2023
Perceived Gaps in Knowledge for the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellow: the Results of a National Needs-Assessment Survey
Nabi W, Windish D, Beasley M. Perceived Gaps in Knowledge for the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellow: the Results of a National Needs-Assessment Survey. Journal Of Cardiac Failure 2023, 30: 516-519. PMID: 38000732, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2023.11.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced heart failureHeart failureMechanical circulatory supportMedical knowledge competencyNational needs assessment surveyHeart transplantationPulmonary hypertensionCirculatory supportProgram directorsNeeds assessment surveyCardiology fellowsFellowship trainingCardiologyFellowship programsAdditional trainingAssessment surveyFailureMedical competenciesCurrent adequacyHypertensionPatientsTransplantationFellowsFuture fellowsProviding Structured Real-Time Feedback on Postdischarge Outcomes Using Electronic Health Record Data
Zegarek M, Holleck J, Merchant N, Windish D, Hay S. Providing Structured Real-Time Feedback on Postdischarge Outcomes Using Electronic Health Record Data. Southern Medical Journal 2023, 116: 305-311. PMID: 36863053, DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001522.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostdischarge outcomesTransitions of carePoor patient outcomesInternal medicine residentsPatient outcomesInpatient rotationsMedicine residentsElectronic health record dataTime of dischargeHealth record dataElectronic health recordsDischarge planningFuture practiceFree-text responsesPostintervention surveysHealth recordsRecord dataOutcomesAdditional staffPatientsMedical student participants
2019
Collaboration of Internal Medicine Physicians with Patients and Other Health Care Providers in the Diagnostic Process
Wijesekera TP, Sanders L, Windish DM. Collaboration of Internal Medicine Physicians with Patients and Other Health Care Providers in the Diagnostic Process. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2019, 34: 1083-1085. PMID: 30847830, PMCID: PMC6614291, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-04865-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Geographic Localization of Housestaff Inpatients Improves Patient–Provider Communication, Satisfaction, and Culture of Safety
Olson DP, Fields BG, Windish DM. Geographic Localization of Housestaff Inpatients Improves Patient–Provider Communication, Satisfaction, and Culture of Safety. Journal For Healthcare Quality 2013, 37: 363-73. PMID: 26042748, DOI: 10.1111/jhq.12054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient knowledgeCulture of safetySingle inpatient wardPercent of patientsGeneral medicine wardsPatient-provider communicationReadmission ratesMedicine wardsNurses' opinionsPatient satisfactionInpatient wardsNurses' job satisfactionProvider satisfactionPatient experiencePatientsPatient safetyPhysiciansInterprofessional communicationHospitalizationLocalization of patientsWardsDiagnosisSafetyAverage lengthNational changes
2011
Optimal Methods to Screen Men and Women for Intimate Partner Violence: Results From an Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic
Kapur NA, Windish DM. Optimal Methods to Screen Men and Women for Intimate Partner Violence: Results From an Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2011, 26: 2335-2352. PMID: 21712340, DOI: 10.1177/0886260510383034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInternal MedicineInternship and ResidencyLogistic ModelsMaleMedical History TakingMiddle AgedPsychological TestsSex OffensesSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationViolenceYoung AdultConceptsInternal medicine residency continuity clinicsResidency continuity clinicsSelf-administered questionnairePartner violence screenContinuity clinicMultivariable logistic regression modelIntimate partner violence screeningGroup of patientsPrimary care providersPrimary care settingPartner violence screeningIPV prevalenceCross-sectional studyLogistic regression modelsFace clinical encountersAdult patientsFemale patientsResident clinicScreen menCare settingsHigher oddsCare providersViolence screeningPatientsScreening instrumentAssociation of Patient Recognition of Inpatient Physicians with Knowledge and Satisfaction
Windish DM, Olson DP. Association of Patient Recognition of Inpatient Physicians with Knowledge and Satisfaction. Journal For Healthcare Quality 2011, 33: 44-49. PMID: 22414019, DOI: 10.1111/j.1945-1474.2010.00123.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercent of patientsPatient recognitionReadmission ratesPatient knowledgeHospital Consumer AssessmentKnowledge of diagnosisCross-sectional surveyKnowledge of providersPatient satisfactionInpatient physiciansHospital providersHealthcare providersMultivariate analysisPatientsCare decisionsConsumer AssessmentSystem surveyCareDiagnosisProvider rolesComplete involvementProvider namesProvidersAssociationPercent
2010
Communication Discrepancies Between Physicians and Hospitalized Patients
Olson DP, Windish DM. Communication Discrepancies Between Physicians and Hospitalized Patients. JAMA Internal Medicine 2010, 170: 1302-1307. PMID: 20696951, DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient knowledgeInpatient careExperiences of inpatientsPatient-physician communicationInternal medicine residentsPhysician assessmentNew medicationsPatient awarenessMain physicianPatient's perspectivePhysician impressionDecreased qualityHospital SurveyPatients' fearsMost physiciansPatientsPhysiciansAdverse effectsCareMedicine residentsHouse staffMedicationsSignificant differencesTwo-thirdsDiagnosis
2008
Providers’ Perceptions of Relationships and Professional Roles when Caring for Patients who Leave the Hospital Against Medical Advice
Windish DM, Ratanawongsa N. Providers’ Perceptions of Relationships and Professional Roles when Caring for Patients who Leave the Hospital Against Medical Advice. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2008, 23: 1698. PMID: 18648890, PMCID: PMC2533363, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-008-0728-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital AMAMedical adviceProviders' perceptionsProvider experiencePatient-provider discussionsInternal medicine cliniciansPatient-provider communicationAdverse health outcomesYears of agePatient-centered communicationInternal medicine residentsWard attendingsCommunity hospitalPatient concernsHospitalist physiciansMedical conditionsMedicine cliniciansProfessional roleConclusionOur studyPatientsDecisional conflictHealth outcomesProviders' beliefsPhysician assistantsSuboptimal communication