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Sturmberg JP, Martin CM. From theory to practice: The pragmatic value of applying systems thinking and complexity sciences in healthcare. J Eval Clin Pract 2024; 30:149-152. [PMID: 38462994 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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- Joachim P Sturmberg
- College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- International Society for Systems and Complexity Sciences for Health, Waitsfield, Vermont, US
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- Department of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Broggi MS, Runge WO, Hurt JT, Dawes AA, Toston RJ, Ojemakinde AA, Cooke HL, Gottschalk MB, Wagner ER. Preoperative Depression Is Associated With Increased Complications Following Distal Radius Fracture Surgery. Hand (N Y) 2023:15589447231207910. [PMID: 37942766 DOI: 10.1177/15589447231207910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a known risk factor for inferior outcomes after orthopedic procedures, but its specific relationship with distal radius fractures remains unknown. This study investigates the relationship between preoperative diagnosed depression and common postoperative complications occurring within the first year after open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for distal radius fractures. METHODS This retrospective study used Truven MarketScan database and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to identify distal radius fracture patients who underwent ORIF in the United States between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019. International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes were used to identify patients with and without a diagnosis of preoperative depression. Univariate, multivariate, t test, and χ2 analyses were performed to determine the association between preoperative depression and postoperative complications following a distal radius fracture surgery. RESULTS Of the 75 098 eligible patients, 9.9% had at least one ICD code associated with preoperative depression. Preoperative depression was associated with increased odds for surgical site infection (odds ratio [OR] 1.25, confidence interval [CI] 1.14-1.37), emergency department visits for postoperative pain (OR 1.28, CI 1.15-1.36), hardware complication (OR 1.18, CI 1.07-1.30), removal of hardware within 1 year (OR 1.16, CI 1.09-1.27), wound complication (OR 1.17, CI 1.08-1.27), and 30-day readmission (OR 1.21, CI 1.07-1.31). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative diagnosed depression is associated with increased complications following distal radius fracture surgery. These results can help guide preoperative and postoperative protocols in these higher risk patients. More research is needed to investigate if depression is a modifiable risk factor, as depression treatment could potentially improve postsurgical outcomes.
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Coatsworth-Puspoky R, Dahlke S, Duggleby W, Hunter KF. Safeguarding survival: Older persons with multiple chronic conditions' unplanned readmission experiences: A mixed methods systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:5793-5815. [PMID: 37095609 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16705] [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: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to create a holistic understanding of the psychosocial processes of older persons with multiple chronic conditions' experience with unplanned readmission experiences within 30 days of discharge home and identify factors influencing these psychosocial processes. DESIGN Mixed methods systematic review. DATA SOURCES Six electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE (R) All 1946-present, Scopus, CINAHL, Embase, PsychINFO and Web of Science). REVIEW METHODS Peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2021 and addressed study aims (n = 6116) were screened. Studies were categorised by method: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative data synthesis used a meta-synthesis approach and applied thematic analysis. Quantitative data synthesis used vote counting. Data (qualitative and quantitative) were integrated through aggregation and configuration. RESULTS Ten articles (n = 5 qualitative; n = 5 quantitative) were included. 'Safeguarding survival' described older persons' unplanned readmission experience. Older persons experienced three psychosocial processes: identifying missing pieces of care, reaching for lifelines and feeling unsafe. Factors influencing these psychosocial processes included chronic conditions and discharge diagnosis, increased assistance with functional needs, lack of discharge planning, lack of support, increased intensity of symptoms and previous hospital readmission experiences. CONCLUSIONS Older persons felt more unsafe as their symptoms increased in intensity and unmanageability. Unplanned readmission was an action older persons required to safeguard their recovery and survival. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses play a critical role in assessing and addressing factors that influence older persons' unplanned readmission. Identifying older persons' knowledge about chronic conditions, discharge planning, support (caregivers and community services), changes in functional needs, intensity of symptoms and past readmission experiences may prepare older persons to cope with their return home. Focusing on their health-care needs across the continuum of care (community, home and hospital) will mitigate the risks for unplanned readmission within 30 days of discharge. REPORTING METHOD PRISMA guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution due to design.
