Publications by authors named "Kwame A Akuamoah-Boateng"
Background: Provider burnout is a work-related syndrome that is under-recognized, under-reported, and has negative repercussions on the individual, system, and patients. This study investigated burnout incidence and its association with wellness characteristics such as resilience, psychological safety, and perceptions of the workplace to inform future work in improving well-being.
Methods: Electronic surveys were sent to 153 physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in the department of surgery at a single institution.
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- The study aimed to assess how healthcare practitioners use ketamine in critically ill patients and to identify barriers affecting its use.
- An online survey was sent to members of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, primarily targeting physicians in U.S. academic medical centers, which showed most practitioners felt comfortable using ketamine for various procedures.
- Despite general comfort, there were significant inconsistencies in dosage and application, along with barriers like adverse effects and institutional policies, suggesting a need for further education on ketamine use.
Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is an essential component of care delivery needed to achieve optimal patient- and system-level outcomes. The purpose of this project was to measure the impact of a structured IPC model, RAMPED-UP, on hospital length of stay (LOS) in a surgical trauma population. The study design was a prospective cohort with a historical comparison group.
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