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Patient-centered Care
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2023
Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
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Rapid Point-of-Care Detection of Pathogens for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in ICU Patients
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2026
This protocol describes a fully integrated microfluidic chip-based LAMP method enabling point-of-care detection of 15 pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infections in ICU patients within one hour.
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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
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2020
During acute medical problems, older people may lose independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Assessment of baseline ADL and ADL on admission can guide personalized treatment plans aimed at preventing nosocomial dependence and ensuring better functional outcomes.
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Accessibility to Clinical Care for People who use Wheelchairs
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2023
Source: Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu1,2, Jaideep Talwalkar1; 1Yale School of Medicine, 2University of Pittsburgh In the United States, 25% of the general population suffers from one or another type of disability. Ambulatory disabilities, or mobility impairments, represent the most common subcategory, comprising 14% of the country's populace. Different mobility-assistive devices, ranging from canes to scooters, enable increased independence and improved quality of life for those suffering from mobility...
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The Application of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) in the Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in the Intensive Care Unit
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2025
Here, we present a protocol for bedside POCUS application in ARDS management within the ICU. It details standardized techniques for lung, cardiac, diaphragm, venous, and gastric assessments to guide ventilation, predict weaning, and prevent complications.
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Clinical judgment connects a patient’s history, examination findings, and diagnostic results with evidence-based treatment choices. Professionals use this information to develop care plans that reflect the individual’s health needs rather than applying identical interventions to every person. Ongoing monitoring then shows whether the plan is effective or needs adjustment, supporting safer and more responsive treatment.
These principles protect patients while supporting meaningful participation in care decisions. Safety includes attention to medication management and infection prevention, while privacy safeguards personal health information. Informed communication helps patients understand proposed care and supports collaboration with professionals. Together, these practices strengthen trust, reduce avoidable risks, and help align interventions with patient needs and preferences.
Clinical support extends beyond treating a disease or isolated symptom. Care teams consider physical condition alongside emotional and social needs when planning interventions and evaluating progress. This broader perspective can influence communication, treatment planning, and recovery support. Addressing multiple dimensions of well-being helps professionals provide more complete care and promote outcomes that matter to the individual.
A typical workflow begins with gathering the patient’s history and performing an examination. Professionals then interpret diagnostic findings, develop an individualized care plan, provide appropriate interventions, and monitor the patient’s response. The sequence supports clinical reasoning from assessment through follow-up, allowing care teams to identify changing needs and evaluate whether treatment is promoting recovery and well-being.
Medication management and infection prevention are key safety activities identified in clinical care. They are integrated with assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring rather than treated as separate concerns. Professionals also maintain clear communication, protect privacy, and coordinate with other healthcare team members. This combined approach supports safer care across hospitals, clinics, emergency departments, and long-term care settings.
The setting shapes how professionals coordinate assessment, treatment, monitoring, and communication, while the core responsibilities remain connected. Hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and long-term care facilities each support patients with different care needs and patterns of follow-up. Across these environments, teams use clinical findings and responses to interventions to guide individualized, safe, and continuous support.