• We performed a subgroup analysis on the cases cancelled on the day of surgery in an attempt to identify key reasons for cancellation following virtual clinic assessment. (ox.ac.uk)
  • We compared rates of appointment scheduling and appointment attendance between the two groups, as well as 30-day readmission rates to the ED. We also performed a subgroup analysis to determine if socioeconomic status would affect patient follow-up rates. (bvsalud.org)
  • In subgroup analyses, the primary outcome of patient activation at discharge was higher among post-intervention participants with high socioeconomic and low hospital readmissions scores. (ahrq.gov)
  • Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were used to identify the independent predictors of LOS and 30-day readmission risk. (onescdvoice.com)
  • Subgroup analyses showed no interactions between MUAC and age, sex, LVEF, BNP, eGFR, prior heart failure, beta-blocker use, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker use. (medscape.com)
  • Subgroup analyses were conducted by a type of shock. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Methods A 2-group effectiveness study was completed comparing patients who received the 'Ottawa Model' for Smoking Cessation intervention (n=726) to usual care controls (n=641). (bmj.com)
  • Methods Patients hospitalised for acute HF were enrolled in the Korean Acute Heart Failure registry, a prospective, observational, multicentre cohort study, between March 2011 and February 2014. (bmj.com)
  • Identify barriers and facilitators of implementation, adoption, and use of the PDTK by patients, caregivers, and clinicians using qualitative and quantitative methods. (ahrq.gov)
  • METHODS: For OCTET, an open-label, parallel, randomised controlled trial, we recruited patients aged 18-65 years involuntarily admitted to mental health hospitals in 32 trusts in England, with a diagnosis of psychosis and deemed suitable for CTOs by their clinicians. (ox.ac.uk)
  • METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who were booked for laparoscopic cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder disease via general surgery telemedicine clinics from March 2020 to November 2021. (ox.ac.uk)
  • METHODS: Adult survivors of an AMI were retrospectively identified from the 2014 US Nationwide Readmissions Database. (touro.edu)
  • METHODS: We performed a retrospective single center cohort study of patients discharged from the ED of a tertiary care academic medical center referred to outpatient GI clinic before (Pre-TOC patients) and after implementation of an EMR based TOC program (TOC patients). (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods This is a retrospective review of patients undergoing circumferential ASD surgeries between 2013 and 2018 in a single institution. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Methods We included 584 patients who had open gynecologic surgery between November 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016. (bmj.com)
  • Methods We extracted readmission data of all patients discharged from Internal Medicine wards at our hospital between January 1st, 2011 and May 31st, 2017. (authorea.com)
  • The research methods in CER are similar to those used for outcomes research or health services research, but CER emphasizes engagement and involvement of diverse perspectives of stakeholders, including patients, in prioritizing research questions and study designs. (docksci.com)
  • Methods The study consisted of two parts: 1) Clinical data were collected on 920 consecutive patients hospitalised with exacerbations. (ndltd.org)
  • The HR for the composite of all-cause death or readmission was 0.97 (0.87-1.07), 1.14 (0.93-1.38) and 1.03 (0.88-1.19) in the HFrEF, HFmrEF and HFpEF groups, respectively, and the HR for stroke was 1.53 (1.03-2.29), 1.04 (0.57-1.91) and 1.90 (1.13-3.20), respectively. (bmj.com)
  • The study endpoint was all-cause death or readmission due to heart failure, and the median follow-up period was 1.24 years. (medscape.com)
  • Main Outcome and Measures Trends in hospitalization for hypertensive emergencies, overall and by specific subgroups. (medrxiv.org)
  • Since we generally limit the presentation of detailed results to specific subgroups for which we are able to obtain relatively stable estimates, the extent of subgroup information varies by data source. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, there is a real need for multidirectional preparation of patients with CD and UC for surgical procedures in order to minimize the risk of postoperative complications [1-4]. (termedia.pl)
  • Secondary outcomes were complications, readmissions and reoperations. (plos.org)
  • This experience suggests the COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for implementing a brain tumor care protocol to facilitate safely decreasing ICU utilization and accelerating discharge home without an increase in complications, readmission or reoperations. (plos.org)
  • Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate if varying levels of compliance with an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol impacted post-operative outcomes (length of stay, complications, readmissions, and re-operations) in gynecologic surgery at a tertiary center. (bmj.com)
  • We analyzed compliance with the elements of the protocol over time and its relation with post-operative outcomes, length of stay, post-operative complications, readmission, and re-operations rates. (bmj.com)
  • The goals of medical therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation are to maintain sinus rhythm, avoid the risk of complications (eg, stroke), and minimize symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • More surgical complications, investigate the immediate and future effects of CS on hospital readmissions and problems in subsequent health ( 3 ). (who.int)
  • Conclusions Considering the relatively low cost, greater adoption of hospital-initiated tobacco cessation interventions should be considered to improve patient outcomes and decrease subsequent healthcare usage. (bmj.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The present study has shown that socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities exist in postpartum readmissions. (cornell.edu)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Our series showed that it is safe and feasible to assess and counsel patients for laparoscopic cholecystectomy remotely with a minimal cancellation rate on the day of operation. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Conclusions Compliance with an ERAS pathway exceeding 80% was associated with lower complication rates and shorter length of stay without impacting on re-operations or readmissions. (bmj.com)
