Effects of provider characteristics on care coordination under comanagement.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Communication between clinicians is hampered by the frequent difficulty in reaching the most responsible physician for a patient as well as the use of outdated methods such as numeric paging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of smartphones to improve communication on internal medicine wards. ME...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Wu RC,Morra D,Quan S,Lai S,Zanjani S,Abrams H,Rossos PG

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a valid instrument to assess morale and explore the relationship between morale and intent to leave employment due to unhappiness. PATIENTS AND METHODS:An expert panel identified 46 drivers of hospitalist morale. In May 2009, responders of our single-site pilot survey rated each driver in terms of...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Chandra S,Wright SM,Ghazarian S,Kargul GM,Howell EE

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of the Choosing Wisely Campaign, the Society of Hospital Medicine identified reducing inappropriate use of acid-suppressive medication for stress ulcer prophylaxis as 1 of 5 key opportunities to improve the value of care for hospitalized patients. We designed a computerized clinical decision support interventi...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Herzig SJ,Guess JR,Feinbloom DB,Adra M,Afonso KA,Howell MD,Marcantonio ER

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive errors in the course of clinical decision-making are prevalent in many cases of medical injury. We used information on verdict's judgment from closed claims files to determine the important cognitive factors associated with cases of medical injury. METHODS:Data were collected from claims closed be...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Tokuda Y,Kishida N,Konishi R,Koizumi S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient whiteboards can serve as a communication tool between hospital providers and as a mechanism to engage patients in their care, but little is known about their current use or best practices. METHODS:We surveyed bedside nurses, internal medicine housestaff, and hospitalists from the medical service at ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Sehgal NL,Green A,Vidyarthi AR,Blegen MA,Wachter RM

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although interdisciplinary hospital quality improvement (QI) teams are both prevalent and associated with success of (QI) efforts, little is known about the behaviors of successful interdisciplinary QI teams. OBJECTIVE:We examined the specific behaviors of interdisciplinary QI teams in hospitals that succes...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Santana C,Curry LA,Nembhard IM,Berg DN,Bradley EH

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous access is the foundation for safe and effective hospital-based care. Inpatient providers must have a deep knowledge of the different types of venous access devices (VADs), their relative indications, contraindications, and appropriateness. However, such knowledge is difficult to come by and usually only gleaned...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Simonov M,Pittiruti M,Rickard CM,Chopra V

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Pediatric patients hospitalized with bacterial infections often receive intravenous (IV) antibiotics. Early transition to enteral antibiotics can reduce hospital duration, cost, and complications. We aimed to identify opportunities to transition from IV to enteral antibiotics, describe variation of...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Cotter JM,Hall M,Girdwood ST,Stephens JR,Markham JL,Gay JC,Shah SS

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the range and frequency of experiences, clinical and nonclinical roles, training, work expectations, and career plans of practicing pediatric hospitalists. DESIGN:Mail survey study of a national sample of 530 pediatric hospitalists of whom 67% (N = 338) were from teaching hospitals, 71% (N = 374...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Freed GL,Dunham KM,Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics.

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dexmedetomidine is a potentially useful sedative for hospitalized children, but there is little published data regarding its safety, dosage, or efficacy. OBJECTIVE:To report our experience with dexmedetomidine for the sedation of hospitalized children. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. SETTING:Pediatric I...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Carroll CL,Krieger D,Campbell M,Fisher DG,Comeau LL,Zucker AR

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women continue to be underrepresented as speakers at national conferences, and research has shown similar trends in hospital medicine. The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Annual Meeting has historically had an open call peer review process for workshop speakers and, in 2019, expanded the process for didactic speake...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Northcutt N,Papp S,Keniston A,Kara A,Kisuule F,Mandel C,Mathews B,Del Pino-Jones A,Smith D,Vuernick K,Burden M,Society of Hospital Medicine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Interest Group.

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than half of the hospitalized older adults discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have more than 3 geriatric syndromes. Pharmacotherapy may be contributing to geriatric syndromes in this population. OBJECTIVES:Develop a list of medications associated with geriatric syndromes and describe their...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Saraf AA,Petersen AW,Simmons SF,Schnelle JF,Bell SP,Kripalani S,Myers AP,Mixon AS,Long EA,Jacobsen JM,Vasilevskis EE

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical examination (PE) is a core clinical competency, and the internal medicine clerkship is a premiere venue for students to develop PE skills. However, clinical rotations often lack opportunities for real-time instruction. We sought to measure the frequency, content, and factors affecting PE instruction during th...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Bergl PA,Taylor AC,Klumb J,Quirk K,Muntz MD,Fletcher KE

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Academic medical centers (AMCs) have a constrained resident work force. Many AMCs have increased the use of nonresident service hospitalists to manage continued growth in clinical volume. To optimize their time in the hospital, it is important to understand hospitalists' work flow. DESIGN:We performed a tim...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Kim CS,Lovejoy W,Paulsen M,Chang R,Flanders SA

