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Wick JB, Blandino A, Smith JS, Line BG, Lafage V, Lafage R, Kim HJ, Passias PG, Gum JL, Kebaish KM, Eastlack RK, Daniels A, Mundis G, Hostin R, Protopsaltis T, Hamilton DK, Kelly MP, Gupta M, Hart RA, Schwab FJ, Burton DC, Ames CP, Lenke LG, Shaffrey CI, Bess S, Klineberg E. The ISSG-AO Complication Intervention Score, but Not Major/Minor Designation, is Correlated With Length of Stay Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Global Spine J 2023:21925682231202782. [PMID: 37725904 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231202782] [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: 09/21/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVES The International Spine Study Group-AO (ISSG-AO) Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) Complication Classification System was developed to improve classification, reporting, and study of complications among patients undergoing ASD surgery. The ISSG-AO system classifies interventions to address complications by level of invasiveness: grade zero (none); grade 1, mild (e.g., medication change); grade 2, moderate (e.g., ICU admission); grade 3, severe (e.g., reoperation related to surgery of interest). To evaluate the efficacy of the ISSG-AO ASD Complication Classification System, we aimed to compare correlations between postoperative length of stay (LOS) and complication severity as classified by the ISSG-AO ASD and traditional major/minor complication classification systems. METHODS Patients age ≥18 in a multicenter ASD database who sustained in-hospital complications were identified. Complications were classified with the major/minor and ISSG-AO systems and correlated with LOS using an ensemble-based machine learning algorithm (conditional random forest) and a generalized linear mixed model. RESULTS 490 patients at 19 sites were included. 64.9% of complications were major, and 35.1% were minor. By ISSG-AO classification, 20.4%, 66.1%, 6.7%, and 6.7% were grades 0-3, respectively. ISSG-AO complication grading demonstrated significant correlation with LOS, whereas major/minor complication classification demonstrated inverse correlation with LOS. In conditional random forest analysis, ISSG-AO classification had the greatest relative importance when assessing correlations across multiple variables with LOS. CONCLUSIONS The ISSG-AO system may help identify specific complications associated with prolonged LOS. Targeted interventions to avoid or reduce these complications may improve ASD surgical quality and resource utilization.
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- Joseph B Wick
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Norton Leatherman Spine Center, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scoliosis Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA
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Rogo-Gupta LJ, Altamirano J, Homewood LN, Donnellan NM, Miles S, Stuparich M, Salinaro J, Lum D, Fassiotto M. Women physicians receive lower Press Ganey patient satisfaction scores in a multicenter study of outpatient gynecology care. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2023; 229:304.e1-304.e9. [PMID: 37330126 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.06.023] [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: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emerging data suggest that patient satisfaction data are subject to inherent biases that negatively affect women physicians. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe the association between the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and physician gender in a multi-institutional study of outpatient gynecologic care. STUDY DESIGN This was a multisite, observational, population-based survey study using the results of Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys from 5 unrelated community-based and academic medical institutions with outpatient gynecology visits between January 2020 and April 2022. The primary outcome variable was the likelihood to recommend a physician, and individual survey responses served as the unit of analysis. Patient demographic data were collected through the survey, including self-reported age, gender, and race and ethnicity (categorized as White, Asian, or Underrepresented in Medicine, which groups together Black, Hispanic or LatinX, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian or Pacific Islander). Bivariate comparisons between demographics (physician gender, patient and physician age quartile, patient and physician race) and likelihood to recommend were assessed using generalized estimating equation models clustered by physician. Odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals, and P values for these analyses are reported, and results were considered statistically significant at P<.05. Analysis was performed using SAS, version 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC). RESULTS Data were obtained from 15,184 surveys for 130 physicians. Most physicians were women (n=95 [73%]) and White (n=98 [75%]), and patients were also predominantly White (n=10,495 [69%]). A little over half of all visits were race-concordant, meaning that both patient and physician reported the same race (57%). Women physicians were less likely to receive a topbox survey score (74% vs 77%) and in the multivariate model had 19% lower odds of receiving a topbox score (95% confidence interval, 0.69-0.95). Patient age had a statistically significant relationship with score, with patients aged ≥63 years having >3-fold increase in odds of providing a topbox score (odds ratio, 3.10; 95% confidence interval, 2.12-4.52) compared with the youngest patients. After adjustment, patient and physician race and ethnicity showed similar effects on the odds of a topbox likelihood-to-recommend score, with Asian physicians and Asian patients having lower odds of a topbox likelihood-to-recommend score when compared with White physicians and patients (odds ratio: 0.89 [95% confidence interval, 0.81-0.98] and 0.62 [95% confidence interval, 0.48-0.79], respectively). Underrepresented in medicine physicians and patients showed significantly increased odds of a topbox likelihood-to-recommend score (odds ratio: 1.27 [95% confidence interval, 1.21-1.33] and 1.03 [95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.06], respectively). The physician age quartile was not significantly associated with odds of a topbox likelihood-to-recommend score. CONCLUSION Women gynecologists were 18% less likely to receive top patient satisfaction scores compared with men in this multisite, population-based survey study using the results of Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. The results of these questionnaires should be adjusted for bias given that they provide data currently being used to understand patient-centered care.
