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  1. Reviewing the impact of computerized provider order entry on clinical outcomes: the quality of systematic reviews. | PSNet

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    May 21, 2009 - Review Reviewing the impact of computerized provider order entry on clinical outcomes: the quality of systematic reviews. Citation Text: Weir C, Staggers N, Laukert T. Reviewing the impact of computerized provider order entry on clinical outcomes: The quality of systematic reviews. Int…

  2. Addressing adultification of black pediatric patients in the emergency department: a framework to decrease disparities. | PSNet

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    October 27, 2021 - Commentary Addressing adultification of black pediatric patients in the emergency department: a framework to decrease disparities. Citation Text: Koch A, Kozhumam A. Addressing adultification of black pediatric patients in the emergency department: a framework to decrease disparities. He…

  3. Decreasing misdiagnoses of urinary tract infections in a pediatric emergency department. | PSNet

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    October 26, 2022 - Study Decreasing misdiagnoses of urinary tract infections in a pediatric emergency department. Citation Text: Ostrow O, Prodanuk M, Foong Y, et al. Decreasing misdiagnoses of urinary tract infections in a pediatric emergency department. Pediatrics. 2022;150(1):e2021055866. doi:10.1542/pe…

  4. Mobile in situ obstetric emergency simulation and teamwork training to improve maternal–fetal safety in hospitals. | PSNet

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    July 09, 2008 - Study Mobile in situ obstetric emergency simulation and teamwork training to improve maternal–fetal safety in hospitals. Citation Text: Guise J-M, Lowe NK, Deering S, et al. Mobile in situ obstetric emergency simulation and teamwork training to improve maternal-fetal safety in hospitals.…

  5. Cognitive biases regarding utilization of Emergency Severity Index among emergency nurses. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2016 - Study Cognitive biases regarding utilization of Emergency Severity Index among emergency nurses. Citation Text: Essa CD, Victor G, Khan SF, et al. Cognitive biases regarding utilization of emergency severity index among emergency nurses. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:63-68. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.…

  6. Beyond the team: understanding interprofessional work in two North American ICUs. | PSNet

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    January 14, 2014 - Study Beyond the team: understanding interprofessional work in two North American ICUs. Citation Text: Alexanian JA, Kitto S, Rak KJ, et al. Beyond the Team: Understanding Interprofessional Work in Two North American ICUs. Crit Care Med. 2015;43(9):1880-6. doi:10.1097/CCM.000000000000113…

  7. Effects of an enhanced discharge planning intervention for hospitalized older adults: a randomized trial. | PSNet

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    September 21, 2016 - Study Effects of an enhanced discharge planning intervention for hospitalized older adults: a randomized trial. Citation Text: Altfeld SJ, Shier GE, Rooney M, et al. Effects of an enhanced discharge planning intervention for hospitalized older adults: a randomized trial. Gerontologist.…

  8. Patient perspectives on delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer: a qualitative analysis of free-text data. | PSNet

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    March 08, 2023 - Study Patient perspectives on delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer: a qualitative analysis of free-text data. Citation Text: Parsonage RK, Hiscock J, Law R-J, et al. Patient perspectives on delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer: a qualitative analysis of free-text data. Br J…

  9. The impact of rapid response team on outcome of patients transferred from the ward to the ICU: a single-center study. | PSNet

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    May 27, 2011 - Study The impact of rapid response team on outcome of patients transferred from the ward to the ICU: a single-center study. Citation Text: Karpman C, Keegan MT, Jensen J, et al. The impact of rapid response team on outcome of patients transferred from the ward to the ICU: a single-cent…

  10. The impacts of using community health volunteers to coach medication safety behaviors among rural elders with chronic illnesses. | PSNet

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    September 15, 2011 - Study The impacts of using community health volunteers to coach medication safety behaviors among rural elders with chronic illnesses. Citation Text: Wang C-J, Fetzer SJ, Yang Y-C, et al. The impacts of using community health volunteers to coach medication safety behaviors among rural e…