  • Of note, the 30-day and 1-year mortality rates and the 30-day readmission rate improved during the study period. (medscape.com)
  • Background Hospital admissions with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are common and associated with high mortality rates, frequent readmission and worse quality of life. (ndltd.org)
  • Severe postoperative adverse events (equal to or greater than Clavien-Dindo grade III) were observed in 1% of patients, and required re-intervention. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Our study collected the latest published relevant studies, analyzed the risk factors of ninety-day readmission after cervical surgery, and continuously improved the postoperative rehabilitation plan. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, controlling the postoperative readmission rate is undoubtedly an important part of saving medical operating costs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among all postpartum patients and in subgroup analysis for preeclampsia patients only, readmission rates are higher for black patients, patients in the poorest quartile of median income, and patients with public insurance (Medicare or Medicaid). (cornell.edu)
  • Patients were stratified by race, ethnicity, and median neighborhood income. (jmir.org)
  • Suresh R. Mulukutla, M.D., from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and colleagues used data from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database to identify patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (MVCAD) who underwent CABG or PCI between 2010 and 2018. (thecardiologyadvisor.com)
  • The investigators identified 1930 consecutive patients with heart failure who underwent cardiac rehabilitation during their hospitalization. (medscape.com)
  • Results The entire cohort included a total of 211 (ST = 50, SD = 161) patients, 100 of whom (ST = 44, SD = 56) underwent more than 4 levels fused posteriorly and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). (ijssurgery.com)
  • examined data from 65,355 patients (mean age 76.2±8.1, mean CHA2DS2-VASc score 4.6±1.5) captured by the LAAO Registry who underwent a transcatheter LAAO procedure using the first-generation Watchman device between Jan. 1, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2019. (acc.org)
  • looked at data from 551,722 Medicare patients captured by the CathPCI Registry from July 2009 to December 2016, where 29,407 patients underwent CTO PCI and 522,315 non-CTO PCI. (acc.org)
  • 2) A subgroup of 183 patients underwent longitudinal assessment of quality of life following hospital discharge and predictors of quality of life decline were identified. (ndltd.org)
  • Primary outcome occurred in 12,934 patients (5.4%), at a 106% higher rate in DM patients (7.9% vs 4.0%, p (touro.edu)
  • The primary outcome of incidence of in-hospital pericardial effusion requiring intervention via percutaneous drainage or surgery occurred in 1.35% of patients. (acc.org)
  • Conclusion Empathy of Internal Medicine physicians correlates with readmission rates of the patients they cared for, especially heart failure patients for whom this is a relevant outcome. (authorea.com)
  • The primary outcome was parenteral opioid use in the ED, with additional subgroup analysis of chronic pain and fracture cohorts. (medecinedurgence.fr)
  • Few prospective randomized studies have been conducted whose primary outcome was the assessment of DNS clinical efficacy compared to other solutions commonly used in adult patients. (researchprotocols.org)
  • An ability to identify patients at risk of subsequent poor outcome is lacking and the longitudinal change in quality of life following discharge is uncertain. (ndltd.org)
  • The ability of a novel modification of the traditional MRC dyspnoea scale (the extended MRC dyspnoea scale, eMRCD) to identify patients at risk of poor outcome was assessed. (ndltd.org)
  • There were no differences pre-pandemic versus pandemic in ASA scores, resection/remission rates, readmissions or reoperations. (plos.org)
  • Results The intervention group experienced significantly lower rates of all-cause readmissions, smoking-related readmissions, and all-cause emergency department (ED) visits at all time points. (bmj.com)
  • The study did not show significant differences in related clinical events including rates of hospital readmission for any reason or for heart-failure related rehospitalizations. (nih.gov)
  • Objectives To describe trends in national hospitalization rates for hypertensive emergencies, overall and by demographic and geographical subgroups. (medrxiv.org)
  • Rates of morbidity and mortality as high as 40% and 13% respectively have been reported in this critical subset of patients ( 4 7 ). (aerzteblatt.de)
  • We previously investigated the effect of CTOs on readmission rates over 12 months in a randomised trial (OCTET). (ox.ac.uk)
  • We tested rates of readmission to hospital, time to first readmission, number of readmissions, and duration of readmission in patients assigned to CTO versus those assigned to control, and in all patients with CTO experience at any time in the 36 months versus those without. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The CTO experience group had significantly more readmissions than the group without (IDR 1·39 [95% CI 1·07-1·79]) and we noted no significant difference between groups in readmission rates, duration of readmission, or time to first readmission. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The secondary outcomes were complication and readmission rates, with Clavein-Dindo grade III or greater deemed clinically significant. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of removal of sinks from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patient rooms and the introduction of 'water-free' patient care on gram-negative bacilli colonization rates. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The effect of sink removal and the introduction of 'water-free' patient care on colonization rates with gram-negative bacilli was evaluated. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) admission rates, inpatient mortality, 7-day follow-up, and 30-day readmissions were assessed. (jmir.org)
  • Inequalities in 7-day follow-up were reduced with the advent of telemedicine and decreased 30-day readmission rates for those who had telemedicine follow-up. (jmir.org)
  • A 30-day mortality rate and a 1-year mortality rate were determined, and among patients who survived to be discharged, 30-day all-cause readmissions rates were calculated. (medscape.com)
  • Trends were similar across age, sex, and racial subgroups, but hypoglycemia rates were double for older patients (≥ 75 years) compared with younger patients (65-74 years), and admission rates for both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia were 4-fold higher for black patients than for white patients. (medscape.com)