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- Lisa J Rogo-Gupta
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
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- Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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Stephens AR, McCormick ZL, Burnham TR, Conger A. The impact of social deprivation on patient satisfaction in physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine using the press Ganey® outpatient medical practice survey. INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MEDICINE 2023; 2:100276. [PMID: 39238904 PMCID: PMC11372889 DOI: 10.1016/j.inpm.2023.100276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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Introduction Multiple factors (patient age, wait time, depression, etc.) have been associated with lower patient satisfaction as assessed by the Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey (PGOMPS). Social deprivation has been shown to impact multiple aspects of patient care but its impact on patient satisfaction in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is limited. Objective We hypothesized that increased social deprivation would independently predict lower patient satisfaction, as measured by the PGOMPS. Design Retrospective large cohort study. Setting Single tertiary academic institution. Patients Adult patients seen by PM&R physicians practicing outpatient interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine who completed PGOMPS between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019. Interventions Independent variables include: Social deprivation as measured by 2015 Area Deprivation Index (ADI), wait time, patient age, and sex. Main outcome measure Patient satisfaction was defined as receiving a perfect PGOMPS Total Score. Results A totla of 64,875 patients (mean age 52.7 ± 21.8 years, 41.4% male, mean ADI 29.9 ± 18.8) were included. Univariate analysis showed a decreased odds of achieving satisfaction for each decile increase in ADI (odds ratio 0.965; 95% confidence interval 0.957-0.973; p < 0.001). The most socially deprived quartile was significantly less likely to report satisfaction on PGOMPS compared to the least deprived quartile (91.1 vs 93.2; p < 0.001). Multivariable analysis revealed that the odds of achieving satisfaction was 0.99 (95% confidence interval 0.980 to 0.997; p = 0.009) for the Total Score, independent of age, wait time, and patient sex for each decile increase in ADI. Conclusions In this cohort, increased social deprivation independently predicted patient dissatisfaction in PM&R.
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- Andrew R Stephens
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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Rogers MJ, Belton M, Randall D, Yoo M, Presson AP, Wang A, Kazmers NH. Patient Satisfaction with Virtual Clinic Encounters: Analysis of Factors that Impact the Press Ganey Survey in the Hand Surgery Population. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2023; 5:325-331. [PMID: 37323967 PMCID: PMC10264864 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Purpose Our purpose was to identify patient characteristics and visit components that affect patient satisfaction with virtual new patient visits in an outpatient hand surgery clinic as measured by the Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey (PGOMPS) total score (primary outcome) and provider subscore (secondary outcome). Methods Adult patients evaluated through virtual new patient visits at a tertiary academic medical center between January 2020 and October 2020 who completed the PGOMPS for virtual visits were included. Data regarding demographics and visit characteristics were collected via chart review. Factors associated with satisfaction were identified using a Tobit regression model on the continuous score outcomes (Total Score and Provider Subscore) to account for substantial ceiling effects. Results A total of 95 patients were included: 54% were men and the mean age was 54 ± 16 years. Mean area deprivation index was 32 ± 18, and the mean driving distance to the clinic was 97 ± 188 mi. Common diagnoses include compressive neuropathy (21%), hand arthritis (19%), hand mass (12%), and fracture/dislocation (11%). Treatment recommendations included small joint injection (20%), in-person evaluation (25%), surgery (36%), and splinting (20%). Multivariable Tobit regressions showed notable differences in satisfaction by the provider on the Total Score but not on the Provider Subscore. Other factors known to affect the PGOMPS scores for in-person visits were not notably associated with the Total or Provider Sub-Scores for virtual visits (area deprivation index, age, and offer of surgery or injection) other than the body mass index. Conclusions Virtual clinic visit satisfaction was affected by the provider. Wait time strongly affects satisfaction with in-person visits but is not accounted for by the PGOMPS scoring system for virtual visits, which is a limitation of their survey. Further work is required to determine how to improve the patient experience with virtual visits. Type of study/level of evidence Prognostic IV.
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- Miranda J. Rogers
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Economics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Wang SK, Cui P, Wang DF, Wang P, Kong C, Lu SB. Preoperative Zung depression scale predicts outcomes in older patients undergoing short-segment fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal disease. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:718-726. [PMID: 36562871 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07497-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify the relationship between depression measured by Zung depression rating scale (ZDRS) and postoperative outcomes (including the patients reported outcomes [PRO] and clinical outcomes) two years after short-segment fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal disease in older patients (aged 75 years and older). METHODS We enrolled patients who underwent short-segment fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disease from May 2018 to June 2020. All patients were assessed for depression using the ZDRS. Patients were included in the depression group and not-depressed group based on their scores. Preoperative baseline data were collected on characteristics, comorbidities, laboratory data, pain levels (visual analogue scale [VAS]), functional status (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI]), and surgery-related variables. The primary outcomes were PRO measures, including VAS, ODI and satisfaction two years after lumbar fusion surgery. Other outcomes included postoperative complications, the length of stay, and reoperation. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the risk factors for poor satisfaction. RESULTS A total of 231 patients (201 in not-depressed and 30 in depressed group) were enrolled in this study. There were no significant differences between the two groups for baseline data. Depressed group had higher rates of choices for dissatisfaction (36.7% vs. 14.0%, p = 0.015), higher VAS scores of low back pain (2.8 ± 2.3 vs. 1.6 ± 1.7, p = 0.012), and worse functional status (31.5 ± 22.5 vs 21.8 ± 19.9, p = 0.015) than the not-depressed group. Depressed patients reported significantly higher rates of postoperative complications and readmissions. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that depression (p = 0.001) was independently associated with postoperative dissatisfaction. CONCLUSION Preoperative depression was a risk factor for postoperative dissatisfaction, worse functional status, readmission, and complications in older patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery. Preoperative screening using the Zung depression scale helps inform decision-making when considering fusion surgery for patients aged 75 and older.