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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McAiney C, Markle-Reid M, Ganann R, Whitmore C, Valaitis R, Urajnik DJ, Fisher K, Ploeg J, Petrie P, McMillan F, McElhaney JE. Implementation of the Community Assets Supporting Transitions (CAST) transitional care intervention for older adults with multimorbidity and depressive symptoms: A qualitative descriptive study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271500. [PMID: 35930542 PMCID: PMC9355229 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Older adults with multimorbidity experience frequent care transitions, particularly from hospital to home, which are often poorly coordinated and fragmented. We conducted a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to test the implementation and effectiveness of Community Assets Supporting Transitions (CAST), an evidence-informed nurse-led intervention to support older adults with multimorbidity and depressive symptoms with the aim of improving health outcomes and enhancing transitions from hospital to home. This trial was conducted in three sites, representing suburban/rural and urban communities, within two health regions in Ontario, Canada. Purpose This paper reports on facilitators and barriers to implementing CAST. Methods Data collection and analysis were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research framework. Data were collected through study documents and individual and group interviews conducted with Care Transition Coordinators and members from local Community Advisory Boards. Study documents included minutes of meetings with research team members, study partners, Community Advisory Boards, and Care Transition Coordinators. Data were analyzed using content analysis. Findings Intervention implementation was facilitated by: (a) engaging the community to gain buy-in and adapt CAST to the local community contest; (b) planning, training, and research meetings; (c) facilitating engagement, building relationships, and collaborating with local partners; (d) ensuring availability of support and resources for Care Transition Coordinators; and (e) tailoring of the intervention to individual client (i.e., older adult) needs and preferences. Implementation barriers included: (a) difficulties recruiting and retaining intervention staff; (b) difficulties engaging older adults in the intervention; (c) balancing tailoring the intervention with delivering the core intervention components; and (c) Care Transition Coordinators’ challenges in engaging providers within clients’ circles of care. Conclusion This research enhances our understanding of the importance of considering intervention characteristics, the context within which the intervention is being implemented, and the processes required for implementing transitional care intervention for complex older adults.
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- Carrie McAiney
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo and Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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Laura T, Melvin C, Yoong DY. Depressive symptoms and malnutrition are associated with other geriatric syndromes and increase risk for 30-Day readmission in hospitalized older adults: a prospective cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:634. [PMID: 35918652 PMCID: PMC9344637 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03343-6] [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: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Readmission in older adults is typically complex with multiple contributing factors. We aim to examine how two prevalent and potentially modifiable geriatric conditions - depressive symptoms and malnutrition - relate to other geriatric syndromes and 30-day readmission in hospitalized older adults. METHODS Consecutive admissions of patients ≥ 65 years to a general medical department were recruited over 16 months. Patients were screened for depression, malnutrition, delirium, cognitive impairment, and frailty at admission. Medical records were reviewed for poor oral intake and functional decline during hospitalization. Unplanned readmission within 30-days of discharge was tracked through the hospital's electronic health records and follow-up telephone interviews. We use directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to depict the relationship of depressive symptoms and malnutrition with geriatric syndromes that constitute covariates of interest and 30-day readmission outcome. Multiple logistic regression was performed for the independent associations of depressive symptoms and malnutrition with 30-day readmission, adjusting for variables based on DAG-identified minimal adjustment set. RESULTS We recruited 1619 consecutive admissions, with mean age 76.4 (7.9) years and 51.3% females. 30-day readmission occurred in 331 (22.0%) of 1,507 patients with follow-up data. Depressive symptoms, malnutrition, higher comorbidity burden, hospitalization in the one-year preceding index admission, frailty, delirium, as well as functional decline and poor oral intake during the index admission, were more commonly observed among patients who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge (P < 0.05). Patients with active depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to be frail (OR = 1.62, 95% CI 1.22-2.16), had poor oral intake (OR = 1.35, 95% CI 1.02-1.79) and functional decline during admission (OR = 1.58, 95% CI 1.11-2.23). Malnutrition at admission was significantly associated with frailty (OR = 1.53, 95% CI 1.07-2.19), delirium (OR = 2.33, 95% CI 1.60-3.39) cognitive impairment (OR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.39-2.54) and poor oral intake during hospitalization (OR = 2.70, 95% CI 2.01-3.64). In minimal adjustment set identified by DAG, depressive symptoms (OR = 1.38, 95% CI 1.02-1.86) remained significantly associated with 30-day readmission. The association of malnutrition with 30-day readmission was no longer statistically significant after adjusting for age, ethnicity and depressive symptoms in the minimal adjustment set (OR = 1.40, 95% CI 0.99-1.98). CONCLUSION The observed causal associations support screening and targeted interventions for depressive symptoms and malnutrition during admission and in the post-acute period.
