Delivered by Dr. Paul Seale, Family Physician and Professor & Director of Research in the Dept. of Family Medicine Navicent Health/Mercer University, this presentation shows the potential Georgia has for being a leader implementing SBIRT.
The document describes several research projects related to applied statistical techniques, including:
1) A project to develop a program for frail seniors to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits using statistical analysis methods like logistic regression.
2) A study to implement and assess an injury prevention program for pediatric patients using statistical tests like repeated measures ANOVA to analyze barriers and utilization rates.
3) A study screening injured emergency department patients for alcohol abuse and evaluating rates of treatment seeking using multilevel logistic models.
The document summarizes an operations research study conducted in Bangladesh to introduce emergency contraception (ECP) and determine the most effective delivery model. The study compared an on-demand delivery model, a prophylactic delivery model where ECP was provided in advance, and a control group. The study found knowledge and use of ECP was far greater in the prophylactic areas compared to the on-demand areas or control areas. The probability of using ECP was 5 times higher when provided prophylactically or with an informational brochure. Based on positive findings, the national family planning program approved including ECP and is scaling up access. The study demonstrated how operations research can inform policy and translate to action.
JoniAnn Jones-Chaney is seeking a position to continue serving underserved populations through education and professional workshops. She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Supervision and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Biological Sciences. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Argosy University and has over 25 years of experience as a full time teacher for Chicago Public Schools teaching Biology, Earth Sciences, and Physical Science. She also has over 15 years of experience as an EMT-Paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance and other ambulance companies, providing advanced life support and managing life threatening illnesses of patients.
The document discusses the need for improved nutrition education for physicians. Currently, most physicians receive limited nutrition education and do not feel adequately trained to counsel patients on diet. The goals are to teach physicians basic nutrition principles, increase communication between physicians and dietitians, and help physicians better serve patient nutritional needs. Evidence suggests physicians want more training, as many feel obligated but not prepared to discuss nutrition.
NSF Smart and Connected Health Visioning MeetingSherry Pagoto
This document discusses how technology can help address challenges with behavioral strategies for managing obesity and preventing diabetes. It summarizes that:
1. While behavioral strategies were shown to be effective in 2001, they are still not widely available due to being too expensive and burdensome to implement.
2. Technology can help reduce the burden and costs of interventions by automating delivery and removing clinic visits, though current uses focus on automating rather than innovating.
3. Technology also has potential to speed up clinical testing of new strategies and advance understanding of behavior change through data collection and analysis, but challenges remain around recruitment, participation, and accuracy of self-monitoring data.
4. More work is needed examining how
The document discusses why some general practice (GP) clinics are more successful than others at engaging medical students to return as future employees through rural clinical placements. It notes the shortage of doctors in rural areas and the goal of rural clinical schools to address this issue. One such school places students in GP clinics through the Parallel Rural Community Curriculum (PRCC) program, with some clinics seeing returned students. The document questions what attributes of successful clinics contribute to their ability to recruit and retain students long-term. It reviews literature on strongest predictors of rural medical recruitment and retention to help understand success stories and inform GP recruitment strategies.
The document describes several research projects related to applied statistical techniques, including:
1) A project to develop a program for frail seniors to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits using statistical analysis methods like logistic regression.
2) A study to implement and assess an injury prevention program for pediatric patients using statistical tests like repeated measures ANOVA to analyze barriers and utilization rates.
3) A study screening injured emergency department patients for alcohol abuse and evaluating rates of treatment seeking using multilevel logistic models.
The document summarizes an operations research study conducted in Bangladesh to introduce emergency contraception (ECP) and determine the most effective delivery model. The study compared an on-demand delivery model, a prophylactic delivery model where ECP was provided in advance, and a control group. The study found knowledge and use of ECP was far greater in the prophylactic areas compared to the on-demand areas or control areas. The probability of using ECP was 5 times higher when provided prophylactically or with an informational brochure. Based on positive findings, the national family planning program approved including ECP and is scaling up access. The study demonstrated how operations research can inform policy and translate to action.
JoniAnn Jones-Chaney is seeking a position to continue serving underserved populations through education and professional workshops. She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Supervision and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Biological Sciences. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Argosy University and has over 25 years of experience as a full time teacher for Chicago Public Schools teaching Biology, Earth Sciences, and Physical Science. She also has over 15 years of experience as an EMT-Paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance and other ambulance companies, providing advanced life support and managing life threatening illnesses of patients.
The document discusses the need for improved nutrition education for physicians. Currently, most physicians receive limited nutrition education and do not feel adequately trained to counsel patients on diet. The goals are to teach physicians basic nutrition principles, increase communication between physicians and dietitians, and help physicians better serve patient nutritional needs. Evidence suggests physicians want more training, as many feel obligated but not prepared to discuss nutrition.
NSF Smart and Connected Health Visioning MeetingSherry Pagoto
This document discusses how technology can help address challenges with behavioral strategies for managing obesity and preventing diabetes. It summarizes that:
1. While behavioral strategies were shown to be effective in 2001, they are still not widely available due to being too expensive and burdensome to implement.
2. Technology can help reduce the burden and costs of interventions by automating delivery and removing clinic visits, though current uses focus on automating rather than innovating.
3. Technology also has potential to speed up clinical testing of new strategies and advance understanding of behavior change through data collection and analysis, but challenges remain around recruitment, participation, and accuracy of self-monitoring data.
