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Abstract Number: 69
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Care of complex patients are a daily challenge in the hospital setting, with a direct impact on the health care costs. Although there is no standard definition of a “complex” patient, we can argue that they are patients who need more time and resources during their care process. Age and comorbidities are probably important […]
Abstract Number: D1
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia affects up to 86% of hospitalized patients with dementia. Texture-modified food and thickened fluids are the mainstay of dysphagia management in patients with dementia, yet data on whether these diets improve clinical outcomes is lacking. Using a mixed methods approach, this study aimed to evaluate the following: 1) adherence to dysphagia diets […]
Abstract Number: M1
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 47-year-old woman with lupus presented with one week of urinary frequency and dysuria. Over the prior year, she had pelvic pain, night sweats, 20 pounds of unintentional weight loss, and eight episodes of pan-susceptible E. coli urinary tract infections (UTIs), each successfully treated. Her chronic medications were prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, and azathioprine.A computed […]
Abstract Number: 151
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The Center for Health Evaluations, Education, Research and Engagement (CHEVERE) study is a research program at Lincoln Hospital designed to explore the cultural, social and psychological factors that either facilitate or serve as barriers to behavioral change in the South Bronx community. The focus of our Phase II, non-blinded, prospective study is to develop […]
Abstract Number: 157
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Clinical decision making pathways (pathways) embedded within electronic medical record (EMR) systems are an innovative tool intended to assist providers in diagnosing and managing patient conditions. Pathways provide clinical decision trees with the ability access online risk score calculators and select orders for lab and imaging tests, medications, and consultations. Studies have shown that […]
Abstract Number: 241
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Hospitalized older adults are increasingly referred to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for post-acute care following hospitalization. However, whether hospitalized older adults are enabled to make high-quality decisions about different post-acute care options is unclear. This is important because a high-quality decision aligned with patient values and expectations may lead to a better match of […]
Abstract Number: 246
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Hospital admissions are the majority contributor to the cost in caring for diabetes, accounting for about 40% of the costs. As most hospital reimbursements are based upon diagnosis-related groups, hospitals have strong financial incentives for quicker discharges to control length of stay and costs. This can limit the time available to develop a comprehensive […]
Abstract Number: 249
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Following a hospitalization, older adults, their caregivers, and clinicians caring for them face a complex decision regarding post-acute care (PAC). The purpose of PAC, delivered by a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or home health (HH), is to support the recovery of patients after hospital discharge. However, the transition to PAC is a vulnerable time […]
Abstract Number: 257
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The Obesity Paradox postulates that obesity is a protective factor against mortality in certain chronic conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and congestive heart failure. Although this paradox is established in CKD, few studies have analyzed the paradox in acute kidney injury (AKI). There are both short and long term ramifications to AKI […]
Abstract Number: 276
SHM Converge 2023
Background: The VA, like many health care systems, seeks to meet the needs of a rapidly growing older adult population. The transition from hospital to post-hospital care – particularly in older adults- is increasingly common, but unfortunately is high-risk and low-value. Further, 85% of older adults choosing a skilled nursing facility had a higher-quality facility […]