Publications by authors named "Ann R Garment"
Background: Few studies have documented patient attitudes and experiences with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) opioid relapse prevention in criminal justice settings. This study assessed barriers and facilitators of jail-to-community reentry among adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) treated with XR-NTX, buprenorphine, methadone, and no medications.
Methods: This qualitative study conducted individual interviews with a purposeful and convenience sample of adults with OUD who were recently released from NYC jails.
Article Synopsis
- Researchers recommended standardized communication methods for patient information during care transitions to minimize medical errors, highlighting the lack of studies focusing on outpatient settings.
- A structured transfer of care program was evaluated in an academic outpatient practice to see if it improved patient safety, specifically through the completion of care tasks three months after the transition.
- Results showed that interns in the structured transfer group completed care tasks more frequently (73%) compared to the standard group (46%), indicating the effectiveness of the structured approach in enhancing patient safety and care continuity.
We report the case of a 44-year-old man presenting with abdominal pain and leukocytosis. His initial computed tomography demonstrated a pancreatic head mass concerning for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. However, on further review of the patient's imaging, the mass was determined to be an abscess caused by foreign body ingestion and gastric perforation rather than cancer.
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