4. More work is needed examining how
The document discusses why some general practice (GP) clinics are more successful than others at engaging medical students to return as future employees through rural clinical placements. It notes the shortage of doctors in rural areas and the goal of rural clinical schools to address this issue. One such school places students in GP clinics through the Parallel Rural Community Curriculum (PRCC) program, with some clinics seeing returned students. The document questions what attributes of successful clinics contribute to their ability to recruit and retain students long-term. It reviews literature on strongest predictors of rural medical recruitment and retention to help understand success stories and inform GP recruitment strategies.
Expedited patient-centered outcome measurement development for cancer careCancer Institute NSW
The need for real-time access to outcomes data is well-recognized. However, providers, payers, and patients lack access to timely and relevant outcomes data to support informed decision-making and comparisons across providers and over time. To help address these gaps, MD Anderson initiated a project to develop patient-centered outcome measures and to integrate data collection within the electronic health record (EHR) in 2014.
The document discusses problems with the current healthcare system including long wait times, lack of access to patient information, and poor communication between providers. It identifies that patients often lack health information and there is no standardized IT system to share data. A proposed solution is a national patient database that would give authorized healthcare providers up-to-date patient information to improve coordination and allow for more informed care decisions. The expected benefits include increased efficiency, reduced wait times, and improved health outcomes.
This document contains a report summarizing two articles about the relationship between diet and sleep. The first article summarizes a study finding that high fat diets may cause daytime sleepiness. The second article describes a study of over 1800 Australian men that found those with high fat intake were more likely to experience daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea. The report provides a critical review of both articles, noting limitations such as reliance on self-reported data and limited population samples. It concludes that while the findings could influence public health, they have minimal implications for nutrition professionals due to weaknesses in the study methods.
Denesha Harvey has over 10 years of experience as a licensed registered nurse, including in home health care, medical-surgical units, and hematology/oncology. She holds a Master's of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Columbus State University. Her clinical experiences include primary care, obstetrics/gynecology, and pediatrics. She seeks a position as a family nurse practitioner where she can utilize her leadership skills and experience providing comprehensive patient care.
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This document discusses a study on the effectiveness of patient self-management (PSM) in strengthening patient engagement, adherence, retention, and health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kenya. It notes that while stigma and HIV prevalence are declining with increased prevention, care, and treatment, malnutrition among PLHIV remains high. The study aims to demonstrate that mutually agreed upon goals between patients and healthcare workers through the PSM process can improve wellness and adherence. The joint research hopes to increase patient engagement, retention in care, viral load suppression, nutrition status, and reduce infections. Last week, 10 research assistants were trained on qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to collect quality data to guide policymaking on scaling up the P
Sandra K. Tyson has directed two major healthcare programs since 2012. The first is the Texas Medicaid Network Access Improvement Program, which has funded 21 projects at the UT Health Science Center-Houston including new community health centers and medical homes for at-risk groups. The second is the Texas 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program, for which the UT Health Science Center-Houston has implemented 22 projects expanding access to primary care, specialty care, and behavioral healthcare in community clinics and underserved areas. Both programs receive funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and aim to improve healthcare delivery and access.
Is awareness of DOTS amoung medical practitioners in Mysore a worry ?-Mudassi...IPHIndia
This document reports on a study that assessed awareness of DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) among medical practitioners in Mysore, India. The study found that overall awareness and usage of DOTS was low, particularly among doctors who graduated before DOTS was included in the curriculum and those practicing in the private sector. However, doctors working in government sectors felt DOTS was more effective than other treatment methods. The study concludes there is a need for improved communication between tuberculosis programs and doctors, and suggestions are made to enhance DOTS education and engagement of private medical practitioners.
The Rhode Island Infectious Diseases Research Program (RIID) is led by Director Kerry LaPlante and focuses on outcomes and pharmacoepidemiology research as well as antimicrobial pharmacology. The program includes post-doctoral fellows, physician candidates, pharmacy students, and staff across several areas including antimicrobial stewardship, clinical trials, and vaccines.
Integrating nutrition into national HIV policies and programs: experience fro...RENEWAL-IFPRI
This document discusses integrating nutrition into national HIV policies and programs based on experience from Africa. It summarizes the scientific evidence showing that nutritional supplementation can improve energy and protein intake as well as body weight and composition in HIV-positive individuals. However, more research is still needed to determine the impact on clinical outcomes like CD4 count and mortality. It also describes challenges faced and lessons learned from programmatic experiences integrating nutrition services into HIV care in several African countries. Key research gaps are identified around determining the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different food products and better harmonizing food security and nutrition programs for HIV-positive populations.
Joanne Anderson has over 15 years of experience in oncology nursing. She is currently the Clinical Manager of Oncology Services at Munson Healthcare where she coordinates cancer care services and works to improve quality standards. Previously, she was the Assistant Department Manager at Sparrow Cancer Center where she oversaw day-to-day operations and developed quality initiatives. She has extensive leadership experience in oncology nursing and a passion for improving patient care and outcomes.
The responsibilities of doctors who specialize in critical care medicine have vastly changed along with the times. Primarily, this field of medicine was focused on ensuring patient survival from severe illnesses. However, the treatments involved looked at the short-term and may come at cost. Some treatments and therapies have adverse effects to the patient’s quality of life after their confinement in the ICU.
The document discusses a study that found nutritional supplements can help reduce hospital readmission rates. Hospitals face fines under the Affordable Care Act if their readmission rates are too high. To avoid fines, hospitals may create new outpatient programs and follow-ups using nutritional supplements to help elderly patients recover fully after being discharged. The 11-year study from USC and Stanford found supplements cut readmission rates by giving patients more energy and nutrition to recover at home instead of being readmitted.
1. The study examined the experiences of over 3,400 caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in receiving an ASD diagnosis and follow-up services in Pennsylvania.
