2025
Virtual Patient-PCP-Hospitalist Care Transition Meeting Before Hospital Discharge
Li J, Reuter M, Schmidt J, Moore N, Forget N, Carron J, Ernest J, Williams M. Virtual Patient-PCP-Hospitalist Care Transition Meeting Before Hospital Discharge. JAMA Network Open 2025, 8: e2515848. PMID: 40512492, PMCID: PMC12166488, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.15848.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care practitionersAcceptability of Intervention MeasureIntervention appropriateness measureQuality improvement studyImprovement studyPerceptions of care coordinationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesHospital dischargeHealth care systemIncrease patient confidenceOpen-ended questionsFamily caregiversCare coordinationRelational EmpathyDischarge planningPatient feedbackCare practitionersCare questionsCare systemPatients' perceptionsMedicaid ServicesPatient confidenceHospital settingHospitalistsMain Outcomes
2023
Optimizing clinical care and training in the neonatal intensive care unit: the relationship between front line providers and physician trainees
Dyess N, Keels E, Myers P, French H, Reber K, LaTuga M, Johnston L, Scala M. Optimizing clinical care and training in the neonatal intensive care unit: the relationship between front line providers and physician trainees. Journal Of Perinatology 2023, 43: 1513-1519. PMID: 37580512, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01749-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFront-line providersNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitPediatric house staffCare unitNICU providersWay patient careDelivery roomProvider teamNurse practitionersClinical careClinical gapsPatient carePhysician assistantsPhysician traineesNICUHouse staffCareTrainee work hoursProvidersWork hoursNeonatesCurrent landscapeInfantsHospitalistsThe impact of oncology hospitalist utilization on resident education.
Bhatt S, Yao J, Gould Rothberg BE, Morris J, Parker N, Adelson K, Prsic E. The impact of oncology hospitalist utilization on resident education. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: 11034-11034. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.16_suppl.11034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospitalist serviceMedical oncologistsCancer CenterPercent of residentsU.S. cancer centersMann-Whitney U testGOC discussionsMedical oncologyCare discussionsInpatient teaching servicesOutpatient careInpatient careEligible residentsPatient careUniversity IRBFamily meetingsHospitalistsU testOncologistsStatistical significanceStudy intervalTwo-week periodCareP-valueFive-point Likert scaleOutcomes on an inpatient oncology service after the introduction of hospitalist comanagement
Morris J, Rothberg BE, Prsic E, Parker N, Weber U, Gombos E, Kottarathara M, Billingsley K, Adelson K. Outcomes on an inpatient oncology service after the introduction of hospitalist comanagement. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2023, 18: 391-397. PMID: 36891947, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayInpatient oncology serviceSmilow Cancer HospitalSeverity of illnessOncology servicesOncologists' experiencesReadmission ratesEarly dischargeHospitalist comanagementAverage LOSTime of dischargeMean discharge timeEarly discharge ratesImpact of hospitalistsRace/ethnicityDischarge dispositionMultiple admissionsCancer HospitalMAIN OUTCOMEStudy durationPatient volumeCancer typesStudy periodHospitalistsOutcomes
2022
Increasing Awareness Is Needed Among Pediatric Hospitalists About Prenatal Substance Exposure: Policy, Advocacy, and Clinical Care.
Ostfeld-Johns S, Schiff D. Increasing Awareness Is Needed Among Pediatric Hospitalists About Prenatal Substance Exposure: Policy, Advocacy, and Clinical Care. Hospital Pediatrics 2022, 12: e374-e376. PMID: 36093626, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006837.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersThe Impact of Access to Addiction Specialist on Attitudes, Beliefs and Hospital-Based Opioid Use Disorder Related Care: A Survey of Hospitalist Physicians
Calcaterra SL, Binswanger IA, Edelman EJ, McNair BK, Wakeman SE, O'Connor P. The Impact of Access to Addiction Specialist on Attitudes, Beliefs and Hospital-Based Opioid Use Disorder Related Care: A Survey of Hospitalist Physicians. Substance Abuse 2022, 43: 143-151. PMID: 32267807, PMCID: PMC7541600, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2020.1748169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderAddiction specialistsLocal treatment resourcesLife-saving treatmentBuprenorphine initiationMultivariable analysisOUD careScreening practicesHospitalist physiciansUse disordersClinical practicePatientsRelated careTreatment resourcesHospitalistsHarm reductionCareTreatmentUnited StatesSpecialistsOnline surveyHospitalizationBuprenorphineComplicationsPrescribing
2020
The Role of the Gastroenterology Hospitalist in Modern Practice.
