Hospitalizations and other negative health events are detrimental to seniors’ health and costly to the healthcare system. Proactive health monitoring may help seniors avoid negative health events and remain safely in their homes for longer. Many seniors do not have the skills, knowledge, or technology to regularly monitor their health at their own at home. Without regular, proactive health monitoring, we cannot identify seniors at risk of negative health outcomes (like hospitalizations) before such events occur. Having trained home support workers (caregivers) use their skills and technology to monitor seniors’ health makes proactive health monitoring more accessible to seniors receiving home care. In this project, trained caregivers use technology to proactively monitor seniors’ health for risk factors that could predict hospitalizations or other negative health outcomes. Seniors’ complete regular health assessments with their caregivers. Caregivers enter the results into a mobile app for analysis. The assessments involve physical health (like weight and blood pressure) and cognitive/mental health (like word recall and quality of life). All equipment is provided in a kit that is stored in the senior’s home. We anticipate that seniors will appreciate regularly checking on their health. Caregivers will benefit from learning new skills and having a new way to positively impact the seniors they care for. We anticipate showing that it is practical to have trained caregivers use technology (secure mobile app) to monitor the health of seniors receiving home care. We also aim to investigate if trends in seniors’ health can predict negative health events, like hospitalizations.
KGC '21 Personal Health-Knowledge Knowledge GraphsDanGruen
2021 Personal Health Knowledge Graph workshop presentation on the value or representing a patient's knowledge and beliefs. Personal health knowledge graphs (PHKGs) often include information about people, including their medical history, demographics, social information, preferences, and so on. While these information sets are critical to making predictions, diagnoses, and recommendations related to a person’s health, we propose incorporating personal knowledge into PHKGs that would be important for positive health outcomes: en- hanced PHKGs representing the health-related information a person knows. We believe such a knowledge graph (KG) would contribute to a system’s ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with its users, support health literacy and patient education, and play an important role in explainability efforts. Ultimately, it could enable systems to embody “theory of mind” elements crucial for human social behavior.
Challenges towards health care & Nursing personnel due to Covid 19Mounika Bhallam
CHALLENGES TOWARDS HEALTH CARE & NURSING PERSONNEL DUE TO COVID -19: this topic will provide knowledge regarding Challenges and overcoming of covid issues in Hospital and community.
KGC '21 Personal Health-Knowledge Knowledge GraphsDanGruen
2021 Personal Health Knowledge Graph workshop presentation on the value or representing a patient's knowledge and beliefs. Personal health knowledge graphs (PHKGs) often include information about people, including their medical history, demographics, social information, preferences, and so on. While these information sets are critical to making predictions, diagnoses, and recommendations related to a person’s health, we propose incorporating personal knowledge into PHKGs that would be important for positive health outcomes: en- hanced PHKGs representing the health-related information a person knows. We believe such a knowledge graph (KG) would contribute to a system’s ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with its users, support health literacy and patient education, and play an important role in explainability efforts. Ultimately, it could enable systems to embody “theory of mind” elements crucial for human social behavior.
Challenges towards health care & Nursing personnel due to Covid 19Mounika Bhallam
CHALLENGES TOWARDS HEALTH CARE & NURSING PERSONNEL DUE TO COVID -19: this topic will provide knowledge regarding Challenges and overcoming of covid issues in Hospital and community.
Continuity of care at the primary health care level narrative reviewDr. Anees Alyafei
A narrative review on continuity of care at the level of primary health care, definition, types, how it could be measured, and the expected effects on the patients, health care providers, and health institutes.
The Future of the American Healthcare Delivery System in an Era of ChangePYA, P.C.
PYA Principal Dr. Kent Bottles, who is also PYA Analytics' Chief Medical Officer, gave the keynote address, "The Future of the American Healthcare Delivery System in an Era of Change at the Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit," September 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. Dr. Bottles discussed four key trends affecting the American healthcare delivery system: the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), the digital revolution, big data, and social media. He examined how these trends together affect the way hospitals, providers, payers, employers, and government agencies adapt to the changing healthcare environment.
Easy to discuss and understand by the summarize topics of 3 which is Community Health Nursing, COPAR and Primary Health Care. Sources from different presentations and Shield book. MOSTLY COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIBLE!!!
The purpose of community diagnosis is to define existing problems, determine available resources and set priorities for planning, implementing and evaluating health action, by and for the community.
Measuring Health and Disease I: Introduction to Epidemiology Module GuideSaide OER Africa
This module was developed at the School of Public Health, University for the Western Cape for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health which was offered as a distance learning module between 2001 and 2008. It was designed to meet the growing need for an applied course in the measurement of a variety of health indicators and outcomes. Whether you manage a health programme, a health facility, or simply have to interpret health data in the course of your work, this module sets out to increase your capacity to deal with health and disease information. It aims to assist you in applying epidemiological knowledge and skills to a variety of Public Health problems such as:
Is your DOTS programme succeeding?
What does it mean if a TB prevalence is 850/100 000?
Is this a Public Health problem or not?
What is the “burden of disease” in different communities?