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- Tay Laura
- Department of General Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, 544886, Singapore, Singapore. .,Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of General Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, 544886, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Orman ES, Ghabril MS, Desai AP, Nephew L, Patidar KR, Gao S, Xu C, Chalasani N. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Modestly Enhance Prediction of Readmission in Patients with Cirrhosis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 20:e1426-e1437. [PMID: 34311111 PMCID: PMC8784569 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Patients with cirrhosis have high rates of hospital readmission, but prediction models are suboptimal and have not included important patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). In a large prospective cohort, we examined the impact of PROMs on prediction of 30-day readmissions. METHODS We performed a prospective cohort study of adults with cirrhosis admitted to a tertiary center between June 2014 and March 2020. We collected clinical information, socioeconomic status, and PROMs addressing functional status and quality of life. We used hierarchical competing risk time-to-event analysis to examine the impact of PROMs on readmission prediction. RESULTS A total of 654 patients were discharged alive, and 247 (38%) were readmitted within 30 days. Readmission was independently associated with cerebrovascular disease, ascites, prior hospital admission, admission via the emergency department, lower albumin, higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, discharge with public transportation, and impaired basic activities of daily living and quality-of-life activity domain. Reduced readmission was associated with cancer, admission for infection, children at home, and impaired emotional function. Compared with a model including only clinical variables, addition of functional status and quality-of-life variables improved the area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve from 0.72 to 0.73 and 0.75, with net reclassification indices of 0.22 and 0.18, respectively. Socioeconomic variables did not significantly improve prediction compared with clinical variables alone. Compared with a model using electronically available variables only, no models improved prediction when examined with integrated discrimination improvement. CONCLUSIONS PROMs may marginally add to the prediction of 30-day readmissions for patients with cirrhosis. Poor social support and disability are associated with readmissions and may be high-yield targets for future interventions.
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- Eric S Orman
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Markle-Reid M, McAiney C, Fisher K, Ganann R, Gauthier AP, Heald-Taylor G, McElhaney JE, McMillan F, Petrie P, Ploeg J, Urajnik DJ, Whitmore C. Effectiveness of a nurse-led hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multimorbidity and depressive symptoms: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254573. [PMID: 34310640 PMCID: PMC8312945 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led hospital-to-home transitional care intervention versus usual care on mental functioning (primary outcome), physical functioning, depressive symptoms, anxiety, perceived social support, patient experience, and health service use costs in older adults with multimorbidity (≥ 2 comorbidities) and depressive symptoms. DESIGN AND SETTING Pragmatic multi-site randomized controlled trial conducted in three communities in Ontario, Canada. Participants were allocated into two groups of intervention and usual care (control). PARTICIPANTS 127 older adults (≥ 65 years) discharged from hospital to the community with multimorbidity and depressive symptoms. INTERVENTION This evidence-based, patient-centred intervention consisted of individually tailored care delivery by a Registered Nurse comprising in-home visits, telephone follow-up and system navigation support over 6-months. OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the change in mental functioning, from baseline to 6-months. Secondary outcomes were the change in physical functioning, depressive symptoms, anxiety, perceived social support, patient experience, and health service use cost, from baseline to 6-months. Intention-to-treat analysis was performed using ANCOVA modeling. RESULTS Of 127 enrolled participants (63-intervention, 64-control), 85% had six or more chronic conditions. 28 participants were lost to follow-up, leaving 99 (47 -intervention, 52-control) participants for the complete case analysis. No significant group differences were seen for the baseline to six-month change in mental functioning or other secondary outcomes. Older adults in the intervention group reported receiving more information about health and social services (p = 0.03) compared with the usual care group. CONCLUSIONS Although no significant group differences were seen for the primary or secondary outcomes, the intervention resulted in improvements in one aspect of patient experience (information about health and social services). The study sample fell below the target sample (enrolled 127, targeted 216), which can account for the non-significant findings. Further research on the impact of the intervention and factors that contribute to the results is recommended. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT03157999.
