Machine learning in diagnostic support in medical emergency departments.

Diagnosing patients in the medical emergency department is complex and this is expected to increase in many countries due to an ageing population. In this study we investigate the feasibility of training machine learning algorithms to assist physicians handling the complex situation in the medical emergency departments. This is expected to reduce diagnostic errors and improve patient logistics and outcome.

Using the Danish National Evaluation as a tool to measure patient-perceived drug information.

Introduction: In 2017, as part of the Danish National Evaluation (LUP), some patients at Lillebaelt Hospital reported receiving insufficient information about their drug treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a multifaceted clinical pharmacist intervention on patient-reported levels of drug information received and patients' perceptions of safety and comfortability with their drug treatment.

Methods: In this feasibility study, the intervention consisted of a multifaceted service including two patient interviews using a motivational interviewing approach.

Screening and systematic follow-up for cardiopulmonary comorbidity in elective surgery for colorectal cancer: a randomised feasibility study.

Background: One third of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) have comorbidity, which impairs their postoperative outcomes. Scoring systems may predict mortality, but there is limited evidence of effective interventions in high-risk patients. Our aim was to test a trial setup to assess the effect of extra postoperative medical visits and follow-up on 1-year mortality and other outcomes in patients with cardiopulmonary risk factors undergoing elective surgery for colorectal tumours.

[Cancer patients' experiences contribute to more patient-centred care].

In the Region of Southern Denmark, Vejle Hospital has taken the first step toward measuring patient-centred care from cancer patient’s perspective. Based on results from a local patient survey this article aims to evaluate how Vejle Hospital is per­forming with regard to principles for patient-centred care in different parts of the cancer trajectory. The survey provides unique data at ward level and opportunities to initiate targeted improvement efforts for cancer patients to monitor improve­ments in patient-experienced care, which is crucial to become truly patient-centred.

[Cancer patients' experiences contribute to more patient-centred care].

In the Region of Southern Denmark, Vejle Hospital has taken the first step toward measuring patient-centred care from cancer patient's perspective. Based on results from a local patient survey this article aims to evaluate how Vejle Hospital is performing with regard to principles for patient-centred care in different parts of the cancer trajectory. The survey provides unique data at ward level and opportunities to initiate targeted improvement efforts for cancer patients to monitor improve-ments in patient-experienced care, which is crucial to become truly patient-centred.

[Educational specialists' function in Southern Denmark].

A new educational training concept was introduced with the latest Danish national reform of specialist training of doctors in 2004. We performed a questionnaire survey, the aim of which was to explore the result of the implementation so far and to get ideas facilitating a sharper focus of our efforts to further develop the educational reform. The results showed high commitment within the system and also pointed to management support as an essential prerequisite for job satisfaction.

[Referral of patients with fever for ultrasound abdominal scans].

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of ultrasound referrals of patients with fever and/or inflammation markers based on C-reactive protein (CRP) from the department of medicine to the department of radiology.

Materials And Methods: The quality of 109 referrals was evaluated retrospectively based on sufficient anamnesis, description of objective findings, and presence of fever and/or inflammation markers and/or liver parameters. Fever was defined as a temperature above 37.

[Integrated clinical educational project].

This paper describes a two-year postgraduate educational project involving three different clinical departments. The educational climate was enhanced through different interventions, such as training tutors, more effective supervision, improved daily routines, and repeated educational seminars. Evaluation was made by questionnaires involving all physicians once a year.