In this webinar, you will learn:
How we approach intervention campaigns: a framework
The science of behavior change and how it can be applied to increase the probability of desired outcomes
How Altarum’s ACE Measure can help predict consumer behaviors and design successful intervention campaigns
Speakers:
Ryan Rossier, Medullan
Chris Duke, Altarum
Josh Klapow, ChipRewards
Key Principles and Approaches to Populaiton Health mManagement - HAS Session 21Health Catalyst
Population Health Management is in its early stages of maturity, suffering from inconsistent definitions and understanding, and is overhyped by vendors and ill-defined by the industry. And yet, many systems are moving forward in innovative pioneering ways to address this growing trend. In this session, you will hear from two very different, successful health systems: a physician-led group and a large integrated delivery system. They will share their best practices, learnings, and different approaches to population health management.
Continuity of care at the primary health care level narrative reviewDr. Anees Alyafei
A narrative review on continuity of care at the level of primary health care, definition, types, how it could be measured, and the expected effects on the patients, health care providers, and health institutes.
The Future of the American Healthcare Delivery System in an Era of ChangePYA, P.C.
PYA Principal Dr. Kent Bottles, who is also PYA Analytics' Chief Medical Officer, gave the keynote address, "The Future of the American Healthcare Delivery System in an Era of Change at the Healthcare Business Intelligence Summit," September 19, 2013, in Minneapolis. Dr. Bottles discussed four key trends affecting the American healthcare delivery system: the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), the digital revolution, big data, and social media. He examined how these trends together affect the way hospitals, providers, payers, employers, and government agencies adapt to the changing healthcare environment.
Easy to discuss and understand by the summarize topics of 3 which is Community Health Nursing, COPAR and Primary Health Care. Sources from different presentations and Shield book. MOSTLY COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIBLE!!!
The purpose of community diagnosis is to define existing problems, determine available resources and set priorities for planning, implementing and evaluating health action, by and for the community.
Measuring Health and Disease I: Introduction to Epidemiology Module GuideSaide OER Africa
This module was developed at the School of Public Health, University for the Western Cape for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health which was offered as a distance learning module between 2001 and 2008. It was designed to meet the growing need for an applied course in the measurement of a variety of health indicators and outcomes. Whether you manage a health programme, a health facility, or simply have to interpret health data in the course of your work, this module sets out to increase your capacity to deal with health and disease information. It aims to assist you in applying epidemiological knowledge and skills to a variety of Public Health problems such as:
Is your DOTS programme succeeding?
What does it mean if a TB prevalence is 850/100 000?
Is this a Public Health problem or not?
What is the “burden of disease” in different communities?
In this webinar, you will learn:
How we approach intervention campaigns: a framework
The science of behavior change and how it can be applied to increase the probability of desired outcomes
How Altarum’s ACE Measure can help predict consumer behaviors and design successful intervention campaigns
Speakers:
Ryan Rossier, Medullan
Chris Duke, Altarum
Josh Klapow, ChipRewards
Key Principles and Approaches to Populaiton Health mManagement - HAS Session 21Health Catalyst
Population Health Management is in its early stages of maturity, suffering from inconsistent definitions and understanding, and is overhyped by vendors and ill-defined by the industry. And yet, many systems are moving forward in innovative pioneering ways to address this growing trend. In this session, you will hear from two very different, successful health systems: a physician-led group and a large integrated delivery system. They will share their best practices, learnings, and different approaches to population health management.
Leading the Customer Experience Revolution: Baystate Health, Cleveland Clinic...Renown Health
Leading the Customer Experience Revolution. Customer experience is radically shifting to the forefront in healthcare. Examine the leadership role of marketing in driving excellence in service design, patient experience, and social engagement.
Margaret Coughlin, SVP and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, MA); Suzanne Hendery, VP, Marketing & Public Affairs, Baystate Health (Springfield, MA); Paul Matsen, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH); Linda MacCracken, (Facilitator), Senior Principal, Accenture. Presented at the 2016 Healthcare Marketing & Physician Strategies Summit, Chicago, 5/22/2016
Data science and the use of big data in healthcare delivery could revolutionize the field by decreasing costs and vastly improving efficiency and outcomes. There is an abundance of healthcare data in Canada, but it is mostly siloed and difficult to access due to privacy and security challenges. This session will offer insights into best practices for healthcare analytics programs, as well as use cases that demonstrate the potential benefits that can be realized through this work.
Health Equity Investments: Opportunities and Challenges in 2023Health Catalyst
Trudy Sullivan and Dr. Melissa Welch will discuss how to establish mechanisms using data you already have for ongoing health equity evaluation and how to drive data-informed decisions. Trudy Sullivan and Dr. Melissa Welch will discuss how to establish mechanisms using data you already have for ongoing health equity evaluation and how to drive data-informed decisions.
