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Introduction Retinoblastoma treatment and follow-up is complex and varies between patients. Pathways of care can enhance quality of care, patient outcomes, safety, satisfaction, and resource optimization. Developing a pathway of care for retinoblastoma was identified as a top research priority by the retinoblastoma community. This study aimed to co-design and pilot a pathway of care called the "Retinoblastoma Journey Map" tailored for caregivers of newly diagnosed children with retinoblastoma. Methods A working group of patients, health professionals and researchers used human-centred design to ideate, prototype and refine the Retinoblastoma Journey Map. Caregivers of affected children were recruited to use and evaluate the Map. Mixed-methods data was collected on feasibility, acceptability, usability and perceived impact on communication, self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, and the quality of physician-patient interaction. Results The Retinoblastoma Journey Map consisted of an illustrated roadmap with 25 child-friendly stickers covering clinical treatment, medical education and milestones. Quantitative analysis revealed that the Map was feasible, acceptable, and usable; however, no significant effect on communication, self-efficacy, anxiety, depression or quality of physician-patient interaction was observed. Qualitative analysis identified 6 themes: Primary Use, Challenges, Impact, Limitations, Feasibility, Acceptability and Usability, and Unmet Needs. Conclusion A pathway of care for retinoblastoma, co-designed by researchers, health professionals and patients, was usable, acceptable, and feasible by caregivers of children with retinoblastoma. While significant effects on communication and physician-patient interaction were not observed, 'legacy building' - documentation of the pathway of care by families for later education of their child - emerged as an unanticipated yet important use of the Retinoblastoma Journey Map.
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Delays beyond recommended wait times, especially for specialist services, are associated with adverse health outcomes. The Alberta Surgical Initiative aims to improve the referral wait time-the time between a referral is received at the central intake to the time a specialist sees the patient. Using the discrete event simulation modelling approach, we evaluated and compared the impact of four referral distribution policies in a central intake system on three system performance measures (number of consultations, referral wait time and surgeon utilization). The model was co-designed with clinicians and clinic staff to represent the flow of patients through the system. We used data from the Facilitated Access to Surgical Treatment (FAST) centralized intake referral program for General Surgery to parameterize the model. Four distribution policies were evaluated - next-available-surgeon, sequential, "blackjack," and "kanban." A sequential distribution of referrals for surgical consultation among the surgeons resulted in the worst performance in terms of the number of consultations, referral wait time and surgeon utilization. The three other distribution policies are comparable in performance. The "next available surgeon" model provided the most efficient and robust model, with approximately 1,000 more consultations, 100 days shorter referral time and a 14% increase in surgeon utilization. Discrete event simulation (DES) modelling can be an effective tool to illustrate and communicate the impact of the referral distribution policy on system performance in terms of the number of consultations, referral wait time and surgeon utilization.
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Encaminhamento e Consulta , Listas de Espera , Humanos , Alberta , Fatores de Tempo , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de SaúdeRESUMO
While it is recognized that research priorities should reflect and integrate the perspectives and needs of patients along with those of health professionals and researchers, it remains challenging to actualize such priorities into tangible research projects. Targeted dissemination is required to catalyze research on these priorities. To create awareness of and inspire action toward actualizing the top 10 retinoblastoma research priorities in Canada, Canadian Retinoblastoma Research Advisory Board (CRRAB) members developed a wide range of dissemination tools and processes. These resources, co-produced with patients, were instrumental to CRRAB sharing the top 10 priorities internationally to mobilize action toward solving them.
