Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · May 2021
Discharge Summary Completion Timeliness and the Association of 30-Day Readmission.
This study aimed to review the association between timeliness to completion of a discharge summary to 30-day readmission to the hospital. ⋯ This study found that discharge summaries completed >7 days have an increased association with 30-day readmission rate.
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Southern medical journal · May 2021
Grit Does Not Predict Burnout among First-Year Internal Medicine Residents.
Grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, has been associated with the avoidance of burnout among residents in a number of specialties. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between grit and burnout among first-year Internal Medicine residents. ⋯ In this single-center study, grit was not associated with burnout among first-year Internal Medicine residents; however, our findings highlight the value of baseline burnout scores in helping to identify first-year residents who may be at higher risk of later burnout.
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Southern medical journal · May 2021
Descriptive Epidemiology of Pediatric Drowning Patients Presenting to a Large Southern US Children's Hospital.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and it is among the leading causes of death for children of all ages. National data show disparities in drowning risk for certain racial groups. This study aimed to describe characteristics of patients presenting after a drowning event to guide focused drowning prevention outreach efforts. ⋯ Characteristics of drowning victims may vary significantly from national data, depending on the area involved. This finding highlights the need for assessing local data to better inform local outreach. Further research is necessary to understand why such variance exists. Drowning prevention education, tailored toward pool safety and preschool-age children, should be a focus of injury prevention efforts.