Presented by Steve Mills, IBM Senior Vice President, Group Executive, Software & Systems Group
Learn more: http://www.ibm.com/software/products/en/category/health-social-programs
Health IT Summit Denver 2014 - "Anatomy of a Health System"
This unique discussion series explores behind-the-scenes looks at the most progressive and high performing health systems in the country. Panelists will discuss critical areas such as go-live strategy, vendor management, patient engagement, IT governance and more. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how departments can effectively work together, tangible strategies for delivering high quality care while maintaining an efficient and secure health information system.
Moderator: Cynthia Burghard, Research Director, IDC Health Insights
Marc Lassaux, CTO, Technical Director Beacon Project, Quality Health Network
Justin Aubert, Chief Financial Officer, Quality Health Network
Kevin Fitzgerald, MD, CMO, Rocky Mountain Health
Mapping Community-Level Prevalence of Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia in...DataNB
A large proportion of dementia risk is attributable to modifiable factors such as physical inactivity, hypertension, and social isolation. Prevention strategies will be essential to mitigate the expected increased number of people living with dementia. Data on the distribution of risk factors can help support these efforts.
The objective of this study was to derive community-level prevalence estimates for dementia specific modifiable risk factors.
Statistics Canada Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS; 2001-2020) data were used to develop prediction models for several mid-life (age 45-64; heavy drinking, obesity, hypertension) and late-life (age 65+; smoking, physical inactivity, social isolation, diabetes) risk factors. Prevalence was estimated from the prediction model using age and sex stratified Census (2001-2016) population counts for communities across New Brunswick. Spatial-temporal models were used to increase the robustness of predicted prevalence estimates.
The risk factors with the highest prevalence were physical inactivity (67%), obesity (34%), and hypertension (31%). These three risk factors, in addition to risk factors for social isolation and smoking, were also found to have highest variability across communities. The prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes increased over time, whereas smoking and social isolation remained consistent. While physical inactivity had the highest prevalence, this was found to decrease over time.
National population-based survey and Census data can be used to inform of the burden of dementia risk factors at the community-level. Community-level risk factor data may be helpful in directing resources to communities with the highest burden and to monitor changes in risk for these communities.
Domaines de recherche prioritaires des soins aux enfants et aux jeunes ayant ...DataNB
De plus en plus d’enfants et de jeunes ont des besoins médicaux complexes. Leurs besoins médicaux multidimensionnels et les changements fréquents de cadres et de prestataires génèrent souvent des lacunes ou une discontinuité dans les soins. De plus en plus, on considère les patients et leurs familles comme partenaires actifs des soins de santé et on explore les priorités des patients à l’heure de mener des recherches sur la prestation et l’amélioration des soins de santé. L’étude visait à explorer les domaines de recherche prioritaires liés à l’amélioration des services de santé aux enfants et aux jeunes ayant des besoins médicaux complexes. Elle a permis de recueillir les expériences et les recommandations des soignants afin d’orienter les recherches futures vers les enjeux pertinents pour les patients. Un modèle descriptif qualitatif en coupe a été utilisé. Les données ont été recueillies, au moyen d’entretiens semi-structurés et d’autoévaluations, auprès de 37 soignants d’enfants ou de jeunes aux besoins médicaux complexes du Nouveau-Brunswick, puis soumises à l’analyse qualitative, révélant cinq principaux domaines de recherche prioritaires : (1) accès aux services et ressources appropriés; (2) continuité et coordination des soins; (3) jeunes à l’âge charnière; (4) obstacles à l’école et à la garderie; (5) soutien aux soignants. L’étude met en évidence la nature multifacette des soins aux enfants aux besoins médicaux complexes. Cette liste de domaines prioritaires orientera les futurs projets provinciaux, nationaux et internationaux de recherche en santé qui ciblent les besoins prédominants de la population.
Priority research areas for the care of children/youth with complex care need...DataNB
The global incidence of children/youth presenting with complex care needs (CNN) has been increasing. Given their multidimensional care needs and frequent transitions between providers and settings, they often experience discontinuity or gaps in care. Patients and their families are increasingly being considered as active partners in healthcare and it is becoming common to explore patient priorities when looking to conduct research around healthcare delivery and improvement. The objective of this study was to explore priority research areas related to improving the delivery of health services for children/youth with CCN. This study captured the experiences and recommendations of caregivers to help ensure that future research addresses issues relevant to those receiving care. We used a cross-sectional qualitative descriptive design. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and self-report surveys, and this data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Data was collected from 37 caregivers of children/youth with CCN across NB. The top five priority research areas identified in the data were: (1) accessing appropriate services and resources; (2) care continuity and coordination; (3) transitional age youth; (4) school and daycare system barriers; and (5) caregiver support. The current study highlights the multifaceted nature of caring for children with complex care needs. This list of the top health service delivery research priority areas for caregivers of children/youth with CCN in NB will provide direction for future provincial, national, and international health research projects that are based on the most important needs of the population.
