Quality Improvement (2020) Archives - PM&R Meeting Abstracts

A Wellness Initiative in a PM&R Residency Program
Kristian J. Von Rickenbach, MD, MS (New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell) PM&R Program, Boston, Massachusetts); Matthew A. Erby, MD; Christopher Visco, MD; Yodit Tefera, MD; Cindy Volack, MPA, C-TAGME
AAP-Sponsored and Other Programs that Influenced PM&R Residents to Choose Physiatry
Alexandra Fry, MD (Beaumont Health - Taylor, Michigan, MI); Alexandra Fry, MD
Baseline Outcomes from a Novel Neurorehabilitation Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Database
Benjamin Westerhaus, MD (University of Kansas School of Medicine PM&R Program, Kansas City, Kansas); Sarah Eickmeyer, MD
Changes in Fellowship Plans Among Graduating Residents in PM&R
Sterling Haring, DO, MPH (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee); Aaron J. Yang, MD; James Gardner, MD; Theodora L. Swenson, MD
Cost Analysis Comparison of Dysphagia Evaluations for a Free-Standing Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Kevin M. Thomas, MD (University of Missouri-Columbia PM&R Program, Columbia, Missouri); Joseph E. Burris, MD; Taylor A. Colon, DO
Creating a Contingency Plan for a Disaster Situation in the Residency of PM&R
Richard A. Fontanez-Nieves, MD (University of Puerto Rico PM&R Program, Vega Alta); Myriam Crespo-Hernandez, MD
Designing and Implementing a Peer Mentorship Curriculum in an Academic Physiatry Residency
Matthew A. Erby, MD (New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell) PM&R Program, New York, New York); Samantha Erosa, MD; Kristian J. Von Rickenbach, MD, MS; Jeremy Roberts, MD; Farah Hameed, MD
Doctors, Let’s Do Lunch!
Emily Ryan-Michailidis, DO (New York University Grossman School of Medicine PM&R Program, New York, New York); Jordan Hui, DO; Kyle T. Seko, DO; Surein Theivakumar, DO; Alex Moroz, MD
Educational Intervention on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Techniques Improves Patient-Provider Communication for Patients with Expressive Communication Disability
Taylor A. Colon, DO (University of Missouri-Columbia PM&R Program, Columbia, Missouri); Joseph E. Burris, MD; Kevin M. Thomas, MD
EQPC Quality Scan
Joseph E. Hornyak, IV, MD, PhD (University of Michigan Health System PM&R Program, ann arbor, Michigan); Deborah Bergfeld, MD, FAAPMR; Priya Chandan, MD, MPH; Mark I. Ellen, MD; Andrew H. Gordon, MD, PhD; Marc P. Gruner, DO, MBA, RMSK; Armando S. Miciano, Jr., MD; Amish Patel, DO
Impact of Adding Physiatry Residents to Care Team on Patient and Staff Satisfaction Scores on an Acute Rehabilitation Unit: A Quality Improvement Project
Kelsey Albert, DO (Albany Medical Center PM&R Program, Albany, New York); Yaser Albataineh, MD; Matthew B. Sonagere, DO
Impact of Patient Satisfaction Score Utilization on Physician Burnout and Career Change
Sterling Haring, DO, MPH (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee); Reza Ehsanian, MD, PhD; Alex D. Schmidt, MD; D.J. Kennedy, MD; Lisa Huynh, MD; Byron Schneider, MD
Improving Undergraduate Awareness and Interest in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Nicole B. Katz, BS (Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Holly Pittard, n/a; Collin J. Byrne, BSc, MSc; Lisa Wiesenberger, n/a; Ahish Chitneni, n/a; Ravi Kasi, MD; Eric A. Jones, n/a; Harmandeep K. Grewal, BS
Initiating Standard Practice Guidelines for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury at an Academic Institution
Joel P. Castellanos, MD (UC San Diego, SAN DIEGO, California); Trisha Weers, BSN, RN, PCCN; Sara Couch, RN, MSN; Stephanie M. Chmielewski, RN, BSN, HNB-BC; Clinical Nurse III
Model for Development of Guidelines for Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity Management in the Acute Phase of Care: A Quality Improvement Project
Daniela A. Iliescu, MD (The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio); Sheital Bavishi, DO
Opioid Prescription Reduction After 2017 Opioid Public Health Emergency
Matthew R. Elverman, MD (University of Missouri-Columbia PM&R Program, Columbia, Missouri)
Patient Resource Accessibility for Resident Providers in a Continuity Clinic: A Quality Improvement Study
Tawnee L. Sparling, MD (Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School PM&R Program, Boston, Massachusetts); Adam Harris, MD; Jaye Hefner, MD
Polypharmacy and Safe Prescribing Practices in Older Patients: Educating PM&R Residents Via Interdisciplinary Lectures, Phase 2
Stephanie M. Green, DO (University of Louisville PM&R Program, Louisville, Kentucky)
Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Injuries with Temporary Prefabricated Ankle-Foot Orthotic Usage in an Acute Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
Steven M. Chow, MD (Temple University Hospital/Moss Rehabilitation PM&R Program, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Ryan C. Hafner, MD; Jacob Rohrs, MD; Ning Cao, MD
Reducing Early Falls on an Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Benjamin M. Carpenter, MD (University of Washington PM&R Program, Seattle, Washington); Scott Campea, MD; Thai H. Vu, DO; Amanda T. Wise, DO; Hao Nguyen, n/a; Rosa Crumpton, RN; Darren Lee, MD, FAAPMR, FRCPC
Reduction of Moral Distress (MD) in Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders (SCI/D) and Complex Biopsychosocial Backgrounds by Implementing Weekly Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds
Kareen A. Velez, MD, FAAPMR (Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN); Carissa Morris, MA, MSW, LICSW
Starting an Inpatient PM&R Consult Service at an Academic Institution Without an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Joel P. Castellanos, MD (UC San Diego, SAN DIEGO, California)
The Effects of Reduced Outpatient Physician Visits During Inpatient Rehabilitation
Kevin A. Moylan, DO (University of Missouri-Columbia PM&R Program, Columbia, Missouri); Emily K. McGhee, MD; Gregory Worsowicz, MD, MBA
The Most Useful Resources in Exploring Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Programs and Career Planning
Alexandra Fry, MD (Beaumont Health - Taylor, Michigan, MI); Alexandra Fry, MD; Laura B. Kezar, MD
The Nursing Communication Log: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Facilitate Better Communication in an Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
Gabrielle Abissi, MD (JFK Medical Center PM&R Program, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey); Lei Lin, MD, PhD; Roy Taborda, MD; Christine Greiss, DO; Matthew Moore, DO
The Study of Muscle Activities of Below Knee Amputee Fit with Mercer® Universal Prosthesis
Loc Lam, Medical Student (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus, Riverdale, Georgia); TRUNG T. LE, n/a; Ha Vo, MD, PhD; Bich N. Nguyen, n/a
The Use of White Noise Machines to Improve Sleep in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient
Joshua R. Levin, DO (Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH PM&R Program, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Erin M. Kelly, DO
Why Patients Do Not Attend to Their First-Time Appointment in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at a Third-Level Public Hospital?
Tonatiuh Avila Garcia, MD (Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde, Guadalajara, Jalisco); Jocelyn M. Cepeda Servin, MD; Francisco Aguilar Palacios, MD; Carlos Pinzon Miranda, MD; Daniel Zepeda Marquez, n/a