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McManus M, White P, Beers N, Levey E, Coy N, Caulker J, Gaither T, Schmidt A, Ilango S. Value-Based Payment to Support Health Care Transition for Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Feasibility Study. Matern Child Health J 2024; 28:789-797. [PMID: 37952212 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03835-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Only 20% of youth with intellectual and developmental disability (ID/DD) receive health care transition (HCT) preparation from their health care providers (HCPs). To address HCT system gaps, the first-of-its-kind HCT value-based payment (VBP) pilot was conducted for young adults (YA) with ID/DD. METHODS This feasibility study examined the acceptability, implementation, and potential for expansion of the pilot, which was conducted within a specialty Medicaid managed care organization (HSCSN) in Washington, DC. With local pediatric and adult HCPs, the HCT intervention included a final pediatric visit, medical summary, joint HCT visit, and initial adult visit. The VBP was a mix of fee-for-service and pay-for-performance incentives. Feasibility was assessed via YA feedback surveys and interviews with HSCSN, participating HCPs, and selected state Medicaid officials. RESULTS Regarding acceptability, HSCSN and HCPs found the HCT intervention represented a more organized approach and addressed an unmet need. YA with ID/DD and caregivers reported high satisfaction. Regarding implementation, nine YA with ID/DD participated. Benefits were reported in patient engagement, exchange of health information, and care management and financial support. Challenges included care management support needs, previous patient gaps in care, and scheduling difficulties. Regarding expansion, HSCSN and HCPs agreed that having streamlined care management support, medical summary preparation, and payment for HCT services are critical. DISCUSSION This study examined the benefits and challenges of a HCT VBP approach and considerations for future expansion, including payer/HCP collaboration, HCT care management support, and updated system technology and interoperability.
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- Margaret McManus
- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015, USA
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- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015, USA
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- Health Services for Children with Special Needs, 1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20005, USA
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- Health Services for Children with Special Needs, 1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20005, USA
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- Health Services for Children with Special Needs, 1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20005, USA
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- Health Services for Children with Special Needs, 1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20005, USA
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- Health Services for Children with Special Needs, 1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20005, USA
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- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015, USA.
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- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015, USA
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Munshi R, Torres AH, Ramirez-Preciado B, Reyes LJC, Richardson T, Pruette CS. Transition of care: lessons from the Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease (SCOPE) dialysis collaborative. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:1551-1557. [PMID: 38085355 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06244-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acknowledging the importance of preparing the pediatric dialysis patient for successful transfer to adult providers, centers from the Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease (SCOPE) Dialysis Collaborative developed transition tools and performed iterative implementation of a transition of care (TOC) program to gain real-life insight into drivers and barriers towards implementation of a transition program for patients receiving dialysis. METHODS A TOC innovation workgroup was developed in 2019 from within SCOPE Collaborative that developed nine educational modules, along with introductory letter and assessment tool to be utilized by SCOPE centers. A 4-month pilot implementation study among six centers of varying patient population (age ≥ 11 years) was performed. TOC tools were further refined, and broader implementation within the collaborative was performed. Interim assessment of TOC tool utilization and implementation success was performed among 11 centers, as a foundation towards broader discussion regarding process, barriers, and success towards TOC implementation among 26 centers. RESULTS Transition champion was a key driver of successful implementation, and lack of institutional support and collaboration with adult dialysis centers were important barriers towards sustainability. COVID pandemic and increased staff turnover affected longer term implementation of TOC program. CONCLUSIONS Successful transition and transfer of adolescents/young adults with kidney failure on dialysis remains a challenge. This study represents the experience of the largest cohort of pediatric dialysis centers, with diversity in population size and geography, towards development and implementation of a TOC program. This adds to the resources available to assist centers towards transition and transfer, with particular focus on transitioning patients on dialysis.
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- Raj Munshi
- Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Cho SH, Nho WY, Lee DE, Ahn JY, Kim JW, Lim KH, Ryoo HW, Kim JK. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on interhospital transfer of patients with major trauma in Korea: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Emerg Med 2024; 24:53. [PMID: 38570762 PMCID: PMC10988904 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-024-00963-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Interhospital transfer (IHT) is necessary for providing ultimate care in the current emergency care system, particularly for patients with severe trauma. However, studies on IHT during the pandemic were limited. Furthermore, evidence on the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on IHT among patients with major trauma was lacking. METHOD This retrospective cohort study was conducted in an urban trauma center (TC) of a tertiary academic affiliated hospital in Daegu, Korea. The COVID-19 period was defined as from February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021, whereas the pre-COVID-19 period was defined as the same duration of preceding span. Clinical data collected in each period were compared. We hypothesized that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted IHT. RESULTS A total of 2,100 individual patients were included for analysis. During the pandemic, the total number of IHTs decreased from 1,317 to 783 (- 40.5%). Patients were younger (median age, 63 [45-77] vs. 61[44-74] years, p = 0.038), and occupational injury was significantly higher during the pandemic (11.6% vs. 15.7%, p = 0.025). The trauma team activation (TTA) ratio was higher during the pandemic both on major trauma (57.3% vs. 69.6%, p = 0.006) and the total patient cohort (22.2% vs. 30.5%, p < 0.001). In the COVID-19 period, duration from incidence to the TC was longer (218 [158-480] vs. 263[180-674] minutes, p = 0.021), and secondary transfer was lower (2.5% vs. 0.0%, p = 0.025). CONCLUSION We observed that the total number of IHTs to the TC was reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, TTA was more frequent, particularly among patients with major trauma. Patients with severe injury experienced longer duration from incident to the TC and lesser secondary transfer from the TC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Sung Hoon Cho
- Trauma Center, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Trauma Center, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Trauma Center, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Trauma Center, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Ghai S, Chassé K, Renaud MJ, Guicherd-Callin L, Bussières A, Zidarov D. Transition of care from post-acute services for the older adults in Quebec: a pilot impact evaluation. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:421. [PMID: 38570840 PMCID: PMC10993552 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10818-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early discharge of frail older adults from post-acute care service may result in individuals' reduced functional ability to carry out activities of daily living, and social, emotional, and psychological distress. To address these shortcomings, the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre in Quebec, Canada piloted a post-acute home physiotherapy program (PAHP) to facilitate the transition of older adults from the hospital to their home. This study aimed to evaluate: (1) the implementation fidelity of the PAHP program; (2) its impact on the functional independence, physical and mental health outcomes and quality of life of older adults who underwent this program (3) its potential adverse events, and (4) to identify the physical, psychological, and mental health care needs of older adults following their discharge at home. METHODS A quasi-experimental uncontrolled design with repeated measures was conducted between April 1st, 2021 and December 31st, 2021. Implementation fidelity was assessed using three process indicators: delay between referral to and receipt of the PAHP program, frequency of PAHP interventions per week and program duration in weeks. A battery of functional outcome measures, including the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Global-10 scale, as well as fall incidence, emergency visits, and hospitalizations were used to assess program impact and adverse events. The Patient's Global Impression of Change (PGICS) was used to determine changes in participants' perceptions of their level of improvement/deterioration. In addition, the Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE) questionnaire was administered to determine the met and unmet needs of older adults. RESULTS Twenty-four individuals (aged 60.8 to 94 years) participated in the PAHP program. Implementation fidelity was low in regards with delay between referral and receipt of the program, intensity of interventions, and total program duration. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant improvement in FIM scores between admission and discharge from the PAHP program and between admission and the 3-month follow-up. Participants also reported meaningful improvements in PGICS scores. However, no significant differences were observed on the physical or mental health T-scores of the PROMIS Global-10 scale, in adverse events related to the PAHP program, or in the overall unmet needs. CONCLUSION Findings from an initial sample undergoing a PAHP program suggest that despite a low implementation fidelity of the program, functional independence outcomes and patients' global impression of change have improved. Results will help develop a stakeholder-driven action plan to improve this program. A future study with a larger sample size is currently being planned to evaluate the overall impact of this program. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Retrospectively registered NCT05915156 (22/06/2023).
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- Shashank Ghai
- Department of Political, Historical, Religious and Cultural Studies, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden.
- Centre for Societal Risk Research, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden.
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- Montréal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Montréal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Montréal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation du Montréal Métropolitain, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Departement Chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté de Médicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation (CRIR), Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Cao LA, Hull B, Elliott M, Orellana KJ, Schell B, Riccio AI. Inappropriate Pediatric Orthopaedic Emergency Department Transfers: A Burden on the Health Care System. J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:221-224. [PMID: 38270173 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Though the importance of level 1 pediatric trauma has repeatedly been shown to lessen both morbidity and mortality in critically injured children, these same tertiary referral centers also receive numerous transfers of patients with less severe injuries. This not only leads to increased costs and use of limited facility resources but, oftentimes, frustration and unnecessary expense to those families for whom transfer was avoidable. Prior work has demonstrated that half of all inappropriate pediatric interfacility transfers are due to orthopedic injuries. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of inappropriate transfers of pediatric patients with isolated orthopedic injuries to a pediatric level 1 trauma center and identify factors associated with such transfers. METHODS All patients transferred to a large metropolitan level 1 pediatric trauma center for isolated orthopedic injuries over a 6-year period were retrospectively evaluated. Medical records were reviewed for demographic and injury data, including age, gender, race, social deprivation index, insurance status, location of transferring institution, timing of transfer, and availability of orthopedic on-call coverage at transferring institution. The transfer was deemed to be appropriate if the patient required a sedated reduction, was admitted to the hospital, or was taken to the operating room within 24 hours of transfer. Regression analysis was reviewed for each of the demographic, patient, and transfer characteristics in an attempt to isolate those associated with inappropriate transfer. RESULTS In all, 437 transfers occurred during the study period. Of these, 112 (26%) were deemed inappropriate. 4% of patients transferred for orthopedic injuries did not receive an orthopedic consult following the transfer. Non-white patients were more likely than white patients to be transferred inappropriately (34.01% vs. 21.58%, P=0.009 ). No other demographic characteristic was predictive of inappropriate transfer. There was no difference in the rate of appropriate transfer between patients with private insurance versus government-funded, self-paying, or uninsured patients. The timing of transfer (night vs. day and weekday vs. weekend) did not affect the appropriateness of transfer. Facilities with orthopaedic on-call coverage were more likely to inappropriately transfer patients than those without (26.6% vs. 23.4%, P<0.001 ). CONCLUSION A quarter of patients transferred for isolated orthopaedic injuries were inappropriately transferred. Unlike studies published in adult literature, the timing of transfer (overnight and weekend) and the insurance status of the patient did not appear to play a role in the appropriateness of transfer. Inappropriate and unnecessary trauma transfers create a significant burden on tertiary referral centers. Raising awareness of the high incidence of unnecessary transfers coupled with enhanced education of outside emergency medicine providers may result in better stewardship of health care resources, limit delays in patient care, and reduce strain on both the health care delivery system and the families of injured children. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III-Therapeutic Study.
