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Ruggiero KJ, Anton MT, Davidson TM, deRoon-Cassini TA, Hink AB. It is time to prioritize complete trauma care. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022; 92:e18-e21. [PMID: 34591038 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Kenneth J Ruggiero
- From the Departments of Nursing and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Nursing (K.J.R., T.M.D.), College of Nursing (M.T.A.), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Departments of Surgery, Psychiatry, and Institute for Health and Equity (T.A.dR.-C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Department of Surgery (A.B.H.), College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Silverio SA, Easter A, Storey C, Jurković D, Sandall J. Preliminary findings on the experiences of care for parents who suffered perinatal bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:840. [PMID: 34937548 PMCID: PMC8693591 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04292-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented risk to the global population. Maternity care in the UK was subject to many iterations of guidance on how best to reconfigure services to keep women, their families and babies, and healthcare professionals safe. Parents who experience a pregnancy loss or perinatal death require particular care and support. PUDDLES is an international collaboration investigating the experiences of recently bereaved parents who suffered a late miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death during the global COVID-19 pandemic, in seven countries. In this study, we aim to present early findings from qualitative work undertaken with recently bereaved parents in the United Kingdom about how access to healthcare and support services was negotiated during the pandemic. METHODS In-depth semi-structured interviews were undertaken with parents (N = 24) who had suffered a late miscarriage (n = 5; all mothers), stillbirth (n = 16; 13 mothers, 1 father, 1 joint interview involving both parents), or neonatal death (n = 3; all mothers). Data were analysed using a template analysis with the aim of investigating bereaved parents' access to services, care, and networks of support, during the pandemic after their bereavement. RESULTS All parents had experience of utilising reconfigured maternity and/or neonatal, and bereavement care services during the pandemic. The themes utilised in the template analysis were: 1) The Shock & Confusion Associated with Necessary Restrictions to Daily Life; 2) Fragmented Care and Far Away Families; 3) Keeping Safe by Staying Away; and 4) Impersonal Care and Support Through a Screen. Results suggest access to maternity, neonatal, and bereavement care services were all significantly reduced, and parents' experiences were notably affected by service reconfigurations. CONCLUSIONS Our findings, whilst preliminary, are important to document now, to help inform care and service provision as the pandemic continues and to provide learning for ongoing and future health system shocks. We draw conclusions on how to enable development of safe and appropriate services during this pandemic and any future health crises, to best support parents who experience a pregnancy loss or whose babies die.
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- Sergio A Silverio
- Department of Women & Children's Health, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Women & Children's Health, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Gynaecology Diagnostic Outpatient Treatment Unit, University College Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Women & Children's Health, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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Ufere NN, Donlan J, Indriolo T, Richter J, Thompson R, Jackson V, Volandes A, Chung RT, Traeger L, El-Jawahri A. Burdensome Transitions of Care for Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease and Their Caregivers. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:2942-2955. [PMID: 32964286 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06617-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) experience frequent readmissions; however, studies focused on patients' and caregivers' perceptions of their transitional care experiences to identify root causes of burdensome transitions of care are lacking. AIM To explore the transitional care experiences of patients with ESLD and their caregivers in order to identify their supportive care needs. METHODS We conducted interviews with 15 patients with ESLD and 14 informal caregivers. We used semi-structured interview guides to explore their experiences since the diagnosis of ESLD including their care transitions. Two raters coded interviews independently (κ = 0.95) using template analysis. RESULTS Participants reported feeling unprepared to manage their informational, psychosocial, and practical care needs as they transitioned from hospital to home after the diagnosis of ESLD. Delay in the timely receipt of supportive care services addressing these care needs resulted in hospital readmissions, emotional distress, caregiver burnout, reduced work capacity, and financial hardship. Participants shared the following resources that they perceived would improve their quality of care: (1) discharge checklist, (2) online resources, (3) mental health support, (4) caregiver support and training, and (5) financial navigation. CONCLUSION Transitional care models that attend to the informational, psychosocial, and practical domains of care are needed to better support patients with ESLD and their caregivers at the time of diagnosis and beyond. Without attending to the multidimensional care needs of newly diagnosed patients with ESLD and their caregivers, they are at risk of burdensome transitions of care, high healthcare utilization, and poor health-related quality of life.
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- Nneka N Ufere
- Liver Center, Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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- Liver Center, Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Liver Center, Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Liver Center, Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Liver Center, Gastrointestinal Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Yunihastuti E, Hariyanto R, Sulaiman AS, Harimurti K. Hepatitis C continuum of care: Experience of integrative hepatitis C treatment within a human immunodeficiency virus clinic in Indonesia. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256164. [PMID: 34383853 PMCID: PMC8360535 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Direct-acting antiviral drugs (DAAs) have changed the paradigm of hepatitis C therapy for both HCV/HIV co-infected and HCV mono-infected patients. We aimed to describe the HCV continuum of care of HIV-infected patients treated in an HIV clinic after a free DAA program in Indonesia and identify factors correlated with sofosbuvir-daclatasvir (SOF-DCV) treatment failure. METHODS We did a retrospective cohort study of adult HIV/HCV co-infected patients under routine HIV-care from November 2019 to April 2020 in the HIV integrated clinic of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. We evaluated some factors correlated with sofosbuvir-daclatasvir treatment failure: gender, diabetes mellitus, previous IFN failure, cirrhosis, concomitant ribavirin use, high baseline HCV-RNA, and low CD4 cell count. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Overall, 640 anti-HCV positive patients were included in the study. Most of them were male (88.3%) and former intravenous drug users (76.6%) with a mean age of 40.95 (SD 4.60) years old. Numbers and percentages for the stages of the HCV continuum of care were as follows: HCV-RNA tested (411; 64.2%), pre-therapeutic evaluation done (271; 42.3%), HCV treatment initiated (210; 32.8%), HCV treatment completed (207; 32.2%), but only 178 of these patients had follow-up HCV-RNA tests to allow SVR assessment; and finally SVR12 achieved (178; 27.8%). For the 184 who completed SOF-DCV treatment, SVR12 was achieved by 95.7%. In multivariate analysis, diabetes mellitus remained a significant factor correlated with SOF-DCV treatment failure (adjusted RR 17.0, 95%CI: 3.28-88.23, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study found that in the HCV continuum of care for HIV/HCV co-infected patients, gaps still exist at all stages. As the most commonly used DAA combination, sofosbuvir daclatasvir treatment proved to be effective and well-tolerated in HIV/HCV co-infected patients. Diabetes mellitus was significant factor correlated with not achieving SVR12 in this population.
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- Evy Yunihastuti
- Department Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
- HIV Integrated Clinic, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Dillon C, Lynch G, Dean J, Purvis C, Becket L. Impact of pharmacist involvement on medication safety in interprofessional transfer of care activity. N Z Med J 2021; 134:9-20. [PMID: 34320611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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AIM Any transition of patient care is a high-risk time for communication error. This paper explores whether the presence of a pharmacist as part of an interprofessional group provides additional benefit and safety in transitions of care. METHOD Six pharmacy interns and newly qualified pharmacists joined participants from seven other health professional training programmes to take part in an interprofessional education activity. Participants were assigned to 24 mixed-professional groups. Each group was required to craft a discharge summary for the same simulated patient. Groups without a pharmacist were given additional written documentation, including medication reconciliation, discharge prescription and discharge recommendations. The 24 discharge summaries were assessed for any medication-related information, both positive and negative. Groups with a pharmacist (6) were compared with groups who did not have a pharmacist (18) for completeness and accuracy of medication management. RESULTS An in-person pharmacist provided more thorough, comprehensive, accessible and accurate information for the community team (p=0.003). Although there was no difference in the absolute number of medication errors between the groups (p=0.057), the groups with a pharmacist showed a significant reduction in the severity of the errors (p=0.009). This result happened despite the groups without a pharmacist being provided with all the required medication information for safe transition of care. CONCLUSION These findings support the case for greater involvement from a pharmacist in a patient's healthcare team, particularly for any transition of care. Healthcare teams that include a pharmacist are more likely to exceed minimum safety expectations and make less severe errors.
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- Claire Dillon
- Emergency Physician Canterbury District Health Board, Senior Lecturer, University of Otago, Christchurch
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- Education and Training Pharmacist, Canterbury District Health Board
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- Lecturer, University of Otago, Christchurch, Rural Nurse Specialist Akaroa Health Ltd
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- Research, Planning and Funding, Canterbury District Health Board
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- Associate Dean Medical Education, University of Otago, Christchurch, Specialist Respiratory Physician, Canterbury District Health Board
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Ensuring medication continuity in older people after hospital discharge. Drug Ther Bull 2021; 59:118. [PMID: 34210660 DOI: 10.1136/dtb.2021.000036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Overview of: Tomlinson J, Cheong VL, Fylan B, et al Successful care transitions for older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of interventions that support medication continuity. Age and Ageing 2020;49:558-69.
