Publications by authors named "Linda Jussaume"
Objectives: To evaluate the sustainability potential of Choosing Wisely (CW) to address unnecessary medical care at Ontario community hospitals.
Data Sources/study Setting: Ontario community hospitals and their affiliated family health teams (FHTs).
Study Design: A mixed-methods study involving the administration of a validated sustainability survey to CW implementation teams followed by their participation in focus groups.
Hip and knee replacement surgery is common, yet more than 10% of patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) report postsurgery dissatisfaction. Recommendations for improving patient experience after total joint replacement surgery include increasing support to patients, including having a patient navigator available to patients before and after surgery. This article reports on THR and TKR patients' experiences of using an orthopaedic patient navigator.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Healthcare organizations are implementing innovative ways to deliver patient centered care, which includes the addition of the orthopedic nurse navigator role.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine length of hospital stay and patient satisfaction following the implementation of an orthopedic surgery CNS-patient navigator.
Methods: This prospective descriptive study (n = 226) examined length of stay, location of discharge, and readmission to hospital by reviewing the participants' electronic hospital record.
Background: Registered nurses (RNs) receive didactic training regarding caring for patients receiving epidural analgesia. Although RNs are tested on their knowledge after this training, their ability to critically think through adverse events has not been assessed at our institution.
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of simulation education for RNs regarding the assessment and management of patients receiving epidural analgesia.