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- Lisa A Cao
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Health Dallas, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Scottish Rite for Children, Dallas, TX
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Tung EE, Stantz AM, Perry KI, Fischer KM, Kearns AE. Improving Handoffs After Osteoporotic Fractures. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2024; 25:661-663. [PMID: 37678414 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Osteoporotic fractures among long-term care residents have substantial economic and human costs. After a fracture, many older adults do not receive an osteoporosis diagnosis or evidence-based treatment, which leads to increased risk of recurrent fractures. Optimal processes are well defined for transitioning medical care after a hip or vertebral fracture for osteoporosis evaluation, but the handoff process from the specialist back to a primary care practitioner (PCP) or to a rehabilitative setting is not well defined. Our interdisciplinary quality improvement team developed and evaluated a program for transitioning care from a hospital-based fracture liaison clinic (FLC) to PCPs caring for older adults across the care continuum. To understand the current process of postfracture care transitions, we analyzed the postfracture patient experience. We surveyed PCPs to assess barriers to osteoporosis treatment, and retrospectively conducted a baseline analysis of 87 patients who had sustained an osteoporotic fracture in 2020. This preliminary work showed several opportunities for practice improvement and helped us develop a practical multicomponent intervention aimed at improving care transitions from the FLC to PCPs. The intervention (June-September 2021) comprised a standardized documentation template in the electronic health record (EHR) for FLC clinicians, a structured handoff process, and an engagement tool for patients outlining the roles and responsibilities of each care team member. We compared care transition measures before and after intervention. EHR documentation of an osteoporosis diagnosis increased from 56% (49 of 87 patients) before intervention to 92% (48 of 52) after intervention (P < .001). Additionally, increases were observed in documentation of treatment recommendations, associated risk factors, and PCP discussions with patients regarding osteoporosis and related treatment. This practical, commonsense intervention established clear roles for each care team member. The intervention addressed systemwide barriers in facilitating a safe transition from a subspecialty care team to PCPs providing care to older adults with osteoporosis.
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- Ericka E Tung
- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Chahal N, Rush J, Lardizabal A, Nobile R, Delayun C, Collins T, Thorne S, McCrindle BW. Kawasaki disease: patients' transition journey and recommendations for adult care. Cardiol Young 2024; 34:793-802. [PMID: 37830370 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123003578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children who develop coronary artery aneurysms after Kawasaki disease are at risk for cardiovascular morbidity, requiring health care transition and lifelong follow-up with an adult specialist. Follow-up losses after health care transition have been reported but without outcome and patient experience evaluation. OBJECTIVE The Theoretical Domains Framework underpinned our aim to explore the required self-care behaviours and experiences of young adults' post-health care transition. METHODS A qualitative description approach was used for virtual, 1:1 interviews with 11 participants, recruited after health care transition from a regional cardiac centre in Ontario. Directed content analysis was employed. RESULTS Health, psychosocial, and lifestyle challenges were compounded by a sense of loss. Six themes emerged within the Theoretical Domains Framework categories. Participants offered novel health care transition programme recommendations. CONCLUSIONS The realities of health care transition involve multiple, overlapping stressors for young adults with Kawasaki disease and coronary artery aneurysms. Our findings will inform a renewed health care transition programme and will include outcome evaluation.
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- Nita Chahal
- Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Davis KM, Tolleson-Rinehart S, Knittel AK. Care Transitions for Incarcerated Pregnant People: A Needs Assessment. J Correct Health Care 2024; 30:135-143. [PMID: 38484310 DOI: 10.1089/jchc.23.06.0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Incarcerated pregnant people face significant barriers when seeking health care services in prisons and jails, but little is known about their transitions from state prison health care systems to outside hospitals. This project analyzed current policies and procedures for care transitions for incarcerated people and presents policy recommendations to address issues of concern. We conducted in-depth interviews with stakeholders at a state prison, academic hospital, and private hospital to identify the barriers and facilitators to care transitions. Themes emerging from these interviews were operational, including medical records, communication, and education; and structural, including implicit biases and care of marginalized groups. These findings are likely applicable to similar facilities throughout the United States. A multipronged, interdisciplinary approach is needed to address challenges of care transitions.
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- Katherine M Davis
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Bouzid W, Cantet C, Berard E, Mathieu C, Hermabessière S, Houles M, Krams T, Qassemi S, Cambon A, McCambridge C, Tavassoli N, Rolland Y. Exploring Predictive Factors for Potentially Avoidable Emergency Department Transfers: Findings From the FINE Study. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2024; 25:572-579.e1. [PMID: 38159914 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of potentially avoidable transfers (PAT) and identify factors associated with these transfers to emergency departments (EDs) among nursing home (NH) residents. DESIGN This is a secondary outcome analysis of the FINE study, a multicenter observational study collecting data on NH residents, NH settings, and contextual factors of ED transfers. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS NHs in the former Midi-Pyrénées region of the southwest of France (n = 312); a total of 1037 NH residents who experienced ED transfers (n = 1017) between January 2016 and December 2016. METHODS The analysis included resident baseline characteristics and NH and transfer decision-making characteristics. An expert group categorized the transfer status as either PAT or unavoidable. Multivariable analysis using a mixed logistic model, accounting for intra-NH correlation, was conducted to assess factors independently associated with PAT. RESULTS Among 1017 included transfers, 87.02% (n = 885) were identified as PAT and 12.98% (n = 132) unavoidable transfers. Multivariable analysis revealed that the following patient-related factors were associated with a likely high rate of PAT: usual behavior disturbances before transfer, including productive trouble (OR 2.04, 95% CI 1.25-3.33; P = .0044) and unusual symptom of falling during the week preceding the transfer (OR 4.55, 95% CI 1.76-11.82; P = .0019). On the other hand, distance between ED and NH (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97-0.998; P = .0231), NH staff trained in palliative care in the last 3 years (OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.29-0.95; P = .0324), the impossibility of direct hospitalization to an appropriate unit (OR 0.54, 95% CI 0.34-0.87; P = .0117), and the resident Charlson Comorbidity Index (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.82-0.99; P = .0369) were associated with a lower probability of PAT. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS Transfers from NHs to hospital EDs were frequently potentially avoidable, meaning that there are still significant opportunities to reduce PAT. Our findings may help to specifically identify interventions that should be targeted at both NH and resident levels.
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- Wafa Bouzid
- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Service d'Epidémiologie, Toulouse, France; Regional Health Agency of Occitanie, Toulouse, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Service d'Epidémiologie, Toulouse, France; UMR 1295 CERPOP, INSERM-Université de Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Service d'Epidémiologie, Toulouse, France
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Law MJJ, Ridzwan MIZ, Ripin ZM, Abd Hamid IJ, Law KS, Karunagaran J, Cajee Y. Evaluation of a motorised patient transfer device based on perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:938-950. [PMID: 36334271 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2134472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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PURPOSE The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among healthcare workers is partly attributed to the low adoption of patient transfer assistive devices. This study aimed to evaluate the nurses' perceived workload, technology acceptance, and emotional states during the use of the sliding board (SB) and mechanical intervention in the form of a Motorised Patient Transfer Device (MPTD). METHODS The SB and MPTD activities were performed by seven nurses on a simulated patient. The nurses' facial expressions were recorded during the trial. The NASA Task Load Index and technology acceptance questionnaire were also assessed. RESULTS The MPTD significantly reduced the mean overall NASA-TLX score by 68.7% (p = 0.004) and increased the overall acceptance score (median = 8.30) by 21.2% (p = 0.016) when compared to the SB (median = 6.85). All the subjects reported positive feelings towards MPTD. However, facial expression analysis showed that the nurses had a significantly higher peak density of fear while using MPTD (p = 0.016). Besides, there was no improvement in the negative valence and contempt emotion compared to the SB. CONCLUSION Overall, nurses showed positive perceptions and acceptance of MPTD even when they experienced negative emotions.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe Motorised Patient Transfer Device (MPTD) reduced the perceived workload of nurses and showed a higher acceptance level compared to the commonly used baseline device (SB).Factors that attributed to the nurses' negative emotions can be used to improve technology and patient transfer processes.More training should be given to familiarise the health practitioners with the new assistive device to reduce their fear of technology.
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- Mitchelle J J Law
- Neurorehabilitation Engineering and Assistance Systems Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Neurorehabilitation Engineering and Assistance Systems Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Neurorehabilitation Engineering and Assistance Systems Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Neurorehabilitation Engineering and Assistance Systems Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Freedom Med International Sdn. Bhd, Penang, Malaysia
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Alpert EA, Assaf J, Nama A, Pliner R, Jaffe E. Secondary Ambulance Transfers During the Mass-Casualty Terrorist Attack in Israel on October 7, 2023. Prehosp Disaster Med 2024; 39:224-227. [PMID: 38525545 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x24000153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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On October 7, 2023, Israel experienced the worst terror attack in its history - 1,200 people were killed, 239 people were taken hostage, and 1,455 people were wounded. This mass-casualty event (MCE) was more specifically a mega terrorist attack. Due to the overwhelming number of victims who arrived at the two closest hospitals, it became necessary to implement secondary transfers to centers in other areas of the country. Historically, secondary transfer has been implemented in MCEs but usually for the transfer of critical patients from a Level 2 or Level 3 Trauma Center to a Level 1 Center. Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's National Emergency Pre-Hospital Medical Organization, is designated by the Health Ministry as the incident command at any MCE. On October 7, in addition to the primary transport of victims by ambulance to hospitals throughout Israel, they secondarily transported patients from the two closest hospitals - the Soroka Medical Center (SMC; Level 1 Trauma Center) in Beersheba and the Barzilai Medical Center (BMC; Level 2 Trauma Center) in Ashkelon. Secondary transport began five hours after the event started and continued for approximately 12 hours. During this time, the terrorist infiltration was still on-going. Soroka received 650 victims and secondarily transferred 26, including five in Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances. Barzilai received 372 and secondarily transferred 38. These coordinated secondary transfers helped relieve the overwhelmed primary hospitals and are an essential component of any MCE strategy.
