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Abstract Number: 41
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: An 89-year-old man with coronary artery disease, hypertension, and osteoarthritis presented with acute-onset severe posterior neck pain, with no viral prodrome. The patient reported experiencing generalized weakness and associated headache, but denied any fevers, chills, cough, myalgia, joint pain, ulcers or rashes. Additionally, he did not report any photophobia, phonophobia, changes in vision, […]
Abstract Number: 42
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Backup systems (jeopardy) are utilized by hospital medicine programs to staff clinical services in the cases of illness, leave and unexpected increases in clinical volumes. In the context of increasing hospitalist burnout and increased staffing needs during and after the COVID pandemic, a focus on how jeopardy contributes to clinician experience has emerged as […]
Abstract Number: 43
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Patient-centered communication has been associated with positive patient outcomes such as improved patient understanding and adherence to therapy. Teaching patient-centered care (PCC) and communication throughout a hospital stay, with an emphasis on understanding each patient’s perspective and circumstances, is a focus on one of four general inpatient medicine services at our hospital. We did […]
Abstract Number: 44
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Human trafficking is a serious problem and healthcare workers are in a position to intervene. This study sought to determine the knowledge levels of healthcare providers who are most likely to be in direct contact with a victim of human trafficking. Methods: An anonymous survey assessing knowledge of specific topics of human trafficking was […]
Abstract Number: 49
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Developing effective tools which enhance patient-physician communication is crucial to improving the patient experience. Existing research has shown that there are several components which are central to effective communication, including creating a good interpersonal relationship, facilitating exchange of information, and including patients in decision making. Based on our experience at an underserved community hospital […]
Abstract Number: 51
SHM Converge 2024
Case Presentation: A 12-year-old Caucasian male with no significant medical history presented with a 6-day history of bilateral leg pain following a soccer game. As an avid soccer player, he had experienced similar episodes over the past three years, managed previously as “growing pains” with NSAIDs and acetaminophen. However, this presentation raised concern for an […]
Abstract Number: 57
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Academic hospitalists have identified teaching learners as the most fulfilling aspect of their jobs. Components of effective clinical education include teaching at the bedside and giving feedback. To enhance and develop the teaching and professional developmental skills of early-career hospitalists, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), and […]
Abstract Number: 64
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: New onset third degree or complete heart block (CHB) is a medical emergency and usually requires permanent pacemaker. CHB can be caused by cardiac ischemia or non-ischemic conditions such as infiltrative diseases or fibrosis. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics associated with ischemic versus non ischemic causes of complete […]
Abstract Number: 64
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Feedback in clinical training is essential to reinforce positive behaviors and to provide areas for improvement. Numeric ratings from student performance evaluations are helpful but are not sufficient to guide the learner about where they may be excelling and where they may need additional development. Narrative written feedback both reinforces verbal feedback and provides […]
Abstract Number: 66
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Feedback on clinical management and diagnostic accuracy may enhance physicians’ learning and reduce diagnostic error. Residents on night admitting rotations rarely receive feedback on their clinical management and seldom have the opportunity to reflect on their patients’ clinical courses. Barriers include the lack of a structured approach to feedback and reflection, discontinuous training environments, […]