scholarly journals Patient satisfaction with telemedicine for prechemotherapy evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajithraj Sathiyaraj ◽  
Hannah Lopez ◽  
Rakesh Surapaneni
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Patient Attitudes ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Survey Questions ◽  
Different Types

Aims: This project aims to address the question of whether patients were satisfied with using a video visit for prechemotherapy evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods and materials: This project used a survey tool with patients undergoing prechemotherapy evaluation that was administered at the time of chemotherapy; 70 surveys were collected. Descriptive statistics of survey questions are presented. Results: 73% of patients reported satisfaction with their video visit experience. 65% of patients reported that they prefer in-person visits as their preferred choice for prechemotherapy evaluation. Conclusion: Patient satisfaction was favorable, but not consistent with results from prior published studies. Patients also mostly preferred an in-person visit for prechemotherapy evaluation. Further research is needed to determine patient attitudes to telemedicine for different types of consultations.

scholarly journals The Development of an Instrument to Measure Satisfaction With Physical Therapy

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (9) ◽  
pp. 853-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc S Goldstein ◽  
Steven D Elliott ◽  
Andrew A Guccione
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Psychometric Analysis ◽  
Different Types ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Therapy Intervention ◽  
Physical Therapy Intervention

Abstract Background and Purpose. Patient satisfaction continues to receive attention as a measure of the outcome of physical therapy intervention. However, a great deal more attention has been paid to the topic outside of, rather than within, physical therapy. This article describes the development of an instrument that measures patient satisfaction among physical therapists' patients and clients. Method. A 26-item instrument designed to measure the domains of patient satisfaction among patients was developed by the authors in preparation for this study and field tested on patients from several sites comprising a large clinical operation. Descriptive statistics and estimates of reliability of measurements obtained with the instrument were computed. Reliability and validity were assessed. A total of 289 individuals completed the instrument. Results. The coefficient for reliability (Cronbach alpha=.99) obtained for the instrument was clearly within a desired range. Different types of validity were established as well. Conclusion and Discussion. Instruments typically used by physical therapists to measure patient satisfaction have undergone little psychometric analysis. This instrument appears to meet the criteria required to make it a useful tool for measuring patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Developing and supporting coordinators of structured mentoring schemes in South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Abbott ◽  
Xenia Goosen ◽  
Jos Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Job Description ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
People Development ◽  
Value Add ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
The Coordinator

Orientation: Mentoring is considered to be such an important contributor to accelerated people development in South Africa that structured mentoring schemes are often used by organisations. There are at present few sources of development and support for coordinators of such schemes.Research purpose: The aim of this research is to discover what the characteristics of coordinators of structured mentoring schemes in South Africa are, what is required of such coordinators and how they feel about their role, with a view to improving development and support for them.Motivation for the study: The limited amount of information about role requirements for coordinators which is available in the literature is not based on empirical research. This study aims to supply the empirical basis for improved development and support for coordinators.Research design and method: A purposive sample of 25 schemes was identified and both quantitative and qualitative data, obtained through questionnaires and interviews, were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.Main findings: Functions of coordinators tend to be similar across different types of mentoring schemes. A passion for mentoring is important, as the role involves many frustrations. There is little formalised development and support for coordinators.Practical/managerial implications: The study clarifies the functions of the coordinator, offers a job description and profile and makes suggestions on how to improve the development of the coordinator’s skills.Contribution/value-add: An understanding of what is required from a coordinator, how the necessary knowledge and skills can be developed and how the coordinator can be supported,adds value to an organisation setting up or reviewing its structured mentoring schemes.

Do sports mega-events boost public funding in sports programs? The case of Brazil (2004–2015)

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 685-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bárbara Schausteck de Almeida ◽  
Suélen Barboza Eiras de Castro ◽  
Fernando Marinho Mezzadri ◽  
Doralice Lange de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Public Expenditure ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Elite Sport ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Educational Participation ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Impact

This article explores public expenditure in Brazilian sport from 2004 to 2015 and aims to understand if hosting sport mega-events has influenced investments in different types of sport (elite sport and educational/participation sport). Data were collected through governmental records and examined through descriptive statistics. Positive and negative variations of spending were reported, regarding both the overall budget allocated to sport and among the different types of sport. This study concluded that sport mega-events have influenced the funding of sports programs to some extent, but other aspects of public funding are likely to be more significant influencers on the observed variations. The study also argues that further research on different host countries is necessary to understand the impact of sport mega-events on public sport funding.

