scholarly journals Comprehensive quality of discharge summaries at an academic medical center

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 436-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leora I. Horwitz ◽  
Grace Y. Jenq ◽  
Ursula C. Brewster ◽  
Christine Chen ◽  
Sandhya Kanade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Discharge Summaries

scholarly journals Implementation of an Interdisciplinary, Team-Based Complex Care Support Health Care Model at an Academic Medical Center: Impact on Health Care Utilization and Quality of Life

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e0148096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Ritchie ◽  
Robin Andersen ◽  
Jessica Eng ◽  
Sarah K. Garrigues ◽  
Gina Intinarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Complex Care ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Care Support

scholarly journals Spanning the canyon between stem cell transplantation and palliative care

Hematology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (1) ◽  
pp. 484-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Roeland ◽  
Grace Ku
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Hematologic Malignancies ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Academic Medical

Abstract Stem cell transplantation (SCT) and palliative care (PC) may initially appear to be distant extremes in the continuum of care of patients with hematologic malignancies, opposed by multiple obstacles preventing their integration. Rather, we will posit that both fields share many similarities and have much to learn from one another. PC has increasing relevance in cancer care given recent studies that link PC to improved quality-of-life, survival, and decreased cost of care. Understanding modern conceptualizations of PC and its role within SCT is key. Through the report of a single academic medical center experience with an integrated SCT and PC model over the last decade, we will discuss future opportunities for strengthening collaboration between SCT and PC. PC in SCT should be considered from the day of diagnosis and tied to need, not to prognosis.

Improving the Quality of Cancer Pain Management in an Academic Medical Center Emergency Department

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 626-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Hwa Won ◽  
Yun Jung Choi ◽  
Shin Ahn ◽  
Jae-Lyun Lee ◽  
Jeong Yun Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Cancer Pain Management ◽  
Academic Medical

Heart Failure Optimize Clinic: Improving Quality of Care In Heart Failure Patients In An Academic Medical Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. S131-S132
Author(s):  
Theresa Diederich ◽  
Scott Lundgren ◽  
Bunny Pozehl ◽  
Kelly Ferguson ◽  
Kyana Holder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
Academic Medical

scholarly journals Implementing video visits into an orthopedic hip arthroscopy practice: a case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Wickman ◽  
Colleen Ferlotti ◽  
Justin Ferrell ◽  
Carolyn Hutyra ◽  
Donna Phinney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Clinic Visits

Abstract Telehealth videoconferencing has been shown to be feasible, cost-effective and safe in numerous fields of medicine. In an effort to increase access and improve the quality of care offered to patients we implemented a telehealth initiative allowing for remote orthopedic clinic visits at a major academic medical center. Here we report on our experience and early outcomes. A telehealth platform was launched for a single fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon at a major academic hospital in August 2018. New patients residing outside the metro area, all return patients and patients with an uncomplicated post-operative course were offered the option to complete patient encounters remotely via a telehealth platform. Each patient was offered a Patient Satisfaction Survey following video visit. Patient zip codes were used to estimate patient commutes. Ninety-six percent of patients agreed/strongly agreed with the statement ‘I was satisfied with my Telehealth experience’ while 51% agreed/strongly agreed with the statement ‘This visit was just as good as a face to face visit’. In all, 94% of patients agreed/strongly agreed with the statement ‘Having a telehealth visit made receiving care more accessible for me’. The median miles saved on commutes were 123.3 miles. The no show rate for telehealth visits was 8.2% versus 3.2% for in-person (P < 0.001). Telehealth video visits provided patients with a modality for completing orthopedic clinic visits while maintaining a high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Patient convenience was optimized with video visits with elimination of long commutes. Level of evidence: IV.

Social and emotional factors and decisions of advanced cancer patients (ACP) to enter an early-phase (EP) clinical trial.

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (31_suppl) ◽  
pp. 223-223
Author(s):  
Daniel Paul Dohan ◽  
James Wiley ◽  
Sarah B. Garrett ◽  
Laura Trupin ◽  
Fay J. Hlubocky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Emotional Factors ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Trial Entry ◽  
Informational Networks

223 Background: We explored how social and emotional factors shaped decisions by ACP to enter an EP trial. Methods: Mixed-methods longitudinal cohort study including validated surveys and open-ended interviews. ACP were recruited at an academic medical center with an EP trials program. Patients were eligible if treating oncologists deemed them likely to exhaust standard treatment in 6-12 months but before being offered EP study enrollment. Surveys measured symptoms, quality of life, decisional preferences, emotions, and demographics. 60 minute semi-structured interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. SAS (statistical) and Atlas.ti (thematic coding) were use for analysis. Results: Of 82 patients in the ACP cohort, 16% went on to initiate EP trial entry. No social and emotional factors were associated with EP initiation except ACP who reported both not “feeling down” and feeling “in control of things in your life” (Table) were more likely to initiate. In interviews, many EP initiates expressed hopefulness and a desire to actively respond to their illness. While none believed they could control their illness, some ACP attributed their sense of control over things to their relationship with their oncologist, and others attributed it to informational networks. Conclusions: A feeling of control and absence of depressive symptoms may be associated with ACP initiation of an EP trial. Further exploration of qualitative data documenting the dynamics of EP decision-making is needed. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Automatic ID Consultation for Inpatients With COVID-19: Point, Counterpoint, and a Single-Center Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia T Nguyen ◽  
Gregory Olson ◽  
Mai T Pho ◽  
Alison K Lew ◽  
David Pitrak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Clinician Satisfaction ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Infectious Diseases Consultation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract There are many unknowns with regard to COVID-19 clinical management, including the role of Infectious Diseases Consultation (IDC). As hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue, hospitals are assessing how to optimally and efficiently manage COVID-19 inpatients. Typically, primary teams must determine when IDC is appropriate, and ID clinicians provide consultation upon request of the primary team. IDC has been shown to be beneficial for many conditions; however, the impact of IDC for COVID-19 is unknown. Herein, we discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of automatic IDC for COVID-19 inpatients. Important considerations include the quality of care provided, allocation and optimization of resources, and clinician satisfaction. Finally, we describe how automatic IDC changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at a single academic medical center.

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