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- Maureen Markle-Reid
- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems and Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Short H, Al Sayah F, Ohinmaa A, Johnson JA. The performance of the EQ-5D-3L in screening for anxiety and depressive symptoms in hospital and community settings. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:96. [PMID: 33741011 PMCID: PMC7977278 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01731-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To examine the performance of the EQ-5D-3L in screening for anxiety and depressive symptoms in hospital and community settings compared to other patient-reported screening tools. METHODS Data from a prospective cohort of patients discharged from general internal medicine wards from two hospitals in Edmonton, Alberta were used in this study. Two waves of measurements (discharge and 90-days post-discharge) were analyzed. The performance of the EQ-5D-3L was compared to other self-report screening tools: Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item questionnaire was used to categorize anxiety symptoms into absent (< 3) and present (≥ 3), and the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-items was used to categorize depressive symptoms by two severity cut-points: no (< 10) vs. mild (≥ 10), and no (< 15) vs. moderate-severe (≥ 15). Performance of EQ-5D-3L in screening for anxiety and depressive symptoms was evaluated using receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis. RESULTS Average age of participants (n = 493) was 62.9 years (SD 18.6); 51% were female. At discharge, 30.0% screened positive for mild and 12.8% for moderate-severe depressive symptoms, while 27.6% screened positive for anxiety symptoms. For co-morbid symptoms, 17.1% screened positive for anxiety and any depressive symptoms, while 10.8% for anxiety and moderate-severe depressive symptoms. While the EQ-5D-3L had limited screening ability in hospital, the anxiety/depression dimension performed well in the community setting (90-days post-discharge) in screening for anxiety (area under ROC 0.79), depressive symptoms (any: 0.78, moderate-severe: 0.84), and a combination of both (any: 0.86; moderate-severe: 0.91). CONCLUSIONS The EQ-5D-3L anxiety/depression dimension could be a useful tool in screening for anxiety and depressive symptoms in community settings compared to other self-report screening tools. The usefulness of the EQ-5D-3L as a screening tool in other settings and populations is warranted.
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- Hilary Short
- 2-040 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 Canada
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- 2-040 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 Canada
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- 3-267 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- 2-040 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 Canada
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Lee D, Keller MS, Fridman R, Lee J, Pevnick JM. Association between operational positive depression symptom screen scores on hospital admission and 30-day readmissions. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2021; 70:38-43. [PMID: 33713863 PMCID: PMC8136146 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Positive scores on inpatient depression symptom screens have been found to be associated with readmissions, yet most studies have used depression screens collected as part of research studies. OBJECTIVE We evaluated whether the relationship between depression severity and readmission persisted when depression screening data was obtained for operational purposes. DESIGN Retrospective analysis studying prospective use of PHQ data. SETTING Large academic medical center. INTERVENTION Ward nurses obtained depression screens from patients soon after admission. Patients who answered 'yes' to at least one Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 question were screened using the PHQ-9. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES We examined the association between depression severity and 30-day readmissions using logistic regression, adjusting for known predictors of hospital readmission. RESULTS From July 2014-June 2016, 18,792 discharged adult medicine inpatients received an initial depression screen (PHQ-2) and 1105 patients (5.90%) had at least one positive response. Of this group, 3163 patients (6.32%) were readmitted within 30 days. 1128 patients received the PHQ-9. Compared to patients with no depression, patients with moderately-severe depression had 3.03 higher odds (95%CI, 1.44-6.38) and patients with severe depression had 1.63 higher odds (95%CI, 0.70-3.78) of being readmitted, after adjusting for known predictors of hospital admission. Adding PHQ-9 results did not significantly improve the predictive power of a readmissions model. CONCLUSIONS Our mixed results call into question whether PHQ data obtained for operational purposes may differ compared to data obtained for research purposes. Differences in training of screening staff or patient discomfort with discussing depression in the hospital could explain our findings.
