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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedMouch CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R
Sleep patterns and quality among inpatients recovering from elective surgery: a mixed-method study.
This study examined sleep quality and barriers to sleep among adult hospital inpatients recovering from elective surgery. A quantitative survey was used followed by a qualitative phone interview with a subsample of participants. Of 113 eligible patients, 102 (90%) completed the survey. Less than half reported sleeping well the night prior to surgery and 93% reported less sleep in the hospital compared to home. A median of 5 (4-7) interruptions were reported each night. Patients with more than three interruptions were likely to report poor sleep compared with those who had three or less. Barriers to sleep included staff interruptions and roommate noise but not pain. Patients interviewed suggested improved timing and knowledge of interruptions or use of noise-reduction aids that would facilitate sleep.
AHRQ-funded; HS026030.
Citation: Mouch CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R CA, Baskin AS, Yearling R .
Sleep patterns and quality among inpatients recovering from elective surgery: a mixed-method study.
J Surg Res 2020 Oct;254:268-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.04.032..
Keywords: Sleep Problems, Surgery, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Inpatient Care, Hospitals, Patient Experience
Ehlers AP, Khor S, Cizik AM
Use of patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction for quality assessments.
This study investigated the relationship between PROs and satisfaction among spine surgery patients. The authors hypothesized that there would be significant disparities between patient satisfaction and PROs at the 1-year postoperative time point. The study found that overall, patients undergoing elective lumbar spine surgery reported being satisfied with outcomes, but the reported responses in PROs were much more variable.
AHRQ-funded; HS020025.
Citation: Ehlers AP, Khor S, Cizik AM .
Use of patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction for quality assessments.
Am J Manag Care 2017 Oct;23(10):618-22..
Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Experience, Quality of Care, Surgery, Outcomes, Orthopedics
Waljee JF, Dimick JB
Do patient-reported outcomes correlate with clinical outcomes following surgery?
This study examines whether patient-reported outcomes (PROs) correlate with clinical outcomes following surgery. PROs are distinct from clinical outcomes and represent a potential indicator of performance that can be targeted to improve quality of care. Future studies that examine the influence of measurement techniques, case mix, and disease characteristics on PROs will inform efforts to routinely and efficiently integrate these critical outcomes into existing strategies to capture treatment effectiveness and quality of care for surgical conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023313.
Citation: Waljee JF, Dimick JB .
Do patient-reported outcomes correlate with clinical outcomes following surgery?
Adv Surg 2017 Sep;51(1):141-50. doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2017.03.011..
Keywords: Quality of Care, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery, Patient Experience, Quality Measures