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- Evan Avraham Alpert
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center- Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center- Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center- Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center- Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Community Division, Magen David Adom, Or-Yehuda, Israel
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
- Ramat Gan Academic College, Ramat Gan, Israel
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Crilly E, Harrison C, Maahs J, Beijlevelt M, Ramsay B, Githinji C, Sisdelli M, Dsouza A. Riding the wave of change: Providing solid ground to support nursing with patient transitions to novel haemophilia therapies. Haemophilia 2024; 30 Suppl 3:135-139. [PMID: 38549492 DOI: 10.1111/hae.15003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Haemophilia nursing practice has experienced a shift in the past decade, as the historic chief focus on factor infusions shifted to extended half-life products, bispecific antibody therapies and other non-replacement therapies. This evolution has driven a need for changes in nursing practice in many haemophilia treatment centres. AIM This article intends to provide insights to the haemophilia nurse to champion practice changes at their haemophilia treatment centres. METHODS Two popular change theories, Lewin's three-step change model and Kotter's eight-step change model are discussed as a framework for haemophilia nurses to think, structure and be leaders in change. CONCLUSION Examples of these models in practice could give guidance and examples to reflect on for haemophilia nurses needing to make changes in their practice settings. These models of change, alongside existing haemophilia nurse competencies and tools such as the shared decision-making tool from the World Federation of Hemophilia, can assist the nurse to be a capable change agent to usher in these new innovations.
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- Erica Crilly
- Division of Paediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Sheffield Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Hemophilia Treatment Centre, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, AMPATH Programs, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Fundação Hemocentro de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil
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- Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Joosten PGF, Borgdorff MP, Botman M, Bouman MB, van Embden D, Giannakópoulos GF. Comparing outcomes following direct admission and early transfer to specialized trauma centers in open tibial fracture treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2024; 50:467-476. [PMID: 37776341 PMCID: PMC11035412 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02366-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Guidelines on the management of open tibia fractures recommend timely treatment in a limb reconstruction center which offer joint orthopedic-trauma and plastic surgery services. However, patient's transfer between centers remains inevitable. This review aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes and hospital factors for patients directly admitted and transferred patients to a limb-reconstruction center. METHODS A research protocol adhering to PRISMA standards was established. The search included databases like MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library up until March 2023. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria, focusing on open tibia fractures. Exclusion criteria were experimental studies, animal studies, and case reports. Outcomes of interest were operation and infection rates, nonunion, limb salvage, and the Enneking limb score. RESULTS The analysis involved data from 520 patients across nine studies published between 1990 and 2023, with the majority (83.8%) having Gustilo Anderson type III open tibia fractures. Directly admitted patients showed lower overall infection rates (RR 0.30; 95% CI 0.10-0.90; P = 0.03) and fewer deep infections (RR 0.39; 95% CI 0.22-0.68; P = 0.001) compared to transferred patients. Transferred patients experienced an average five-day delay in soft tissue closure and extended hospital stays by eight days. Patients transferred without initial surgical management underwent fewer total surgical procedures. The direct admission group displayed more favorable functional outcomes. CONCLUSION Low- to moderate-quality evidence indicates worse clinical outcomes for transferred patients compared to directly admitted patients. Early treatment in specialized limb reconstruction units is essential for improved results in the management of open tibia fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic level IIa.
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- Pien Gabriele Francien Joosten
- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, J1A-207, 1105AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, J1A-207, 1105AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, J1A-207, 1105AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lopez C, Glassberg B, Dembar A, Riasat M, Chan A, Govindarajulu U, Hopkins KA, Zaidi AN. Transition of care in CHD: a single-centre experience: an enigma remains. Cardiol Young 2024; 34:727-733. [PMID: 37771146 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123002548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Transition of care refers to the continuity of health care during the movement from one healthcare setting to another as care needs change during a chronic illness. We sought to describe social, demographic, and clinical factors related to successful transition in a tertiary urban care facility in patients with CHD. Patients were identified utilising the electronic medical record. Inclusion criteria were patients with CHDs aged ≥15 years seen in the paediatric cardiology clinic between 2013 and 2014. Deceased patients were excluded. Clinical and demographic variables were collected. Patient charts were reviewed in 2015-2021 to determine if included patients were a) still in paediatric cardiology care, b) transitioned to adult cardiology/adult CHD, or were c) lost to follow-up. A total of 322 patients, 53% male (N:172), 46% female (N:149) were included. Majority had moderately complex lesions (N:132, 41%). Most patients had public insurance (N:172, 53%), followed by private insurance (N:67, 21%), while 15% of patients (N:47) were uninsured. Only 49% (N = 159) had successful transition, while 22% (N = 70) continued in care with paediatric cardiology, and 29% (N = 93) were lost to follow-up. Severity of CHD (p = 0.0002), having healthcare insurance (p < .0001), presence of a defibrillator (p = 0.0028), and frequency of paediatric cardiology visits (p = 0.0005) were significantly associated with successful transition. Most patients lost to follow-up (N:42,62%) were either uninsured or had public insurance. Lack of successful transition is multifactorial, and further efforts are needed to improve the process in patients with CHD.
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, Mount Sinai Heart, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, Mount Sinai Heart, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, Mount Sinai Heart, New York, NY, USA
- Mount Sinai Children's Heart Center, Kravis Children's Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Hauser CD, Bell CM, Zamora RA, Mazur J, Neyens RR. Characterization of Opioid Use in the Intensive Care Unit and Its Impact Across Care Transitions: A Prospective Study. J Pharm Pract 2024; 37:343-350. [PMID: 36259532 DOI: 10.1177/08971900221134553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Purpose: The objective of this study is to characterize opioid intensity in the intensive care unit (ICU) and its association with opioid utilization across care transitions. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study. Medically ill ICU patients with complete medication histories who survived to discharge were included. Opioid intensity was characterized based on IV morphine milligram equivalents (IV MME). Primary outcomes were opioid prescribing upon ICU and hospital discharge. Results: Opioids were prescribed to 34.1% and 31.1% of patients upon ICU and hospital discharge. Within the ≥50 mean IV MME/ICU day cohort, 64.7% of patients received opioids after ICU discharge compared to 45.8% and 13.6% in the 1-49 mean IV MME/ICU day and no opioid groups (P < .05). Within the ≥50 mean IV MME/ICU day cohort, 70.6% of patients were prescribed opioids after hospitalization compared to 37.3% and 13.6% of patients who received less or no opioids. (P < .05). Within the ≥50 mean IV MME/ICU day cohort, 29.4% of patients were opioid naïve and discharged with an opioid, which is over double compared to patients with lower opioid requirements (P < .05). Conclusion: Patients with higher mean daily ICU opioid requirements had increased opioid prescribing across care transitions despite preadmission opioid use.
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- Christian D Hauser
- Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina
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Arbaje AI, Hsu YJ, Zhou Z, Greyson S, Gurses AP, Keller S, Marsteller J, Bowles KH, McDonald MV, Vergez S, Harbison K, Hohl D, Carl K, Leff B. Characterizing changes to older adults' care transition patterns from hospital to home care in the initial year of COVID-19. J Am Geriatr Soc 2024; 72:1079-1087. [PMID: 38441330 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Skilled home healthcare (HH) provided in-person care to older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about the pandemic's impact on HH care transition patterns. We investigated pandemic impact on (1) HH service volume; (2) population characteristics; and (3) care transition patterns for older adults receiving HH services after hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) discharge. METHODS Retrospective, cohort, comparative study of recently hospitalized older adults (≥ 65 years) receiving HH services after hospital or SNF discharge at two large HH agencies in Baltimore and New York City (NYC) 1-year pre- and 1-year post-pandemic onset. We used the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) and service use records to examine HH utilization, patient characteristics, visit timeliness, medication issues, and 30-day emergency department (ED) visit and rehospitalization. RESULTS Across sites, admissions to HH declined by 23% in the pandemic's first year. Compared to the year prior, older adults receiving HH services during the first year of the pandemic were more likely to be younger, have worse mental, respiratory, and functional status in some areas, and be assessed by HH providers as having higher risk of rehospitalization. Thirty-day rehospitalization rates were lower during the first year of the pandemic. COVID-positive HH patients had lower odds of 30-day ED visit or rehospitalization. At the NYC site, extended duration between discharge and first HH visit was associated with reduced 30-day ED visit or rehospitalization. CONCLUSIONS HH patient characteristics and utilization were distinct in Baltimore versus NYC in the initial year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Study findings suggest some older adults who needed HH may not have received it, since the decrease in HH services occurred as SNF use decreased nationally. Findings demonstrate the importance of understanding HH agency responsiveness during public health emergencies to ensure older adults' access to care.
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- Alicia I Arbaje
- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Armstrong Institute Center for Health Care Human Factors, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Armstrong Institute Center for Health Care Human Factors, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Home Care Policy & Research, VNS Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- Center for Home Care Policy & Research, VNS Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- Center for Home Care Policy & Research, VNS Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Community and Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Graham LA, Illarmo S, Gray CP, Harris AHS, Wagner TH, Hawn MT, Iannuzzi JC, Wren SM. Mapping the Discharge Process After Surgery. JAMA Surg 2024; 159:438-444. [PMID: 38381415 PMCID: PMC10882508 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.7539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Importance Care transition models are structured approaches used to ensure the smooth transfer of patients between health care settings or levels of care, but none currently are tailored to the surgical patient. Tailoring care transition models to the unique needs of surgical patients may lead to significant improvements in surgical outcomes and reduced care fragmentation. The first step to developing surgical care transition models is to understand the surgical discharge process. Objective To map the surgical discharge process in a sample of US hospitals and identify key components and potential challenges specific to a patient's discharge after surgery. Design, Setting, and Participants This qualitative study followed a cognitive task analysis framework conducted between January 1, 2022, and April 1, 2023, in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospitals. Observations (n = 16) of discharge from inpatient care after a surgical procedure were conducted in 2 separate VHA surgical units. Interviews (n = 13) were conducted among VHA health care professionals nationwide. Exposure Postoperative hospital discharge. Main Outcomes and Measures Data were coded according to the principles of thematic analysis, and a swim lane process map was developed to represent the study findings. Results At the hospitals in this study, the discharge process observed for a surgical patient involved multidisciplinary coordination across the surgery team, nursing team, case managers, dieticians, social services, occupational and physical therapy, and pharmacy. Important components for a surgical discharge that were not incorporated in the current care transition models included wound care education and supplies; pain control; approvals for nonhome postdischarge locations; and follow-up plans for wounds, ostomies, tubes, and drains at discharge. Potential challenges to the surgical discharge process included social situations (eg, home environment and caregiver availability), team communication issues, and postdischarge care coordination. Conclusions and Relevance These findings suggest that current and ongoing studies of discharge care transitions for a patient after surgery should consider pain control; wounds, ostomies, tubes, and drains; and the impact of challenging social situations and interdisciplinary team coordination on discharge success.
