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Fong MC, Russell D, Gao O, Franzosa E. Contextual Forces Shaping Home-Based Health Care Services Between 2010 and 2020: Insights From the Social-Ecological Model and Organizational Theory. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2023; 63:1117-1128. [PMID: 35921664 PMCID: PMC9384634 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Demands for home-based care have surged alongside population aging, preferences for aging in place, policy-driven reforms incentivizing lower hospital utilization, and public concerns around coronavirus disease 2019 transmissions in institutional care settings. However, at both macro and micro levels, sociopolitical, and infrastructural contexts are not aligned with the operational needs of home health care organizations, presenting obstacles to home health care equity. We integrate the social-ecological model and organizational theory to highlight contextual forces shaping the delivery of home-based care services between 2010 and 2020. Placing home-based health care organizations at the center of observation, we discuss patterns and trends of service delivery as systematic organizational behaviors reflecting the organizations' adaptations and responses to their surrounding forces. In this light, we consider the implications of provision and access to home care services for health equity, discuss topics that are understudied, and provide recommendations for home-based health care organizations to advance home health care equity. The article represents a synthesis of recent literature and our research and industry experiences.
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- Mei-Chia Fong
- Business Intelligence and Analytics, VNS Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Center for Home Care Policy & Research, VNS Health, New York, USA
- Department of Sociology, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA
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- Business Intelligence and Analytics, VNS Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
- Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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Cotton K, Booth RG, McMurray J, Treesh R. Understanding health information exchange processes within Canadian long-term care: A scoping review. Int J Older People Nurs 2023; 18:e12501. [PMID: 36117493 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12501] [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: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Providing supportive care to long-term care residents with complex medical conditions generates substantial amounts of health information. This information must be documented, shared and acted upon by the various care providers within the circle of care. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this scoping review is to describe the current digital health information exchange (HIE) processes used within Canadian long-term care facilities (LTCFs). METHODS The scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's approach to the methodology. Electronic databases (e.g. CINAHL, MEDLINE and SCOPUS) were searched between 2010 and 2020 using terms including 'health information exchange', 'communication' and 'health information technology'. Articles were included if they were Canadian-based and relevant to our definition of health information exchange. RESULTS The search yielded 2091 citations for title and abstract screening; 78 citations were selected for independent full-text review, 42 of those met study criteria. The findings revealed gaps between the expectations of HIE for quality health care and the realities of HIE processes that impact the provision of care in long-term care. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that increased provider engagement and effective use of HIE processes is recommended to improve the safety and quality of health care in the long-term care sector. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE HIE implementation should be preceded a review of various aspects of workflow to identify information gaps and inefficiencies that can be addressed by digitization.
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- Kendra Cotton
- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Lazaridis School of Business & Economics/Community Health, Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Omeally-Soto S, Zhong J, Boafo J, Wu B, Brody AA, Riffin C, Sadarangani TR. Warning Signs of Acute Infectious Disease-Related Illness in Persons Living With Dementia: Perspectives of Primary Care Providers, Adult Day Service Center Staff, and Family Care Partners. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 2022; 61:35-43. [PMID: 36198122 PMCID: PMC10079777 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20220929-02] [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] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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In the current study, we conducted one-on-one interviews with primary care providers (PCPs) and family care partners (FCPs) and held focus groups with interdisciplinary adult day service center (ADSC) staff to understand the perspectives of care providers across community settings regarding early warning signs of acute illnesses in persons living with dementia (PLWD). We used content analysis to analyze qualitative data. Warning signs of acute illnesses in PLWD fell into one of five categories, including new onset changes in (a) physical functions, (b) moods or behaviors (psychological), (c) social interactions, (d) speech, or (e) appearance. FCPs (n = 11) focused on physical changes, whereas ADSC staff (n = 33) emphasized changes in speech and social interactions in addition to the other categories. Although ADSC staff and PCPs (n = 22) focused on changes in functions and moods, each group described these changes differently. ADSC staff possess rich information that can be used to identify acute changes in PLWD and describe a broader range of warning signs compared to PCPs and FCPs. FCPs may benefit from further training in distinguishing between normal disease progression and acute illness. Future research should focus on the implementation of standardized tools across community-based care providers to simplify the identification and reporting of early warning signs in PLWD. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(x), xx-xx.].