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- Danny Lee
- Cedars-Sinai Division of Informatics, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
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- Cedars-Sinai Division of Informatics, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA,Enterprise Information Services, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA,Cedars-Sinai Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Enterprise Information Services, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Division of Informatics, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Division of Informatics, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA,Enterprise Information Services, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA,Cedars-Sinai Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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Markle-Reid M, McAiney C, Ganann R, Fisher K, Gafni A, Gauthier AP, Heald-Taylor G, McElhaney J, Ploeg J, Urajnik DJ, Valaitis R, Whitmore C. Study protocol for a hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms: a pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:240. [PMID: 32650732 PMCID: PMC7350576 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01638-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults (> 65 years) with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and depressive symptoms experience frequent transitions between hospital and home. Care transitions for this population are often poorly coordinated and fragmented, resulting in increased readmission rates, adverse medical events, decreased patient satisfaction and safety, and increased caregiver burden. There is a dearth of evidence on best practices in the provision of transitional care for older adults with MCC and depressive symptoms transitioning from hospital-to-home. This paper presents a protocol for a two-armed, multi-site pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial of Community Assets Supporting Transitions (CAST), an evidence-informed nurse-led six-month intervention that supports older adults with MCC and depressive symptoms transitioning from hospital-to-home. The Collaborative Intervention Planning Framework is being used to engage patients and other key stakeholders in the implementation and evaluation of the intervention and planning for intervention scale-up to other communities. METHODS Participants will be considered eligible if they are > 65 years, planned for discharged from hospital to the community in three Ontario locations, self-report at least two chronic conditions, and screen positive for depressive symptoms. A total of 216 eligible and consenting participants will be randomly assigned to the control (usual care) or intervention (CAST) arm. The intervention consists of tailored care delivery comprising in-home visits, telephone follow-up and system navigation support. The primary measure of effectiveness is mental health functioning of the older adult participant. Secondary outcomes include changes in physical functioning, depressive symptoms, anxiety, perceived social support, patient experience, and health and social service use and cost, from baseline to 6- and 12-months. Caregivers will be assessed for caregiver strain, depressive symptoms, anxiety, health-related quality of life, and health and social service use and costs. Descriptive and qualitative data from older adult and caregiver participants, and the nurse interventionists will be used to examine implementation of the intervention, how the intervention is adapted within each study region, and its potential for sustainability and scalability to other jurisdictions. DISCUSSION A nurse-led transitional care strategy may provide a feasible and effective means for improving health outcomes and patient/caregiver experience and reduce service use and costs in this vulnerable population. TRIAL REGISTRATION # NCT03157999 . Registration Date: April 4, 2017.
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- Maureen Markle-Reid
- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, HSC 3N25B, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada. .,Murray Alzheimer Research & Education Program (MAREP), School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo,University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
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- Murray Alzheimer Research & Education Program (MAREP), School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo,University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, HSC 3N25B, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, HSC 3N25B, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact; and Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6, Canada
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- Medical Sciences Division, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Health Sciences North Research Institute, 41 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, HSC 3N25B, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, HSC 3N25B, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, HSC 3N25B, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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Edwards G, Nuckols T, Herrera N, Danovitch I, Ishak WW. Improving Depression Management in Patients with Medical Illness Using Collaborative Care: Linking Treatment from the Inpatient to the Outpatient Setting. INNOVATIONS IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE 2019; 16:19-24. [PMID: 32082938 PMCID: PMC7006865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Objective: This paper sought to review the impact of depression in patients with comorbid medical problems, the importance of bridging the gap between inpatient and outpatient care for medical inpatients with depression (especially for organizations that treat patients in both settings), and the elements necessary to implement a pilot for an outpatient Collaborative Care Management program for patients with depression following medical admissions. Taken into account is the presence of new billing mechanisms and potential cost offsets. Methods: The literature referenced in this paper was identified through a search of online databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar. The data used to analyze cost were drawn from national, publicly available sources, such as the Kaiser Family Foundation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Results: Collaborative care is an evidence-based intervention for depression that can aid with successful transition of care as patients move from the inpatient to the outpatient setting. It can be considered cost-effective when treating a panel of patients that falls below the recommended caseload for a single case manager (i.e., 19-46 billed encounters, depending on the payer mix), particularly when considering the savings from a reduced length of stay associated with well-controlled depressive symptoms. Conclusion: Organizations should consider implementing collaborative care management for patients with depression to improve depression outcomes, reduce costs, and prepare themselves for a health financing environment that rewards value.