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Wilbur J, Rockafellow J, Shian B. Post-ICU Care in the Outpatient Setting. Am Fam Physician 2021; 103:590-596. [PMID: 33983005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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More than 5 million patients in the United States are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) annually, and an increasing percentage of patients treated in the ICU survive to hospital discharge. Because these patients require follow-up in the outpatient setting, family physicians should be prepared to provide ongoing care and screening for post-ICU complications. Risk factors for complications after ICU discharge include previous ICU admissions, preexisting mental illness, greater number of comorbidities, and prolonged mechanical ventilation or higher opioid exposure while in the ICU. Early nutritional support and mobilization in the ICU decrease the risk of complications. After ICU discharge, patients should be screened for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and cognitive impairment using standardized screening tools. Physicians should also inquire about weakness, fatigue, neuropathy, and functional impairment and perform a targeted physical examination and laboratory evaluation as indicated; treatment depends on the underlying cause. Exercise regimens are beneficial for reducing several post-ICU complications. Patients who were treated for COVID-19 in the ICU may require additional instruction on reducing the risk of virus transmission. Telemedicine and telerehabilitation allow patients with COVID-19 to receive effective care without increasing exposure risk in communities, hospitals, and medical offices.
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- Jason Wilbur
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Renault-Tessier E, Carton M, Meng MF, Milder M, Angellier E, Bouleuc C, Mino JC. [Experience of care and daily life during national sanitary confinement in patients followed and treated in Cancer Control Centers: The BaroCov Inquiry]. Bull Cancer 2021; 108:481-489. [PMID: 33845994 PMCID: PMC8035123 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Le confinement dans le cadre de la CoVid 19 a nécessité des organisations en centre de lutte contre le cancer avec notamment le report de certains soins. Nous avons interrogé 6 080 patients qui avaient un rendez-vous programmé durant cette période. Deux mille quatre cent soixante-dix-huit patients ont donné leur avis concernant l’accès et l’organisation des soins, la téléconsultation, leurs préoccupations et leurs motifs de satisfaction. S’ils se disent pour 83 % d’entre eux, satisfaits de l’organisation des soins, 25 % des répondants déclarent un renoncement à des soins qu’ils qualifient d’indispensables dans un tiers des cas. La préoccupation en lien avec le suivi de la maladie cancéreuse passe avant celle d’attraper le virus Sars-cov-2, contrairement à la population générale, et les relations avec leurs proches sont spontanément citées comme motif de satisfaction. Cette méthode permet de saisir l’expérience des patients, malgré certaines limites. Une telle approche pourrait servir à la mise en place en période normale d’un dispositif spécifique.
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- Evelyne Renault-Tessier
- Institut Curie, Département Interdisciplinaire soins de support Oncologique, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France.
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- Institut Curie, Service de Biométrie, PSL Research University, 35, rue Dailly, 92210 Saint-Cloud, France
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- Institut Curie, Département Interdisciplinaire soins de support Oncologique, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, Direction des datas, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, Département Interdisciplinaire soins de support Oncologique, 35, rue Dailly, 92210 Saint-Cloud, France
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- Institut Curie, Département Interdisciplinaire soins de support Oncologique, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, Département Interdisciplinaire soins de support Oncologique, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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IMPORTANCE Nearly all initiatives to improve care for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have focused on improving OUD identification and treatment. Whether individuals with OUD have lower quality of care than individuals without OUD remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To measure quality of non-OUD preventive and chronic illness care and care coordination for individuals with OUD compared with individuals without OUD. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A cross-sectional study of deidentified data on outpatients throughout the US was conducted. Claims for 79 372 commercially insured and Medicare Advantage enrollees aged 18 years or older with diagnosis codes for OUD between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2019, and 46 601 individuals without OUD were included in the analysis. EXPOSURE Diagnosis of OUD. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Quality indicator performance was calculated, using claims for individuals with OUD and matched comparators without OUD. Within 3 domains of outpatient care quality (preventive care, chronic illness care, and care coordination), 6 indicators used in accountability programs were selected. Performance for individuals with and without OUD was compared, and logistic regression was used to analyze sociodemographic and comorbidity characteristics associated with higher quality of health care. RESULTS The study included 125 973 individuals, including 69 466 (55.1%) women and 78 225 (62.1%) White individuals, with a mean (SD) age of 59.0 (16.1) years. For the preventive care measure examining breast cancer screening, performance for the OUD cohort was 55.4% (95% CI, 54.7%-56.0%) compared with 65.6% (95% CI, 64.4%-66.7%) for individuals without OUD (P < .001). Quality of care for adherence to statin therapy was lower for individuals with OUD (70.4%; 95% CI, 68.7%-72.1%) compared with individuals without OUD (76.7%; 95% CI, 74.4%-78.7%) (P < .001) and for the hemoglobin A1c testing indicator (OUD: 80.9%; 95% CI, 80.4%-81.5%; comparator: 85.8%; 95% CI, 84.9%-86.8%; P < .001). Care coordination quality also was lower for individuals with OUD compared with those without OUD for mental health follow-up (OUD: 45.3%; 95% CI, 44.6%-46.0%; comparator: 52.5%; 95% CI, 50.0%-55.0%; P < .001) and for potentially avoidable hospitalizations for chronic conditions (OUD: 11.4%; 95% CI, 11.2%-11.7%; comparator: 8.8%; 95% CI, 8.3%-9.2%; P < .001) and diabetes, where a lower score indicates higher quality (OUD: 2.4%; 95% CI, 2.3%-2.5%; comparator: 1.9%; 95% CI, 1.7%-2.1%; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These findings suggest that individuals with OUD have moderately lower quality of care across preventive and chronic illness care and care coordination for non-OUD care compared with individuals without OUD. More attention to measurement and improvement of non-OUD care for these individuals is needed.
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- Kelly E. Anderson
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
- Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- OptumLabs Visiting Fellow, OptumLabs, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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- National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, DC
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Press VG, Myers LC, Feemster LC. Preventing COPD Readmissions Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program: How Far Have We Come? Chest 2021; 159:996-1006. [PMID: 33065106 PMCID: PMC8501005 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) was developed and implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to curb the rate of 30-day hospital readmissions for certain common, high-impact conditions. In October 2014, COPD became a target condition for which hospitals were penalized for excess readmissions. The appropriateness, utility, and potential unintended consequences of the metric have been a topic of debate since it was first enacted. Nevertheless, there is evidence that hospital policies broadly implemented in response to the HRRP may have been responsible for reducing the rate of readmissions following COPD hospitalizations even before it was added as a target condition. Since the addition of the COPD condition to the HRRP, several predictive models have been developed to predict COPD survival and readmissions, with the intention of identifying modifiable risk factors. A number of interventions have also been studied, with mixed results. Bundled care interventions using the electronic health record and patient education interventions for inhaler education have been shown to reduce readmissions, whereas pulmonary rehabilitation, follow-up visits, and self-management programs have not been consistently shown to do the same. Through this program, COPD has become recognized as a public health priority. However, 5 years after COPD became a target condition for HRRP, there continues to be no single intervention that reliably prevents readmissions in this patient population. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of the policy, the role of competing risks in measuring quality, the optimal postdischarge care for patients with COPD, and the integrated use of predictive modeling and advanced technologies to prevent COPD readmissions.
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- Valerie G Press
- Section of General Internal Medicine University of Chicago Medicine.
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- Divisions of Research and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System
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ABSTRACT To date, there is lack of specific effective treatment or vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2, and clinical and laboratory research is still ongoing to find successful drugs. Therefore, prevention to be infected through social distancing and isolation is the most effective way. However, all the other physical and mental illnesses continue to exist, if possible even more burdened by the emergency situation and social distancing. The COVID-19 pandemic, especially in many low- and middle-income countries, has caused a deeper gap in seeking psychiatric help. In this scenario, telepsychiatry could play a decisive role in implementing clinical care for frail patients and ensuring continuous mental care. Therefore, we felt the urge to write this article to express our hope that the old health care system at this time of crisis, as we know it, can offer the chance to implement pervasive care technologies that perfectly fit current psychiatric needs.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Psychiatric Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Kabir Medical College, Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Undergraduate Research Organization, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Naseer Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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In summarizing the proceedings of a longitudinal meeting of experts in substance use disorders (SUDs) among adolescents and young adults, in this special article, we review principles of care related to SUD treatment of young adults. SUDs are most commonly diagnosed during young adulthood, but most of the evidence guiding the treatment of this population has been obtained from older adult study participants. Extrapolating evidence from older populations, the expert group asserted the following principles for SUD treatment: It is important that clinicians who work with young adults effectively identify and address SUD to avert long-term addiction and its associated adverse health outcomes. Young adults receiving addiction treatment should have access to a broad range of evidence-based assessment, psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments, harm reduction interventions, and recovery services. These evidence-based approaches should be tailored to young adults' needs and provided in the least restrictive environment possible. Young adults should enter care voluntarily; civil commitment to treatment should be a last resort. In many settings, compulsory treatment does not use evidence-based approaches; thus, when treatment is involuntary, it should reflect recognized standards of care. Continuous engagement with young adults, particularly during periods of relapse, should be considered a goal of treatment and can be supported by care that is patient-centered and focused on the young adult's goals. Lastly, substance use treatments for young adults should be held to the same evidence and quality standards as those for other chronic health conditions.