2. It found that over time, the gap between first developmental concern and age of diagnosis has decreased, and the distance traveled for diagnosis has also decreased but remains high in some counties.
3. More recently diagnosed children received more extensive follow-up services compared to older individuals.
The researchers assessed physical medicine and rehabilitation residents' knowledge of Medicare principles before and after a one-hour educational intervention. The mean score on a 10-question pre-test was 38% for all residents, showing a knowledge gap. After the presentation, the mean post-test score increased significantly to 85%, demonstrating that the intervention was effective in improving knowledge. However, scores did not differ between post-graduate years, indicating residents may not learn these fundamentals over their residency without targeted education. The researchers call for larger studies of effective teaching methods for systems-based practice.
Engaging the Participant - Telehospitalist program (innotech)JoAnna Cheshire
A telehospitalist is a physician who provides care for hospitalized patients at a distance using telemedicine. As the US faces a projected physician shortage, telemedicine and utilizing advanced practice clinicians can help address gaps, especially in rural areas with limited access to care. The document describes a telehospitalist program launched in Oklahoma in 2014 connecting physicians in Oklahoma City to patients in rural hospitals over 60 miles away. The program has had over 3,900 telemedicine visits for more than 1,100 patients. Key lessons learned include the importance of local buy-in, flexibility, and focusing on patient-centered care.
Paul Bristow, BKPA, and Karen Thomas, UKRR gave a presentation at BRS2017: Embedding patient reported experience into future QI - 1st National PREM Pilot Survey 2016
The document summarizes 15 research articles that evaluated the accuracy of the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) in identifying delirium in adult ICU patients compared to practitioner judgment. The majority of studies were quasi-experimental and found that the CAM-ICU more accurately identified delirium than practitioner judgment alone. However, the CAM-ICU had lower sensitivity than specificity, so it could potentially under-identify delirium. The studies concluded that while the CAM-ICU is currently the most accurate tool, it should be used along with practitioner judgment until a screening tool with higher sensitivity is developed.
Blastech Private Limited is a company that specializes in mining and excavation. It appears to be located in India and have expertise in extracting resources from the earth. The document provides little other information about the company, its services, leadership, or operations.
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Expedited patient-centered outcome measurement development for cancer careCancer Institute NSW
The need for real-time access to outcomes data is well-recognized. However, providers, payers, and patients lack access to timely and relevant outcomes data to support informed decision-making and comparisons across providers and over time. To help address these gaps, MD Anderson initiated a project to develop patient-centered outcome measures and to integrate data collection within the electronic health record (EHR) in 2014.
The document discusses problems with the current healthcare system including long wait times, lack of access to patient information, and poor communication between providers. It identifies that patients often lack health information and there is no standardized IT system to share data. A proposed solution is a national patient database that would give authorized healthcare providers up-to-date patient information to improve coordination and allow for more informed care decisions. The expected benefits include increased efficiency, reduced wait times, and improved health outcomes.
This document contains a report summarizing two articles about the relationship between diet and sleep. The first article summarizes a study finding that high fat diets may cause daytime sleepiness. The second article describes a study of over 1800 Australian men that found those with high fat intake were more likely to experience daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea. The report provides a critical review of both articles, noting limitations such as reliance on self-reported data and limited population samples. It concludes that while the findings could influence public health, they have minimal implications for nutrition professionals due to weaknesses in the study methods.
Denesha Harvey has over 10 years of experience as a licensed registered nurse, including in home health care, medical-surgical units, and hematology/oncology. She holds a Master's of Science in Nursing from Walden University and a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Columbus State University. Her clinical experiences include primary care, obstetrics/gynecology, and pediatrics. She seeks a position as a family nurse practitioner where she can utilize her leadership skills and experience providing comprehensive patient care.
e-bulletin - 001 - Study Looping Nutrition Assessment’s Counseling and Suppor...Bill Philip Okaka
This document discusses a study on the effectiveness of patient self-management (PSM) in strengthening patient engagement, adherence, retention, and health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kenya. It notes that while stigma and HIV prevalence are declining with increased prevention, care, and treatment, malnutrition among PLHIV remains high. The study aims to demonstrate that mutually agreed upon goals between patients and healthcare workers through the PSM process can improve wellness and adherence. The joint research hopes to increase patient engagement, retention in care, viral load suppression, nutrition status, and reduce infections. Last week, 10 research assistants were trained on qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to collect quality data to guide policymaking on scaling up the P
Sandra K. Tyson has directed two major healthcare programs since 2012. The first is the Texas Medicaid Network Access Improvement Program, which has funded 21 projects at the UT Health Science Center-Houston including new community health centers and medical homes for at-risk groups. The second is the Texas 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program, for which the UT Health Science Center-Houston has implemented 22 projects expanding access to primary care, specialty care, and behavioral healthcare in community clinics and underserved areas. Both programs receive funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and aim to improve healthcare delivery and access.
Is awareness of DOTS amoung medical practitioners in Mysore a worry ?-Mudassi...IPHIndia
This document reports on a study that assessed awareness of DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) among medical practitioners in Mysore, India. The study found that overall awareness and usage of DOTS was low, particularly among doctors who graduated before DOTS was included in the curriculum and those practicing in the private sector. However, doctors working in government sectors felt DOTS was more effective than other treatment methods. The study concludes there is a need for improved communication between tuberculosis programs and doctors, and suggestions are made to enhance DOTS education and engagement of private medical practitioners.
