-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-test-results-are-still-getting-lost-follow-qualitative-study-implementation-gaps
June 22, 2022 - Study
Why test results are still getting "lost" to follow-up: a qualitative study … Why test results are still getting "lost" to follow-up: a qualitative study of implementation gaps. … The authors summarize participant recommendations to reduce missed test results. … Why test results are still getting "lost" to follow-up: a qualitative study of implementation gaps. … April 13, 2022
A virtual breakthrough series collaborative for missed test results: a
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/virtual-breakthrough-series-collaborative-missed-test-results-stepped-wedge-cluster
May 12, 2021 - Study
A virtual breakthrough series collaborative for missed test results: a stepped-wedge … A virtual breakthrough series collaborative for missed test results: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized … Failure to follow up on test results promptly can lead to delayed diagnoses . … Researchers identified improvements in follow-up rates for abnormal test results at sites with the lowest … A virtual breakthrough series collaborative for missed test results: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/variation-electronic-test-results-management-and-its-implications-patient-safety-multisite
June 02, 2021 - Study
Variation in electronic test results management and its implications for patient … Variation in electronic test results management and its implications for patient safety: a multisite … This qualitative study explored how clinicians ensure optimal management of diagnostic test results … Variation in electronic test results management and its implications for patient safety: a multisite … June 2, 2021
The delivery of safe and effective test result communication, management
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/out-sight-out-mind-out-office-test-result-management
September 01, 2007 - regarding test results are stretched out across time and space. … result management and test workflows. … "I wish I had seen this test result earlier!" … Test Results Reporting and Follow-Up. … Communicating test results to providers and patients.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/postpartum-woman-erroneous-sars-cov-2-test
December 23, 2020 - A Postpartum Woman with an Erroneous SARS-CoV-2 Test. PSNet [internet]. … A Postpartum Woman with an Erroneous SARS-CoV-2 Test. PSNet [internet]. … The in-house test returned as positive for SARS-CoV-2. … platforms and to a second-generation in-house test. … Rethinking Covid-19 Test Sensitivity — A Strategy for Containment.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communicating-critical-test-results-safe-practice-recommendations
June 13, 2011 - Study
Communicating critical test results: safe practice recommendations. … Communicating critical test results: safe practice recommendations. … Part of a special theme issue on Communicating Critical Test Results, this article outlines a series … Related appendices provide rationale and operating definitions for communicating critical test results … Communicating critical test results: safe practice recommendations.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-notify-reportable-test-results-significance-medical-malpractice
April 29, 2020 - Study
Failure to notify reportable test results: significance in medical malpractice … Failure to notify reportable test results: significance in medical malpractice. … 18-year period identified more than 300 cases of malpractice attributable to failure to communicate test … Failure to notify reportable test results: significance in medical malpractice.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eight-recommendations-policies-communicating-abnormal-test-results
March 10, 2011 - Commentary
Eight recommendations for policies for communicating abnormal test results … Eight recommendations for policies for communicating abnormal test results. … This article details specific principles for developing organizational policies to improve test-result … Eight recommendations for policies for communicating abnormal test results. … Related Resources
Implementing a safer and more reliable system to monitor test
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/need-closed-loop-systems-management-abnormal-test-results
May 20, 2019 - Study
The need for closed-loop systems for management of abnormal test results. … The Need for Closed-Loop Systems for Management of Abnormal Test Results. … Failure to follow up abnormal test results can lead to a delayed or missed diagnosis . … The Need for Closed-Loop Systems for Management of Abnormal Test Results. … July 2, 2019
Understanding test results follow-up in the ambulatory setting: analysis
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-test-result-communication-era-21st-century-cures-act
May 25, 2022 - Book/Report
Electronic Test Result Communication in the Era of the 21st Century Cures … Electronic Test Result Communication In The Era Of The 21St Century Cures Act. … The reliability and timeliness of electronic test result delivery can support safe, high-quality care … Electronic Test Result Communication In The Era Of The 21St Century Cures Act. … November 1, 2023
A virtual breakthrough series collaborative for missed test results:
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/systematic-review-interventions-follow-test-results-pending-discharge
November 16, 2022 - Review