  • Readmission and re-operation rates were not impacted by compliance (P=0.182, P=0.078, respectively). (bmj.com)
  • Aim To correlate empathy of Internal Medicine ward physicians with readmission rates of patients they took care of. (authorea.com)
  • Rates are used to account for the variation in the number of patients each month. (spcforexcel.com)
  • Socioeconomic, Racial, and Ethnic Disparities in Postpartum Readmissions in Patients with Preeclampsia: a Multi-state Analysis, 2007-2014. (cornell.edu)
  • The aim of this paper is to determine whether the shift to telemedicine impacted racial and ethnic as well as socioeconomic disparities in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) follow-up and HF readmissions. (jmir.org)
  • 10-17 By contrast, the HF long-term registry of the European Society of Cardiology showed that AF was not associated with poor outcomes in patients with HFrEF. (bmj.com)
  • We also tested whether duration of CTO affected readmission outcomes in patients with CTO experience. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Do Cardiac Rehabilitation Affect Clinical Prognoses Such as Recurrence, Readmission, Revascularization, and Mortality After AMI? (e-arm.org)
  • For readmission, the overall HR was 1.42 for PCI versus CABG, while for repeat revascularization, the overall HR for PCI versus CABG was 4.06. (thecardiologyadvisor.com)
  • CABG was favored for major adverse cardiovascular events and individual outcomes of mortality, readmission, and repeat revascularization across virtually all major clinical subgroups. (thecardiologyadvisor.com)
  • Future studies are needed reflecting routine practice to assess how best to approach shared decision making and informed consent when it comes to revascularization decisions in any patient with MVCAD," the authors write. (thecardiologyadvisor.com)
  • Ever since its implementation, several retrospective studies have been published to validate the efficacy, safety, and efficiency of DNS in adult patients undergoing coronary revascularization, valve replacement, or combined procedures. (researchprotocols.org)
  • SDD rate, patient satisfaction, number of outpatient visits, adverse events and readmissions within 90 days were evaluated. (lu.se)
  • Outcomes are emergency admissions, the sum of emergency inpatient bed days, 30-day readmissions, planned and emergency outpatient visits and mortality at three and six months follow-up. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic forced a reconsideration of surgical patient management in the setting of scarce resources and risk of viral transmission. (plos.org)
  • While early cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder independent of the means of access) has been unequivocally established as the gold standard for the management of young and fit for surgery patients with AC ( 1 3 ), the optimal management of critically ill and elderly patients with acute cholecystitis remains a topic of discussion. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • The surgical management of elderly and critically ill patients is thought to be associated with poor outcomes. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • However, this method of consultation is not the mainstay for preoperative assessment and counselling of patients for common surgical procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Ten years ago, elderly patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis or mitral regurgitation (MR) who were considered high risk for surgical intervention were refused surgery. (heartviews.org)
  • In the last decade, however, a technical revolution with new devices and better quality imaging has transformed the lives of patients who are poor surgical candidates. (heartviews.org)
  • Abbott Vascular's MitraClip has recently gained much attention for the treatment of severe degenerative MR in patients at high surgical risk. (heartviews.org)
  • 2] In 2013, the FDA approved its use for patients who suffered from degenerative mitral valve regurgitation and who were considered too high risk for surgical repair. (heartviews.org)
  • Incorporating an interactive, patient-centered toolkit, with discharge checklists and videos, into clinical practice with the intention of engaging patients, caregivers, and clinicians to improve discharge planning is feasible, although more research is needed to maximize adoption, use, and maintenance of these tools into routine practice. (ahrq.gov)
  • First, researchers conducted informal workflow observations on study units and interviews with stakeholders to identify requirements for engaging patients and clinicians in discharge preparation while aligning with the following priorities: 1) engaging patients to improve patient satisfaction, 2) improving expected discharge date entry in the electronic health record (EHR), 3) increasing discharges before noon, and 4) reducing 30-day hospital readmission. (ahrq.gov)
  • The researchers found that the intervention components were used moderately to highly by patients, but only modestly by clinicians. (ahrq.gov)
  • ACC's NCDR suite of registries is a robust source of data for researchers, and a critical component in continuing to help hospitals, practices and clinicians advance the quality of cardiovascular care and improve patient outcomes for all. (acc.org)
  • This article demonstrates how hospitals and clinicians can use their own structured discharge data to create decision trees that produce highly transparent, clinically relevant decision rules for better managing readmission risk associated with AMI, HF, and PN. (wustl.edu)
  • By enabling hospitals and clinicians to identify important factors associated with readmissions, target subgroups of patients at both high and low risk, and design and implement interventions that are appropriate to the risk levels observed, decision trees serve as an ideal application for addressing the challenge of reducing hospital readmissions. (wustl.edu)
  • CER incorporates many attributes of outcomes research and health services research, while placing greater emphasis on meeting the expressed needs of nonresearcher stakeholders (e.g., patients, clinicians, and others). (docksci.com)
  • Funding opportunities for CER have grown with the recognition that, with an increasing number of health care options, patients, clinicians, and other stakeholders need better evidence to guide decision making in practice settings (4). (docksci.com)
  • By summarizing the recently published studies on ninety-day readmission after cervical surgery, the purpose of our meta-analysis is to analyze the reasons for readmission and related risk factors, provide clinicians with certain literature references, and take timely countermeasures to reduce the risk of unplanned ninety-day readmission and lower operating costs for the healthcare system. (biomedcentral.com)
