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Development of HealthRESPECT; An integrated service model for older long-term care hospital/nursing home patients using ICT

, 2019
Background: In Korea, fast aging country, an optimal healthcare service model for older adults should be developed. The purpose of this study is to identify the current healthcare system and to develop new healthcare service model using information and
Jung-Yeon Choi, Kwang-il Kim, Jae‐Young Lim, Jin Young Ko, S. Yoo, Hongsoon Kim, Min-hye Lee, Sae-Kyun Jang, Dong Hee Lee, Jungwoo Lee, Y. Jung, I. Oh   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Patient safety in Europe: medication errors and hospital-acquired infections [PDF]

, 2008
The Report was commissioned by the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) in November 2007 in order to support its policy statements on Patient Safety (June 2004).
Burke, J., Smith, L.N., Sveinsdóttir, H., Willman, A.   +3 more
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Geriatric pharmacotherapy : optimisation through integrated approach in the hospital setting [PDF]

, 2016
Since older patients are more vulnerable to adverse drug-related events, there is a need to ensure appropriate prescribing in these patients in order to prevent misuse, overuse and underuse of drugs.
A Corsonello, A Jha, A Leendertse, A Somers, A Somers, A Somers, A Spinewine, A Spinewine, A Spinewine, American Geriatrics Society, B Basger, B Berenguer, B Lund, B Strom, B Tangiisuran, C Lindley, C Naugler, C Rancourt, C Scullin, C Zhan, D Classen, E Hajjar, G Batty, G Ellis, G Onder, G Onder, G Onder, G Onder, H Beijer, H Hamilton, I Eland, J Hanlon, J Hanlon, J Klopotowska, J Lazarou, J Schnipper, J Wolfstadt, K Perehudoff, K Schmader, L Leape, M Beers, M Laroche, M O’Connor, M Passarelli, M Petrovic, M Petrovic, M Pirmohamed, M Steinman, NS Wenger, P Bemt van den, P Gallagher, P Gallagher, P Lampela, P McLeod, P Rochon, R Cipolle, R Page, S Holt, S Kaur, S Kucukarslan, S Rognstad, T Field, T Field, W Winit-Watjana   +63 more
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Patient‐Level Barriers and Facilitators to Inpatient Physical Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults With a Hematological Malignancy: A Qualitative Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite their increased risk for functional impairment resulting from cancer and its treatments, few adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a hematological malignancy receive the recommended or therapeutic dose of exercise per week during inpatient hospitalizations.
Jennifer A. Kelleher, Jennifer L. Bernstein, Katia M. Crisler, Julia K. Herriott, Kimberly L. Klages, Robin E. Norris, Mariann L. Strenk, Sarah E. Bills, Meghan E. McGrady   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medication errors and in-patient computerized prescribing system

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2006
Songklanagarind Hospital has operated an in-patient computerized prescribing system since April 2004, and currently this prescribing system is used instead of handwritten prescription in all wards in the hospital.
A Nualsri
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First, Do Less Harm: Confronting the Inconvenient Problems of Patient Safety [PDF]

, 2012
[Excerpt] This book is an exploration of why patient safety is advancing at what seems to be an almost glacial pace, despite the often vast and determined efforts of health care workers and managers.
Gordon, Suzanne, (Ed.), Koppel, Ross, (Ed.)   +1 more
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Medical errors : Healthcare professionals’ perspective at a tertiary hospital in Kuwait [PDF]

, 2019
Medical errors are of economic importance and can contribute to serious adverse events for patients. Medical errors refer to preventable events resulting from healthcare interactions, whether these events harm the patient or not.
Ahmed, Zamzam, Al-Hamid, Abdullah M., Jones, Alan M., Saada, Mohammad   +3 more
core   +4 more sources

Factors affecting the utilisation of electronic medical records system in Malawian central hospitals

Malawi Medical Journal, 2017
In Malawi, paper-based medical record-keeping has been observed to exacerbate challenges related to accessing patient records and patient tracking. Despite the introduction of electronic medical record (EMR) systems in 2001, paper-based records continue to be in use. Some health workers prefer paper-based records to EMRs.
Mkalira Msiska, Khwima E., Kumitawa, Andrew, Kumwenda, Benjamin   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Constraints faced by urban poor in managing diabetes care: patients' perspectives from South India [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Four out of five adults with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). India has the second highest number of diabetes patients in the world. Despite a huge burden, diabetes care remains suboptimal.
Amruthavalli, Subramani, Bhojani, Upendra, Criel, Bart, De Henauw, Stefaan, Devadasan, Narayanan, Kolsteren, Patrick, Mishra, Arima   +6 more
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Psychological Safety Among Interprofessional Pediatric Oncology Teams in Germany: A Nationwide Survey

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Psychological safety (PS) is essential for teamwork, communication, and patient safety in complex healthcare environments. In pediatric oncology, interprofessional collaboration occurs under high emotional and organizational demands. Low PS may increase stress, burnout, and adverse events.
Alexandros Rahn, Anna‐Lena Herbach, Christian Bock, Katharina Fleig, Urs Mücke   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source