conditions, oncological emergencies, and/or metastatic disease. This study examines the factors predicting the potential benefit of "urgent" chemotherapy during hospitalization in this setting, thus addressing a research gap. METHODS: This retrospective observational study was conducted in the largest cancer center in the outskirts of São Paulo. It identified factors predicting the benefit from antineoplastic treatment in severe in-hospital patients admitted during 2019-2020, considering post-chemotherapy survival time as the main dependent variable. Data were retrieved from medical records. All patients aged ≥ 18 years, with an ECOG-PS score ≥ 2, and undergoing non-elective systemic cancer treatment were included. RESULTS: This study evaluated 204 records, of which 89 were included in the final analysis. A statistically significant association with the worse outcome (death within 30 days of chemotherapy) was found with higher ECOG performance status; chemotherapy dose reduction; lower values of serum albumin, hemoglobin, and creatinine clearance; and higher values of leukocytes, neutrophils, direct bilirubin, urea, and C-reactive protein. In the multivariate analysis, only albumin remained statistically associated with the outcome (hazard ratio = 0.35; confidence interval: 0.14, 0.90; p = 0.034). CONCLUSIONS: Serum albumin and other clinical and laboratory variables might be associated with early post-treatment deaths in patients with cancer. The study data might help guide the decision to administer systemic treatment in this scenario and manage critically ill patients. This study adds to our knowledge of the factors predicting the objective benefits from "heroic" or "urgent" chemotherapy for hospitalized and severely ill patients with cancer.


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Pacientes Internos , Oncología Médica , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Brasil , Albúminas
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MedEdPORTAL ; 19: 11325, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37497039

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Introduction: Dedicated perioperative care can be cost-effective and improve patient outcomes. Training future physicians to practice perioperative medicine is an important responsibility of medical educators. An e-learning module delivered asynchronously during clinical rotations in perioperative medicine may help to better satisfy this responsibility. Method: Articulate software was used to create an interactive, 1-hour e-module based on six educational objectives. The e-module was offered as an elective self-directed learning experience to trainees on perioperative medicine clinical rotations, including third- and fourth-year medical students as well as residents from internal medicine, anesthesiology, neurology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation training programs. We assessed the effectiveness of this learning strategy as a complement to real-time clinical experiences by measuring the knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction of trainees before and after completion of the e-module. Results: Of 113 trainees invited to participate, 75 completed the module and were included in our analysis. Knowledge scores improved for student (p < .001), intern (p < .001), and resident (p < .001) subgroups. Confidence ratings also improved for student (p < .001), intern (p < .001), and resident (p < .001) subgroups. Trainees reported high satisfaction with the e-module, and 60 (87%) reported that it would alter their practice. Discussion: An e-module presenting evidence-based, interactive education to trainees during clinical rotations in perioperative medicine was an effective learning strategy. Sharing e-learning tools across institutions may help to deliver standardized education on core clinical topics, including perioperative medicine.


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Instrucción por Computador , Medicina Perioperatoria , Estudiantes de Medicina , Humanos , Aprendizaje , Curriculum
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Cureus ; 15(5): e39338, 2023 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37378093

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While coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection rates have declined, and mortality outcomes have improved with vaccines, targeted antiviral therapies, and improved care practices over the course of the pandemic, post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection (PASC, also referred to as "long COVID") has emerged as a significant concern, even among individuals who appear to have fully recovered from their initial infection. Acute COVID-19 infection is associated with myocarditis and cardiomyopathies, but the prevalence and presentation of post-infectious myocarditis are unclear. We provide a narrative review of post-COVID myocarditis, including symptoms and signs, physical exam findings, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Post-COVID myocarditis has a wide range of presentations, from very mild symptoms to severe ones that can include sudden cardiac death. Several studies have noted what appears to be a bimodal distribution of affected patients, with individuals under age 16 (particularly males) most affected, followed by those over age 50. The gold standard of diagnosis for myocarditis is endomyocardial biopsy and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. However, if these are not available, other studies such as electrocardiogram, echocardiography, and inflammatory markers can guide clinicians to diagnose post-COVID myocarditis when appropriate. Treatment is largely supportive and may include oxygen therapy, intravenous hydration, diuretics, steroids, and antivirals. Post-COVID myocarditis is rare but important to recognize as more patients present with this condition in the inpatient setting.

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Cureus ; 15(3): e36350, 2023 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37082496

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Metastatic neuroblastoma to the bone and septic joint shares the same incidence in age and clinical symptomology. Here we discuss a three-year-old male who presented with anemia, persistent hip pain, and a refusal to bear weight. A thorough evaluation based on a broad differential diagnosis allowed for an expedient diagnosis of metastatic neuroblastoma. The timely diagnosis allowed for rapid enrolment in a children's oncology group (COG) clinical trial for advanced neuroblastoma. The patient tolerated the therapy without adverse events and remains in remission.

