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Lapierre A, Bérubé M, Giroux M, Tardif PA, Turcotte V, Mercier É, Richard-Denis A, Williamson D, Moore L. Interprofessional interventions that impact collaboration and quality of care across inpatient trauma care continuum: A scoping review. Injury 2024; 55:111873. [PMID: 39303368 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111873] [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] [Received: 08/12/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the recognized importance of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in trauma care, healthcare professionals often work in silos. Interprofessional (IP) interventions are crucial for optimizing IPC and delivering high-quality care across clinical contexts, yet their effectiveness throughout the inpatient trauma care continuum is not well understood. Thus, this review aimed to examine the literature on the effectiveness of IP interventions on collaboration processes and related outcomes in inpatient trauma care. METHODS We conducted a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. We searched six databases for studies from the last decade on IP interventions in inpatient trauma care. Two independent reviewers categorized IP interventions (education, practice, organization) and extracted their impact on IPC processes and related outcomes (team performance, patient, organization). RESULTS Of the 17,397 studies screened, 148 met the inclusion criteria. Most were cohort designs (72%), conducted in level I trauma centers (57%) and emergency departments (51%), and involved surgeons (56%) and nurses (53%). Studies focused on IP organization interventions (51%), such as clinical pathways; IP practice interventions (35%), such as trauma team activation protocols; and IP education interventions (14%) including multi-method education. IP practice interventions most effectively improved team performance results, while IP education interventions primarily improved IPC processes. Positive patient outcomes were limited, with few studies examining organizational effects. CONCLUSIONS Significant advancements are still required in IP interventions and trauma care research. Future studies should rigorously explore the effectiveness of interventions throughout the inpatient trauma care continuum and focus on developing robust measures for patient and organizational outcomes.
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- Alexandra Lapierre
- Research Center CHU de Québec, Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus), Quebec, QC, Canada; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada.
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- Research Center CHU de Québec, Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus), Quebec, QC, Canada; Faculty of Nursing, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada
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- Research Center CHU de Québec, Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus), Quebec, QC, Canada; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada
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- Research Center CHU de Québec, Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus), Quebec, QC, Canada
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- Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center CHU de Québec, Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus), Quebec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physiatry and Research Center, CIUSSS du-Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy and Research Center, CIUSSS-Nord-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center CHU de Québec, Université Laval (Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus), Quebec, QC, Canada; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada
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Lassoued L, Gharssallah I, Tlili MA, Sahli J, Kouira M, Abid S, Chaieb A, Khairi H. Impact of an educational intervention on patient safety culture among gynecology-obstetrics' healthcare professionals. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:704. [PMID: 38840130 PMCID: PMC11151572 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11152-3] [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: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, patient safety has begun to receive particular attention and has become a priority all over the world. Patient Safety Culture (PSC) is widely recognized as a key tenet that must be improved in order to enhance patient safety and prevent adverse events. However, in gynecology and obstetrics, despite the criticality of the environment, few studies have focused on improving PSC in these units. This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of an educational program to improve PSC among health professionals working in the obstetric unit of a Tunisian university hospital. METHODS We conducted a quasi-experimental study in the obstetric unit of a university hospital in Sousse (Tunisia). All the obstetric unit's professionals were invited to take part in the study (n = 95). The intervention consisted of an educational intervention with workshops and self-learning documents on patient safety and quality of care. The study instrument was the French validated version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Normality of the data was checked using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The comparison of dimensions' scores before and after the intervention was carried out by the chi2 test. The significance level was set at 0.05. RESULTS In total, 73 participants gave survey feedback in pre-test and 68 in post-test (response rates of 76.8% and 71.6, respectively). Eight dimensions improved significantly between pre- and post-tests. These dimensions were D2 "Frequency of adverse events reported" (from 30.1 to 65.6%, p < 0.001), D3 "Supervisor/Manager expectations and actions promoting patient safety" (from 38.0 to 76.8%, p < 0.001), D4 "Continuous improvement and organizational learning" (from 37.5 to 41.0%, p < 0.01), D5 "Teamwork within units" (from 58.2 to 79.7%, p < 0.01), D6 "Communication openness" (from 40.6 to 70.6%, p < 0.001), and D7 "Non-punitive response to error" (from 21.1 to 42.7%, p < 0.01), D9 "Management support for patient safety" (from 26.4 to 72.8%, p < 0.001), and D10 "Teamwork across units" (from 31.4 to 76.2%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Educational intervention, including workshops and self-learning as pedagogical tools can improve PSC. The sustainability of the improvements made depends on the collaboration of all personnel to create and promote a culture of safety. Staff commitment at all levels remains the cornerstone of any continuous improvement in the area of patient safety.
