Articles: patient-satisfaction.
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Comparative Study
Health system responsiveness: comparison of different levels of medical institutions in Kunshan City, China.
Evaluation of health system responsiveness (HSR) can improve patient satisfaction, promote health equity and enhance the quality of health services. ⋯ By comparing the HSR of hospitals at different levels, the study identified areas for improvement. Particularly, urgent improvements are needed in prompt attention, communication, basic amenities, social support and the choice of healthcare providers.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Chewing gum to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients: a multicenter randomized trial.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is common after general anesthesia, with consequences for patient outcomes, satisfaction with care, and healthcare costs. The aim was to compare a new treatment, chewing gum, with a widely used intravenous agent, ondansetron, to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients in the postanesthesia care unit. ⋯ Chewing gum cannot be recommended as an alternative to ondansetron for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients administered antiemetic prophylaxis.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Mar 2025
ReviewHome Hospitalization in Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer and Dementia: A Systematic Review.
Home hospitalization (HHOSP) is an alternative care model aimed at alleviating pressure on healthcare systems and catering to the increasing patient population. It aligns with the preference for home-based palliative care (PALC) and end-of-life care. ⋯ The findings highlight HHOSP's potential as an alternative for delivering PALC, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving patient and caregiver satisfaction. Despite heterogeneity in study designs and outcomes, HHOSP aligns with patient and caregiver preferences, enhancing the quality of end-of-life care. Further standardized research is needed to optimize HHOSP implementation.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Mar 2025
LetterThe Benefits of Virtual Reality Travel on Symptom Burden and Mental Health of Hemodialysis Patients.
Hemodialysis (HD) patients often face a heavy symptom burden, low subjective well-being, and high perceived stress. Traditional nonpharmacological interventions have limited effectiveness in improving this situation. Virtual reality (VR) technology, as an emerging approach, has shown significant advantages in alleviating symptom burden and enhancing mental health. ⋯ [www.chictr.org.cn], identifier [ChiCTR2400082781].
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Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are increasingly common venues for same-day neurosurgical procedures, allowing for cost-effective, high-quality patient care. We present the first and largest series of patients undergoing diagnostic cerebral angiography at an ASC to demonstrate the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of outpatient endovascular care. ⋯ We found that diagnostic cerebral angiography performed at our ASC was safe and effective for patient care. In addition, all survey respondents (71.6% of those provided the survey) reported highest levels of satisfaction. The integration of neuroendovascular procedures into ASCs potentially offers a cost-effective and highly efficient option in an evolving economic landscape.