The Rhode Island Infectious Diseases Research Program (RIID) is led by Director Kerry LaPlante and focuses on outcomes and pharmacoepidemiology research as well as antimicrobial pharmacology. The program includes post-doctoral fellows, physician candidates, pharmacy students, and staff across several areas including antimicrobial stewardship, clinical trials, and vaccines.
Integrating nutrition into national HIV policies and programs: experience fro...RENEWAL-IFPRI
This document discusses integrating nutrition into national HIV policies and programs based on experience from Africa. It summarizes the scientific evidence showing that nutritional supplementation can improve energy and protein intake as well as body weight and composition in HIV-positive individuals. However, more research is still needed to determine the impact on clinical outcomes like CD4 count and mortality. It also describes challenges faced and lessons learned from programmatic experiences integrating nutrition services into HIV care in several African countries. Key research gaps are identified around determining the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different food products and better harmonizing food security and nutrition programs for HIV-positive populations.
Joanne Anderson has over 15 years of experience in oncology nursing. She is currently the Clinical Manager of Oncology Services at Munson Healthcare where she coordinates cancer care services and works to improve quality standards. Previously, she was the Assistant Department Manager at Sparrow Cancer Center where she oversaw day-to-day operations and developed quality initiatives. She has extensive leadership experience in oncology nursing and a passion for improving patient care and outcomes.
The responsibilities of doctors who specialize in critical care medicine have vastly changed along with the times. Primarily, this field of medicine was focused on ensuring patient survival from severe illnesses. However, the treatments involved looked at the short-term and may come at cost. Some treatments and therapies have adverse effects to the patient’s quality of life after their confinement in the ICU.
The document discusses a study that found nutritional supplements can help reduce hospital readmission rates. Hospitals face fines under the Affordable Care Act if their readmission rates are too high. To avoid fines, hospitals may create new outpatient programs and follow-ups using nutritional supplements to help elderly patients recover fully after being discharged. The 11-year study from USC and Stanford found supplements cut readmission rates by giving patients more energy and nutrition to recover at home instead of being readmitted.
1. The study examined the experiences of over 3,400 caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in receiving an ASD diagnosis and follow-up services in Pennsylvania.
2. It found that over time, the gap between first developmental concern and age of diagnosis has decreased, and the distance traveled for diagnosis has also decreased but remains high in some counties.
3. More recently diagnosed children received more extensive follow-up services compared to older individuals.
The researchers assessed physical medicine and rehabilitation residents' knowledge of Medicare principles before and after a one-hour educational intervention. The mean score on a 10-question pre-test was 38% for all residents, showing a knowledge gap. After the presentation, the mean post-test score increased significantly to 85%, demonstrating that the intervention was effective in improving knowledge. However, scores did not differ between post-graduate years, indicating residents may not learn these fundamentals over their residency without targeted education. The researchers call for larger studies of effective teaching methods for systems-based practice.
Engaging the Participant - Telehospitalist program (innotech)JoAnna Cheshire
A telehospitalist is a physician who provides care for hospitalized patients at a distance using telemedicine. As the US faces a projected physician shortage, telemedicine and utilizing advanced practice clinicians can help address gaps, especially in rural areas with limited access to care. The document describes a telehospitalist program launched in Oklahoma in 2014 connecting physicians in Oklahoma City to patients in rural hospitals over 60 miles away. The program has had over 3,900 telemedicine visits for more than 1,100 patients. Key lessons learned include the importance of local buy-in, flexibility, and focusing on patient-centered care.
Paul Bristow, BKPA, and Karen Thomas, UKRR gave a presentation at BRS2017: Embedding patient reported experience into future QI - 1st National PREM Pilot Survey 2016
The document summarizes 15 research articles that evaluated the accuracy of the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) in identifying delirium in adult ICU patients compared to practitioner judgment. The majority of studies were quasi-experimental and found that the CAM-ICU more accurately identified delirium than practitioner judgment alone. However, the CAM-ICU had lower sensitivity than specificity, so it could potentially under-identify delirium. The studies concluded that while the CAM-ICU is currently the most accurate tool, it should be used along with practitioner judgment until a screening tool with higher sensitivity is developed.
Blastech Private Limited is a company that specializes in mining and excavation. It appears to be located in India and have expertise in extracting resources from the earth. The document provides little other information about the company, its services, leadership, or operations.
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The document summarizes renovations made to the Thrive Acupuncture Office. Key changes included upgrading both workspaces and treatment rooms with custom storage solutions, warm lighting, comfortable furnishings, and upgraded technology. Additional upgrades such as new paint, plants, and a waiting room library were aimed at creating a warm, welcoming environment for patients.
Durisol is a building system that uses recycled wood to form insulating concrete wall units. The wood is "mineralized" and formed into durable blocks with an open cell structure that provides insulation but does not burn, rot, or support insects. The lightweight blocks are dry stacked without mortar, then filled with concrete to form a monolithic concrete frame. Durisol walls can achieve high insulative values while offering construction cost and time savings compared to traditional methods. The blocks have been used internationally for over 60 years to construct a variety of buildings from houses to schools to high-rises.
Driving is a serious responsibility that requires obeying traffic laws and showing courtesy to others. Having a driver's license is a privilege that comes with expectations to drive safely and follow all rules of the road. Driver education is important as it teaches skills that can prevent accidents and their high costs. The automobile has significantly impacted society through increased mobility, new industries, and urban development, though it also creates health issues like pollution. Future automobiles may be powered by new sources and include advanced safety technologies.
Chapter 9 gravity flow water supply systemGokul Saud
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Donna P. Michael-Wilson is seeking a position in food and nutrition services. She has over 20 years of experience managing food and nutrition departments in hospitals. Her experience includes directing daily operations, facilitating performance improvement, managing budgets, and serving as a clinical preceptor. She has a Master's degree in Human Nutrition and is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian.