NB HEARS : Essai d’une approche communautaire de l’équité en santé auditive d...DataNB
HEARS (Hearing Equity through Accessible Research Solutions) is an evidence-based, community-delivered hearing care program implemented in Saint John through the Healthy Seniors Pilot Project. Age related hearing loss is associated with harmful effects to mental, social, and physical health. If left untreated, it is also a leading risk factor for dementia. Barriers to care can include access, cost, stigma, and awareness. New Brunswick is known for having a high proportion of older adults and trends of income disparity. The HEARS program fosters accessibility and health equity by providing participants with hearing loss with an amplification device along with education and counselling. Findings of improvements in communication, social participation, and quality of life indicated that HEARS provides a viable solution for older adults with hearing loss in New Brunswick. The large number of those who were interested in and completed the program also indicates that there is a need for innovative, accessible, and affordable solutions such as HEARS for older adults requiring support for hearing loss. The success of HEARS in two Canadian provinces indicates its adaptability and suitability for scaling to extend the reach of hearing services for older adults who may not otherwise access care.
NB HEARS: Trial of a community-based approach to hearing health equity in a N...DataNB
HEARS (Hearing Equity through Accessible Research Solutions) is an evidence-based, community-delivered hearing care program implemented in Saint John through the Healthy Seniors Pilot Project. Age related hearing loss is associated with harmful effects to mental, social, and physical health. If left untreated, it is also a leading risk factor for dementia. Barriers to care can include access, cost, stigma, and awareness. New Brunswick is known for having a high proportion of older adults and trends of income disparity. The HEARS program fosters accessibility and health equity by providing participants with hearing loss with an amplification device along with education and counselling. Findings of improvements in communication, social participation, and quality of life indicated that HEARS provides a viable solution for older adults with hearing loss in New Brunswick. The large number of those who were interested in and completed the program also indicates that there is a need for innovative, accessible, and affordable solutions such as HEARS for older adults requiring support for hearing loss. The success of HEARS in two Canadian provinces indicates its adaptability and suitability for scaling to extend the reach of hearing services for older adults who may not otherwise access care.
Northumberland County Project Presentation February 2024.pdfDataNB
Primary healthcare often lacks the integration and coordination of care for complex-needs patients: patients with a combination of multiple chronic conditions, who are high-cost users, and are often older. Care is benefitted from coordination among health and social services, and community organizations. A new care coordination model is needed to assist these complex-needs patients.
This presentation will discuss and summarize this project, which developed a new care coordination model, with the goal to strengthen primary healthcare in the community for complex-needs patients. Using a novel, technology-enabled, integrated case-management approach, the overall goal was to decrease rates of ER visits and acute hospital admissions.
Northumberland County Project Presentation February 2024 FR.pdfDataNB
Primary healthcare often lacks the integration and coordination of care for complex-needs patients: patients with a combination of multiple chronic conditions, who are high-cost users, and are often older. Care is benefitted from coordination among health and social services, and community organizations. A new care coordination model is needed to assist these complex-needs patients.
This presentation will discuss and summarize this project, which developed a new care coordination model, with the goal to strengthen primary healthcare in the community for complex-needs patients. Using a novel, technology-enabled, integrated case-management approach, the overall goal was to decrease rates of ER visits and acute hospital admissions.
Réadaptation pulmonaire novatrice en partenariat avec la collectivité pour le...DataNB
Un citoyen du Nouveau-Brunswick de plus de 35 ans sur neuf a reçu un diagnostic de maladie pulmonaire obstructive chronique (MPOC); un sur cinq chez les plus de 65 ans. Les MPOC constituent, derrière l’accouchement, la deuxième cause d’admission à l’hôpital (3 100 par an) dans la province et y représentent 5,2 % des décès.
L’accès a la réadaptation pulmonaire, traitement de choix des MPOC, reste un défi de taille malgré le fardeau pratique et économique que ces maladies font peser sur le Nouveau-Brunswick. Notre projet avait pour but de concevoir une approche étudiante novatrice qui accroît l’accès à la réadaptation pulmonaire tout en offrant aux étudiants des cycles supérieurs en soins de santé une expérience formative du traitement des MPOC.
Le financement du PPAS a permis de créer une clinique de réadaptation pulmonaire étudiante qui a recruté 180 étudiants en soins de santé au collège communautaire ou à l’université. En collaboration avec des inhalothérapeutes expérimentés, les étudiants ont traité 80 personnes à Saint John et à St. Stephen. Chaque clinique de huit semaines a permis aux personnes atteintes d’une MPOC modérée à sévère d’acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour mieux gérer elles-mêmes leur maladie. On a mesuré les indicateurs de santé avant et après chaque clinique et constaté des améliorations cliniquement notables. Les personnes traitées ont marché nettement plus loin et rapporté moins de symptômes et une incidence moindre de la MPOC sur leur vie quotidienne, première preuve du succès de notre approche.
Notre présentation vise à exposer plus en détail le projet, l’incidence de ses résultats, la composante étudiante de la réadaptation pulmonaire et nos plans pour l’avenir du projet.
Présentateurs : Tammie Black et Kyle Brymer PhD
Innovative and Community Partnered Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Seniors in NBDataNB
1 in 9 New Brunswick (NB) citizens over the age of 35 have a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis; this incidence increases to 1 in 5 over the age of 65. COPD admissions (3100/annum) are second only to childbirth in NB and COPD accounts for 5.2% of NB deaths.
