Lauren E. Weston
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View article: Caregiver and care team perspectives of caregiver psychological distress and well-being during critical care hospitalization: a qualitative study
Caregiver and care team perspectives of caregiver psychological distress and well-being during critical care hospitalization: a qualitative study Open
Background Family caregiver psychological distress during an older adult’s critical care hospitalization can compromise their well-being and ability to function in a supportive role for patient recovery. Understanding factors influencing f…
View article: Implementing diagnostic stewardship to improve diagnosis of urinary tract infections across three medical centers: A qualitative assessment
Implementing diagnostic stewardship to improve diagnosis of urinary tract infections across three medical centers: A qualitative assessment Open
Background: Urine-culture diagnostic stewardship aims to decrease misdiagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs); however, these interventions are not widely adopted. We examined UTI diagnosis and management practices to identify barriers…
View article: Factors Affecting Psychological Distress in Family Caregivers of Critically Ill Patients: A Qualitative Study
Factors Affecting Psychological Distress in Family Caregivers of Critically Ill Patients: A Qualitative Study Open
Background Family caregivers often experience psychological distress during a critical care hospitalization, potentially compromising their ability to function effectively in a supportive role. A better understanding of the sources of fami…
View article: Using observation to better understand the healthcare context
Using observation to better understand the healthcare context Open
Despite potential to capture rich contextual information, observation remains an underutilized data collection method. This paper provides a practical guide for using observation to understand complex issues in healthcare settings. Observa…
View article: Comparing peripherally inserted central catheter-related practices across hospitals with different insertion models: a multisite qualitative study
Comparing peripherally inserted central catheter-related practices across hospitals with different insertion models: a multisite qualitative study Open
Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provide reliable intravenous access for delivery of parenteral therapy. Yet, little is known about PICC care practices or how they vary across hospitals. We compared PICC-related p…
View article: Understanding Workflow and Personal Protective Equipment Challenges Across Different Healthcare Personnel Roles
Understanding Workflow and Personal Protective Equipment Challenges Across Different Healthcare Personnel Roles Open
Background Hospitals use standard and transmission-based precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE), to prevent the spread of infectious organisms. However, little attention has been paid to the potentially unique challenge…
View article: Identification and Characterization of Failures in Infectious Agent Transmission Precaution Practices in Hospitals
Identification and Characterization of Failures in Infectious Agent Transmission Precaution Practices in Hospitals Open
Active failures in PPE use and transmission-based precautions, potentially leading to self-contamination, were commonly observed. The factors that contributed to these failures varied widely, suggesting the need for a range of strategies t…
View article: Veterans’ Attitudes Towards De-Intensification of Surveillance Colonoscopy for Low-Risk Adenomas
Veterans’ Attitudes Towards De-Intensification of Surveillance Colonoscopy for Low-Risk Adenomas Open