Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Subcutaneous methylnaltrexone for treatment of acute opioid-induced constipation: phase 2 study in rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery.
Methylnaltrexone has been shown to be effective for treating opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in chronic settings, but its effects on acute OIC have not been studied. ⋯ Methylnaltrexone was generally well tolerated and was active in inducing laxation in this study of patients experiencing acute OIC following orthopedic surgery.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Patient satisfaction with hospital care provided by hospitalists and primary care physicians.
Compared to hospital care provided by primary care physicians (PCPs), the hospitalist model provides equal-to-superior efficiency and outcomes; however, little is known about how the model affects patient satisfaction. ⋯ Patients appear similarly satisfied with inpatient care provided by several hospitalist models and by primary care physicians.