Utility, charge, and cost of inpatient and emergency department serum folate testing.

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：: ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Holleck JL,Gunderson CG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-centered care has been identified as 1 of the 6 aims for the 21st century healthcare system. The notepad is a simple tool for reminders and personal interactions. We introduced Dear Doctor (DD) notes, a bedside notepad designed to prompt patient questions and improve patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE:...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Farberg AS,Lin AM,Kuhn L,Flanders SA,Kim CS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies in the outpatient setting have demonstrated high rates of opioid prescribing and overdose-related deaths. Prescribing practices in hospitalized patients are unexamined. OBJECTIVE:To investigate patterns and predictors of opioid utilization in nonsurgical admissions to US hospitals, variation ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Herzig SJ,Rothberg MB,Cheung M,Ngo LH,Marcantonio ER

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specialty hospitals are a subset of acute-care hospitals that provide a narrower set of services than general medical hospitals (GMHs), predominantly in areas such as cardiac disease and surgery. Although specialty hospitals also advertise high patient satisfaction, this has not been examined using national ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Siddiqui ZK,Wu AW,Kurbanova N,Qayyum R

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Problems experienced after hospital discharge can result in rehospitalizations and unscheduled urgent and emergent care. OBJECTIVE:To identify opportunities for improving discharge processes by examining calls to an advice line (AL). DESIGN:Prospective cohort. SETTING:A 500-bed, university-affiliated hosp...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Stella SA,Allyn R,Keniston A,Johnston LB,Burden M,Bogdan GM,Savoie C,Albert RK

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：: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：:Hyponatremia is relatively common in patients admitted with pneumonia, and it is associated with higher disease severity. The precise mechanism is incompletely understood, but the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion is felt to play a significant role. Traditional options to manage hyponatremia in ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Edmonds ZV

更新日期：2012-04-01 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:Approaches of trainees to diagnosis in teaching hospitals are poorly understood. Identifying cognitive and system-based barriers and facilitators to diagnosis may improve diagnosis in these settings. METHODS:We conducted a focused ethnography of trainees at 2 academic medical centers to understand the barri...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Chopra V,Harrod M,Winter S,Forman J,Quinn M,Krein S,Fowler KE,Singh H,Saint S

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with suspected thiamine deficiency should receive treatment with parenteral thiamine to achieve the high serum thiamine levels necessary to reverse the effects of deficiency and to circumvent problems with absorption common in the medically ill. OBJECTIVE:To quantify rates of parenteral administrat...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Day GS,Ladak S,Curley K,Farb NA,Masiowski P,Pringsheim T,Ritchie M,Cheung A,Jansen S,Methot L,Neville HL,Bates D,Lowe D,Fernandes N,Ferland A,Martin del Campo C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Guidelines recommend pharmacologic prophylaxis for hospitalized medical patients at increased risk of thromboembolism. Despite recommendations, multiple studies demonstrate underutilization. Factors contributing to underutilization include uncertainty that prophylaxis reduces clinically relevant events, as w...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Bump GM,Dandu M,Kaufman SR,Shojania KG,Flanders SA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who deteriorate outside the intensive care unit (ICU) are known to have elevated mortality and morbidity. Rapid response teams (RRTs) were developed to address such deterioration. It has not been possible to establish that RRTs employing manual detection methods have definitively improved hospital outcomes. B...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Escobar GJ,Dellinger RP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospitalized patients are frequently treated with opioids for pain control, and receipt of opioids at hospital discharge may increase the risk of future chronic opioid use. OBJECTIVE:To compare inpatient analgesic prescribing patterns and patients' perception of pain control in the United States and non-US ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Burden M,Keniston A,Wallace MA,Busse JW,Casademont J,Chadaga SR,Chandrasekaran S,Cicardi M,Cunningham JM,Filella D,Hoody D,Hilden D,Hsieh MJ,Lee YS,Melley DD,Munoa A,Perego F,Shu CC,Sohn CH,Spence J,Thurman L,To

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite safe and cost-effective venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention measures, VTE prophylaxis rates are often suboptimal. Healthcare reform efforts emphasize transparency through programs to report performance and payment incentives through pay-for-performance programs. OBJECTIVE:To sequentially examine...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Michtalik HJ,Carolan HT,Haut ER,Lau BD,Streiff MB,Finkelstein J,Pronovost PJ,Durkin N,Brotman DJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients and their relatives exposed to mental stress caused by hospitalization or illness might use violence against healthcare staff and interfere with quality healthcare. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate incidences of workplace violence and the attributes of healthcare staff who are at ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Fujita S,Ito S,Seto K,Kitazawa T,Matsumoto K,Hasegawa T

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Few studies have examined alternative structures for inpatient clerkships. OBJECTIVE:Compare 2 inpatient clerkship structures using multiple outcome variables. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Tertiary-care, freestanding children's hospital. SUBJECTS:All medical students enrolled ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Antommaria AH,Firth SD,Maloney CG

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：:Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a diverse group of disorders typically with insidious onset. Diagnosis and management largely occur in the outpatient setting; however, ILD can present acutely necessitating hospitalization. Effective inpatient management requires the clinician to establish an accurate diagnosis and ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Farrand E,Shah R,Collard H

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowing the number of discharges that will occur is important for administrators when hospital occupancy is close to or exceeds 100%. This information will facilitate decision making such as whether to bring in extra staff, cancel planned surgery, or implement measures to increase the number of discharges. W...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： van Walraven C,Forster AJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Approximately 83% of hospitalist groups around the country utilize advanced practice providers; however, the demand for hospitalists continues to exceed the supply, and this has led to increased utilization of advanced practice providers in hospital medicine. Advanced practice providers receive very limited ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Lackner C,Eid S,Panek T,Kisuule F

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efforts to curb healthcare spending have included interventions that target frequently hospitalized individuals. It is unclear the extent to which the most frequently hospitalized individuals also represent the costliest individuals. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between 2 types of "high users" comm...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Nguyen OK,Tang N,Hillman JM,Gonzales R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accountable care organization (ACO) concept is advocated as a promising value-based payment model that could successfully realign the current payment system to financially reward improvements in quality and efficiency. Focusing on the care of hospitalized patients and controlling a substantive portion of variable ...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Li J,Williams MJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergency department (ED) ward admissions subsequently transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) within 24 hours have higher mortality than direct ICU admissions. DESIGN, SETTING, PATIENTS:Describe risk factors for unplanned ICU transfer within 24 hours of ward arrival from the ED. METHODS:Evaluation of...

journal_title：Journal of hospital medicine

authors： Delgado MK,Liu V,Pines JM,Kipnis P,Gardner MN,Escobar GJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00