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Nursing Leadership – Transforming the Work Environment in Nursing Homes. Nurs Clin North Am 2022; 57:299-314. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2022.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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St Clair B, Jorgensen M, Georgiou A. Incidence of adverse incidents in residential aged care. AUST HEALTH REV 2021; 46:405-413. [PMID: 34662271 DOI: 10.1071/ah21090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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ObjectiveAdverse incident research within residential aged care facilities (RACFs) is increasing and there is growing awareness of safety and quality issues. However, large-scale evidence identifying specific areas of need and at-risk residents is lacking. This study used routinely collected incident management system data to quantify the types and rates of adverse incidents experienced by residents of RACFs.MethodsA concurrent mixed-methods design was used to examine 3 years of incident management report data from 72 RACFs in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Qualitative thematic analysis of free-text incident descriptions was undertaken to group adverse incidents into categories. The rates and types of adverse incidents based on these categories were calculated and then compared using incidence rate ratios (IRRs).ResultsDeidentified records of 11 987 permanent residents (aged ≥65 years; mean (±s.d.) age 84 ± 8 years) from the facilities were included. Of the 60 268 adverse incidents, falls were the most common event (36%), followed by behaviour-related events (33%), other impacts and injuries (22%) and medication errors (9%). The number of adverse incidents per resident ranged from 0 (42%) to 171, with a median of 2. Women (IRR 0.804; P < 0.001) and residents with low care needs (IRR 0.652; P < 0.001) were significantly less likely to adverse incidents compared with men and residents with high care needs respectively.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that data already collected within electronic management systems can provide crucial baseline information about the risk levels that adverse incidents pose to older Australians living in RACFs.What is known about the topic?To date, research into aged care adverse incidents has typically focused on single incident types in small studies involving mitigation strategies. Little has been published quantifying the multiple adverse incidents experienced by residents of aged care facilities or reporting organisation-wide rates of adverse incidents.What does this paper add?This paper adds to the growing breadth of Australian aged care research by providing baseline information on the rates and types of adverse incidents in RACFs across a large and representative provider.What are the implications for practitioners?This research demonstrates that the wealth of data captured by aged care facilities' incident management information systems can be used to provide insight into areas of commonly occurring adverse incidents. Better use of this information could greatly enhance strategic planning of quality improvement activities and the care provided to residents.
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- Bella St Clair
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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Wild K, Sharma N, Mattek N, Karlawish J, Riley T, Kaye J. Application of In-Home Monitoring Data to Transition Decisions in Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Usability Study. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e18806. [PMID: 33439144 PMCID: PMC7840292 DOI: 10.2196/18806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Continuous in-home monitoring of older adults can provide rich and sensitive data capturing subtle behavioral and cognitive changes. Our previous work has identified multiple metrics that describe meaningful trends in daily activities over time. The continuous, multidomain nature of this technology may also serve to inform caregivers of the need for higher levels of care to maintain the health and safety of at-risk older adults. Accordingly, care decisions can be based on objective, systematically assessed real-time data. OBJECTIVE This study deployed a suite of in-home monitoring technologies to detect changing levels of care needs in residents of independent living units in 7 retirement communities and to assess the efficacy of computer-based tools in informing decisions regarding care transitions. METHODS Continuous activity data were presented via an interactive, web-based tool to the staff identified in each facility who were involved in decisions regarding transitions in care among residents. Comparisons were planned between outcomes for residents whose data were shared and those whose data were not made available to the staff. Staff use of the data dashboard was monitored throughout the study, and exit interviews with the staff were conducted to explicate staff interaction with the data platform. Residents were sent weekly self-report questionnaires to document any health- or care-related changes. RESULTS During the study period, 30 of the 95 residents (32%) reported at least one incidence of new or increased provision of care; 6 residents made a permanent move to a higher level of care within their communities. Despite initial enthusiasm and an iterative process of refinement of measures and modes of data presentation based on staff input, actual inspection and therefore the use of resident data were well below expectation. In total, 11 of the 25 staff participants (44%) logged in to the activity dashboard throughout the study. Survey data and in-depth interviews provided insight into the mismatch between intended and actual use. CONCLUSIONS Most continuous in-home monitoring technology acceptance models focus on perceived usefulness and ease of use and equate the intent to use technology with actual use. Our experience suggests otherwise. We found that multiple intervening variables exist between perceived usefulness, intent to use, and actual use. Ethical, institutional, and social factors are considered in their roles as determinants of use.
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- Katherine Wild
- Department of Neurology, Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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MacEachern L, Cranley L, Curran J, Keefe J. The role of motivation in the diffusion of innovations in Canada's long-term care sector: a qualitative study. Implement Sci Commun 2020; 1:79. [PMID: 32984845 PMCID: PMC7513489 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-020-00069-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Long-term care facilities offer shelter and care for Canadian seniors; however, there are great variances in the quality of care that is provided to older adults across facilities. One factor that could contribute to this variation in quality is the diffusion and implementation of advice and innovations within this sector. This study sought to understand the motivations of identified opinion leaders within the Canadian long-term care sector to disseminate advice within their social networks. Research questions addressed specific drivers of motivation and the potential outcomes of having motivated opinion leaders present within interpersonal advice-seeking networks with respect to diffusion and implementation of innovations in the Canadian long-term care sector. Methods This secondary analysis study analyzed semi-structured qualitative interviews with opinion leaders (n = 13) and advice seekers of opinion leaders (n = 13) from a national, social network study, Advice Seeking Networks in Long Term Care (Cranley et al. 2019; Dearing et al. 2017). Constant comparison analysis was used and supported by a theoretical framework developed from diffusion of innovation theory and the COM-B framework. Results The motivations of opinion leaders in the Canadian long-term care sector were represented across seven themes: obligations of the position, value of education, systemness, relationships, supportiveness, passion, and caring nature. Conclusions This research provides further evidence that opinion leaders in the long-term care sector are motivated individuals and that they are using this motivation as a driver to create change and improve care practices. As residents of the long-term care sector continue to increase in number and complexity, the presence of motivated opinion leaders represents a promising outlook for the future through achieving specific outcomes such as the diffusion and implementation of innovations, an increased sense of community within the network, and increased readiness for the future.
