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February 01, 2021
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Patient satisfaction high with teledermatology visits during pandemic

Patient satisfaction high with teledermatology visits during pandemic

Patient perception of teledermatology visits during the COVID-19 pandemic have been mostly positive, seen as a convenient and safe method of dermatology care, according to a survey study.

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January 21, 2021
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Increased length of stay affected patient satisfaction after orthopedic surgery

Increased length of stay affected patient satisfaction after orthopedic surgery

Published results showed lower patient satisfaction and decreased likelihood of recommending the hospital to others were associated with increased length of stay after orthopedic surgery.

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January 13, 2021
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Multimodal pain management can provide appropriate pain control for spine surgery

Use of a multimodal pain management regimen before, during and after spine surgery may provide appropriate pain control and reduce complications, opioid use and improve patient satisfaction, according to a presenter.

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January 11, 2021
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Day-of-surgery phone, video calls can enhance patient satisfaction

Day-of-surgery phone, video calls can enhance patient satisfaction

Results showed phone and video calls by surgeons to patients the day of orthopedic surgery may enhance patient satisfaction with the clinical care experience, with video calls providing superior results in satisfaction with overall care.

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January 11, 2021
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Q&A: Clinical outcomes in CVD treatment ‘may not reflect what patients truly value’

Q&A: Clinical outcomes in CVD treatment ‘may not reflect what patients truly value’

There has been much discussion about patient-centered outcomes in CVD therapy and treatment, but little consensus exists as to their definition and value.

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December 11, 2020
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Outpatient TJA improves patient satisfaction and may favor the surgeon

Outpatient TJA improves patient satisfaction and may favor the surgeon

Outpatient total joint arthroplasty provides a safe option for the right candidate, increases patient satisfaction and may be beneficial for the surgeon, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.

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October 06, 2020
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Outcomes at 3 weeks predicted patient dissatisfaction with hand surgery at 1 year

Use of the QuickDASH score in the early postoperative period to assess function and overall satisfaction with hand surgery can positively impact the recovery trajectory of patients, according to study results.

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September 22, 2020
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Study: No consistent method for measuring patient satisfaction after shoulder arthroplasty

Although patient satisfaction is high, an analysis of the literature measuring satisfaction after total shoulder arthroplasty revealed inconsistencies in assessment methods, according to published results.

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September 10, 2020
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COVID-19 adds urgency to fight against inequities in cancer care

COVID-19 adds urgency to fight against inequities in cancer care

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified inequities that historically underrepresented populations have faced for decades in the U.S. health care setting.

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July 01, 2020
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Patients have higher expectations than surgeons for foot and ankle surgery

Two-thirds of patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery have higher expectations than their surgeons, according to published results.

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