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J Cancer Educ ; 38(5): 1486-1492, 2023 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37022615

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) activate the immune system against cancer and have become standard of care for many cancers. With increased ICI use, their toxicities known as immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are becoming more common, but it is unclear how prepared relevant clinicians feel to diagnose and treat irAEs. The objective of this study was to assess irAE knowledge, confidence, and experience among generalists and oncology clinicians to guide future curricular interventions related to irAEs. A 25-item survey with questions assessing knowledge, experience level, confidence, and resource utilization regarding irAE diagnosis and management was sent to University of Chicago-affiliated (UChicago) internal medicine residents and hospitalists (inpatient irAE management) along with UChicago oncology fellows, attendings, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) (inpatient and outpatient) as well as Chicago community oncologists (outpatient) in June 2022. Overall response rate was 37% (171/467). Knowledge scores averaged below 70% for all clinicians. "No idea" responses were most common with knowledge questions on steroid-sparing agent use and ICI use for patients with preexisting autoimmune disease. IrAE experience correlated with higher knowledge for oncology attendings (p = 0.015) and hematology/oncology NPs/PAs (p = 0.031). IrAE experience correlated with higher confidence for residents (p = 0.026), oncology fellows (p = 0.047), and hematology/oncology NPs/PAs (p = 0.042). Most commonly utilized resources were colleagues and UpToDate, and most clinicians were very likely to use online resources in the future. Knowledge and confidence gaps exist, and they were somewhat mitigated by experience. Future irAE curricula can fill these needs through online role-specific resources: irAE identification for generalists versus irAE identification and management for oncologists.


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Antineoplásicos Inmunológicos , Neoplasias , Humanos , Antineoplásicos Inmunológicos/efectos adversos , Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Oncología Médica , Chicago , Estudios Retrospectivos
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil ; 104(9): 1402-1408, 2023 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37028697

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OBJECTIVE: To identify nursing assessments of mobility and activity associated with lower-value rehabilitation services. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort analysis of admissions from December 2016 to September 2019 SETTING: Medicine, neurology, and surgery units (n=47) at a tertiary hospital. PARTICIPANTS: We included patients with a length of stay ≥7 days on units that routinely assessed patient function (n=18,065 patients). INTERVENTIONS: Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME: We examined the utility of nursing assessments of function to identify patients who received lower-value rehabilitation consults, defined as those who received ≤1 therapy visit. MEASURES: Patient function was assessed using 2 Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC or "6 clicks") inpatient short forms: (1) basic mobility (eg, bed mobility, walking) and (2) daily activity (eg, grooming, toileting). RESULTS: Using an AM-PAC cutoff value of ≥23 correctly identified 92.5% and 98.7% of lower-value physical therapy and occupational therapy visits, respectively. In our cohort, using a cutoff value of ≥23 on the AM-PAC would have eliminated 3482 (36%) of lower-value physical therapy consults and 4076 (34%) of lower-value occupational therapy consults. CONCLUSIONS: Nursing assessment, using AM-PAC scores, can be used to help identify lower-value rehabilitation consults, which can then be reallocated to patients with greater rehabilitation needs. Based on our results, an AM-PAC cutoff value of ≥23 can be used as a guide to help prioritize patients with greater rehabilitation needs.


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Actividades Cotidianas , Terapia Ocupacional , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Estudios de Cohortes , Evaluación en Enfermería
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BMJ Open Qual ; 12(1)2023 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36958791

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BACKGROUND: Over-ordering of daily laboratory tests adversely affects patient care through hospital-acquired anaemia, patient discomfort, burden on front-line staff and unnecessary downstream testing. This remains a prevalent issue despite the 2013 Choosing Wisely recommendation to minimise unnecessary daily labs. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify interventions targeting unnecessary laboratory testing. METHODS: We systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central and SCOPUS databases to identify interventions focused on reducing daily complete blood count, complete metabolic panel and basic metabolic panel labs. We defined interventions as 'effective' if a statistically significant reduction was attained and 'highly effective' if a reduction of ≥25% was attained. RESULTS: The search yielded 5646 studies with 41 articles that met inclusion criteria. We grouped interventions into one or more categories: audit and feedback, cost display, education, electronic medical record (EMR) change, and policy change. Most interventions lasted less than a year and used a multipronged approach. All five strategies were effective in most studies with EMR change being the most commonly used independent strategy. EMR change and policy change were the strategies most frequently reported as effective. EMR change was the strategy most frequently reported as highly effective. CONCLUSION: Our analysis identified five categories of interventions targeting daily laboratory testing. All categories were effective in most studies, with EMR change being most frequently highly effective. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42021254076.


