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Exploring Iron Deficiency in Alberta: Following up on Clinical Observations [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Iron deficiency (ID) is a common and preventable micronutrient deficiency, affecting cognitive development, immune function, and well-being of individuals, and leading to substantial health care costs. Population/Participants: Cohort of 94,264 individuals aged six and older residing in Alberta.

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Validation of the "Proactive" self-assessment tool for older people to identify their own risk of functional decline [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: In a convergent, mixed methods design, a cross-sectional survey allowed us to assess the concurrent validity of Proactive by comparing its results with those of a clinical examination. Population studied: Individuals aged 65 years and older recruited in primary care clinics or senior residences.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context In November 2023, the American Heart Association (AHA) released PREVENT, a new set of risk equations to calculate an individual's risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Each individual was separated into clinically significant risk categories of <7.5%, 7.5-10%, 10%, and >10%.

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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Design and analysis: The study employed a comprehensive cohort design to compare individuals with T2D who were Ethiopian-born to their Israeli-born counterparts. Results: The study sample encompassed 78,637 individuals newly diagnosed with T2D during the specified period, with 4,568 of them being Ethiopian-born.

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Collecting data on key social determinants of health in primary care: a multi-site implementation evaluation [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Social data that is collected in a standardized fashion can be used to improve individual patient care by uncovering and then addressing social needs, to stimulate the development of new integrated health and social programs, and be used to identify inequities across an organization. Clerical staff and provider 96.7%

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A Multisite CFIR Study of Readiness to Implement Collaboration Oriented Approach to Controlling High Blood Pressure (COACH) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Outcome Measures: Interview questions and analysis were guided by five CFIR domains (innovation source, inner and outer setting, individuals, and implementation process). Results: 72 care team members at 9 clinics participated. Consideration of the care team workflows (i.e.,

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What Can You Talk About in Coaching? Common Topics for Residents & Faculty

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Whether you're a resident navigating clinical load or a faculty physician juggling leadership and personal well-being, coaching can provide a powerful space for reflection, clarity, and growth. Explore more in the FAQ section on coaching sessions or browse individual coaching offerings for residents and faculty.

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