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Li H, Li L, Liu T, Tan M, He W, Luo Y, Zhong X, Zhang L, Sun J. Risk management and empirical study of the doctor-patient relationship: based on 1790 litigation cases of medical damage liability disputes in China. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:521. [PMID: 38664671 PMCID: PMC11044444 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10952-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Compensation for medical damage liability disputes (CMDLD) seriously hinders the healthy development of hospitals and undermines the harmony of the doctor-patient relationships (DPR). Risk management in the DPR has become an urgent issue of the day. The study aims to provide a comprehensive description of CMDLD in China and explore its influencing factors, and make corresponding recommendations for the management of risks in the DPR. METHODS This study extracted data from the China Judgment Online - the official judicial search website with the most comprehensive coverage. Statistical analysis of 1,790 litigation cases of medical damage liability disputes (COMDLD) available from 2015 to 2021. RESULTS COMDLD generally tended to increase with the year and was unevenly distributed by regions; the compensation rate was 52.46%, the median compensation was 134,900 yuan and the maximum was 2,234,666 yuan; the results of the single factor analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences between the compensation for different years, regions, treatment attributes, and trial procedures (P < 0.05); the correlation analysis showed that types of hospitals were significantly negatively associated with regions (R=-0.082, P < 0.05); trial procedures were significantly negatively correlated with years (R=-0.484, P < 0.001); compensat- ion was significantly positively correlated with years, regions, and treatment attributes (R = 0.098-0.294, P < 0.001) and negatively correlated with trial procedures (R=-0.090, P < 0.01); regression analysis showed that years, treatment attributes, and regions were the main factors affecting the CMDLD (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Years, regions, treatment attributes, and trial procedures affect the outcome of CMDLD. This paper further puts forward relevant suggestions and countermeasures for the governance of doctor-patient risks based on the empirical results. Including rational allocation of medical resources to narrow the differences between regions; promoting the expansion and sinking of high-quality resources to improve the level of medical services in hospitals at all levels; and developing a third-party negotiation mechanism for medical disputes to reduce the cost of medical litigation.
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- Hui Li
- School of Health Care Management, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- School of Health Care Management, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- School of Health Care Management, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China
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- School of Marxism, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
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- School of Health Care Management, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
- School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, 230039, Hefei, China.
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Li H, Zhang C, Li L, Liu T, Zhang L, Hao J, Sun J. Bibliometric and visualization analysis of risk management in the doctor-patient relationship: A systematic quantitative literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37807. [PMID: 38640335 PMCID: PMC11029958 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This paper analyzed the research on risk management in the doctor-patient relationship (DPR) based on a systematic quantitative literature review approach using bibliometric software. It aims to uncover potential information about current research and predict future research hotspots and trends. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search for relevant publications in the Scopus database and the Web of Science Core Collection database from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2023. We analyzed the data using CiteSpace 6.2.R2 and VOSviewer 1.6.19 software to examine the annual number of publications, countries/regions, journals, citations, authors, and keywords in the field. RESULTS A total of 553 articles and reviews that met the criteria were included in this study. There is an overall upward trend in the number of publications issued; in terms of countries/regions, the United States and the United Kingdom are the largest contributors; Patient Education and Counseling is the most productive journal (17); Physician communication and patient adherence to treatment: a meta-analysis is the most cited article (1637); the field has not yet to form a stable and obvious core team; the analysis of high-frequency keywords revealed four main research directions: the causes of DPR risks, coping strategies, measurement tools, and research related to people prone to doctor-patient risk characteristics; the causes of DPR risks, coping strategies, measurement tools, and research related to people prone to doctor-patient risk characteristics; the keyword burst analysis revealed several shifts in the research hotspots for risk management in the DPR, suggesting that chronic disease management, is a future research direction for the continued development of risk management in the DPR. CONCLUSIONS The visualization analysis of risk management literature in the DPR using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software provides insights into the current research status and highlights future research directions.
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- Hui Li
- Health Management College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Health Management College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Health Management College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Marxism, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Health Management College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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Tong-Hui S, Qi L, Xiao-Li R, Guo-Qin Y, Li-Ping W, Lin W. Chinese Neonatal Nurses' Lived Experiences of Providing End-of-Life Care in the NICU: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study. Adv Neonatal Care 2023; 23:532-540. [PMID: 38038670 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000001113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although end-of-life care (EOLC) has been well-studied, the experience of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses in China, where little EOLC training is provided, requires further investigation. PURPOSE To explore the lived experience of EOLC delivery among NICU nurses, to provide evidence to enhance nurses' EOLC skills and improve their overall quality. METHODS This qualitative study adopted a phenomenological approach. A total of 11 NICU nurses participated in semistructured in-depth interviews between June and July 2022 at the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Colaizzi's 7-step method was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Five main themes were identified: (a) multiple emotions are experienced during EOLC delivery; (b) EOLC delivery is stressful from various sources for nurses; (c) expressing empathy and compassion is important; (d) ethical and clinical decision-making are key components of EOLC delivery; and (e) there are challenges in improving neonatal EOLC understanding and delivery. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCH The experience of EOLC among Chinese NICU nurses is multidimensional and intensive. Institutions or units must establish and implement related protocols and guidelines to address differences between clinical practice and ideal protocols for neonatal EOLC. Educational programs that consider nurses' personal and interpersonal factors, including local culture, must be developed. Neonatal nurses in Western countries encountering Chinese-born parents who have lost their infants can gain an understanding of parents' perceptions from this study. Future research should focus on developing and testing interventions to train and support NICU nurses working with end-of-life neonates.
