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01-07-2014 | Capsule Commentary

Capsule Commentary on Singh et al., A Qualitative Evaluation of Geographical Localization of Hospitalists: How Unintended Consequences May Impact Quality

Author: Shuhei Hattori, M.D.

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 7/2014

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This study qualitatively assessed the impact of co-locating hospitalists and nurses on patient care.1 Using focus groups, nurse and provider participants reported a positive impact, mediated by proximity and improved communication. Focus groups also developed a conceptual model demonstrating how geographic localization could affect several key elements of patient care. …

Singh S, Fletcher KE. A qualitative evaluation of geographical localization of hospitalists: How unintended consequences may impact quality. J Gen Intern Med DOI: 10.1007/s11606-014-2780-14.

Singh S, Tarima S, Rana V, et al. Impact of localizing general medical teams to a single nursing unit. J Hosp Med. 2012;7(7):551–556.PubMedCrossRef

O’Leary K, Wayne D, Landler M, et al. Impact of Localizing Physicians to Hospital Units on Nurse–Physician Communication and Agreement on the Plan of Care. J Gen Intern Med. 2009;24(11):1223–1227.PubMedCentralPubMedCrossRef

Title: Capsule Commentary on Singh et al., A Qualitative Evaluation of Geographical Localization of Hospitalists: How Unintended Consequences May Impact Quality
Author: Shuhei Hattori, M.D.
Publication date: 01-07-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 7/2014
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-014-2837-6

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