Sherban Alex, Keller Matthew
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Cutis. 2021 Oct;108(4):193-196. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0361.
Inpatient dermatology has been shown to have profound effects on the care of hospitalized patients. However, dermatology consultations remain an underutilized resource. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how dermatology affects the hospitalization of inpatients while highlighting the breadth of services provided. This cross-sectional retrospective study included all inpatient dermatology consultations completed at a large tertiary-care facility in an urban setting. It aimed to investigate the reasons for consultation, as well as the effects on diagnosis, management, disposition, and cutaneous condition by time of discharge. This study provides evidence supporting the integration of the dermatologist into the care of hospitalized patients by illuminating lesser-known areas of impact.
住院皮肤科已被证明对住院患者的护理有深远影响。然而，皮肤科会诊仍是一种未得到充分利用的资源。本研究的目的是展示皮肤科如何影响住院患者的住院情况，同时突出所提供服务的广度。这项横断面回顾性研究纳入了在城市环境中的一家大型三级医疗设施完成的所有住院皮肤科会诊。其旨在调查会诊原因，以及出院时对诊断、管理、处置和皮肤状况的影响。本研究通过阐明鲜为人知的影响领域，为将皮肤科医生纳入住院患者护理提供了证据支持。