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- Suo Tong-Hui
- Department of Nursing & NICU, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui
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Zhang Y, Cai J, Qin Z, Wang H, Hu X. Evaluating the impact of an information-based education and training platform on the incidence, severity, and coping resources status of workplace violence among nurses: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:446. [PMID: 38007470 PMCID: PMC10675880 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01606-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Workplace violence among nurses has emerged as a critical issue, posing a significant threat to their occupational safety. Education and training are the primary measures employed to prevent and respond to workplace violence. However, the current approaches have proven ineffective, possibly due to a lack of consideration for the specific needs of clinical nurses. Therefore, it is essential to explore the effectiveness of an informational education and training platform tailored to nurses' requirements. This study aimed to investigate the impact of such a platform on the incidence, severity, and coping resources of WPV in nurses. METHODS This research was a quasi-experimental study. An information-based education and training platform focused on nurse workplace violence was developed through literature reviews, expert meetings, consultations with software development companies, and a trial run. A tertiary general hospital in Suzhou was selected, in which hospital district A was the intervention group and hospital district B was the control group. A total of 276 nurses were recruited, 140 in the intervention group and 136 in the control group. The nurses' incidence, severity, coping resources status, and evaluation of the application were measured before the intervention and at 1, 3, and 6 months after the intervention. RESULTS The overall incidence of workplace violence, verbal aggression, and verbal threat among nurses showed statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) for the time effect, while the incidence of physical aggression demonstrated statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) for the between-group effect and the time effect. The severity of physical violence among nurses exhibited statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) for the between-group effect and time effect, and the severity of psychological violence showed statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) for the time effect. Nurses' total coping resources score and dimensions also showed statistically significant differences in terms of group, time, and interaction effects (P < 0.001). The evaluation questionnaire for the mobile application indicated usefulness scores of 2 (1, 2); ease of learning scores of 2 (1, 2); ease of use scores of 2 (1, 2); trust scores of 2 (1, 2.75); acceptance score of 1 (1, 2); and satisfaction scores of 2 (1, 2). CONCLUSIONS Implementing the nurse workplace violence information-based education and training platform proved beneficial in reducing the incidence and severity of workplace violence among nurses and enhancing their coping resources. This outcome suggested the platform's potential for further application and promotion in clinical settings.
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- Ying Zhang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Nursing, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- Department of Nursing, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Sichuan, China.
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Yi M, Cao Y, Wang J, Shi C, Cheng Y, Cao Y. The Efficacy of Rule of Law Publicity Short Video Platforms in the Prevention of Medical Disputes Among Healthcare Professionals: A Propensity Score Analysis. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2023; 16:2263-2279. [PMID: 38024495 PMCID: PMC10631374 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s432550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Medical disputes are a recurrent and pressing issue in hospitals, posing significant challenges to the functioning of medical institutions. We aimed to investigate whether receiving rule of law publicity on short video platforms is relevant to preventing medical disputes among healthcare professionals. Methods We collected the data from 37,978 medical professionals from 130 tertiary public hospitals. Participants were classified into two groups according to the presence of receiving rule of law publicity on short video platforms. A subgroup analysis was performed before and after propensity score analysis, and multiple logistic regression was used to identify risk factors for medical disputes. Results Among all participants, 46.1% (17,506/37,978) experienced medical disputes. Before propensity score analysis, the prevalence of medical disputes among participants who received rule of law publicity on short video platforms was similar to that among participants who did not (P = 0.639). However, after propensity score analysis, participants who received the rule of law publicity on short video platforms did not show a benefit effect. These participants had a significantly higher rate of suffering from medical disputes than participants who did not receive publicity on this platform (P=0.020). Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed that receiving the rule of law publicity through short video platforms (P=0.010) or MicroBlog (P = 0.016), and previously facing legal issues outside of medical work (P < 0.001) were risk factors for medical disputes; participating in legal training organized by hospitals (P=0.004) and the hospital rule of law being very good (P=0.045) were protective factors. Conclusion Medical disputes are a common occurrence within the healthcare profession. However, using short video platforms to promote the rule of law is not an effective method to prevent disputes. Instead, healthcare professionals can benefit from participating in legal training and having a well-established rule of law within the hospital construct.
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- Min Yi
- Institute of Medical Information and Library, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China
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- Health Commission of Hunan Province, Changsha, 410008, People’s Republic of China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Information and Library, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Information and Library, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Information and Library, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China
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Liu SJ, Yen WJ, Chang YZ, Ku MS. Impact of educational videos on maternal anxiety caused by children's heart surgery. Nurs Crit Care 2023; 28:1106-1114. [PMID: 35686512 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mothers of children undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease experience significant stress. Therefore, finding a strategy to decrease this is vital. AIMS To examine whether adding educational digital video discs to routine education can reduce maternal anxiety and depression when their children undergo heart surgery and when surgical or post-surgical complications occur. STUDY DESIGN In a teaching hospital, 120 mothers whose children underwent elective heart surgery were randomly and equally divided into two groups: mothers receiving routine education plus a digital video disc before surgery and mothers receiving only routine education. Mothers' anxiety and depression levels were compared before education, after education (before surgery), and on discharge day. The effect of watching the digital video disc on maternal anxiety and depression on discharge day was evaluated for the participants whose children had surgical or post-surgical complications. RESULTS Compared with only routine education, mothers' anxiety after education and on the discharge day decreased more if digital video disc was added. Depression decreased more after education, but no difference was found on the discharge day. Anxiety levels of mothers whose children had surgical or post-surgical complications on the discharge day decreased more if they watched the digital video disc, compared with those receiving only routine education (Beck anxiety inventory score 3.4 ± 1.9 and 6.1 ± 2.4 respectively; p-value .001). CONCLUSIONS Compared with only routine education, adding digital video disc could decrease mothers' anxiety, and until the day of discharge. Compared with only routine education, adding digital video disc could decrease mothers' anxiety on the discharge day if their child had surgical or post-surgical complications. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Adding educational digital video disc to routine education could decrease mothers' anxiety until the day of discharge. It could also decrease mothers' anxiety if their child had surgical or post-surgical complications.
