Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Nearly all patients with type 2 diabetes have comorbid chronic conditions, adding complexity to self-management. A tool to more efficiently relay points of patient-perceived treatment burden during a primary care visit may lead to more patient-centered care plans and improved outcomes.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Screening Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Older adults with multiple chronic conditions are underrepresented in clinical trials, with especially low enrollment of Hispanic/Latino populations. Objective: Understand the perspectives of older Hispanic/Latino adults regarding clinical trial participation.

Clinic 130

Clinic Chronic Condition Transportation Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting Any context across PCCNs healthcare services utilization.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Chronic Condition Consulting Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The ECHO (Extensions for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model is an ideal platform for dissemination of best practice guidelines and standards of care in common, complex, acute and chronic conditions. ECHO Concussion was launched in 2019 to teach clinicians a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and management.

Management 130

Management Education Illness Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: This approach is a model for implementing cross-sectoral collaboratives to reduce diabetes and other chronic condition disparities through screening and referral for social needs We also developed a shared mental model prototype of the social needs screening and referral process based on our formative work.

Community 130

Community Diabetes Referral Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) and polypharmacy at a younger age than those without ID.

Management 130

Management Medical Healthcare Professional Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Preliminary analyses revealed the following overarching themes: 1) diabetes, mental health and mental health conditions or challenges, and HRSNs contribute to a cycle of diabetes distress (i.e.,

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Eligibility criteria involved PCPs (family physicians and/or nurse practitioners) who facilitated a panel of patients; and PWLE who were 45 years of age or older, with or without a chronic condition, and who had documented appointments with an eligible PCP in the past six months.

Nurse Practitioner 130

Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Relationship PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Analysis: Monthly visit counts were modeled using negative binomial regression as a function of tapering (≥15% relative dose reduction from baseline), compared to non-tapered reference group, subclassified as tapered-and-continued (MME>0) vs. tapered-and-discontinued (MME=0), baseline utilization, sociodemographics, and comorbidities.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Utilities Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied 29 patients with multiple chronic conditions who chose to create a care plan to improve their mental health (particularly sleep, loneliness, and anxiety/depression). Study Design and Analysis Quantitative study. Setting or Dataset The primary data source was My Own Health Report (MOHR).

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Primary Care Patients Community 130

Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Older adults are at higher risk due to reduced thirst signals, medications, and chronic conditions. Whether you’re heading outdoors, managing a chronic condition, or helping your kids stay safe in the sun, water is one of your best tools. Bonus Benefits of Hydration Hydration isn’t just for avoiding heatstroke.

Chronic Condition 130

Chronic Condition DO Family Medicine Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Individuals with diabetes often present with co-occurring chronic conditions (CC), or multimorbidity. Objective: We aimed to describe C-MM in midlife and older adults with self-reported diabetes and identify the combinations of conditions constituting C-MM.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Chronic Condition Education Individual 130

Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Physical Activity: Regular movement—whether through walking, yoga, or strength training—boosts energy, improves mood, and helps manage chronic conditions. Research shows it can reduce inflammation and improve heart health. Restorative Sleep: Quality sleep is vital for immune function, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease DO Family Medicine Chronic Condition 130

Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Management 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Why Preventive Services Matter for Mesa Residents Arizona faces unique health challenges, including higher rates of skin cancer, heat-related illnesses, and certain chronic conditions. We believe that accessible preventive care is essential for building a healthier community in Mesa and throughout Arizona.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Patients 18 years or older with a BH referral with or without at least 1 chronic condition referred from any of 4 PC sites with integrated BH in the UCHealth System from January 2020 through present. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

NPR Health - Shots

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved. Image credit: Gabriela Bhaskar for NPR)

Family 133

Family Families Chronic Condition Appointment 133

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

More than one-half of patients preferred to see only their PCP for an annual checkup (52.6%), follow-up of a chronic condition (54.6%), or follow-up for a mental health condition (56.8%). CONCLUSIONS Our findings show that patients value having a PCP and maintaining continuity with their PCP.

PCP 130

PCP PCP Chronic Condition Primary Care 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. What Is a Primary Care Visit? A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health.