  • [ 4 ] These guidelines are intended to help clinicians tailor antiarrhythmic therapy on an individual basis for their patients. (medscape.com)
  • Herein we assess the impact of implementing a protocol of more rigorous patient education, recovery room assessment for non-ICU admission, earlier mobilization and post-discharge communication for patients undergoing brain tumor surgery. (plos.org)
  • More rigorous patient education, recovery room assessment for non-ICU admission, earlier mobilization and post-discharge communication, layered upon a foundation of minimally invasive surgery, TIVA anesthesia and early post-operative imaging are possible contributors to these favorable trends. (plos.org)
  • In the pre-intervention period, 1496 patients (9153 admission days) and in the post-intervention period 1444 patients (9044 admission days) were included. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 88 patients were included, mostly 52% male, with a mean age of 5.8 years ±7, an average hospital stay of 5.7 days ±2.37, a total leukocyte count upon admission of 125 cells and discharge of 592 cells and that in 82% of cases it was not possible to establish an etiologic causal agent. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Early discharge with outpatient management may be possible for low-risk patients (class I), short-term observation to monitor the development of adverse effect events could safely manage intermediate-risk patients (class II), and admission of hospitalized patients must be justified for high-risk patients (class III) [10]. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • DESIGN: We modified the World Health Organization Clinical Progression Scale for pediatric patients (CPS-Ped) and assigned CPS-Ped at admission, days 2-4, 7, and 14. (cdc.gov)
  • However, there was no significant change for post-discharge healthcare resource utilization, such as ambulatory visits to primary care physicians, emergency department visits, or hospital readmissions. (ahrq.gov)
  • The use of an opioid ordering guideline was associated with significant reduction in parenteral opioid use in the ED and as intended subgroup comparisons suggest that acute fractures were not affected and chronic pain visits were associated with larger decreases in opioid use. (medecinedurgence.fr)
  • Proper preparation of patients for surgery in IBD, increasing the safety of the perioperative period, should include the assessment of the nutritional status and implementing appropriate nutritional treatment, as well as psychological and physical support (preparatory exercises) and assessment of the cardiovascular, respiratory, kidneys and coagulation systems. (termedia.pl)
  • For this new study, a research team led by Dalane W. Kitzman, M.D., professor of cardiovascular medicine and geriatrics/gerontology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, followed 349 clinical trial participants with heart failure enrolled in "A Trial of Rehabilitation Therapy in Older Acute Heart Failure Patients" (REHAB-HF). (nih.gov)
  • In the majority of practice settings, pharmacists commonly encounter patients with at least one cardiovascular disease. (ashp.org)
  • It is also common for patients to have multiple, coexisting cardiovascular diseases. (ashp.org)
  • Van Dril E, Allison M, Schumacher C. Deprescribing in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: Recommendations for safe and effective initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients on insulin therapy. (midwestern.edu)
  • In patients with heart failure , mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and arm muscle circumference (AMC) are more significantly associated with prognosis than guideline-recommended skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) or calf circumference (CC) measurements, research suggests. (medscape.com)
  • In a single-center, retrospective study that included more than 800 patients, high MUAC (hazard ratio [HR], for combined events, 0.590) and high AMC (HR for combined events, 0.529) were associated with significantly better prognoses than low MUAC and low AMC. (medscape.com)
  • Although patient characteristics and comorbidities were not dissimilar between the ST and SD groups, both the number of levels fused in ALIF and posterior spinal fusion (PSF) were significantly different. (ijssurgery.com)
  • The numbers of leukocytes at discharge between 100-199 cells per field were not significantly associated with a hospital readmission during the analysis, instead the figures below 100 neutrophils were significantly associated (p: 01), therefore that we consider a sum between 100-199 cells to be safe. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • The immediate reduction in parenteral opioid use was significantly larger in the cohort of patients with chronic pain (OR = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.72-0.91), whereas the fracture cohort showed no change (OR = 1.10, 95% CI = 0.97-1.25). (medecinedurgence.fr)
  • In another study, among AF patients treated with concomitant aspirin and oral anticoagulation, there was also a significantly increased risk for bleeding. (medscape.com)
  • Achieving a high-quality transition requires effective understanding of the discharge plan by patients and caregivers, as well as seamless communication with key inpatient providers to address patients' concerns during and immediately after hospitalization. (ahrq.gov)
  • In an effort to improve patient safety, Schillig et al implemented an inpatient Pharmacist-Directed Anticoagulation Service (PDAS) to help patients reduce the risks associated with initiation of Coumadin when transitioning from the inpatient to the outpatient setting. (medscape.com)
  • This included appropriate enrollment in the anticoagulation clinic, documented inpatient-to-outpatient provider contact, documented inpatient provider-to-anticoagulation clinic communication, and patient follow-up with the anticoagulation clinic within 5 days of discharge. (medscape.com)
  • An innovative cardiac rehabilitation intervention started earlier and more custom-tailored to the individual improved physical function, frailty, quality-of-life, and depression in hospitalized heart failure patients, compared to traditional rehabilitation programs. (nih.gov)
  • The team decided to focus on improving patients' physical function, which already weakened by chronic heart failure and age, was worsened by the traditional cardiac hospital experience featuring lots of bedrest and resulting in loss of functions that tended to persist after discharge. (nih.gov)