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- Shu-Juan Liu
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Drug Testing Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Asthma and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Song L, Yu Z, Fang J, He Q. Evolutionary game theory and simulations based on doctor and patient medical malpractice under government regulation. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18234. [PMID: 37880335 PMCID: PMC10600196 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44915-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Physicians-patients are the two crucial participants in medical malpractice. The government, as the central authority responsible for addressing medical malpractices, plays a pivotal role in this matter. Guided by governmental agencies, its regulations, administrative orders, and policies serve as the primary governance mechanisms to address medical malpractice, providing an effective means to balance the doctor-patient relationship and foster social harmony and stable development. A doctor-patient evolutionary game model developed based on the principles of information asymmetry and finite rationality. The study explores the strategic decision-making process of these two players within the context of medical malpractice. Through the manipulation of various parameters, the model's evolutionary equilibrium strategy is demonstrated using Vensim PLE Version 6.4 simulation. The findings reveal that government regulation, patient cognition, and the benefits associated with standardized medical practices are the pivotal factors influencing the doctor-patient evolutionary game system under government regulation. It is possible to mitigate medical malpractice through adjusting relative weights of differing strategic options, adding penalties for unlawful conduct, and normalizing malpractice charges on the basis of physicians' income from standardized practice. To effectively address medical malpractice, proposed measures include adjusting the regulatory framework, reasonably determining the strength of regulations regarding medical practitioners' illegal practices and patient medical malpractice behavior, diversifying regulatory approaches, establishing comprehensive physician-patient management systems for information to resolve medical malpractices.
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- Lin Song
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Information Ministry of Library, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
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Li D, Hu Y, Liu S, Li G, Lu C, Yuan S, Zhang Z. The effect of using internet hospitals on the physician-patient relationship: Patient perspective. Int J Med Inform 2023; 174:105058. [PMID: 37002986 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105058] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Internet hospitals are rapidly developing in China. Despite many studies regarding internet hospitals, there has been little further research that evaluates the impact of using internet hospitals on the physician-patient relationship during outpatient visits. METHODS We developed a questionnaire based on the patient-doctor relationship questionnaire (PDRQ-9) to survey the physician-patient relationship. A sample of 505 patients who sought medical services from offline physical or internet hospitals was selected by convenience sampling. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine whether the use of internet hospitals during outpatient visits was associated with the physician-patient relationship. RESULTS Internet hospital users gave significantly lower scores than nonusers in total physician-patient relationship scores (P =.01) and in the 5 items of "My physician helps me" (P <.001), "I trust my physician" (P =.001), "My physician understands me" (P =.002), "My physician and I agree on the nature of my medical symptoms" (P =.01), and "I can talk to (communicate with) my physician freely" (P =.005). Multiple linear regression results showed that the use of internet hospitals during outpatient visits influenced the physician-patient relationship. And after controlling for other patient characteristics, the use of internet hospitals decreased the physician-patient relationship scores by 11.9%. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the current use of internet hospitals could not significantly enhance the physician-patient relationship during outpatient visits. Therefore, we should work on improving physicians' online communication skills and strengthening the level of trust between physicians and their patients. Policymakers should also pay close attention to the gap of the physician-patient relationship between internet hospitals and offline physical hospitals.
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- Dehe Li
- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- Jingmen No. 2 People's Hospital, Jingmen, Hubei, China.
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Song L, Yu Z, He Q. Evolutionary game theory and simulations based on doctor and patient medical malpractice. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282434. [PMID: 36989284 PMCID: PMC10057828 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Doctors and patients are the two critical players in medical malpractice. The evolutionary game model of doctors and patients is constructed based on information asymmetry and bounded rationality. The strategy selection problem of the two players in the medical malpractice process was studied. With change in different parameters, the evolutionary equilibrium strategy of the model was demonstrated using Vensim simulation. The results show that the weight, penalty amount, benefits of standardized practices, and patient medical alarm cost of strategies of different doctors are the key factors affecting doctor-patient evolutionary game system. Medical malpractice can be reduced by adjusting the weight of different strategy choices, increasing the penalties for illegal practices, and standardizing medical malpractice costs based on doctors' standardized practice income. Measures to effectively resolve medical malpractice are proposed by introducing a third-party normative system, establishing a doctor-patient information management system, and improving doctors' reward and punishment mechanisms.