Primary Care 100

Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2023

Physical health disparity conditions in autistic adults have not been the focus of any research funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the last four decades, an analysis of a federal database found.

Chronic Condition 75

Chronic Condition Physicals Medical 75

Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Patients attached to near-retirement FPs were older and had higher levels of chronic conditions compared with patients across the overall FP workforce. The oldest FP cohort (age ≥70) also increased in number and proportion in 2022.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Family Families Patients 52

Permanente Medicine

JUNE 20, 2025

Increase better outcomes and manage resources through health care innovations that reduce the need for emergency medicine and in-hospital surgery recovery, allowing better treatment for conditions faced by older adults and supporting more more advanced care-at-home delivery.

Chronic Condition 52

Chronic Condition Primary Care Patients Management 52

Medical Xpress

MAY 3, 2023

The study, which reported that the association between the number of chronic conditions and telehealth was strongest among White and rural beneficiaries, is published in the journal Telemedicine and e-Health.

Telehealth 105

Telehealth Utilities Chronic Condition Telemedicine 105

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

Verve is developing a new class of gene-editing drugs that could be given just once to treat chronic conditions. Verve’s board has agreed to the sale and recommends shareholders support the decision. The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of this year.

Chronic Condition 52

Chronic Condition Diabetes Clinic Patients 52

Dr. Michael Bazel

DECEMBER 7, 2024

People With Chronic Conditions: Including diabetes, hypertension, and digestive disorders. While anyone looking to improve their diet can benefit, certain groups may find it particularly helpful: Individuals Struggling With Weight Loss or Gain: Those who have tried diets without success or want a structured plan.

Management 130

Management IT Individual Diabetes 130

Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking a diagnosis, virtual consultations provide expert care without borders. The post How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State appeared first on Dr Zaar.

Appointment 52

Appointment Telehealth Chronic Condition Telemedicine 52

Medical Xpress

JANUARY 3, 2023

For chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections.

Chronic Condition 98

Chronic Condition Patients Medical 98

Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that usually causes joint pain and can be severe enough to require knee and hip replacements. In the United States, the number of total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) surgeries is estimated to reach 572 000 per year by 2030.

Chronic Condition 98

Chronic Condition Diabetes Medical 98

Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

CONCLUSION A practice-centric flexible practice transformation intervention improved integration of behavioral health in primary care across heterogeneous primary care practices treating patients with multiple chronic conditions when accounting for completion of intervention stages.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Chronic Condition Physicals Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

RESULTS Themes emerged regarding best ways to promote regular follow-up of patients with chronic conditions. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and coded using Atlas qualitative data analysis software (Lumivero, LLC).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patients Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 130

Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 19, 2022

But a wide variety of factors including diet, age, or diseases such as diabetes all play a role in healing, and monitoring these variables on a daily basis can be difficult for doctors, especially for chronic conditions.

Chronic Condition 98

Chronic Condition Diabetes Patients 98

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Our objective is to compare health outcomes and experiences of patients with chronic conditions cared for in primary care settings. Study Design and Analysis: Cross-sectional study design. We conducted descriptive and inferential statistics. Setting or Dataset: Canadian primary care practices in 10 provinces.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patients Chronic Condition Mental Health 130

Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions.

Board-Certified 52

Board-Certified Primary Care DO Family Medicine 52

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Affordability: DPC can be more cost-effective than traditional insurance-based models, especially for those with chronic conditions or who need frequent check-ups. Personalized care: DPC providers have more time to get to know their patients and develop personalized treatment plans.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Preventive Care Preventative Care Primary Care Physician 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Pre-consultation telemedicine tools have been proposed as an effective solution to optimize the care of the growing number of older patients with chronic conditions. However, little information exists on how to successfully implement these tools in the primary care setting.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Consulting Telemedicine Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context While poverty is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, when it is recognized by care providers social screening can be used to positively impact patients’ health. Although there has been Canadian research on this topic, there have been no such studies in New Brunswick (NB).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Provider Clinic 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Model design Variables included: blood pressure values, medications, chronic conditions and history of fractures. Study Design: Secondary data analysis created a machine learning model that identified high risk patients potentially over treated for hypertension placing them at higher fall risk.

Patients 130

Patients Hypertension Primary Care Chronic Condition 130