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- Shuai-Kang Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 10053, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, 10053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 10053, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, 10053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 10053, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, 10053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 10053, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, 10053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 10053, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, 10053, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 10053, China. .,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, 10053, China.
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Stephens AR, McCormick ZL, Conger A, Burnham T. Evaluating opportunities for improved outpatient satisfaction in an interventional spine clinic: An analysis of Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey responses. INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MEDICINE 2022; 1:100143. [PMID: 39238866 PMCID: PMC11372971 DOI: 10.1016/j.inpm.2022.100143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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Objective The Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey (PGOMPS) is a frequently used patient satisfaction metric comprised of provider-specific and non-provider-specific questions. The PGOMPS results are used by many administrators to improve the patient experience and are linked to physician reimbursements in some cases. This study aimed to determine the frequency of patient satisfaction for the provider-specific and non-provider-specific PGOMPS questions and their association with the likelihood of a patient recommending their provider's clinic. Design A retrospective review. Methods Adult patients attending a university interventional spine clinic between January 2014 and December 2019 were included in this study. We retrospectively reviewed prospectively collected patient satisfaction using PGOMPS. Data was collected within 30 days after an outpatient interventional spine clinic appointment. Satisfaction was defined as receiving a perfect total score. The frequency of perfect scores for each question was calculated. Chi-square (goodness-of-fit) analysis was performed between the number of patients who gave perfect satisfaction on all provider specific questions and the number of patients who gave perfect satisfaction for non-provider scores irrespective of their provider specific scoring. Spearman correlation between individual PGOMPS questions and the likelihood to recommend the practice question were calculated. Results 53,118 patients patient encounters were included. 2078 (66.65%) provider-specific questions received perfect satisfaction versus 1121 (35.95%) with perfect satisfaction for non-provider specific questions (p < 0.001). The five questions most likely to receive perfect satisfaction were: physician spoke using clear language (92.90%), physician friendliness/courtesy (82.74%), cleanliness of the practice (82.67%) likelihood to recommend practice (81.27%), and likelihood to recommend physician (80.96%). The 5 least likely were: convenience of office hours (64.30%), wait time (63.00%), ease of getting on phone (60.77%), information about delays (60.19%), and ability to get desired appointment (58.92%). Of the 10 questions that had the strongest correlation with likelihood to recommend the practice 7 were related to the physician. None of the 10 questions with the least correlation were related to the physician. Conclusions Most interventional spine patients are satisfied with their providers and less satisfied with non-provider-related aspects of their encounters. Provider-specific factors carry the greatest influence in the patient's perceived satisfaction with the experience as a whole and likelihood to recommend the practice.
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- Andrew R Stephens
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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Beighley A, Zhang A, Huang B, Carr C, Mathkour M, Werner C, Scullen T, Kilgore MD, Maulucci CM, Dallapiazza RF, Kalyvas J. Patient-reported outcome measures in spine surgery: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION AND SPINE 2022; 13:378-389. [PMID: 36777909 PMCID: PMC9910127 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_101_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Steadily increasing expenditure in the United States health-care system has led to a shift toward a value-based model that focuses on quality of care and cost-effectiveness. Operations involving the spine rank among some of the most common and expensive procedures performed in operating rooms nationwide. Patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) are a useful tool for reporting levels of outcome and analyzing patient recovery but are both under-utilized and nonstandardized in spine surgery. Methods We conducted a systematic review of the literature using the PubMed database, focusing on the most commonly utilized PROMs for spine disease as well as spinal deformity. The benefits and drawbacks of these PROMs were then summarized and compared. Results Spine-specific PROMs were based on the class of disease. The most frequently utilized PROMs were the Neck Disability Index and the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale; the Oswestry Disability Index and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire; and the Scoliosis Research Society 22-item questionnaire (SRS-22) for cervicothoracic spine disease, lumbar spine disease, and spinal deformity, respectively. Conclusion We found limited, though effective, use of PROMs targeting specific classes of disease within spine surgery. Therefore, we advocate for increased use of PROMs in spine surgery, in both the research and clinical settings. PROM usage can help physicians assess subjective outcomes in standard ways that can be compared across patients and institutions, more uniquely tailor treatment to individual patients, and engage patients in their own medical care.