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The Elderhaus PACE program in North Carolina aims to improve functional outcomes for elderly participants while reducing healthcare costs. Preliminary data shows that after 5 years of operation, 46% of participants improved their functional independence and 20% maintained their level, while utilizing less costly hospital and institutional care. The program organizes care plans around standard domains of biopsychosocial function and uses quantitative measures to document baseline functionality and improvements. Next steps include disseminating this care planning process to other PACE programs to measure its impact on outcomes and costs.
1. The study compared the effects of a 12-week team-based learning (TBL) diabetes education intervention versus traditional lecture-based education on patient outcomes. 57 patients were randomized into either the TBL or control group.
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To address family history collection, interpretation, and application in busy primary care practices, NCHPEG has collaborated collaborating with the March of Dimes, Genetic Alliance, Harvard Partners, and the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop and evaluate a novel family history tool that focuses on prenatal and neonatal health. The tool helps to improve health outcomes for the female patient, fetus, and family by providing clinical decision support and educational resources for risk assessment based on family history. A set of screenshots and an overview of the module can be reviewed via this downloadable ppt.
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SBIRT is an evidence based approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment to people with substance use disorders and those at risk of developing these disorders. Collaborative SBIRT Training for Maine’s Future Health Profession Leaders is a three-year grant totaling $870,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The first of its kind to be awarded in Maine, this grant utilizes an interprofessional approach to the development and implementation of training programs to teach UNE students across 8 health professions the skills necessary to provide evidence-based Screening and Brief Intervention as well as Referral to Treatment for patients who are at risk for a substance use disorder (SUD). Additionally, the training will develop the leadership skills needed in order to champion the implementation of SBIRT throughout our healthcare system with the ultimate goal of helping clients avoid substance use disorders.
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Bobbie Kithcart has over 30 years of experience in clinical nursing, health administration, and pharmaceutical consulting. She currently works as a Clinical Science Consultant for Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, where she has led several initiatives to reduce readmission rates, improve medication adherence, and increase the use of new oral anti-coagulants. Previously, she has held leadership roles developing medical management programs, directing evidence-based asthma education, and obtaining multiple grants to study and prevent chronic diseases. Kithcart also has extensive experience cultivating partnerships across academia, healthcare organizations, and government to implement successful public health programs.
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RESEARCH Open AccessTelecoaching plus a portion control pl.docxsyreetamacaulay
RESEARCH Open Access
Telecoaching plus a portion control plate
for weight care management: a
randomized trial
Jill M. Huber1, Joshua S. Shapiro2, Mark L. Wieland1, Ivana T. Croghan1, Kristen S. Vickers Douglas3,
Darrell R. Schroeder4, Julie C. Hathaway5 and Jon O. Ebbert1,6*
Abstract
Background: Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death and disability and is associated with a lower health-
related quality of life. We evaluated the impact of telecoaching conducted by a counselor trained in motivational
interviewing paired with a portion control plate for obese patients in a primary care setting.
Methods: We conducted a randomized, clinical trial among patients in a primary care practice in the midwestern
United States. Patients were randomized to either usual care or an intervention including telecoaching with a
portion control plate. The intervention was provided during a 3-month period with follow-up of all patients
through 6 months after randomization. The primary outcomes were weight, body mass index (BMI),waist
circumference, and waist to hip ratio measured at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks. Secondary outcomes included
measures assessing eating behaviors, self-efficacy, and physical activity at baseline and at 12 and 24 weeks.
Results: A total of 1,101 subjects were pre-screened, and 90 were randomly assigned to telecoaching plus portion
control plate (n = 45) or usual care (n = 45). Using last-value carried forward without adjustment for baseline
demographics, significant reductions in BMI (estimated treatment effect -0.4 kg/m2, P = .038) and waist to hip ratio
(estimated treatment effect -.02, P = .037) at 3 months were observed in the telecoaching plus portion control plate
group compared to usual care. These differences were not statistically significant at 6 months. In females, the
telecoaching plus portion control plate intervention was associated with significant reductions in weight and BMI
at both 3 months (estimated treatment effect -1.6 kg, P = .016 and -0.6 kg/m2, P = .020) and 6 months (estimated
treatment effect -2.3 kg, P = .013 and -0.8 kg/m2, P = .025). In males, the telecoaching plus portion control
intervention was associated with a significant reduction in waist to hip ratio at 3 months (estimated treatment
effect -0.04, P = .017), but failed to show a significant difference in weight and BMI.
Conclusion: Telecoaching with a portion control plate can produce positive change in body habitus among obese
primary care patients; however, changes depend upon sex.
Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02373878, 13 February 2015. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/
NCT02373878.
Keywords: Obesity, Telecoaching, Portion control plate, Primary care, Patient-centered medical home
* Correspondence: [email protected]
1Division of Primary Care Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine,
Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Incorporation Population Health into Medical EducationGPHA
The document outlines plans to incorporate population health into the medical education curriculum at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University. It discusses assessing internal resources and community needs. A framework is proposed to introduce population health concepts into the 3rd and 4th year of medical school through lectures, seminars, clinical experiences, and service learning opportunities. The goal is to better prepare physicians for a healthcare system focused on prevention and community health as recommended by organizations like the Institute of Medicine and licensing exams. Contact information is provided for those wanting more details on the population health initiative.
This document summarizes the October 2016 edition of "Good News You Should Know", a newsletter from the LBJ campus of UTHealth. The newsletter highlights recent progress and achievements in quality care at LBJ Hospital and affiliated clinics. It discusses the hospital receiving re-designation as a Pathway to Excellence facility for nursing care. It also summarizes several quality improvement projects from LBJ faculty that were recognized in a quality competition.
