Development and Validation of the COVID-19 Hospitalized Patient Deterioration Index
December 22nd 2023The authors developed and validated an accurate, well-calibrated, easy-to-implement COVID-19 hospitalized patient deterioration index to identify patients at high or low risk of clinical deterioration.
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Satisfaction With Care After Reducing Opioids for Chronic Pain
June 8th 2018There is no significant association between unfavorable patient satisfaction and opioid reductions for chronic pain, but encounters with unestablished providers may slightly impair satisfaction when reducing opioids.
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Improving Antibiotic Stewardship: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial
November 21st 2017The authors assessed the effect of provider education and clinical decision support (CDS) on antibiotic prescribing for acute sinusitis. Education and CDS improved antibiotic stewardship and changed diagnosis patterns.
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Low-Value Antibiotic Prescribing and Clinical Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction
October 13th 2017Antibiotics are not required to achieve high patient satisfaction. Patient age, chronic conditions, and an established patient–provider relationship influence satisfaction with acute care.
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