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- Scott E Hadland
- Grayken Center for Addiction and Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts;
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
- Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program and Division of Developmental Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; and
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Grayken Center for Addiction and Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Grayken Center for Addiction and Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Colla C, Yang W, Mainor AJ, Meara E, Ouayogode MH, Lewis VA, Shortell S, Fisher E. Organizational integration, practice capabilities, and outcomes in clinically complex medicare beneficiaries. Health Serv Res 2020; 55 Suppl 3:1085-1097. [PMID: 33104254 PMCID: PMC7720705 DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the association between clinical integration and financial integration, quality-focused care delivery processes, and beneficiary utilization and outcomes. DATA SOURCES Multiphysician practices in the 2017-2018 National Survey of Healthcare Organizations and Systems (response rate 47%) and 2017 Medicare claims data. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study of Medicare beneficiaries attributed to physician practices, focusing on two domains of integration: clinical (coordination of patient services, use of protocols, individual clinician measures, access to information) and financial (financial management and planning across operating units). We examined the association between integration domains, the adoption of quality-focused care delivery processes, beneficiary utilization and health-related outcomes, and price-adjusted spending using linear regression adjusting for practice and beneficiary characteristics, weighting to account for sampling and nonresponse. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION METHODS 1 604 580 fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 or older attributed to 2113 practices. Of these, 414 209 beneficiaries were considered clinically complex (frailty or 2 + chronic conditions). PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Financial integration and clinical integration were weakly correlated (correlation coefficient = 0.19). Clinical integration was associated with significantly greater adoption of quality-focused care delivery processes, while financial integration was associated with lower adoption of these processes. Integration was not generally associated with reduced utilization or better beneficiary-level health-related outcomes, but both clinical integration and financial integration were associated with lower spending in both the complex and noncomplex cohorts: (clinical complex cohort: -$2518, [95% CI: -3324, -1712]; clinical noncomplex cohort: -$255 [95% CI: -413, -97]; financial complex cohort: -$997 [95% CI: -$1320, -$679]; and financial noncomplex cohort: -$143 [95% CI: -210, -$76]). CONCLUSIONS Higher levels of financial integration were not associated with improved care delivery or with better health-related beneficiary outcomes. Nonfinancial forms of integration deserve greater attention, as practices scoring high in clinical integration are more likely to adopt quality-focused care delivery processes and have greater associated reductions in spending in complex patients.
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- Carrie Colla
- The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical PracticeGeisel School of MedicineLebanonNew HampshireUSA
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- Geisel School of MedicineThe Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical PracticeLebanonNew HampshireUSA
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- Geisel School of MedicineThe Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical PracticeLebanonNew HampshireUSA
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- Department of Health Policy and ManagementHarvard University T H Chan School of Public HealthBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Population Health SciencesUniversity of Wisconsin MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Health Policy and ManagementGillings School of Global Public HealthUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Geisel School of MedicineThe Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical PracticeLebanonNew HampshireUSA
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- Stefano Volpato
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Neurosciences and Orthopedics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Buchbinder M, Blue C, Rennie S, Juengst E, Brinkley-Rubinstein L, Rosen DL. Practical and Ethical Concerns in Implementing Enhanced Surveillance Methods to Improve Continuity of HIV Care: Qualitative Expert Stakeholder Study. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2020; 6:e19891. [PMID: 32886069 PMCID: PMC7501574 DOI: 10.2196/19891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Retention in HIV care is critical to maintaining viral suppression and preventing further transmission, yet less than 50% of people living with HIV in the United States are engaged in care. All US states have a funding mandate to implement Data-to-Care (D2C) programs, which use surveillance data (eg, laboratory, Medicaid billing) to identify out-of-care HIV-positive persons and relink them to treatment. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify and describe practical and ethical considerations that arise in planning for and implementing D2C. METHODS Via purposive sampling, we recruited 43 expert stakeholders-including ethicists, privacy experts, researchers, public health personnel, HIV medical providers, legal experts, and community advocates-to participate in audio-recorded semistructured interviews to share their perspectives on D2C. Interview transcripts were analyzed across a priori and inductively derived thematic categories. RESULTS Stakeholders reported practical and ethical concerns in seven key domains: permission and consent, government assistance versus overreach, privacy and confidentiality, stigma, HIV exceptionalism, criminalization, and data integrity and sharing. CONCLUSIONS Participants expressed a great deal of support for D2C, yet also stressed the role of public trust and transparency in addressing the practical and ethical concerns they identified.
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- Mara Buchbinder
- Department of Social Medicine, Center for Bioethics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Social Medicine, Center for Bioethics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Social Medicine, Center for Bioethics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Social Medicine, Center for Health Equity Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Vivanti AJ, Deruelle P, Picone O, Guillaume S, Roze JC, Mulin B, Kochert F, De Beco I, Mahut S, Gantois A, Barasinski C, Petitprez K, Pauchet-Traversat AF, Droy A, Benachi A. Post-natal follow-up for women and neonates during the COVID-19 pandemic: French National Authority for Health recommendations. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2020; 49:101805. [PMID: 32407898 PMCID: PMC7212945 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In the context of the stage 3 SARS-Cov-2 epidemic situation, it is necessary to put forward a method of rapid response for an HAS position statement in order to answer to the requests from the French Ministry of Solidarity and Health, healthcare professionals and/or health system users' associations, concerning post-natal follow-up for women and neonates during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A simplified 7-step process that favours HAS collaboration with experts (healthcare professionals, health system users' associations, scientific societies etc.), the restrictive selection of available evidence and the use of digital means of communication. A short and specific dissemination format, which can be quickly updated in view of the changes in available data has been chosen.
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- Alexandre J Vivanti
- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Clamart, France.
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- Collège National des Gynécologues Obstétriciens Français, France; Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Faculté de Médecine de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Collège National des Gynécologues Obstétriciens Français, France; Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Louis Mourier" Hospital, Paris University, IAME INSERM U1137, APHP Paris, France; Groupe de Recherche sur les Infections pendant la Grossesse
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- Collège National des Sages-Femmes de France, France; Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, SIGMA, INSTITUT PASCAL, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Guidelines Department, French National Authority for Health, Saint-Denis, France
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- Guidelines Department, French National Authority for Health, Saint-Denis, France
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- Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Clamart, France; Collège National des Gynécologues Obstétriciens Français, France
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Cohen-Mekelburg S, Saini SD, Krein SL, Hofer TP, Wallace BI, Hollingsworth JM, Bynum JPW, Wiitala W, Burns J, Higgins PDR, Waljee AK. Association of Continuity of Care With Outcomes in US Veterans With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e2015899. [PMID: 32886122 PMCID: PMC7489806 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.15899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Health care fragmentation is associated with inefficiency and worse outcomes. Continuity of care (COC) models were developed to address fragmentation. OBJECTIVE To examine COC and selected outcomes in US veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This retrospective cohort study used the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Corporate Data Warehouse to identify veterans with IBD who received care in the VHA health care system between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2014. Included patients were veterans with IBD who had a primary care physician and at least 4 outpatient visits with key physicians (gastroenterologist, primary care physician, and surgeon) within the first year after an index IBD encounter. Data were analyzed from November 2018 to May 2020. EXPOSURES Care continuity was measured with the Bice-Boxerman COC index to define care density and dispersion within year 1 after the initial presentation. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to quantify the association between a low level of COC in year 1 (defined as ≤0.25 on a 0 to 1 scale) and subsequent IBD-related outcomes in years 2 and 3 (outpatient flare, hospitalization, and surgical intervention). RESULTS Among the 20 079 veterans with IBD who met the inclusion criteria, 18 632 were men (92.8%) and the median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 59 (48-66) years. In the first year of follow-up, substantial variation in the dispersion of care was observed (median [IQR] COC, 0.24 [0.13-0.46]). In a Cox proportional hazards regression model, a low level of COC was associated with a higher likelihood of outpatient flares that required corticosteroids (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.11; 95% CI, 1.01-1.22), hospitalizations (aHR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.06-1.47), and surgical interventions (aHR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.43-2.07). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Results of this cohort study showed a wide variation in dispersion of IBD care and an association between a lower level of COC and active IBD and worse outcomes. The findings suggest that investigating the barriers to COC in integrated systems that have invested in care coordination is key to not only better understanding COC but also identifying opportunities to improve care fragmentation.