Original ArticleThe Establishment of Evidence-BasedPract.docxhoney690131
Original Article
The Establishment of Evidence-Based
Practice Competencies for Practicing
Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice
Nurses in Real-World Clinical Settings:
Proficiencies to Improve Healthcare Quality,
Reliability, Patient Outcomes, and Costs
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, RN, PhD, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN •
Lynn Gallagher-Ford, RN, PhD, DPFNAP, NE-BC • Lisa English Long, RN, MSN, CNS •
Ellen Fineout-Overholt, RN, PhD, FAAN
Keywords
evidence-based
practice,
competencies,
healthcare quality
ABSTRACT
Background: Although it is widely known that evidence-based practice (EBP) improves healthcare
quality, reliability, and patient outcomes as well as reduces variations in care and costs, it is still
not the standard of care delivered by practicing clinicians across the globe. Adoption of specific
EBP competencies for nurses and advanced practice nurses (APNs) who practice in real-world
healthcare settings can assist institutions in achieving high-value, low-cost evidence-based health
care.
Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a set of clear EBP competencies for both practicing
registered nurses and APNs in clinical settings that can be used by healthcare institutions in their
quest to achieve high performing systems that consistently implement and sustain EBP.
Methods: Seven national EBP leaders developed an initial set of competencies for practicing
registered nurses and APNs through a consensus building process. Next, a Delphi survey was
conducted with 80 EBP mentors across the United States to determine consensus and clarity
around the competencies.
Findings: Two rounds of the Delphi survey resulted in total consensus by the EBP mentors,
resulting in a final set of 13 competencies for practicing registered nurses and 11 additional
competencies for APNs.
Linking Evidence to Action: Incorporation of these competencies into healthcare system ex-
pectations, orientations, job descriptions, performance appraisals, and clinical ladder promotion
processes could drive higher quality, reliability, and consistency of healthcare as well as reduce
costs. Research is now needed to develop valid and reliable tools for assessing these competen-
cies as well as linking them to clinician and patient outcomes.
BACKGROUND
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a life-long problem-solving
approach to the delivery of health care that integrates the best
evidence from well-designed studies (i.e., external evidence)
and integrates it with a patient’s preferences and values
and a clinician’s expertise, which includes internal evidence
gathered from patient data. When EBP is delivered in a context
of caring and a culture as well as an ecosystem or environment
that supports it, the best clinical decisions are made that
yield positive patient outcomes (see Figure 1; Melnyk &
Fineout-Overholt, 2011).
Research supports that EBP promotes high-value health
care, including enhancing the quality and reliability of health
care, improving health outcomes,.
Original ArticleThe Establishment of Evidence-BasedPract.docxvannagoforth
Original Article
The Establishment of Evidence-Based
Practice Competencies for Practicing
Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice
Nurses in Real-World Clinical Settings:
Proficiencies to Improve Healthcare Quality,
Reliability, Patient Outcomes, and Costs
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, RN, PhD, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN •
Lynn Gallagher-Ford, RN, PhD, DPFNAP, NE-BC • Lisa English Long, RN, MSN, CNS •
Ellen Fineout-Overholt, RN, PhD, FAAN
Keywords
evidence-based
practice,
competencies,
healthcare quality
ABSTRACT
Background: Although it is widely known that evidence-based practice (EBP) improves healthcare
quality, reliability, and patient outcomes as well as reduces variations in care and costs, it is still
not the standard of care delivered by practicing clinicians across the globe. Adoption of specific
EBP competencies for nurses and advanced practice nurses (APNs) who practice in real-world
healthcare settings can assist institutions in achieving high-value, low-cost evidence-based health
care.
Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a set of clear EBP competencies for both practicing
registered nurses and APNs in clinical settings that can be used by healthcare institutions in their
quest to achieve high performing systems that consistently implement and sustain EBP.
Methods: Seven national EBP leaders developed an initial set of competencies for practicing
registered nurses and APNs through a consensus building process. Next, a Delphi survey was
conducted with 80 EBP mentors across the United States to determine consensus and clarity
around the competencies.
Findings: Two rounds of the Delphi survey resulted in total consensus by the EBP mentors,
resulting in a final set of 13 competencies for practicing registered nurses and 11 additional
competencies for APNs.
Linking Evidence to Action: Incorporation of these competencies into healthcare system ex-
pectations, orientations, job descriptions, performance appraisals, and clinical ladder promotion
processes could drive higher quality, reliability, and consistency of healthcare as well as reduce
costs. Research is now needed to develop valid and reliable tools for assessing these competen-
cies as well as linking them to clinician and patient outcomes.
BACKGROUND
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a life-long problem-solving
approach to the delivery of health care that integrates the best
evidence from well-designed studies (i.e., external evidence)
and integrates it with a patient’s preferences and values
and a clinician’s expertise, which includes internal evidence
gathered from patient data. When EBP is delivered in a context
of caring and a culture as well as an ecosystem or environment
that supports it, the best clinical decisions are made that
yield positive patient outcomes (see Figure 1; Melnyk &
Fineout-Overholt, 2011).
Research supports that EBP promotes high-value health
care, including enhancing the quality and reliability of health
care, improving health outcomes, ...
This document provides an overview of behavioral health among youth in Georgia. It discusses that behavioral health encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders. Nearly half of US youth experience a behavioral health condition, and among Georgia youth, nearly 1 in 10 have been diagnosed with a behavioral health condition. The most prevalent conditions among Georgia youth are substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression. A variety of social factors can influence behavioral health, such as adverse childhood experiences, poverty, and access to healthcare and education. Over half of Georgia children have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience.
