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In Search for the Antivax Vaccine: Strategical & Ethical Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

This phenomenon, known as the backfire effect, can be mitigated by adopting an exploratory approach and utilizing credible and supportive sources of information that are perceived as such by the receiver. Evidence-based strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy include communication and behavioral techniques , such as nudges.

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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Introduction The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) recognizes the utility and potential for Measurement Based Care (MBC) as a core feature of high-quality integrated healthcare. Position Statement on Utilization of Measurement Based Care. MBC is much more than simply administering behavioral health measures.

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National variation in ASCVD risk between Pooled Cohort Equations and PREVENT [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis This study utilized data from NHANES 2011-2019 to calculate two ASCVD risk scores for each eligible individual: one using the race-based PCE and the other using the race-agnostic PREVENT equation. Each individual was separated into clinically significant risk categories of <7.5%, 7.5-10%,

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Virtual Visits in Prenatal Care: Benefits/Limitations, Uptake, and Patient Perceptions [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: 25 randomly selected patients who delivered in 2019 (pre-pandemic cohort), 25 in 2021 (during-pandemic cohort), and 15 patients recruited in 2022-23 (post-pandemic study cohort). Context: Prenatal care can be difficult for patients to accomplish, with frequent visits and time-sensitive health screenings.

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From Crisis to Recovery: Evaluating the Evolution of Patient Care in Academic Medical Centers Through the COVID-19 Era [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The COVID pandemic disrupted global healthcare, impacting Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) in the United States, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its effects on healthcare delivery and utilization. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilizes Vizient’s clinical database data.

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A New Normal? Assessing Trends and Changes in Inpatient General Medicine During The CO VID-19 Era [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The COVID pandemic disrupted global healthcare, impacting academic medical centers (AMCs) in the United States, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its effects on healthcare delivery and utilization. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilizes Vizient’s clinical database data.

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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in Korean middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study.

Physician's Weekly

This study utilized data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2019 and 2021 to investigate the relationship between OSA and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). After excluding missing values, the analysis included 8,109 adults aged ≥ 40 years. The Author(s).