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Clinic turmoil and staff transitions
Charles S Gardner1, Stephen W Hurt1, Gail Maltman1
1Department of Psychiatry.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|July 1, 1985
Summary
The July academic rotation significantly altered patient treatment behavior in outpatient clinics. Patients transferred to new therapists during this period showed a higher dropout rate.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Psychology
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Academic rotations, particularly in July, can disrupt continuity of care in outpatient settings.
- Patient treatment is susceptible to changes in therapeutic relationships and clinic operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of the July academic rotation on patient treatment.
- To analyze changes in patient behavior and treatment adherence during this period.
Main Methods:
- Observational study of patient treatment in an outpatient clinic.
- Analysis of patient behavior and treatment outcomes correlated with the July rotation period.
Main Results:
- The July academic rotation was associated with significant shifts in patient treatment behavior.
- Transferring new clinic admissions to different therapists during the rotation correlated with increased dropout rates.
Conclusions:
- The July academic rotation poses a risk to treatment continuity and patient retention.
- Strategies are needed to mitigate the negative effects of academic rotations on outpatient clinic patient outcomes.