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- Laura A. Graham
- Health Economics Resource Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
- Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education Center (S-SPIRE), Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
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- Health Economics Resource Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
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- Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education Center (S-SPIRE), Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
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- Health Economics Resource Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
- Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education Center (S-SPIRE), Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of General Surgery, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Surgery, San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, California
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of General Surgery, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, California
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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Higgins JT, Charles RD, Fryman LJ. Original Research: Breaking Through the Bottleneck: Acuity Adaptability in Noncritical Trauma Care. Am J Nurs 2024; 124:24-34. [PMID: 38511707 DOI: 10.1097/01.naj.0001010176.21591.80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Achieving efficient throughput of patients is a challenge faced by many hospital systems. Factors that can impede efficient throughput include increased ED use, high surgical volumes, lack of available beds, and the complexities of coordinating multiple patient transfers in response to changing care needs. Traditionally, many hospital inpatient units operate via a fixed acuity model, relying on multiple intrahospital transfers to move patients along the care continuum. In contrast, the acuity-adaptable model allows care to occur in the same room despite fluctuations in clinical condition, removing the need for transfer. This model has been shown to be a safe and cost-effective approach to improving throughput in populations with predictable courses of hospitalization, but has been minimally evaluated in other populations, such as patients hospitalized for traumatic injury. PURPOSE This quality improvement project aimed to evaluate implementation of an acuity-adaptable model on a 20-bed noncritical trauma unit. Specifically, we sought to examine and compare the pre- and postimplementation metrics for throughput efficiency, resource utilization, and nursing quality indicators; and to determine the model's impact on patient transfers for changes in level of care. METHODS This was a retrospective, comparative analysis of 1,371 noncritical trauma patients admitted to a level 1 trauma center before and after the implementation of an acuity-adaptable model. Outcomes of interest included throughput efficiency, resource utilization, and quality of nursing care. Inferential statistics were used to compare patients pre- and postimplementation, and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the impact of the acuity-adaptable model on patient transfers. RESULTS Postimplementation, the median ED boarding time was reduced by 6.2 hours, patients more often remained in their assigned room following a change in level of care, more progressive care patient days occurred, fall and hospital-acquired pressure injury index rates decreased respectively by 0.9 and 0.3 occurrences per 1,000 patient days, and patients were more often discharged to home. Logistic regression analyses revealed that under the new model, patients were more than nine times more likely to remain in the same room for care after a change in acuity and 81.6% less likely to change rooms after a change in acuity. An increase of over $11,000 in average daily bed charges occurred postimplementation as a result of increased progressive care-level bed capacity. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of an acuity-adaptable model on a dedicated noncritical trauma unit improved throughput efficiency and resource utilization without sacrificing quality of care. As hospitals continue to face increasing demand for services as well as numerous barriers to meeting such demand, leaders remain challenged to find innovative ways to optimize operational efficiency and resource utilization while ensuring delivery of high-quality care. The findings of this study demonstrate the value of the acuity-adaptable model in achieving these goals in a noncritical trauma care population.
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- Jacob T Higgins
- Jacob T. Higgins is an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing, Lexington, as well as a nurse scientist in trauma/surgical services at UK HealthCare, Lexington, where Rebecca D. Charles is a patient care manager and Lisa J. Fryman is the nursing operations director. Contact author: Jacob T. Higgins, . The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise
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Vest JR, Evans R, Drew K, Unroe KT. Information Needs and Design Requirements for an Application Supporting Safe Transitions into Skilled Nursing Facilities. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2024; 25:650-652.e2. [PMID: 37709262 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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- Joshua R Vest
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Regenstrief Institute, Inc, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Probari, Inc, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Regenstrief Institute, Inc, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Jiang Y, Hwang M, Cho Y, Friese CR, Hawley ST, Manojlovich M, Krauss JC, Gong Y. The Acceptance and Use of Digital Technologies for Self-Reporting Medication Safety Events After Care Transitions to Home in Patients With Cancer: Survey Study. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e47685. [PMID: 38457204 PMCID: PMC10960221 DOI: 10.2196/47685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Actively engaging patients with cancer and their families in monitoring and reporting medication safety events during care transitions is indispensable for achieving optimal patient safety outcomes. However, existing patient self-reporting systems often cannot address patients' various experiences and concerns regarding medication safety over time. In addition, these systems are usually not designed for patients' just-in-time reporting. There is a significant knowledge gap in understanding the nature, scope, and causes of medication safety events after patients' transition back home because of a lack of patient engagement in self-monitoring and reporting of safety events. The challenges for patients with cancer in adopting digital technologies and engaging in self-reporting medication safety events during transitions of care have not been fully understood. OBJECTIVE We aim to assess oncology patients' perceptions of medication and communication safety during care transitions and their willingness to use digital technologies for self-reporting medication safety events and to identify factors associated with their technology acceptance. METHODS A cross-sectional survey study was conducted with adult patients with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer (N=204) who had experienced care transitions from hospitals or clinics to home in the past 1 year. Surveys were conducted via phone, the internet, or email between December 2021 and August 2022. Participants' perceptions of medication and communication safety and perceived usefulness, ease of use, attitude toward use, and intention to use a technology system to report their medication safety events from home were assessed as outcomes. Potential personal, clinical, and psychosocial factors were analyzed for their associations with participants' technology acceptance through bivariate correlation analyses and multiple logistic regressions. RESULTS Participants reported strong perceptions of medication and communication safety, positively correlated with medication self-management ability and patient activation. Although most participants perceived a medication safety self-reporting system as useful (158/204, 77.5%) and easy to use (157/204, 77%), had a positive attitude toward use (162/204, 79.4%), and were willing to use such a system (129/204, 63.2%), their technology acceptance was associated with their activation levels (odds ratio [OR] 1.83, 95% CI 1.12-2.98), their perceptions of communication safety (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.08-2.47), and whether they could receive feedback after self-reporting (OR 3.27, 95% CI 1.37-7.78). CONCLUSIONS In general, oncology patients were willing to use digital technologies to report their medication events after care transitions back home because of their high concerns regarding medication safety. As informed and activated patients are more likely to have the knowledge and capability to initiate and engage in self-reporting, developing a patient-centered reporting system to empower patients and their families and facilitate safety health communications will help oncology patients in addressing their medication safety concerns, meeting their care needs, and holding promise to improve the quality of cancer care.
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- Yun Jiang
- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- VA Ann Arbor Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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Hayden EM, Samuels-Kalow M, Dutta S, Cohen A, Tune KN, Zachrison KS. Pediatric Patients Discharged After Transfer to a Pediatric Emergency Department: Opportunities for Telehealth? Ann Emerg Med 2024; 83:208-213. [PMID: 37737784 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.08.489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Interemergency department pediatric transfers can be costly, involve risk, and may be disruptive to patients and families. Telehealth could be a way to safely reduce the number of transfers. We made an estimate of the proportion of transfers of pediatric patients to our emergency department (ED) that may have been avoidable using telehealth. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of electronic health record data of all pediatric patients (younger than 19 years) who were transferred to a single urban, academic medical center pediatric emergency department (PED) (annual pediatric volume approximately 15,000) between June 1, 2016, and December 29, 2021. We defined transfers as potentially avoidable with telehealth (the primary outcome) when the encounter at the receiving ED resulted in ED discharge and 1) met our definition of low-resource intensity (had no laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, procedures, or consultations) or 2) could have used initial ED resources with telehealth guidance. RESULTS Among 4,446 PED patients received in transfer during the study period, 406 (9%) were low-resource intensity. Of the non-low-resource intensity encounters, as many as another 1,103 (24.8%) potentially could have been avoided depending on available telehealth and initial ED resources, ranging from 210 (4.7%) with only telehealth specialty consultation to 538 (7.4%) with imaging and telehealth specialty consultation, and up to 1,034 (23.3%) with laboratory, imaging, and telehealth specialty consultation. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that depending on available telehealth and initial ED resources, between 9% and 33% of pediatric inter-ED transfers may have been avoidable. This information may guide health system design and PED operations when considering implementing pediatric telehealth.
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- Emily M Hayden
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Lynch Milder MK, Ward S, Bazier A, Stumpff J, Tsai Owens M, Williams AE. The Health Care Transition Needs of Adolescents and Emerging Adults with Chronic Pain: A Narrative Review. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2024; 31:26-36. [PMID: 37358678 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-023-09966-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The aim of this narrative review was to provide an overview of what is known about the health care transition process in pediatric chronic pain, barriers to successful transition of care, and the roles that pediatric psychologists and other health care providers can play in the transition process. Searches were run in in Ovid, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, and PubMed. Eight relevant articles were identified. There are no published protocols, guidelines, or assessment measures specific to the health care transition in pediatric chronic pain. Patients report many barriers to the transition process, including difficulty attaining reliable medical information, establishing care with new providers, financial concerns, and adapting to the increased personal responsibility for their medical care. Additional research is needed to develop and test protocols to facilitate transition of care. Protocols should emphasize structured, face-to-face interactions and include high levels of coordination between pediatric and adult care teams.
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- Mary K Lynch Milder
- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Indiana University Health Physicians, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA
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- Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana University Health Physicians, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana University Health Physicians, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Kinard T, Brennan-Cook J, Johnson S, Long A, Yeatts J, Halpern D. Effective Care Transitions: Reducing Readmissions to Improve Patient Care and Outcomes. Prof Case Manag 2024; 29:54-62. [PMID: 38015801 DOI: 10.1097/ncm.0000000000000687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES Care transitions from one setting to another are vulnerable spaces where patients are susceptible to complications. Health systems, accountable care organizations, and payers recognize that care transition interventions are necessary to reduce unnecessary cost and utilization and improve patient outcomes following a hospitalization. Multiple care transition models exist, with varying degrees of intensity and success. This article describes a quality improvement project for a care transition model that incorporates key elements from the American Case Management Association's Transitions of Care Standards and the Transitional Care Management services as outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. PRIMARY PRACTICE SETTING A collaboratively developed care transition model was implemented between a health system population health management office and a primary care organization. FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS An effective care transitions model is stronger with collaboration among core members of a patient's care team, including a nurse care manager and a primary care provider. Ongoing quality improvement is necessary to gain efficiencies and effectiveness of such a model. IMPLICATIONS FOR CASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Care managers are integral in coordinating effective transitions. Care management practice includes transition of care standards that are associated with improved outcomes for patients at high risk for readmission. Interventions inclusive of medication reconciliation, identification and addressing of health-related social needs, review of discharge instructions, and coordinated follow-up are important factors that impact patient outcomes. Patients and their health system care teams benefit from the role of a care manager when there is a collaborative, coordinated, and timely approach to hospital follow-up.