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- Adam Beighley
- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University-Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurosurgery, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Wang SK, Mu H, Wang P, Li XY, Kong C, Cheng JB, Lu SB, Zhao GG. The Charlson Comorbidity Index and depression are associated with satisfaction after short-segment lumbar fusion in patients 75 years and older. Front Surg 2022; 9:991271. [PMID: 36171818 PMCID: PMC9512134 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.991271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe rate and volume of lumbar spinal fusion (LSF) surgery performed for patients aged 75 years and older increased in recent years. The purposes of our study were to identify factors associated with postoperative dissatisfaction and evaluate the predictive value of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for dissatisfaction at 2 years after elective short-segment (one- or two- level) LSF in patients aged 75 and older.MethodsThis was a retrospective study using a prospectively collected database of consecutive patients (aged 75 and older) who underwent elective short-segment transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgery for degenerative diseases from June 2018 to May 2020. Preoperative CGA consisting six domains was performed for each patient 1 day before the operative day. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors that predict for dissatisfaction with surgical treatment. The primary outcome was patient satisfaction with LSF surgery, as measured by the North American Spine Society (NASS) satisfaction scale. Secondary outcomes included postoperative complications, the length of stay, visual analog scale (VAS), and Oswestry Disability Index.ResultsA total of 211 patients were available for a follow-up at 2 years and included in our final study cohort with a mean age of 80.0 years. A total of 175 patients (82.9%) were included in the satisfied group, and 36 patients (17.1%) were included in the not dissatisfied group. In the dissatisfied group, there was a higher incidence of postoperative complications (30.6% vs. 14.3%, p = 0.024) and greater VAS scores for lower back (4.3 ± 1.9 vs. 1.3 ± 1.4, p = 0.001) and leg (3.9 ± 2.1 vs. 0.9 ± 1.3, p = 0.001). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that patients with greater CCI score [odd ratio (OR) 2.56, 95% CI, 1.12–5.76; p = 0.030 for CCI 1 or 2 and OR 6.20, 95% CI, 1.20–28.69; p = 0.024], and depression (OR 3.34, 95% CI, 1.26–9.20; p = 0.016) were more likely to be dissatisfied compared with patients with the CCI score of 0 and without depression.ConclusionsSatisfaction after LSF in older patients (aged 75 and older) was similar to that of previously reported younger patients. Preoperative depression and higher CCI scores were independent risk factors for postoperative dissatisfaction two years after LSF surgery. These results help inform decision-making when considering LSF surgery for patients aged 75 and older.
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- Shuai-Kang Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Correspondence: Shi-Bao Lu
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Zhang T, Schneider MB, Weir TB, Shaw NM, Foster MJ, Meredith SJ, Leong NL, Packer JD, Henn Iii RF. Response Bias for Press Ganey Ambulatory Surgery Surveys after Knee Surgery. J Knee Surg 2022. [PMID: 35817060 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The Press Ganey Ambulatory Surgery (PGAS) survey is an emerging tool used to capture patient satisfaction after elective surgery. Evaluating patient satisfaction is important; however, quality improvement (QI) surveys used to capture the patient experience may be subject to nonresponse bias. An orthopaedic registry was used to retrospectively identify patients who underwent ambulatory knee surgery from June 2015 to December 2019. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of PGAS survey nonresponse and response. In the cohort of 1,161 patients, 142 (12.2%) completed the PGAS survey. Multiple logistic regression demonstrated that male sex, Black race, not living with a caretaker, student or unemployment status, and worse preoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) fatigue were predictors of nonresponse. The results of this study highlight the presence of nonresponse bias in the PGAS survey after elective knee surgery.
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- Tina Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Catalano MA, Hemli JM, Yu PJ, Scheinerman SJ, Hartman AR, Patel NC. Patient Satisfaction Scores After Cardiac Surgery: Should They Be Risk-Adjusted? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 35:696-704. [PMID: 35779848 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a survey tool that quantifies patient satisfaction after hospitalization. We sought to interrogate our HCAHPS results in order to identify any association between preoperative health, type of operation, and postoperative outcomes, with patient satisfaction after cardiac surgery. Of 12,572 patients who underwent cardiac surgery between December 2012 and December 2019, 2587 patients (20.6%) completed the HCAHPS survey. Patient satisfaction was quantified using HCAHPS responses, focused on 'top-box' rating in nursing care, physician care, hospital environment, and overall hospital rating, as primary endpoints. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify those variables associated with top-box scores. Elevated patient risk, as measured by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk score in 2112 patients, was predictive of lower rates of top-box responses in nursing care (OR 0.963, P = 0.003), physician care (OR 0.96, P = 0.002), and overall hospital rating (OR 0.97, P = 0.007). Major postoperative complications were associated with lower patient satisfaction for nursing care (OR 0.67, P = 0.038), physician care (OR 0.59, P = 0.012), and overall hospital rating (OR 0.64, P = 0.035); length of stay ≥ 6 days was associated with increased patient satisfaction for nursing care (OR 1.45, P < 0.001). Increased preoperative risk and postoperative complications are associated with lower rates of top-box patient satisfaction scores after cardiac surgery. When assessing patient satisfaction after cardiac surgery, we suggest that a preoperative risk profile be considered.
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- Michael A Catalano
- Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital / Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital / Northwell Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital / Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital / Northwell Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital / Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital / Northwell Health, New York, New York..
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Murasko MJ, Ivanov DV, Roe AK, Kamal RN, Amanatullah DF. Patient Satisfaction Scores Are a Poor Metric of Orthopedic Care. Orthopedics 2022; 45:e127-e133. [PMID: 35201936 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220217-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Patient satisfaction scores are a popular metric used to evaluate orthopedic care. There is little consistency with how satisfaction is described in the orthopedic literature. Online physician reviews are a growing trend that directly and indirectly affect a surgeon's reputation. There is little correlation of higher satisfaction with improved surgical outcomes, so rating surgical care may be misguided and possibly dangerous. Patient satisfaction is an important part of the patient-centered care model, so rating systems should directly reflect quality. More research is needed to determine the relationship between patient satisfaction and the delivery of quality care. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(3):e127-e133.].