The Gold Standard intervention for COPD is Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR). Despite the economic and pragmatic burden that COPD places on NB, access to PR continues to be a significant challenge. The purpose of our project was to develop a novel student-infused approach that increases access to PR while providing an educational experience for senior healthcare students in the treatment of COPD.
With HSPP funding, a student-infused PR clinic was created that recruited 180 healthcare students from community college and university programs. Working with experienced respiratory therapists, healthcare students delivered PR to 80 people in Saint John and Saint Stephen. Each 8-week clinic provided individuals with moderate to severe COPD the necessary skills to better self-manage their disease. Indicators of health were measured before and after each clinic, and clinically meaningful improvements occurred. PR participants walked significantly farther and reported fewer symptoms and less impact of COPD on daily life. This is initial evidence that our approach to PR was successful in the treatment of COPD.
The purpose of this presentation will be to discuss this project in greater detail, the implications of our findings, the “student-infused” model of PR, as well as our plans for the future of the project.
Presenters: Tammie Black and Dr. Kyle Brymer
Impact of Public Health Postnatal Home Visiting in NB on Breastfeeding among ...DataNB
The Healthy Families Healthy Babies (HFHB) program, a Government of New Brunswick initiative, offers home-based early intervention services for at-risk first-time mothers and their infants, targeting health and developmental concerns. In collaboration with NB-IRDT, this program has undergone comprehensive evaluation, examining short-term and longer-term outcomes, extending up to preschool age, among participants in the postnatal HFHB services. Notably, HFHB postnatal program participation was found to have a positive impact on the duration of breastfeeding. Postnatal program participants were more likely to be breastfeeding at 18 months and had a longer average duration of breastfeeding than non-participants.
A Mixed Method Study Evaluating an Innovative Care Model for Rural Outpatient...DataNB
The care model in Saint John, New Brunswick, supports outpatient mastectomies and lumpectomies, the primary treatments for non-metastatic breast cancer. Given the geographic distribution of the province, many patients travel long distances to receive surgical care at regional hospitals. These patients may face: i) a stressful trip home post-surgery, ii) expensive hotel accommodations; or iii) medically unnecessary hospital stays. Therefore, the Breast Health Program partnered with Delta Hotels by Marriott in Saint John to create the “Delta Oasis” program that offers rural outpatient breast surgery patients and their families’ free accommodations and extramural care. The present study used a mixed-methods approach to investigate patients’ experiences with this program. We found that the program yielded positive benefits for patients, including reduced stress and discomfort associated with travel, and for the Delta Hotels, such as increased customer loyalty and word-of-mouth advertising (i.e., incentives to continue offering the program). Furthermore, there are significant financial implications associated with the Delta Oasis program that could yield health system savings; hotel accommodations are five times less costly than traditional hospital stays for breast surgery perioperative care. The Delta Oasis program is a beneficial alternative to inpatient care that is often not medically necessary for breast cancer surgery. Thanks to the innovative partnership between Saint John’s Breast Health Program and Delta Brunswick Hotel, the Delta Oasis program generates zero cost to the provincial healthcare system. Establishing funding partners and adapting this service to other types of low-risk surgery could bring forth added health system savings.
Une étude à méthode mixte évaluant un modèle de soins innovant pour les patie...DataNB
Le modèle de soins mis en place à Saint John (Nouveau-Brunswick) permet de réaliser des mastectomies et des tumorectomies en ambulatoire, lesquelles sont les principaux traitements du cancer du sein non métastatique. Compte tenu de la répartition géographique de la province, de nombreuses patientes parcourent de longues distances pour recevoir des soins chirurgicaux dans des hôpitaux régionaux. Ces patientes peuvent affronter : i) un retour stressant à la maison après l’opération, ii) un hébergement coûteux à l’hôtel, ou iii) des séjours à l’hôpital inutiles sur le plan médical. C’est pourquoi le programme de santé du sein s’est associé au Delta Hotels (Marriott) de Saint John pour créer le programme « Delta Oasis » qui offre l’hébergement gratuit et des soins extra-muros aux patientes des zones rurales ayant subi une chirurgie du sein en ambulatoire ainsi qu’à leur famille. La présente étude a utilisé des méthodes mixtes pour étudier l’expérience des patientes avec ce programme. Nous avons constaté que le programme avait des effets positifs pour les patientes, notamment une diminution du stress et de l’inconfort liés au voyage, et pour les hôtels Delta, une fidélisation de la clientèle et une publicité de bouche à oreille (un incitatif pour poursuivre le programme). Qui plus est, le programme Delta Oasis comporte d’importants aspects financiers qui pourraient générer des économies pour le système de santé; les séjours à l’hôtel sont cinq fois moins coûteux que les séjours traditionnels à l’hôpital pour les soins périopératoires liés à la chirurgie mammaire. Le programme Delta Oasis est une option de rechange avantageuse aux soins hospitaliers, qui souvent ne sont pas médicalement nécessaires pour une chirurgie du cancer du sein. Grâce au partenariat novateur entre le programme de la santé du sein de Saint John et l’hôtel Delta Brunswick, le programme Delta Oasis ne coûte rien au système de santé provincial. La mise en place de partenariats financiers et l’adaptation de ce service à d’autres types de chirurgie à faible risque pourraient permettre de réaliser des économies additionnelles pour le système de santé.