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- Gabriel Edwards
- Drs. Edwards, Herrera, Danovitch, and IsHak are with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. Nuckols is with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. IsHak is with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
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- Drs. Edwards, Herrera, Danovitch, and IsHak are with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. Nuckols is with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. IsHak is with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
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- Drs. Edwards, Herrera, Danovitch, and IsHak are with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. Nuckols is with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. IsHak is with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
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- Drs. Edwards, Herrera, Danovitch, and IsHak are with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. Nuckols is with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. IsHak is with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
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- Drs. Edwards, Herrera, Danovitch, and IsHak are with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. Nuckols is with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
- Dr. IsHak is with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
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Dietrich E, Davis K, Chacko L, Rahmanian KP, Bielick L, Quillen D, Feller D, Porter M, Malaty J, Carek PJ. Comparison of Factors Identified by Patients and Physicians Associated with Hospital Readmission (COMPARE2). South Med J 2019; 112:244-250. [PMID: 30943545 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000000959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Factors contributing to hospital readmission have rarely been sought from the patient perspective. Furthermore, it is unclear how patients and physicians compare in identifying factors contributing to readmission. The objective of the study was to identify and compare factors contributing to hospital readmission identified by patients and physicians by surveying participants upon hospital readmission to a teaching medicine service. METHODS Patients 18 years and older who were discharged and readmitted to the same service within 30 days and the physicians caring for these patients were surveyed to identify factors contributing to readmission. Secondary outcomes included comparing responses between groups and determining level of agreement. Patients could be surveyed multiple times on subsequent readmissions; physicians could be surveyed for multiple patients. RESULTS A total of 131 patients and 37 physicians were consented. The mean patient age was 60.1 years (standard deviation 16.8 years) and 55.6% were female; 56.4% were white, and 42.1% were black/African American. In total, 179 patient surveys identified "multiple medical problems" (48.6%), "trouble completing daily activities" (45.8%), and "discharged too soon" (43.6%) most frequently as contributing factors; 231 physician surveys identified "multiple medical problems" (45.0%) and "medical condition too difficult to care for at home" (35.6%) most frequently as contributing factors. Paired survey results were available for 135 readmissions and showed fair agreement for only 1 factor but no agreement for 5 factors. CONCLUSIONS Patients identified previously unknown factors contributing to readmission. Little agreement existed between patients and physicians. Additional research is needed to determine how best to address patient-identified factors contributing to readmission.
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- Eric Dietrich
- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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- From the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, the Department of Pharmacy, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville
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Boge RM, Haugen AS, Nilsen RM, Bruvik F, Harthug S. Discharge care quality in hospitalised elderly patients: Extended validation of the Discharge Care Experiences Survey. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0223150. [PMID: 31557232 PMCID: PMC6762102 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The Discharge Care Experiences Survey (DICARES) was previously developed to measure quality of discharge care in elderly patients (≥ 65 years). The objective of this study was to test the factorial validity of responses of the DICARES, and to investigate its association with existing quality indicators. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study at two hospitals in Bergen, Western Norway. A survey, including DICARES, was sent by postal mail to 1,418 patients 30 days after discharge from hospital. To test the previously identified three-factor structure of the DICARES we applied a first order confirmatory factor analysis with corresponding fit indices and reliability measures. Spearman’s correlation coefficients, and linear regression, was used to investigate the association of DICARES scores with the quality indicators Nordic Patient Experiences Questionnaire and emergency readmission within 30 days. Results A total of 493 (35%) patients completed the survey. The mean age of the respondents was 79 years (SD = 8) and 52% were women. The confirmatory factor analysis showed acceptable fit. Cronbach’s α between items within factors was 0.82 (Coping after discharge), 0.71 (Adherence to treatment), and 0.66 (Participation in discharge planning). DICARES was moderately correlated with the Nordic Patient Experiences Questionnaire (rho = 0.49, P < 0.001). DICARES overall score was higher in patients with no readmissions compared to those who were emergency readmitted within 30 days (P < 0.001), indicating that more positive experiences were associated with fewer readmissions. Conclusions DICARES appears to be a feasible instrument for measuring quality of discharge care in elderly patients (≥ 65 years). This brief questionnaire seems to be sensitive with regard to readmission, and independent of comorbidity. Further studies of patients’ experiences are warranted to identify elements that impact on discharge care in other patient groups.
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- Ranveig Marie Boge
- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Research and Development, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Research and Development, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Aronow H, Fila S, Martinez B, Sosna T. Depression and Coleman Care Transitions Intervention. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2018; 57:750-761. [PMID: 30015601 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2018.1496514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The Coleman Care Transitions Intervention (CTI) is a "Patient Activation Model." Depression can be a barrier to activation and may challenge CTI. This study addressed whether CTI coaches modified the intervention for older adults who screened positive for depression. Over 4,500 clients in a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services demonstration completed screening for depression with the PHQ-9; one in five screened positive (score = 9+). Our findings suggest that coaches modified CTI and played a more directive role for clients who screened positive for depression, resulting in similar 30-day readmission rates among patients who screened positive for depression risk and those who did not. That finding stands in contrast to the widely reported higher readmission rates among people screening positive for depression.