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- Latifa Lassoued
- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, 4000, Tunisie
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, 4000, Tunisie
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie.
- Department of Nursing Administration, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, 4000, Tunisie
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, 4000, Tunisie
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, 4000, Tunisie
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, LR12ES03, 4000, Tunisie
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, 4000, Tunisie
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Milton J, David Åberg N, Erichsen Andersson A, Gillespie BM, Oxelmark L. Patients' perspectives on care, communication, and teamwork in the emergency department. Int Emerg Nurs 2023; 66:101238. [PMID: 36571930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The work of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the emergency department (ED) involves effective communication and efficient teamwork, which may be perceived differently by patients and HCPs. Therefore, it is important to explore patient perspectives of information exchange and clinical assessment. AIM To evaluate experiences of care, communication, and teamwork from ED patients' perspectives. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 patients who were assessed in a Swedish ED during Spring 2021. Thematic analysis was used. RESULTS Participants' experiences reflected the complex environment of the ED. Findings emphasize the importance of information exchange in relation to a caring approach. Three themes emerged: the need for a caring approach by HCPs towards patients'; the need for dialogue between patient and HCPs; and the need for information on ED environment constraints. CONCLUSIONS Patients felt comforted when they experienced a caring empathic approach from the HCPs. For example, patients valued an individual holistic approach rather than feeling that they were being objectified by their medical conditions. This was important in coping with the anxiety caused by a stressful ED environment. There is a critical need for effective exchange of information between patients and HCPs.
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- Jenny Milton
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group (GEMREG), Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Acute Medicine and Geriatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Mölndal, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery & NHMRC Wiser Wound Centre of Research Excellence, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Southport, Gold Coast, Australia.
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group (GEMREG), Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Acute Medicine and Geriatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Wennman I, Carlström E, Fridlund B, Wijk H. Actions taken affecting lead time in the care pathway for low-priority patients with a suspected stroke: A critical incident study. Int Emerg Nurs 2021; 60:101105. [PMID: 34864324 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2021.101105] [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: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The time delay from alerted ambulance to arrival at the stroke unit is crucial for patients suffering a suspected stroke. This is a recognized problem why additional explorative knowledge regarding actions taken are needed. AIM To explore actions taken by nurses that affect lead times in the care pathway from the alerted ambulance to the stroke unit, for low-priority patients suffering a suspected stroke. METHOD The design of the study was explorative and descriptive and used a qualitative approach based on Critical Incident Technique (CIT). Twenty-two nurses involved in the stroke care pathway at an university hospital in western Sweden were interviewed about their actions that affected the lead time. RESULTS Actions undertaken affected lead time in the stroke care pathway for low-priority patients related to "promoting the care chain process" and "taking control of the situation". CONCLUSIONS The staff within all parts of the care pathway affected the lead time, individually as well as via interaction between departments. This calls for the need of further collaboration and consensus concerning how to facilitate a smooth care pathway.
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- Ingela Wennman
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Quality Strategies, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Quality Strategies, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Business, History, and Social Sciences, School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway
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- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Centre for Inter-Professional Collaboration within Emergency Care, Linnaeus University, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Quality Strategies, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Liu J, Ponzer S, Farrokhnia N, Masiello I. Evaluation of interprofessional teamwork modules implementation in an emergency department - A mixed-methods case study of implementation fidelity. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:853. [PMID: 34419021 PMCID: PMC8380355 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06822-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The need for interprofessional collaboration has been emphasized by health organizations. This study was part of a mixed-methods evaluation of interprofessional teamwork modules implementation in an emergency department (ED), where a major intervention was didactic training of team roles and behaviours in combination with practice scenarios. The aim of the study was to evaluate the implementation of interprofessional teamwork modules from a staff perspective and focus on how implementation fidelity may be sustained. METHODS In this mixed-methods case study we triangulated staff data from structured observations, semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire repeated at intervals over 5 years. A protocol of key team behaviours was used for the observations conducted in June 2016 and June 2018, 1½ and 3½ years after the initial implementation. A purposeful sample of central informants, including nursing and medical professionals and section managers, was interviewed from May to June 2018. The interview guide consisted of open-ended questions about the experiences of interprofessional teamwork modules and the implementation process. The questionnaire consisted of five statements about the perceived workload, interprofessional collaboration and patient satisfaction, where each was rated on a Likert scale. RESULTS Good fidelity to four out of five key team behaviours was observed during the first year. However, fidelity was sustained only for one key team behaviour after 3 years. We conducted a qualitative content analysis of 18 individual interviews. The theme Enjoying working together, but feeling less efficient emerged of the interprofessional teamwork modules, despite shorter ED stays for the patients. Negative experiences of the staff included passive team leaders and slow care teams. The theme Stimulating to create, but challenging to sustain emerged of the implementation process, where barriers were not adressed and implementation fidelity not sustained. The staff questionnaire showed that the perceived work conditions was improved in periods of high fidelity, but deteriorated to pre-implementation levels as fidelity to the key team behaviours decayed in 2018. CONCLUSIONS Extensive planning and successful initial implementation were not enough to sustain the key behaviour changes in the study. The use of implementation frameworks can be helpful in future projects.
