Articles tagged with Cultural Practices
A RAND Corporation study found that staff at federally qualified health centers, which serve the nation's poorest patients, are experiencing high levels of burnout and job dissatisfaction. The study surveyed clinicians and staff across 296 clinics, finding declines in professional satisfaction, work environment, and practice culture.
Primary care physicians identify barriers to deprescribing, including patient expectations and organizational constraints. Less experienced physicians face additional challenges, highlighting the need for supportive interventions to promote safer prescribing practices.
A study found that a Crew Resource Management (CRM) training program improved perceptions of the safety culture by 8% over two years. The program addressed team communication, leadership, and decision-making practices to enhance teamwork and reduce errors.
A cross-sectional study of 139 nurses found moderate levels of job stress and intention to quit. Nurses with higher age, experience, and workplace autonomy reported higher job satisfaction.
The Lancet Commission argues that cultural understanding is crucial for advancing healthcare and prioritizing individual and community wellbeing. The commission highlights the need for greater recognition of cultural assumptions and biases among medical professionals.
A new study by Brown University researchers found that nursing homes implementing extensive culture change efforts experienced improvements in quality of care, including reductions in restraints, feeding tubes, and pressure ulcers. In contrast, those with less implementation saw only slight improvements in Medicare/Medicaid deficiencies.
A new paper from the University of Toronto suggests that gender quotas are more effective in countries with tight cultural norms, where people prioritize obedience and conformity. In contrast, loose cultures may struggle to implement policies due to disagreements over how to translate egalitarian principles into practice.
A simple change in urine culture reporting reduced unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions by 76% among hospitalized patients at low risk for UTIs. The study suggests that modifying how test results are reported to clinicians can improve prescribing practices and patient safety.
Researchers found self-rated health to be a strong predictor of depression risk in patients with recent depressive symptoms. Family physicians can assess self-rated health using a simple question and integrate indirect methods to explore treatment expectations, promoting collaborative relationships and improved antibiotic prescribing.
A study found significant variation in ICU patients' decisions to forgo life-sustaining therapies among US hospitals, with factors like hospital culture and physician practices playing a major role. Patient characteristics such as age, race, and functional status also influence these decisions.
A study found that cultural 'tightness' can prevent the emergence of women leaders in some countries, but also supports equal opportunities for both sexes. Societies with loose cultures, such as New Zealand and Norway, showed a high rate of female leadership, while culturally tight countries like Pakistan had low rates.
Research universities, like Penn State, host foreign students and visitors, creating security concerns. The National Security Higher Education Advisory Board fosters communication between higher education, the FBI, and federal agencies to promote understanding and cooperation.
A study found that younger immigrants (under age 15) tend to identify more with their new culture as they settle, whereas older immigrants may struggle to adapt. The researchers surveyed people who immigrated at various ages and found that those who arrived before age 15 quickly came to see themselves as part of the new culture.
A culture of safety is crucial for reducing the chances of medical errors in radiation therapy, according to an article in Practical Radiation Oncology. By implementing principles such as automation, standardization, and checklists, teams can minimize risks and improve patient safety.
Dr. Lisa Tatonetti's research reveals that Native American and Alaskan groups have a rich history of Two-Spirit traditions, with many nations having alternate genders and sexuality spaces. Her upcoming book will be the first literary exploration into recorded Two-Spirit literature.
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have found evidence that ancient Maya people deliberately conserved forest resources. The team discovered that when they abandoned their forest conservation practices, it led to the downfall of the Maya culture due to soil erosion and loss of water retention.
A follow-up study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that none of the 132 women under 30 had scarring from female genital mutilation, indicating a significant decline in its practice among the Bedouin population. Improved healthcare and westernization are believed to be key factors contributing to this shift.
Research reveals that Japanese participants are more influenced by background figures' emotions when judging a person's feelings, while North Americans focus on the individual's facial expression. This difference is attributed to cultural differences in attention patterns and social practices.
A UCLA study found a nearly 80% decline in the number of Latino graduates from dental schools between 1982 and 1999, despite a 42.7% increase in the Latino population. This shortage will result in fewer dentists serving Spanish-speaking populations, with limited ability to bridge language gaps.
Recent feminism has brought deeper changes to specific sciences like medicine, anthropology, archaeology, biology, physics, and mathematics. Medicine has seen increased funding for women's health, such as osteoporosis and heart disease research.