Diversity, Gender Equity and Inclusion in Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine : A New Guidance for Team Excellence / edited by Vojislava Neskovic, Francesca Rubulotta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neskovic, Vojislava.

Contributor:

Rubulotta, Francesca.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Critical care medicine.

Anesthesiology.

Nursing.

Internal medicine.

Intensive Care Medicine.

Internal Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Intensive Care Medicine.

Anesthesiology.

Nursing.

Internal Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (311 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book highlights the disparity between the growing number of women entering medical school and their underrepresentation in leadership roles within Critical Care and perioperative medicine. Despite numerous reviews and reports on gender and minority gaps, few resources offer practical solutions. Improving the working environment is essential. The book focuses on practical examples and tools that can be easily adopted by readers. It addresses the well-being of practitioners and the safety, outcomes, and patient-centered care for patients. Post-pandemic data show significant burnout in Critical Care and anaesthesia, disproportionately affecting women and minorities, with long-term consequences for the workforce and care quality. The Triple Aim—enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs—is a framework for optimizing healthcare performance. Burnout, however, is linked to lower patient satisfaction, poorer health outcomes, and increased costs. This has led to the Quadruple Aim, which includes improving the well-being of healthcare providers. Preventing burnout is vital for maintaining productivity and care quality. Enhancing research and professional well-being in Critical Care and anaesthesia directly improves patient care quality. Patient-centered care is a core objective. Improving the working environment, preventing burnout, enabling professionals to achieve their goals, and addressing diversity are key to improving outcomes and care quality. This book provides a practical approach to improving team well-being, outcomes, safety, and patient satisfaction in high-risk healthcare environments. It offers relevant information and highlights areas for improvement in Critical Care and perioperative settings, helping healthcare professionals achieve their goals.

Contents:

Part I: Introduction

1. Definition Of The Concept Of Gender Equity And Diversity In Critical Care And Perioperative Settings

2. How to Read This Book: Key Features for Fostering Diversity and Well-Being in Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine

Part II: Patients and Families: Introducing patient-centred care to gender equity and diversity

3. Clinical Trials In The Light Of Diversity, Gender Equity And Inclusion. New Funding Policies

4. Global Health And Women: Looking Beyond Maternal Health

5. Perioperative Management And Care Of Critically Ill Pregnant Patients

6. Non-Pregnancy-Related Emergencies In Critically Ill And Surgical Female Patients

7. Patient Satisfaction As An Outcome In A Patient-Centred Care: Role Of Diversity

Part III: Health care providers: Improving working environment to gender equity and diversity

8. Gap And Underrepresentation Of Gender And Minorities In Critical Care And Perioperative Medicine

9. Cross-Section Of Today - Current Scenarios And Actions Taken Internationally

10. Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion: Key Changes Needed – Essential, Recommended, And Optional

11. Academic Advancement In Critical Care Medicine: Arena For Practicing Gender Equity And Diversity

12. Implementation Of Gender Equity And Diversity In Curricula Of Critical Care And Perioperative Medicine

13. Improving Wellbeing And Reaching Success In Critical Care And Perioperative Medicine

14. Preventing Harassment To Improve Team Well-Being And Patient Safety In Healthcare.

ISBN:

3-031-86286-4

OCLC:

1524424345