scholarly journals Modification of Combined Vibrated Power Assisted Liposuction with Periareolar Gland Excision in management of Gynecomastia

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Kurdo Akram Qradaghi
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Satisfaction Rate ◽  
Areola Complex ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Aesthetic Results ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Patient Satisfaction Rate

Background: The recognized procedures that have been used to treat gynecomastia are said to have relatively a long operative time, less patient satisfaction rate, they are merely used, in mild to moderate gynecomastia, leaves a mild bulging over the nipple areola complex, resulting in aesthetically unsatisfactory results. The more the grade of gynecomastia, the more complicated the used surgical techniques. This study evaluates the success rate of these simplest surgical technique in higher grades of gynecomastia. Objectives: to present the experiences with use of Modification of Combined Vibrated Power Assisted Liposuction with Periareolar Gland Excision in management of in different type Gynecomastia Type of the study: This is a retrospective study Methods: The study  includes the use of a modification of combine vibrated power-assisted liposuction with periareolar gland excision applied for managing different types of gynecomastia. In 23 consecutive patients (46 breasts) treated between February of 2011 and March of 2016. Results: 23 patients (46 breasts) were successfully treated using this technique. Volume aspirated in both breast was 792 ml (range, 450 to 1600 ml). Using the periareolar excision technique, the mean operative time was 55 minutes (range, 45 to 90 minute). Complications were minimal (1.5 % per breasts), and no revisions were required. Conclusions: The modified Combined vibrated power assisted liposuction and the periareolartechnique have demonstrated to be a less time consuming versatileapproach, for the treatment of gynecomastia and consistently produces a smoothcontoured male breast, it is promising method to achieve good aesthetic results in gynecomastia surgerywhile resulting in an inconspicuous scar.

scholarly journals Client Satisfaction and Experience With Telepsychiatry: Development and Validation of a Survey Using Clinical Quality Domains (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Serhal ◽  
Anne Kirvan ◽  
Marcos Sanches ◽  
Allison Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Clinical Intervention ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Clinical Quality ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Development And Validation

BACKGROUND Telepsychiatry is an increasingly used model of mental health care that connects patients with psychiatrists at a distance via videoconference. Telepsychiatry is an effective clinical intervention that improves access to quality care in regions with limited resources or in clinical situations where in-person care is unavailable. OBJECTIVE This study aims to develop a validated survey tool to measure patient experience and satisfaction with telepsychiatry based on the quality of care domains. This study also seeks to understand which health service outcomes were most strongly correlated with overall satisfaction in the context of telepsychiatry. METHODS The survey created in this study was developed and validated with a panel of subject matter and process experts and was piloted with 274 patients who received clinical consultations through the TeleMental Health Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Factor analysis was used to determine correlations between questions and quality of care domains and was also used to assess model fit. RESULTS The study provides a validated survey to measure patient satisfaction and experience with telepsychiatry across 4 domains: access and timeliness, appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety. Both safety and access and timeliness were found to be statistically significant predictors of satisfaction in our sample. CONCLUSIONS By situating patient satisfaction and experience within this framework, the survey facilitates patient data collection and interpretation through a clinical quality lens.

scholarly journals Ultrasonography-guided sialolithotomy and stricture dilations of the major salivary glands: a preliminary study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (86) ◽  
pp. e237-e243
Author(s):  
Kaan Orhan ◽  
◽  
Poyzan Bozkurt ◽  
Zeynep Serap Berktaş ◽  
Mehmet Hakan Kurt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Duct Stricture ◽  
Ultrasonography Guidance

Aim of the study: The present preliminary study aims to evaluate the possible positive outcomes of ultrasonography-guided sialolithotomies and duct stricture dilations utilizing stone retrieval baskets and guide wires. Case description: A total of 6 cases in an ongoing study (4 cases of sialolithiasis and 2 cases of duct strictures with intraluminal adhesion) were analyzed. All sialoliths were <5 mm in diameter. Stone removals and duct dilations were performed under ultrasonography guidance with two different types of linear probes. Edema measurements were carried out, and the area of edema was evaluated via the echogenicity changes. Patient satisfaction was also evaluated by the patients themselves using a Visual Analog Scale questionnaire on postoperative day 0, and on days 1, 2, and 3. Conclusions: There were no postoperative complications, and mouth openings returned to normal at 7-day follow-up. The pain scores decreased after 6 hours, and pain subsided completely after 12 hours in all the patients. Edema also resolved gradually after the operation. The patient satisfaction levels were high.

