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He R, Bhat S, Varghese C, Rossaak J, Keane C, Baraza W, Wells CI. Interventions to Improve Patient Care on Surgical Ward Rounds: A Systematic Review. World J Surg 2023; 47:3159-3174. [PMID: 37857927 PMCID: PMC10694108 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07221-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ward rounds are an essential component of surgical and perioperative care. However, the relative effectiveness of different interventions to improve the quality of surgical ward rounds remains uncertain. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of various ward round interventions among surgical patients. METHODS A systematic literature search of the MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE (OVID), Scopus, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), and PsycInfo databases was performed on 7 October 2022 in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. All studies investigating surgical ward round quality improvement strategies with measurable outcomes were included. Data were analysed via narrative synthesis based on commonly reported themes. RESULTS A total of 28 studies were included. Most were cohort studies (n = 25), followed by randomised controlled trials (n = 3). Checklists/proformas were utilised most commonly (n = 22), followed by technological (n = 3), personnel (n = 2), and well-being (n = 1) quality improvement strategies. The majority of checklist interventions (n = 21, 95%) showed significant improvements in documentation compliance, staff understanding, or patient satisfaction. Other less frequently reported ward round interventions demonstrated improvements in communication, patient safety, and reductions in patient stress levels. CONCLUSIONS Use of checklists, technology, personnel, and well-being improvement strategies have been associated with improvements in ward round documentation, communication, as well as staff and patient satisfaction. Future studies should investigate the ease of implementation and long-term durability of these interventions, in addition to their impact on clinically relevant outcomes such as patient morbidity and mortality.
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- Reuben He
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Surgical and Translational Research Centre, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Surgical and Translational Research Centre, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Surgery, Te Whatu Ora MidCentral, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Surgical and Translational Research Centre, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of General Surgery, Tauranga Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Surgical and Translational Research Centre, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Surgical and Translational Research Centre, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of General Surgery, Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Surgical and Translational Research Centre, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Department of General Surgery, Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Fang TY, Hsu SY, Su JM, Wang PC. Development of a mobile tele-education system to assist remote otolaryngology learning during COVID-19 pandemic. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE UPDATE 2023; 3:100102. [PMID: 36925661 PMCID: PMC9995394 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpbup.2023.100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background Developing clinical thinking competence (CTC) is crucial for physicians, but effective methods for cultivation and evaluation are a significant challenge. Classroom teaching and paper-and-pencil tests are insufficient, and clinical field learning is difficult to implement, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Simulation learning is a useful alternative, but existing methods, e.g., OSCE, 3D AR/VR, and SimMan, have limitations in terms of time, space, and cost. Objective This study aims to present the design and development of an Otolaryngology Mobile Tele-education System (OMTS) to facilitate CTC learning, and to evaluate the system's usability with senior otolaryngology experts. Methods The OMTS system utilizes the convenience of mobile learning and the touch function of mobile devices to assist users (medical students or post-graduate physicians) in learning CTC remotely. Clinical knowledge and system functions in the OMTS system are defined by senior experts based on required CTC learning cases. Through simulated clinical case scenarios, users can engage in interactive clinical inquiry, practice required physical and laboratory examinations, make treatment decisions based on simulated responses, and understand and correct learning problems through a diagnostic report for effective learning. Usability testing of the OMTS system was evaluated by three senior otolaryngology experts using measurements of content validity, system usability, and mental workload during their available time and location. Results Statistical results of experts' evaluation showed that the OMTS system has good content validity, marginal-to-acceptable system usability, and moderate mental workload. Experts agreed that the system was efficient, professional, and usable for learning, although the practicality of the clinical inquiry and hands-on practice functions could be improved further. Conclusions Based on the OMTS system, users can efficiently hands-on practice and learn clinical cases in otolaryngology, and understand and correct their problems according to the diagnostic report. Therefore, the OMTS system can be expected to facilitate CTC learning according to experts' evaluation.