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Neoplasias da Retina , Retinoblastoma , Canadá , Prioridades em Saúde , Humanos , Pesquisa , Pesquisadores , Neoplasias da Retina/terapia , Retinoblastoma/terapiaAssuntos
Osso e Ossos , Redes Comunitárias/tendências , Articulações , Alberta , Humanos , Ortopedia/métodos , Ortopedia/tendênciasRESUMO
RATIONALE: Timely assessment of a chronic condition is critical to prevent long-term irreversible consequences. Patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) symptoms require diagnosis by a rheumatologist and intervention initiation to minimize potential joint damage. With limited rheumatologist capacity, meeting urgency wait time benchmarks can be challenging. We investigate the impact of the maximum wait time guarantee (MWTG) policy and referral volume changes in a rheumatology central intake (CI) system on meeting this challenge. METHODS: We applied a system simulation approach to model a high-volume CI rheumatology clinic. Model parameters were based on the referral and triage data from the CI and clinic appointment data. We compare the wait time performance of the current distribution policy MWTG and when referral volumes change. RESULTS: The MWTG policy ensures 100% of new patients see a rheumatologist within their urgency wait time benchmark. However, the average wait time for new patients increased by 51% (178-269 days). A 10% decrease in referrals resulted in a 76% decrease on average wait times (178-43 days) for new patients and an increase in the number of patients seen by a rheumatologist within 1 year of the initial visit. CONCLUSION: An MWTG policy can result in intended and unintended consequences-ensuring that all patients meet the wait time benchmarks but increasing wait times overall. Relatively small changes in referral volume significantly impact wait times. These relationships can assist clinic managers and policymakers decide on the best approach to manage referrals for better system performance.
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Benchmarking , Reumatologia , Humanos , Reumatologistas , Instituições de Assistência Ambulatorial , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Listas de EsperaRESUMO
Several barriers exist in Alberta, Canada to providing accurate and accessible diagnoses for patients presenting with acute knee injuries and chronic knee problems. In efforts to improve quality of care for these patients, an evidence-informed clinical decision-making tool was developed. Forty-five expert panelists were purposively chosen to represent stakeholder groups, various expertise, and each of Alberta Health Services' 5 geographical health regions. A systematic rapid review and modified Delphi approach were executed with the intention of developing standardized clinical decision-making processes for acute knee injuries, atraumatic/overuse conditions, knee arthritis, and degenerative meniscus. Standardized criteria for screening, history-taking, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, timelines, and treatment were developed. This tool standardizes and optimizes assessment and diagnosis of acute knee injuries and chronic knee problems in Alberta. This project was a highly collaborative, province-wide effort led by Alberta Health Services' Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network (BJH SCN) and the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute (ABJHI).
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Tomada de Decisão Clínica , Traumatismos do Joelho , Humanos , Alberta , Traumatismos do Joelho/diagnóstico , Traumatismos do Joelho/terapia , Sistemas Automatizados de Assistência Junto ao Leito , Atenção Primária à Saúde , Técnica Delphi , Exame Físico/métodos , Osteoartrite do Joelho/terapia , Osteoartrite do Joelho/diagnósticoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark (GLA:D™), an evidence-based education and exercise program designed for conservative management of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), has been shown to benefit participants by reducing pain, improving function, and quality of life. Standardized reporting in the GLA:D databases enabled the measurement of self-reported and performance-based outcomes. There is a paucity of qualitative research on the participants' perceptions of this program, and it is important to understand whether participants' perceptions of the benefits of the program align with reported quantitative findings. METHODS: We conducted semi-structured telephone interviews with individuals who participated in the GLA:D program from January 2017 to December 2018 in Alberta, Canada. Data were analyzed using an interpretive description approach and thematic analysis to identify emergent themes and sub-themes associated with participants perceived benefits of the GLA:D program. We analyzed the data using NVivo Pro software. Member checking and bracketing were used to ensure the rigour of the analysis. RESULTS: 30 participants were interviewed (70% female, 57% rural, 73% knee OA). Most participants felt the program positively benefited them. Two themes emerged from the analysis: wellness and self-efficacy. Participants felt the program benefited their wellness, particularly with regard to pain relief, and improvements in mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Participants felt the program benefited them by promoting a sense of self-efficacy through improving the confidence to perform exercise and routine activities, as well as awareness, and motivation to manage their OA symptoms. Twenty percent of participants felt no benefits from the program due to experiencing increased pain and feeling their OA was too severe to participate. DISCUSSION: The GLA:D program was viewed as beneficial to most participants, this study also identified factors (e.g., severe OA, extreme pain) as to why some participants did not experience meaningful improvements. Early intervention with the GLA:D program prior to individuals experiencing severe OA could help increase the number of participants who experience benefits from their participation. CONCLUSION: As the GLA:D program expands across jurisdictions, providers of the program may consider recruitment earlier in disease progression and targeting those with mild and moderate OA.