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- Lauren MacEachern
- Institute for Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Suite 425, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1P8 Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Suite 130, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1P8 Canada
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- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, 5869 University Avenue, Room 121, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2 Canada
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- Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, Department of Family Studies and Gerontology, Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Room 202, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2 J6 Canada
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Tuinman A, de Greef MHG, Finnema EJ, Nieweg RMB, Krijnen WP, Roodbol PF. The consistency between planned and actually given nursing care in long-terminstitutional care. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:564-570. [PMID: 32238268 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.03.001] [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: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Continuous information exchange between healthcare professionals is facilitated by individualized care plans. Compliance with the planned care as documented in care plans is important to provide person-centered care which contributes to the continuity of care and quality of care outcomes. Using the Nursing Interventions Classification, this study examined the consistency between documented and actually provided interventions by type of nursing staff with 150 residents in long-term institutional care. The consistency was especially high for basic (93%) and complex (79%) physiological care. To a lesser extent for interventions in the behavioral domain (66%). Except for the safety domain, the probability that documented interventions were provided was high for all domains (≥ 91%, p > 0.05). NAs generally provided the interventions as documented. Findings suggest that HCAs worked beyond there scope of practice. The results may have implications for the deployment of nursing staff and are of importance to managers.
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- Astrid Tuinman
- Department of Health and Well-being, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
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- Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Living, Wellbeing and Care for Older People, NHL University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- School of Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Science, Section of Nursing Research, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Alexander GL, Georgiou A, Doughty K, Hornblow A, Livingstone A, Dougherty M, Jacobs S, Fisk MJ. Advancing health information technology roadmaps in long term care. Int J Med Inform 2020; 136:104088. [PMID: 32120318 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2020.104088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our purpose is to provide evidence that health information technology should be a mainstay of all future health and social support services for older people globally, both within and across community and residential care services. METHODS This work was conducted in two phases. In phase I, the authors conducted a focused exploration by selecting a convenience sample of four long term care health information technology roadmaps, developed by members of four different long term care health information technology collaboratives in United States, Australia, United Kingdom, and New Zealand. During Phase II the research team carried out an extensive systematic review of existing literature sources (2000-2018) to support roadmap assumptions. RESULTS Using converging domains and content, we offer recommendations among five aged care roadmap domains: Strategy/Vision, Continuing Care Community, Services and Support Provided, External Clinical Support, and Administrative. Within these domains we provide recommendations in five content areas: Innovation, Policy, Evaluation, Delivery Systems and Human Resources. We recommend future strategies for LTC HIT roadmaps that include 61 emphasis areas in aged care in these content areas and domains. CONCLUSIONS The roadmap provides a navigation tool for LTC leaders to take a strategic and comprehensive approach as they harness the potential of health information technologies to address the challenges and opportunities of LTC in the future.
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- Gregory L Alexander
- University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing S415, Columbia, MO 65211.
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, NSW Australia 2109.
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- Director at i-Centre for Usable Home Technology, Caernarfon, Gwynedd United Kingdom.
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- Research and Development Lead, Global Community Resourcing, 1/747 Lytton Road, Murarrie, QLD 4172.
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- Sr. Health Informatics Research Scientist, RTI International, Digital Health Policy & Standards.
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- Senior Lecturer, The School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92-019, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland NZ 1142.
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- Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility, De Montfort University, Leicester., Director, Telehealth Quality Group EEIG.
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Cross DA, McCullough JS, Banaszak‐Holl J, Adler‐Milstein J. Health information exchange between hospital and skilled nursing facilities not associated with lower readmissions. Health Serv Res 2019; 54:1335-1345. [PMID: 31602639 PMCID: PMC6863235 DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether an electronic health record (EHR) portal to enable health information exchange (HIE) between a hospital and three skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) reduced likelihood of patient readmission. SETTING/DATA Secondary data; all discharges from a large academic medical center to SNFs between July 2013 and March 2017, combined with portal usage records from SNFs with HIE access. DESIGN We use difference-in-differences to determine whether portal implementation reduced likelihood of readmission over time for patients discharged to HIE-enabled SNFs, relative to those discharged to nonenabled facilities. Additional descriptive analyses of audit log data characterize portal use within enabled facilities. DATA COLLECTION Encounter-level clinical EHR data were merged with EHR audit log data that captured portal usage in the timeframe associated with a patient transition from hospital to SNF. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Declines in likelihood of 30-day readmission were not significantly different for patients in HIE-enabled vs control SNFs (diff-in-diff = 0.022; P = .431). We observe similar null effects with shorter readmission windows. The portal was used for 46 percent of discharges, with significant usage pattern variation within/across facilities. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of a hospital-SNF EHR portal did not reduce readmissions from enabled SNFs. Emergent HIE use cases need to be better defined and leveraged for design and implementation that generates value in the context of postacute transitions.
