Task Shifting in Cardiac Catheterization to Sustain Physicians and Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Centers　- Findings From the 2024 Japanese Circulation Society Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustainability of the 24/7 acute coronary syndrome response system is at risk due to the Work Style Reform for physicians.

Methods and results

A survey of 93 facilities in Chugoku-Shikoku region found that 30% of facilities expected acute coronary syndrome services to be restricted due to the Work Style Reform. Approximately 35% had implemented task shifting, which reduced physicians' workload by 30% and improved team care.

Conclusions

Task shifting improved the working environment. However, various barriers to implementation were also identified. Further investigation is needed to achieve a balance between the Work Style Reform and sustainability of the acute coronary syndrome response system.

SUBMITTER: Suetomi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625880 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature