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Pandey S, Goldberg JI, Kapoor-Hintzen N, Stabler S, Nelson JE. Beyond 9 to 5: Expansion of an Inpatient Specialist Palliative Care Service to 24/7 Onsite Presence. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2022; 24:E233-E239. [PMID: 35666762 PMCID: PMC10028388 DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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For seriously ill hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of cancer, there exists a need for specialist palliative care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This article describes the expansion of a palliative care consult service in a metropolitan, dedicated cancer hospital to provide 24/7 specialist palliative care including onsite overnight presence by advanced practice registered nurses and to evaluate the impact of this change on nighttime utilization of the consult service. Inpatient management encounters and outpatient calls were compared before and after the expansion. The onsite availability of a palliative care specialist between midnight and 8 am increased from less than 10% of the time in 2019 to 100% of the time in 2021. The number of inpatient overnight calls and pages increased from a median of 4 to 16, and the number of follow-up visits evaluated increased from a median of 0 to 6. However, the number of overnight palliative care consults and outpatient calls evaluated did not change significantly. Expansion of a hospital-based palliative care service to include 24/7 onsite overnight presence increased patient, family, and night staff access to high-quality palliative care, prompt symptom management, and staff coaching on primary palliative care skills.
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Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Acute and Critical Care: A Concise Review of the Literature and Data 2008-2018. Crit Care Med 2020; 47:1442-1449. [PMID: 31414993 PMCID: PMC6750122 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000003925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To provide a concise review of the literature and data pertaining to the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, collectively called advanced practice providers, in ICU and acute care settings. DATA SOURCES Detailed search strategy using the databases PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature for the time period from January 2008 to December 2018. STUDY SELECTION Studies addressing nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or advanced practice provider care in the ICU or acute care setting. DATA EXTRACTION Relevant studies were reviewed, and the following aspects of each study were identified, abstracted, and analyzed: study population, study design, study aims, methods, results, and relevant implications for critical care practice. DATA SYNTHESIS Five systematic reviews, four literature reviews, and 44 individual studies were identified, reviewed, and critiqued. Of the research studies, the majority were retrospective with others being observational, quasi-experimental, or quality improvement, along with two randomized control trials. Overall, the studies assessed a variety of effects of advanced practice provider care, including on length of stay, mortality, and quality-related metrics, with a majority demonstrating similar or improved patient care outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Over the past 10 years, the number of studies assessing the impact of advanced practice providers in acute and critical care settings continue to increase. Collectively, these studies identify the value of advanced practice providers in patient care management, continuity of care, improved quality and safety metrics, patient and staff satisfaction, and on new areas of focus including enhanced educational experience of residents and fellows.
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Shih AW, Morrison D, Sekhon AS, Lin Y, Chargé S, Chipperfield K, Beaveridge J. Educating the next frontier of transfusionists: a transfusion camp pilot program for nurse practitioners. Transfusion 2020; 60:1142-1148. [PMID: 32196684 DOI: 10.1111/trf.15755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blood transfusion is common and potentially lifesaving but is associated with risk and overuse. Nurse practitioners (NPs) in multidisciplinary care teams are increasingly expanding their scope of practice to transfusion medicine (TM). Resources aimed at NPs are lacking, and little is known about NP TM knowledge. Thus, we developed a pilot TM curriculum for NP credentialing and assessed its impact. METHODS NP leads and TM directors adapted the successful Canadian Transfusion Camp for medical postgraduate trainees into a 3-day curriculum for NPs. Two modalities were used to assess the pilot: 1) a participant demographics survey and needs assessment; and 2) the validated BEST-TEST knowledge assessment exam administered before and after the course. RESULTS Of the 23 volunteer participants, the majority reported prescribing blood products within the last year, primarily red blood cells. Minimal opportunities to undertake continuing medical education in TM were identified. NPs often used preprinted order forms, consultation with physicians sharing care, or local fact sheets to guide transfusion; rather than TM physician consultation or guidelines. Exam scores significantly improved after the course (before, 35.2% vs. after, 50.3%; p = 0.005), suggesting average initial knowledge being below medical postgraduate trainee-level improving to postgraduate trainee level. Questions on appropriate transfusion triggers and correct recipient identification were most correctly answered; and responses to transfusion reaction questions required improvement. CONCLUSIONS Our needs assessment suggests that TM resources for NPs are relevant but lacking. Our initiative supports the generalizability, scalability, and effectiveness of the Transfusion Camp program. Further implementation, refinement, and future impact assessments are required.