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- Tara Kinard
- Tara Kinard, MSN, MBA, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, CENP, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Duke Health's Population Health Management Office. She is the DNP student noted during implementation of this quality improvement project, and her interests include improving health equity, patient outcomes, and care delivery for patients during care transitions
- Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, is Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing. Her current scholarship focuses on older adults, myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), and health inequities
- Sara Johnson, MBA, PMP, is the Associate Vice President, Population Health and Innovation at Duke Primary Care. In this role, Sara leads the strategic planning and project management of Duke Primary Care's Population Health programs and initiatives
- Andrea Long, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist and Information Technology Director, Population Health Analytics at Duke Health Technology Solutions and the Duke Population Health Management Office
- John Yeatts, MD, MPH, is a practicing internist and serves as Assistant Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Duke Health, as well as the Executive Director of the Population Health Management Office and Duke Connected Care, Duke's Accountable Care Organization
- David Halpern, MD, MPH, FACP, is a practicing internist and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Quality and Population Health at Duke Primary Care
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- Tara Kinard, MSN, MBA, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, CENP, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Duke Health's Population Health Management Office. She is the DNP student noted during implementation of this quality improvement project, and her interests include improving health equity, patient outcomes, and care delivery for patients during care transitions
- Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, is Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing. Her current scholarship focuses on older adults, myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), and health inequities
- Sara Johnson, MBA, PMP, is the Associate Vice President, Population Health and Innovation at Duke Primary Care. In this role, Sara leads the strategic planning and project management of Duke Primary Care's Population Health programs and initiatives
- Andrea Long, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist and Information Technology Director, Population Health Analytics at Duke Health Technology Solutions and the Duke Population Health Management Office
- John Yeatts, MD, MPH, is a practicing internist and serves as Assistant Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Duke Health, as well as the Executive Director of the Population Health Management Office and Duke Connected Care, Duke's Accountable Care Organization
- David Halpern, MD, MPH, FACP, is a practicing internist and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Quality and Population Health at Duke Primary Care
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- Tara Kinard, MSN, MBA, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, CENP, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Duke Health's Population Health Management Office. She is the DNP student noted during implementation of this quality improvement project, and her interests include improving health equity, patient outcomes, and care delivery for patients during care transitions
- Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, is Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing. Her current scholarship focuses on older adults, myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), and health inequities
- Sara Johnson, MBA, PMP, is the Associate Vice President, Population Health and Innovation at Duke Primary Care. In this role, Sara leads the strategic planning and project management of Duke Primary Care's Population Health programs and initiatives
- Andrea Long, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist and Information Technology Director, Population Health Analytics at Duke Health Technology Solutions and the Duke Population Health Management Office
- John Yeatts, MD, MPH, is a practicing internist and serves as Assistant Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Duke Health, as well as the Executive Director of the Population Health Management Office and Duke Connected Care, Duke's Accountable Care Organization
- David Halpern, MD, MPH, FACP, is a practicing internist and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Quality and Population Health at Duke Primary Care
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- Tara Kinard, MSN, MBA, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, CENP, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Duke Health's Population Health Management Office. She is the DNP student noted during implementation of this quality improvement project, and her interests include improving health equity, patient outcomes, and care delivery for patients during care transitions
- Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, is Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing. Her current scholarship focuses on older adults, myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), and health inequities
- Sara Johnson, MBA, PMP, is the Associate Vice President, Population Health and Innovation at Duke Primary Care. In this role, Sara leads the strategic planning and project management of Duke Primary Care's Population Health programs and initiatives
- Andrea Long, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist and Information Technology Director, Population Health Analytics at Duke Health Technology Solutions and the Duke Population Health Management Office
- John Yeatts, MD, MPH, is a practicing internist and serves as Assistant Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Duke Health, as well as the Executive Director of the Population Health Management Office and Duke Connected Care, Duke's Accountable Care Organization
- David Halpern, MD, MPH, FACP, is a practicing internist and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Quality and Population Health at Duke Primary Care
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- Tara Kinard, MSN, MBA, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, CENP, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Duke Health's Population Health Management Office. She is the DNP student noted during implementation of this quality improvement project, and her interests include improving health equity, patient outcomes, and care delivery for patients during care transitions
- Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, is Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing. Her current scholarship focuses on older adults, myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), and health inequities
- Sara Johnson, MBA, PMP, is the Associate Vice President, Population Health and Innovation at Duke Primary Care. In this role, Sara leads the strategic planning and project management of Duke Primary Care's Population Health programs and initiatives
- Andrea Long, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist and Information Technology Director, Population Health Analytics at Duke Health Technology Solutions and the Duke Population Health Management Office
- John Yeatts, MD, MPH, is a practicing internist and serves as Assistant Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Duke Health, as well as the Executive Director of the Population Health Management Office and Duke Connected Care, Duke's Accountable Care Organization
- David Halpern, MD, MPH, FACP, is a practicing internist and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Quality and Population Health at Duke Primary Care
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- Tara Kinard, MSN, MBA, RN, ACM-RN, CCM, CENP, is Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Duke Health's Population Health Management Office. She is the DNP student noted during implementation of this quality improvement project, and her interests include improving health equity, patient outcomes, and care delivery for patients during care transitions
- Jill Brennan-Cook, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, is Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing. Her current scholarship focuses on older adults, myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), and health inequities
- Sara Johnson, MBA, PMP, is the Associate Vice President, Population Health and Innovation at Duke Primary Care. In this role, Sara leads the strategic planning and project management of Duke Primary Care's Population Health programs and initiatives
- Andrea Long, PharmD, is a licensed Pharmacist and Information Technology Director, Population Health Analytics at Duke Health Technology Solutions and the Duke Population Health Management Office
- John Yeatts, MD, MPH, is a practicing internist and serves as Assistant Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Duke Health, as well as the Executive Director of the Population Health Management Office and Duke Connected Care, Duke's Accountable Care Organization
- David Halpern, MD, MPH, FACP, is a practicing internist and serves as the Senior Medical Director for Quality and Population Health at Duke Primary Care
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Jones E. Clinical Issues - March 2024. AORN J 2024; 119:234-239. [PMID: 38407441 DOI: 10.1002/aorn.14107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Exoskeleton use in the OR Key words: exoskeleton, exosuit, ergonomics, musculoskeletal injury, fatigue and pain. The Revised National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Lifting Equation Key words: ergonomic risk, Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE), lifting index (LI), load, lifting task. Surgical smoke safety during transurethral resection of the prostate procedures Key words: surgical smoke, smoke evacuation, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), vaporization, resectoscope. Preventing accidental dislodgement of tubes, drains, and catheters Key words: patient transfer, dislodgement, catheters, tubes, drains.
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Mac A, Sharfuddin N, Chugh S, Freeland A, Ginzburg A, Campbell T. Internal Medicine Virtual Specialist Assessment Program Reduces Emergency Department Transfers from Long-Term Care. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2024; 50:185-192. [PMID: 37973474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transfers to emergency departments (EDs) from long-term care (LTC) can expose residents to care discontinuities and risks. Virtual platforms can increase the breadth of care available for residents within their facility, thus replacing transfers to EDs when safe and appropriate. The authors aimed to assess whether leveraging a virtual care platform at an LTC facility would reduce the number of transfers to EDs. METHODS Data on the number of transfers to EDs were collected from January 2019 to October 2021 at an LTC facility. In June 2020 the home began using a virtual care platform that allowed residents to speak with specialist physicians through video and receive management plans remotely. The authors evaluated the Internal Medicine Virtual Specialist Program (IMVSP) using a pre-post study design by comparing the number of transfers to EDs and the proportion of transfers resulting in hospital admission before and after program implementation. Unstructured phone interviews were conducted with employees at the home to understand their experiences. RESULTS The median number of transfers to EDs per month after program implementation showed a 13.0% reduction. The median proportion of these transfers resulting in hospital admission per month increased by 26.1%. Employees at the LTC home were satisfied with the program. CONCLUSION The IMVSP reduced transfers to EDs and allowed for a higher proportion of transfers that resulted in hospital admission. Early access to specialist care via virtual platforms has important implications for improving accessibility to high-quality care for LTC residents and reducing risks associated with transfers.
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Bryant E, DeBlasis B, Langdon KD, Salisbury H. Transitions of Care. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:104-106. [PMID: 38200646 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Cheak-Zamora N, Golzy M, Mandy T, Deroche C. Developing and Psychometric Testing a Health Care Transition Service Measure in the National Survey of Children's Health. Acad Pediatr 2024; 24:243-253. [PMID: 37247839 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Access to health care transition (HCT) services has been included in national surveys for 20 years. While dozens of studies have assessed HCT, no study has examined the model fit of the HCT questions or psychometric properties of the measure. We utilized National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) data to develop and test a comprehensive HCT measure. METHODS We utilized NSCH data (2016-19) to examine the model fit of 9 HCT questions. The new measure's psychometric properties were assessed by comparing it to theoretically similar and divergent variables including receiving care coordination/help, shared-decision making, satisfaction with communication, preventative dental care, and volunteer experience. RESULTS An exploratory factor analysis and item culling yielded 8 items addressing 3 subscales. A confirmatory factor analysis on separate data confirmed the identified subscales. A dichotomous and continuous scale was created with subscales including Guidance Toward Independence, Adequate Clinic Visit, and Continuity of Care Discussions. Model fit was excellent with an Eigenvalue of 1.08% and 89% variance explained in exploratory factor analysis and a Goodness of Fit index of 0.97 in confirmatory factor analysis. Examination of initial reliability and content and criterion validity indicated high reliability and validity for the scale and subscales. CONCLUSIONS This was the first study to examine the psychometric properties of the HCT measure in the NSCH. The HCT measure identified in this study assesses providers' use of care plans, promotion of independence, clinic visit quality, and transfer assistance. This measure will be a useful tool in clinics, intervention development, and research for adolescents with and without special health care needs.retain-->.
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- Nancy Cheak-Zamora
- Department of Health Professions (N Cheak-Zamora), School of Health Professions, University of Missouri-Columbia.
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- Biostatistics Unit, Department of Family and Community Medicine (M Golzy), School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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- Department of Health Management and Informatics (T Mandy), School of Medicine, University of Missour-Columbia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine (C Deroche), School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Hankins JS, Lobo C, Braga JAP, Aurora T, Pimenta K, Figueiredo MS, Baumann AA. Health-care transition services for sickle cell disease in Brazil. Lancet Haematol 2024; 11:e184-e185. [PMID: 38428445 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(24)00043-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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- Jane S Hankins
- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
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- Instituto de Hematologia Arthur Siqueira Cavalcanti, HEMORIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA; School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA
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Lindroos A, Douglas-Smith N. Exploring informal caregivers' well-being during COVID-19 through online discussion forums. Scand J Caring Sci 2024; 38:104-113. [PMID: 37522268 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 has increased pressures on caregivers, disruptions to health services and increased health concerns during COVID-19. Reports have been made on informal carers' increased workload and limited support services during the pandemic. AIMS This study aimed to explore how informal caregivers experienced their well-being during COVID-19 through online discussion forums. MATERIALS AND METHODS A reflexive thematic analysis characterised by theoretical flexibility, organic inductive coding processes and theme development was conducted on online discussion forums. The method highlighted theme reviewing which was done twice to encourage data reflection. The project was conducted on a novel topic which was a new area of research interest. Semantic coding where participants' words were used directly in the interpretation and construction of themes was used. RESULTS In the theme 'Locked in or locked away' caregivers worried about continuing care at home, due to limited freedom and worries of hiring help during a pandemic. Some expressed worries about visitation rights and grief of not being present with a loved one if they would reside in a care home. The theme 'Nothing left to give' suggested that COVID-19 exasperated caregivers' loneliness, social isolation and increased responsibilities and challenges with other roles. Bitterness, resentment and anger were felt towards lack of social support and workload. Theme 'Celebrating a virtual way of life' described how caregivers used online forums when other support services were disrupted. DISCUSSION We discuss the role of informal caregiver that was described as all-encompassing during COVID-19. We highlight the importance of advanced planning for care home transitions and the use of online forums as a form of support. We suggest further exploration into informal caregivers' role balancing. CONCLUSION COVID-19 seemed to affect informal caregivers negatively, but they reframed their situations and sought online support. With COVID-19-related restrictions and increased workload, COVID-19 added an all-or-nothing aspect to care home transition decisions.
