2023
Providing 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
2021
Tylenol or acetaminophen: a recurrent fixed drug eruption perpetuated through the use of inconsistent drug terminology
Federman D, Gruen JA, Merchant N. Tylenol or acetaminophen: a recurrent fixed drug eruption perpetuated through the use of inconsistent drug terminology. BMJ Case Reports 2021, 14: e241908. PMID: 34344644, PMCID: PMC8336122, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-241908.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2020
Atypical case of Miller-Fisher syndrome presenting with severe dysphagia and weight loss
Patel K, Nussbaum E, Sico J, Merchant N. Atypical case of Miller-Fisher syndrome presenting with severe dysphagia and weight loss. BMJ Case Reports 2020, 13: e234316. PMID: 32467120, PMCID: PMC7259814, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-234316.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsMiller Fisher syndromeAtypical casesLower extremity muscle weaknessWeight lossExtremity muscle weaknessFormal swallow evaluationThorough neurological examinationResolution of symptomsAlbuminocytological dissociationIntravenous immunoglobulinPresenting symptomProgressive dysphagiaSevere dysphagiaSwallow evaluationSymptom onsetExtraocular movementsNeurological examinationMuscle weaknessPhysical examinationAntibody titresDysphagiaCerebrospinal fluidGait stabilityPatientsSyndromeRate of Preventable Mortality in Hospitalized Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Rodwin BA, Bilan VP, Merchant NB, Steffens CG, Grimshaw AA, Bastian LA, Gunderson CG. Rate of Preventable Mortality in Hospitalized Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2020, 35: 2099-2106. PMID: 31965525, PMCID: PMC7351940, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05592-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInpatient deathPreventable mortalityPreventable deathsMortality rateHospital mortality rateLife expectancyRandom-effects modelSystematic literature searchNumber of deathsWeb of ScienceHospital deathAdult patientsHospitalized patientsResultsSixteen studiesCase seriesPooled rateCochrane LibraryInclusion criteriaPatientsMeta-AnalysisSystematic reviewLiterature searchData extractionMortalityDeath
2017
Bedside Rounds Valued But Not Preferred
Merchant NB, Federman DG. Bedside Rounds Valued But Not Preferred. Southern Medical Journal 2017, 110: 531-537. PMID: 28771651, DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000000689.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-friendly languagePatient-centered careClinical skillsTrainees' clinical skillsPatient confusionMajor barrierPatient careBedside roundsPrior exposurePhysiciansPhysical examination skillsQualtrics survey toolResidency programsFive-point Likert scaleExamination skillsTrainee educationProlongationCareSurvey toolBDRLikert scaleResidentsPotential concernOral presentationsPatients