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  1. Are online patient reviews associated with health care outcomes? A systematic review of the literature. | PSNet

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    September 16, 2020 - Review Are online patient reviews associated with health care outcomes? A systematic review of the literature. Citation Text: Placona AM, Rathert C. Are online patient reviews associated with health care outcomes? A systematic review of the literature. Med Care Res Rev. 2022;79(1):3-16. …

  2. The association between sepsis and potential medical injury among hospitalized patients. | PSNet

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    July 15, 2014 - Study The association between sepsis and potential medical injury among hospitalized patients. Citation Text: Liu V, Turk BJ, Rizk NW, et al. The association between sepsis and potential medical injury among hospitalized patients. Chest. 2012;142(3):606-613. doi:10.1378/chest.11-2556. …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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…

  5. Medication errors in the care transition of trauma patients | PSNet

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    September 02, 2020 - Study Medication errors in the care transition of trauma patients Citation Text: Martín Mª ÁP, García MM, Silveira ED, et al. Medication errors in the care transition of trauma patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2019;75(12):1739-1746. doi:10.1007/s00228-019-02757-3. Copy Citation Form…

  6. 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.…

  7. Resident participation does not affect surgical outcomes, despite introduction of new techniques. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Study Resident participation does not affect surgical outcomes, despite introduction of new techniques. Citation Text: Patel SP, Gauger PG, Brown DL, et al. Resident participation does not affect surgical outcomes, despite introduction of new techniques. J Am Coll Surg. 2010;211(4):540…

  8. Inattentional blindness in anesthesiology: a gorilla is worth one thousand words. | PSNet

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    June 01, 2022 - Study Inattentional blindness in anesthesiology: a gorilla is worth one thousand words. Citation Text: De Cassai A, Negro S, Geraldini F, et al. Inattentional blindness in anesthesiology: a gorilla is worth one thousand words. PLoS One. 2021;16(9):e0257508. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.02575…

  9. Influence of surgeon behavior on trainee willingness to speak up: a randomized controlled trial. | PSNet

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    February 22, 2019 - Study Influence of surgeon behavior on trainee willingness to speak up: a randomized controlled trial. Citation Text: Salazar MJB, Minkoff H, Bayya J, et al. Influence of surgeon behavior on trainee willingness to speak up: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Coll Surg. 2014;219(5):1001-…

  10. The use of patient digital facial images to confirm patient identity in a children's hospital's anesthesia information management system. | PSNet

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    May 06, 2009 - Study The use of patient digital facial images to confirm patient identity in a children's hospital's anesthesia information management system. Citation Text: Thomas JJ, Yaster M, Guffey P. The Use of Patient Digital Facial Images to Confirm Patient Identity in a Children's Hospital's An…

  11. How willing are patients to question healthcare staff on issues related to the quality and safety of their healthcare? An exploratory study. | PSNet

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    July 31, 2008 - Study How willing are patients to question healthcare staff on issues related to the quality and safety of their healthcare? An exploratory study. Citation Text: Davis R, Koutantji M, Vincent C. How willing are patients to question healthcare staff on issues related to the quality and …

  12. Effect of bar-code–assisted medication administration on medication error rates in an adult medical intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    July 23, 2010 - Study Effect of bar-code–assisted medication administration on medication error rates in an adult medical intensive care unit. Citation Text: DeYoung JL, Vanderkooi ME, Barletta JF. Effect of bar-code-assisted medication administration on medication error rates in an adult medical inte…

  13. Delayed rapid response team activation is associated with increased hospital mortality, morbidity, and length of stay in a tertiary care institution. | PSNet

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    March 16, 2022 - Study Delayed rapid response team activation is associated with increased hospital mortality, morbidity, and length of stay in a tertiary care institution. Citation Text: Barwise A, Thongprayoon C, Gajic O, et al. Delayed Rapid Response Team Activation Is Associated With Increased Hospit…

  14. Rapidly increasing rapid response team activation rates. | PSNet

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    February 18, 2015 - Study Rapidly increasing rapid response team activation rates. Citation Text: Braaten JS, deGunst G, Bilys K. Rapidly Increasing Rapid Response Team Activation Rates. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2015;41(9):421-427. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote …

  15. The design of the SAFE or SORRY? study: a cluster randomised trial on the development and testing of an evidence based inpatient safety program for the prevention of adverse events. | PSNet

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    May 22, 2013 - Study The design of the SAFE or SORRY? study: a cluster randomised trial on the development and testing of an evidence based inpatient safety program for the prevention of adverse events. Citation Text: van Gaal BGI, Schoonhoven L, Hulscher M, et al. The design of the SAFE or SORRY? st…

  16. Organizational ambidexterity and the hybrid middle manager: the case of patient safety in UK hospitals. | PSNet

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    January 29, 2014 - Study Organizational ambidexterity and the hybrid middle manager: the case of patient safety in UK hospitals. Citation Text: Burgess N, Strauss K, Currie G, et al. Organizational Ambidexterity and the Hybrid Middle Manager: The Case of Patient Safety in UK Hospitals. Hum Resour Manage. 2…

  17. Systematic video game training in surgical novices improves performance in virtual reality endoscopic surgical simulators: a prospective randomized study. | PSNet

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    January 18, 2011 - Study Systematic video game training in surgical novices improves performance in virtual reality endoscopic surgical simulators: a prospective randomized study. Citation Text: Schlickum MK, Hedman L, Enochsson L, et al. Systematic video game training in surgical novices improves perfor…

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. Adoption of health information technology for medication safety in US hospitals, 2006. | PSNet

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    August 07, 2013 - Study Adoption of health information technology for medication safety in US hospitals, 2006. Citation Text: Furukawa MF, Raghu TS, Spaulding TJ, et al. Adoption of health information technology for medication safety in U.S. Hospitals, 2006. Health Aff (Millwood). 2008;27(3):865-75. doi…
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