This webinar reviewed the bills, resolution, and budgetary items discussed during the 2016 Legislative Session that may impact Georgia’s health care system and health care consumers. The slides can be dowloaded below, or the archived webinar can be accessed via the HealthTec distance learning site at http://www.healthtecdl.org/events/details/Changes-in-Health-Care-and-Policy-in-the-2016-Georgia-Legislative-Session.cfm.
The document describes a case study of Cover Georgia, a coalition formed in 2012 with over 70 organizations and a steering committee to advocate expanding Medicaid in Georgia. The coalition holds regular meetings and communicates via Google groups. It aims to facilitate information sharing and collaboration among consumer health advocates on policy issues. The document outlines best practices for effective coalitions, including defining goals, conducting needs assessments, and evaluating progress.
The document summarizes Georgians for a Healthy Future's policy priorities and advocacy opportunities for the 2016 Georgia legislative session. GHF's top priorities include closing Georgia's coverage gap by expanding Medicaid, setting and enforcing network adequacy standards for health plans, and ending surprise out-of-network medical bills. The document outlines the Georgia legislative process and opportunities for public advocacy, such as testifying at committee hearings or contacting legislators.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) unanimously adopted an updated version of its Network Adequacy Model Act in 2015. The Model Act serves as draft legislation that states can enact. Key provisions of the updated Act include strengthening protections against surprise medical bills, requiring accurate provider directories, and establishing standards for health plan networks to ensure adequate access to care. The Act also provides continuity of care protections and a mediation process to address out-of-network bills over $500 for those receiving care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities.
Georgians for a Healthy Future advocates for expanding access to healthcare in Georgia. The Affordable Care Act has reduced the uninsured rate, but Georgia did not expand Medicaid so a coverage gap remains for low-income adults. Expanding Medicaid could improve access for over 400,000 Georgians currently ineligible for subsidies.
Delivered by Dr. Gabe Kuperminc from Georgia State University, the presentation details the results of the Georgia BASICS initiative where SBIRT was implemented in emergency rooms in Georgia.
This document describes a program called SBIRT in Schools that implements Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for adolescents at risk of substance abuse. It will partner with six communities to screen youth and link those at low-moderate risk to a brief mentoring intervention aimed at enhancing social supports. Youth identified at higher risk will be referred to treatment. The goals are to increase youth SBIRT capacity, connect sites to resources and best practices, and test approaches that can be more widely replicated to prevent substance abuse.
This presentation provides an overview of the Georgia Enrollment Assistance Resource Network, known as GEAR. GEAR is a one-stop shop for community organizations, enrollment assisters, and others working directly with consumers to educate them about health care.
This document summarizes the Affordable Care Act and its impact in Georgia. It discusses that Georgia has a Federally-Facilitated Marketplace, and that during Open Enrollment 2, over 541,000 Georgians enrolled in Marketplace plans, with the average premium being $73 per month after tax credits. It also outlines organizations that provided enrollment assistance and challenges faced, such as issues with Healthcare.gov and limited health insurance literacy. The document concludes by providing information on the upcoming Open Enrollment 3 period.
This chart book is chock full of infographics, data points, and maps that break down how Georgia's Medicaid program works, what the coverage gap is, and provides recommendations to close that gap.
This document discusses Georgia's coverage gap under the Affordable Care Act and the opportunity to close it. Georgia currently has over 300,000 residents who fall into the coverage gap because they earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to qualify for subsidies on the exchange. Closing the gap would provide affordable health care access for these residents. It would also benefit the economy, health care industry, and workforce by creating jobs and new economic activity. Studies of other states that have expanded Medicaid found budget savings, reduced uncompensated care costs, and improved health outcomes.
Georgians for a Healthy Future's (GHF) 2015 policy agenda focused on closing Georgia's coverage gap, ensuring access to quality healthcare for Medicaid and PeachCare beneficiaries, maximizing enrollment and a positive consumer experience for private health insurance, increasing Georgia's tobacco tax, and reinvesting in public health. The presentation provided background on these issues, GHF's role in advocating for related policies, and resources for attendees to get involved in the legislative process through advocacy opportunities like meeting with their legislators.
This slideshow presents best practices, lessons learned, and policy recommendations around covering Georgia's uninsured. It is based on a review of the open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace that ran from fall 2014 to winter 2015 and includes findings from interviews with enrollment assisters and other community partners.
International Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated during June, placing the spotlight not only on cancer survivors, but also their caregivers.
CANSA has compiled a list of tips and guidelines of support:
https://cansa.org.za/who-cares-for-cancer-patients-caregivers/
Healthy Eating Habits:
Understanding Nutrition Labels: Teaches how to read and interpret food labels, focusing on serving sizes, calorie intake, and nutrients to limit or include.
Tips for Healthy Eating: Offers practical advice such as incorporating a variety of foods, practicing moderation, staying hydrated, and eating mindfully.
Benefits of Regular Exercise:
Physical Benefits: Discusses how exercise aids in weight management, muscle and bone health, cardiovascular health, and flexibility.
Mental Benefits: Explains the psychological advantages, including stress reduction, improved mood, and better sleep.
Tips for Staying Active:
Encourages consistency, variety in exercises, setting realistic goals, and finding enjoyable activities to maintain motivation.
Maintaining a Balanced Lifestyle:
Integrating Nutrition and Exercise: Suggests meal planning and incorporating physical activity into daily routines.