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Stephens AR, Steadman JN, Kazmers NH. Recommendation of Surgery and Other Interventions Is Associated With Increased Patient Satisfaction With Orthopedic Outpatient Visits. Orthopedics 2022; 45:187-191. [PMID: 35021032 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220105-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The primary goal of our study was to determine whether satisfaction with orthopedic surgery outpatient visits is affected by a recommendation for surgery compared with a recommendation for nonoperative treatment, as measured by the Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey (PGOMPS). Secondarily, we evaluated the effect of offering an injection, therapy, or any intervention (surgery, injection, therapy, immobilization, aspiration, or radiation therapy) on PGOMPS scores. To investigate this relationship, we reviewed new orthopedic outpatient visits at a tertiary academic center during a single year (2018). Patient satisfaction was defined as a PGOMPS score greater than the 33rd percentile. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression was conducted to determine the effect of a surgical recommendation and the effect of recommending an injection, therapy, or any intervention on the PGOMPS total score and provider subscore. Of the 1217 included patients, multivariate analysis showed that a surgical recommendation was significantly and independently associated with satisfaction on the PGOMPS total score and provider subscore. Multivariate analysis also showed that being offered an injection, therapy, or any intervention was significantly associated with higher PGOMPS total scores compared with not being offered those interventions. Patients who were offered surgery or other interventions were significantly more likely to be satisfied with their encounter and the surgeon. Patients who were offered surgery were significantly more likely to be satisfied with their encounter and the surgeon than those who were not offered surgery. Additionally, patients who were offered any intervention were significantly more likely to be satisfied with their encounter than those who were not offered an intervention. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(3):187-191.].
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Redding TS, Keefe KR, Stephens AR, Gurgel RK. Evaluating Factors That Influence Patient Satisfaction in Otolaryngology Clinics. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2022; 132:19-26. [PMID: 35094607 DOI: 10.1177/00034894211055531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify factors that influence patient satisfaction during outpatient visits in various settings of otolaryngology clinics in an academic medical center. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Academic medical center. METHODS We reviewed Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey responses for new, outpatient visits between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. Self-reported race was identified using electronic medical records. Multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were used to identify continuous and categorical variables associated with patient satisfaction. RESULTS There were 3998 unique new patient visits with completed surveys. Multivariate analysis revealed that responses for patients <18 years old are less likely to be satisfied with their care compared to patients ≥18 years old (OR 0.66; P < .001). For each 10-minute increase in wait time, patients were 43.4% less likely report satisfaction (P < .001). African American patients were also less likely to report satisfaction (OR 0.22; P = .043) while Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders were over 3 times more likely to be satisfied (OR 3.6; P = .013). Additionally, Medicare patients and those who were seen at community satellite clinics compared to the main University Hospital had increased odds of achieving satisfactory care (OR 1.3; P = .005 and OR 1.3; P = .002, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Wait time, clinic location, patient race, insurance provider, and age were all shown to significantly influence patient-reported satisfaction. Understanding how these variables influence patient satisfaction will hopefully lead to processes that improve patient satisfaction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3.
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- Taylor S Redding
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Wichmann TO, Rasmussen MM, Einarsson HB. Predictors of patient satisfaction following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for cervical radiculopathy. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2021; 205:106648. [PMID: 33901749 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether preoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and immediate postoperative arm pain improvement can predict patient satisfaction following anterior cervical spine surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 193 patients with cervical radiculopathy undergoing surgery at Aarhus University Hospital was performed. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess demographics, clinical outcomes and complications preoperatively, postoperatively and at 1-year follow-up. PROMs covered Visual Analogue Scale for arm pain (VAS-AP) and neck pain (VAS-NP), Neck Disability Index (NDI), EQ-5D 3-level version (EQ-5D-3L), and satisfaction. Immediate upper extremity pain status was assembled from medical records. RESULTS PROMs significantly improved (p < 0.001) and most patients (66%) were satisfied with the surgical result at follow-up. Complications and complaints occurred in 3.6% intraoperatively, 1.5% postoperatively in-hospital, and 43% postoperatively post-discharge. Patients with a symptom duration exceeding 24 months had significantly decreased odds of being satisfied compared to patients with a symptom duration less than 3 months (OR: 0.32, 95% CI: 0.10-0.98, p = 0.046). Neither baseline PROMs nor immediate pain improvement significantly predicted patient satisfaction. Despite being non-significant, patients experiencing immediate pain improvement had increased odds of being satisfied compared to patients not experiencing immediate improvement (OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 0.65-4.05). CONCLUSIONS Prolonged symptom duration and immediate pain improvement may have an impact on patient satisfaction.
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- Thea Overgaard Wichmann
- Department of Neurosurgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
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Stephens AR, Presson AP, Chen D, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH. Inter-specialty variation of the Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25211. [PMID: 33761706 PMCID: PMC9281982 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025211] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Measuring patient satisfaction scores and interpreting factors that impact their variation is of importance as scores influence various aspects of health care administration. Our objective was to evaluate if Press Ganey scores differ between medical specialties.New patient visits between January 2014 and December 2016 at a single tertiary academic center were included in this study. Press Ganey scores were compared between specialties using a multivariable logistic mixed effects model. Secondary outcomes included a comparison between surgical versus non-surgical specialties, and pediatric versus adult specialties. Due to the survey's high ceiling effect, satisfaction was defined as a perfect total score.Forty four thousand four hundred ninety six patients met inclusion criteria. Compared to internal medicine, plastic surgery, general surgery, dermatology, and family medicine were more likely to achieve a perfect overall score, as, with odds ratios of 1.46 (P = .02), 1.29 (P = .002), 1.22 (P = .004), and 1.16 (P = .02) respectively. Orthopaedics, pediatric medicine, pediatric neurology, neurology, and pain management were less likely to achieve satisfaction with odds ratios of 0.85 (P = .047), 0.71 (P < .001), 0.63 (P = .005), 0.57 (P < .001), and 0.51 (P = .006), respectively. Compared to pediatric specialties, adult specialties were more likely to achieve satisfaction (OR 1.73; P < .001). There were no significant differences between surgical versus non-surgical specialties.Press Ganey scores systematically differ between specialties within the studied institution. These differences should be considered by healthcare systems that use patient satisfaction data to modify provider reimbursement.
