Creator: Patrick Connole
3 Studies: RN Burnout, Doc Talk, and Golf Courses Trigger Parkinson’s?
Take a quick scan of three studies that probe nurse burnout, bad language by doctors, and golf course risks.
New studies found on the JAMA Open Network site include information that addresses nurse burnout, how disrespectful language is reported and what it means for patient care, and whether living near a golf course results in higher cases of Parkinson’s disease.
Though not directly related to the long-term care sector, the information in each of the studies may be of use for clinical background and general interest.
Patient Experiences of Disrespectful or Judgmental Language in Medical Records
This study asks how often U.S. adults report disrespectful or judgmental language (DJL) in their medical records, and what are the participant-anticipated consequences.
The survey found 17.1 percent of respondents reported DJL in their own or a loved one’s medical records; roughly three-quarters anticipated worse health outcomes, high influence on future clinicians, and decreased intention to return to the clinician.
DJL was significantly associated with diminished trust in clinicians to write accurate and respectful notes.
Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety, Satisfaction, and Quality of Care
This one delved into the magnitude of the association between nurse burnout and healthcare quality and safety.
In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 85 studies including more than 280,000 nurses, “nurse burnout was associated with a lower patient safety climate and patient safety grade; more infections, patient falls, medication errors, and adverse events; lower patient satisfaction ratings; and lower nurse-assessed quality of care.”
The associations were consistent across nurse age, sex, work experience, and geography.
Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Lastly, it may seem odd to ask, but this study investigated whether living within proximity to a golf course affects the risk of Parkinson’s due to the use of pesticides at such venues.
This case-control study found the greatest risk of Parkinson’s within one to three miles of a golf course, and “that this risk generally decreased with distance. Effect sizes were largest in water service areas with a golf course in vulnerable groundwater regions.”
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