Patient Centeredness
While the new guidelines provide excellent lifestyle changes (backed by evidence) for mitigation of atrial fibrillation, in clinic visits practitioners are often rushed for time, patients can feel scolded instead…
Read MoreA comprehensive patient education booklet with key information regarding AFib treatment, pathophysiology, and risk factor modification to empower patients to live well with AFib. This unique booklet includes chronic conditions…
Read MoreJournal Articles: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. AF is associated with increasing health care costs and a higher risk of stroke with increasing comorbidities and age. Despite well-written guidelines for AF care, standardized management is lacking. Therein lies an opportunity to create AF centers of excellence (AF CoEs) with a patient-centered integrated focus and approach that can benefit patients and health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists and technologists) alike.
Read MoreOrganizations for QI: Resource for patients; research about medical treatments/services/practices to help make better informed decisions and promote patient engagement.
Read MoreOrganizations for QI: Library of completed/ongoing projects related to quality. Topics include Health and Well-Being, Person- and Family-Centered Care, Patient Safety, and Health IT.
Read MoreOrganizations for QI: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers free tools to help prioritize concerns and maximize interactions between providers, patients, and families. Whether you see patients at a hospital, primary care office, or other setting, time is often limited and patients and family members who have prioritized their questions or concerns will experience the most meaningful, efficient visits. To help you and your patients get the most out of your time together, AHRQ offers these free resources that you can use with your team and share with your patients.
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