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To round or not to round: that is the question!
Salim Surani1, Joseph Varon2,3,4
1a Department of Medicine , Texas A&M University , Corpus Christi , TX , USA.
Hospital Practice (1995)
|November 3, 2015
Summary
Bedside rounding, a cornerstone of medical training and patient care, has declined due to increased computerization and documentation demands. Further multi-center studies are needed to determine optimal bedside rounding strategies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare Informatics
Background:
- Bedside rounding and clinical examination are traditional pillars of medical education and patient care.
- Increased computerization and regulatory documentation requirements have significantly reduced bedside rounding time over decades.
Discussion:
- Existing research on effective bedside rounding methods lacks definitive conclusions.
- The reduction in bedside rounding impacts medical training and patient interaction.
Key Insights:
- The decline in bedside rounding time is a critical issue affecting medical education and patient care.
- There is a need for evidence-based strategies to optimize bedside rounding.
Outlook:
- Suggests multi-center, broad-based studies involving key stakeholders to address the challenges of bedside rounding.
- Future research should focus on finding effective bedside rounding methods to balance clinical care, education, and documentation.
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