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Resource management and clinical outcomes during a national intravenous fluid shortage

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A natural disaster, Hurricane Helene, damaged a production facility supplying 60% of intravenous (IV) fluids in the United States. A nationwide IV fluid shortage followed. Objectives To evaluate a multifaceted IV fluid conservation intervention's effect on IV fluid utilization and clinical outcomes during the shortage.
Stacy A. Johnson, Erin R. Fox, Smitha Warrier, Russell Vinik   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Virtual reality-based simulation learning on geriatric oral health care for nursing students: a pilot study

BMC Oral Health
Background There is a great need for training and education in the nursing curriculum to improve nurses’ knowledge and skills to provide oral health care. Methods A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the use of a virtual reality (VR)-based Oral Health
Pei-Chao Lin, Shu-Fen Wung, Pei-Chen Lin, Yi-Ching Lin, Cheng-Yu Lin, Hsiao-Ling Huang   +5 more
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The impact of private equity acquisition of US hospitals on patient outcomes: A systematic review

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Private equity (PE) firms are increasingly acquiring US hospitals. While PE ownership may infuse capital and managerial expertise, restructuring by organizations with limited patient‐care experience raises safety concerns. The effect of PE ownership on hospital outcomes remains poorly defined.
Angad S. Sidhu, Nikola S. Vuckovic, Salil Gupta, Christopher M. Garcia, Manav B. Patel, Cristiane M. Ueno   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

MRSA Prevalence and Risk Factors among Health Personnel and Residents in Nursing Homes in Hamburg, Germany - A Cross-Sectional Study.

PLoS ONE, 2017
IntroductionThe increase of multidrug-resistant organisms in hospitals causes problems in nursing homes. Staff in geriatric nursing homes are at greater risk of MRSA colonisation.
Claudia Peters, Madeleine Dulon, Olaf Kleinmüller, Albert Nienhaus, Anja Schablon   +4 more
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Clinical progress note: Rotavirus

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Rotavirus is a vaccine‐preventable cause of acute, viral gastroenteritis typically characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Prior to rotavirus vaccine introduction, nearly all children worldwide had been infected by 5 years of age. Severe rotavirus gastroenteritis causes dehydration and electrolyte derangements, and infants and young ...
Kelsey Thetford, Meghan Hofto
wiley   +1 more source

Family and friends perspectives on communication barriers and patient social isolation in Canadian hospitals

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hospitalization can disrupt patients’ communication and social connections, potentially contributing to social isolation, while the supportive role of family and friends in communication is often underrecognized. Objective This study examines communication access barriers and their association with social isolation among ...
Sama Amirkhani‐Ardeh, Sasha Wade, Emma Rossnagel, Aderonke Agboji, Davina Banner, Trina Fyfe, Tammy Klassen‐Ross, Shannon Freeman   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development status and implications of geriatric emergency nursing practice

Huli yanjiu
The related content of geriatric emergency departments and geriatric emergency nursing services was reviewed,and implications were proposed.This review aims to provide a reference for the development of geriatric emergency nursing in China.
YANG Haipeng, YUAN Meiling, JIANG Qian, PAN Na, LIU Xia   +4 more
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Identification of formation mechanism and key elements of quality geriatric care behavior of nursing assistants in nursing homes: a grounded theory study

Frontiers in Public Health
Objective(s)This study aimed to identify the key elements and develop a formation mechanism model of quality geriatric care behavior for nursing assistants.MethodsThis qualitative research employed the strategy of grounded theory proposed by Strauss and ...
Lulu Liao, Lulu Liao, Xue Bai, Xiaoxiao He, Xiaoxiao He, Lei Tan, Linghua Yang, Huan Long, Shenglan Huang, Xia Li, Ying Han, Xiao Peng, Huijing Chen, Xiufen Yang, Hui Li, Shuang Wang, Yilan Liu, Yilan Liu   +17 more
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Association of intervention fidelity and outcomes in implementation of the Thrive transitional care program for Medicaid‐insured individuals

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Intervention fidelity specifies core components and measures adherence. Thrive, an evidence‐based transitional care program providing 30‐day post‐discharge support to Medicaid‐insured individuals, was evaluated for intervention fidelity. Objectives To (1) evaluate the coverage, content, dose, and overall adherence to Thrive, and (2)
Heather Brom, Jennifer Henderson, Amanda P. Bettencourt, Erin Babe, J. Margo Brooks Carthon   +4 more
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Association of 1‐ versus 2‐week faculty rotations for resident teaching services on patient outcomes, learning environment and burnout

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hospitalists increasingly staff inpatient teaching services, and many prefer shorter time‐on‐service to align with direct patient care schedules and balance competing demands. The impact of 1‐ versus 2‐week attending rotation duration on patient outcomes, faculty burnout, and learning environment is unknown.
Kathryn L. Levy, Shuo Tian, Virginia Sheffield, Lauren Heidemann, Trevor Denton, Sachita Shrestha, Carla Vorndran, David Paje, Stephanie Taylor, Sarah Hartley   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source