Publications by authors named "Kavita Pandit"
Background: Clear and effective communication supports interdisciplinary teamwork and prevents adverse patient events. At our academic teaching hospital, poor communication between surgical residents and nurses was identified as a recurring problem, particularly on the inpatient general surgery night float rotation.
Methods: A standardized nightly huddle with surgical residents and nurses was developed and implemented as a resident-led quality improvement initiative on two acute care units.
Context: The first year after transplantation is characterized by rapid bone loss.
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare zoledronic acid (zoledronate) and alendronate for prevention of transplantation bone loss.
Design And Setting: A randomized clinical trial was conducted at a transplantation center.
Objective: Adopting features of the Chronic Care Model may reduce coronary heart disease risk and blood pressure in vulnerable populations. We evaluated a peer and practice team intervention on reduction in 4-year coronary heart disease risk and systolic blood pressure.
Design And Subjects: A single blind, randomized, controlled trial in two adjacent urban university-affiliated primary care practices.
Background: Despite mounting evidence that peer coaches can make significant contributions to patient health, little is known about factors that must be addressed to engage and retain them in their role.
Objective: To identify motivators and barriers to serving as a peer coach.
Design: Open ended semi-structured interviews.