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ANZ Journal of Surgery Sep 2023
Topics: Humans; Patient Discharge; Patient Care; Hospitals
PubMed: 37710411
DOI: 10.1111/ans.18612 -
The Medical Clinics of North America Sep 2020Goals of care conversations are important but complex for clinicians caring for older adults. Although clinicians tend to focus on specific medical interventions, these... (Review)
Review
Goals of care conversations are important but complex for clinicians caring for older adults. Although clinicians tend to focus on specific medical interventions, these conversations are more successful if they begin with gaining a shared understanding of the medical conditions and possible outcomes, followed by discussion of values and goals. Although training in the medical setting is incomplete, there are many published and online resources that can help clinicians gain these valuable skills.
Topics: Aged; Clinical Competence; Decision Making, Shared; Humans; Palliative Care; Patient Care Planning; Physician-Patient Relations
PubMed: 32773044
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2020.06.002 -
The New England Journal of Medicine Apr 2023
Topics: Humans; Clinical Competence; Genomic Medicine; Genomics; Patient Care
PubMed: 37043638
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMe2302643 -
Current Problems in Pediatric and... Mar 2020
Topics: Empathy; Health Personnel; Humans; Patient Care
PubMed: 32527445
DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2020.100804 -
Investigacion Y Educacion En Enfermeria Feb 2020This work comes from the interest and need to understand the problems arising from the activity of caring for dependent people, in the world and particularly in the... (Review)
Review
This work comes from the interest and need to understand the problems arising from the activity of caring for dependent people, in the world and particularly in the European region. Altogether, it seeks to understand the consequences of informal care on the caregiver adding to the debate a gender perspective. Through a multidisciplinary bibliographic review, the current care crisis becomes clear. The demographic and socio-cultural changes in recent years are causing dependency to increase dramatically, while putting at risk the availability of informal caregivers. Several studies have shown that women are the ones on whom the burden of care mainly falls. Therefore, under the gender perspective, it becomes clear that the consequences of caregiver burden increase gender inequalities worldwide. The study analyzes the current situation and underlines the need to promote alternatives and opportunities so that care is shared and does not fall only on the female gender. Solutions need to be included in public and community health interventions and policies, and to this respect, nurses play an important role in changing the care paradigm.
Topics: Aged; Caregivers; Cost of Illness; Europe; Female; Health Transition; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Care; Sex Factors
PubMed: 32124578
DOI: 10.17533/udea.iee.v38n1e10 -
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Sep 2020Recently, greater attention has been paid to the care of gender dysphoric and gender incongruent individuals. Gynecologists may be called upon to care for individuals...
Recently, greater attention has been paid to the care of gender dysphoric and gender incongruent individuals. Gynecologists may be called upon to care for individuals who were assigned female at birth throughout or following social, medical, or surgical gender transition. Thus, gynecologists need to be aware of language regarding sex and gender, treatment typically used for the care of gender dysphoric or incongruent individuals, and aspects of well gynecologic care necessary for these individuals. This review highlights these aspects of care for transgender males to aid the general gynecologist in the care and treatment of these individuals.
Topics: Female; Gender Identity; Gynecology; Health Services for Transgender Persons; Humans; Male; Patient Care; Transgender Persons; Transsexualism
PubMed: 32568802
DOI: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000549 -
Annals of Plastic Surgery Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Surgery, Plastic; Social Media; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Perioperative Care; Patient Care
PubMed: 37823615
DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003685 -
Journal of Parkinson's Disease 2020
Topics: Antiparkinson Agents; Biomedical Research; Humans; Parkinson Disease; Patient Care; Quality of Life
PubMed: 32741843
DOI: 10.3233/JPD-209003 -
BMJ Leader Jun 2023Handoffs are ubiquitous in modern healthcare practice, and they can be a point of resilience and care continuity. However, they are prone to a variety of issues....
BACKGROUND
Handoffs are ubiquitous in modern healthcare practice, and they can be a point of resilience and care continuity. However, they are prone to a variety of issues. Handoffs are linked to 80% of serious medical errors and are implicated in one of three malpractice suits. Furthermore, poorly performed handoffs can lead to information loss, duplication of efforts, diagnosis changes and increased mortality.
METHODS
This article proposes a holistic approach for healthcare organisations to achieve effective handoffs within their units and departments.
RESULTS
We examine the organisational considerations (ie, the facets controlled by higher-level leadership) and local drivers (ie, the aspects controlled by the individuals working in the units and providing patient care).
CONCLUSION
We propose advice for leaders to best enact the processes and cultural change necessary to see positive outcomes associated with handoffs and care transitions within their units and hospitals.
Topics: Humans; Patient Handoff; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Transfer; Delivery of Health Care; Medical Errors
PubMed: 37200171
DOI: 10.1136/leader-2022-000639 -
Drug Research Nov 2019
Topics: Academies and Institutes; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Clinical Decision-Making; Decision Making, Shared; Evidence-Based Medicine; Financing, Government; Geriatrics; Germany; Humans; Patient Care; Practice Guidelines as Topic
PubMed: 31731303
DOI: 10.1055/a-0982-5065