Projected Outcomes of Extending Public Funding of Pharmacy ServicesDataNB
Background:
Although legislation permits New Brunswick pharmacy professionals to administer a wide range of immunizations, public funding for these services is currently limited to immunizations against influenza and COVID-19 and was recently extended to include pneumococcal immunization (Pneu23) in individuals aged 65 years or older. We used administrative data to project health and economic outcomes associated with the current Pneu23 program and with extension of public funding to include: 1) younger adults aged 19 years or older in the Pneu23 program, and 2) tetanus boosters (Td/Tdap).
Methods:
Two model scenarios were compared: a Physician-Only model in which physicians remain the only practitioners to administer publicly funded Pneu23 and Td/Tdap, and a Blended model in which this service is also provided by pharmacy professionals. Immunization rates by practitioner type were projected based on physician billing data accessed via the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training in conjunction with trends observed with influenza immunization by pharmacists. These projections were used along with published data to estimate health and economic outcomes under each model.
Results:
Public funding of Pneu23 (65+), Pneu23 (19+) and Td/Tdap (19+) administration by pharmacy professionals is projected to yield increased immunization rates and physician time savings compared with the Physician-Only model. Public funding of Pneu23 and Td/Tdap administration by pharmacy professionals in those aged ≥19 years would result in cost savings, owing primarily to productivity losses avoided in the working age population.
Discussion:
Increased immunization rates, physician time savings and cost savings may be realized if public funding were extended to include administration of Pneu23 in younger adults and Td/Tdap, by pharmacy practitioners.
Presenter: Dr. Chris Folkins
Projection des résultats de l’extension du financement public des services ph...DataNB
Projection des résultats en matière de santé et d’économie conséquents de l’extension du financement public des services pharmaceutiques pour inclure l’administration des vaccins Pneu-P-23 et dcaT/dT par les praticiens en pharmacie au Nouveau Brunswick.
Contexte :
Bien que la loi permette aux professionnels de la pharmacie du Nouveau-Brunswick d’administrer un large éventail de vaccins, le financement public de ces services est actuellement limité aux vaccins contre la grippe et la COVID 19 et a été récemment étendu pour inclure le vaccin antipneumococcique (Pneu P 23) chez les personnes âgées de 65 ans ou plus. Nous avons utilisé des données administratives pour projeter les résultats en matière de santé et d’économie associés au programme Pneu P 23 actuel et à l’extension du financement public afin d’inclure : 1) les jeunes adultes âgés de 19 ans ou plus dans le cadre du programme Pneu P 23, et 2) les rappels antitétaniques (dcaT/dT).
Méthodes :
Deux scénarios ont été comparés : un modèle réservé uniquement aux médecins, dans lequel ces derniers restent les seuls à administrer le Pneu P 23 et le dcaT/dT financés par le public, puis un modèle mixte dans lequel ce service est également assuré par des professionnels de la pharmacie. Les taux de vaccination par type de praticien ont été projetés sur la base des données de facturation des médecins accessibles par le biais de l’Institut de la recherche, des données et de la formation du Nouveau-Brunswick, en complément avec les tendances observées en matière de vaccination antigrippale par les pharmaciens. Ces projections ont été utilisées avec des données publiques pour estimer les résultats de chaque modèle en matière de santé et d’économie.
Résultats :
Le financement public de l’administration de Pneu P 23 (65 ans et plus), Pneu P 23 (19 ans et plus) et dcaT/dT (19 ans et plus) par des professionnels de la pharmacie devrait permettre d’augmenter les taux de vaccination et d’économiser le temps des médecins par rapport au modèle exclusivement réservé à ces derniers. Le financement public de l’administration du Pneu P 23 et du dcaT/dT par des professionnels de la pharmacie chez les personnes âgées de 19 ans et plus permettrait de réaliser des économies, principalement grâce aux pertes de productivité que cela permettrait d’éviter chez la population active.
Discussion :
L’élargissement aux pharmaciens du financement public pour l’administration du Pneu P 23 et du dcaT/dT chez les jeunes adultes pourrait entraîner une augmentation des taux de vaccination, un gain de temps pour les médecins et une réduction des coûts.
Présentateur: Chris Folkins, Phd
Le profil de santé de la population du Conseil de la santé du Nouveau-Brunswick (CSNB) donne un aperçu de la santé et du mieux-être des personnes qui vivent, apprennent, travaillent et participent à des activités dans chaque communauté de notre province.
Cet outil est conçu pour aider les citoyen.ne.s et les décideurs à développer une compréhension commune des réalités uniques vécues dans chaque communauté et peut être utilisé pour favoriser la collaboration en vue d’une vision commune de la population néo-brunswickoise informée, engagée et en meilleure santé. Les profils sont disponibles pour les 33 communautés et les 7 zones de santé de la province. Chaque profil a été créé en analysant les informations à partir de plus de 400 indicateurs de santé de la population, disponibles dans les tables de données de santé de la population qui sont sur le site web du CSNB.