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- Andrew R. Stephens
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way
- University of Utah, School of Medicine, 30N 1900E
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- University of Utah, Division of Public Health, 375 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Division of Public Health, 375 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way
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Patient-Reported Outcomes: Quality of Care on a Neurosurgical Ward. Qual Manag Health Care 2021; 30:194-199. [PMID: 33591084 DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Patient experience has become a quality measure in hospitals across the United States. To improve our understanding of our neurosurgical patient population's satisfaction needs, we undertook a detailed survey to identify areas of needed improvement. METHODS Upon institutional review board approval, a detailed survey adopted from the Swedish quality-of-care patient questionnaire was distributed to all patients being discharged from the neurosurgical ward over a month period. From June 2014 to July 2014, all patients admitted to the neurosurgery service through the emergency department, clinic, or other facilities were enrolled. There were no specific inclusion criteria except for age older than 18 years, intact cognition to complete the survey, and return of a completed survey. Data were collected in 6 major categories, including information availability, patient accessibility, treatment received, caring perception, hospital environment, and overall satisfaction. Patients were evaluated by age, gender, surgery, and admission type. RESULTS Our analysis demonstrated an improved overall satisfaction in those patients being admitted electively from the clinic as compared with emergency department admissions or hospital transfers. In addition, patients admitted on an emergent basis reported a lower satisfaction pertaining to receiving information, specifically test results. CONCLUSIONS Emergent admissions represent a subpopulation that may require additional strategies to improve patient satisfaction survey scores.
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Schallhorn JM, Schallhorn SC, Hannan SJ. Impact of Refractive Outcomes on Bias in Follow-up and Completion of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures after Laser Vision Correction. Ophthalmology 2021; 128:1284-1291. [PMID: 33545171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To examine factors contributing to completion of a patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure in patients undergoing laser vision correction. DESIGN Retrospective, population-based study. PARTICIPANTS All patients who underwent primary laser vision correction with a target of plano from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016, at a large refractive surgery center. METHODS Patients were asked to complete a PRO measure at the time of their preoperative and months 1 and 3 postoperative visits. Characteristics between patients who attended and did not attend the follow-up visits and completed and did not complete the PRO measure were compared. A logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with likelihood of follow-up and completion of PRO measure. An inverse probability censoring weighted model was created to account for selective loss to follow-up and used to adjust the PRO satisfaction measure. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Completion of the PRO measure at 1 and 3 months. RESULTS A total of 37 043 patients were identified. Of these, 20 501 completed a 1-month postoperative PRO measure and 10 474 completed a 3-month postoperative PRO measure. Patients completing a PRO measure were more likely to be older, be female, have had photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), have completed a preoperative PRO measure, and have had a preoperative hyperopic correction (P < 0.001 for all comparisons). For every line of postoperative uncorrected acuity worse than 20/16, the odds ratio of completing a PRO measure was 1.33 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.30-1.36, P < 0.001) at 1 month and 1.29 (95% CI, 1.26-1.33, P < 0.001) at 3 months. At 1 month, there was no difference between the raw and model-adjusted rates of satisfaction with vision, but at 3 months the adjusted rate was significantly higher than the raw rate. CONCLUSIONS Patients with worse objective visual outcomes were more likely to complete PRO measures in this population-based study. In a setting with loss to follow-up, PRO measures require methods to address missing data for correct interpretation.
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- Julie M Schallhorn
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California; F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California; Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, California
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The Impact of Social Deprivation on Orthopaedic Outpatient Satisfaction Using the Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020; 28:e1111-e1120. [PMID: 32235241 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-19-00852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In orthopaedics, multiple factors (patient age, wait time, and depression) have been associated with lower Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey (PGOMPS) patient satisfaction scores. We hypothesized that increased social deprivation is an independent predictor of lower patient satisfaction, as measured by the PGOMPS. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed unique new outpatient orthopaedic surgery visits between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2016, at a single tertiary academic institution. Given the high ceiling effects, satisfaction was defined a priori as achieving a score above the 33rd percentile. Social deprivation was determined using the 2015 Area Deprivation Index (ADI). Univariate and multivariable binary logistic regressions were used to detect factors associated with patient satisfaction for both the PGOMPS Total Score and Provider Sub-Score. RESULTS Of the 4,881 included patients, the mean age was 53.3 ± 15.9 years, 59.3% were women, and mean ADI was 30.1 ± 19.2. Univariate analysis revealed a significantly decreased odds of achieving satisfaction on the Total Score for each decile increase in ADI (odds ratio [OR] 0.94; P < 0.001). Compared with the least deprived quartile, patients of the most deprived quartile were significantly less likely to report satisfaction for both the Total Score (OR 0.56; P = 0.001) and Provider Sub-Score (OR 0.63; P = 0.011). Multivariable analysis revealed that the odds of achieving satisfaction for each decile increase in ADI were 0.96 for the Total Score (P = 0.014) and 0.95 for the Provider Sub-Score (P = 0.004), independent of age, wait time, race, subspecialty, provider type, and the clinic setting. CONCLUSIONS Increased social deprivation was an independent predictor of orthopaedic outpatient dissatisfaction on the PGOMPS. These findings should be considered when interpreting patient satisfaction scores and lend further support in an effort to improve healthcare inequalities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Lehrich BM, Goshtasbi K, Brown NJ, Shahrestani S, Lien BV, Ransom SC, Tafreshi AR, Ransom RC, Chan AY, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Sahyouni R, Pham MH, Osorio JA, Oh MY. Predictors of Patient Satisfaction in Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2020; 146:e1160-e1170. [PMID: 33253954 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.11.