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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

The plane was piloted by a native of the island, deeply committed to helping his community. What followed was a powerful expression of community and compassion. Families received help finding housing and employment, transferring social security benefits, and accessing healthcare.

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Patient Journey Mapping: How Attached and Unattached Community Members Access Primary Care [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: This study aims to understand the current primary care access experience of both attached and unattached community members, using the established qualitative technique of journey mapping. Population Studied: Both attached and unattached community members within the FLA-OHT region.

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Lived experience of individuals with thalassemia in Eastern India [Allergy/Immunology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The authors, both individually and collectively, utilized an immersion-crystallization approach to analyze the content of the interviews. Data analysis revealed five themes for positive experiences: regular treatment seeking, strong family and community support, positive family attitudes, trust in healthcare providers, and a positive outlook.

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Contraceptive counseling for gender-diverse patients: A community needs assessment [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: The purpose of this research was to conduct a community needs assessment aimed at determining the desired content and structure of a contraception decision-aid tailored to meet the unique needs of gender-diverse patients. Study Design and Analysis: Targeted needs assessment using a cross-sectional study design.

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Patient experience with Social Prescribing Program in Ontario, Canada [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Social Prescribing (SP) is an approach to help individuals address their health and social needs wherein a healthcare practitioner refers patients to non-clinal services in the community. Models of SP vary, and the experience of patients across these models is less known. ARC: All (N=17) participants used navigation.

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Strengthening Primary Care Research on Health System Transformation in the Education of Health Professionals through PERC-PHC [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Access to primary care in Canada is a pressing concern, with over one in five individuals lacking a regular primary care provider. To address this issue, healthcare partners have advocated for system transformation to enhance access and achieve the quintuple aim.

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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. Sponsored by Representative Paul Lee, the legislation removes the burdensome 100-hour annual service requirement, facilitating greater access to care for underserved communities.

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