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- Anni Lindroos
- Psychology Division, School of Education and Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK
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- Psychology Division, School of Education and Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK
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Shaw DL, Chiu DT, Sanchez LD. The Evolving Landscape of Emergency Department Patient Transfers: Challenges and Opportunities. Am J Med Qual 2024; 39:86-88. [PMID: 38403967 DOI: 10.1097/jmq.0000000000000173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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- Daniel L Shaw
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA
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Effective Care Transitions: Reducing Readmissions to Improve Patient Care and Outcomes. Prof Case Manag 2024; 29:E7-8. [PMID: 38251943 DOI: 10.1097/NCM.0000000000000714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Malik FS, Weaver KW, Corathers SD, White PH. Incorporating the Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition in Type 1 Diabetes Care for Emerging Adults. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2024; 53:53-65. [PMID: 38272598 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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A growing body of literature finds persistent problems in the provision of recommended health care transition services, as well as adverse outcomes associated with the lack of these services in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. The Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition offers a structured approach to the phases of health care transition support for both pediatric and adult diabetes practices. This article reviews strategies to incorporate the Six Core Elements into ambulatory diabetes care to support successful health care transition for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes.
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- Faisal S Malik
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Child Health, Behavior, 1920 Terry Avenue, CURE-3, Seattle, WA 98101, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 7012, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine, 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, USA
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Ehrhardt MJ, Friedman DN, Hudson MM. Health Care Transitions Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. J Clin Oncol 2024; 42:743-754. [PMID: 38194608 DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.01504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers, defined as individuals diagnosed with a primary malignancy between age 15 and 39 years, are a growing population with unique developmental, psychosocial, and health-related needs. These individuals are at excess risk of developing a wide range of chronic comorbidities compared with the general population and, therefore, require lifelong, risk-based, survivorship care to optimize long-term health outcomes. The health care needs of survivors of AYA cancers are particularly complicated given the often heterogeneous and sometimes fragmented care they receive throughout the cancer care continuum. For example, AYA survivors are often treated in disparate settings (pediatric v adult) on dissimilar protocols that include different recommendations for longitudinal follow-up. Specialized tools and techniques are needed to ensure that AYA survivors move seamlessly from acute cancer care to survivorship care and, in many cases, from pediatric to adult clinics while still remaining engaged in long-term follow-up. Systematic, age-appropriate transitional practices involving well-established clinical models of care, survivorship care plans, and survivorship guidelines are needed to facilitate effective transitions between providers. Future studies are necessary to enhance and optimize the clinical effectiveness of transition processes in AYA cancer survivors.
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- Matthew J Ehrhardt
- Department of Oncology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Oncology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Sarzynski SH, Mancera AG, Yek C, Rosenthal NA, Kartashov A, Hick JL, Mitchell SH, Neupane M, Warner S, Sun J, Demirkale CY, Swihart B, Kadri SS. Trends in Patient Transfers From Overall and Caseload-Strained US Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2356174. [PMID: 38358739 PMCID: PMC10870187 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.56174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Importance Transferring patients to other hospitals because of inpatient saturation or need for higher levels of care was often challenging during the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding how transfer patterns evolved over time and amid hospital overcrowding could inform future care delivery and load balancing efforts. Objective To evaluate trends in outgoing transfers at overall and caseload-strained hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic vs prepandemic times. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective cohort study used data for adult patients at continuously reporting US hospitals in the PINC-AI Healthcare Database. Data analysis was performed from February to July 2023. Exposures Pandemic wave, defined as wave 1 (March 1, 2020, to May 31, 2020), wave 2 (June 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020), wave 3 (October 1, 2020, to June 19, 2021), Delta (June 20, 2021, to December 18, 2021), and Omicron (December 19, 2021, to February 28, 2022). Main Outcomes and Measures Weekly trends in cumulative mean daily acute care transfers from all hospitals were assessed by COVID-19 status, hospital urbanicity, and census index (calculated as daily inpatient census divided by nominal bed capacity). At each hospital, the mean difference in transfer counts was calculated using pairwise comparisons of pandemic (vs prepandemic) weeks in the same census index decile and averaged across decile hospitals in each wave. For top decile (ie, high-surge) hospitals, fold changes (and 95% CI) in transfers were adjusted for hospital-level factors and seasonality. Results At 681 hospitals (205 rural [30.1%] and 476 urban [69.9%]; 360 [52.9%] small with <200 beds and 321 [47.1%] large with ≥200 beds), the mean (SD) weekly outgoing transfers per hospital remained lower than the prepandemic mean of 12.1 (10.4) transfers per week for most of the pandemic, ranging from 8.5 (8.3) transfers per week during wave 1 to 11.9 (10.7) transfers per week during the Delta wave. Despite more COVID-19 transfers, overall transfers at study hospitals cumulatively decreased during each high national surge period. At 99 high-surge hospitals, compared with a prepandemic baseline, outgoing acute care transfers decreased in wave 1 (fold change -15.0%; 95% CI, -22.3% to -7.0%; P < .001), returned to baseline during wave 2 (2.2%; 95% CI, -4.3% to 9.2%; P = .52), and displayed a sustained increase in subsequent waves: 19.8% (95% CI, 14.3% to 25.4%; P < .001) in wave 3, 19.2% (95% CI, 13.4% to 25.4%; P < .001) in the Delta wave, and 15.4% (95% CI, 7.8% to 23.5%; P < .001) in the Omicron wave. Observed increases were predominantly limited to small urban hospitals, where transfers peaked (48.0%; 95% CI, 36.3% to 60.8%; P < .001) in wave 3, whereas large urban and small rural hospitals displayed little to no increases in transfers from baseline throughout the pandemic. Conclusions and Relevance Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, study hospitals reported paradoxical decreases in overall patient transfers during each high-surge period. Caseload-strained rural (vs urban) hospitals with fewer than 200 beds were unable to proportionally increase transfers. Prevailing vulnerabilities in flexing transfer capabilities for care or capacity reasons warrant urgent attention.
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- Sadia H. Sarzynski
- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- PINC-AI Applied Sciences, Premier, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
- Critical Care Medicine Branch, National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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Martin M, Krawczyk N. Linking Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Use Disorder to Treatment-The Importance of Care Transitions. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2356382. [PMID: 38411966 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.56382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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- Marlene Martin
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital
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- Department of Population Health, Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy (COEP), NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York
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Parker SM, Aslani P, Harris-Roxas B, Wright MC, Barr M, Doolan-Noble F, Javanparast S, Sharma A, Osborne RH, Cullen J, Harris E, Haigh F, Harris M. Community health navigator-assisted transition of care from hospital to community: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e077877. [PMID: 38309760 PMCID: PMC10840031 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this parallel group, randomised controlled trial is to evaluate a community health navigator (CHN) intervention provided to patients aged over 40 years and living with chronic health conditions to transition from hospital inpatient care to their homes. Unplanned hospital readmissions are costly for the health system and negatively impact patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Patients are randomised post hospital discharge to the CHN intervention or usual care. A comparison of outcomes between intervention and control groups will use multivariate regression techniques that adjust for age, sex and any independent variables that are significantly different between the two groups, using multiple imputation for missing values. Time-to-event analysis will examine the relationship between seeing a CHN following discharge from the index hospitalisation and reduced rehospitalisations in the subsequent 60 days and 6 months. Secondary outcomes include medication adherence, health literacy, quality of life, experience of healthcare and health service use (including the cost of care). We will also conduct a qualitative assessment of the implementation of the navigator role from the viewpoint of stakeholders including patients, health professionals and the navigators themselves. ETHICS APPROVAL Ethics approval was obtained from the Research Ethics and Governance Office, Sydney Local Health District, on 21 January 2022 (Protocol no. X21-0438 and 2021/ETH12171). The findings of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and national and international conference presentations. Data will be deposited in an institutional data repository at the end of the trial. This is subject to Ethics Committee approval, and the metadata will be made available on request. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN 12622000659707). ARTICLE SUMMARY The objective of this trial is to evaluate a CHN intervention provided to patients aged over 40 years and living with chronic health conditions to transition from hospital inpatient care to their homes.