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- Lin Song
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Information Ministry of Library, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Gu JH, Li WQ, Chen CJ. A retrospective cohort study evaluating the improvement of medical records management based on whole-process control. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:1901-1910. [PMID: 37393450 DOI: 10.3233/thc-220863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whole-process management is a novel approach widely applied in industry and commerce; however, it is not widely used in the management of medical records in hospitals. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to investigate the application of whole-process control in the administration of a hospital's medical records department to achieve refined management of medical records. METHODS Whole-process control is a management measure that begins with process conception and implementation and includes control over all processes. The control group included medical records that were created prior to the implementation of whole-process control, i.e., those created between June 1 and December 31, 2020. The observation group included medical records that were created after the implementation of whole-process control. The behavior of the medical records staff (in terms of medical record collection, sorting, entry, inquiry, and supply) and the final quality of the medical records (the number of grade-A medical records and their front-page quality) were compared between the two groups, and subjective judgments related to staff satisfaction were reviewed. RESULTS The implementation of whole-process control improved the behavior of the medical records staff. The final quality of the medical records was also improved, as was the job satisfaction of the medical records staff. CONCLUSION Implementing whole-process control improved the management of medical records and quality of medical records.
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- Jun-Hua Gu
- Department of Medical Records and Statistics, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Quality and Safety Management Office, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, China
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Chen WT, Huang YY, Chen WW, Liu YP, Shih CL, Shiao YC, Wang CC. Fostering guardians for frontline medical disputes: a government-led medical dispute mediator training program in Taiwan. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1478. [PMID: 36471357 PMCID: PMC9720959 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08909-z] [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: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mediation is increasingly used for medical dispute resolution, and the particularity of such mediation necessitates specialized training. In response to the promotion of compulsory mediation ahead of a legislation in Taiwan, we invited experts with an interdisciplinary team to design a case-based mediator training workshop. Our study aimed to investigate the learning outcomes of trainees and analyze their perspectives. METHODS We recruited 129 trainees of a non-probability convenience sample who served as mediators or have dealt with medical dispute-related cases to undergo 2.5 h of lectures (introduction; procedure; roles of two mediators; principles and techniques of mediation; dispute arrangement; and issue analysis) and 1.5 h of case-based exercises. An after-class survey was conducted using a 4-point Likert-type scale to evaluate trainees' viewpoints and learning outcomes. A total of 104 questionnaires were collected (response rate: 80.6%). RESULTS The professions of the participants were medical (56%), law (16%), and administration and others (28%). Males considered the course more helpful (3.79 vs. 3.63, p = 0.053) and more important (3.88 vs. 3.74, p = 0.042) than did females. Participants with a legal background scored the highest in helpfulness (3.84), followed by medical (3.74) and administrative (3.63) professionals. Medical and administrative professionals scored the highest (3.85) and lowest (3.76), respectively, on importance. Respondents with more than 10 years (3.81) and less than 1 year (3.79) of experience produced higher scores in helpfulness. Respondents with 1-5 years of experience (3.68) were found to be less likely to agree with the practical importance of course content compared with other groups of trainees. Administrative professionals obtained the highest scores (89.68) in written examinations. CONCLUSIONS There are variations in mediators' perspectives based on gender, occupation, and work experience. Our nationwide mediation training workshop can be utilized to cultivate capabilities of mediators for handling medical disputes to achieve the goal of non-litigation in medical disputes.
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- Wan-Ting Chen
- grid.260565.20000 0004 0634 0356Department of Psychiatry, Tri-Service General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, No.325, Sec. 2, Chenggong Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, 114 Taiwan
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- Taiwan Drug Relief Foundation, 10F., No. 22, Aiguo E. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City, 100 Taiwan
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- Taiwan Drug Relief Foundation, 10F., No. 22, Aiguo E. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City, 100 Taiwan
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- grid.454740.6Department of Medical Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 488, Section 6, Zhongxiao E Rd, Nangang District, Taipei City, 115 Taiwan
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- grid.454740.6Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 488, Section 6, Zhongxiao E Rd, Nangang District, Taipei City, 115 Taiwan
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- grid.260565.20000 0004 0634 0356Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, No.325, Sec. 2, Chenggong Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, 114 Taiwan ,grid.412042.10000 0001 2106 6277College of Law, National Chengchi University, No.64, Sec.2, ZhiNan Rd., Wenshan District, Taipei City, 116 Taiwan
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- grid.260565.20000 0004 0634 0356Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, No.325, Sec. 2, Chenggong Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, 114 Taiwan
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Lee CY, Lai HY, Lee CH, Chen MM. Medical Dispute Cases Caused by Errors in Clinical Reasoning: An Investigation and Analysis. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10112224. [PMID: 36360564 PMCID: PMC9690055 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10112224] [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: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Studies that examine medical dispute cases (MDC) due to clinical reasoning (CR) are scarce in Taiwan. A retrospective analysis was undertaken to review MDC filed at four hospitals in Taiwan between 2011 and 2015. Cases were examined for the healthcare professionals involved, their relevance to CR errors, clinical specialties, and seniority. Seventy-eight MDC were identified and 57.7% of which were determined to be related to CR errors (n = 45). Among the 45 cases associated with CR errors, 82.2% (37) and 22.2% (10) were knowledge- and skill-related errors, respectively. The healthcare professionals with the most MDC were obstetrician-gynecologists (10/90, 11.1%), surgeons (8/90, 8.9%), and emergency physicians (7/90, 7.8%). The seniority of less than 5 years or lower had the highest number of attending physicians to be associated with MDC. In contrast, the highest seniority (>25 years) in the physician group and year 6 in the resident group are both shown with zero MDC. In our study, the larger hospitals had a significantly higher incidence of MDC compared to the smaller hospitals (Pearson Correlation Coefficient = 0.984, p = 0.016). An examination of MDC reveals the frequency and nature of medical errors in Taiwanese hospitals. Having identified that CR errors contributed a substantial fraction to the overall MDC, strategies to promote reasoning skills and hence reduce medico-legal issues help safeguard both patients and healthcare professionals.