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- Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg
- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Warner NS, Finnie D, Warner DO, Hooten WM, Mauck KF, Cunningham JL, Gazelka H, Bydon M, Huddleston PM, Habermann EB. The System Is Broken: A Qualitative Assessment of Opioid Prescribing Practices After Spine Surgery. Mayo Clin Proc 2020; 95:1906-1915. [PMID: 32736943 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate factors that influence opioid prescribing behaviors of key stakeholders after major spine surgery, with a focus on barriers to optimized prescribing. METHODS In-person semi-structured interviews were performed with 20 surgical and medical professionals (January 23, 2019 to June 11, 2019) at a large academic medical center, including resident physicians, midlevel providers, attending physicians, and clinical pharmacists. Interviews centered on perceptions of postoperative prescribing practices were coded and analyzed using a qualitative inductive approach. RESULTS Several unique themes emerged. First, wide interprovider variation exists in the perceived role of opioid prescribing guidelines. Second, there are important relationships between clinical experience, time constraints, and postoperative opioid prescribing. Third, opioid tapering is a major area of inconsistency. Fourth, there are serious challenges in managing analgesic expectations, particularly in those with chronic pain. Finally, there is currently no process to facilitate the hand-off or transition of opioid prescribing responsibility between surgical and primary care teams, which represents a major area for practice optimization efforts. CONCLUSION Despite increased focus on postoperative opioid prescribing, there remain numerous areas for improvement. The development of tools and processes to address critical gaps in postoperative prescribing will be essential for our efforts to reduce long-term opioid use after major spine surgery and improve patient care.
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- Nafisseh S Warner
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Moss HA, Wu J, Kaplan SJ, Zafar SY. The Affordable Care Act's Medicaid Expansion and Impact Along the Cancer-Care Continuum: A Systematic Review. J Natl Cancer Inst 2020; 112:779-791. [PMID: 32277814 PMCID: PMC7825479 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djaa043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health reform and the merits of Medicaid expansion remain at the top of the legislative agenda, with growing evidence suggesting an impact on cancer care and outcomes. A systematic review was undertaken to assess the association between Medicaid expansion and the goals of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in the context of cancer care. The purpose of this article is to summarize the currently published literature and to determine the effects of Medicaid expansion on outcomes during points along the cancer care continuum. METHODS A systematic search for relevant studies was performed in the PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. Three independent observers used an abstraction form to code outcomes and perform a quality and risk of bias assessment using predefined criteria. RESULTS A total of 48 studies were identified. The most common outcomes assessed were the impact of Medicaid expansion on insurance coverage (23.4% of studies), followed by evaluation of racial and/or socioeconomic disparities (17.4%) and access to screening (14.5%). Medicaid expansion was associated with increases in coverage for cancer patients and survivors as well as reduced racial- and income-related disparities. CONCLUSIONS Medicaid expansion has led to improved access to insurance coverage among cancer patients and survivors, particularly among low-income and minority populations. This review highlights important gaps in the existing oncology literature, including a lack of studies evaluating changes in treatment and access to end-of-life care following implementation of expansion.
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham NC, USA
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- Duke Cancer Institute, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Durham, NC, USA
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Sockolow PS, Bowles KH, Wojciechowicz C, Bass EJ. Incorporating home healthcare nurses' admission information needs to inform data standards. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2020; 27:1278-1286. [PMID: 32909035 PMCID: PMC7481025 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocaa087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Patient transitions into home health care (HHC) often occur without the transfer of information needed for critical clinical decisions and the plan of care. Owing to a lack of universally implemented standards, there is wide variation in information transfer. We sought to characterize missing information at HHC admission. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a mixed methods study with 3 diverse HHC agencies. Focus groups with nurses at each agency identified what information supports patient care decisions at admission. Thirty-six in-home admissions with associated documentation review determined the available information. To inform information standards development for the HHC admission process, we compared the types of information desired and available to an international standard for transitions in care information, the Continuity of Care Document (CCD) enhanced with Office of the National Coordinator for Healthcare Information Technology summary terms (CCD/S). RESULTS Three-quarters of the items from the focus groups mapped to the CCD/S. Regarding available information at admission, no observation included all CCD/S data items. While medication information was needed and often available for 4 important decisions, concepts related to patient medication self-management appeared in neither the CCD/S nor the admission documentation. DISCUSSION The CCD/S mostly met HHC nurses' information needs and is recommended to begin to fill the current information gap. Electronic health record recommendations include use of a data standard: the CCD or the proposed, more parsimonious U.S. Core Data for Interoperability. CONCLUSIONS Referral source and HHC agency adoption of data standards is recommended to support structured, consistent data and information sharing.
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- Paulina S Sockolow
- Department of Health Systems and Sciences Research, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Home Care Policy and Research, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Sciences Research, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Information Science, College of Computing and Informatics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Fabry disease is an X-linked disease due to a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. Clinical symptoms in classically affected males include acroparesthesia, anhydrosis and angiokeratoma, which may present during childhood followed by cardiac, cerebral and renal complications. Even though pulmonary involvement is not widely appreciated by clinicians, an obstructive lung disease is another recognized component of Fabry disease. Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was labeled as a global pandemic and patients with Fabry disease can be considered at high risk of developing severe complications. The impact of COVID-19 on patients with Fabry disease receiving enzyme replacement therapy is still unknown. Many patients who receive treatment in the hospital experienced infusion disruptions due to fear of infection. Effects of temporary treatment interruption was described in more detail in other lysosomal storage diseases, but the recommencement of therapy does not fully reverse clinical decline due to the temporary discontinuation. When possible, home-therapy seems to be the most efficient way to maintain enzyme replacement therapy access during pandemic. Sentence take-home message: Home-therapy, when possible, seems to be the most efficient way to maintain enzyme replacement therapy access during pandemic in patients with Fabry disease.
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- Juan Politei
- Fundation for the Study of Neurometabolic Diseases, FESEN, Argentina.
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Green A, Callaway L, McIntyre HD, Mitchell B. Diagnosing and providing initial management for patients with Gestational Diabetes: What is the General Practitioner's experience? Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2020; 166:108290. [PMID: 32615279 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIM This study explores the General Practice (GP) experience of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Much has been written about patient perspectives, yet little is known about the GP perspective at initial diagnosis and management. GDM is increasingly managed in the secondary and tertiary sector, the confidence of GPs and their role in ongoing care has not been examined. Given GDM's poor follow up rates, all aspects of the patient journey warrant close examination. METHODS Through purposive and snowball sampling, we conducted semi-structured interviews with GPs in Brisbane, Australia between April and October 2018. Data collection, until saturation, and analysis were concurrent, and the Leximancer analysis tool assisted with content analysis and suggestion of themes. RESULTS Dominant themes include uncertainty/urgency and feeling under-utilised. GPs have a pragmatic approach in the face of uncertainty, and adopt one of several strategies to meet patient needs. A key issue that may impact on long term follow up and high quality GP-patient relationships is concern about the patient being 'taken away' by the hospital. Communication with the hospital is generally perceived as poor. CONCLUSIONS The experience of GPs in the initial diagnosis and management of GDM may assist in improving GDM follow up.
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- Alison Green
- The University of Queensland, 288 Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia.
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- The University of Queensland, 288 Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia; Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston, QLD 4059, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, 288 Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia; Mater Research, The University of Queensland, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, 288 Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
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Vatrano M, Picariello C, Enea I, Roncon L, Caravita S, De Tommasi E, Imbalzano E, Garascia A, Manes MT, Misuraca L, Urbinati S, Colivicchi F, Gulizia MM, Gabrielli D. [Proposal for a standardized discharge letter after hospital stay for acute pulmonary embolism]. G Ital Cardiol (Rome) 2020; 21:607-618. [PMID: 32686788 DOI: 10.1714/3405.33895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Pulmonary embolism represents the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality in developed countries. It requires, in most cases, hospital treatment and always a structured follow-up program. Therefore, at the time of discharge, the communication and the transfer of information from the specialist to the general practitioner, through the discharge letter, represents a crucial opportunity. The aim is to improve the quality of the transmitted content, including information regarding initial assessment, procedures during hospitalization, residual risks, discharge treatments, therapeutic goals and follow-up plan in accordance with the latest guidelines. The discharge letter after hospitalization for pulmonary embolism must include personalized information, especially regarding the anticoagulant regimen in the specific onset setting. Finally, the follow-up program should be accurately described. A standardized discharge letter template, accompanied by some final notes addressed to the general practitioner and patient, could represent a useful tool to improve the quality and time of transmission of information between health professionals after pulmonary embolism.
