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Performance within acute medicine services is impacted by ongoing pressures on acute care services. Data from the Society for Acute Medicine Benchmarking Audit 2023 (SAMBA23), was used to assess performance of acute medicine services compared to key clinical quality indicators, comparing performance by initial assessment location. Data was analysed for 8213 unplanned attendances across 161 hospitals. Comparing by initial assessment location, performance against the clinical quality indicators was unchanged from 2022. Only 29% of daytime arrivals assessed within the Emergency Department received consultant review within target times. Delays were seen in transfer between acute care locations. 29% of patients requiring admission were not admitted to the AMU. There is ongoing variation in acute medical service performance nationally, with significant delays in patient access to appropriate assessment locations. Full Text File size: 733 KB Downloads: 1174...
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Background: Medical research improves patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff morale and retention. It is unclear what research opportunities and training staff in acute medicine had.Methods: The Society for Acute Medicine supported a survey to assess current research activity, training and perceived opportunities and barriers.Results: 292 responses were received from diverse professional backgrounds. Few respondents had formal research qualifications or were undertaking research, but the majority valued research and wanted more research experience including formal training. Barriers included time constraints and perception that research in acute medicine was less valued by healthcare organisations. Preferred mechanisms to increase research included mentorship, advocacy, and increased opportunities.Conclusions: Strategies to increase research in acute medicine should consider these results in forward planning. Full Text File size: 980 KB Downloads: 511...
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