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"This study evaluates a reengineered intervention aimed at improving the clinical management of intravenous indwelling needles in geriatric patients, focusing on cost-efficiency within the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment framework" Zhang et al (2024).

"This study evaluates a reengineered intervention aimed at improving the clinical management of intravenous indwelling needles in geriatric patients, focusing on cost-efficiency within the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment framework" Zhang et al (2024).

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IV management in elderly patients

Abstract:

Objective: This study evaluates a reengineered intervention aimed at improving the clinical management of intravenous indwelling needles in geriatric patients, focusing on cost-efficiency within the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment framework.

Methods: The intervention was assessed through a comparative study involving 387 elderly patients in the Geriatric Department of Xuanwu Hospital, between June 2021 and March 2022. The study contrasted outcomes between patients treated before and after implementing a new team-based management protocol in November 2021.

Results: Findings indicate enhanced first-attempt venipuncture success, reduced consumable costs, and decreased complication rates in the post-intervention group (P < 0.001), compared to controls.

Conclusion: The intervention demonstrates significant benefits in venipuncture efficiency, cost reduction, and patient safety, suggesting its potential for broader adoption in geriatric care.

Reference:

Zhang T, Wang T, Kou J, Zhang Z, Wang Y. Optimizing Geriatric Venipuncture: A DRG-Compatible Team-Based Reengineering Strategy. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 Jun 12;17:2847-2855. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S455875. PMID: 38894964; PMCID: PMC11182874.

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