A new US study found that hospital-based waterbirths have no higher risk of NICU admission compared to control group births. Waterbirth was also associated with reduced perineal lacerations and improved patient satisfaction.
A recent study published in The Breast Journal found that only 1.5% of patients with microinvasive breast cancer had positive lymph nodes, suggesting that these tiny tumors rarely spread cancer to other areas. This discovery allows surgeons to select patients who may benefit from lymph node sampling, sparing others from the procedure.
A new study by Allina Health found that using a combination of education and a tracking tool improves communication about gestational weight gain during prenatal care. Patients at intervention clinics were more likely to remember provider advice on weight gain and report a target weight within guidelines.
The Minnesota Heart Safe Communities program has shown significant improvements in CPR and AED use among individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. In communities that met guidelines, 95% received CPR and 77% had an AED applied prior to EMS arrival.
Researchers at Allina Health have found robotic-assisted surgery to be effective and safe for a select group of patients undergoing transhiatal esophagectomy. The study, which analyzed data from 100 patients, highlights the benefits of robotic technology in improving surgical outcomes.
The LifeCourse model, integrating palliative care principles, positively affects patients' quality of life and medical costs. Allina Health is addressing limited resources by implementing care guides in existing care teams.
The LifeCourse model fulfills the Triple Aim by addressing patients' medical and non-medical needs during late-stage care. Analysis of 900 intervention and usual care patients shows significant improvements in cost reduction and quality of life.
A Minneapolis Heart Institute study found that over half of patients who suffered major heart attacks had not seen a doctor in two years prior to their attack. The new guidelines are more likely to treat these individuals before their heart attacks occur.
A study by Allina Health researchers reveals that both patients and healthcare providers tend to delay conversations about serious illness. The study's findings emphasize the need for clinicians to discuss patients' social, emotional, and spiritual priorities to provide better end-of-life care.
Dr. Steven M. Bradley, a Minneapolis Heart Institute physician, has been awarded the American College of Cardiology's 2017 Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award. He will be recognized for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine and innovative care delivery solutions.
A study published in Oncology Nursing Forum found that acupuncture improved recovery after mastectomy surgery by reducing pain, nausea, and anxiety. Patients who received acupuncture had a greater reduction in symptoms compared to those with traditional care.
Researchers at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute present studies on improving walking speed in stroke patients and managing cancer-related cognitive dysfunction, also known as chemobrain. Occupational therapy was found to improve everyday functioning and manage issues like mood, stress, and fatigue in cancer survivors.
Research by Allina Health LifeCourse reveals that late-life quality of life improves socially but remains emotionally stable, with caregivers playing a crucial role. The study also identifies the need for training and support for family members in caregiving roles.
Researchers at Allina Health present findings from the LifeCourse study, which shows that a whole-person approach to care can reduce health care utilization in late-life. The study found that patients who received care from lay health workers experienced improved quality of life and resilience in the face of decline.
A new study reveals that physician and nurse collaboration is vital for referring patients to integrative therapies, such as massage and acupuncture, while hospitalized. The research found that nurses play a key role in recommending these services.
Researchers at Allina Health have developed an algorithm to simplify the complex pathology classification process for pituitary adenomas. The new system helps pathologists make a more accurate diagnosis with fewer tests, saving time and reducing costs.
Allina Health's LifeCourse approach demonstrates significantly better quality of life scores for patients with chronic illness compared to usual care. The program employs a patient-centered experience tool to understand and support the needs of complex patients.
Researchers argue that health systems need leaders who can think like designers to address complex challenges like obesity, diabetes, and cost control. Design thinking offers tools for empathy, radical collaboration, and rapid prototyping to innovate and improve healthcare.
A recent study by Allina Health found that most breast cancer patients with invasive lobular carcinoma can be treated with hormones alone, reducing treatment time, cost, and side effects. The study identified a model that predicts recurrence risk using characteristics such as progesterone receptor expression and patient age.
A recent study by Allina Health found that inpatient palliative care visits improved quality of life and symptom burden for heart failure patients. The research identified key actions taken by PC providers to create positive outcomes among study patients.
A new screening tool, based on nine clinical variables, helps identify high-risk patients before heart procedures, allowing for strategies to avoid bleeding complications. This led to a significant reduction in post-procedure complications, including the need for blood transfusions, across Allina Health hospitals.
A recent study by Allina Health found that sharing clinical information with other health systems can avoid duplicative diagnostic procedures, such as blood work and imaging. By using the Care Everywhere tool, providers were able to eliminate 560 potentially duplicative diagnostic procedures.
A study published in the Journal of Patient Safety found that non-traditional therapies can significantly impact pain levels in hospitalized patients, with reductions of up to 50%. The treatments included mind-body therapies, acupuncture, and massage, among others, which were found to be effective across various patient populations.