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Terapia por Exercício , Osteoartrite do Quadril , Osteoartrite do Joelho , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Qualidade de Vida , Humanos , Feminino , Osteoartrite do Joelho/terapia , Osteoartrite do Joelho/psicologia , Masculino , Osteoartrite do Quadril/terapia , Osteoartrite do Quadril/psicologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Alberta , Entrevistas como Assunto , Autoeficácia , Educação de Pacientes como AssuntoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark (GLA:DTM) is an evidence-based program designed for individuals with symptomatic hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). This program has reported improvement in pain, quality of life and self-efficacy, as well as delays in joint replacement surgery for adults with moderate to severe hip or knee OA. Evaluations of GLA:DTM implementation in several countries have focused on effectiveness, training, and feasibility of the program primarily from the provider perspective. Our objective was to examine how the GLA:DTM program was perceived and experienced by individuals with hip and knee OA to inform on-going program refinement and implementation. METHODS: Thirty semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with participants who completed the GLA:DTM program in Alberta. An interpretive description approach was used to frame the study and thematic analysis was used to code the data and identify emergent themes and sub-themes associated with participants' experience and perception of the GLA:DTM program. RESULTS: Most participants had a positive experience of the GLA:DTM program and particularly enjoyed the group format, although some participants felt the group format prevented one-on-one support from providers. Three emergent themes related to acceptability were identified: accessible, adaptable, and supportive. Participants found the program to be accessible in terms of location, cost, and scheduling. They also felt the program was adaptable and allowed for individual attention and translatability into other settings. Finally, most participants found the group format to be motivating and fostered connections between participants. CONCLUSION: The GLA:DTM program was perceived as acceptable by most participants, yet the group format may not be useful for all individuals living with OA. Recommended improvements included adapting screening to identify those suited for the group format, providing program access earlier in the disease progression trajectory, modifying educational content based on participants' knowledge of OA and finally, providing refresher sessions after program completion.
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Osteoartrite do Quadril , Osteoartrite do Joelho , Adulto , Humanos , Osteoartrite do Joelho/cirurgia , Alberta , Qualidade de Vida , DorRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition causing disability and high healthcare costs. Alberta faces challenges with unnecessary referrals to specialists and long wait times. A province-wide standardized clinical care pathway based on evidence-based best practices can improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance patient outcomes. Implementing such pathways has shown success in other areas of healthcare in Alberta. This study developed a clinical decision-making pathway to standardize care and minimize uncertainty in assessment, diagnosis, and management. METHODS: A systematic rapid review identified existing tools and evidence that could support a comprehensive LBP clinical decision-making tool. Forty-seven healthcare professionals participated in four rounds of a modified Delphi approach to reach consensus on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting to primary care with LBP in Alberta, Canada. This project was a collaborative effort between Alberta Health Services' Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network (BJHSCN) and the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute (ABJHI). RESULTS: A province-wide expert panel consisting of professionals from different health disciplines and regions collaborated to develop an LBP clinical decision-making tool. This tool presents clinical care pathways for acute, subacute, and chronic LBP. It also provides guidance for history-taking, physical examination, patient education, and management. CONCLUSIONS: This clinical decision-making tool will help to standardize care, provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of LBP, and assist in clinical decision-making for primary care providers in both public and private sectors.
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Dor Lombar , Humanos , Alberta , Tomada de Decisão Clínica , Consenso , Dor Lombar/diagnóstico , Dor Lombar/terapia , Atenção Primária à SaúdeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: During COVID-19 healthcare systems had to make concessions to make room for the surge of COVID-19 patients requiring hospital and intensive care. Postponing surgeries was a common strategy; however, it is unclear how surgical care was delivered during this time of constraint. The objective of this study was to understand how surgical care was delivered and prioritized during the COVID-19 pandemic response. METHODS: This was an environmental scan following the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health methodology. This study was conducted in Canada; a universal, publicly funded healthcare system. Evidence sources on policies pertaining to the provision of surgical care between January 2020 and October 2022 were obtained from ministries of health, health services agencies and publicly funded hospitals across all 10 provinces and three territories. We synthesized the evidence sources using framework analysis. RESULTS: We identified 205 evidence sources that described six themes about the provision of surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic: the cycle of postponement and resumption; guidelines for triaging and prioritizing surgical cases; Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), and safety measures for surgical care during COVID-19, patient-centred care, and looking forward (recovery planning, leadership, and decision-making). CONCLUSION: This study provides a comprehensive understanding of how surgical care was disrupted and innovated during COVID-19 which can inform future strategies for providing effective and efficient surgical care during times of healthcare constraint.