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- Andrew W Shih
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- British Columbia Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,British Columbia Provincial Blood Coordinating Office, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Education and Safety in Transfusion (QUEST) Research Program, University of Toronto Quality in Utilization, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Innovation, Canadian Blood Services, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,British Columbia Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Maxim T, Alvarez A, Hojberg Y, Antoku D, Moneme C, Singleton A, Park C, Matsushima K. Family satisfaction in the trauma and surgical intensive care unit: another important quality measure. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2019; 4:e000302. [PMID: 31467981 PMCID: PMC6699722 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2019-000302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background A growing body of research has explored patient satisfaction as one of the healthcare quality measures. To date, scarce data are available regarding family experience in the trauma and surgical intensive care unit (TSICU). The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the results of a family satisfaction survey in the TSICU. Methods Family members of patients at a level 1 trauma center were invited to participate in this study after 72 hours of intensive care unit stay. Participants completed a modified version of the Family Satisfaction in the Intensive Care Unit questionnaire, a validated survey measuring family satisfaction with care and decision-making. Data collection spanned from April 2016 to July 2017. Patient characteristics were compiled from the medical record. Quantitative analysis was performed using a 5-point Likert score, converted to a scale of 0 (poor) to 100 (excellent). Results The overall response rate was 78.6%. Of the 103 family members for 88 patients, most were young (median age: 41 years) and female (75%). Language fluency was 44.6% English-only, 31.7% Spanish-only, and 23.8% bilingual. Mean summary family satisfaction scores (±SD) were 80.6±26.4 for satisfaction with care, 79.3±27.1 for satisfaction with decision-making, and 80.1±26.7 for total satisfaction. Respondents were less satisfied with the frequency of communication with physicians (70.7±27.4) and language translation (73.2±31.2). Discussion Overall family satisfaction with the care provided to patients in the TSICU is high, although opportunities for improvement were noted in the frequency of communication between physicians and family and language translation services. Further quality improvement projects are warranted. Level of evidence Care management study: level V.
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- Tom Maxim
- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Aubron C, Kandane-Rathnayake RK, Andrianopoulos N, Westbrook A, Engelbrecht S, Ozolins I, Bailey M, Murray L, Cooper DJ, Wood EM, McQuilten ZK. Day or overnight transfusion in critically ill patients: does it matter? Vox Sang 2018; 113:275-282. [PMID: 29392786 DOI: 10.1111/vox.12635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Revised: 12/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The timing of blood administration in critically ill patients is first driven by patients' needs. This study aimed to define the epidemiology and significance of overnight transfusion in critically ill patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a post hoc analysis of a prospective multicentre observational study including 874 critically ill patients receiving red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma (FFP) or cryoprecipitate. Characteristics of patients receiving blood only during the day (8 am up until 8 pm) were compared to those receiving blood only overnight (8 pm up until 8 am). Characteristics of transfusion were compared, and factors independently associated with major bleeding were analysed. RESULTS The 287 patients transfused during the day only had similar severity and mortality to the 258 receiving blood products overnight only. Although bleeding-related admission diagnoses were similar, major bleeding was the indication for transfusion in 12% of patients transfused in daytime only versus 30% of patients transfused at night only (P < 0·001). Similar total amount of blood products were transfused at day and night (2856 versus 2927); however, patients were more likely to receive FFP and cryoprecipitate at night compared with daytime. Overnight transfusion was independently associated with increased odds of major bleeding (odds ratio, 3·16, 95% confidence interval, 2·00-5·01). CONCLUSION Transfusion occurs evenly across day and night in ICU; nonetheless, there are differences in type of blood products administered that reflect differences in indication. Critically ill patients were more likely to receive blood for major bleeding at night irrespective of admission diagnosis.
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- C Aubron
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Médecine Intensive Réanimation, Brest University Hospital - Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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