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- Sharon M Parker
- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- General Practice and Rural Health, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Aged Health, Rehabilitation and Chronic Care, Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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O'Guinn ML, Martino AM, Ourshalimian S, Holliday-Carroll MC, Chaudhari PP, Spurrier R. Association Between Hospital Arrival Time and Avoidable Transfer in Pediatric Trauma. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:310-315. [PMID: 37973422 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Avoidable transfers (AT) in pediatric trauma can increase strain on healthcare resources and families. We sought to identify characteristics of patients and their injuries that are associated with AT. METHODS A multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study of the regional Trauma Registry was conducted from 1/1/10-12/31/21 of children <18 years-old who experienced an interfacility transfer. AT was defined as receiving hospital length of stay (LOS) < 48 hrs without procedure or intervention performed. Patient demographics, mechanism of injury, and arrival time were analyzed with descriptive statistics. A multivariable logistic regression was performed to analyze demographic and clinical factors associated with AT. RESULTS We included 5438 trauma transfers, of which 2187 (40.2%) were AT. Patients experiencing AT had a median [IQR] age of 5 years [1-12] and most were male (67%) and Hispanic/Latino (46.3%). The odds of experiencing AT decreased as age increased and were less likely in females and Non-Hispanic Black children. Injuries from falls (ground level (OR = 2.48; 95%CI = 1.89-3.28) and >10 ft (OR = 3.20; 95%CI = 2.35-4.39)), sports/recreational activities (OR = 2.36; 95%CI = 1.78-3.16), MVCs (OR = 1.44; 95%CI = 1.05-1.98), and firearms (OR = 1.74; 95%CI = 1.15-2.62) were associated with an increased odds of AT. Time of arrival at the receiving facility in early hours (00:00-07:59) (OR = 1.48; 95%CI = 1.24-1.76) and evening hours (17:00-23:59) (OR = 1.75; 95%CI = 1.47-2.07) were associated with an increased odds of AT. CONCLUSION Younger patients, injuries from falls, sports/recreational activities, MVCs, and firearms as well as arrival time outside of standard work hours are more likely to result in AT. Knowing these results, we can begin working with our referral centers to improve communication and strengthen institutional transfer criteria for pediatric trauma patients. Further investigation will then be needed to determine if the changes implemented have influenced care and lowered rates of avoidable transfer. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- MaKayla L O'Guinn
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Emergency Medicine &Transport Medicine, 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Department of Pediatrics, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Department of Surgery, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
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Wright B, Baker T, Lennox A, Waxman B, Bragge P. Optimising acute non-critical inter-hospital transfers: A review of evidence, practice and patient perspectives. Aust J Rural Health 2024; 32:5-16. [PMID: 38108541 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.13080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients who present to hospital with an acute non-critical illness or injury, which is considered outside the capability framework of that hospital to treat, will require inter-hospital transfer (IHT) to a hospital with a higher level of capability for that condition. Delays in IHT can negatively impact patient care and patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE To review and synthesis academic evidence, practitioner insights and patient perspectives on ways to improve IHT from regional to metro hospitals. DESIGN A rapid review methodology identified one review and 14 primary studies. Twelve practitioner interviews identified insights into practice and implementation, and the patient perspectives were explored through a citizen panel with 15 participants. FINDINGS The rapid review found evidence relating to clinician and patient decision factors, protocols, communication practices and telemedicine. Practitioner interviews revealed challenges in making the initial decision, determining appropriate destinations and dealing with pushback. Adequate support and communication were raised as important to improve IHT. The citizen panel found that the main concern with IHT was delays. Citizen panel participants suggested dedicated transfer teams, education and information transfer systems to improve IHT. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Common challenges in IHT include making the initial decision to transfer and communicating with other health services and patients and families. In identifying the appropriateness of transferring acute non-critical patients, clear and effective communication is central to appropriate and timely IHT; this evidence review indicates that education, protocols and information management could make IHT processes smoother.
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- Breanna Wright
- BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Emergency Medicine, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Bass Coast Health and Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Bello C, Luedi MM. Postoperative intrahospital monitoring: Transforming the danger zone. J Clin Anesth 2024; 92:111183. [PMID: 37328311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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- Corina Bello
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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Alter C, Boguszewski M, Clemmons D, Dobri GA, Geffner ME, Kelepouris N, Miller BS, Oh R, Shea H, Yuen KCJ. Insights from an advisory board: Facilitating transition of care into adulthood in brain cancer survivors with acquired pediatric growth hormone deficiency. Growth Horm IGF Res 2024; 74:101573. [PMID: 38368660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) face multiple challenges that can negatively impact the transition from pediatric to adult endocrinology care. For children with GHD resulting from brain cancer or its treatment, the involvement of oncology care providers and possible disease-related comorbidities add further complexity to this transition. DESIGN An advisory board of pediatric and adult endocrinologists was convened to help better understand the unique challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors with GHD, and discuss recommendations to optimize continuity of care as these patients proceed to adulthood. Topics included the benefits and risks of growth hormone (GH) therapy in cancer survivors, the importance of initiating GH replacement therapy early in the patient's journey and continuing into adulthood, and the obstacles that can limit an effective transition to adult care for these patients. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS Some identified obstacles included the need to prioritize cancer treatment over treatment for GHD, a lack of patient and oncologist knowledge about the full range of benefits provided by long-term GH administration, concerns about tumor recurrence risk in cancer survivors receiving GH treatment, and suboptimal communication and coordination (e.g., referrals) between care providers, all of which could potentially result in treatment gaps or even complete loss of follow-up during the care transition. Advisors provided recommendations for increasing education for patients and care providers and improving coordination between treatment team members, both of which are intended to help improve continuity of care to maximize the health benefits of GH administration during the critical period when childhood cancer survivors transition into adulthood.
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- Craig Alter
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- Endocrine Associates of Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Barrow Pituitary Center, Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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Sibicky SL, Pogge EK, Bouwmeester CJ, Butterfoss KH, Ulen KR, Meyer KS. Pharmacists' Impact on Older Adults Transitioning To and From Patient Care Centers: A Scoping Review. J Pharm Pract 2024; 37:169-183. [PMID: 36062533 DOI: 10.1177/08971900221125014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: Expand upon previous reviews conducted on transitions of care (TOC) services with a focus on pharmacist interventions for older adults specifically transitioning to and from long-term care, acute rehabilitation, residential care facilities, care homes, skilled nursing, or assisted living facilities, collectively termed patient care centers (PCC). Data Sources: A PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE search was conducted including citations between 1974 and July 14, 2022. Bibliographies were also reviewed for additional citations. Methods: Articles included described pharmacist interventions during TOC for patients transitioning to and from PCC, were written in English, and reported outcomes pertaining to TOC services. Of 873 citations reviewed, 22 articles met the inclusion criteria. Results: Most studies were prospective in design with small sample sizes, of limited duration, and with varying interventions and reported outcomes. Most explored the transition from hospital to PCC and included a pharmacist intervention involving the identification of medication errors and discrepancies during the TOC. Few studies reported cost savings or 30- and 60-day reductions in readmission rates or mortality. Conclusions: This scoping review revealed a lack of robust clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of specific interventions performed by pharmacists for patients transitioning to and from PCC. Of the available data, pharmacist involvement within an interprofessional team can be an effective intervention to resolve medication discrepancies, reduce readmissions, and medication-related adverse events. An opportunity exists for future studies to explore ways to improve outcomes during TOC within PCC.
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- Stephanie L Sibicky
- Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- College of Pharmacy - Glendale Campus, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics, UPSTATE Community Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University, Des Moines, IA, USA
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Uthappa DM, Ellett TL, Nyarko T, Rikhi A, Parente VM, Ming DY, White MJ. Interfacility Transfer Outcomes Among Children With Complex Chronic Conditions: Associations Between Patient-Level and Hospital-Level Factors and Transfer Outcomes. Hosp Pediatr 2024; 14:e91-e97. [PMID: 38213279 PMCID: PMC10823183 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2023-007425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Determine patient- and referring hospital-level predictors of transfer outcomes among children with 1 or more complex chronic conditions (CCCs) transferred to a large academic medical center. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of 2063 pediatric inpatient admissions from 2017 to 2019 with at least 1 CCC defined by International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision codes. Charts were excluded if patients were admitted via any route other than transfer from a referring hospital's emergency department or inpatient ward. Patient-level factors were race/ethnicity, payer, and area median income. Hospital-level factors included the clinician type initiating transfer and whether the referring-hospital had an inpatient pediatric ward. Transfer outcomes were rapid response within 24 hours of admission, Pediatric Early Warning Score at admission, and hours to arrival. Regression analyses adjusted for age were used to determine association between patient- and hospital-level predictors with transfer outcomes. RESULTS There were no significant associations between patient-level predictors and transfer outcomes. Hospital-level adjusted analyses indicated that transfers from hospitals without inpatient pediatrics wards had lower odds of ICU admission during hospitalization (odds ratio, 0.46; 95% confidence interval, 0.22-0.97) and shorter transfer times (β-coefficient, -2.54; 95% CI, -3.60 to -1.49) versus transfers from hospitals with inpatient pediatrics wards. There were no significant associations between clinician type and transfer outcomes. CONCLUSIONS For pediatric patients with CCCs, patient-level predictors were not associated with clinical outcomes. Transfers from hospitals without inpatient pediatric wards were less likely to require ICU admission and had shorter interfacility transfer times compared with those from hospitals with inpatient pediatrics wards.
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Thomas MK, Kalivas B, Zhang J, Marsden J, Mauldin PD, Moran WP, Hunt K, Heincelman M. Effect of Delirium on Interhospital Transfer Outcomes. South Med J 2024; 117:108-114. [PMID: 38307509 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Interhospital transfer (IHT) and in-hospital delirium are both independently associated with increased length of stay (LOS), mortality, and discharge to facility. Our objective was to investigate the joint effects between IHT and the presence of in-hospital delirium on the outcomes of LOS, discharge to a facility, and in-hospital mortality. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective cohort study of 25,886 adult hospital admissions at a tertiary-care academic medical center. Staged multivariable logistic and linear regression models were used to evaluate the association between IHT status and the outcomes of discharge to a facility, LOS, and mortality while considering the joint impact of delirium. The joint effects of IHT status and delirium were evaluated by categorizing patients into one of four categories: emergency department (ED) admissions without delirium, ED admissions with delirium, IHT admissions without delirium, and IHT admissions with delirium. The primary outcomes were LOS, in-hospital mortality, and discharge disposition. RESULTS The odds of discharge to a facility were 4.48 times higher in admissions through IHT with delirium when compared with ED admissions without delirium. IHT admissions with delirium had a 1.97-fold (95% confidence interval 1.88-2.06) longer LOS when compared with admission through the ED without delirium. Finally, admissions through IHT with delirium had 3.60 (95% confidence interval 2.36-5.49) times the odds of mortality when compared with admissions through the ED without delirium. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between IHT and delirium is complex, and patients with IHT combined with in-hospital delirium are at high risk of longer LOS, discharge to a facility, and mortality.
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Kunce NE, Lyon A, Carlton D, Jeyarajah T, Strayhorn CM, Lopreiato J, Wilson R. A Review of Verbal and Written Patient Handoffs Applicable to the U.S. Military's Expeditionary Care System. Mil Med 2024; 189:e76-e81. [PMID: 36617244 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Long considered a danger point in patient care, handoffs and patient care transitions contribute to medical errors and adverse events. Without standardization of patient handoffs, communication breakdowns arise and critical patient information is lost. Minimal training and informal learning have led to a lack of understanding the process involved in this vital aspect of patient care. In 2017, the U.S. Army commissioned a report to study the process of patient handoffs and identify training gaps. Our report summarizes that process and makes recommendations for implementation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Scoping literature review of 139 articles published between 1999 and 2017 using PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, and Medline databases. Verbal tools for handoffs were evaluated against 12 criteria including patient ID, history, current situation, contingency planning, ability to ask questions, ownership, and read back. Written tools were evaluated against a matrix of 126 casualty/treatment attributes. RESULTS Among verbal communication protocols, the highest scoring handoff mnemonics were HAND ME AN ISOBAR, IPASS the BATON, and I-SBARQ. Among written handoff tools, the highest scoring documents were the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Mechanism, Injuries, Signs, and Treatment (MIST) Casualty Treatment Card and the Department of Defense (DD) Form 1380 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Card. Four critical process elements for patient handoffs and transfers were identified: (1) interactive communications, (2) limited interruptions, (3) a process for verification, and (4) an opportunity to review any relevant historical data. CONCLUSIONS The findings in this review highlight the need for standardized tools and techniques for patient handoffs in the U.S. Military's expeditionary care system. Future research is needed to trial verbal and nonverbal handoffs under field conditions to gather observational data to assess effectiveness. The results of our gap analyses may provide researchers insight for determining which handoffs to study. If standardized handoffs are utilized, training programs should incorporate the four critical elements into their curricula.