  11. Mortality among patients with acute myocardial infarction: the influences of patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. | PSNet

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    April 10, 2024 - Study Mortality among patients with acute myocardial infarction: the influences of patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. Citation Text: Meterko M, Wright S, Lin H, et al. Mortality among patients with acute myocardial infarction: the influences of patient-centered care and…

  12. Quality measures for patients at risk of adverse outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration: expert panel recommendations. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2022 - Commentary Quality measures for patients at risk of adverse outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration: expert panel recommendations. Citation Text: Chang ET, Newberry S, Rubenstein LV, et al. Quality Measures for Patients at Risk of Adverse Outcomes in the Veterans Health Administra…

  13. Why didn't you call me? Factors junior learners consider when deciding whether to call their supervisor. | PSNet

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    July 14, 2021 - Study Why didn't you call me? Factors junior learners consider when deciding whether to call their supervisor. Citation Text: Alibhai KM, Zabolotniuk TR, Raîche I, et al. Why didn't you call me? Factors junior learners consider when deciding whether to call their supervisor. J Surg Educ.…

  14. An assessment of basic patient safety skills in residents entering the first year of clinical training. | PSNet

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    February 21, 2018 - Study An assessment of basic patient safety skills in residents entering the first year of clinical training. Citation Text: Comunale ME, Sandoval M, Broussard LT. An Assessment of Basic Patient Safety Skills in Residents Entering the First Year of Clinical Training. J Patient Saf. 2018;…

  15. A medication error prevention survey: five years of results. | PSNet

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    March 26, 2015 - Study A medication error prevention survey: five years of results. Citation Text: Cusano FL, Chambers C, Summach L. A medication error prevention survey: five years of results. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2009;15(2):87-93. doi:10.1177/1078155208099284. Copy Citation Format: DOI …

  16. Implementation of diagnostic pauses in the ambulatory setting. | PSNet

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    January 31, 2024 - Study Implementation of diagnostic pauses in the ambulatory setting. Citation Text: Huang GC, Kriegel G, Wheaton C, et al. Implementation of diagnostic pauses in the ambulatory setting. BMJ Qual Saf. 2018;27(6):492-497. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2017-007192. Copy Citation Format: D…

  17. Addressing ambulatory safety and malpractice: the Massachusetts PROMISES project. | PSNet

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    August 14, 2017 - Commentary Addressing ambulatory safety and malpractice: the Massachusetts PROMISES project. Citation Text: Schiff G, Nieva HR, Griswold P, et al. Addressing Ambulatory Safety and Malpractice: The Massachusetts PROMISES Project. Health Serv Res. 2016;51 Suppl 3:2634-2641. doi:10.1111/147…

  18. Influences of physical layout and space on patient safety and communication in ambulatory oncology practices: a multisite, mixed method investigation. | PSNet

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    August 25, 2021 - Study Influences of physical layout and space on patient safety and communication in ambulatory oncology practices: a multisite, mixed method investigation. Citation Text: Fauer AJ. Influences of physical layout and space on patient safety and communication in ambulatory oncology practic…

  19. The additional cost of perioperative medication errors | PSNet

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    July 24, 2024 - Study The additional cost of perioperative medication errors Citation Text: Langlieb ME, Sharma P, Hocevar M, et al. The additional cost of perioperative medication errors. J Patient Saf. 2023;19(6):375-378. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000001136. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google…

  20. Preanalytical errors in primary healthcare: a questionnaire study of information search procedures, test request management and test tube labelling. | PSNet

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    July 07, 2010 - Study Preanalytical errors in primary healthcare: a questionnaire study of information search procedures, test request management and test tube labelling. Citation Text: Söderberg J, Brulin C, Grankvist K, et al. Preanalytical errors in primary healthcare: a questionnaire study of info…
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