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COVID-19 , Humanos , Canadá , Pandemias , Cuidados Críticos , Instalações de SaúdeRESUMO
Proper surgical attire is essential in decreasing surgical site infections; however, the effectiveness of the different types of headwear is a controversial topic. We conducted a narrative review based on studies identified through a focused literature search to summarize and critically assess evidence and opinions on the most appropriate type of headwear for OR personnel. We included 48 articles: 17 original research studies and 31 non-peer-reviewed articles of various types. Research published before 2014 mostly supports the complete coverage of all hair, which aligns with the 2015 AORN guidelines. However, more recent literature rebuts these guidelines and emphasizes the importance of clean headwear. Although earlier studies (published before 2017) lacked scientific rigor, later studies (published after 2017) have other various limitations, including missing data on compliance, surgery-related techniques, and surgical attire other than headwear. The findings from this review highlight the importance of solid evidence-based guidelines and expert collaboration.
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Vestimenta Cirúrgica , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica , HumanosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark (GLA:DTM ) program is an evidence-based education and exercise program designed for individuals with symptomatic hip and knee osteoarthritis. Launched in Denmark, it has been implemented across Europe, Australia, and North America. The authors assessed the feasibility of GLADTM implementation in Canada (Alberta) by applying the RE-AIM framework. An evaluation objective was to identify factors impacting the implementation of the program in both publicly funded and private rehabilitation settings, based on the experience of the initial cohort of providers and clinic leaders who set up and delivered the program. METHODS: Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with GLA:DTM -trained providers, managers, or directors of clinics across Alberta. Braun and Clarke's thematic approach was used to code the data and identify emergent categories and themes. Those relevant to the implementation were identified and by consensus, categorized as facilitators of and challenges to the implementation process. RESULTS: Eighteen GLA:DTM -trained providers and three clinic leaders from a range of clinical settings completed an interview. Seven common themes emerged in relation to implementation across the study settings. Three themes reflect facilitators of implementation (program acceptability by providers, multi-level support mechanisms, and program flexibility) and four implementation challenges (direct and indirect costs, lack of external referrals, program access issues, and lack of suitable space). The initial implementation of the program was exploratory with limited focus on long-term sustainability. CONCLUSIONS: The GLA:DTM program is a translatable program that can be implemented with relative ease in both public and private rehabilitation settings; however, costs, space constraints, and having an adequate referral base were noted challenges. Further work is warranted to explore equitable access across public and private settings and program sustainability.
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Osteoartrite do Quadril , Osteoartrite do Joelho , Humanos , Exercício Físico , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Terapia por ExercícioRESUMO
Objectives: Delays in access to specialty care and elective hip and knee total joint replacement (TJR) surgery remain a major concern among patients with osteoarthritis (OA) in Canada. Centralized intake systems as a wait time management strategy in the face of resource constraints can increase access and patient flow through the system but are not standard practice. We examine how wait time management strategies for the assessment and triaging referrals in a centralized intake system can inform quality improvement initiatives. Design: We developed a discrete-event simulation model using all referrals to the Edmonton Bone and Joint Centre centralized intake system from 2012 to 2016 for the base case model. We assessed the combined effect of three wait time management strategies: improved prioritization, improved sorting through screening, and increased conservative management. Outcomes were measured in terms of patient flow and wait times. Results: The screener sees more patient referrals (7094 compared to 6922), and the number of patients who proceed to surgery is reduced by 282 patients (4%) in the wait time management scenario compared to the base case model. Wait times from referral to surgery are reduced by 54 days for surgical patients. Furthermore, urgent surgical patients experienced lower wait times in all stages of care than non-urgent patients, with wait times from referral to surgery reduced by 86 days. Conclusions: Triaging processes addressing prioritization, screening and conservative management of non-surgical patients can improve patient flow and significantly reduce patient wait times in a centralized intake process for TJR.
