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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Health IT solutions offer a potential avenue to overcome these barriers.

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A Closer Look - EMR Review of Coach McLungsSM; Is Shared Decision Making Taking Place? [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage. Studies have shown that effective communication between the patient and provider, or shared decision making (SDM), is associated with improved outcomes for asthma patients. Intervention/Instrument: Chart review. 002; OR [95%CI] 2.43 [1.356, 4.356]).

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How To Get Rid of SIBO For Good

AMMD

Once you have a diagnosis, you may be wondering how you got SIBO in the first place. They also don’t provide the prebiotics your gut needs to thrive. Chronic stress affecting digestion: When you feel stressed, your body produces cortisol and adrenaline. Let’s take a look at some of the root causes.

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

There are now sleep tracker rings, straps, and watches that monitor sleep quality, with some providing a sleep score. These trackers can provide vital information on sleep, such as heart rate, time awake, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and sleep efficiency. Medication like sedatives and antidepressants can treat sleep disorders.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis. Misconception #2: DPC Mandates a Switch in Primary Care Providers (PCP) Employees aren't required to change their PCP under the employer-sponsored DPC model. Get started by contacting us today.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. Joe, your thoughts?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. What Is Internal Medicine?