Healthcare is more than just treating illnesses. It's also about how patients feel during their care. This feeling, or patient experience, covers many aspects. It includes how patients interact with doctors, nurses, and the whole healthcare system. A good experience can make patients happy and less likely to complain. But, a bad experience can lead to disputes. These...
In India, the fight against maternal health issues is far from over. Over a decade, a significant number of women faced severe health risks during childbirth. These risks included potentially life-threatening conditions, life-threatening conditions, and even deaths. This data comes from a private hospital in Hyderabad, which tracked these cases from 2011 to 2020. ...
Guidelines are like roadmaps for healthcare workers. They are supposed to make sure that everyone gets the best possible care. But there is a problem. These guidelines are not always used as they should be. This is especially true in palliative care. Palliative care is all about making life better for people with serious illnesses. It is not just about treating the d...
Heart patients face a big risk of serious heart problems in the six months after leaving the hospital. This is a scary fact. The question is: Can hospitals do more to keep these patients safe after they go home? A recent study looked into this. It checked if a plan to improve care in hospitals could make a difference. The plan focused on preventing more heart is...
Jordan's public hospitals are under the spotlight. The focus is on how accreditation impacts the quality of care and how well these hospitals run. This isn't just about getting a stamp of approval. It's about changing the way healthcare professionals think and work. The idea is to see if accreditation can really make a difference in patient care and hospital mana...
The healthcare system in North-Rhine/Westphalia (NRW) is on the brink of a major shakeup. The state's ambitious plan aims to boost healthcare quality and efficiency, possibly setting a precedent for the rest of the country. However, there could be a downside. The State Ministry of Labor, Health, and Social Affairs (MAGS) has sent out official directives to hospitals....
In the heart of Hungary, a unique partnership is taking place. Three major medical institutions have joined forces to raise the bar for heart surgery. This isn't just about cutting-edge techniques; it's about making life better for countless people. Picture this: Patients in need of heart surgery are getting access to the best possible care. Heart surgery is...
Imagine this: older adults living in long-term care homes, not just as residents, but as people with unique stories and needs. This is the core of relationship-centered care (RCC). But what does it really look like in practice? Researchers took a close look at studies from the past two decades, focusing on Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and North America. They found...
Even with robust efforts to improve healthcare quality, learning from patient safety incidents stays tough. A recent study took a look at the social, political, and organizational factors that make learning from these incidents so tricky. It's not just about fixing mistakes; it's about understanding the dynamics within healthcare organizations that can either hinder ...
Are you curious about how leaders' approaches can affect their team's happiness and job performance? A fascinating study took a close look at primary care physicians (PCPs) in urban China. The researchers were interested in how leaders' focus on prevention and self-regulation influences PCPs' well-being and the quality of healthcare they provide. The study explored ...