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- Dori A. Cross
- Division of Health Policy and ManagementSchool of Public HealthUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesota
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- Department of Health Management and PolicySchool of Public HealthUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichigan
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- School of Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVic.Australia
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of California San FranciscoSan FranciscoCalifornia
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Dahm MR, Georgiou A, Balandin S, Hill S, Hemsley B. Health Information Infrastructure for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Living in Supported Accommodation: Communication, Co-Ordination and Integration of Health Information. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2019; 34:91-99. [PMID: 29068261 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2017.1384431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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People with intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) commonly have complex health care needs, but little is known about how their health information is managed in supported accommodation, and across health services providers. This study aimed to describe the current health information infrastructure (i.e., how data and information are collected, stored, communicated, and used) for people with I/DD living in supported accommodation in Australia. It involved a scoping review and synthesis of research, policies, and health documents relevant in this setting. Iterative database and hand searches were conducted across peer-reviewed articles internationally in English and grey literature in Australia (New South Wales) up to September 2015. Data were extracted from the selected relevant literature and analyzed for content themes. Expert stakeholders were consulted to verify the authors' interpretations of the information and content categories. The included 286 sources (peer-reviewed n = 27; grey literature n = 259) reflect that the health information for people with I/DD in supported accommodation is poorly communicated, coordinated and integrated across isolated systems. 'Work-as-imagined' as outlined in policies, does not align with 'work-as-done' in reality. This gap threatens the quality of care and safety of people with I/DD in these settings. The effectiveness of the health information infrastructure and services for people with I/DD can be improved by integrating the information sources and placing people with I/DD and their supporters at the centre of the information exchange process.
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- Maria R Dahm
- a Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation , Macquarie University
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- a Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation , Macquarie University
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- b School of Health and Social Development , Faculty of Health, Deakin University
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- c Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health , La Trobe University
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- d School of Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of Education and Arts , The University of Newcastle
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Siette J, Georgiou A, Jorgensen M, O'Donnell C, Westbrook J. Integrating social engagement instruments into Australian community aged care assessments to enhance service provision. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2018; 26:810-818. [PMID: 30074657 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Rich social relationships contribute to improved well-being and health outcomes, yet aged care client assessments tend to focus almost exclusively on physical issues. We aim to explore the experiences of aged care staff following their use of social engagement and well-being instruments as part of routine assessments for home-care clients. The social engagement (Australian Community Participation Questionnaire, ACPQ) and well-being (ICEpop CAPability Measure for Older Adults, ICECAP-O) instruments were embedded into the centralised information system of an Australian aged care provider. Staff administered these instruments during routine client assessments across a 9-month period involving 289 assessments. Semistructured interviews with 12 staff members were conducted and themes explored using qualitative content analysis. Key factors related to the acceptability of instrument adoption were found. Staff reported the instruments were convenient to use and were valuable in eliciting information for care plan development. Staff found that the instruments complemented their standard assessment procedures and did not disrupt their routine workload. They emphasised that the information gained greatly assisted their discussions with clients, identified social needs, and enhanced client involvement in decisions about desired services. There were also some challenging elements, including staff concerns regarding their ability to deal with emotional responses from clients evoked by the survey questions. ACPQ and ICECAP-O are useful tools for identifying psychosocial client needs, are feasible for use by large-scale aged care organisations and provide valuable information to guide decision-making about services. Future research should identify the long-term effects on improving social participation and client outcomes.
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- Joyce Siette
- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Medication Management in Municipality-Based Healthcare: A Time and Motion Study of Nurses. Home Healthc Now 2018; 36:238-246. [PMID: 29979305 DOI: 10.1097/nhh.0000000000000671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objective of this observational time and motion study was to increase our understanding of how nurses in home healthcare currently distribute their work time with a focus on the medication management process. The research was conducted in four municipalities in the southern part of Sweden. Participants were nurses working in home healthcare. The study measured proportion of time, comparison of proportions of time, proportion of time spent multitasking, and rate of interruptions per hour. Of total observed time, 20.4% was spent on medication management and of these tasks the highest proportion of time was spent on communications and dispensing medications. Nurses in nursing homes spent more time (23.0% vs. 17.4%, p = 0.001) on medication management than nurses in private homes. Nurses spent 47.9% of their time completing tasks with someone else, including patients, but had minimal interaction with prescribers. We observed a rate of 1.2 (95% CI 1.1-1.4) interruptions per hour on average and 30% of all interruptions occurred during medication management tasks. Nurses spent 3.7% of their time multitasking. Interruptions while performing medication-related tasks were common, as well as multitasking. Causes and consequences of the results need to be addressed in order to improve the safety of medication management for patients receiving municipality-based home care.