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Introduction: The wait times crisis for hip and knee total joint replacement surgery has been a significant health care issue in Alberta and across Canada. Significant resource and financial efforts have been put forward to reduce wait times for surgery as a means of treating patients with osteoarthritis (OA), but the gains achieved were not sustained. Objective: To effectively address wait time issues, an alternative perspective on this problem is presented - that the wait times are an immediate problem for those needing surgery, but are also a symptom of the bigger issue of an inability of health care systems in Canada to address the needs of individuals with early OA with first-line treatment protocols. Discussion: In considering this more comprehensive understanding of the overall OA management problem, encapsulated by the concept of an "osteoarthritis funnel", we outline potential approaches for a solution on a systemic level that integrates services delivery, health care resource allocation and conceptualization of OA in research activities. It also emphasizes the need for a more effective and relevant program of research to address this complex problem that requires unique solutions. Conclusions: New approaches and understanding are needed to address integrated implementation of effective first-line treatments for newly diagnosed osteoarthritis to prevent the expanding demand for joint replacement surgery. While the focus here is on the Canadian perspective, the need to develop and implement better first-line treatments for those with early OA and those at risk for development of OA is not unique to Canada.
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OBJECTIVES: Hospitals introducing the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) face implementation challenges. To understand the work of embedding NSQIP into routine practice, we explored interactions between contextual factors and the work among implementation teams at the individual, team and organisational level to illuminate how to support and sustain NSQIP implementation. DESIGN: Qualitative interpretative study using thematic analysis. SETTING: Five contextually diverse hospital sites in Alberta, Canada, for in-depth interviewing and four additional hospitals for observation of NSQIP meetings. PARTICIPANTS: 9 Surgeon and Anaesthesiologist Champions; 6 Surgical Clinical Reviewers; 4 Directors and 1 Surgical Site Manager; 3 Operating Room Managers; 3 Quality Improvement Consultants; 1 Surgeon and 1 Provincial NSQIP Lead. METHODS: To capture context, process and the dynamic interplay between the two, we integrated the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) to guide data collection and analysis. 28 individual semi-structured interviews with key informants and observations with field notes of 10 NSQIP meetings were conducted. Data were coded deductively and inductively and analysed thematically. RESULTS: Key findings informed by CFIR describe the impact of Provincial Collaboratives, leadership support and resources to support NSQIP work. Key findings illuminated by NPT highlight how teams overcame mistrust in NSQIP through relationship building, creating formative spaces to inform collective understandings of NSQIP and inviting feedback from professional groups to cocreate quality improvement solutions. This approach led to increased engagement with NSQIP data and encouraged shifts in conversations within and between nursing and physician groups from problems to solutions based. CONCLUSIONS: The work the teams did to implement and sustain NSQIP highlights the need for time and resources to develop shared understandings of work processes, reorganise themselves to work together and understand how to help others in the surgical community interpret and value using NSQIP to improve care.
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Médicos , Melhoria de Qualidade , Alberta , Humanos , Liderança , Pesquisa QualitativaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To understand how surgical services have been reorganised during and following public health emergencies, particularly the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences for patients, healthcare providers and healthcare systems. DESIGN: A rapid scoping review. SETTING: We searched the MEDLINE, Embase and grey literature sources for documents and press releases from governments and surgical organisations or associations. PARTICIPANTS: Studies examining surgical service delivery during public health emergencies including COVID-19, and the impact on patients, providers and healthcare systems were included. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcomes were strategies implemented for the reorganisation of surgical services. Secondary were the impacts of reorganisation and resuming surgical services, such as: adverse events (including morbidity and mortality), primary care and emergency department visits, length of hospital and ICU stay, and changes to surgical waitlists. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-two studies were included in this review; 111 described reorganisation of surgical services, 55 described the consequences of reorganising surgical services; and 6 reported actions taken to rebuild surgical capacity in public health emergencies. Reorganisations of surgical services were grouped under six domains: case selection/triage, personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations and practice, workforce composition and deployment, outpatient and inpatient patient care, resident and fellow education, and the hospital or clinical environment. Service reorganisations led to large reductions in non-urgent surgical volumes, increases in surgical wait times and impacted medical training (ie, reduced case involvement) and patient outcomes (eg, increases in pain). Strategies for rebuilding surgical capacity were scarce but focused on the availability of staff, PPE and patient readiness for surgery as key factors to consider before resuming services. CONCLUSIONS: Reorganisation of surgical services in response to public health emergencies appears to be context dependent and has far-reaching consequences that must be better understood in order to optimise future health system responses to public health emergencies.