L’information incluse nous aide à comprendre à quel point les citoyen.ne.s de nos communautés sont en santé aujourd’hui (résultats de santé) et quels facteurs influencent leur santé et leur mieux-être (déterminants de la santé).
The New Brunswick Health Council’s (NBHC) Population Health Profile provides an overview of the health and well-being of people who live, learn, work and take part in activities in each community of our province.
This tool is designed to help citizens and decision makers develop a shared understanding of the unique realities lived in each community and can be used to foster collaboration toward a common vision of informed, engaged, and healthier New Brunswickers. The profiles are available for the 33 communities and the 7 health zones of New Brunswick. Each profile was created by analyzing information from more than 400 population health indicators, available in the Population Health Data Tables on the NBHC website.
The information included helps us understand how healthy the citizens in our communities are today (health outcomes) and what factors influence their health and well-being (health determinants).
Aging in Place Supported by Continuous Wellness MonitoringDataNB
March meeting: Aging in Place Supported by Continuous Wellness Monitoring
As the population ages, New Brunswick is seeing an increasing number of people who wish to age in place at home. Care for these adults increases in complexity as they age and become frailer, particularly towards the end of their lives.
This project provides 24/7 support for healthy aging in place, at home, using a virtual care platform, that will allow for remote patient assessment, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation.
The use of a virtual-care, continuous wellness monitoring platform and associated services, is demonstrated in this project to improve many metrics of wellness, patient, and provider satisfaction, and increase the efficiency of care delivery at a lower cost.
This platform can empower older adults with tools to age in place; reduce emergency room visits/rehospitalization and paramedic calls; increase the interconnectedness of seniors with friends/family, informal caregivers, and senior advocates; support and connect formal caregivers, such as social workers; and delay/reduce admission to residential facilities.
Presenters: Dr. Keith Brunt and Pat Kelly
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
Technology-enabled Platform for Proactive Regular Senior-Centric Health Assessments
1. • Associate Director | Institute of Biomedical Engineering, UNB
• Associate Professor | Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Director | Health Technologies Laboratory
• Adjunct Professor | Dalhousie Medical School NB
Feb 23, 2022 | Erik Scheme, PhD, PEng
Technology-enabled Proactive
Community-Based Health
Assessments
2. Expertise:
Data Science
Machine Learning & AI
Signal Processing and Control
Human Machine Interfaces
Internet of Things
Applications:
Diagnostics & Prediction
Digital Health
Aging in Place
Rehabilitation
Biometrics
Research Themes: The Design, Translation, and Impact of Technology on
Human Health, Movement, and Happiness
Erik Scheme, PhD, PEng
3. Costs:
+$100M
2016
20%
2023
25%
% of New Brunswickers
with 3+ Chronic Conditions
New Brunswickers are
among the UNHEALTHIEST
in the country
Have at least one
Chronic Condition
62-77%
$1,266
$2,866
$5,232
PER PERSON
PER YEAR
2X 4X
0
Chronic
Conditions
1 or 2
Conditions
3+
Conditions
From: GNB & New Brunswick Health Council
The Need
4. Scared and alone
Drowning in an epidemic of chronic
disease, and fear and loneliness rival the
worst among them
Informal caregiver sector that is ready to
break
No ability to plan for changes in state (level
of care)
How can we provide care?
How can we enable more effective community
supports for aging in place?
show we
5. An ill-suited, inefficient system
Overwhelmed and reactive
Poor access, client experience
Increasing costs
Difficult to plan Lack of Context
Chronic need, Acute
Response
Subjective Assessment
Ounce of Prevention,
Pound of Cure
What’s Missing?
7. Proactive Health & Wellness
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Erik Scheme (Engineering)
Collaborators:
Dr. Emily Read (Nursing)
Dr. Pamela Jarret (Horizon)
Dr. Inder Chopra (IBME)
Dr. Dawn MacIsaac (ECE/CS)
Dr. Natalia Stakhanova (Usask, CS)
Dr. Scott Bateman (CS)
Dr. Suprio Ray (CS)
Use Regular Health Monitoring to Promote Human Connections
… and enable proactive planning and intervention
The PITCH Team
With support from
8. 6
API
1
2 3
Administration
Outreach Personnel Medical Professional
Proactive
Engaged
Oversight
Escalation
Data Repository
& Analytics Engine
Context Trends
Circle of Care
Personalized
4
Facilitator/Provider
Actionable Data
Customization
Modular Toolkits
Health System
Process Improvement
Intervention
5
Population Data
Planning
The PITCH Model
9. PITCH Toolkits
Customizable Based on Client, Organizational, or System Needs
Diabetes
Glucose Test, Waist Circumference
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Rate, Symptoms
Mental Health
Self-Perceived Mental Health Assessment
Cardiovascular Disease
Health History, Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides
Hypertension
Blood Pressure
Obesity
Weight, BMI, Percent Body Fat, Nutrition
Dementia
Mini COG, MOCA
* Examples
Social Determinants
Care team, outings, visitors
COPD
Spirometry, Oxygen Saturation
Medication
Prescription, adherence, changes
Frailty & Mobility
Timed up and go, 6M Walk test
10. Proactive Health & Wellness
A simple-to-use mobile interface for collecting
routine health assessments.