  • However, despite receiving professional acute care during AMI, patients might face difficulties in performing regular exercises due to tachycardia, frequent arrhythmia, decreased cardiac output, frequent orthostatic hypotension, and exercise-induced hypertension for a certain period after discharge from hospital. (e-arm.org)
  • The del Nido cardioplegia solution (DNS) has been widely used as a myocardial preservation technique for pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Its unique pharmacological features have created growing interest for adult cardiac surgery, especially for elderly patients or those with ventricular dysfunction who are more prone to ischemia-reperfusion injury. (researchprotocols.org)
  • We believe that our study addresses an important gap in the knowledge of del Nido cardioplegia in adult patient cardiac surgery and will be able to clarify the possible benefits of this method in a large population of patients undergoing these procedures. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Cardiac markers are used for the diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with chest pain and suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and for management and prognosis in patients with acute heart failure, pulmonary embolism, and other disease states. (medscape.com)
  • The cardiac troponins, in particular, have become the cardiac markers of choice for patients with ACS, eclipsing CK-MB and myoglobin in terms of clinical value. (medscape.com)
  • Up to 80% of patients with acute MI will have an elevated troponin level within 2-3 hours of emergency department (ED) arrival, versus 6-9 hours or more with CK-MB and other cardiac markers. (medscape.com)
  • Note that cardiac markers are not necessary for the diagnosis of patients who present with ischemic chest pain and diagnostic ECGs with ST-segment elevation. (medscape.com)
  • ACC/American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommend immediate reperfusion therapy for qualifying patients with ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI), without waiting for cardiac marker results. (medscape.com)
  • In terms of the ASA, there was no difference on the ninety-day readmission ( p = 0.78). (biomedcentral.com)
  • These findings additionally exist among the already highest-risk preeclamptic patients. (cornell.edu)
  • FINDINGS: We obtained data for 330 patients in the relevant period between Nov 10, 2008 and Feb 22, 2014 (36 months after the last patient was randomly assigned to OCTET). (ox.ac.uk)
  • The findings from our 36-month follow-up support our original findings that CTOs do not provide patient benefits, and the continued high level of their use should be reviewed. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Six studies with a total of 337 500 patients (PC 10 045, CC 327 455) were included for meta-analysis. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • Only articles comparing CC and PC for the definitive management of critically ill patients with AC were included for meta-analysis. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • Design Post-hoc analysis of a previously performed individual patient data meta-analysis of two cluster-randomised cross-over trials. (bmj.com)
  • We sought to evaluate the effect of social determinants of health on postpartum readmissions in all postpartum patients and in a subgroup analysis of those with a diagnosis of preeclampsia. (cornell.edu)
  • Descriptive statistics were calculated, and multivariate regression analysis was used to estimate the adjusted odds ratio (OR) for readmissions. (cornell.edu)
  • Subgroup analysis was performed on preeclampsia patients only. (cornell.edu)
  • RESULTS: A total of 4,999,993 patients were included in our analysis. (cornell.edu)
  • The analysis included 844 propensity-matched patients in each group. (thecardiologyadvisor.com)
  • For the analysis presented in this report, we assessed data at 36 months for 330 of these patients. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The investigators examined the association between skeletal muscle mass metrics, measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and anthropometric measures and prognosis in patients with heart failure. (medscape.com)
  • They excluded from their analysis 1013 patients who did not undergo a skeletal mass metrics evaluation and 48 who could not be followed up. (medscape.com)
  • RESULTS: We included 380 Pre-TOC and 399 TOC patients in our analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • 5 , 6 For example, the English Department of Health introduced a policy in 2011 restricting payments of certain emergency readmissions that occur within 30 days of an initial hospital discharge. (bmj.com)
  • consequently, thousands of hospitals will have Medicare payments deducted by up to 3% in 2015 if patients with certain conditions (eg, myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) return to hospital within 30 days of discharge. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusion When following strict criteria for discharge, same-day partial knee replacement surgery may be both feasible and safe, even without preselection of patients. (lu.se)
  • Approximately 19 to 23 percent of hospitalized patients experience preventable adverse events after discharge, many that are due to suboptimal monitoring of medical conditions, medication errors, and nonadherence, as well as failure to execute the care plan. (ahrq.gov)
  • To address these issues, researchers refined and implemented enhancements to a previously developed, interactive, patient-centered discharge toolkit (PDTK). (ahrq.gov)
  • This toolkit included a discharge checklist and video, safety dashboard, and secure patient-clinician messaging to engage patients and caregivers in preparing for discharge during their hospitalization. (ahrq.gov)
  • Refine and implement an interactive PDTK on a general medicine unit that patients and caregivers can use to prepare for discharge and communicate with key providers during the transition home. (ahrq.gov)
  • Researchers then used user-centered design principles and an iterative, participatory process to refine key intervention components, including a discharge checklist, a video to help patients understand the purpose of completing the checklist in preparation for discharge, and secure post-discharge messaging. (ahrq.gov)
  • Finally, the research team conducted a pre-post study with adult patients admitted to general medicine units, measuring patient activation at discharge and at 30 days, and utilization of healthcare resources after discharge. (ahrq.gov)
  • Lessons learned should help other institutions implementing EHR-integrated digital health tools to engage patients in discharge preparation, while also addressing workflow challenges. (ahrq.gov)