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- Marco Vatrano
- U.O.C. Cardiologia, A.O. "Pugliese-Ciaccio", Catanzaro
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- U.O.C. Medicina e Chirurgia d'Urgenza, A.O.R.N. "S. Anna e S. Sebastiano", Caserta
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Azienda ULSS 5 Polesana, Rovigo
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, IRCCS Ospedale San Luca, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milano
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Terapia Medica, Università degli Studi, Messina
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- Dipartimento Cardiotoracovascolare "De Gasperis", ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano
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- U.O.S.D. Cardiologia Interventistica, Ospedale della Misericordia, Grosseto
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- U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Garibaldi-Nesima, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e Alta Specializzazione "Garibaldi", Catania
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Kerr H, Widger K, Cullen-Dean G, Price J, O’Halloran P. "Transition from children's to adult services for adolescents/young adults with life-limiting conditions: developing realist programme theory through an international comparison". BMC Palliat Care 2020; 19:115. [PMID: 32731863 PMCID: PMC7393825 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-020-00620-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Managing transition of adolescents/young adults with life-limiting conditions from children's to adult services has become a global health and social care issue. Suboptimal transitions from children's to adult services can lead to measurable adverse outcomes. Interventions are emerging but there is little theory to guide service developments aimed at improving transition. The Transition to Adult Services for Young Adults with Life-limiting conditions (TAYSL study) included development of the TASYL Transition Theory, which describes eight interventions which can help prepare services and adolescents/young adults with life-limiting conditions for a successful transition. We aimed to assess the usefulness of the TASYL Transition Theory in a Canadian context to identify interventions, mechanisms and contextual factors associated with a successful transition from children's to adult services for adolescents/young adults; and to discover new theoretical elements that might modify the TASYL Theory. METHODS A cross-sectional survey focused on organisational approaches to transition was distributed to three organisations providing services to adolescents with life-limiting conditions in Toronto, Canada. This data was mapped to the TASYL Transition Theory to identify corresponding and new theoretical elements. RESULTS Invitations were sent to 411 potentially eligible health care professionals with 56 responses from across the three participating sites. The results validated three of the eight interventions: early start to the transition process; developing adolescent/young adult autonomy; and the role of parents/carers; with partial support for the remaining five. One new intervention was identified: effective communication between healthcare professionals and the adolescent/young adult and their parents/carers. There was also support for contextual factors including those related to staff knowledge and attitudes, and a lack of time to provide transition services centred on the adolescent/young adult. Some mechanisms were supported, including the adolescent/young adult gaining confidence in relationships with service providers and in decision-making. CONCLUSIONS The Transition Theory travelled well between Ireland and Toronto, indicating its potential to guide both service development and research in different contexts. Future research could include studies with adult service providers; qualitative work to further explicate mechanisms and contextual factors; and use the theory prospectively to develop and test new or modified interventions to improve transition.
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- Helen Kerr
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL Northern Ireland
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- University of Toronto, Lawrence S Bloomberg John Hopkins University Baetjer Memorial Library, The Hopsital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston and St George’s University, London, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL Northern Ireland
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Al-Shamsi HO, Abu-Gheida I, Rana SK, Nijhawan N, Abdulsamad AS, Alrawi S, Abuhaleeqa M, Almansoori TM, Alkasab T, Aleassa EM, McManus MC. Challenges for cancer patients returning home during SARS-COV-19 pandemic after medical tourism - a consensus report by the emirates oncology task force. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:641. [PMID: 32650756 PMCID: PMC7348121 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-07115-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global health crisis. Numerous cancer patients from non-Western countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), seek cancer care outside their home countries and many are sponsored by their governments for treatment. Many patients interrupted their cancer treatment abruptly and so returned to their home countries with unique challenges. In this review we will discuss practical challenges and recommendations for all cancer patients returning to their home countries from treatment abroad. METHOD Experts from medical, surgical and other cancer subspecialties in the UAE were invited to form a taskforce to address challenges and propose recommendations for patients returning home from abroad after medical tourism during the SARS-COV-19 Pandemic. RESULTS The taskforce which consisted of experts from medical oncology, hematology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology and palliative care summarized the current challenges and suggested a practical approaches to address these specific challenges to improve the returning cancer patients care. Lack of medical documentation, pathology specimens and radiology images are one of the major limitations on the continuation of the cancer care for returning patients. Difference in approaches and treatment recommendations between the existing treating oncologists abroad and receiving oncologists in the UAE regarding the optimal management which can be addressed by early and empathic communications with patients and by engaging the previous treating oncologists in treatment planning based on the available resources and expertise in the UAE. Interruption of curative radiotherapy (RT) schedules which can potentially increase risk of treatment failure has been a major challenge, RT dose-compensation calculation should be considered in these circumstances. CONCLUSION The importance of a thorough clinical handover cannot be overstated and regulatory bodies are needed to prevent what can be considered unethical procedure towards returning cancer patients with lack of an effective handover. Clear communication is paramount to gain the trust of returning patients and their families. This pandemic may also serve as an opportunity to encourage patients to receive treatment locally in their home country. Future studies will be needed to address the steps to retain cancer patients in the UAE rather than seeking cancer treatment abroad.
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- Humaid O Al-Shamsi
- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Emirates Oncology Task Force, Emirates Oncology Society, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Burjeel Medical City, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Burjeel Medical City, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Radiology Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Radiology Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Section of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Oncology - Alzahra Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Department of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Burjeel Medical City, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Weinstein GS, Cohen R, Lin A, O'Malley BW, Lukens J, Swisher‐McClure S, Shanti RM, Newman JG, Parhar HS, Tasche K, Brody RM, Chalian A, Cannady S, Palmer JN, Adappa ND, Kohanski MA, Bauml J, Aggarwal C, Montone K, Livolsi V, Baloch ZW, Jalaly JB, Cooper K, Rajasekaran K, Loevner L, Rassekh C. Penn Medicine Head and Neck Cancer Service Line COVID-19 management guidelines. Head Neck 2020; 42:1507-1515. [PMID: 32584447 PMCID: PMC7362039 DOI: 10.1002/hed.26318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has altered the health care environment for the management of head and neck cancers. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide direction during the pandemic for rational Head and Neck Cancer management in order to achieve a medically and ethically appropriate balance of risks and benefits. METHODS Creation of consensus document. RESULTS The process yielded a consensus statement among a wide range of practitioners involved in the management of patients with head and neck cancer in a multihospital tertiary care health system. CONCLUSIONS These guidelines support an ethical approach for the management of head and neck cancers during the COVID-19 epidemic consistent with both the local standard of care as well as the head and neck oncological literature.
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- Gregory S. Weinstein
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- F Trimarchi
- Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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Nekhlyudov L, Mollica MA, Jacobsen PB, Mayer DK, Shulman LN, Geiger AM. Developing a Quality of Cancer Survivorship Care Framework: Implications for Clinical Care, Research, and Policy. J Natl Cancer Inst 2020; 111:1120-1130. [PMID: 31095326 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djz089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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There are now close to 17 million cancer survivors in the United States, and this number is expected to continue to grow. One decade ago the Institute of Medicine report, From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition, outlined 10 recommendations aiming to provide coordinated, comprehensive care for cancer survivors. Although there has been noteworthy progress made since the release of the report, gaps remain in research, clinical practice, and policy. Specifically, the recommendation calling for the development of quality measures in cancer survivorship care has yet to be fulfilled. In this commentary, we describe the development of a comprehensive, evidence-based cancer survivorship care quality framework and propose the next steps to systematically apply it in clinical settings, research, and policy.
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Viale G, Licata L, Sica L, Zambelli S, Zucchinelli P, Rognone A, Aldrighetti D, Di Micco R, Zuber V, Pasetti M, Di Muzio N, Rodighiero M, Panizza P, Sassi I, Petrella G, Cascinu S, Gentilini OD, Bianchini G. Personalized Risk-Benefit Ratio Adaptation of Breast Cancer Care at the Epicenter of COVID-19 Outbreak. Oncologist 2020; 25:e1013-e1020. [PMID: 32412693 PMCID: PMC7272798 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2020-0316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Northern Italy has been one of the European regions reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. The pandemic spread has challenged the National Health System, requiring reallocation of most of the available health care resources to treat COVID-19-positive patients, generating a competition with other health care needs, including cancer. Patients with cancer are at higher risk of developing critical illness after COVID-19 infection. Thus, mitigation strategies should be adopted to reduce the likelihood of infection in all patients with cancer. At the same time, suboptimal care and treatments may result in worse cancer-related outcome. In this article, we attempt to estimate the individual risk-benefit balance to define personalized strategies for optimal breast cancer management, avoiding as much as possible a general untailored approach. We discuss and report the strategies our Breast Unit adopted from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the continuum of the best possible cancer care for our patients while mitigating the risk of infection, despite limited health care resources. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Managing patients with breast cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak is challenging. The present work highlights the need to estimate the individual patient risk of infection, which depends on both epidemiological considerations and individual clinical characteristics. The management of patients with breast cancer should be adapted and personalized according to the balance between COVID-19-related risk and the expected benefit of treatments. This work also provides useful suggestions on the modality of patient triage, the conduct of clinical trials, the management of an oncologic team, and the approach to patients' and health workers' psychological distress.