Hughes M, Sun E, Enslin S, Kaul V. The Role of the Gastroenterology Hospitalist in Modern Practice. Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2020, 16: 571-576. PMID: 34035692, PMCID: PMC8132627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospitalist modelLength of stayCare delivery modelsHospitalized patientsEmergency departmentPatient satisfactionOutpatient procedureOutpatient scheduleSpecialized careMedicine specialistsTimely consultationHealth systemPatientsCaregiver teamHospitalistsInpatientsGastroenterologyLess disruptionDelivery modelAcuityGastroenterologistsStay
2019
Frequency of Ethical Issues on a Hospitalist Teaching Service at an Urban, Tertiary Care Center
McCarthy M, de Asua D, Gabbay E, Christos P, Fins J. Frequency of Ethical Issues on a Hospitalist Teaching Service at an Urban, Tertiary Care Center. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2019, 14: 290-293. PMID: 30897052, PMCID: PMC7343177, DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospitalist teaching serviceFrequency of ethical issuesEthical issuesClinical ethics consultationHospital ethics committeeDecision-making capacityEthics consultationEthics curriculumEthical conflictsCardiopulmonary resuscitation statusAttending hospitalistsResuscitation statusGoals of careEthics CommitteeTeaching serviceDischarge planningDaily roundsHospitalistsPain managementIssuesTertiary care centerTeaching hospitalCare centerTertiary-careServices
2017
The Rise of Hospitalists: An Opportunity for Clinical Ethics.
McCarthy M, Real de Asua D, Fins J. The Rise of Hospitalists: An Opportunity for Clinical Ethics. The Journal Of Clinical Ethics 2017, 28: 325-332. PMID: 29257769, DOI: 10.1086/jce2017284325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical ethicsMedical ethicsHospital medicineTeaching medical ethicsMedical educationHospitalist teaching serviceHistory of medicineField of hospital medicineNew forcesEthical theoryEthical communityNormative reasonsClinical ethicistsTeam of medical studentsIntellectual groundEthicsTheory-practice gapInpatient settingPatient carePerennial challengeHospitalistsRoutine issuesMedical studentsTeaching serviceClinical vignettesTeaching Clinical Ethics at the Bedside: William Osler and the Essential Role of the Hospitalist
William McCarthy M, Fins J. Teaching Clinical Ethics at the Bedside: William Osler and the Essential Role of the Hospitalist. The AMA Journal Of Ethic 2017, 19: 528. PMID: 28644781, DOI: 10.1001/journalofethics.2017.19.6.peer2-1706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient-centric medical notes: Identifying areas for improvement in the age of open medical records
Lee EH, Patel JP, Fortin AH. Patient-centric medical notes: Identifying areas for improvement in the age of open medical records. Patient Education And Counseling 2017, 100: 1608-1611. PMID: 28242141, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.02.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral internal medicine serviceTertiary care centerInternal medicine serviceCross-sectional reviewPatient-physician relationshipInpatient historyCare centerMedical recordsMedical notesMedicine serviceModifiable areasMedical jargonPatientsPersonal healthMedical acronymsSubjective descriptorsSensitive historyFacilitated accessPrevalent characteristicsAdmissionGreater numberHospitalistsPrevalenceCare under the Influence
Fins J, Knowlton S. Care under the Influence. The Hastings Center Report 2017, 47: 8-9. PMID: 28074588, DOI: 10.1002/hast.675.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsER physiciansWork-related callsImpaired physiciansAffiliated clinicsAlcohol consumptionER doctorsPhysiciansElevated liver enzymesEmergency roomMedical historyBlood alcohol levelsLab resultsDrinking of waterLiver enzymesHospitalistsAlcohol levelsDrinkingInternistsStairsDoctorsAlcoholAdmitting
2015
Sepsis: An update in management
Galen BT, Sankey C. Sepsis: An update in management. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2015, 10: 746-752. PMID: 26218572, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2435.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsIntensive care unitMortality/complicationsManagement of sepsisEvidence-based careHospital mortalitySepsis survivorshipSevere sepsisSepsis bundleCare unitVolume resuscitationSepsis researchEarly recognitionPivotal studiesDisease spectrumSepsisClinical practiceMedicine practitionersEvidence baseHospitalistsSignificant findingsReview articleSource controlComplicationsPatientsResuscitationNavigating venous access: A guide for hospitalists
Simonov M, Pittiruti M, Rickard CM, Chopra V. Navigating venous access: A guide for hospitalists. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2015, 10: 471-478. PMID: 25755150, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous access devicesVenous accessVascular accessAppropriate vascular accessHospital-based careRelevant anatomical considerationsInpatient providersHospital settingAnatomical considerationsClinical experienceRelative indicationsFrontline cliniciansAccess devicesContraindicationsPatientsAvailable dataCliniciansHospitalistsCare
2014
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults: A brief review and ethical considerations for nonspecialist health providers and hospitalists
