Search results for "Mental health"
Recognize, respond to restrictive eating disorders
Hiding food, exercising discreetly, and manipulating feeding tubes are just a few behaviors hospitalists may have to address.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/20/recognize-respond-to-restrictive-eating-disorders.htm
20 Mar 2024
Could less be more in care transitions?
Interventions to improve the quality of care transitions may work better when they are less complex, say researchers who offer some ideas for future efforts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/01/31/could-less-be-more-in-care-transitions.htm
31 Jan 2024
Clinicians team up to combat burnout
Online group coaching for women trainees decreased burnout symptoms.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/01/10/clinicians-team-up-to-combat-burnout.htm
10 Jan 2024
Resilience, work-life balance contribute to resident flourishing, survey finds
Peer support and camaraderie between residents and a clear shared mission of the residency program were associated with greater flourishing, according to a survey of internal medicine residents in three states.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/20/resilience-work-life-balance-contribute-to-resident-flourishing-survey-finds.htm
20 Dec 2023
Considering ketamine
Evidence is limited, but low-dose ketamine may be an appropriate adjunct or alternative to opioids for certain patients in pain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/02/free/considering-ketamine.htm
2 Aug 2023
Pushing back on physical restraints
Pause before ordering restraints and definitely don't forget that a patient has been placed in them, says a researcher who has found disparities in use among medical inpatients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/26/pushing-back-on-physical-restraints.htm
26 Jul 2023
At a year, after-effects of COVID-19 hospitalization other than VTE similar to flu, sepsis
Compared to patients hospitalized with flu or sepsis, those with COVID-19 had increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), stroke, depression, and anxiety in the 30 days after discharge, but over a year, only the risk for VTE was significantly elevated.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/28/free/at-a-year-after-effects-of-covid-19-hospitalization-other-than-vte-similar-to-flu-sepsis.htm
28 Jun 2023
Women in academia report more sexual harassment, negative work climates, survey finds
Women had more negative experiences compared to men, other minorities, and those identifying as LGBTQ+, a survey found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/14/women-in-academia-report-more-sexual-harassment-negative-work-climates-survey-finds.htm
14 Jun 2023
New recommendations offer best practices for hospitalist wellness
The CARES framework (checklist, assessment, relationship, evaluation, safety) provides guidance for hospitals on optimizing their interventions to support clinicians' well-being.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/15/free/new-recommendations-offer-best-practices-for-hospitalist-wellness.htm
15 Feb 2023
The carbon footprint of care
Health care organizations' emissions are working against their efforts to improve health, and it's time for change, an expert says.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/07/the-carbon-footprint-of-care.htm
7 Dec 2022