PITCH. automates and streamlines
assessment workflows, enables quality
interactions between seniors and those who
care for them.
A secure and private platform powered by the
VeroSource Framework (VSF)
The PITCH Platform
PITCH. Assessments
11. Proactive Health & Wellness
The PITCH Analytics Engine automates
the analysis of acute and longitudinal data,
highlighting anomalies and emerging
trends to inform preventative action
• Tunable alert settings
• Personalized insights
• Adaptive machine learning
The PITCH Platform
PITCH. Analytics
12. Proactive Health & Wellness
PITCH. Sharing
PITCH Sharing organizes and presents
health & wellness data in a way that's easy
to understand and provides quick and easy
data sharing with friends and loved ones.
Trigger customized alerts with tunable
settings
Engage and connect the circle of care
The PITCH Platform
13. 13
Validate the feasibility of using PITCH. Assessments (named
Wellness Check) to conduct regular health assessments in the
community
Wellness Check is available on
Android and iOS
Leverage regular visits from Kindred’s personal support workers
and established network of clients
• Train caregivers to use the platform and conduct health and
wellness assessments
• Complete needs assessment and user acceptance testing
• Understand factors that may predict changes in a senior’s ability to
stay at home
• Perform a retrospective analysis of assessments to identify whether
state changes could have been predicted
Health Seniors Pilot Program
14. 14
Health Seniors Pilot Program
Trained almost 200 Kindred personal support workers
from across the province
• PITCH Platform
• Blood Pressure, Weight, Walk Test
• SF-36, Mini COG
• Notables
Assessed over 100 users weekly over 8+ months
Interruptions initially due to COVID, but Kindred pivoted
and quickly returned to sustained service and
assessments
Integration with Kindred Salesforce platform
15. Early Feedback
“One of the best feelings was being thanked by his
nurses and doctors as they believed the WCI to be a
great motivator in this client's situation. I am looking
forward to recruiting more clients for this project in the
future!”
- Personal Support Worker
Health Seniors Pilot Program
Noted improvement in communication with clients,
senior engagement and motivation
Anecdotal benefits reported by support workers,
Kindred, and circle of care
“It’s comforting to check-in regularly
and see you’re on an even basis, no
ups or downs.”
- Client Participant
“When you don’t know you worry;
being able to check is comforting.”
- Client Participant
16. Qualitative Analysis
Emerging themes:
1. Improved access to medical assessments (especially during the pandemic)
2. A motivator for further action
3. Importance of mental health discussions
4. Reassurance/Reduced Anxiety
5. Improved Caregiver satisfaction/Sense of Purpose
Health Seniors Pilot Program
Conducted Interviews with clients, caregivers and management
Transcription complete, and ongoing thematic analysis of recordings
19. Health Seniors Pilot Program
Earlier assessment
Last assessment before hospitalization
Earlier assessment
Last assessment before hospitalization
20. Mental Wellness – Population Summary
SF36 – Perceived Role Limitations due to Emotional State
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Circuit Breake
Covid
Phase
Ability
to
complete
daily
roles
(higher
is
better)
Health Seniors Pilot Program
21. Physical Wellness – Population Summary
SF36 – Perceived Role Limitations due to Physical State
Ability
to
complete
daily
roles
(higher
is
better)
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Circuit Breake
Covid
Phase
Health Seniors Pilot Program
22. PITCH. What’s Next?
Application for HSPP Round 3, with CIRA and York Care Centre to scale size and function
Evaluate the different needs and impacts across 3 levels of care
• Nursing Home
• Assisted Living
• Community
Demonstrate PITCH data sharing capabilities by including clients’ circles of care
• Not included during HSPP Round 1
Explore Opportunities for Commercialization and Continue to Scale
• Additional use cases and Integration models
• Augment virtual care, support decision making
• Build ML-based prediction models
23. Independent, audited data custodian
NB Digital ID and Circle of Care
Securing and Linking
VSF GaaS
VSF DaaS
PITCH
Offer to PSW students for training
Offer
for
Free
• Dept. of Health
• Dept. of Social Development
• Program and Policy Analytics
Dept. of Health is already a subscriber
Joint DoH & SD subscription
DataLocker ensures that data is secure
and isolated by facility and follows
partner data governance agreements
VSF DaaS DataLocker
• Personal Support Workers
• Long Term Care Facilities
• In Home Care
Families
State-of-the-Art Analytics and AI Research
PITCH. What’s Next?
24. escheme@unb.ca
Feb 23, 2022 | Erik Scheme, PhD, PEng
Thank you!
… and everyone involved in the HSPP
program
@escheme
Thank you to Aaron Tabor and Janelle Aikens for their help in preparing this talk!