Meltzer E, Ivascu N, Acres C, Stark M, Kirkpatrick J, Paul S, Sedrakyan A, Fins J. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adults: A brief review and ethical considerations for nonspecialist health providers and hospitalists. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2014, 9: 808-813. PMID: 25332093, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2262.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationMembrane oxygenationVA-ECMOTreated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenationManaging extracorporeal membrane oxygenationVenoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenationVenovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenationProvision of ECMODiscontinuation of treatmentConsistent with patient preferencesClinical responseRespiratory failureGoals of careHeart failureCardiac arrestCo-manage patientsCounseling familiesPatient preferencesPatientsPatient referralHealth providersHealthcare providersEthical considerationsHospitalistsProviders
2012
Hospitalist utilization and hospital performance on 6 publicly reported patient outcomes
Goodrich K, Krumholz HM, Conway PH, Lindenauer P, Auerbach AD. Hospitalist utilization and hospital performance on 6 publicly reported patient outcomes. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2012, 7: 482-488. PMID: 22689448, PMCID: PMC3531241, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.1943.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionPercentage of patientsHeart failurePatient outcomesOutcome measuresPresence of hospitalistsReadmission measuresCongestive heart failureCross-sectional studyMultivariable regression modelsComparison of hospitalQuality outcome measuresReadmission ratesIndependent predictorsMyocardial infarctionInpatient careHospitalist serviceHospitalist useMedical conditionsHospital personnelHospitalist programHospitalistsHospitalExpectation of improvementOutcomes
2011
Who’s Behind an HCAHPS Score?
Wild DM, Kwon N, Dutta S, Tessier-Sherman B, Woddor N, Sipsma HL, Rizzo T, Bradley EH. Who’s Behind an HCAHPS Score? The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2011, 37: 461-ap3. PMID: 22013820, DOI: 10.1016/s1553-7250(11)37059-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician typeIndividual physician behaviorHospital Consumer AssessmentHealth care providersEmergency medicine physiciansTypes of physiciansOverall scoreSpearman correlation coefficientPatient ratingsPhysician communicationCare providersMedicine physiciansPatient experienceHCAHPS scoresPatientsPhysician behaviorEM physiciansPhysiciansConsumer AssessmentSystem surveySpecialists' scoresHospitalistsTeam communicationMixed-method studyScoresA comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culture
Pettker CM, Thung SF, Raab CA, Donohue KP, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. A comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culture. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: 216.e1-216.e6. PMID: 21376160, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient safety programPatient safety committeeSafety Attitudes QuestionnaireSafety programSafety cultureObstetric hospitalistsStaff membersSafety climatePerceptions of managementImproved safety climateSafety CommitteeNursesAttitudes QuestionnaireSignificant improvementSafetyTeamwork cultureHospitalistsStress recognition
2010
Assessing patient perceptions of hospitalist communication skills using the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT)
Ferranti D, Makoul G, Forth V, Rauworth J, Lee J, Williams M. Assessing patient perceptions of hospitalist communication skills using the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT). Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2010, 5: 522-527. PMID: 21162155, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.787.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunication Assessment ToolPatients' perceptionsHospital medicine serviceCross-sectional studyAcademic medical centerAssessment toolHospitalist communicationPatient surveyMedical CenterMedicine servicePatientsDirect careAge 18Communication skillsPatient talkOverall scale reliabilityHospitalistsCAT itemsTargeted trainingIncreasing percentageTeaching serviceExcellent ratingScale reliabilityPercentageLower ratings
2007
Common myths about caring for patients with terminal illness: Opportunities to improve care in the hospital setting
Cherlin E, Morris V, Morris J, Johnson‐Hurzeler R, Sullivan GM, Bradley EH. Common myths about caring for patients with terminal illness: Opportunities to improve care in the hospital setting. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2007, 2: 357-365. PMID: 18080336, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of careTerminal illnessEnd of lifeIll patientsLarge academic medical centerAcademic medical centerSpecific clinical knowledgeAppropriate painOpioid therapySymptom controlSymptom managementMedical CenterHospital settingLife carePatientsHospiceIllnessFuture interventionsCareHospitalistsSuch physiciansClinical knowledgePainPhysiciansCommon myths
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