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Abstract Number: 72
A Pilot to Improve Identification, Treatment, and Prevention of Delirium in a Hospital Medicine/orthopedic Surgical Comanagement Patient Population
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Delirium is a problem that can be dangerous for patients and costly for hospitals. Despite its high prevalence, the identification and treatment can often be delayed because of its ability to mimic other illnesses. According to a 2006 Cochrane Systemic Review, delirium may affect 60% of frail elderly people in the hospital, and among […]
Abstract Number: 72
ANTICHOLINERGIC COGNITIVE BURDEN AS A PREDICTIVE FACTOR FOR IN-HOSPITAL MORTALITY IN OLDER PATIENTS IN KOREA
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: In medical care for older patients, the presence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) is associated with increased adverse outcomes [1, 2]. A wide range of medications with anticholinergic properties affects cognitive states of older patients have been regarded as PIMs [1, 3]. We purposed to assess clinical impact of anticholinergic cognitive burden on clinical […]
Abstract Number: 235
Clopidogrel Hypersensitivity Reaction After Placement of a Drug‐Eluting Stent
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 65‐year‐old white man with a history of coronary artery disease was admitted with acute coronary syndrome. He underwent a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with placement of an everolimus drug‐eluting stent and was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy with both aspirin and clopidogrel. He returned 6 days later with a skin rash. He […]
Abstract Number: 235
PROVIDING MEDICATIONS AT HOSPITAL DISCHARGE TO IMPROVE MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND READMISSIONS
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Hospital readmissions are an important marker of healthcare quality, reflecting worse patient outcomes and resulting in millions of dollars of penalties annually. Medication nonadherence is an important driver of hospital readmissions, with one significant factor being difficulty obtaining medications after discharge. The difficulty could be due to copays, availability, or transportation to a local […]
Abstract Number: 288
An Unusual Cause of Pleuritic Chest Pain
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 43‐year‐old woman presented with acute pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. She had no medical history or medications besides day 6 of 7 of nitrofurantoin for UTI. She had had a 4‐hour flight earlier in the day and noted dyspnea when using stairs at home. She went to sleep and woke […]
Abstract Number: 288
RATE OF MEDICATION DISCREPANCIES IN DISCHARGE DOCUMENTATION
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: The hospital discharge process is challenging and opportune for human error. Medication discrepancies continue to be a patient-safety problem, exacerbated with the multiple sources of discharge medication documentation. Medication discrepancies may lead to medication errors and may contribute to adverse drug events with potential subsequent healthcare utilization and cost. Discharge medications can be listed […]
Abstract Number: 1205
TRAINEE UNDERSTANDING OF AND INTERACTION WITH OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Patient out-of-pocket costs are a critical consideration when providing care as they can represent a substantial portion of a patient’s income and when they are exceedingly high can become a barrier to care. We sought to better understand Physician interaction with and reaction to out-of-pocket costs at the trainee level. Methods: A nineteen-question survey […]
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