Epidemiology and outcomes of dermatology in-patient consultations in a Midwestern U.S. university hospital
A paucity of data exists concerning the utilization of in-patient dermatologic consultations. Previous studies on this subject have indicated a knowledge deficit of primary care providers with regard to common dermatoses, prompting a need for more effective teaching mechanisms in this area. To ident...
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Published in | Dermatology online journal Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 12 |
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Abstract | A paucity of data exists concerning the utilization of in-patient dermatologic consultations. Previous studies on this subject have indicated a knowledge deficit of primary care providers with regard to common dermatoses, prompting a need for more effective teaching mechanisms in this area.
To identify dermatologic conditions in the in-patient setting that are frequently misdiagnosed by non-dermatologists in order to improve future patient care and cost reduction through physician education.
Retrospective chart review of 271 consecutive dermatologic consultations from primary ward teams between January 20, 1998, and May 19, 1999.
Non-dermatology in-patient services at a Midwestern state-supported university hospital system in the U.S.
Patients hospitalized on non-dermatology wards with skin problems prompting a formal dermatologic consultation.
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Prevalence of dermatologic conditions that are most frequently misdiagnosed on non-dermatology in-patient services.
Seventy-six percent of the dermatologic consults were requested by Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Psychiatry departments. Common skin conditions accounted for a large majority of dermatologic consultations including: dermatitis (21.0%) and drug eruption (10.0%). The primary ward team submitted a correct dermatologic diagnosis in only 23.9 percent of cases. Dermatology consultation resulted in a change in or addition to treatment in 77 percent of patients.
Our results suggest that common skin conditions account for a large majority of dermatologic consultations in a University hospital setting. Modern hospital ward teams continue to struggle with accurately recognizing and appropriately managing common skin problems resulting in inappropriate treatment, wasted resources, and prolonged hospitalization. Increasing medical student and house staff knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and management of common skin disorders could help address this problem. |
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AbstractList | CONTEXTA paucity of data exists concerning the utilization of in-patient dermatologic consultations. Previous studies on this subject have indicated a knowledge deficit of primary care providers with regard to common dermatoses, prompting a need for more effective teaching mechanisms in this area.OBJECTIVETo identify dermatologic conditions in the in-patient setting that are frequently misdiagnosed by non-dermatologists in order to improve future patient care and cost reduction through physician education.DESIGNRetrospective chart review of 271 consecutive dermatologic consultations from primary ward teams between January 20, 1998, and May 19, 1999.SETTINGNon-dermatology in-patient services at a Midwestern state-supported university hospital system in the U.S.PATIENTSPatients hospitalized on non-dermatology wards with skin problems prompting a formal dermatologic consultation.INTERVENTIONSNone.MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREPrevalence of dermatologic conditions that are most frequently misdiagnosed on non-dermatology in-patient services.RESULTSSeventy-six percent of the dermatologic consults were requested by Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Psychiatry departments. Common skin conditions accounted for a large majority of dermatologic consultations including: dermatitis (21.0%) and drug eruption (10.0%). The primary ward team submitted a correct dermatologic diagnosis in only 23.9 percent of cases. Dermatology consultation resulted in a change in or addition to treatment in 77 percent of patients.CONCLUSIONSOur results suggest that common skin conditions account for a large majority of dermatologic consultations in a University hospital setting. Modern hospital ward teams continue to struggle with accurately recognizing and appropriately managing common skin problems resulting in inappropriate treatment, wasted resources, and prolonged hospitalization. Increasing medical student and house staff knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and management of common skin disorders could help address this problem. A paucity of data exists concerning the utilization of in-patient dermatologic consultations. Previous studies on this subject have indicated a knowledge deficit of primary care providers with regard to common dermatoses, prompting a need for more effective teaching mechanisms in this area. To identify dermatologic conditions in the in-patient setting that are frequently misdiagnosed by non-dermatologists in order to improve future patient care and cost reduction through physician education. Retrospective chart review of 271 consecutive dermatologic consultations from primary ward teams between January 20, 1998, and May 19, 1999. Non-dermatology in-patient services at a Midwestern state-supported university hospital system in the U.S. Patients hospitalized on non-dermatology wards with skin problems prompting a formal dermatologic consultation. None. Prevalence of dermatologic conditions that are most frequently misdiagnosed on non-dermatology in-patient services. Seventy-six percent of the dermatologic consults were requested by Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Psychiatry departments. Common skin conditions accounted for a large majority of dermatologic consultations including: dermatitis (21.0%) and drug eruption (10.0%). The primary ward team submitted a correct dermatologic diagnosis in only 23.9 percent of cases. Dermatology consultation resulted in a change in or addition to treatment in 77 percent of patients. Our results suggest that common skin conditions account for a large majority of dermatologic consultations in a University hospital setting. Modern hospital ward teams continue to struggle with accurately recognizing and appropriately managing common skin problems resulting in inappropriate treatment, wasted resources, and prolonged hospitalization. Increasing medical student and house staff knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and management of common skin disorders could help address this problem. |
Author | Davila, Manuel Sontheimer, Richard D Christenson, Leslie J |
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