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  1. Shared Decision Making | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Shared Decision Making LabGenie: A Patient-Engagement Tool to Aid Older Adults' Understanding of Lab Test Results Description The study will create, implement, and test a patient-centric web app to support older adults with chronic conditions in comprehending, managing, and ac…

  2. The 100,000 Lives Campaign: setting a goal and a deadline for improving health care quality. | PSNet

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    February 29, 2012 - Commentary The 100,000 Lives Campaign: setting a goal and a deadline for improving health care quality. Citation Text: Berwick DM, Calkins DR, McCannon CJ, et al. The 100 000 Lives Campaign. JAMA. 2006;295(3). doi:10.1001/jama.295.3.324. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google S…

  3. Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-related Harms: Exploring the State of the Evidence: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief. | PSNet

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    July 05, 2008 - Meeting/Conference Proceedings Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-related Harms: Exploring the State of the Evidence: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief. Citation Text: Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-related Harms: Exploring the State of the Evidence: Proceedings of a Works…

  4. Hospital performance trends on national quality measures and the association with Joint Commission accreditation. | PSNet

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    September 20, 2011 - Study Hospital performance trends on national quality measures and the association with Joint Commission accreditation. Citation Text: Schmaltz SP, Williams SC, Chassin MR, et al. Hospital performance trends on national quality measures and the association with joint commission accre…

  5. Managing unnecessary variability in patient demand to reduce nursing stress and improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Study Managing unnecessary variability in patient demand to reduce nursing stress and improve patient safety. Citation Text: Litvak E, Buerhaus P, Davidoff F, et al. Managing unnecessary variability in patient demand to reduce nursing stress and improve patient safety. Jt Comm J Qual Pat…

  6. America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission's Annual Report 2017. | PSNet

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    November 27, 2018 - Book/Report America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission's Annual Report 2017. Citation Text: America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission's Annual Report 2017. Oakbrook Terrace; IL: Joint Commission; 2017. Copy Citation …

  7. Text Messaging to Improve Hypertension Medication Adherence in African Americans - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2010 - Text Messaging to Improve Hypertension Medication Adherence in African Americans - 2010 Project Name Text Messaging to Improve Hypertension Medication Adherence in African Americans Principal Investigator Buis, Lorraine Organization Wayne State University Funding Mech…

  8. How effective are incident-reporting systems for improving patient safety? A systematic literature review. | PSNet

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    January 18, 2023 - Review How effective are incident-reporting systems for improving patient safety? A systematic literature review. Citation Text: How effective are incident-reporting systems for improving patient safety? A systematic literature review. Stavropoulou C, Doherty C, Tosey P. Milbank Q. 2015;…

  9. Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide: the Hawaii experience. | PSNet

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    January 15, 2014 - Study Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide: the Hawaii experience. Citation Text: Lin D, Weeks K, Bauer L, et al. Eradicating Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections Statewide. American Journal of Medical Quality. 2011;27(2). doi:10.1177/106286061…

  10. Use of HIT to Increase Primary Care Access in Medicaid Patients - 2012 | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2012 - Use of HIT to Increase Primary Care Access in Medicaid Patients - 2012 Project Name Use of HIT to Increase Primary Care Access in Medicaid Patients Principal Investigator Wexler, Randell Organization The Ohio State University Funding Mechanism PAR: HS08-269: Explora…

  11. Use of HIT to Increase Primary Care Access in Medicaid Patients - 2011 | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2011 - Use of HIT to Increase Primary Care Access in Medicaid Patients - 2011 Project Name Use of HIT to Increase Primary Care Access in Medicaid Patients Principal Investigator Wexler, Randell Organization The Ohio State University Funding Mechanism PAR: HS08-269: Explora…

  12. Progress Made Towards Improving Opioid Safety, But Further Efforts to Assess Progress and Reduce Risk Are Needed. | PSNet

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    May 16, 2018 - Book/Report Progress Made Towards Improving Opioid Safety, But Further Efforts to Assess Progress and Reduce Risk Are Needed. Citation Text: Progress Made Towards Improving Opioid Safety, But Further Efforts to Assess Progress and Reduce Risk Are Needed. Washington, DC: United States Gov…

  13. Health Information Technology to Support Integration of Self-Management Support in Primary Care Delivery - 2012 | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2012 - Health Information Technology to Support Integration of Self-Management Support in Primary Care Delivery - 2012 Project Name Health Information Technology to Support Integration of Self-Management Support in Primary Care Delivery Principal Investigator Lamer, Christopher Organiza…

  14. Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2014 - Study Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units. Citation Text: O'Leary KJ, Boudreau YN, Creden AJ, et al. Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units. J Hosp Med. 2012;7(9):679-83. doi:10.1002/jhm.1970. …

  15. Selection of indicators for continuous monitoring of patient safety: recommendations of the project 'safety improvement for patients in Europe.'  | PSNet

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    June 22, 2016 - Commentary Selection of indicators for continuous monitoring of patient safety: recommendations of the project 'safety improvement for patients in Europe.'  Citation Text: Kristensen S, Mainz J, Bartels P. Selection of indicators for continuous monitoring of patient safety: recommendat…

  16. Chasing the 6-sigma: drawing lessons from the cockpit culture. | PSNet

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    April 22, 2015 - Commentary Chasing the 6-sigma: drawing lessons from the cockpit culture. Citation Text: Hickey EJ, Halvorsen F, Laussen PC, et al. Chasing the 6-sigma: Drawing lessons from the cockpit culture. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;155(2). doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.09.097. Copy Citation F…

  17. Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. | PSNet

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    September 09, 2008 - Commentary Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. Citation Text: Scholefield H. Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2007;21(4):593-607. Co…

  18. Quality and safety in pediatric anesthesia: how can guidelines, checklists, and initiatives improve the outcome? | PSNet

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    December 11, 2024 - Review Quality and safety in pediatric anesthesia: how can guidelines, checklists, and initiatives improve the outcome? Citation Text: Hagerman NS, Varughese AM, Kurth D. Quality and safety in pediatric anesthesia: how can guidelines, checklists, and initiatives improve the outcome? Curr…

  19. Bedside handover: quality improvement strategy to "transform care at the bedside." | PSNet

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    October 27, 2010 - Commentary Bedside handover: quality improvement strategy to "transform care at the bedside." Citation Text: Chaboyer W, McMurray A, Johnson J, et al. Bedside handover: quality improvement strategy to "transform care at the bedside". J Nurs Care Qual. 2009;24(2):136-42. doi:10.1097/01…

  20. A very public failure: lessons for quality improvement in healthcare organisations from the Bristol Royal Infirmary. | PSNet

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    April 08, 2011 - Commentary A very public failure: lessons for quality improvement in healthcare organisations from the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Citation Text: Walshe K, Offen N. A very public failure: lessons for quality improvement in healthcare organisations from the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Qual Heal…
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