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- Te-Yung Fang
- Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Information and Learning Technology, National University of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Byun YS, Park SK, Sakong J, Jeon MJ. Performance assessment on the Korean Computerized Neurobehavioral Test using a mobile device and a conventional computer: an experimental study. Ann Occup Environ Med 2018; 30:55. [PMID: 30181883 PMCID: PMC6114805 DOI: 10.1186/s40557-018-0264-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The Korean Computerized Neurobehavioral Test (KCNT) is a psychological assessment tool used as part of Workers’ Special Health Examinations in Korea. Due to the spread of mobile technology, this study aimed to compare results of the KCNT administered on a tablet PC versus a desktop computer, and, therefore, assess the clinical applicability of mobile devices. Methods A total of 72 participants enrolled in this study. Their age, sex, and years of formal education were collected during an interview, as well as their typing speed. The test battery comprised five subtests: Simple Reaction Time test, Choice Reaction Time test, Digit Addition test, Symbol-Digit Substitution test, and Finger Tapping Speed test. Participants repeated the KCNT test battery in a randomly assigned order using four different testing systems: a desktop computer equipped with a conventional 106-key keyboard (System 1), a desktop computer equipped with a simplified keyboard (System 2), a tablet PC with a simplified 17-key on-screen keyboard (System 3), and a tablet PC equipped with a simplified keyboard (System 4). Results Results of the Digit Addition test did not differ significantly for different testing systems. In contrast, results of the Simple Reaction Time test, Choice Reaction Time test, Symbol-Digit Substitution test, and Finger Tapping test were lower for the tablet PC (Systems 3 and 4) compared to the desktop computer (Systems 1 and 2). Systems 1 and 2 did not show significantly different results. Performance on System 3 was inferior to that on System 4, only for the Choice Reaction Time test and Finger Tapping Speed test. There were also significant differences in performance by computer familiarity when adjusted for age and education; however, the performance of each group on the test systems showed similar patterns. Conclusions It is not recommended to use a tablet PC to administer the KCNT to evaluate neurobehavioral performance for the Simple Reaction Time test and Choice Reaction Time test; however, tablet PCs with an on-screen keyboard may be used to perform the Digit Addition test, and the Symbol-Digit Substitution test and Finger Tapping Speed test to a limited degree.
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- Young Seok Byun
- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, 3rd floor, Yeong-ui-gwan, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, 3rd floor, Yeong-ui-gwan, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, 3rd floor, Yeong-ui-gwan, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415 Republic of Korea.,2Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Yeungnam University Hospital, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415 Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, 3rd floor, Yeong-ui-gwan, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415 Republic of Korea.,2Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Yeungnam University Hospital, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415 Republic of Korea
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McKnight R, Franko O. HIPAA Compliance with Mobile Devices Among ACGME Programs. J Med Syst 2016; 40:129. [PMID: 27079578 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-016-0489-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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To analyze self-reported HIPAA compliance with mobile technologies among residents, fellows, and attendings at ACGME training programs. A digital survey was sent to 678 academic institutions over a 1-month period. 2427 responses were analyzed using Chi-squared tests for independence. Post-hoc Bonferroni correction was applied for all comparisons between training levels, clinical setting, and specialty. 58 % of all residents self-report violating HIPAA by sharing protected health information (PHI) via text messaging with 27 % reporting they do it "often" or "routinely" compared to 15-19 % of attendings. For all specialties, 35 % of residents use text messaging photo or video sharing with PHI. Overall, 5 % of respondents "often" or "routinely" used HIPAA compliant (HCApps) with no significant differences related to training level. 20 % of residents admitted to using non-encrypted email at some point. 53 % of attendings and 41 % of residents utilized encrypted email routinely. Physicians from surgical specialties compared to non-surgical specialties demonstrated higher rates of HIPAA violations with SMS use (35 % vs. 17.7 %), standard photo/video messages (16.3 % vs. 4.7 %), HCApps (10.9 % vs. 4.9 %), and non-HCApps (5.6 % vs 1.5 %). The most significant barriers to complying with HIPAA were inconvenience (58 %), lack of knowledge (37 %), unfamiliarity (34 %), inaccessible (29 %) and habit (24 %). Medical professionals must acknowledge that despite laws to protect patient confidentiality in the era of mobile technology, over 50 % of current medical trainees knowingly violate these rules regularly despite the threat of severe consequences. The medical community must further examine the reason for these inconsistencies and work towards possible solutions.
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- Randall McKnight
- University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Mary S. Stern Fellowship, 538 Oak Street, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA.
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