Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Aug 2020
Chemotherapy Wait Times in a Network of Pediatric Oncology Clinics.
Patient satisfaction with medical care delivery is an important aspect of value-based health care. Providers strive to provide optimal patient satisfaction. Among a network of ambulatory pediatric oncology affiliate clinics, we conducted patient satisfaction surveys and found that the lowest scores were related to delays in the administration of chemotherapy. ⋯ Wait times for chemotherapy administration were reduced in each clinic by 7% to 15%, exceeding the preestablished goal of a 5% reduction without affecting patient safety. Patient satisfaction for chemotherapy wait times was also marginally increased. In conclusion, implementation of quality improvement interventions across a clinical network can improve specific aspects of patient satisfaction, thereby improving the overall patient experience.
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Aug 2020
Clinical TrialVenous Thromboembolism After Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Placement in Children With Acute Leukemia: A Single-center Retrospective Cohort Study.
To explore the incidence rate and characteristics of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) after peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) placement in children with acute leukemia (AL). ⋯ The incidence rates of symptomatic VTE after PICC placement in children with AL in our center were relatively low and acceptable. For patients with AML, PICC placement plays the most important role in venous thrombosis. However, in patients with ALL, the potential risk factors were more complex.