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OBJECTIVE Long-term care (LTC), residential care requiring 24-hour nursing services, plays an important role in the health care service delivery system. The purpose of this study was to identify the needed clinical information and information flow to support LTC Registered Nurses (RNs) in care collaboration and clinical decision making. METHODS This descriptive qualitative study combines direct observations and semistructured interviews, conducted at Alberta's LTC facilities between May 2014 and August 2015. The constant comparative method (CCM) of joint coding was used for data analysis. RESULTS Nine RNs from six LTC facilities participated in the study. The RN practice environment includes two essential RN information management aspects: information resources and information spaces. Ten commonly used information resources by RNs included: (1) RN-personal notes; (2) facility-specific templates/forms; (3) nursing processes/tasks; (4) paper-based resident profile; (5) daily care plans; (6) RN-notebooks; (7) medication administration records (MARs); (8) reporting software application (RAI-MDS); (9) people (care providers); and (10) references (i.e., books). Nurses used a combination of shared information spaces, such as the Nurses Station or RN-notebook, and personal information spaces, such as personal notebooks or "sticky" notes. Four essential RN information management functions were identified: collection, classification, storage, and distribution. Six sets of information were necessary to perform RN care tasks and communication, including: (1) admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT); (2) assessment; (3) care plan; (4) intervention (with two subsets: medication and care procedure); (5) report; and (6) reference. Based on the RN information management system requirements, a graphic information flow model was constructed. CONCLUSION This baseline study identified key components of a current LTC nursing information management system. The information flow model may assist health information technology (HIT) developers to consolidate the design of HIT solutions for LTC, and serve as a communication tool between nurses and information technology (IT) staff to refine requirements and support further LTC HIT research.
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- Quan Wei
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Mastebroek M, Naaldenberg J, Tobi H, van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk HMJ, Lagro-Janssen ALM, Leusink GL. Priority-setting and feasibility of health information exchange for primary care patients with intellectual disabilities: A modified Delphi study. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:1842-1851. [PMID: 28515025 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Accurate health information exchange (HIE) is fragile in healthcare for patients with intellectual disabilities (ID), threatening the health outcomes for this patient group. In conjunction with a group of experts, we aimed to identify the principal actions and organisational factors facilitating HIE for primary care patients with ID and to assess their perceived feasibility in daily practice. METHODS We conducted a two-round modified Delphi study with Dutch GPs (n=22), support workers (n=18) and ID physicians (n=20). In an extensive set of 61 items covering actions and organisational factors, experts ranked items in order of importance and rated their feasibility. RESULTS Agreement was reached on the importance of 22 actions and eight organisational factors, of which 82% were deemed (very) feasible in daily practice. Experts stressed the importance of listed actions and factors being implemented simultaneously and remarked that further priority should be based on contextual demands. CONCLUSION AND PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This study indicates the principal actions and organisational factors for HIE regarding primary care patients with ID. The set can be used as a practical guide to optimise inter-professional cooperation and arrange the distribution of HIE roles and responsibilities in relation to this patient group.
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- Mathilde Mastebroek
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Biometris, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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The quality, safety and governance of telephone triage and advice services - an overview of evidence from systematic reviews. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:614. [PMID: 28854916 PMCID: PMC5577663 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2564-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Telephone triage and advice services (TTAS) are increasingly being implemented around the world. These services allow people to speak to a nurse or general practitioner over the telephone and receive assessment and healthcare advice. There is an existing body of research on the topic of TTAS, however the diffuseness of the evidence base makes it difficult to identify key lessons that are consistent across the literature. Systematic reviews represent the highest level of evidence synthesis. We aimed to undertake an overview of such reviews to determine the scope, consistency and generalisability of findings in relation to the governance, safety and quality of TTAS. Methods We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library for English language systematic reviews focused on key governance, quality and safety findings related to telephone based triage and advice services, published since 1990. The search was undertaken by three researchers who reached consensus on all included systematic reviews. An appraisal of the methodological quality of the systematic reviews was independently undertaken by two researchers using A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews. Results Ten systematic reviews from a potential 291 results were selected for inclusion. TTAS was examined either alone, or as part of a primary care service model or intervention designed to improve primary care. Evidence of TTAS performance was reported across nine key indicators – access, appropriateness, compliance, patient satisfaction, cost, safety, health service utilisation, physician workload and clinical outcomes. Patient satisfaction with TTAS was generally high and there is some consistency of evidence of the ability of TTAS to reduce clinical workload. Measures of the safety of TTAS tended to show that there is no major difference between TTAS and traditional care. Conclusions Taken as a whole, current evidence does not provide definitive answers to questions about the quality of care provided, access and equity of the service, its costs and outcomes. The available evidence also suggests that there are many interactional factors (e.g., relationship with other health service providers) which can impact on measures of performance, and also affect the external validity of the research findings. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12913-017-2564-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Implementing Information and Communication Technology to Support Community Aged Care Service Integration: Lessons from an Australian Aged Care Provider. Int J Integr Care 2017; 17:9. [PMID: 29042851 PMCID: PMC5630080 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.2437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION There is limited evidence of the benefits of information and communication technology (ICT) to support integrated aged care services. OBJECTIVES We undertook a case study to describe carelink+, a centralised client service management ICT system implemented by a large aged and community care service provider, Uniting. We sought to explicate the care-related information exchange processes associated with carelink+ and identify lessons for organisations attempting to use ICT to support service integration. METHODS Our case study included seventeen interviews and eleven observation sessions with a purposive sample of staff within the organisation. Inductive analysis was used to develop a model of ICT-supported information exchange. RESULTS Management staff described the integrated care model designed to underpin carelink+. Frontline staff described complex information exchange processes supporting coordination of client services. Mismatches between the data quality and the functions carelink+ was designed to support necessitated the evolution of new work processes associated with the system. CONCLUSIONS There is value in explicitly modelling the work processes that emerge as a consequence of ICT. Continuous evaluation of the match between ICT and work processes will help aged care organisations to achieve higher levels of ICT maturity that support their efforts to provide integrated care to clients.