A systematic review of interventions to follow-up test results pending at … A Systematic Review of Interventions to Follow-Up Test Results Pending at Discharge. … A Systematic Review of Interventions to Follow-Up Test Results Pending at Discharge. … April 3, 2019
Interventions to improve follow-up of laboratory test results pending at … July 16, 2014
The safety implications of missed test results for hospitalised patients
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multiple-failures-test-results-follow-patient-diagnosed-prostate-cancer-hampton-va-medical
July 26, 2023 - Book/Report
Multiple Failures in Test Results Follow-up for a Patient Diagnosed with … Citation Text:
Multiple Failures in Test Results Follow-up for a Patient Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer … Cancer test communication failures can contribute to physical, emotional, and financial patient harm. … Seven recommendations are included for improving abnormal test result communication and error management … URL
Cite
Citation
Citation Text:
Multiple Failures in Test
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-follow-test-results-ambulatory-patients-systematic-review
March 23, 2012 - Review
Classic
Failure to follow-up test results for ambulatory … Failure to Follow-Up Test Results for Ambulatory Patients: A Systematic Review. … Following up test results in a timely fashion is a recognized patient safety problem in primary care … The review also found wide variation in processes for handling test results across studies. … Failure to Follow-Up Test Results for Ambulatory Patients: A Systematic Review.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/closing-loop-test-results-reduce-communication-failures-rapid-review-evidence-practice-and
March 11, 2020 - Review
Closing the loop on test results to reduce communication failures: a rapid … Closing the loop on test results to reduce communication failures: a rapid review of evidence, practice … Incomplete or delayed test result communication can contribute to diagnostic errors, delayed treatments … authors synthesized systematic and narrative reviews from multiple perspectives discussing diagnostic test … Closing the loop on test results to reduce communication failures: a rapid review of evidence, practice
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/notification-abnormal-lab-test-results-electronic-medical-record-do-any-safety-concerns
April 04, 2011 - Study
Classic
Notification of abnormal lab test results … Notification of abnormal lab test results in an electronic medical record: do any safety concerns remain … Unreliable test result management systems are a common problem in ambulatory care , and failure (or … inability) to promptly follow up abnormal test results may lead to diagnostic errors and other safety … December 30, 2014
Ten strategies to improve management of abnormal test result alerts
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-follow-abnormal-cancer-screens-using-electronic-health-records-trust-verify-test
July 14, 2010 - Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test … Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test … Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test … July 14, 2010
Notification of abnormal lab test results in an electronic medical record … September 20, 2011
Timely follow-up of abnormal diagnostic imaging test results in an
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-perceptions-receiving-test-results-online-portals-mixed-methods-study
July 01, 2017 - Study
Patient perceptions of receiving test results via online portals: a mixed-methods … Patient perceptions of receiving test results via online portals: a mixed-methods study. … Providing test results to patients via online portals is an important patient engagement strategy. … The authors conclude that patients need additional guidance to interpret test results online. … Patient perceptions of receiving test results via online portals: a mixed-methods study.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-context-affects-electronic-health-record-based-test-result-follow-mixed-methods
April 04, 2011 - Study
How context affects electronic health record–based test result follow-up: a … How context affects electronic health record-based test result follow-up: a mixed-methods evaluation. … Failure to follow up on test results is a common source of missed or delayed diagnoses , especially … This study explored various sociotechnical factors that may contribute to missed test results. … How context affects electronic health record-based test result follow-up: a mixed-methods evaluation.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-implications-missed-test-results-hospitalised-patients-systematic-review
November 26, 2014 - Review
Classic
The safety implications of missed test results … The safety implications of missed test results for hospitalised patients: a systematic review. … Another safety area ripe for intervention is managing test results after hospital discharge. … Critical test results and results for patients moving across health care settings were highlighted as … The safety implications of missed test results for hospitalised patients: a systematic review.
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-perspectives-test-result-communication-primary-care-qualitative-study
November 20, 2015 - Study
Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative … Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative study. … Patients expressed a desire for consistent and timely test result notification and noted deficiencies … Patient perspectives on test result communication in primary care: a qualitative study. … April 14, 2011
Management of test results in family medicine offices.