Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
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Chronic pain (CP) is a common driver of emergency department (ED) visits despite the ED not being the ideal setting for CP because of increased risk of adverse events and high costs. ⋯ Patients with CP and frequent ED use present with complex pain and care experiences, requiring careful attention to management strategies and the patient-provider relationship.
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Comparative Study
Association of Magnet Nursing Status With Hospital Performance on Nationwide Quality Metrics.
Magnet Recognition is the highest distinction a healthcare organization can receive for excellence in nursing. Although Magnet status is generally associated with superior clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, its association with performance on nationwide quality metrics is currently unknown. ⋯ Level III, retrospective study.
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Early discharge from psychiatric inpatient care may pose challenges for the patient's recovery and may incite a rapid return to the hospital. This study identified demographic, clinical, and the continuing of care characteristics associated with rapid readmission into a sample of psychiatric inpatient hospitals. ⋯ Disparities in rapid readmission rates exist among state psychiatric hospitals. A national overview of the individuals with mental illness at risk of being prematurely discharged may suggests insights into quality initiatives aimed at reducing rapid readmissions into psychiatric inpatient care.