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- Ching-Yi Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333323, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-3-3281200 (ext. 2119); Fax: +886-3-3285818
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333323, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333323, Taiwan
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A taxonomy of Chinese hospitals and application to medical dispute resolutions. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18234. [PMID: 36309554 PMCID: PMC9617920 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23147-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Medical disputes can be viewed as a negative indicator of health care quality and patient satisfaction. However, dispute prevention from the perspective of systematic supervision is unexplored. This study examines hospital clustering based on diagnosis-related group (DRG) indicators and explores the association between hospital clusters and medical disputes. Health administrative data from Sichuan Province in 2017 were used. A twostep cluster analysis was performed to cluster hospitals based on DRG indicators. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between clusters and the incidence/number of medical disputes. The 1660 hospitals were grouped into three DRG clusters: basic (62.5%, n = 1038), diverse (31.0%, n = 515), and lengthy (6.4%, n = 107). After adjusting for covariates, the diverse hospitals were associated with an increased probability of having medical disputes (OR 5.24, 95% CI 2.97-9.26), while the diverse and lengthy hospitals were associated with a greater number of medical disputes (IRR 10.67, 95% CI 6.58-17.32; IRR 4.06, 95% CI 1.22-13.54). Our findings highlighted that the cluster-level performance of hospitals can be monitored. Future studies could examine this relationship using a longitudinal design and explore ways to reduce medical disputes in hospitals.
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Liang C, Zhao Y, Yu C, Sang P, Yang L. Hierarchical medical system and local medical performance: A quasi-natural experiment evaluation in Shanghai, China. Front Public Health 2022; 10:904384. [PMID: 36324471 PMCID: PMC9619052 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.904384] [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: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background In order to maintain high standards of healthcare, it is necessary for medical departments to provide high-quality and affordable medical services to local residents. This has been widely accepted in developed countries, while the medical treatment systems in developing countries remain to be improved. This research is based on a pilot of a hierarchical medical system in Shanghai, China, to evaluate the effects on policy of medical reform in developing countries. Methods and results By means of the difference-in-differences (DID) method, the causal relationship between medical care services' improvement and hierarchical medical systems' implementation could be identified. This project also explores the differential effects of policy intervention and confirms that the pilot showed a significant improvement in medical performance in central districts while the result remains uncertain in terms of suburban districts. Furthermore, the dynamic effect of a hierarchical medical system has also been identified with the event study method, while the policy pilot only had short-term effects on local medical resources' improvement. In order to ascertain the function mechanisms of hierarchical medical systems and explain why the policy pilot only had short-term effects, this project also conducts influencing mechanism analysis with the triple-differences method (also known as difference-in-difference-in-differences or DDD method). According to the empirical results, there is no direct evidence indicating the hierarchical medical system could bring obvious benefits from the perspectives of patients and medical institutions. Conclusions For better implementation of hierarchical medical systems in the future, long-term supervision mechanisms should be given more attention in the enforcement process of hierarchical medical systems. At the same time, more safeguarding measures should be implemented, such as supervising the payment systems of the medical institution and conducting performance evaluation.
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- Chen Liang
- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Yihang Zhao
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- School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Computer Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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Wu JJ, Talley PC, Kuo KM, Chen JL. Antecedents, Consequences, and the Role of Third Parties in the Trust Repair Process: Evidence Taken from Orthodontics. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10101811. [PMID: 36292258 PMCID: PMC9601550 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10101811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Orthodontic treatment has popularized in Taiwan. Healthcare institutions can be responsive in their coping strategies and determine whether third-party intervention should take place involving medical disputes related to orthodontics in order to repair patient trust. This study draws on orthodontic treatment to explore the effect of various trust repair strategies employed by healthcare institutions and third-party involvement positively affecting outcomes related to trust repair. Patients were recruited among those who have undergone orthodontic treatments, and 353 valid scenario-based questionnaires were collected through an online survey. Results revealed that: (1) the affective and informational repair strategies positively impacted trust repair while the functional repair strategy did not; (2) trust repair positively impacted patient satisfaction/word-of-mouth and mediated between repair strategies and satisfaction/word-of-mouth; and (3) third-party involvement moderated the relationship between trust repair and word-of-mouth. The findings suggest that rather than receiving monetary compensation, patients usually prefer that healthcare institutions acknowledge their fault, offer apologies, and engage in active communications to clarify the causes of medical dispute. Further, an objective third party should be involved to mediate the medical disputes to afford satisfaction all around.
