Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

ECHO Concussion has a positive impact on clinician self-efficacy, knowledge, and concussion practice management, thereby helping to increase patient access to better care in the acute and chronic stages of concussion. Conclusion Concussion management is complex and ECHO Concussion can be beneficial for frontline clinicians.

Management 130

Management Education Illness Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: Our findings help understand impressions of IBH and identify barriers and facilitators in IBH adoption, particularly in non-FQHC settings.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Consulting Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions There is a substantial rate of co-occurring houselessness and mental illness among PWUD in central Edmonton. These results point to the importance of using a trauma-informed lens to address co-occurring mental health conditions and structural vulnerability among patients who use drugs.

Community 130

Community Mental Health Patients Diagnose 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Responsive approaches included starting with a sub-group of patients (vs universal screening), engaging support staff in protocols, an "SBIRT Olympics" competition, and continued conversations about the impact of substance use on health.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Nurse Practitioner Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Given limited critical care resources and an aging population, early interventions to prevent critical illness are vital. Population Studied: Patients age ≥60 years with primary care office visits or telemedicine visits in May and June 2023 and their health care team members.

Illness 130

Illness Electronics Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Thematic analysis demonstrated that Black and Latino physicians of color experienced microaggressions and racism from co-workers, bosses, patients and/or learners. All Latino physicians reported both micro/macro-aggressions from their patients.

Illness 130

Illness Healthcare Patients IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: One of the most common primary care illnesses is acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). Setting & Population: Six practice-based research networks recruited patients aged 18-65 years with upper respiratory symptoms. Patients were recruited from primary care practices, emergency rooms and urgent care centers, and the community (e.g.,

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Primary Care Emergency Room Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Addressing mental health and HRSNs can improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues can make both patients and providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Western values of heroism and individualistic empowerment exert significant influence over how we make meaning out of patient stories. Currently, the field of narrative-based medicine (NBM) lacks research that examines the potential harms of using dominant Western narrative forms to represent patients’ lived experiences.

Education 130

Education Medical Medical Student Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. Objectives: To implement SUD screening in patients aged 12-17 seen for all visit types (well and sick visits) and to quantify the rate of substance misuse.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Medical Xpress

APRIL 11, 2023

Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide better primary care for patients who have severe mental illnesses.

Primary Care 93

Primary Care Illness Family Medicine DO 93

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. Study Design and Analysis.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Chronic illness is at a record high in society. Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Lifestyle medicine involves ongoing engagement with a multidisciplinary team to support health-improving lifestyle changes.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Physicals 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Integrated behavioral health (IBH) within primary care can help patients receive quality whole person care, however little is documented about the distribution and nature of time spent in key activities by integrated psychologists (i.e., Setting: Seven family medicine practices in one Colorado USA health system.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Illness Consulting 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Seven family medicine practices in one Colorado USA health system. Therapeutic services were provided to patients by IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Those who participated in implementation saw clear benefit to patients and identified what made those benefits easier to realize.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Illness Comprehensive Care Telehealth 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants were enrolled at 1-21 days of illness and followed via daily symptom survey. Patients were administered the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Drugs and Substance Use (TAPS)-1 survey to query about substance use on initial enrollment. For illicit drug use, in the RAN group 7.0% reported daily/weekly use and 13.9%

Clinic 130

Clinic Illness Primary Care Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To examine the epidemiology and mortality among schizophrenia patients discharged from AMCs in the U.S. Conclusions: The enduring impact of the pandemic underscores the need for evolving healthcare systems and patient care strategies to address ongoing challenges in patients admitted with schizophrenia.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Patients Medical Illness 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses.

Primary Care Physician 52

Primary Care Physician Primary Care Doctor Provider Primary Care 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By understanding their insights on psychiatric care, we hoped to recognize their successes with patients and address the challenges they face more effectively. The majority (86%, n = 6) were under the age of 40, with 57% (n = 4) having been in practice for five years or less.

Clinic 130

Clinic Illness Mental Health Finance 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, an important aspect yet to be explored is how patients experience the program. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ experiences with VTAC. Study Design and Analysis: Collaborating with three patient partners, we employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach.

