scholarly journals The Application and Evaluation of Effective Quality Management by Objectives in Patient Care for Persistent Vacuum Sealing Drainage

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Lili Zhao ◽  
Jianing Yang ◽  
Mingyang Nie ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Guojie Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Management By Objectives ◽  
Wound Recovery ◽  
Vacuum Sealing Drainage ◽  
Improve Patient

To investigate the application and evaluation of effective quality management by objectives in patient care for persistent vacuum sealing drainage (VSD), a total of 164 patients with fractures of the hands and feet combined with soft tissue damage admitted to the department of hand and foot surgery in a provincial tertiary hospital from January 2018 to January 2020 were selected as study subjects. The patients were randomly divided into observation and control groups based on the types of fractures, with 82 patients in each group, and both groups underwent VSD surgery for treatment. Both of the groups were cared for VSD using the original nursing model and were compared in terms of treatment compliance, wound recovery, the occurrence of complications, and patient satisfaction with nursing work. The treatment compliance of patients in the observation group was higher than that of the control group ( P  < 0.05). Moreover, the wound healing condition in the observation group and the postoperative wound recovery data were better. The hospitalization time and the number of replacement suckers were less ( P  < 0.05), which met the requirements of statistical research. This confirmed that the application of quality management by objectives in patient care can improve patient compliance with treatment, promote wound healing, reduce the occurrence of corresponding postoperative complications in patients, and improve patient satisfaction with health nursing, which can be promoted for use in the workplace.

Abstract WP329: Video Conferencing is the Preferred Method for Follow-up Communication for Post-hospital Stroke Patients

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Cohen ◽  
Jackie McCarthy ◽  
Michelle Gribko ◽  
Jeffrey M Katz ◽  
Paul Wright
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Medication Compliance ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Improve Patient

Introduction: Close communication with a stroke patient after discharge from a comprehensive stroke center has been shown to be crucial for medication compliance, follow up care and improving patient satisfaction. We aimed to improve post-hospitalization compliance and patient satisfaction by assessing if a video call as a routine follow-up communication modality would be the preferred method of communication. Methods: Admitted stroke patients were asked for their preference in post-hospitalization communications with their attending physician. Results: A total of 52 stroke patients were interviewed, 30 (57.7%) requested a video call, 22 (42.3%) requested a phone call. 100% (14/14) ages 55 and younger requested a video call. 70.3% (19/27) of patients 65 years old and younger requested a video call. Conclusion: There is evidently a strong demand for video conferencing as a method of follow-up communication among the post hospitalized stroke population. Although age appears to influence the demand, the majority of patients expressed greater enthusiasm with the concept of video conferencing. Follow-up video communication could improve patient medication, treatment compliance, risk factor reduction and ultimately improve patient care and satisfaction. Video calls will also provide additional visual information that a routine phone call would miss, potentially reducing readmissions. Therefore, with advancing technology and the strong desire for video conferencing, one should begin to think of ways to provide this service.

Audism and Its Implications for Audiology

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Jaime A. B. Wilson ◽  
Samuel R. Atcherson
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Improve Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
Research Recommendations

Purpose Two healthcare providers with hearing loss, one neuropsychologist, and one audiologist, explore the concept of audism and its implications within the field of audiology. Method Literature review and frank contemplation. Results The present investigation found no peer-reviewed literature on the topic of audism within the audiology discipline. Awareness of audism and its manifestations have implications for helping audiologists and other hearing healthcare professionals to improve patient satisfaction and treatment compliance. Conclusions Audism is the notion that one is superior based on one's ability to hear or to behave in the manner of one who hears. Strong consideration should be given to including language and cultural studies of the Deaf community within audiology graduate training curriculums. Suggestions for overcoming audism—whether intentional or unintentional—are provided along with research recommendations.

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.

scholarly journals Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical Services by HMO Members, 1995-1996

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn P. Whitlock
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Improve Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Kaiser Permanente ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

We investigated HMO members' use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers outside the HMO in 1995-1996. A random 2% survey of Kaiser Permanente Northwest members addressed HMO service satisfaction, self-reported health status and behaviors, and HMO utilization. Among respondents, 15.7% (n = 380) used CAM providers (chiropractors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, others) in the prior 12 months, while 35% were ever users. Multivariate analysis found that those more likely to consult CAM providers were females, more educated, and more dissatisfied with the HMO. These results suggest that HMOs may wish to focus efforts to improve patient satisfaction among CAM service users.

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