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- Jyh-Jeng Wu
- Department of Business Management, National United University, Miaoli 360301, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied English, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City 84001, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Management, National United University, Miaoli 360301, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Business Management, National United University, Miaoli 360301, Taiwan
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Cao Y, Gao L, Fan L, Jiao M, Li Y, Ma Y. The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Job Burnout of Healthcare Workers and Mediating Role of Workplace Violence: A Cross Sectional Study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:892421. [PMID: 35646806 PMCID: PMC9130825 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.892421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective Globally, reducing job burnout among healthcare workers is considered a basic healthcare policy goal. Emotional intelligence, as an essential protective factor against psychosocial risks and a measurable positive psychological resource, still receives less attention in the process of reducing job burnout among healthcare workers. This study aims to explore the level of job burnout among healthcare workers who are victims of workplace violence in China, to examine the influence of emotional intelligence on job burnout among healthcare workers, and to verify the mediating role of workplace violence; furthermore, providing a new perspective for health organizations and hospital administrators in order to relieve the level of job burnout and workplace violence among healthcare workers. Methods A cross-sectional study was used to collect data from six tertiary public hospitals in three provinces (cities) in Eastern (Shandong and Tianjin) and Western (Gansu) China in 2018, which are large healthcare sites providing care to patients upon referral from primary and secondary hospitals. A total of 2,450 questionnaires were distributed, with 2,061 valid questionnaires and a valid return rate of 88.95%. Of these, 825 healthcare workers had experienced workplace violence, accounting for 40.03% of the sample. A descriptive analysis, univariate analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and mediated regression analysis were used to assess the level of job burnout among healthcare workers who are victims of violence, the effect of emotional intelligence on job burnout, and the mediating role of workplace violence. Results The mean job burnout score of the healthcare personnel who were victims of violence was 35.56, with 70% suffering from moderate and high burnout. The emotional intelligence of healthcare workers is significantly negatively correlated with the degree of job burnout (Emotional exhaustion: r = 0.18, p < 0.01, Depersonalization: r = 0.24, p < 0.01, Reduced personal achievement: r = 0.24, p < 0.01) and workplace violence frequency (r = −0.22, p < 0.01). Further, workplace violence has a partial mediating effect on emotional intelligence and the two dimensions of job burnout (emotional exhaustion and depersonalization). Conclusions This study is the first to combine emotional intelligence level, experiences of workplace violence, and job burnout levels of healthcare workers. We suggest that improving the emotional intelligence of healthcare staff has practical significance in reducing the level of job burnout directly and will reduce the incidence of burnout by reducing the frequency of violence (especially for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization). We provide specific and effective strategies for developing and guiding healthcare workers in the healthcare sector based on emotional intelligence.
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Chang DS, Chen WL, Wang R. Impact of the bidirectional relationship between communication and cognitive efficacy on orthopedic patient adherence behavior. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:199. [PMID: 35164761 PMCID: PMC8845262 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07575-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background There is growing interest in patient autonomy, and communication between physicians and patients has become the essential cornerstone for improving the quality of healthcare services. Previous research has concentrated on the direct effect of physician-patient communication on service outcomes. In the present study, we examined the influence among constructs in the service process and the impact on healthcare outcomes. The present study used behavioral theory to expand the process aspect of the Donabedian healthcare service quality structure-process-outcome model to examine the impact of cognitive changes and communication feedback on patients’ adherence behavior. In addition, the moderating effect of hospital facility levels is examined. Methods A conceptual model was developed and tested using a questionnaire administered to patients in eight hospitals. A total of 397 respondents returned usable surveys, with a response rate of 92.11%. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data in two steps that involved a measurement model and a structural model. The former was applied to estimate the Cronbach’s alphas, intercorrelations of factors, and descriptive statistics; the latter was used to test the hypothesized relationships of the constructs. Results The results identified three mediators of the healthcare process within the healthcare services framework: physician-patient communication, cognitive efficacy, and adherence behavior. Physician-patient communication influenced cognitive efficacy (β = 0.16, p < 0.001), and cognitive efficacy influenced physician-patient communication (β = 0.18, p < 0.001). The effect of this bidirectional relationship on adherence behavior was positive (β = 0.38, p < 0.001). The healthcare structure influenced healthcare outcomes via these three healthcare process constructs. The adherence behavior of patients who were treated in the medical center has greater influences by the structure and physician-patient communication than it was treated in the regional hospitals. Conclusions This study revealed a complex pattern in relationships among process constructs for healthcare services. The findings of this study acknowledge the important potential interrelationships among the healthcare service constructs to improve the quality of healthcare outcomes. Trial registration CRREC104107. Date: 22/01/2016. Prospectively Registered. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-07575-5.
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- Dong-Shang Chang
- Department of Business Administration, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Business Administration, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Luo J, Liu H, Liu Y, Jiang F, Tang YL. The Association Between Medical Liability Insurance Coverage and Medical Disturbances in Tertiary Psychiatric Hospitals in China: A National Survey. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:3767-3774. [PMID: 34548825 PMCID: PMC8447944 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s328046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Medical disturbances (MD), a severe type of medical disputes, are common in Chinese hospitals. Medical liability insurances were introduced to establish a new system of conflict resolution and risk management. However, data are scarce on the effects of medical liability insurance coverage and MD in psychiatric hospitals. This study was set to address it based on a nationwide survey. Methods A national cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2019. Physicians in 41 tertiary psychiatric hospitals participated in a smartphone based anonymous questionnaire. Experience of MD, sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, and job satisfaction information were reported by physicians. The hospital medical liability insurance status was reported by participating hospitals. Multi-level logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between medical liability insurance coverage and MD. Results In total, 4511 physicians completed the survey, 3760/4511 (83.35%) physicians in 32 hospitals had medical liability insurance coverage, and 1401/4511 (31.06%) physicians had encountered medical disturbances in the previous year. After adjusting for confounding factors, medical liability insurance coverage was not significantly associated with MD (OR=1.28, 95% CI: 0.93-1.76). Female gender, working in West China, and higher job satisfaction were protective factors for MD. Higher outpatient volume/week (>50 patients/week) and longer working hours/week were risk factors for MD. Conclusion Nearly one-third of physicians in Chinese top-tier psychiatric hospitals reported experience of MD. There was no significant association between medical liability insurance coverage and MD experienced among physicians in Chinese psychiatric hospitals. Policymakers and hospital administrators need to tailor the scope of medical liability insurance and to focus on other factors to reduce MD, including reducing workload and improving the doctor-patient relationship.