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recently, there has been increased interest in patient satisfaction measures such as Press Ganey and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys. In this systematic review, the spine surgery literature is analyzed to evaluate factors predictive of patient satisfaction as measured by these surveys. METHODS A thorough literature search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases. All English-language articles from database inception to July 2020 were screened for study inclusion according to PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS Twenty-four of the 1899 published studies were included for qualitative analysis. There has been a statistically significant increase in the number of publications across years (P = 0.04). Overall, the studies evaluated the relationship between patient satisfaction and patient demographics (71%), preoperative and intraoperative clinical factors (21%), and postoperative factors (33%). Top positive predictors of patient satisfaction were patient and nursing/medical staff relationship (n = 4; 17%), physician-patient relationship (n = 4; 17%), managerial oversight of received care (n = 3; 13%), same sex/ethnicity between patient and physician (n = 2; 8%), and older age (n = 2; 8%). Top negative predictors of patient satisfaction were high Charlson Comorbidity Index/high disability/worse overall health functioning (n = 7; 29%), increased length of hospital stay (n = 4; 17%), high rating for pain/complications/readmissions (n = 4; 17%), and psychosocial factors (n = 3; 13%). CONCLUSIONS There is heterogeneity in terms of different factors, both clinical and nonclinically related, that affect patient satisfaction ratings. More research is warranted to investigate the role of hospital consumer surveys in the spine surgical patient population.
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- Brandon M Lehrich
- Medical Scientist Training Program, University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA; Department of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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Ramaswamy A, Yu M, Drangsholt S, Ng E, Culligan PJ, Schlegel PN, Hu JC. Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Cohort Study. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e20786. [PMID: 32810841 PMCID: PMC7511224 DOI: 10.2196/20786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 270] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background New York City was the international epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care providers responded by rapidly transitioning from in-person to video consultations. Telemedicine (ie, video visits) is a potentially disruptive innovation; however, little is known about patient satisfaction with this emerging alternative to the traditional clinical encounter. Objective This study aimed to determine if patient satisfaction differs between video and in-person visits. Methods In this retrospective observational cohort study, we analyzed 38,609 Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey outcomes from clinic encounters (620 video visits vs 37,989 in-person visits) at a single-institution, urban, quaternary academic medical center in New York City for patients aged 18 years, from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020. Time was categorized as pre–COVID-19 and COVID-19 (before vs after March 4, 2020). Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests and multivariable linear regression were used for hypothesis testing and statistical modeling, respectively. Results We experienced an 8729% increase in video visit utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the same period last year. Video visit Press Ganey scores were significantly higher than in-person visits (94.9% vs 92.5%; P<.001). In adjusted analyses, video visits (parameter estimate [PE] 2.18; 95% CI 1.20-3.16) and the COVID-19 period (PE 0.55; 95% CI 0.04-1.06) were associated with higher patient satisfaction. Younger age (PE –2.05; 95% CI –2.66 to –1.22), female gender (PE –0.73; 95% CI –0.96 to –0.50), and new visit type (PE –0.75; 95% CI –1.00 to –0.49) were associated with lower patient satisfaction. Conclusions Patient satisfaction with video visits is high and is not a barrier toward a paradigm shift away from traditional in-person clinic visits. Future research comparing other clinic visit quality indicators is needed to guide and implement the widespread adoption of telemedicine.
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- Ashwin Ramaswamy
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Ramaswamy A, Yu M, Drangsholt S, Ng E, Culligan PJ, Schlegel PN, Hu JC. Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Cohort Study. J Med Internet Res 2020. [PMID: 32810841 DOI: 10.2196/20786.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND New York City was the international epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care providers responded by rapidly transitioning from in-person to video consultations. Telemedicine (ie, video visits) is a potentially disruptive innovation; however, little is known about patient satisfaction with this emerging alternative to the traditional clinical encounter. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine if patient satisfaction differs between video and in-person visits. METHODS In this retrospective observational cohort study, we analyzed 38,609 Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey outcomes from clinic encounters (620 video visits vs 37,989 in-person visits) at a single-institution, urban, quaternary academic medical center in New York City for patients aged 18 years, from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020. Time was categorized as pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 (before vs after March 4, 2020). Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests and multivariable linear regression were used for hypothesis testing and statistical modeling, respectively. RESULTS We experienced an 8729% increase in video visit utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the same period last year. Video visit Press Ganey scores were significantly higher than in-person visits (94.9% vs 92.5%; P<.001). In adjusted analyses, video visits (parameter estimate [PE] 2.18; 95% CI 1.20-3.16) and the COVID-19 period (PE 0.55; 95% CI 0.04-1.06) were associated with higher patient satisfaction. Younger age (PE -2.05; 95% CI -2.66 to -1.22), female gender (PE -0.73; 95% CI -0.96 to -0.50), and new visit type (PE -0.75; 95% CI -1.00 to -0.49) were associated with lower patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Patient satisfaction with video visits is high and is not a barrier toward a paradigm shift away from traditional in-person clinic visits. Future research comparing other clinic visit quality indicators is needed to guide and implement the widespread adoption of telemedicine.