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- Harriet Aronow
- a Department of Nursing Research , Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , Los Angeles , USA
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- b Santa Monica College , Department of Health and Wellbeing Services , Los Angeles , CA , USA
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- a Department of Nursing Research , Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , Los Angeles , USA
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- c Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles , Los Angeles , USA
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Tan RRQ, Toh HJ, Yap PLK, Jiao N, Wang W. 90-Day Hospital Readmissions of Patients in a Geriatric Acute Care Ward in Singapore. Clin Nurs Res 2018; 29:200-209. [PMID: 30227723 DOI: 10.1177/1054773818801483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The objective of the study is to examine the 90-day readmission rate and identify the predictors for 90-day readmissions at a geriatric ward in a tertiary hospital in Singapore. A secondary analysis of case-control data was performed. Data of patients discharged from a geriatric ward between January 2015 and January 2016 were retrieved from an existing data set. Out of 564 index admissions involving older adults, the 90-day geriatric readmission rate was 10.1%. Activities of daily living dependency (odds ratio [OR]: 0.988, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.978, 0.999]) and living with the spouse (OR: 2.988, 95% CI: [1.388, 6.432]) were identified as significant predictors of 90-day geriatric readmissions. The study suggests that rehabilitation to restore the geriatric patient's ability to perform daily activities and adequate caregiver training for the spouse are essential in reducing geriatric readmissions. Also, postdischarge follow-up with both the patient and caregiver can greatly reduce the risk of readmission in geriatric patients.
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- National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Lee DCA, Williams C, Lalor AF, Brown T, Haines TP. Hospital readmission risks in older adults following inpatient subacute care: A six-month follow-up study. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 77:142-149. [PMID: 29763856 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND High rates of unplanned hospital readmissions are a burden on healthcare systems and individuals. This study examined factors at, and after initial hospital discharge and their associations with unplanned hospital readmission for older adults up to six months post-discharge from subacute care. METHODS Older subacute care patients were surveyed prior to discharge, and assessed monthly post-discharge for six months. Data included the Geriatric Depression Scale, Phone-Fitt sub-scales, Friendship Scale, modified Lubben Social Network Scale, unplanned hospital readmission, self-reported physical capacity and falls in the last month were collected. Regression analyses were used to examine relationships between unplanned hospital readmission and variables that may predispose this outcome. RESULTS Participants (n = 311) completed the baseline assessment. N = 218 (70%) completed all at six-month post-discharge. Eighty-nine (29%) participants shared 143 readmissions. Those with cancer history (adjusted OR [95% CI]) (1.97 [1.15, 3.39]), neurological disease other than stroke (2.95 [1.32, 6.57]) and dependence on others to assist in bending tasks (1.94 [1.14, 3.29]) at initial discharge were associated with readmission within six months post-discharge. Those who fell in the last month (adjusted OR [robust 95% CI]) (2.28 [1.43, 3.64]), being less physical active (0.98 [0.96, 0.99]), and dependence on others in moving around residence (2.63 [1.37, 5.06]) after initial discharge were associated with a readmission in the next month within six months post-discharge. CONCLUSION Trials investigating the effectiveness of strategies to reduce falls, build physical capacity, increase physical activity level, and connection with health care services after discharge to prevent readmission are warranted.
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- Den-Ching A Lee
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University (Peninsula Campus), Moorooduc Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia.
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- Peninsula Health, 2 Hastings Road, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia; Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University (Peninsula Campus), Moorooduc Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University (Peninsula Campus), Moorooduc Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University (Peninsula Campus), Moorooduc Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University (Peninsula Campus), Moorooduc Highway, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia
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IsHak WW, Collison K, Danovitch I, Shek L, Kharazi P, Kim T, Jaffer KY, Naghdechi L, Lopez E, Nuckols T. Screening for depression in hospitalized medical patients. J Hosp Med 2017; 12:118-125. [PMID: 28182810 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Depression among hospitalized patients is often unrecognized, undiagnosed, and therefore untreated. Little is known about the feasibility of screening for depression during hospitalization, or whether depression is associated with poorer outcomes, longer hospital stays, and higher readmission rates. We searched PubMed and PsycINFO for published, peer-reviewed articles in English (1990-2016) using search terms designed to capture studies that tested the performance of depression screening tools in inpatient settings and studies that examined associations between depression detected during hospitalization and clinical or utilization outcomes. Two investigators reviewed each full-text article and extracted data. The prevalence of depression ranged from 5% to 60%, with a median of 33%, among hospitalized patients. Several screening tools identified showed high sensitivity and specificity, even when self-administered by patients or when abbreviated versions were administered by individuals without formal training. With regard to outcomes, studies from several individual hospitals found depression to be associated with poorer functional outcomes, worse physical health, and returns to the hospital after discharge. These findings suggest that depression screening may be feasible in the inpatient setting, and that more research is warranted to determine whether screening for and treating depression during hospitalization can improve patient outcomes. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2017;12:118-125.
