Listening to the Unsaid: Utilizing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to Manage the Dental Anxiety of a Special Child
Published August 8, 2024
This article is the journey of a dentist who adopted the additional role of a healthcare manager and embarked on a transformative journey to enhance the realm of pedodontics.
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Unveiling Patient Satisfaction: Exploring Demographics, Interactions, and Health-Seeking Behavior
Published April 30, 2025
Objective: This study examined the social context of the patient visit (demographics, waiting room experience, patient-provider interaction) and their relationship to satisfaction with the quality of care when seeking medical treatment. It also examined satisfaction as a predictor variable for its effect on three patient behavioral outcomes. Methods: The study was implemented using a cross-sectional quantitative design among
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Understanding the care experiences and support needs of UK adults treated in hospital for meningitis
Published April 30, 2025
Background: Meningitis often results in ongoing and multifaceted after-effects, which can impact many aspects of people’s lives, yet relatively little support and follow-up is offered. This study explored post-treatment meningitis care experiences of UK adults aged 16 and over following a recent stay in hospital for meningitis. Methods: A survey was designed to ask about hospital
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Policy & Measurement
Safeguarding What Matters: A Deeper Dive into Managing Patient Belongings
Published January 13, 2025

Listen in as Gabriel Bolivar of Maui Memorial Medical Center shares how his passion for finding healthcare improvement strategies drove him to find solutions to better manage patient belongings. From policies to procedures, Bolivar emphasizes effective practices to manage this recurring and often elusive challenge.
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