News tagged with team approach


Study finds improved CPR quality saves lives

(Medical Xpress)—Life-saving CPR has been a foundation of emergency medicine for more than a half century. But researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix are continuing to refine the procedure, ...

Cardiology created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Some slightly obese may gain from weight-loss surgery, guidelines say

(HealthDay)—Even people who are slightly obese could be candidates for weight-loss surgery under new guidelines released by three U.S. medical groups.

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researcher pinpoints prescription for successful Primary Care Networks

A newly-released study on early adoptees of the Primary Care Network initiative proposes that their success lies with three key elements: strong leadership, a redefined, inclusive workspace and allowance for creative discord.

Health created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Team support for cessation in the workplace helped motivate cigarette smokers to quit

When smoking co-workers in the same team are placed on a cessation program, providing financial incentives to the team collectively in return for success of the smokers in the cessation program helped the smokers to quit ...

Health created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Triggers study evaluates regular staff, ICU specialists

A system of care focused on the detection and systematic assessment of patients with clinical instability can yield similar outcomes as rapid response teams staffed with trained intensive care specialists, a Beth Israel Deaconess ...

Other created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0