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COVID-19 , Pandemias , Pessoal de Saúde , Humanos , Equipamento de Proteção Individual , SARS-CoV-2RESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Timely access to rheumatologists remains a challenge in Alberta, a Canadian province with vast rural areas, whereas rheumatologists are primarily clustered in metro areas. To address the goal of timely and equitable access to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care, health planners require information at the regional and local level to determine the RA prevalence and the associated health care needs. METHODS: Using Alberta Health administrative databases, we identified RA-prevalent cases (April 1, 2015-March 31, 2016) on the basis of a validated case definition. Age- and sex-standardized prevalence rates per 1000 population members and the standardized rates ratio (SRR) were calculated. We applied Global Moran's I and Gi* hotspot analysis using three different weight matrices to explore the geospatial pattern of RA prevalence in Alberta. RESULTS: Among 38 350 RA cases (68% female; n = 26 236), the prevalence rate was 11.81 cases per 1000 population members (95% confidence interval [CI] 11.80-11.81) after age and sex standardization. Approximately 60% of RA cases resided in metro (Calgary and Edmonton) and moderate metro areas. The highest rate was observed in rural areas (14.46; 95% CI 14.45-14.47; SRR 1.28), compared with the lowest in metro areas (10.69; 95% CI 10.68-10.69; SRR 0.82). The RA prevalence across local geographic areas ranged from 4.7 to 30.6 cases. The Global Moran's I index was 0.15 using three different matrices (z-score 3.96-4.24). We identified 10 hotspots in the south and north rural areas and 18 cold spots in metro and moderate metro Calgary. CONCLUSION: The findings highlight notable rural-urban variation in RA prevalence in Alberta. Our findings can inform strategies aimed at reducing geographic disparities by targeting areas with high health care needs.
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OBJECTIVE: To describe a systems-level baseline evaluation of central intake (CI) and triage systems in arthritis care within Alberta, Canada. The specific objectives were to (1) describe a process for systems evaluation for the provision of arthritis care; (2) report the findings of the evaluation for different clinical sites that provide arthritis care; and (3) identify opportunities for improving appropriate and timely access based on the findings of the evaluation. METHODS: The study used a convergent mixed methods design. Surveys and semistructured interviews were the main data collection methods. Participants were recruited through 2 rheumatology clinics and 1 hip and knee clinic providing CI and triage, and included patients, referring physicians, specialists, and clinic staff who experienced CI processes. RESULTS: A total of 237 surveys were completed by patients (n = 169), referring physicians (n = 50), and specialists (n = 18). Interviews (n = 25) with care providers and patients provided insights to the survey data. Over 95% of referring physicians agreed that the current process of CI was satisfactory. Referring physicians and specialists reported issues with the referral process and perceived support in care for wait-listed patients. Patients reported positive experiences with access and navigation of arthritis care services but expressed concerns around communication and receiving minimal support for self-management of their arthritis before and after receiving specialist care. CONCLUSION: This baseline evaluation of CI and triage for arthritis care indicates satisfaction with the service, but areas that require further consideration are referral completion, timely waiting lists, and further supporting patients to self-manage their arthritis.
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Artrite , Listas de Espera , Alberta , Artrite/diagnóstico , Artrite/terapia , Humanos , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
Following a detailed review of orders entered into a clinical information system, we propose a framework to define computerized physician order entry types and a more useful formula for calculating order entry rate.