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Técnicas de Laboratorio Clínico , Procedimientos Innecesarios , Humanos , Pacientes Internos
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 151(3): 280-288, mar. 2023. tab, graf
Artículo en Español | LILACS | ID: biblio-1530265

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BACKGROUND The knowledge about the epidemiological profile of patients admitted to the hospital for severe COVID infection, allows an adequate health care planning and resource allocation. AIM: To describe the epidemiology of patients with COVID-19 admitted to a public hospital between March 2020 and July 2021. Material and Methods: Demographic variables, comorbidities, ventilatory support requirements, and hospital resources were recorded from clinical records and hospital databases of diagnosis related groups. The primary outcomes were overall mortality and need of ventilatory support. RESULTS: In the study period, 4,474 patients (56% males) were hospitalized with a diagnosis of COVID-19. Overall mortality was 25.8% and in-hospital mortality was 18%. Invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support was required in 1349 (30.2%) and 2060 (46%) patients, respectively. The most common comorbidities in admitted patients were diabetes mellitus (29.2%), chronic kidney disease (11.1%), and chronic liver disease (10.4%). The readmission rate was 3.2%. CONCLUSIONS: Mortality associated with COVID-19 in this hospital was similar to the rates reported abroad. Local risk predictors for this infection should be identified.


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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , COVID-19 , Atención Terciaria de Salud , Estudios Retrospectivos , Mortalidad Hospitalaria , SARS-CoV-2 , Hospitalización , Hospitales Públicos
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg ; 49(2): 589-593, 2023 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36763156

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INTRODUCTION: March 9, 2022. An airstrike by Russian forces destroying a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine. The image of a severely injured pregnant woman covered in blood being stretchered away against the backdrop of destroyed buildings. Mutterings of the use of chemical weapons. This paper is a primer for healthcare personnel and health systems on hybrid warfare and counter-terrorism medicine. DISCUSSION: While recent events and images arising from conflicts around the world represent a cruel hallmark in today's history, attacks against healthcare facilities and innocent civilians are not new and continue to be perpetrated around the world. In war, the Geneva Convention protects civilians and healthcare institutions from harm but when war crimes are being committed and civilians knowingly targeted, parallels from a healthcare perspective can be drawn with terrorism events. Increasingly, civilian institutions and in particular the healthcare sector, are drawn into such conflicts and understanding the health system impact of hybrid warfare and other asymmetrical attack methods is of great importance. CONCLUSION: The field of Counter-Terrorism Medicine (CTM) explores the healthcare impacts of intentional, man-made attacks and much recent research and discussions around this topic are extremely relevant and applicable not just to the ongoing hybrid war in Ukraine, but to today's threat climate all around us.


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Planificación en Desastres , Medicina , Terrorismo , Embarazo , Femenino , Humanos , Guerra , Atención a la Salud
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BMJ Qual Saf ; 32(9): 526-535, 2023 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34244328

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BACKGROUND: Tonsillectomy is among the most common and cumulatively expensive surgical procedures in children, with known variations in quality of care. However, evidence on health system interventions to improve quality of care is limited. The Quality-Based Procedures (QBP) programme in Ontario, Canada, introduced fixed episode hospital payment per tonsillectomy and disseminated a perioperative care pathway. We determined the association of this payment and quality improvement programme with tonsillectomy quality of care. METHODS: Interrupted time series analysis of children undergoing elective tonsillectomy at community and children's hospitals in Ontario in the QBP period (1 April 2014 to 31 December 2018) and the pre-QBP period (1 January 2009 to 31 January 2014) using health administrative data. We compared the age-standardised and sex-standardised rates for all-cause tonsillectomy-related revisits within 30 days, opioid prescription fills within 30 days and index tonsillectomy inpatient admission. RESULTS: 111 411 children underwent tonsillectomy: 51 967 in the QBP period and 59 444 in the pre-QBP period (annual median number of hospitals, 86 (range 77-93)). Following QBP programme implementation, revisit rates decreased for all-cause tonsillectomy-related revisits (0.48 to -0.18 revisits per 1000 tonsillectomies per month; difference -0.66 revisits per 1000 tonsillectomies per month (95% CI -0.97 to -0.34); p<0.0001). Codeine prescription fill rate continued to decrease but at a slower rate (-4.81 to -0.11 prescriptions per 1000 tonsillectomies per month; difference 4.69 (95% CI 3.60 to 5.79) prescriptions per 1000 tonsillectomies per month; p<0.0001). The index tonsillectomy inpatient admission rate decreased (1.12 to 0.23 admissions per 1000 tonsillectomies per month; difference -0.89 (95% CI -1.33 to -0.44) admissions per 1000 tonsillectomies per month; p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The payment and quality improvement programme was associated with several improvements in quality of care. These findings may inform jurisdictions planning health system interventions to improve quality of care for tonsillectomy and other paediatric procedures.


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Tonsilectomía , Niño , Humanos , Lactante , Tonsilectomía/métodos , Ontario , Mejoramiento de la Calidad , Análisis de Series de Tiempo Interrumpido , Hospitalización
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