Patients 130

Patients Healthcare Appointment Provider 130

Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 27, 2025

The pain can continue beyond a particular injury or illness and is enough to impact daily activities. If the chronic pain stems from an existing medical condition, the doctor may refer the patient to a pain specialist. The medical team can also help patients with resources to manage the stress and anxiety from the condition.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Our work builds a foundation for cost-effective workflows to support patients with multimorbidity. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Up to 30% of patients seen in primary care have a co-occurring mental health or substance use issue. Intervention: N/A for this portion; therapeutic services were provided by IBH providers to patients. Population Studied: Medical providers and staff, and integrated behavioral health (IBH) psychologists and psychiatrists.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Illness Mental Health Medical Provider 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Respiratory Illness Issues that affect your lungs or breathing fall under respiratory issues. Internal medicine can help with these types of problems. Illnesses such as respiratory infections caused by infection, bacteria, or fungus can be treated with prescriptions from your primary care doctor.

Internal Medicine 52

Internal Medicine Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Induction is the brief, intense period when patients receive initial buprenorphine doses. Differences in patient and practice experiences with induction methods may influence patients’ successful transition to stabilization and long-term maintenance treatment. Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Telehealth Medical PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Thus, we explored how Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) defined culture and how it shaped screening, assessment, and treatment of behavioral health conditions in racially and ethnically marginalized patients in IPC settings. Design/Instrument: This qualitative phenomenological study included piloted semi-structured interviews.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Behavioral Health Services Patient-Centered Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Patients starting a new period of prescription opioid use lasting 30-90 days were recruited from Saint Louis University’s academic medical practice and Henry Ford Health System to a study of opioid use and mental health. Conclusions: Patients with non-cancer pain show distinct patterns of depressive and pain symptoms over time.

Illness 130

Illness Mental Health Relationship Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: Patients were randomized to either CBT or SP, which both consisted of virtual, weekly group interventions for 5 weeks. Setting: Primary care practices within a large health system in Seattle, WA. Population Studied: Young adults ages 18-25 who screened positive for loneliness using the 3-item UCLA loneliness scale.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Illness Screening Education 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Buprenorphine is an effective medication for OUD but uptake is slow due in part to lack of provider knowledge, confidence, and negative attitudes/stigma toward patients with OUD. Context: Morbidity and mortality from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a health crisis in the United States.

Nurse Practitioner 130

Nurse Practitioner Education Illness Medical Student 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Dr. Smith shares the stories of several patients he met during residency and his early years in practice who illustrate the bad outcomes that accompany not attending to patient's emotions and focusing solely on their physical problems. The first few chapters discuss the problems with mental health care in the U.S.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health IT Primary Care Primary Care Physician 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups. They can help diagnose illnesses, recommend treatments and medications, and guide you on preventive health measures.

Families 52

Families Family Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures: The primary outcome measure is the patient-reported Beck Anxiety Inventory. The program comprises a broad range of mental health intervention strategies and wellness-focused approaches in a nondirective toolkit aimed at building self-management skills.

Management 130

Management Illness Clinic Mental Health 130

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

The state’s Department of Labor projects that healthcare practitioners and healthcare support occupations will see greater employment through 2030, particularly in chronic care and family medicine. Nurses: Nurses work as part of a team to provide care and support, and educate patients about health conditions.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Professional Education 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting & Population Studied: Adult patients presenting to US primary or urgent care sites with a chief complaint of cough and symptoms consistent with LRTI. Results: Of 718 patients with baseline data, 29% had an antibiotic prescribed at baseline. However, they were also more likely to receive a systemic corticosteroid (31.9%

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Illness Patients 130

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

Long-term illness can cause patients to be irritable and exhausted. Life is not always easy for individuals who experience chronic diseases. Medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, and liver cirrhosis can require extensive treatment and care to prevent fatal.

Chronic Disease 40

Chronic Disease Management Asthma Hypertension 40

Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Types of sleep disorders Poor sleep is possible from an underlying illness or disorder. Sleep apnea patients can benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for optimal breathing. The post Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

Consulting 52

Consulting Individual Physicals Chronic Disease 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To assess the epidemiology and mortality risk among patients discharged from AMCs General Medicine Service Lines in the US from Oct 2019 to Dec 2023. Studies should particularly assess whether the increased LOS and CMI during the pandemic have translated into higher healthcare costs or affected patient outcomes.

Utilities 130

Utilities Healthcare Patient-Centered Illness 130