Quality of care and Outcomes of Diabetic Extremity Patients after the Implementation of the Revised Diabetes Extremity Care Team Protocol of The Philippine General Hospital

2010 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marbert John T Cardino ◽  
Cindy V Josol ◽  
Iris Thiele Isip-Tan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Care Team

scholarly journals Opportunities for Outpatient Pharmacy Services for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: Perceptions of Healthcare Team Members

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olufunmilola Abraham ◽  
Ashley Morris
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Multidisciplinary Care ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Treatment Regimens

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common life-threatening, genetic conditions. People with CF follow complex, time-consuming treatment regimens to manage their chronic condition. Due to the complexity of the disease, multidisciplinary care from CF Foundation (CFF)-accredited centers is recommended for people with CF. These centers include several types of healthcare professionals specializing in CF; however, pharmacists are not required members. The purpose of this study was to identify the outpatient care needs of people living with CF that pharmacists could address to improve their quality of care. Healthcare members from a CFF accredited center and pharmacists were recruited to participate in semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews. Prevalent codes were identified and data analysis was conducted, guided by the systems engineering initiative for patient safety (SEIPS) model. The objective was to understand the medication and pharmacy-related needs of patients with CF and care team perspectives on pharmacists providing support for these patients. From the themes that emerged, pharmacists can provide support for people living with CF (medication burden, medication access, medication education) and the CF care team (drug monitoring and adherence, prior authorizations and insurance coverage, refill history). Pharmacists are well-positioned to address these difficulties to improve quality of care for people living with cystic fibrosis.

Factors influencing the quality of care learning disabled patients receive in hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-92
Author(s):  
Alice Durrant
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Disabled Patients

Purpose In total, 40% of the deaths of patients with learning disabilities have been classed as avoidable, and there is a known increased risk of harm while inpatients in hospital. This paper aims to look at the current experiences and treatment of people with learning disabilities within a general hospital setting to examine factors that affect their care. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive literature search was conducted of primary research between 2013 and 2019 to evaluate what is known about the quality of care and treatment that learning disabled patients experience within a general hospital. Findings The research suggests that people with learning disabilities receive haphazard care in hospital settings, with inconsistent implementation of reasonable adjustments, insufficient arrangements to support family and other carer input, and poor knowledge of learning disability amongst hospital staff. Originality/value Previously, reviews focussing on hospital care have mainly focussed on access to health care rather than its delivery. This review has found evidence of significant failings in delivering care to this patient group, identifying a gap of knowledge in this field regardless of policies and laws already in place. There should be stricter monitoring of the Equality Act’s enforcement, along with improved and mandatory training for all general health-care staff. It is crucial that health-care professionals learn from mistakes to improve the care and experiences of learning disabled inpatients.

scholarly journals How Does Caregiver Well-Being Relate to Perceived Quality of Care in Patients With Cancer? Exploring Associations and Pathways

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (29) ◽  
pp. 3554-3561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Litzelman ◽  
Erin E. Kent ◽  
Michelle Mollica ◽  
Julia H. Rowland
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Informal Caregiver ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Care

Purpose Perceived quality of care (QOC) is an increasingly important metric of care quality and can be affected by such factors among patients with cancer as quality of life and physician trust. This study sought to evaluate whether informal caregiver well-being was also associated with perceived QOC among patients with cancer and assessed potential pathways that link these factors. Methods This study used data from the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance (CanCORS) consortium. Patients with lung and colorectal cancer enrolled in CanCORS (N = 689) nominated an informal caregiver to participate in a caregiving survey. Both groups self-reported sociodemographic, psychosocial, and caregiving characteristics; cancer characteristics were obtained from the CanCORS core data set. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between caregiver psychosocial factors and subsequent patient-perceived QOC, controlling for earlier patient-perceived QOC and covariates. Secondary analysis examined potential pathways that link these factors. Results Patients whose informal caregiver had higher levels of depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to report fair or poor QOC (odds ratio, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.13). When caregivers reported fair or poor self-rated health, patients were more than three times more likely to report fair or poor perceived QOC (odds ratio, 3.76; 95% CI, 1.76 to 9.55). Controlling for patient psychosocial factors and physician communication and coordination of medical care reduced the effect size and/or statistical significance of these relationships. Conclusion Informal caregivers are an important part of the care team and their well-being is associated with patient-perceived QOC. Engaging informal cancer caregivers as part of the care team and conducting ongoing risk stratification screening and intervention to optimize their health may improve patient-reported outcomes and QOC.

scholarly journals The Effect of DOH-PCSI Patient Navigation Access Program for Breast Cancer on Quality of Care at the Medical Oncology Clinic at the Philippine General Hospital: The 1st 6 Months

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma. Pamela D. Patdu ◽  
Wilfredo L. Liangco ◽  
Corazon A. Ngelangel ◽  
Anna Melissa S. Guerrero ◽  
Ma. Victoria G. Ala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Patient Navigation ◽  
Medical Oncology ◽  
Access Program

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Quality of care improvements resulting from a model of care that incorporates the primary clerk into the care team.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (8_suppl) ◽  
pp. 122-122
Author(s):  
Jennifer Anne Cox ◽  
Caroline Hamm
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Team Working ◽  
Team Interactions ◽  
Primary Nurse

122 Background: One common model of care within the oncology outpatient clinic setting is composed of the physician and primary nurse. We propose that the quality of care provided to oncology patients can be improved in this setting by incorporating the primary clerk into the care team, working in the same office space with the physician and nurse. Methods: Three care teams operating under the new model of care were observed during oncology outpatient clinics periodically from February 2016 to May 2016. The primary clerk’s interactions with the other team members were recorded, along with other tasks completed by the clerk that did not require team interactions but impacted quality of care. Data was later complied and organized into four domains that impacted the quality of care provided to patients. Results: The contributions to the care team by the primary clerk include improved clinic flow (e.g., ensuring treatment orders are inputted by the physician), patient convenience (e.g., identifying regularly scheduled blood work that is no longer necessary), patient safety (e.g., identifying patients scheduled for treatment with rituximab that have not had the required Hepatitis B & HIV screening), and hospital flow (e.g., preventing additional workload in the hospital laboratory by identifying when lab work can be combined in already scheduled appointments, and rescheduling clinic visits when results are not yet ready, which translates into time and cost savings to the hospital). Conclusions: As a result of the enhanced quality of care delivered, it is recommended that this model of care be adopted in the place of the traditional model, which lacks the essential element of interaction between the primary clerk and the rest of the care team.

Job Satisfaction of Primary Care Team Members and Quality of Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Mohr ◽  
Gary J. Young ◽  
Mark Meterko ◽  
Kelly L. Stolzmann ◽  
Bert White
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Care Team ◽  
Primary Care Team ◽  
Team Members
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