Monitoring Progress: Recommends tracking food intake and exercise, regular health check-ups, and provides tips for achieving balance, such as getting sufficient sleep, managing stress, and staying socially active.
Comprehensive Rainy Season Advisory: Safety and Preparedness Tips.pdfDr Rachana Gujar
The "Comprehensive Rainy Season Advisory: Safety and Preparedness Tips" offers essential guidance for navigating rainy weather conditions. It covers strategies for staying safe during storms, flood prevention measures, and advice on preparing for inclement weather. This advisory aims to ensure individuals are equipped with the knowledge and resources to handle the challenges of the rainy season effectively, emphasizing safety, preparedness, and resilience.
The facial nerve, also known as cranial nerve VII, is one of the 12 cranial nerves originating from the brain. It's a mixed nerve, meaning it contains both sensory and motor fibres, and it plays a crucial role in controlling various facial muscles, as well as conveying sensory information from the taste buds on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
This particular slides consist of- what is hypotension,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is the summary of hypotension:
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when the pressure of blood circulating in the body is lower than normal or expected. It's only a problem if it negatively impacts the body and causes symptoms. Normal blood pressure is usually between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg, but pressures below 90/60 are generally considered hypotensive.
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GEMMA Wean is available in 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm. There is also a 0.5mm micro-pellet, GEMMA Wean Diamond, which covers the early nursery stage from post-weaning to pre-growing.
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Michigan HealthTech Market Map 2024. Includes 7 categories: Policy Makers, Academic Innovation Centers, Digital Health Providers, Healthcare Providers, Payers / Insurance, Device Companies, Life Science Companies, Innovation Accelerators. Developed by the Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator
1. Georgia: National Leader in
Training an SBIRT Workforce
J. Paul Seale, MD
Family Physician
Professor & Director of Research
Dept. of Family Medicine
Navicent Health/Mercer University
Macon, GA, USA
2. Healthy Habits Project 2002-3
Macon Family Medicine clinic
Clinicians trained: 25 residents, 8
faculty and 2 physician assistants (now
108 residents after 13 years)
Screened 3,041 patients, 241 (8%)
positive screens, 115 (3.8%) received
BIs
Demonstrated SBIRT’s feasibility
Seale, Shellenberger et al, Substance Abuse 2005; Seale, Shellenberger et al,
BMC Family Practice 2005
3. Project 2: GA-TX “Improving
Brief Intervention” Project
Timeline: 2005-2007
Aim: Replicate results of Healthy Habits
Project in 8 residency programs (4 in GA,
4 in TX)
Engaged “early adopter” faculty to serve
as site coordinators: Rome (Floyd Medical
Center), Atlanta (Morehouse Family
Medicine), Albany (Phoebe Putney Family
Medicine), Savannah (Memorial Family
Medicine)
4. Dissemination Results
189 residents & 6
faculty trained
Broad geographic
distribution across
Georgia
Shellenberger, Seale et al, Academic Medicine 2009;
Seale, Velasquez et al, Substance Abuse 2012
5. Project 3: Georgia BASICS State
SBIRT Initiative 2008-2013
Aim: Implement alcohol/drug SBIRT in
2 largest hospital systems in GA
Partnered with state health dept, Grady
Health Systems, Emory & GA State U.
Focused on SBIRT in emergency
departments
New: “specialist model” of SBI delivery
$15 million over 5 years
Johnson et al. Use of AUDIT-based measures, ACER 2013;
Johnson et al. Integration of screening question…Annals of Emerg Med 2013
6. SBIRT Grants by State, 2008
Missouri
W. Virginia
Georgia
Medical School Residency Grants
7. Project 4: Southeastern Consortium
for Substance Abuse Training
Rationale: limited SBI/substance abuse
initiatives in the southeastern US
Aim: Implement alcohol/drug SBIRT in
primary care residencies GA/NC/SC
Recruited 4 Family Medicine, 3 Internal
Medicine residencies & PA program
8. Dissemination Results
9 new clinics in 8 training programs,189
residents & 6 faculty trained in 3 states
Added SBI training in new discipline:
Physician Assistant training program
Training, systems intervention & strong
QI component led to increased SBI
rates in clinics
Pioneering work on coding & billing
Seale, Johnson et al, Academic Medicine 2015; Le, Johnson et al, JGIM 2015
9. Project 5: SECSAT for Advanced
Practice Registered Nurses
Rationale: as primary care delivery
changes to serve more patients, nurse
practitioners are in ideal role to do SBI
and bill for services provided
Engaged 6 GA advanced practice
nursing programs (Mercer, Emory,
UNG, Armstrong Atlantic, GCSU, South
U.)
Recruited 2 other “top ten” nursing
programs—Johns Hopkins, UAB
10. Dissemination Outcomes
Training in 8 new nursing programs,
587 students, 74 faculty and preceptors
trained in initial 2 years (goal: 900)
Creation of online training materials for
distance learners
Very high level of interest, engagement
and ownership of this important
preventive practice
Major efforts toward establishing
national SBIRT training standards
11.
12. Newest Wave of SBIRT
Trainees (63 new US grants)
Augusta University
Medical students,
nurse practitioners,
residents in Family
Medicine and
psychiatry, &
psychology students
Morehouse School
of Medicine
Training students in
medicine, nursing
and social work
13. GA Workforce—Poised for
SBIRT Dissemination
13 years of training projects
>2,600 students/residents & 118 faculty
in medicine, nursing and PA programs
across Georgia & nearby states
Follow-up interviews indicate these
trainees use SBI after graduation
Opportunities to accelerate use of this
important preventive service by
“turning on” and funding SBIRT codes