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- Nicholas E Kunce
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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Xia H, Horn J, Piotrowska MJ, Sakowski K, Karch A, Kretzschmar M, Mikolajczyk R. Regional patient transfer patterns matter for the spread of hospital-acquired pathogens. Sci Rep 2024; 14:929. [PMID: 38195669 PMCID: PMC10776674 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50873-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Pathogens typically responsible for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) constitute a major threat to healthcare systems worldwide. They spread via hospital (or hospital-community) networks by readmissions or patient transfers. Therefore, knowledge of these networks is essential to develop and test strategies to mitigate and control the HAI spread. Until now, no methods for comparing healthcare networks across different systems were proposed. Based on healthcare insurance data from four German federal states (Bavaria, Lower Saxony, Saxony and Thuringia), we constructed hospital networks and compared them in a systematic approach regarding population, hospital characteristics, and patient transfer patterns. Direct patient transfers between hospitals had only a limited impact on HAI spread. Whereas, with low colonization clearance rates, readmissions to the same hospitals posed the biggest transmission risk of all inter-hospital transfers. We then generated hospital-community networks, in which patients either stay in communities or in hospitals. We found that network characteristics affect the final prevalence and the time to reach it. However, depending on the characteristics of the pathogen (colonization clearance rate and transmission rate or even the relationship between transmission rate in hospitals and in the community), the studied networks performed differently. The differences were not large, but justify further studies.
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- Hanjue Xia
- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Centre for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06108, Halle, Saale, Germany.
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Centre for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06108, Halle, Saale, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute for Epidemiology and Social Medicine, University of Münster, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, 3584 CG, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Centre for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06108, Halle, Saale, Germany
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DeGrazia RJ, Kalkat M, Miller L, Niessen T, Chatterjee S, Wright S. Transforming the transfer process: A quality improvement project to assess and improve transfer notes. J Healthc Risk Manag 2024; 43:6-13. [PMID: 37726956 DOI: 10.1002/jhrm.21558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Transfer notes (TNs) standardize handoffs from one inpatient unit to another to optimize patient safety. They are especially important when patients are downgraded from high acuity settings such as intensive care units (ICU). Despite this, there is a paucity of evidence around safe transfers. The study objective was to assess the impact of a quality improvement initiative on the completion rate and quality of TNs. A retrospective chart review of TNs was conducted at a single academic center in Baltimore, MD. We analyzed 76 MICU to floor transfers pre-intervention and 73 transfers during the intervention period. Note quality was determined using a novel TN assessment tool; validity evidence was established. Chi-square analysis was used to compare the presence and quality of TNs. There was a statistically significant increase in note completion rate from 19.7% to 42.5 % during the study (p < 0.003). There was a statistically significant increase in mean quality of completed TNs (10.3 pre-intervention vs. 12.3 intervention period: maximum score 15, p = 0.005). This QI intervention appears to have translated into more consistent and higher quality TNs. These improvements should facilitate better and safer care of patients moving from MICU to medical floors.
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- Robert J DeGrazia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Jagarapu J, Kapadia V, Mir I, Kakkilaya V, Carlton K, Fokken M, Brown S, Hall-Barrow J, Savani RC. TeleNICU: Extending the reach of level IV care and optimizing the triage of patient transfers. J Telemed Telecare 2024; 30:165-172. [PMID: 34524916 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x211038153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of telemedicine to provide care for critically ill newborn infants has significantly evolved over the last two decades. Children's Health System of Texas and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center established TeleNICU, the first teleneonatology program in Texas. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of Tele Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (TeleNICU) in extending quaternary neonatal care to more rural areas of Texas. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of TeleNICU consultations from September 2013 to October 2018. Charts were reviewed for demographic data, reasons for consultation, and consultation outcomes. Diagnoses were classified as medical, surgical, or combined. Consultation outcomes were categorized into transferred or retained. Transport cost savings were estimated based on the distance from the hub site and the costs for ground transportation. RESULTS TeleNICU had one hub (Level IV) and nine spokes (Levels I-III) during the study period. A total of 132 direct consultations were completed during the study period. Most consultations were conducted with Level III units (81%) followed by level I (13%) and level II (6%) units. Some common diagnoses included prematurity (57%), respiratory distress (36%), congenital anomalies (25%), and neonatal surgical emergencies (13%). For all encounters, 54% of the patients were retained at the spoke sites, resulting in an estimated cost savings of USD0.9 million in transport costs alone. The likelihood of retention at spoke sites was significantly higher for medical diagnoses compared to surgical diagnoses (89% vs. 11%). CONCLUSION Telemedicine effectively expands access to quaternary neonatal care for more rural communities, helps in the triage of neonatal transfers, promotes family centered care, and significantly reduces health care costs.
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of The Children's Health System of Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of The Children's Health System of Texas, USA
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- Children's Medical Center of The Children's Health System of Texas, USA
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Takahashi PY, Thorsteinsdottir B, McCoy RG, Ramar P, Canning RE, Hanson GJ, Baumbach LJ, Chandra A, Philpot LM. Impact of Program Changes Including Telemedicine and Telephonic Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Preventing 30-Day Hospital Readmission for Patients in a Care Transitions Program. J Prim Care Community Health 2024; 15:21501319241226547. [PMID: 38270059 PMCID: PMC10812102 DOI: 10.1177/21501319241226547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES To describe health outcomes of older adults enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Care Transitions (MCCT) program before and during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to unenrolled patients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults (age >60 years) in the MCCT program compared to a usual care control group from January 1, 2019, to September 20, 2022. The MCCT program involved a home, telephonic, or telemedicine visit by an advanced care provider. Outcomes were 30- and 180-day hospital readmissions, emergency department (ED) visit, and mortality. We performed a subgroup analysis after March 1, 2020 (during the pandemic). We analyzed data with Cox proportional hazards regression models and hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% CIs. RESULTS Of the 1,012 patients total, 354 were in the MCCT program and 658 were in the usual care group with a mean (SD) age of 81.1 (9.1) years overall. Thirty-day readmission was 16.9% (60 of 354) for MCCT patients and 14.7% (97 of 658) for usual care patients (HR, 1.24; 95% CI, 0.88-1.75). During the pandemic, the 30-day readmission rate was 15.1% (28 of 186) for MCCT patients and 14.9% (68 of 455) for usual care patients (HR, 1.20; 95% CI, 0.75-1.91). There was no difference between groups for 180-day hospitalization, 30- or 180-day ED visit, and 30- or 180-day mortality. CONCLUSIONS Numerous factors involving patients, providers, and health care delivery systems during the pandemic most likely contributed to these findings.
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- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
- University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Cho S, Goff BA, Berry DL. Multilevel Determinants of Palliative Care Referral in Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Scoping Review. J Pain Symptom Manage 2024; 67:e58-e69. [PMID: 37726027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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CONTEXT Receipt of palliative care (PC) has long been suggested in practice for patients with advanced cancer for improved quality of life, mood, and prolonged survival. However, PC referrals in women with ovarian cancer remain suboptimal. OBJECTIVE To consolidate existing literature on the multiple factors associated with PC referrals in women with advanced ovarian cancer and to better understand the contextual factors of PC referrals and frame receipt of PC using a socioecological model. METHODS A search of scientific databases was conducted, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL Complete, and PsycINFO. Key search terms included "ovarian cancer" and "palliative care," and later refined to include advanced stages of the diagnosis. The reviewed articles included a focus on advanced ovarian cancer and reported demographic, medical/clinical, support, or system-level factors examined in the PC referral process. RESULTS Thirteen articles focused on the factors directly associated with PC referrals. Factors were categorized into different socioecological levels: tumor-level, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental. Factors included tumor characteristics, age, marital status, medical condition, performance status, psychosocial status, support system, provider, and infrastructure. The patient's medical condition was the major component considered in PC referral and care transition. CONCLUSION Various factors in the socioecological framework suggest that the decision for PC referral could be multifactorial and influenced by factors beyond the medical condition and status. Future research should aim to understand the impact of various socioecological factors on PC referral and examine PC referral experiences from the patient's perspective.
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- Susie Cho
- University of Washington School of Nursing (S.C.), Seattle, WA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (B.A.G.), University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics (D.L.B.), University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA
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Tong L, Medeiros L, Moen EL, Dhand A, Linda W. Dissecting patterns and predictors of interhospital transfers for patients with brain metastasis. J Neurosurg 2024; 140:27-37. [PMID: 37486906 PMCID: PMC10787816 DOI: 10.3171/2023.5.jns222922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Interhospital transfers in the acute setting may contribute to high cost, patient inconvenience, and delayed treatment. The authors sought to understand patterns and predictors in the transfer of brain metastasis patients after emergency department (ED) encounter. METHODS The authors analyzed 3037 patients with brain metastasis who presented to the ED in Massachusetts and were included in the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database and State Emergency Department Database in 2018 and 2019. RESULTS The authors found that 6.9% of brain metastasis patients who presented to the ED were transferred to another facility, either directly or indirectly after admission. The sending EDs were more likely to be nonteaching hospitals without neurosurgery and radiation oncology services (p < 0.01). Transferred patients were more likely to present with neurological symptoms compared to those admitted or discharged (p < 0.01). Among those transferred, approximately 30% did not undergo a significant procedure after transfer and approximately 10% were discharged within 3 days, in addition to not undergoing significant interventions. In total, 74% of transferred patients were sent to a facility significantly farther (> 3 miles) than the nearest facility with neurosurgery and radiation oncology services. Further distance transfers were not associated with improvements in 30-day readmission rate (OR [95% CI] 0.64 [0.30-1.34] for 15-30 miles; OR [95% CI] 0.73 [0.37-1.46] for > 30 miles), 90-day readmission rate (OR [95% CI] 0.50 [0.18-1.28] for 15-30 miles; OR [95% CI] 0.53 [0.18-1.51] for > 30 miles), and length of stay (OR [95% CI] 1.21 days [0.94-1.29] for both 15-30 miles and > 30 miles) compared to close-distance transfers. CONCLUSIONS The authors identified a notable proportion of transfers without subsequent significant intervention or appreciable medical management. This may reflect ED physician discomfort with the neurological symptoms of brain metastasis. Many patients were also transferred to hospitals distant from their point of origin and demonstrated no differences in readmission rates and length of stay.
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- Lilin Tong
- Departments of Neurosurgery
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biomedical Data Science, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Departments of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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