Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Observational StudyThe impact of weekend admission and changes in treating team on patient flow and outcomes in adults admitted to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia.
The effect of workflow factors, such as timing of admission and changes in treating team, on patient outcomes remains inconclusive. ⋯ These results suggest workflow factors can negatively impact both health service and patient outcomes. Systems interventions aimed at improving out of hours service and reducing changes in treating team should be considered.