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- Giulia Viale
- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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- Breast Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
- Vita‐Salute S. Raffaele UniversityMilanItaly
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- Breast Imaging Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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- Breast Cancer Group, Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilanItaly
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Mayer F, Bick D, Taylor C. To what extent does UK and Irish maternity policy and guidance address integration of services to meet needs of women with comorbidity? A policy document review. Midwifery 2020; 88:102758. [PMID: 32485503 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2020.102758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Felicity Mayer
- East London NHS Foundation Trust, City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health.
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick & University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey.
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Ramirez RA, Bren‐Mattison Y, Thiagarajan R, Boudreaux JP, Marsala AJ, Ryan P, Maluccio MA. A Neuroendocrine Tumor Specialty Center in New Orleans' (NOLANETS) Response to Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oncologist 2020; 25:548-551. [PMID: 32369669 PMCID: PMC7356714 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2020-0279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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This commentary outlines the steps taken by the New Orleans Louisiana Neuroendocrine Tumor Specialists to minimize the risk of patient exposure to SARS‐CoV‐2 but to continue to provide safe, high‐quality care during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
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- Robert A. Ramirez
- Ochsner Medical CenterKennerLouisianaUSA
- Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of MedicineNew OrleansLouisianaUSA
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- Louisiana State University Health Sciences CenterNew OrleansLouisianaUSA
- Medical Director of New Orleans Louisiana Neuroendocrine Tumor Specialists (NOLANETS)KennerLouisianaUSA
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- Jack Ende
- The Schaeffer Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 5033 West Gates Pavilion 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Di Rocco JR, Okado CK, Kimata C, Patel SJ. Patient Safety Initiative Using Peer Observations and Feedback Inspire Collegial Workplace Culture. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf 2020; 79:112-117. [PMID: 32490397 PMCID: PMC7260866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Following Joint Commission recommendations for standardizing patient handoffs, direct peer observations and feedback were utilized in order to improve patient safety related to transitions of care in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children. All hospitalist attendings were trained in an evidence-based handoff bundle inclusive of team communication and feedback strategies. For the initial project, each hospitalist performed 12 peer observations and feedback sessions using validated tools for verbal and written handoffs over 6 months. For a subsequent "refresher" project, each hospitalist performed 6 handoff observations. Attendings were surveyed several times before, during, and after completion of the multiple iterations of the project. A qualitative interview was conducted 6 years after the initial handoff project. In total, 204 observations were completed by 17 hospitalists during the initial project. The perceived overall quality of the patient handoff improved significantly across shifts (P < .001 for the quality of each of two critical daily handoffs) as did pediatric hospitalists' confidence in providing peer feedback (P < .001). Downstream effects of this activity led to additional benefits towards the cohesive growth of the division. Themes from post-project qualitative interviews regarding the peer observation and feedback portion of the study included that it was "helpful," "collaborative," and inspired "camaraderie" that led to increased comfort and participation during future opportunities for observation and feedback. Performing direct peer observations with feedback strengthened the workplace culture, promoted growth through collaboration, and allowed acceptance and success of future projects involving peer observations and feedback.
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- Jennifer R. Di Rocco
- Department of Pediatrics, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI
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- Department of Pediatrics, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI
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- Department of Pediatrics, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI
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- Department of Pediatrics, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI
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Quick B, Alexander E, Ramm B, Rachford W, Quinlan J, Broxterman J. Multidisciplinary approach to maximise continuity in an academic internal medicine resident clinic. BMJ Open Qual 2020; 9:bmjoq-2019-000841. [PMID: 32376744 PMCID: PMC7228552 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2019-000841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Benjamin Quick
- Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Naranjo A, Ojeda S, Giner M, Balcells-Oliver M, Canals L, Cancio JM, Duaso E, Mora-Fernández J, Pablos C, González A, Lladó B, Olmo FJ, Montoya MJ, Menéndez A, Prieto-Alhambra D. Best Practice Framework of Fracture Liaison Services in Spain and their coordination with Primary Care. Arch Osteoporos 2020; 15:63. [PMID: 32335759 PMCID: PMC7183494 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-0693-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The coordination of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) with Primary Care (PC) is necessary for the continuity of care of patients with fragility fractures. This study proposes a Best Practice Framework (BPF) and performance indicators for the implementation and follow-up of FLS-PC coordination in clinical practice in Spain. PURPOSE To develop a BPF for the coordination of FLS with PC in Spain and to improve the continuity of care for patients with fragility fractures. METHODS A Steering Committee selected experts from seven Spanish FLS and related PC doctors and nurses to participate in a best practice workshop. Selection criteria were an active FLS with an identified champion and prior contact with PC centres linked to the hospital. The main aim of the workshop was to review current FLS practices in Spain and their integration with PC. A BPF document with processes, tools, roles, and metrics was then generated. RESULTS Spanish FLS consists of a multidisciplinary team of physicians/nurses but with low participation of other professionals and PC staff. Evaluation and treatment strategies are widely variable. Four desired standards were agreed upon: (1) Effective channels for FLS-PC communication; (2) minimum contents of an FLS clinical report and its delivery to PC; (3) adherence monitoring 3 months after FLS baseline visit; and (4) follow-up by PC. Proposed key performance indicators are (a) number of FLS-PC communications, including consensus protocols; (b) confirmation FLS report received by PC; (c) medical/nursing PC appointment after FLS report received; and (d) number of training sessions in PC. CONCLUSIONS The BPF provides a comprehensive approach for FLS-PC coordination in Spain, to promote the continuity of care in patients with fragility fractures and improve secondary prevention. The implementation of BPF recommendations and performance indicator tracking will benchmark best FLS practices in the future.
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- A Naranjo
- Department of Rheumatology, Doctor Negrin University Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Doctor Negrin University Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Bone Metabolism Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, "Virgen Macarena" University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Geriatrics Service, Centre Sociosanitari El Carme, Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA), Barcelona, Spain
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- Geriatrics Service, Igualada Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Geriatrics Service, Coordinator FLS Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Geriatrics Service, Complejo Asistencial Universitario Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Geriatrics Service, Complejo Asistencial Universitario Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Fracture Liaison Service, Hospital Son Llatzer, Mallorca, Spain
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- Fracture Liaison Service, "Virgen Macarena" University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Fracture Liaison Service, "Virgen Macarena" University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Fracture Liaison Service, Hospital Vital Álvarez-Buylla, Asturias, Spain
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Xia L. The Effects of Continuous Care Model of Information-Based Hospital-Family Integration on Colostomy Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Cancer Educ 2020; 35:301-311. [PMID: 30685831 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-018-1465-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of continuous care model of information-based hospital-family integration on colostomy patients. Miles' operation is a major operative method for treating low rectal cancer, and this operation results in a permanent colostomy. It is difficult for patients to adapt to their colostomy. Previous studies have applied generally conventional nursing models to colostomy patients. This was a single-blind randomized controlled trial study. The sample of 155 patients who met the inclusion criteria was randomly assigned to either the experimental (n = 81) or control group (n = 74). The control group was provided with a routine standard of care. The experimental group was provided with an experimental treatment that consisted of an information-based (WeChat, blog, QQ, telephone, etc.) hospital-family integration continuous care model. Study variables were collected and instruments were selected as follows: basic information, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a self-efficacy scale, a colostomy complication assessment table, a quality of life scale, and a table of the degree of satisfaction. No statistically significant differences were found in demographic information between the experimental and control groups. In comparison with the control group, subjects in the experimental group had less anxiety and could better cope with anxiety, had a better self-efficacy and quality of life scores, and had fewer complications. The patients in the experimental group were shown to be more satisfied with the care model. In addition, the most useful and popular service is the online social tools WeChat and QQ, because they can communicate with video, and they are more real-time, efficient, and cheap. The continuous care model of information-based hospital-family integration significantly strengthened patients' self-efficacy and confidence, which decreased colostomy complications, ultimately improving the quality of life.
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- Limin Xia
- Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, New Hospital Area, Nanbaixiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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Competency restoration in jails has grown steadily over the past decade, driven primarily by cost considerations and long wait times for inpatient restoration programs. Although jail-based programs may offer an attractive temporary solution to the shortage of beds, a longer-term solution involves enhancing the continuum of competency restoration services available outside of the correctional system. Such a continuum includes inpatient, supportive residential, and outpatient services. If these services were adequately funded and managed, jail-based competency restoration services would provide no additional benefit to patients, mental health professionals, or the criminal justice system.
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- Reena Kapoor
- Dr. Kapoor is Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Law and Psychiatry Division, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Sentell TL, Seto TB, Quensell ML, Malabed JM, Guo M, Vawer MD, Braun KL, Taira DA. Insights in Public Health: Outpatient Care Gaps for Patients Hospitalized with Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions in Hawai'i: Beyond Access and Continuity of Care. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf 2020; 79:91-97. [PMID: 32190842 PMCID: PMC7061028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) are conditions that can generally be managed in community-based healthcare settings, and, if managed well, should not require hospital admission. A 5-year, mixed methods study was recently concluded that (1) documented disparities in hospitalizations for ACSCs in Hawai'i through quantitative analysis of state-wide hospital discharge data; and (2) identified contributing factors for these hospitalizations through patient interviews. This Public Health Insights article provides deeper context for, and consideration of, a striking study finding: the differences between typical measures of access to care and the quality of patient/provider interactions as reported by study participants. The themes that emerged from the patients' stories of their own potentially preventable hospital admissions shed light on the importance of being heard, trust, communication, and health knowledge in their relationships with their providers. We conclude that improving the quality of the relationship and level of engagement between the patient and community/outpatient providers may help reduce hospitalizations for ACSCs in Hawai'i and beyond. These interpersonal-level goals should be supported by systems-level efforts to improve health care delivery and address health disparities.