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- Jenny Liu
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Computer Science and Media Technology, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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Wennman I, Carlström E, Fridlund B, Wijk H. Experienced critical incidents affecting lead-times in the stroke care chain for low-priority patients - A qualitative study with critical incident technique. Int Emerg Nurs 2021; 58:101040. [PMID: 34329825 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2021.101040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The time elapsing from the alarm being raised to arrival at the stroke unit is crucial for patients suffering a conceivable stroke. More knowledge is needed about critical incidents-both favourable and unfavourable-affecting the lead time in the care chain. AIM To explore favourable and unfavourable critical incidents (CIs), affecting lead times in the care chain from the alerted ambulance to the stroke unit, as experienced by nurses, for low-priority patients suffering a conceivable acute stroke. METHOD The study had an explorative descriptive design using a qualitative approach of Flanagan's Critical Incident Technique (CIT). Twenty-two nurses involved in the stroke care chain at a hospital in western Sweden were interviewed about their experiences regarding CIs influencing the lead time for low-priority patients. RESULTS There were 363 CIs identified related to human interactions and organizational structures. The types of CIs varied depending on where in the care chain they were experienced. Both favourable and unfavourable factors had an impact on the length of the lead time from alerted ambulance to stroke unit for lowpriority patients. Furthermore, CIs occurring both early and later in the care chain affected the whole process. CONCLUSIONS There is a need for greater understanding within each interrelated department in the care chain about how CIs at one part of the care chain have an impact on another.
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- Ingela Wennman
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden.
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Emergency Medicine Research Group, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden; Department of Business, History, and Social Sciences, School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway
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- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Centre for Inter-Professional Collaboration within Emergency Care, Linnaeus University, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Gothenburg, Sweden; Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Liu J, Palmgren T, Ponzer S, Masiello I, Farrokhnia N. Can dedicated emergency team and area for older people reduce the hospital admission rate? - An observational pre- and post-intervention study. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:115. [PMID: 33568087 PMCID: PMC7877031 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02044-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergency department (ED) care of older patients is often complex. Geriatric ED guidelines can help to meet this challenge. However, training requirements, the use of time-consuming tools for comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), a lack of golden standard to identify the frail patients, and the weak evidence of positive outcomes of using CGA in EDs pose barriers to introduce the guidelines. Dedicating an interprofessional team of regular ED medical and nursing staff and an older-friendly ED area can be another approach. Previous studies of geriatrician-led CGA in EDs have reported a reduced hospital admission rate. The aim of this study was to investigate whether a dedicated interprofessional emergency team also can reduce the hospital admission rate without the resources required by the formal use of CGA. METHODS An observational pre-post study at a large adult ED, where all patients 80 years or older arriving on weekdays in the intervention period from 2016.09.26 to 2016.11.28 and the corresponding weekdays in the previous year from 2015.09.28 to 2015.11.30 were included. In the intervention period, older patients either received care in the geriatric module by the dedicated team or in the regular team modules for patients of mixed ages. In 2015, all patients received care in regular team modules. The primary outcome measure was the total hospital admission rate and the ED length of stay was the secondary outcome measure. RESULTS We included 2377 arrivals in the intervention period, when 26.7% (N = 634) received care in the geriatric module, and 2207 arrivals in the 2015 period. The total hospital admission rate was 61.7% (N = 1466/2377) in the intervention period compared to 64.8% (N = 1431/2207) in 2015 (p = 0.03). The difference was larger for patients treated in the geriatric module, 51.1% compared to 62.1% (95% CI: 56.3 to 68.0%) for patients who would have been eligible in 2015. The ED length of stay was longer in the intervention period. CONCLUSIONS An interprofessional team and area dedicated to older patients was associated to a lower hospital admission rate. Further studies are needed to confirm the results.