A study to evaluate the provision of psychosocial supervision within an Early Intervention team

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra T. Neil ◽  
Sarah Nothard ◽  
David Glentworth ◽  
Elaine Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Early Interventions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Intervention Team ◽  
The Uk

AbstractPsychosocial Interventions (PSIs) and PSI supervision underpin the delivery of early interventions for people experiencing psychosis. Early Intervention (EI) teams are relatively new in the NHS and there is currently a lack of empirical research into PSI supervision in this area. This study aimed to elicit staff views of PSI supervision and to identify any unmet supervision needs within a newly developed EI team in the UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 multidisciplinary team members. Descriptive statistics and a thematic analysis were used to analyse the responses. The different types of supervision available to team members, gaps in the provision of PSI supervision and aspects that supervisees found helpful and unhelpful about PSI supervision are discussed as are ideas for improving the provision of PSI supervision in EI teams. The limitations of the study and ideas for further research are also outlined.

Patient Satisfaction Regarding Health Education and Practice Environment Using the PPAESS Survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Paul Jordan Washburn
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Practice Environment ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Individual Group ◽  
Health Investment ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
High Internal Consistency

The waiting room and the examination rooms are the two central locations patients spend time in a primary care environment. Patient health outcomes and satisfaction are significant contributing factors for reimbursement The Patient Practice And Education Satisfaction Survey (PPAESS) tool has high internal consistency (a = 0.92) with subcategories of practice (a = 0.88) and education (a = 0.86). When comparing between arms of the study utilizing the PPAESS tool, a marginally significant, total survey Kruskall-Wallace was observed (p = 0.071). Inter-arm comparisons of the practice subcategory control vs. health investment worker were significant (p = 0.034). The PPAESS survey tool is a highly consistent and reliable tool for patient satisfaction regarding practice environment and education. A health investment worker in a practice waiting room environment was noted to increase patient satisfaction. The PPAESS tool allows health practices to further optimize practice space, patient time, individual/group education and is highly effective for assessment of patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Drug Utilization Pattern in Patients with Different Types of Dementia in Western India

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mansi Patel ◽  
Anuradha Joshi ◽  
Jalpa Suthar ◽  
Soaham Desai
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Lewy Body Dementia ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Western India ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Prospective Data ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Analyze Data

Background.Dementia is one of the most frequent disorders among elderly patients, reaching to epidemic proportions with an estimated 4.6 million new cases globally annually. Partially effective treatments are available for dementia.Aims & Objectives.We aim to study drugs used in dementia and find out frequency of types of Dementia.Method.This was an observational study conducted at rurally based tertiary care hospital. Prospective data was collected from outpatient department, while retrospective data was collected from medical records. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data.Result.Total 125 prescriptions of patients diagnosed with dementia were analyzed. Alzheimer’s dementia was most common (65.6%), followed by vascular dementia (21.6%), and frontotemporal dementia (10.4%), with the rarest being Lewy body dementia in (2.4%) cases. 60.57% of patients were males. Mini Mental Score Examination mean score was 15.93 ± 1.37. Frontal Battery Assessment mean score was 4.75 ± 1.01. Prescribed drugs were Donepezil (68.49%), Rivastigmine (13.63%), Donepezil + Memantine (6.43%) and Galantamine (12.83%), Quetiapine (38.46%), Lorazepam (23.07%), Clozapine (11.53%), Escitalopram (10.25%), Haloperidol (3.84%), Zolpidem, Sertraline, Olanzepine (2.56%), Nitrazepine, Lamotrigine, Fluoxetine, Tianeptine (1.28%), Folic acid, and Vitamin B12, respectively.Conclusion.Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia while Donepezil was the most frequent drug.

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