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- Jin Luo
- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Healthy Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, Ga, USA
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Xu ZP, Zhang JJ, Yan N, Yingying H. Treatment Equality May Lead to Harmonious Patient-Doctor Relationship During COVID-19 in Mobile Cabin Hospitals. Front Public Health 2021; 9:557646. [PMID: 34211947 PMCID: PMC8239284 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.557646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Zhi-Peng Xu
- Department of Neurology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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The Therapeutic Relationship in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073460. [PMID: 33810490 PMCID: PMC8037362 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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With a surge of conflicts between healthcare workers and patients in recent years, the therapeutic relationship (TR) in China is presently in tension. Meanwhile, consequent issues have begun to emerge, such as the distrust between healthcare workers and patients and the decline in the quality of medical services. Although many empirical studies about the TR have been conducted in China, previous studies on TR and its influencing factors have been contradictory. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the current situation of the TR and to identify factors associated with the TR in Chinese hospitals from three perspectives (healthcare worker, patient, and therapeutic interaction). Two reviewers independently searched the literature, selected researches, and extracted data through comprehensively searching of three international electronic databases and three Chinese electronic databases to identify all relevant observational studies on influencing factors for TR in China published in English and Chinese from January 2000 to January 2020. Among the 3290 records initially identified, 11 studies met the selection criteria. A total of 96,906 individuals were included in the review. The results showed that 55.73% of healthcare workers consider the TR to be tense, and 33.7% of patients hold this view. The meta-analysis indicated that healthcare workers who were male, older, less educated, working in a non-surgical department, and had a senior title were more likely to be pessimistic about the TR. Patients who were rural residents, highly educated, and had no medical insurance were more likely to be pessimistic about the TR. Furthermore, the mutual trust could improve rapport between healthcare workers and patients. The 25 other related factors related to the TR were analyzed and described using a narrative approach. The findings might deserve consideration in the design of relative policies to promote harmony between doctors and patients.
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Wu Y, Jiang F, Ma J, Tang YL, Wang M, Liu Y. Experience of Medical Disputes, Medical Disturbances, Verbal and Physical Violence, and Burnout Among Physicians in China. Front Psychol 2021; 11:556517. [PMID: 33584400 PMCID: PMC7878671 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.556517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Medical disputes, medical disturbances, verbal and physical violence against physicians, and burnout have reached epidemic levels. They may negatively impact both physicians and the healthcare system. The experience of medical disputes, medical disturbances, verbal, and physical violence, and burnout and the correlates in physicians working in public hospitals in China needed to be investigated. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey study was conducted between 18 and 31 March 2019. An anonymous online questionnaire was administered. The questionnaire included the 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (Chinese version). We also collected data on demographic and job-related factors, as well as physicians’ experiences of medical disputes, medical disturbances, verbal and physical violence from patients and the patients’ family members. Findings In total, 22,213 physicians from 144 tertiary public hospitals in all of China’s 31 provinces completed the survey. The overall burnout rate among the surveyed physicians was 31.28%. Moreover, 33.48% of physicians experienced disputes, 20.86% experienced disturbances, 48.52% experienced verbal violence, and 5.84% experienced physical violence in the past 12 months. Factors found to be significantly associated with burnout included younger age, being divorced or widowed, having a lower educational background, working in internal medicine departments, longer working hours per day, working in general hospitals, being in East China, as well as having experienced disputes, disturbances, and physical and verbal violence. Interpretation Close to a third of the Chinese doctors working in the tertiary hospitals reportedly experienced burnout, and the problem is related to the unsafe working environment caused by the worsening doctor-patient relationship.
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- Yinuo Wu
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Health Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Emergency General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Zhang J, Wei X. Ramsay Hunt syndrome affecting the vagus nerve with epiglottic ulcers as the first manifestation: a case report. J Int Med Res 2020; 48:300060520952276. [PMID: 32954886 PMCID: PMC7509732 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520952276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome involving the vagus nerve is very rare. We herein describe a 53-year-old man who developed severe pharyngeal pain after alcohol intoxication. Antibiotic treatment was ineffective. Laryngoscopy showed an ulcer on the right side of the epiglottis. As the condition progressed, the patient developed hoarseness. He then gradually developed multiple herpes lesions on the right side of the head, face, and neck along with right peripheral facial paralysis. Corticosteroid, analgesic, antiviral, and nutritional nerve therapy resulted in disappearance of the herpes lesions, epiglottis ulcer, pharyngeal pain, and right head and face pain. The facial paralysis slightly improved, but the hoarseness did not improve. The patient was discharged with an unsatisfactory outcome, and he attempted treatment with acupuncture. After 6 months, the right facial paralysis and hoarseness disappeared. Our case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of atypical Ramsay Hunt syndrome as well as timely communication, enhancement of trust, and reduction of disputes between doctors and patients.