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Alexander GL, Madsen RW, Miller EL, Schaumberg MK, Holm AE, Alexander RL, Wise KK, Dougherty ML, Gugerty B. A national report of nursing home information technology: year 1 results. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2017; 24:67-73. [PMID: 27107444 PMCID: PMC7654080 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocw051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Revised: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To provide a report on year 1 results of a national study investigating nursing home information technology (IT) adoption, called IT sophistication. METHODS A reliable and valid survey was used to measure IT sophistication. The target goal was 10% from each state in the United States, 1570 nursing homes. A random sample of homes from each state was recruited from Nursing Home Compare. RESULTS The team reached 2627 nursing home administrators, among whom 1799 administrators agreed to participate and were sent a survey. A total of 815 surveys were completed (45.3% response rate), which was below the goal. Facilities in the participating sample have similar demographic characteristics (ownership, total population in a location, and bed size) to the remaining homes not participating. There are greater IT capabilities in resident care and administrative activities, less in clinical support. The extent of use of these capabilities appears to be highest in administrative activities and lowest in clinical support. IT in resident care appears to be the most integrated with internal and external stakeholders. IT capabilities appear to be greater than IT extent of use in all health domains, with the greatest difference in resident care. DISCUSSION National evaluations of nursing home IT are rare. Measuring trends in IT adoption in a nationally representative sample provides meaningful analytics that could be more useful for policy makers and nursing home leaders in the future. CONCLUSION Discovering national baseline assessments is a first step toward recognizing nursing home trends in IT adoption.
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- Gregory L Alexander
- University of Missouri, S415 Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- Medical Research Office, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Clinical Informatics Division, GiC Informatics, LLC, Annapolis, MD, USA
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Davis J, Morgans A, Burgess S. Information management in the Australian aged care setting. HEALTH INF MANAG J 2016; 46:3-14. [DOI: 10.1177/1833358316639434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Information management systems and processes have an impact on quality and safety of care in any setting and particularly in the complex care setting of aged care. Few studies have comprehensively examined information management in the Australian aged care setting. Objective: To (i) critically analyse and synthesize evidence related to information management in aged care, (ii) identify aged care data collection frameworks and (iii) identify factors impacting information management. Methods: An integrative review of Australian literature published between March 2008 and August 2014 and data collection frameworks concerning information management in aged care were carried out. Results: There is limited research investigating the information-rich setting of aged care in Australia. Electronic systems featured strongly in the review. Existing research focuses on residential settings with community aged care largely absent. Information systems and processes in the setting of aged care in Australia are underdeveloped and poorly integrated. Conclusions: Data quality and access are more problematic within community aged care than residential care settings. The results of this review represent an argument for a national approach to information management in aged care to address multiple stakeholder information needs and more effectively support client care.
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- Jenny Davis
- Benetas, Victoria, Australia
- Monash University, Australia
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- Monash University, Australia
- Royal District Nursing Service, Victoria, Australia
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- Benetas, Victoria, Australia
- Monash University, Australia
- Royal District Nursing Service, Victoria, Australia
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Hemsley B, Georgiou A, Carter R, Hill S, Higgins I, van Vliet P, Balandin S. Use of the My Health Record by people with communication disability in Australia: A review to inform the design and direction of future research. Health Inf Manag 2016; 45:107-115. [PMID: 27269277 DOI: 10.1177/1833358316652060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with communication disability often struggle to convey their health information to multiple service providers and are at increased risk of adverse health outcomes related to the poor exchange of health information. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article was to (a) review the literature informing future research on the Australian personally controlled electronic health record, 'My Health Record' (MyHR), specifically to include people with communication disability and their family members or service providers, and (b) to propose a range of suitable methodologies that might be applied in research to inform training, policy and practice in relation to supporting people with communication disability and their representatives to engage in using MyHR. METHOD The authors reviewed the literature and, with a cross-disciplinary perspective, considered ways to apply sociotechnical, health informatics, and inclusive methodologies to research on MyHR use by adults with communication disability. RESEARCH OUTCOMES This article outlines a range of research methods suitable for investigating the use of MyHR by people who have communication disability associated with a range of acquired or lifelong health conditions, and their family members, and direct support workers. CONCLUSION In planning the allocation of funds towards the health and well-being of adults with disabilities, both disability and health service providers must consider the supports needed for people with communication disability to use MyHR. There is an urgent need to focus research efforts on MyHR in populations with communication disability, who struggle to communicate their health information across multiple health and disability service providers. The design of studies and priorities for future research should be set in consultation with people with communication disability and their representatives.