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE:There is an increasing trend toward designing hospitals with patient-centered features like reduced noise, improved natural light, visitor friendly facilities, well-decorated rooms, and hotel-like amenities. It has also been suggested that because patients cannot reliably distinguish positive experiences wit...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Siddiqui ZK,Zuccarelli R,Durkin N,Wu AW,Brotman DJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For generations, American hospitals have been considered recession-proof, but there is reason to believe the current economic crisis is an exception. Hospitals have shown declining financial margins and decreased admissions. The severe recession has adversely affected many hospitals' finances, creating a risk of closu...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Sussman JB,Halasyamani LK,Davis MM

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between pediatric obesity and inpatient length of stay (LOS), resource utilization, readmission rates, and total billed charges for in-hospital status asthmaticus. DESIGN/METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study of patients 5 to 17 years old hospitalized with status asthmaticu...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Bettenhausen J,Puls H,Queen MA,Peacock C,Burrus S,Miller C,Daly A,Colvin JD

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to measure internal medicine resident engagement with an electronic medical record-based dashboard providing feedback on their use of routine laboratory tests relative to service averages. From January 2016 to June 2016, residents were e-mailed a snapshot of their personalized dashboard...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Kurtzman G,Dine J,Epstein A,Gitelman Y,Leri D,Patel MS,Ryskina K

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every year, nearly 5 million adults with cancer are hospitalized. Limited evidence suggests that hospitalization of the cancer patient is associated with adverse morbidity and mortality. Hospitalization of the patient with advanced cancer allows for an intense examination of health status in the face of terminal illne...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Koo DJ,Tonorezos ES,Kumar CB,Goring TN,Salvit C,Egan BC

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unplanned (unexpected) transfers to the intensive care unit (ICU) are typically preceded by physiologic instability. However, trends toward instability may be subtle and not accurately reflected by changes in vital signs. The shock index (SI) (heart rate/systolic blood pressure as an indicator of left ventri...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Keller AS,Kirkland LL,Rajasekaran SY,Cha S,Rady MY,Huddleston JM

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospital medical groups use various staffing models that may systematically affect care continuity during the admission process. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effect of 2 hospitalist admission service models ("general" and "admitter-rounder") on patient disposition and length of stay. DESIGN:Retrospective obser...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Smith GR Jr,Ma M,Hansen LO,Christensen N,O'Leary KJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: DESIGN, SETTING, PATIENTS: INTERVENTION: MEASUREMENTS: CONCLUSIONS: ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Nawas MT,Walker EJ,Richie MB,White AA,Hsu G

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing use of testing among hospitalized patients has resulted in an increase in radiologic incidental findings (IFs), which challenge the provision of high-value care in the hospital setting. OBJECTIVE:To understand impact of radiologic incidental findings on resource utilization in patients hospitaliz...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Gundareddy VP,Maruthur NM,Chibungu A,Bollampally P,Landis R,Eid SM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Warfarin reduces stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, its narrow therapeutic index and need for chronic monitoring are barriers to its optimal utilization in many patients. The recent introduction of 3 novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs), as alternatives to warfarin, may change the eligibility...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Patel KK,Mehdirad AA,Lim MJ,Ferreira SW,Mikolajczak PC,Stolker JM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in the United States, with a prevalence of nearly 8% in the general population and between 10% and 30% in veterans. Despite how common PTSD is, inpatient providers may not be familiar with its manifestations or feel comfortable taking care of patients who may exhibit symp...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Fletcher KE,Steinbach S,Lewis F,Hendricks M,Kwan B

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interhospital transfer is an understudied area within transitions of care. The process by which hospitals accept and transfer patients is not well described. National trends and best practices are unclear. OBJECTIVE:To describe the demographics of large transfer centers, to identify common handoff practices...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Herrigel DJ,Carroll M,Fanning C,Steinberg MB,Parikh A,Usher M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 10 years, postdischarge clinics have been introduced in response to various health system pressures, including the focus on rehospitalizations and the challenges of primary care access. Often ignored in the discussion are questions of the effect of postdischarge physician visits on readmissions. In addit...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Doctoroff L

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dr. Pham, a practicing general internist and health policy researcher, recalls her experience, as a granddaughter, of how patients, families, and physicians are often complicit in foiling the good coordination of care. ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Pham HH

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many children's hospitals are actively working to reduce readmissions to improve care and avoid financial penalties. We sought to determine if pediatric readmission rates have changed over time. We used data from 66 hospitals in the Inpatient Essentials Database including index hospitalizations from January, 2010 thro...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Auger KA,Harris JM,Gay JC,Teufel R,McClead RE,Neuman MI,Agrawal R,Simon HK,Peltz A,Tejedor-Sojo J,Morse RB,Del Beccaro MA,Fieldston E,Shah SS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physiotherapy delivered in a group setting has been shown to be effective in a variety of populations. However, little is known about the attitudes of older adults toward participating in group physiotherapy. The objectives of this study were to explore older inpatients' perceptions and experiences of group physiother...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Raymond MJ,Burge AT,Soh SE,Jeffs KJ,Winter A,Holland AE

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00