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- Tetine L Sentell
- Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI (TLS,KLB)
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- The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI (TBS, MDV)
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- School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI (MLQ, MG)
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- Department of Native Hawaiian Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI (JMM)
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- School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI (MLQ, MG)
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- The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI (TBS, MDV)
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- Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI (TLS,KLB)
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- Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Hilo, HI (DAT)
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Mothupi MC, Knight L, Tabana H. Improving the validity, relevance and feasibility of the continuum of care framework for maternal health in South Africa: a thematic analysis of experts' perspectives. Health Res Policy Syst 2020; 18:28. [PMID: 32102672 PMCID: PMC7045428 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-020-0537-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The continuum of care is a key strategy for ensuring comprehensive service delivery for maternal health, while acknowledging the role of the social determinants of health. However, there is little research on the operationalisation of the framework by decision-makers and implementers to address maternal health challenges. The framework should be measurable and feasible for implementation in low- and middle-income country contexts. In this study, we explore experts' perspective on monitoring indicators for continuum of care and key issues related to their use in the South African context. METHODS We conducted key informant interviews with a range of experts in decision-making and programme implementation roles in the health system and relevant sectors. Key informants provided their perspectives on systematically selected, nationally representative monitoring indicators in terms of validity, relevance and feasibility. We interviewed 13 key informants and conducted a thematic analysis of their responses using multi-stage coding techniques in Atlas.ti 8.4. RESULTS Experts believed that the continuum of care framework and monitoring indicators offer a multisectoral perspective for maternal health intervention missing in current programmes. To improve validity of monitoring indicators, experts suggested reflection on the use of proxy indicators and improvement of data to allow for equity analysis. In terms of relevance and feasibility, experts believe there was potential to foster co-accountability using continuum of care indicators. However, as experts stated, new indicators should be integrated that directly measure intersectoral collaboration for maternal health. In addition, experts recommended that the framework and indicators should evolve over time to reflect evolving policy priorities and public health challenges. CONCLUSION Experts, as decision-makers and implementers, helped identify key issues in the application of the continuum of care framework and its indicators. The use of local indicators can bring the continuum of care framework from an under-utilised strategy to a useful tool for action and decision-making in maternal health. Our findings point to measurement issues and systematic changes needed to improve comprehensive monitoring of maternal health interventions in South Africa. Our methods can be applied to other low- and middle-income countries using the continuum of care framework and locally available indicators.
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- University of the Western Cape, School of Public Health, Cape Town, South Africa
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- University of the Western Cape, School of Public Health, Cape Town, South Africa
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Thayer D, Rees A, Kennedy J, Collins H, Harris D, Halcox J, Ruschetti L, Noyce R, Brooks C. Measuring follow-up time in routinely-collected health datasets: Challenges and solutions. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0228545. [PMID: 32045428 PMCID: PMC7012444 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A key requirement for longitudinal studies using routinely-collected health data is to be able to measure what individuals are present in the datasets used, and over what time period. Individuals can enter and leave the covered population of administrative datasets for a variety of reasons, including both life events and characteristics of the datasets themselves. An automated, customizable method of determining individuals' presence was developed for the primary care dataset in Swansea University's SAIL Databank. The primary care dataset covers only a portion of Wales, with 76% of practices participating. The start and end date of the data varies by practice. Additionally, individuals can change practices or leave Wales. To address these issues, a two step process was developed. First, the period for which each practice had data available was calculated by measuring changes in the rate of events recorded over time. Second, the registration records for each individual were simplified. Anomalies such as short gaps and overlaps were resolved by applying a set of rules. The result of these two analyses was a cleaned set of records indicating start and end dates of available primary care data for each individual. Analysis of GP records showed that 91.0% of events occurred within periods calculated as having available data by the algorithm. 98.4% of those events were observed at the same practice of registration as that computed by the algorithm. A standardized method for solving this common problem has enabled faster development of studies using this data set. Using a rigorous, tested, standardized method of verifying presence in the study population will also positively influence the quality of research.
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- Daniel Thayer
- SAIL Databank, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- SAIL Databank, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- SAIL Databank, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- SAIL Databank, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- SAIL Databank, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- SAIL Databank, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Harvey A, Zhang Y, Phillips S, Suarez R, Dekle L, Villalobos A, Pratt-Chapman ML. Initial Outcomes of an Online Continuing Education Series Focused on Post-treatment Cancer Survivorship Care. J Cancer Educ 2020; 35:144-150. [PMID: 30488369 PMCID: PMC6774892 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-018-1453-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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There is a growing number of post-treatment cancer survivors in the USA. Cancer survivors can have a variety of care needs and health care professionals must be prepared to meet these needs. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center developed The Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers (E-Learning Series) to address the need for cancer survivorship training and education among health care professionals with a focus on primary care. The GW Cancer Center analyzed evaluation data from 1341 learners who voluntarily completed a module pre- and post-assessment between April 15, 2013, and December 31, 2017, to assess differences in self-rated confidence, on a five-point Likert scale, to meet learning objectives. Descriptive statistics characterize the sample and paired samples t tests were used to assess any statistically significant differences from pre to post (p < 0.05). Most learners were nurses (75.19%) and a majority of learners worked in oncology (74.68%) followed by primary care (11.60%). At pre-assessment, the module with the lowest mean self-confidence rating was 3.16 (SD = 0.81) and the highest was 3.60 (SD = 0.73). At post-assessment, module means in self-confidence rating ranged from 4.08 (SD = 0.46) to 4.26 (SD = 0.56). All differences were statistically significant (p < 0.0001). Results highlight gaps in confidence among health care professionals regarding cancer survivorship care and the need for continuing education. There is also a need for additional uptake of the E-Learning Series among primary care providers. Results suggest that the E-Learning Series is an effective educational tool that increases learners' confidence in providing cancer survivorship care.
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- Allison Harvey
- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University Cancer Center, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 USA
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- Helen Bamber Foundation, London, UK
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Pun J, Chan EA, Eggins S, Slade D. Training in communication and interaction during shift-to-shift nursing handovers in a bilingual hospital: A case study. Nurse Educ Today 2020; 84:104212. [PMID: 31669969 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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AIM To explore the perceptions and practices of nurses on handovers. BACKGROUND At handover, accountability must be transferred to ensure a consistent quality of patient care. Studies highlighted unstructured handovers as a major factor contributing to critical incidents. The design of handover training requires a systematic method for evaluating nurses' practices. DESIGN An explorative case study, qualitative design that combined ethnography with discourse analysis. METHODS A training programme based on these practices was administered to 50 nurses, and a protocol focused on CARE was implemented. The nurses' perceptions and practices were evaluated, and 80 handovers were recorded. RESULTS Three areas likely to enhance the continuity of care emerged: 1) explicit transfer of responsibility by outgoing nurses; 2) responsible engagement of incoming nurses in the handover and 3) adherence to a systematic handover structure. CONCLUSION The change in practice from monologic handovers with passive incoming nurses before training to interactive and collaborative handovers, where all nurses appeared to take an active role in clarifying patients' cases, after training was significant.
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- Jack Pun
- Department of English, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Literature, Language and Linguistics, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Australia
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- School of Literature, Language and Linguistics, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Australia
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Freijomil-Vázquez C, Gastaldo D, Coronado C, Movilla-Fernández MJ. When risk becomes illness: The personal and social consequences of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia medical surveillance. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0226261. [PMID: 31841543 PMCID: PMC6913976 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background After the early detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), medical surveillance of the precancerous lesions is carried out to control risk factors to avoid the development of cervical cancer. Objective To explore the effects of medical surveillance on the personal and social lives of women undergoing CIN follow-up and treatment. Methodology A generic qualitative study using a poststructuralist perspective of risk management was carried out in a gynecology clinic in a public hospital of the Galician Health Care System (Spain). Participants were selected through purposive sampling. The sample consisted of 21 women with a confirmed diagnosis of CIN. Semistructured interviews were recorded and transcribed, and a thematic analysis was carried out, including researcher triangulation to verify the results of the analysis. Findings Two main themes emerged from the participants’ experiences: CIN medical surveillance encounters and risk management strategies are shaped by the biomedical discourse, and the effects of “risk treatment” for patients include (a) profound changes expected of patients, (b) increased patient risk management, and (c) resistance to risk management. While doctors’ surveillance aimed to prevent the development of cervical cancer, women felt they were sick because they had to follow strict recommendations over an unspecified period of time and live with the possibility of a life-threatening disease. Clinical risk management resulted in the medicalization of women’s personal and social lives and produced great uncertainty. Conclusions This study is the first to conceptualize CIN medical surveillance as an illness experience for patients. It also problematizes the effects of preventative practices in women’s lives. Patients deal with great uncertainty, as CIN medical surveillance performed by gynecologists simultaneously trivializes the changes expected of patients and underestimates the effects of medical recommendations on patients’ personal wellbeing and social relations.
