2023
Implementation of a Standardized Shared Decision-making Bundle to Improve Communication Practices in the Neurocritical Care Unit
Waseem H, Keegan J, Farrell K, Hwang D, Oliver B, Olm-Shipman C, Pepin R, Mecchella J. Implementation of a Standardized Shared Decision-making Bundle to Improve Communication Practices in the Neurocritical Care Unit. Neurology Clinical Practice 2023, 13: e200120. PMID: 36865641, PMCID: PMC9973293, DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000200120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchShared decision-makingSDM conversationsNeurocritical care unitInstitute for Healthcare Improvement's ModelHealth care team membersPlan-Do-Study-Act cyclesPlan-Do-Study-ActCare team membersQuality improvement initiativesElectronic medical recordsPrimary outcome measureInterprofessional teamConsultation ratesSDM practicesIdentified barriersImproved documentationImprovement initiativesLength of stayPatient's familyTeam workflowImprove communicationOutcome measuresPatient preferencesFamily goalsDocumentation tools
2018
Dedicated Afternoon Rounds for ICU Patients’ Families and Family Satisfaction With Care
Weber U, Johnson J, Anderson N, Knies AK, Nhundu B, Bautista C, Huang KB, Hamza M, White J, Coppola A, Akgün KM, Greer DM, Marcolini EG, Gilmore EJ, Petersen NH, Timario N, Poskus K, Sheth KN, Hwang DY. Dedicated Afternoon Rounds for ICU Patients’ Families and Family Satisfaction With Care. Critical Care Medicine 2018, 46: 602-611. PMID: 29300237, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002963.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall family satisfactionNeuroscience ICUFamily satisfactionCoordination of careAfternoon roundsICU admissionPrimary outcomeICU patientsBedside visitsMean prePostimplementation designComfort measuresPatient's familySecondary analysisICUPatientsCareNursing leadersScoresFamily supportFamily membersWeeksEmotional supportPreComplete satisfaction
2013
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Hwang D, Robinson J, Bautista C, White J, McAnaney M, Coppola A, Poskus K. 830. Critical Care Medicine 2013, 41: a207. DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000440068.30206.00.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchICU experienceExact testIntensive care unit patientsOngoing research protocolsAPACHE II scoreCare unit patientsTime of dischargeLength of stayFormal family meetingsFisher's exact testPrevious ICU experienceFamily membersNeuroscience ICUNICU admissionII scoreICU carePatient ageUnit patientsICU patientsCurrent admissionInsurance statusConsecutive cohortCritical carePatient's familyICU