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Gum AM, Dautovich ND, Greene J, Hirsch A, Schonfeld L. Improving home-based providers' communication to primary care providers to enhance care coordination. Aging Ment Health 2015; 19:921-31. [PMID: 25401276 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2014.977772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Health care system fragmentation is a pervasive problem. Research has not delineated concrete behavioral strategies to guide providers to communicate with personnel in other organizations to coordinate care. We addressed this gap within a particular context: home-based providers delivering depression care management (DCM) to older adults requiring coordination with primary care personnel. Our objective was to pilot test a communication protocol ('BRIDGE - BRinging Inter-Disciplinary Guidelines to Elders') in conjunction with DCM. METHOD In an open pilot trial (N = 7), home-based providers delivered DCM to participants. Following the BRIDGE protocol, home-based providers made scripted telephone calls and sent structured progress reports to personnel in participants' primary care practices with concise information and requests for assistance. Home-based providers documented visits with participants, contacts to and responses from primary care personnel. A research interviewer assessed participant outcomes [Symptom Checklist-20 (depressive symptoms), World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule-12, satisfaction] at baseline, three months, and six months. RESULTS Over 12 months, home-based providers made 2.4 telephone calls and sent 6.3 faxes to other personnel, on average per participant. Primary care personnel responded to 18 of 22 requests (81.8%; 2 requests dropped, 2 ongoing), with at least one response per participant. Participants' depressive symptoms and disability improved significantly at both post-tests with large effect sizes (d ranged 0.73-2.3). Participants were satisfied. CONCLUSION Using BRIDGE, home-based providers expended a small amount of effort to communicate with primary care personnel, who responded to almost all requests. Larger scale research is needed to confirm findings and potentially extend BRIDGE to other client problems, professions, and service sectors.
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- Amber M Gum
- a Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute , University of South Florida , Tampa , FL , USA
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Dellefield ME, Corazzini K. Comprehensive Care Plan Development Using Resident Assessment Instrument Framework: Past, Present, and Future Practices. Healthcare (Basel) 2015; 3:1031-53. [PMID: 27417811 PMCID: PMC4934629 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare3041031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Development of the comprehensive care plan (CCP) is a requirement for nursing homes participating in the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs, referred to as skilled nursing facilities. The plan must be developed within the context of the comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment framework-the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). Consistent compliance with this requirement has been difficult to achieve. To improve the quality of CCP development within this framework, an increased understanding of complex factors contributing to inconsistent compliance is required. In this commentary, we examine the history of the comprehensive care plan; its development within the RAI framework; linkages between the RAI and registered nurse staffing; empirical evidence of the CCP's efficacy; and the limitations of extant standards of practices in CCP development. Because of the registered nurse's educational preparation, professional practice standards, and licensure obligations, the essential contributions of professional nurses in CCP development are emphasized. Recommendations for evidence-based micro and macro level practice changes with the potential to improve the quality of CCP development and regulatory compliance are presented. Suggestions for future research are given.
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- Mary Ellen Dellefield
- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110, USA.
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161, USA.
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Alexander GL, Rantz M, Galambos C, Vogelsmeier A, Flesner M, Popejoy L, Mueller J, Shumate S, Elvin M. Preparing Nursing Homes for the Future of Health Information Exchange. Appl Clin Inform 2015; 6:248-66. [PMID: 26171073 DOI: 10.4338/aci-2014-12-ra-0113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our purpose was to describe how we prepared 16 nursing homes (NHs) for health information exchange (HIE) implementation. BACKGROUND NH HIE connecting internal and external stakeholders are in their infancy. U.S. initiatives are demonstrating HIE use to increase access and securely exchange personal health information to improve patient outcomes. METHOD To achieve our objectives we conducted readiness assessments, performed 32 hours of clinical observation and developed 6 use cases, and conducted semi-structured interviews with 230 participants during 68 site visits to validate use cases and explore HIE. RESULTS All 16 NHs had technology available to support resident care. Resident care technologies were integrated much more with internal than external stakeholders. A wide range of technologies were accessible only during administrative office hours. Six non-emergent use cases most commonly communicated by NH staff were: 1) scheduling appointments, 2) Laboratory specimen drawing, 3) pharmacy orders and reconciliation, 4) social work discharge planning, 5) admissions and pre-admissions, and 6) pharmacy-medication reconciliation. Emerging themes from semi-structured interviews about use cases included: availability of information technology in clinical settings, accessibility of HIE at the point of care, and policies/procedures for sending/receiving secure personal health information. CONCLUSION We learned that every facility needed additional technological and human resources to build an HIE network. Also, use cases help clinical staff apply theoretical problems of HIE implementation and helps them think through the implications of using HIE to communicate about clinical care.