  • 96 (10.4%) patients died in-hospital and 37.3% were readmitted to hospital, or died without being readmitted, within 90-days of discharge. (ndltd.org)
  • The study was conducted in a total of 88 pediatric patients with a diagnosis confirmed by the Hematology Service of acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have been admitted due to fever and neutropenia for the administration of intravenous antibiotics during the period from 2016 to 2018. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Use of monotherapy with a beta-lactam anti-pseudomone or a carbapenem as empirical therapy in pediatric patients at high risk of FN [2]. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Results Of 5414 patients enrolled, HFrEF, HFmrEF and HFpEF were seen in 3182 (58.8%), 875 (16.2%) and 1357 (25.1%) patients, respectively. (bmj.com)
  • These results support the use of MUAC and AMC to determine the risk stratification of sarcopenia and a poor prognosis in patients with heart failure and suggest that they may be useful in developing treatment strategies in patients with heart failure," wrote the authors. (medscape.com)
  • Before considering them practice-changing, further research is needed to validate these results in diverse patient cohorts. (medscape.com)
  • RESULTS: Of 237,549 AMI survivors, 37.2% patients had DM. (touro.edu)
  • It is based on the clinical characteristics obtained in the presentation of the patient, without laboratory results. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • The probability of undesirable consequences of a procedure in this group of patients is not only related to the specificity of IBD, but also depends on modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, such as age, comorbidities, functional efficiency, nutritional status, psychological condition, etc. (termedia.pl)
  • AF was seen to be associated with increased mortality only in patients with HFpEF and was associated with an increased risk of stroke in patients with HFrEF or HFpEF. (bmj.com)
  • Because AF and HF share common risk factors, they frequently coexist, and patients with both AF and HF have a worse prognosis than those with either of these conditions alone. (bmj.com)
  • Hypertension is the leading indication for postpartum readmission and therefore women with preeclampsia are at high risk for readmission. (cornell.edu)
  • however, no study has specifically investigated readmissions in this higher risk group of patients. (cornell.edu)
  • Here, we present follow-up data for a cohort of individuals recruited to our original trial to examine the long-term effect of CTOs on readmissions and the risk of patients disengaging from mental health services temporarily or enduringly. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The longer the time the patient remains on a vasopressor, the higher the risk of dying. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • The impact of DM on the risk for a 6-month HFH was studied in subgroups of RFs using multivariable logistic regression to adjust for baseline risk differences. (touro.edu)
  • Higher HFH risk in DM patients was consistent across subgroups and significant interactions were present between DM and other RFs. (touro.edu)
  • The impact of DM on the increased HFH risk was more pronounced in patients without certain RFs suggesting that more aggressive preventive strategies related to DM and HF are needed in these subgroups to prevent or delay the onset of HFHs. (touro.edu)
  • When this transition isn't optimal, patients are lost to follow-up, potentially placing them at risk for adverse events. (bvsalud.org)
  • Strategies to minimize [pericardial effusion], potentially guided by an understanding of the associated patient and procedural risk factors, will be critical to improve the risk-benefit ratio for this therapy. (acc.org)
  • They also compared outcomes in the CTO PCI patients and the 53,662 non-CTO patients considered at high risk. (acc.org)
  • As expected, these simple models perform less well than other more sophisticated tools, with areas under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (or AUC) of 0.612, 0.583, and 0.650, respectively, but achieve a lift of at least 1.5 or greater for higher-risk patients with any of the three conditions. (wustl.edu)
  • In 2000, the Multinational Association for Cancer Supportive Care (MASCC) published a risk index for FN, identifying low-risk patients potentially suitable for outpatient therapy. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • The techniques are gradually being introduced for patients who are not considered to be high risk for surgery. (heartviews.org)
  • In light of published studies, carrying out prospective studies based on primary clinical objectives with a larger sample, high-risk patients, and longer cardiopulmonary bypass times continues to be necessary. (researchprotocols.org)
  • 2) What are the risk factors affecting the ninety-day readmission? (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, potential risk factors for readmission are not analyzed in depth. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Warfarin represents the cornerstone of anticoagulant therapy for patients at moderate to high risk of thromboembolic events. (medscape.com)
  • The ACTIVE trial studied 7554 patients with AF with the intent to determine whether adding clopidogrel to aspirin therapy would reduce the risk for acute vascular events (ie, stroke, MI, non-CNS systemic embolism, or death from vascular event). (medscape.com)
  • Despite this, greater than 76% of patients across cohorts clinically improved by day 14. (cdc.gov)
  • Primary outcomes were readmission at 30 days after delivery. (cornell.edu)
  • Length of hospital stay (LOS), change in visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, and hospital readmission within 30 days were study outcomes. (onescdvoice.com)
  • The variable might be the number of patient falls per 1000 patient days per month. (spcforexcel.com)
  • Your inspection might be 1000 patient days. (spcforexcel.com)
  • Here you would track the number of patient falls per 1000 patient days. (spcforexcel.com)
  • Understanding the impact that operational metrics and clinical practice patterns (for example, prescribing patterns and CT utilization) have on practice variation, patient outcomes, and readmissions. (d2ihc.com)
  • Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to evaluate a same-day surgery protocol regarding safety using the minor partial knee replacement (PKR) procedure by non-selectively recruiting patients at a public hospital for one consecutive year. (lu.se)