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- Jenny Liu
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Södersjukhuset AB, KI SÖS, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Södersjukhuset AB, KI SÖS, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Södersjukhuset AB, KI SÖS, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Computer Science and Media Technology, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Södersjukhuset AB, KI SÖS, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83, Stockholm, Sweden
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Ashbrook J, Rogdakis N, Callaghan MJ, Yeowell G, Goodwin PC. The therapeutic management of back pain with and without sciatica in the emergency department: a systematic review. Physiotherapy 2020; 109:13-32. [PMID: 32846282 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2020.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION An increasing number of patients are attending the Emergency Department (ED) with back pain with or without sciatica. There is evidence to suggest that medical management is varied and inconsistent. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to review the literature to determine the evidence base for the therapeutic management of adults presenting with back pain with or without sciatica in the ED. METHODS A systematic review of the literature included the therapeutic management of patients presenting in the ED. Articles published in peer review journals in English language up to August 2018 were searched for in the following data-bases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, ZETOC, PubMed, The Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews), Web of Science, Open Grey and ETHOS. A narrative synthesis approach was followed. RESULTS Twenty two studies, including 17 randomised control trials, one randomised control pilot study, two cohort studies, one cohort pilot study and one retrospective audit were included. The Downs and Black methodological quality scores ranged from 16 to 31 with a mean score of 24 out of a possible 32. CONCLUSION Evidence suggests that Naproxen alone should be considered as first line management in cases of back pain without sciatica. Intra-venous corticosteroids should be considered in the management of cases of severe sciatica. More high quality trials are needed to determine an evidence-based management protocol for the treatment of acute low back pain in the ED, specifically focusing on non-pharmacological management and the first line management of patients presenting with LBP with sciatica. Systematic Review Registration Number PROSPERO CRD42016042087.
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- Jane Ashbrook
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK.
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- Physio Praxis Outpatient Clinic, 14, Ethnikis Aminis St., 54621 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK; Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6GX, UK
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Dinius J, Philipp R, Ernstmann N, Heier L, Göritz AS, Pfisterer-Heise S, Hammerschmidt J, Bergelt C, Hammer A, Körner M. Inter-professional teamwork and its association with patient safety in German hospitals-A cross sectional study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0233766. [PMID: 32470083 PMCID: PMC7259596 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inter-professional teamwork is a prominent factor in quality of care and may lead to improved patient safety. Although team members' points of view are highly relevant when trying to improve inpatient procedures, there is a lack of systematic assessment of their perceptions. Therefore, study aims were to explore inter-professional teamwork, safety-related behavior, and patient safety in German hospitals from team members' point of view. Furthermore, we wanted to examine the association between inter-professional teamwork and safety-related behavior as well as the association between inter-professional teamwork and patient safety. METHODS We used cross-sectional pre-intervention data of a multicenter longitudinal study (German KOMPAS project). We gathered descriptive statistics for sample characteristics and to describe the current state of inter-professional teamwork, safety-related behavior, and patient safety. We used one-way variance analyses to assess differences between groups, and linear regression analyses to examine the association between inter-professional teamwork and the outcomes safety-related behavior, and patient safety. RESULTS 326 inpatient care team members participated in the study. Participants perceived a moderate to high level of inter-professional teamwork, and a moderate level of patient safety. Moreover, they reached rather high values in safety-related behavior. Professional group, work experience, and period of employment had an impact on the perceptions of inter-professional teamwork, and patient safety. Higher inter-professional teamwork was associated with better patient safety. We did not find an association between inter-professional teamwork and safety-related behavior. CONCLUSIONS Based on the association between inter-professional teamwork and patient safety, we recommend the implementation of team interventions. Because professional group, period of employment, and work experience had an impact on the perceptions of inter-professional teamwork and patient safety, we suggest future qualitative research to explore reasons for caregivers' critical evaluation. Moreover, we recommend longitudinal studies to reveal causal relationships, and subsequently to determine areas of improvement for a safer health care.
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- Julia Dinius
- Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Patient Safety, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute for Patient Safety, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Center for Health Communication and Health Services Research (CHSR), Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Occupational and Consumer Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Patient Safety, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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