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Abstract Number: 3
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Ultrasonography is a safe, non-invasive bedside tool used by providers to obtain real-time, dynamic images to support diagnostic guidance, therapeutic decisions, and procedural success. Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has demonstrated improved outcomes in states of critical illness such as trauma or shock and enhanced the command and accuracy of procedural skills. Despite these important measures, […]
Abstract Number: 18
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Clinicians are not always effective communicators. Communication skill training provided to students, fellows, and faculty is inconsistent.1 However, system-wide relationship-centered communication skills training can improve patient satisfaction scores, reduce burnout, and improve physician empathy.2 Thus, our study’s objective was to determine if a voluntary one-day skills-based communication course could improve provider knowledge, confidence, and […]
Abstract Number: 21
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Communication between patients, nurses and physicians is vital to patient care. Prior studies have shown that a substantial number of hospitalized patients do not understand their care plan and that physician-nurse co-location or time spent communicating have little impact on physician-nurse concordance of plan of care. To our knowledge, there have been no prior […]
Abstract Number: 72
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: The prevalence of gout has risen in recent decades despite advancements in therapeutic options due to several reasons, including lack of adherence to treatment guidelines by physicians and patients’ poor perception and adherence to therapy. We aim to assess the beliefs and knowledge of gout management in Internal Medicine residents, to investigate the gaps, […]
Abstract Number: 85
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Delirium, an acute cognitive disturbance prevalent in up to 58% of older hospitalized adults, poses serious health risks, longer hospital stays, and increased mortality (1). Identifying and screening for delirium is hindered by barriers such as limited awareness, inadequate education, and lack of prioritization among healthcare providers. This project aimed to gauge opportunities to […]
Abstract Number: 244
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare, but there is limited data on clinicians’ perceptions and preparedness regarding AI in medical practice. This survey aimed to understand clinicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of healthcare providers with AI tools in healthcare. This is crucial as the adoption of AI in healthcare can enhance […]