  • Inspired by theoretical foundations, complexity science, previous health service research and a patient-driven evaluation of care quality, we designed the Patient-Centred Team (PACT) intervention across primary and secondary care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Currently conducting research on sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors and adverse event identification and mitigation, continuous glucose monitoring in primary care, and on clinical outcomes related to the management of patients with diabetes and heart failure. (midwestern.edu)
  • These patients may be candidates for thrombolytic therapy or primary angioplasty. (medscape.com)
  • It is unknown whether the shift to telemedicine impacted disparities in posthospitalization follow-up or HF readmissions. (jmir.org)
  • No adverse events or readmissions occurred within the first 48 hours of surgery. (lu.se)
  • Across all subgroups, Black adults had the highest hospitalization rate in 2019, and there was a significant increase in the differences in hospitalizations between Blacks and Whites from 1999 to 2019. (medrxiv.org)
  • Question How have hospitalization rate for hypertensive emergencies among US adults aged 65 years and older changed between 1999 and 2019 and are there any differences across demographic and geographical subgroups? (medrxiv.org)
  • 1-5 The prevalence of AF in patients with HF and the mortality rate in these patients vary according to ethnicity. (bmj.com)
  • Patients with heart failure have a high rate of sarcopenia, but assessing skeletal muscle mass in these patients is difficult because of the fluid retention they often have. (medscape.com)
  • The 30-day readmission rate was recorded for each doctor. (authorea.com)
  • Correlation between empathy scores and readmission rate was weighted for the number of patients followed by each physician and adjusted for sex, age and relative cost weight of patients, as well as the doctor's age. (authorea.com)
  • This study focuses on two research hotspots: (1) What is the rate of ninety-day readmission after cervical surgery? (biomedcentral.com)
  • All patients undergoing craniotomy or endoscopic endonasal removal of a brain, skull base or pituitary tumor were included during two non-overlapping periods: March 2019-January 2020 (pre-pandemic epoch) versus March 2020-January 2021 (pandemic epoch with streamlined care protocol implemented). (plos.org)
  • ie, costs to prevent one in-hospital death) was calculated by comparing differences in direct healthcare costs and in-hospital mortality of patients treated with SDD versus SOD. (bmj.com)
  • doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2015.05.062 Bleeding Outcomes According to Triple Therapy Versus DAPT Cumulative incidence curves for triple therapy versus DAPT for: (A) bleeding readmission and (B) intracranial hemorrhage. (slideplayer.com)
  • and (B) bleeding readmission comparing triple therapy versus DAPT among patients according to age, sex, CHADS2 score, ATRIA score, atrial fibrillation/flutter duration, stent type, and MI type. (slideplayer.com)
  • and bleeding readmission for patients on triple therapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). (slideplayer.com)
  • Other papers dealt with technological interfaces to facilitate interactions with patients suffering from different chronic clinical conditions such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and chronic pain. (jmir.org)
  • In an earlier pilot study, Kitzman and his colleagues at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, and the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, found striking deficits in strength, mobility and balance, along with the expected loss of endurance in older patients with acute heart failure, the vast majority of whom were categorized as frail or pre-frail. (nih.gov)
  • Conduct a pilot study to evaluate the effect of the PDTK on patient activation. (ahrq.gov)
  • HealthDay News - Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may be a better treatment option than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for most patients with more than one blocked heart artery, according to a study published online May 1 in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery . (thecardiologyadvisor.com)
  • The safety of telemedicine clinics as an alternative to in-person preoperative assessment for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with benign gallbladder disease: a retrospective cohort study. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of assessing and counselling patients in the telemedicine clinic without a physical encounter for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • In this study, patients who received concomitant VP and NE were evaluated in a retrospective cohort study. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • The CENSER study enrolled 100 adult patients with septic shock in a medical ICU. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • The study subjects were compared for their baseline patient characteristics and duration of IV vasopressor use. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • 18 years old) with CF and healthy comparison patients (HCs) were enrolled in the study and stool samples obtained. (cdc.gov)
  • Based on the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases, this study searched for studies about ninety-day readmission after cervical surgery, from the establishment of the database to August 1, 2022. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, a 2010 study concluded that patients with acute coronary syndromes or AF respond well to clopidogrel, regardless of CYP2C19 loss-of-function carrier status. (medscape.com)
  • 001). Inequities in 7-day follow-up for patients from non-Hispanic Black racial backgrounds compared to those from non-Hispanic White backgrounds decreased during the pandemic. (jmir.org)
  • Trends across age, sex and racial subgroups also were investigated. (medscape.com)
  • Various studies have examined the clinical outcomes of patients treated with vasopressors. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Other clinical outcomes included 28-day mortality, length of hospital stay, and ICU readmission. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Objective To determine the prognostic value of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with heart failure (HF) and preserved, mid-range or reduced ejection fraction (EF). (bmj.com)
  • Laytner L , Chen P, Nash S , Paasche-Orlow MK, Street R, Zoorob R , Trautner B, Grigoryan L . Perspectives on non-prescription antibiotic use among Hispanic patients in the Houston metroplex . (bcm.edu)
  • We measured the empathy of physicians who discharged more than 100 patients during that period, using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy (JSE) and the Empathy Components Questionnaire (ECQ). (authorea.com)