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical College of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital/Clinical Medical College of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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Tamburrano A, Vallone D, Carrozza C, Urbani A, Sanguinetti M, Nicolotti N, Cambieri A, Laurenti P. Evaluation and cost estimation of laboratory test overuse in 43 commonly ordered parameters through a Computerized Clinical Decision Support System (CCDSS) in a large university hospital. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237159. [PMID: 32760101 PMCID: PMC7410244 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Computerized Clinical Decision Support Systems (CCDSS) have become increasingly important in ensuring patient safety and supporting all phases of clinical decision making. The aim of this study is to evaluate, through a CCDSS, the rate of the laboratory tests overuse and to estimate the cost of the inappropriate requests in a large university hospital. METHOD In this observational study, hospital physicians submitted the examination requests for the inpatients through a Computerized Physician Order Entry. Violations of the rules in tests requests were intercepted and counted by a CCDSS, over a period of 20 months. Descriptive and inferential statistics (Student's t-test and ANOVA) were made. Finally, the monthly comprehensive cost of the laboratory tests was calculated. RESULTS During the observation period a total of 5,716,370 requests were analyzed and 809,245 violations were counted. The global rate of overuse was 14.2% ± 3.0%. The most inappropriate exams were Alpha Fetoprotein (85.8% ± 30.5%), Chlamydia trachomatis Nucleic Acid Amplification (48.7% ± 8.8%) and Alkaline Phosphatase (20.3% ± 6.5%). The monthly cost of over-utilization was 56,534€ for basic panel, 14,421€ for coagulation, 4,758€ for microbiology, 432€ for immunology exams. All the exams, generated an estimated avoidable cost of 1,719,337€ (85,967€ per month) for the hospital. CONCLUSIONS The study confirms the wide variability in over-utilization rates of laboratory tests. For these reasons, the real impact of inappropriateness is difficult to assess, but the generated costs for patients, hospitals and health systems are certainly high and not negligible. It would be desirable for international medical communities to produce a complete panel of prescriptive rules for all the most common laboratory exams that is useful not only to reduce costs, but also to ensure standardization and high-quality care.
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- Andrea Tamburrano
- Section of Hygiene - Institute of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
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- Section of Hygiene - Institute of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
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- Unit of Biochemical Chemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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- Unit of Biochemical Chemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences and Infectious Diseases, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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- Hospital Health Management, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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- Hospital Health Management, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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- Section of Hygiene - Institute of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
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Kumar B, Paul UK, Pal DK. Perception of Doctor-Patient Relationship in the Present Time from the Viewpoint of Doctors: A Qualitative Study at a Tertiary Health-Care Center in Eastern India. Indian J Community Med 2020; 45:100-103. [PMID: 32029994 PMCID: PMC6985940 DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_106_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Context: Doctor–patient relationship has gone through some troubled times in the recent past. Quality data regarding this is lacking in the Indian setting. Aims: The study aim was to find the perception of doctors regarding doctor–patient relationship. Settings and Design: The study was conducted at a tertiary health-care center in West Bengal. It was a qualitative study including in-depth interviews and focus group
discussions (FGDs). Subjects and Methods: The study comprised of in-depth interviews (IDI) of thirty residents and three FGDs, involving 33 residents. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis was performed manually by deductive approach. Descriptive “codes” of the text information were done. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines were followed. Results: Doctor–patient relationship was perceived as of mutual trust and respect. Overburdened doctors, impatient patients, unrealistic expectations from the treatment, and lack of infrastructure were some of the agreed-upon factors for the strained relationship. A combined corrective effort is needed to salvage the current situation. Conclusions: A healthy doctor–patient relationship is instrumental in the holistic picture of health care. Doctors, patients, administration, and media have shared causation to the problem and have equal responsibility for its amendment.
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- Barun Kumar
- Department of Urology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Medicine, MGM Medical College, Kishanganj, Bihar, India
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- Department of Urology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Yang SZ, Wu D, Wang N, Hesketh T, Sun KS, Li L, Zhou X. Workplace violence and its aftermath in China's health sector: implications from a cross-sectional survey across three tiers of the health system. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e031513. [PMID: 31542763 PMCID: PMC6756606 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of physical violence and threats against health workers and the aftermath in tertiary, secondary and primary care facilities in China. DESIGN A cross-sectional questionnaire study. SETTING 5 tertiary hospitals, 8 secondary hospitals and 32 primary care facilities located in both urban and rural areas of Zhejiang Province, China, were chosen as the study sites. PARTICIPANTS A total of 4862 health workers who have contact with patients completed a survey from July 2016 to July 2017. OUTCOME MEASURES The prevalence of physical violence, threats and Yi Nao, specific forms of physical violence and their aftermath were measured by a self-designed and verified questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between perceived organisational encouragement of reporting workplace violence (WPV) and physical violence, threats and Yi Nao after controlling for age, sex, level of facility, professional ranking and type of health worker. RESULTS Among all respondents, 224 (4.6%) were physically attacked and 848 (17.4%) experienced threats in the past year. Respondents in secondary hospitals were more likely to experience physical violence (AOR=3.29, 95% CI 2.21 to 4.89), threats (AOR=1.61, 95% CI 1.32 to 1.98) and Yi Nao (AOR=2.47, 95% CI 2.10 to 2.91), compared with primary care providers. Lack of organisational policies to report WPV was associated with higher likelihood of physical violence (AOR=3.64, 95% CI 2.57 to 5.18) and threats (AOR=2.21, 95% CI 1.76 to 2.78). Among physical violence cases, only 29.1% reported the attack to police mainly because most felt it useless to do so (58.8%). Only 25.7% were investigated and 72.4% of attackers received no punishment. Of all those attacked or threatened, 59.4% wanted to quit current post and 76.0% were fearful of dealing with urgent or severe cases. CONCLUSIONS Proper management of the aftermath of violence against health workers is inadequate. Formal guidelines for reporting and managing WPV are urgently needed.
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- Sheng Zhi Yang
- Institute for Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Institute for Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute for Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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