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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. Objective: Our objective was to improve the TCM clinic no-show rate and thereby improve patient outcomes.

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

A critical shortage of clinicians who specialize in treating patients with OUD exacerbates this issue. While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD.

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Outcomes of a virtual CGM initiation service (virCIS) for primary care patients with diabetes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, its adoption has been slower in primary care settings compared to endocrinology practices, resulting in unequal access for patients with diabetes. Implementation of a virtual CGM initiation service can be valuable for enhancing CGM access to primary care patients with diabetes. Setting: Primary care practices in Colorado.

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Moral Distress among Family Medicine Resident Physicians [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Moral distress has been classified into three groups: 1) patient level factors, 2) team miscommunication or inadequate collaboration, and 3) system-level causes. Study design: An online cross-sectional survey was distributed via email in January 2024.

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Reflecting on the Success of the AAFP 2024 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) held its 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium from June 20 to June 23 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. This year’s educational program was exceptional, developed and presented by our Family Medicine Residency Programs.

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Factors Influencing Self-Care Behavior in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Physician's Weekly

Age, education, and health literacy emerged as key drivers of self-care behavior in individuals with chronic kidney disease. Identifying factors that influence self-care behavior (SCB) is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Identifying factors that influence self-care behavior (SCB) is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results From November 2019 to June 2024, 636 clinicians attended ECHO Concussion sessions. ECHO Concussion has a positive impact on clinician self-efficacy, knowledge, and concussion practice management, thereby helping to increase patient access to better care in the acute and chronic stages of concussion.