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Low‐value glucose monitoring in noncritically ill hospitalized patients

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Inpatient routine point‐of‐care glucose (POC‐G) monitoring is common given association of persistent hyperglycemia with increase in morbidity and mortality. However, some patients receive frequent fingerstick testing without needing insulin to reach glycemic targets.
Niloofar Latifi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spreading quality improvement in bronchiolitis care: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to de‐implementation efforts across Alberta′s healthcare settings

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Low‐value care remains prevalent in bronchiolitis management despite evidence‐based guidelines. De‐implementation initiatives face unique challenges compared with traditional implementation efforts, particularly when spreading across diverse healthcare settings.
Nathan M. Solbak   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of private equity acquisition of US hospitals on patient outcomes: A systematic review

open access: yesJournal 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   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesJournal 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   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating nursing performance during heatwave simulations: Protocol for a repeated measures cross-over study. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS One
Blount H   +25 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Addressing in‐hospital substance use: A bioethical evaluation of two possible approaches

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Up to 40% of patients with substance use disorder report using non‐prescribed drugs when hospitalized. In‐hospital substance (IHSU) use is associated with poor outcomes and raises safety concerns for healthcare providers. Despite its prevalence, little guidance exists regarding best practices in responding to IHSU.
John C. Messinger   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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