scholarly journals Patient datasheets and generic evaluation sheets: Tools for improving patient care, patient satisfaction, and chart documentation while decreasing physician frustrations

1997 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon A. Ewy
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
Improving Patient Care

scholarly journals In-patient treatment in functional and sectorised care: patient satisfaction and length of stay

2018 ◽  
Vol 212 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.J. Bird ◽  
D. Giacco ◽  
P. Nicaise ◽  
A. Pfennig ◽  
A. Lasalvia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Somatoform Disorders ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Psychiatric Ward ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Acute Psychiatric Ward

BackgroundDebate exists as to whether functional care, in which different psychiatrists are responsible for in- and out-patient care, leads to better in-patient treatment as compared with sectorised care, in which the same psychiatrist is responsible for care across settings.AimsTo compare patient satisfaction with in-patient treatment and length of stay in functional and sectorised care.MethodPatients with an ICD-10 diagnosis of psychotic, affective or anxiety/somatoform disorders consecutively admitted to an adult acute psychiatric ward in 23 hospitals across 11 National Health Service trusts in England were recruited. Patient satisfaction with in-patient care and length of stay (LoS) were compared (trial registration ISRCTN40256812).ResultsIn total, 2709 patients were included, of which 1612 received functional and 1097 sectorised care. Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in sectorised care (β = 0.54, 95% CI 0.35–0.73, P<0.001). This difference remained significant when adjusting for locality and patient characteristics. LoS was 6.9 days shorter for patients in sectorised care (β = −6.89, 95% CI –11.76 to −2.02, P<0.001), but this difference did not remain significant when adjusting for clustering by hospital (β = −4.89, 95% CI –13.34 to 3.56, P = 0.26).ConclusionsThis is the first robust evidence that patient satisfaction with in-patient treatment is higher in sectorised care, whereas findings for LoS are less conclusive. If patient satisfaction is seen as a key criterion, sectorised care seems preferable.Declarations of interestNone.

Teletinnitus Program at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Constance Hilory Tomberlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Care System

There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.

MedShr: improving patient care through clinical case discussion

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel A. Coles ◽  
Samantha J. Goh ◽  
Daniel Livingstone ◽  
Asif Qasim
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Case Discussion ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Improving Patient Care Through Objective Testing of Shunts In Vivo

2020 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 514-517
Author(s):  
Afroditi-Despoina Lalou ◽  
Marek Czosnyka ◽  
Zofia Czosnyka
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Objective Testing ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Improving patient care after stoma reversal

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (Sup9) ◽  
pp. S19-S22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Stoma Reversal ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Occupational Exposures in the Homecare Environment: Piloting an Observation Tool

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232098691
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Bien ◽  
Kermit Davis ◽  
Susan Reutman ◽  
Gordon Gillespie
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
Home Healthcare ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Occupational Setting

The population of home healthcare workers (HHCWs) is rapidly expanding. Worker tasks and the unique home care environments place the worker at increased risks of occupational exposures, injury, and illness. Previous studies focusing on occupational exposures of HHCWs are limited to self-reports and would benefit from direct observations. The purpose of this study is to describe the occupational hazards observed in the unique work environment of home healthcare. HHCWs and home care patient participants were recruited from one home care agency in the Midwest to be observed during a routine home visit. This cross-sectional study used a trained occupational health nurse for direct observation of the occupational setting. Standardized observations and data collection were completed using the Home Healthcare Worker Observation Tool. The observer followed a registered nurse and occupational therapist into 9 patient homes observing visits ranging from 22 to 58 minutes. Hazards observed outside of and within the home include uneven pavements (n = 6, 67%), stairs without railings (n = 2, 22%), throw rugs (n = 7, 78%), unrestrained animals (n = 2, 22%), dust (n = 5, 56%), and mold (n = 2, 22%). Hand hygiene was observed prior to patient care 2 times (22%) and after patient care during 5 visits (56%). Observations have identified hazards that have the potential to impact workers’ and patients’ health. The direct observations of HHCWs provided opportunities for occupational safety professionals to understand the occupational exposures and challenges HHCWs encounter in the home care environment and begin to identify ways to mitigate occupational hazards.

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