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"Postimplementation data revealed a 35% decrease of testing duplication in the patient population" Ortega and Goulding (2021).

Abstract:

Two objectives of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Choosing Wisely® initiative include avoiding duplicate testing and choosing care that is free from harm. Oncology nurses in an academic comprehensive cancer center observed a pattern of testing duplication and related dissatisfaction among providers and patients. A quality improvement project was initiated to quantify the problem and reduce duplication by implementing collaborative solutions to improve interdepartmental communication during handoffs. Postimplementation data revealed a 35% decrease of testing duplication in the patient population.

Reference:

Ortega A, Goulding T. Duplicate Testing: Enhancing Transitions in Care Communication in the Infusion Center and Emergency Department Settings. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2021 Apr 1;25(2):201-204. doi: 10.1188/21.CJON.201-204. PMID: 33739349.