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- University of Missouri , Columbia, Missouri
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- University of Missouri , Columbia, Missouri
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- University of Missouri , Columbia, Missouri
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- University of Missouri , Columbia, Missouri
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- University of Missouri , Columbia, Missouri
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- Professional Services, Iatric Systems, Inc
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Towsley GL, Hirschman KB, Madden C. Conversations about End of Life: Perspectives of Nursing Home Residents, Family, and Staff. J Palliat Med 2015; 18:421-8. [PMID: 25658608 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2014.0316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Care in nursing homes (NHs) often overlooks individual values and preferences. Residents' voices are critical to discussions about preferences, yet there remains limited research on conversations about the end of life (EOL) from the perspective of older adults who reside in NHs. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the communication, content and process, related to EOL conversations among residents, family, and staff. METHODS We used semistructured interviews in this qualitative, descriptive study to describe conversations about EOL preferences. We examined participants' conversation, when it occurred, and what was discussed. We queried about barriers to and facilitators in discussing EOL care in the NH setting. We interviewed residents (n=16), family (n=12), and interdisciplinary staff (n=10) from four NHs. RESULTS The overarching theme—missed conversations—describes EOL-related communication. Residents, families, and staff rarely talked about EOL care preferences, nor did they pass along information about preferences or initiate conversations about EOL care with each other. Three categories explained missed conversations: inquiry ("No one asked"); assumptions (presence of an advance directive [AD], "They know me"); and conveying (lack of conveying information or wishes). Existing barriers and lacking facilitators resulted in missed opportunities to hold conversations about EOL preferences. CONCLUSIONS Not all residents wanted to have conversations, but many wanted to be asked about their preferences. Missed conversations may adversely affect the quality of EOL care. Conversations with residents can be initiated by asking residents who they would like involved in the conversation and drawing upon the experience of others.
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- Gail L Towsley
- 1 University of Utah College of Nursing , Salt Lake City, Utah
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Kalankesh LR, Farahbakhsh M, Rahimi N. Data Content and Exchange in General Practice: a Review. Med Arch 2014; 68:414-418. [PMID: 25648317 PMCID: PMC4314165 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2014.68.414-418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND efficient communication of data is inevitable requirement for general practice. Any issue in data content and its exchange among GP and other related entities hinders continuity of patient care. METHODS literature search for this review was conducted on three electronic databases including Medline, Scopus and Science Direct. RESULTS through reviewing papers, we extracted information on the GP data content, use cases of GP information exchange, its participants, tools and methods, incentives and barriers. CONCLUSION considering importance of data content and exchange for GP systems, it seems that more research is needed to be conducted toward providing a comprehensive framework for data content and exchange in GP systems.
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- Leila R Kalankesh
- School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center
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- School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
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Mastebroek M, Naaldenberg J, Lagro-Janssen AL, van Schrojenstein Lantman de Valk H. Health information exchange in general practice care for people with intellectual disabilities--a qualitative review of the literature. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2014; 35:1978-87. [PMID: 24864050 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Revised: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 04/23/2014] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Many barriers to the provision of general practice (GP) care for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) relate to problems in exchanging health information. Deficits in the exchange of health information may have an adverse impact on healthcare access and health outcomes in individuals with ID. The aim of this paper is to report how health information exchange (HIE) in GP care for people with ID is being described in the ID healthcare literature. Thematic analysis of 19 included articles resulted in six major themes: (1) communication skills; (2) organisational factors; (3) record keeping and sharing; (4) health literacy and self-advocacy; (5) carers and health professionals' knowledge; and (6) third parties. The results indicate that HIE takes place in a chain of events happening before, during, and after a medical consultation, depending on specific contextual care factors. The included papers lack a broad focus on the entire HIE process, and causes and effects of gaps in health information are described only marginally or on a very general level. However, a study of the HIE process in its entirety is imperative in order to identify weak links and gaps in information pathways. The themes presented here provide a starting point for an in-depth study on the HIE process in GP care for individuals with ID that may facilitate future research on health interventions in this setting.
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- M Mastebroek
- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Primary and Community Care - Intellectual Disabilities and Health, Internal Post and Route 152, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Primary and Community Care - Intellectual Disabilities and Health, The Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Primary and Community Care, The Netherlands.
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Dullard B, Saunders GH. Documentation of Dual Sensory Impairment in Electronic Medical Records. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2014; 56:313-7. [PMID: 24846883 PMCID: PMC7289325 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnu032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To examine the documentation of sensory impairment in the electronic medical records (EMRs) of Veterans with both hearing and vision losses (dual sensory impairment [DSI]). DESIGN AND METHODS A retrospective chart review of the EMRs of 20 patients with DSI was conducted. Providers' documentation of the presence of sensory impairment, the use of assistive technology during clinical appointments, and the content of notes mentioning communication issues were extracted from each chart note in the EMR for the prior 6 years. RESULTS Primary care providers documented DSI in 50% of EMRs, vision loss alone in 40%, and hearing loss alone in 10% of EMRs. Audiologists documented vision loss in 50% of cases, whereas ophthalmologists/optometrists documented hearing loss in 15% of cases. Examination of two selected cases illustrates that care can be compromised when providers do not take note of sensory impairments during planning and provision of clinical care. IMPLICATIONS Sensory impairment is poorly documented by most providers in EMRs. This is alarming because vision and hearing affect patient-physician communication and the use of medical interventions. The results of this study raise awareness about the need to document the presence of sensory impairments and use the information when planning treatment for individuals with DSI.
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- Brittney Dullard
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Connecticut, Mansfield.
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- National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon
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