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- Ashwin Ramaswamy
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Cheyuo C, Brandmeir N, Fisher-Perez N, Dekeseredy P, Sedney C. Patient Acceptability of the Use of Advanced Practice Providers in an Outpatient Neurosurgery Clinic. Cureus 2020; 12:e9157. [PMID: 32789093 PMCID: PMC7417325 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Increasing demands for healthcare manpower has necessitated the utilization of advanced practice providers (APPs). The effect of APPs in primary care has been well-characterized but is less studied in surgical subspecialties. The objective of this study is to assess the patient acceptability of APPs in an outpatient neurosurgery setting. Methods We conducted a prospective, survey-based study among 78 adult patients in the neurosurgical outpatient clinic. The survey consisted of 10 questions assessing the hypothetical acceptability of care provided by neurosurgeons and APPs. These were compared as pre-specified dyads, with patients blinded to dyad composition. The data were analyzed with Chi-square tests. Results Patients preferred to see their neurosurgeon for their first clinic visit even with a longer lag time (29% acceptability difference, p = 0.012). Patients also preferred to see the neurosurgeon for their first postoperative visit (20% difference, p = 0.009). For all visits, patients preferred to see an APP if the clinic visit would be on time, rather than see the surgeon with a significant delay (30% difference, p = 0.0002). If their visit was scheduled with an APP, patients preferred that the neurosurgeon review their treatment plan before they left the clinic (15% difference, p = 0.04). Overall, seeing an APP was acceptable if patients were informed ahead of time (37% difference, p < 0.0001). Conclusions Team-based care utilizing APPs is acceptable to patients. Patients had strong preferences for seeing their surgeon for the first neurosurgical clinic visit and first post-operative visit. Patients were satisfied with seeing an APP if they could be seen more expeditiously. Patients also preferred to know ahead of time if they were going to see an APP.
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- Cletus Cheyuo
- Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
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- Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
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Stephens AR, Rowberry TJ, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH. Evaluating opportunities for improved orthopedics outpatient satisfaction: an analysis of Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey responses. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:28. [PMID: 31992339 PMCID: PMC6986136 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-1567-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey (PGOMPS) is composed of 10 provider-specific and 15 non-provider-specific questions. Some healthcare systems link PGOMS overall scores to physician reimbursements. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of patient satisfaction across individual PGOMPS question, the null hypothesis being that there was no variability between the frequency of satisfaction and similar questions. METHODS We reviewed all new patient orthopedic PGOMPS scores between January 2014 and December 2017. Due to the large ceiling effect, satisfaction was defined as a perfect total score. The frequency of perfect scores for each question was calculated. RESULTS Five thousand one hundred sixty-three patients met the inclusion criteria. Two thousand two hundred sixty-six (43.89%) provider-specific questions received perfect satisfaction versus 986 (19.10%) with perfect satisfaction for non-provider-specific questions (p < 0.001). The five questions most likely to receive perfect satisfaction were MD friendliness/courtesy (80.36), MD spoke using clear language (80.35%), likelihood to recommend practice (79.11%), likelihood to recommend MD (78.8%), and MD confidence (78.74%). The five least likely were convenience of office hours (60.44%), ease of getting on phone (59.72%), ability to get desired appointment (59.50%), wait time (54.63%), and information about delays (53.80%). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the majority of orthopedic patients are satisfied with their provider, demonstrating that room for improvement is limited with provider-specific areas. Leaders of health care teams should consider these results when seeking to improve patient satisfaction scores and determining how and if scores should be linked to reimbursements.
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- Andrew R Stephens
- University of Utah, School of Medicine, 30 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- University of Utah, School of Medicine, 30 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.
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Saldivar B, Carter C, Filipp SL, Gurka MJ, Davis MK. Patient Satisfaction Surveys in the Outpatient Clinic Setting: The Variability of Response With Positively or Negatively Toned Questions. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing 2019; 56:46958019875554. [PMID: 31524021 PMCID: PMC6747859 DOI: 10.1177/0046958019875554] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether a patient satisfaction survey in the outpatient clinic setting using questions with either a positive or negative tone would produce consistent responses. This was a prospective study using a 20-question paper survey delivered to medical students who were asked to rate on a scale of 1 to 10 to what degree they either agree or disagree with statements regarding their most recent personal outpatient clinic health care visit (any medical specialty). The same survey was administered again through an e-mail link 1 week later. One hundred fifty (77%) students completed the 20-item survey and 53 (35%) of the participating students completed the follow-up e-mail survey. Seven of the 10 question pairs on the paper survey revealed statistically significant differences in responses based on tone, with greater values for disagreement with negatively toned questions than values representing agreement with positive-toned questions. The match rates for similar questions posed on the paper survey and then the e-mail survey 1 week later ranged between 27.8% and 56.6%. This study demonstrated that, with an outpatient health care patient satisfaction survey, disagreement with a negative-toned question was stronger than agreement with a positive-toned question. There was poor correlation between survey responses when first posed on a paper survey and then repeated on a digital survey 1 week later. These findings suggest that the wording of survey questions may affect responses and that survey answers change with time and across delivery platforms.
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- University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
- Michael K. Davis, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Florida Health, 7046 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-7011, USA.
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