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- Carla Freijomil-Vázquez
- Facultade de Enfermaría e Podoloxía, Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
- Laboratorio de Investigación Cualitativa en Ciencias da Saúde (CCSS), Grupo de Investigación Cardiovascular (GRINCAR), Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
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- Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Facultade de Enfermaría e Podoloxía, Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
- Laboratorio de Investigación Cualitativa en Ciencias da Saúde (CCSS), Grupo de Investigación Cardiovascular (GRINCAR), Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
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- Facultade de Enfermaría e Podoloxía, Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
- Laboratorio de Investigación Cualitativa en Ciencias da Saúde (CCSS), Grupo de Investigación Cardiovascular (GRINCAR), Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
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Ritchie K, Duff-Woskosky A, Kipping S. Mending the Cracks: A Case Study in Using Technology to Assist with Transitional Care for Persons with Dementia. World Health Popul 2019; 18:90-97. [PMID: 31917673 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2019.26055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Transitions between hospital and community are particularly challenging for vulnerable adults experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia. Too often, miscommunication results in triggering a recurrence of disruptive behaviours leading to frustration of staff and families. As part of the implementation of Health Quality Ontario (HQO) Quality Standards, this project involved improving transitions using an electronic-based care plan on a 23-bed geriatric dementia unit in a mental health hospital. "My Dementia Careplan," is an interprofessional care plan that was developed in the electronic medical record (EMR) to enhance communication of information between healthcare providers when patients are being discharged to the community. It is written from the patient's perspective in collaboration with the family and interprofessional team. It describes strategies to manage behavioural challenges along with the standardized tools to objectively monitor progress. This care planning will help to support transition of knowledge between hospital and community.
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- Kim Ritchie
- Professional Practice Leader, Professional Practice, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Whitby, ON
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- Administrative Director, Geriatric & Neuropsychiatric Program, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Whitby, ON
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- Professional Practice Leader, Professional Practice, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON
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Del Pino-Jones A, Bowden K, Misky G, Jones CD. Improving Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: a Qualitative Study of Hospitalized Sickle Cell Patients. J Gen Intern Med 2019; 34:2693-2694. [PMID: 31452034 PMCID: PMC6854201 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05304-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Amira Del Pino-Jones
- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Muñoz-Laboy M, Martinez O, Davison R, Fernandez I. Examining the impact of medical legal partnerships in improving outcomes on the HIV care continuum: rationale, design and methods. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:849. [PMID: 31747909 PMCID: PMC6864982 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4632-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the past two decades, we have seen a nationwide increase in the use of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) to address health disparities affecting vulnerable populations. These partnerships increase medical teams' capacity to address social and environmental threats to patients' health, such as unsafe housing conditions, through partnership with legal professionals. Despite expansions in the use of MLP care models in health care settings, the health outcomes efficacy of MLPs has yet to be examined, particularly for complex chronic conditions such as HIV. METHODS This on-going mixed-methods study utilizes institutional case study and intervention mapping methodologies to develop an HIV-specific medical legal partnership logic model. Up-to-date, the organizational qualitative data has been collected. The next steps of this study consists of: (1) recruitment of 100 MLP providers through a national survey of clinics, community-based organizations, and hospitals; (2) in-depth interviewing of 50 dyads of MLP service providers and clients living with HIV to gauge the potential large-scale impact of legal partnerships on addressing the unmet needs of this population; and, (3) the development of an MLP intervention model to improve HIV care continuum outcomes using intervention mapping. DISCUSSION The proposed study is highly significant because it targets a vulnerable population, PLWHA, and consists of formative and developmental work to investigate the impact of MLPs on health, legal, and psychosocial outcomes within this population. MLPs offer an integrated approach to healthcare delivery that seems promising for meeting the needs of PLWHA, but has yet to be rigorously assessed within this population.
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- Miguel Muñoz-Laboy
- Department of Community Health and Social Medicine, School of Medicine, City University of New York, Harris Hall, Room 313B, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 USA
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- School of Social Work, College of Public Health, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Ritter Annex, 10G, 5th floor, 505, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
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- School of Social Work, College of Public Health, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Ritter Annex, 10G, 5th floor, 505, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33314 USA
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Heisser T, Peng L, Weigl K, Hoffmeister M, Brenner H. Outcomes at follow-up of negative colonoscopy in average risk population: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2019; 367:l6109. [PMID: 31722884 PMCID: PMC6853024 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l6109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review and summarise the evidence on the prevalence of colorectal adenomas and cancers at a follow-up screening colonoscopy after negative index colonoscopy, stratified by interval between examinations and by sex. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of all available studies. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. Two investigators independently extracted characteristics and results of identified studies and performed standardised quality ratings. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies assessing the outcome of a follow-up colonoscopy among participants at average risk for colorectal cancer with a negative previous colonoscopy (no adenomas). RESULTS 28 studies were identified, including 22 cohort studies, five cross sectional studies, and one case-control study. Findings for an interval between colonoscopies of one to five, five to 10, and more than 10 years were reported by 17, 16, and three studies, respectively. Summary estimates of prevalences of any neoplasm were 20.7% (95% confidence interval 15.8% to 25.5%), 23.0% (18.0% to 28.0%), and 21.9% (14.9% to 29.0%) for one to five, five to 10, and more than 10 years between colonoscopies. Corresponding summary estimates of prevalences of any advanced neoplasm were 2.8% (2.0% to 3.7%), 3.2% (2.2% to 4.1%), and 7.0% (5.3% to 8.7%). Seven studies also reported findings stratified by sex. Summary estimates stratified by interval and sex were consistently higher for men than for women. CONCLUSIONS Although detection of any neoplasms was observed in more than 20% of participants within five years of a negative screening colonoscopy, detection of advanced neoplasms within 10 years was rare. Our findings suggest that 10 year intervals for colonoscopy screening after a negative colonoscopy, as currently recommended, may be adequate, but more studies are needed to strengthen the empirical basis for pertinent recommendations and to investigate even longer intervals. STUDY REGISTRATION Prospero CRD42019127842.
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- Thomas Heisser
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty Heidelberg, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty Heidelberg, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Division of Preventive Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
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Whelan BM, Hebert PL, Ahrens KR, Katz DA, Buskin SE, Golden MR, Dombrowski JC. Predictors of Failure to Reach Viral Suppression Within 1 Year After Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnosis: A Surveillance-Based Analysis. Sex Transm Dis 2019; 46:728-732. [PMID: 31644501 DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Identifying factors associated with poor human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care continuum outcomes in the first year after HIV diagnosis could guide care engagement efforts at the time of diagnosis. METHODS We analyzed data from newly diagnosed persons living with HIV (PLWH) who received a partner services (PS) interview in King County, WA from January 1, 2013, to June 30, 2016. The outcome measure was failure to reach viral suppression, defined as the lack of an HIV RNA result <200 copies/mL reported to surveillance within one year after diagnosis. We constructed Kaplan-Meier curves of time to viral suppression and examined associations between viral suppression and demographic characteristics, substance use, housing status, and plan for HIV care. RESULTS Among 549 individuals, 69 (13%) did not achieve viral suppression within 1 year. Failure to reach suppression was associated with having no plan for HIV care at the time of PS interview (n = 72; 13% of the total population; RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.04-1.36] and unstable housing (n = 81; 15% of the total population; [RR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.05-1.35). Among persons with one of these two risk factors, 76% achieved viral suppression, compared with 91% of those with stable housing and a plan for care. Overall, 80% of persons who ultimately reached suppression did so by 7.3 months. CONCLUSIONS Providing early support services to PLWH who have unstable housing or no plan for care at the time of HIV partner services interview and to those who do not reach viral suppression shortly after diagnosis could improve the HIV care continuum.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Paul L Hebert
- From the University of Washington
- VA Health Services Research & Development
| | - Kym R Ahrens
- From the University of Washington
- Center for Child Health Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Hospital & Research Institute
| | - David A Katz
- From the University of Washington
- Public Health-Seattle & King County, Seattle, WA
| | - Susan E Buskin
- From the University of Washington
- Public Health-Seattle & King County, Seattle, WA
| | - Matthew R Golden
- From the University of Washington
- Public Health-Seattle & King County, Seattle, WA
| | - Julia C Dombrowski
- From the University of Washington
- Public Health-Seattle & King County, Seattle, WA
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