  • Once unplanned readmission occurs, it will bring heavy mental burden and economic pressure to the patients and at the same time increase the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment for physicians. (biomedcentral.com)
  • IIntroduction Physician empathy has been correlated with several outcomes in outpatient settings, demonstrating better prognosis in patients followed by highly empathetic doctors. (authorea.com)
  • Please do not use this form to submit personal or patient medical information or to report adverse drug events. (medscape.com)
  • d2i has been acquiring and curating data for performance analytics to improve quality, optimize Emergency Department (ED) operations, and increase patient satisfaction for more than 10 years. (d2ihc.com)
  • OBJECTIVES: Patients discharged from the emergency department (ED) with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms need to appropriately transition their care to a GI outpatient clinic in a timely manner to have their health needs met and avoid significant morbidity. (bvsalud.org)
  • Are Nonpharmacologic Pain Interventions Effective at Reducing Pain in Adult Patients Visiting the Emergency Department? (medecinedurgence.fr)
  • The majority of current data suggest that AF is associated with increased mortality in patients with HF and preserved ejection fraction and in those with reduced ejection fraction. (bmj.com)
  • Identifying patient sub-groups with specific needs within early intervention programs: developing personalized intervention on the basis of data stemming from clinical programs around the world. (iepaconference.org)
  • For example, if I had yes/no type data and a variable subgroup size, I should use a p control chart. (spcforexcel.com)
  • As the COVID-19 pandemic spread into the U.S. and global healthcare system in February and March of 2020, hospitals rapidly adjusted to care for the influx of infected patients [ 1 - 3 ]. (plos.org)
  • With limited ICU beds and the concern of viral transmission between patients and caregivers, many hospitals stopped non-emergent neurosurgical procedures for several weeks or months early in the pandemic then gradually resumed as COVID-dedicated wards were established [ 7 , 8 ]. (plos.org)
  • Patients discharged to other institutions (nursing homes, rehabilitation units, other hospitals) were excluded. (authorea.com)
  • We did not identify a linear relationship between readmission outcomes and duration of CTO. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The goal of antiarrhythmic drug therapy is to reduce the duration and frequency of atrial fibrillation episodes, thus improving patient quality of life and symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • The same correlation was calculated in the subgroup of index patients discharged with Diagnosis Related Group 127 (DRG 127, Heart Failure and Shock). (authorea.com)
  • For example, your group of items (subgroup size) is the number of patients in the hospital during the past week. (spcforexcel.com)
  • The benefit of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) over cholecystectomy (CC) in the management of critically ill patients with acute cholecystitis could not be proven in this systematic review. (aerzteblatt.de)
  • Select antihypertensive drug therapy for patients with hypertension based on race and compelling indications according to current guidelines. (ashp.org)
  • Develop monitoring plans for patients with hypertension. (ashp.org)
  • Recommend drug therapy regimens for patients with resistant hypertension. (ashp.org)
  • Use of patient portals in the acute care setting is a promising strategy to engage patients and caregivers during hospitalization, but their use in this setting is new. (ahrq.gov)
  • The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, an independent research agency funded by the 2010 United States Affordable Care Act, was developed to help patients and their caregivers communicate and make informed health care decisions. (docksci.com)
  • When caring for patients with heart failure, it seems that the often overlooked and simple measure of arm circumference might carry significant prognostic value," said Kamiya and Uchida. (medscape.com)
  • Schumacher C. Severe hypotension with concomitant sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor and angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor therapy in a patient with heart failure reduced ejection fraction: a case report. (midwestern.edu)
  • The research team plans to further explore that and other issues through future expansions of REHAB-HF into larger and longer-term trials with broader participant subgroups. (nih.gov)
  • BACKGROUND: Community treatment orders (CTOs) have not been shown in randomised trials to reduce readmission to hospital in patients with psychosis, but these trials have been short (11-12 months). (ox.ac.uk)
  • Nowadays, a multimodal approach is suggested to prepare a patient for surgery. (termedia.pl)
  • One plausible transient ischemic attack and one readmission caused by a penetrating trauma not affecting the knee were identified, both of which happened 10 weeks after surgery. (lu.se)
  • 7% of patients had a cancellation on the day of surgery. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Further work is needed to understand the effect of remote consultations on patient satisfaction, its environmental impact, and possible benefits to healthcare economics to support its routine use in general surgery. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Patients were categorized into subgroups according to their date of surgery from the time of the ERAS protocol implementation. (bmj.com)
  • As an important evaluation index after cervical surgery, ninety-day readmission is gradually being valued. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the face of complex cervical degeneration, trauma, tumors and infections, new cervical surgery techniques have given patients more treatment options [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In every jurisdiction, healthcare systems are experiencing the growing burden of chronic diseases and are under pressure to reduce 'avoidable' hospital readmissions. (bmj.com)
  • The Content is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and your participation on our Sites does not create a healthcare professional-patient relationship. (onescdvoice.com)
  • Participants were all patients of 18 years and older admitted to our ICUs for at least 48 h who also received selective digestive tract decontamination during the twelve month pre-intervention or the twelve month post-intervention period. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Rehabilitation is a process by which a patient follows a care plan, first in a protected environment (ie, clinic or rehabilitation center) and second at home, the latter case requiring a tutor. (jmir.org)