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A qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

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. Study design: A qualitative descriptive study design was utilized. Results: We identified 5 barriers/facilitators related to the implementation of ESOGER.

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Identifying Patients at High Risk for Falls using an AI/ML model [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

We utilized Amazon Sagemaker Canvas to design our machine learning model. Model design Variables included: blood pressure values, medications, chronic conditions and history of fractures. Historically, most fall risk mitigation efforts occur after the first fall. Evidence-based interventions have been aimed at this population.

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

Association of Sensory and Cognitive Impairment With Healthcare Utilization and Cost in Older Adults. Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions. Was there any mention about the impact that hearing loss has in communication or what we should do about it in clinical practice?

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Pharmacists in Florida (and Elsewhere): Waive Prescribing Red Flags at Your Peril

FDA Law Blog

By Larry K. DEA recently revoked the registration of Coconut Grove Pharmacy (“Coconut Grove”), like Gulf Med Pharmacy also in Florida, for its failure to resolve prescribing red flags and document such resolution. Coconut Grove Pharmacy; Decision and Order, 89 Fed. 50,372 , 50,377 (June 13, 2024). Red Flags at Issue a. monthly for a year.

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Impact of polydoctoring on admission among older adults with multimorbidity; a large-scale claims database analysis in Japan. [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: This is a retrospective cohort study that utilized a Cox proportional hazards model to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) for hospital admissions, adjusting for age, sex, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Instrument: The Regularly Visited Facility (RVF) metric was used as an indicator of polydoctoring.

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Drs. Ansari and Davidoff on innovation and health care access

Permanente Medicine

To address the growing demand for health care services combined with workforce shortages, utilizing health care innovations that improve patient health and restore the joy in medicine for physicians and clinicians is more essential than ever. And utilization is expected to grow as the number of Americans who are 65 and older is expected to.

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COVID-19: The Untold Story - A Qualitative Exploration of the Impacts of the Pandemic on Older Adults with Multimorbidity [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: A phenomenological approach was utilized. Population studied: Adults 50+ years of age who had two or more chronic conditions. Seventeen in-depth interviews were conducted with older adults who had multimorbidity. Team members included researchers and a patient partner. Thematic analysis was conducted.