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- Waguih William IsHak
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Western University, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Cairo University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Western University, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Division of General Internal Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Chung KH, Li CY, Kuo SY, Sithole T, Liu WW, Chung MH. Risk of psychiatric disorders in patients with chronic insomnia and sedative-hypnotic prescription: a nationwide population-based follow-up study. J Clin Sleep Med 2015; 11:543-51. [PMID: 25766696 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.4700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Previous epidemiological studies have established insomnia as a major risk factor for mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. However, the associations between insomnia with sedative-hypnotic prescriptions and various psychiatric disorders have not been thoroughly examined. The current study involved evaluating the risk of psychiatric disorders, namely schizophrenia, mood, anxiety, somatoform, and substance-related disorders, over a 6-y follow-up period in three groups: patients with insomnia and sedative-hypnotic prescriptions (Inso-Hyp), those with insomnia and without sedative-hypnotic prescriptions (Inso-NonHyp), and those with neither insomnia nor sedative-hypnotic prescriptions (NonInso-NonHyp). METHODS We used a historical cohort study design to compare the risk of psychiatric disorders among the three groups. Data regarding these patients were derived from reimbursement claims recorded in Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to compare the 6-y risk of subsequent psychiatric disorders among the Inso-Hyp, Inso-NonHyp, and NonInso-NonHyp groups. RESULTS Compared with the Inso-NonHyp and NonInso-NonHyp group patients, the Inso-Hyp group patients exhibited a higher risk of psychiatric disorders, particularly bipolar disorders (adjusted hazard ratio [AHR]: 7.60; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.31-10.89 and AHR: 14.69; 95% CI: 11.11-19.43, respectively). Moreover, among the Inso-Hyp patient group, insomnia prescribed with benzodiazepine, a longer duration of sedative-hypnotic action, and higher doses of sedativehypnotics were significantly associated with a higher risk of depressive and anxiety disorders. CONCLUSION The Inso-Hyp group exhibited a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders than did the Inso-NonHyp and NonInso-NonHyp groups. The results regarding patients with insomnia and sedative-hypnotic prescriptions associated with the risk of psychiatric disorders can serve as a reference for care providers when managing sleep disturbances.
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- Kuo-Hsuan Chung
- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Maternity Department, Emkhuzweni Health Center, Swaziland.,Customer Care Officer, Emkhuzweni Health Center, Swaziland
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- Graduate Institute of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Albrecht JS, Gruber-Baldini AL, Hirshon JM, Brown CH, Goldberg R, Rosenberg JH, Comer AC, Furuno JP. Hospital discharge instructions: comprehension and compliance among older adults. J Gen Intern Med 2014; 29:1491-8. [PMID: 25015430 PMCID: PMC4238191 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-014-2956-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2013] [Revised: 04/20/2014] [Accepted: 06/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known regarding the prevalence or risk factors for non-comprehension and non-compliance with discharge instructions among older adults. OBJECTIVE To quantify the prevalence of non-comprehension and non-compliance with discharge instructions and to identify associated patient characteristics. RESEARCH DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SUBJECTS Four hundred and fifty adults aged ≥ 65 admitted to medical and surgical units of a tertiary care facility and meeting inclusion criteria. MEASURES We collected information on demographics, psycho-social factors, discharge diagnoses, and medications using surveys and patient medical records. Domains within discharge instructions included medications, follow-up appointments, diet, and exercise. At 5 days post-discharge, we assessed comprehension by asking patients about their discharge instructions, and compared responses to written instructions from medical charts. We assessed compliance among patients who understood their instructions. RESULTS Prevalence of non-comprehension was 5 % for follow-up appointments, 27 % for medications, 48 % for exercise and 50 % for diet recommendations. Age was associated with non-comprehension of medication [odds ratio (OR) 1.07; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.04, 1.12] and follow-up appointment (OR 1.08; 95 % CI 1.00, 1.17) instructions. Male sex was associated with non-comprehension of diet instructions (OR 1.91; 95 % CI 1.10, 3.31). Social isolation was associated with non-comprehension of exercise instructions (OR 9.42; 95 % CI 1.50, 59.11) Depression was associated with non-compliance with medication (OR 2.29; 95 % CI 1.02, 5.10) and diet instructions (OR 3.30; 95 % CI 1.24, 8.83). CONCLUSIONS Non-comprehension of discharge instructions among older adults is prevalent, multi-factorial, and varies by domain.
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- J S Albrecht
- Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, 220 Arch Street, 12th floor, Room 01-234, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA,
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