Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada. Patients also emphasized the importance of multifaceted, individualized care plans, along with a strong doctor-patient relationship, in managing diabetes and preventing adverse physiological and social outcomes.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Champions in CQI refer to individuals who lead or facilitate such initiatives, and they seem to be a key ingredient in promoting quality improvement in Primary healthcare Clinics (PHC). Data were collected through documentary analysis and individual semi-structured interviews.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These interventions should be accessible to patients as a part of 'usual care' for complex, refractory, opioid-treated CLBP as the means for improving lives and health, and reducing the individual and societal burdens of CLBP and opioid-related harm.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. We debated the types of policies that would be most likely to encourage innovations that make a positive difference for individuals and populations. Phillips, Jr.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In contrast to the personality-driven path that Lyndon Johnson took to navigate legislative obstacles to Medicare and Medicaid, former management consultant Mitt Romney charted a decidedly different course to expanding health insurance when he became governor of Massachusetts in 2003. It was one thing to ask drivers to buy car insurance.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction: Super-utilization (frequent acute hospital care use or frequent emergency department (ED) utilization and readmissions) describes high rates of emergency department visits and hospital admissions by some individuals. Care Management was the second common theme. Care Management was the second common theme.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Safer Solutions For Lasting Relief Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, especially for individuals in rural areas who may struggle to access regular care. Finding ways to manage pain that are both effective and sustainable is possible. Finding relief requires practical, adaptable strategies that can be managed at home.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Primary care team members involved in high blood pressure management. Outcome Measures: Interview questions and analysis were guided by five CFIR domains (innovation source, inner and outer setting, individuals, and implementation process).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Individuals with complex conditions—those with multiple physical, mental, or behavioral health conditions--require numerous health and social services that are not effectively co-delivered by the current healthcare system.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our study explores a population with obesity in which there is significant representation of individuals with vitamin B6 deficiency, highlighting the complex interplay of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors. Study design and Analysis: Cross sectional observational analysis.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patient portals (PPs) are online healthcare platforms enabling patients access their electronic health records and offering different features to help patients manage their care such as viewing and entering health information, and permitting asynchronous communication between patients and their providers.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One potential solution is to facilitate patient access to programs that develop skills and confidence in managing their own care. Population studied: The CPSMP targeted individuals suffering from chronic pain in the Champlain region of Eastern Ontario. Context Healthcare providers often struggle to treat patients with chronic pain.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Females, individuals aged 10-29, those living in suburban areas, and patients with STI co-infections saw higher treatment rates compared to other groups. Efforts are needed to develop management plans for better quality of STI-related care and health equity. treatment rates, respectively. of gonorrhea cases were treated by ceftriaxone.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background: Multiple chronic conditions (MCC) the most common condition seen in practice are present in 33% of adults and 80% of individuals age > 65. The testing demonstrated patients’ and clinicians’ desire to have integrated clinical and patient-reported data available for care planning and management.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Developing innovative approaches to prevent or manage age-related health problems and disabilities is a public health priority. Population studied: Individuals aged 65 years and older recruited in primary care clinics or senior residences. Objective: To validate Proactive. Setting: Community-based.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

PURPOSE We aimed to assess long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) risks in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. METHODS We extracted electronic health record data for individuals aged >45 years with COPD from a data repository. 2.68; P < 001) and inception (HR = 2.60; 95% CI, 2.56-2.64;

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JUNE 24, 2025

Explore more in the FAQ section on coaching sessions or browse individual coaching offerings for residents and faculty. These themes come directly from coaching work with residents, early-career physicians, and faculty and leadership teams across the country.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. Employing thematic analysis, seven distinct themes emerged, which were then classified across four overarching levels: societal, institutional, organizational, and individual.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In principle, primary care is well-situated to manage long-COVID. Patients expected their primary care providers (PCPs) to be knowledgeable about long-COVID, attentive to their individual condition, and engaged in collaborative processes for treatment. Results: We report results from 19 interviews (53% female, mean age = 54).

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Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

About 1 in 10 adults in America have diabetes, and about 1 in 5 individuals don’t know they have it. If you know how to manage your diabetes, you can enjoy a long and healthy life. Diabetes can be kept under control with a few lifestyle modifications. Modifications in your daily habits can help.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Administrative activities, including work related to caring for individual patients and clinic administration, may play a substantial role in understanding changes to primary care workload. Results/Findings Information management is central to health care delivery, but often not valued or actively supported.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: News and scholarly reports have highlighted that primary care professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and administrators, are leaving comprehensive family medicine practice because of COVID-19 circumstances that may have fostered moral distress.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

BACKGROUND We evaluated the effectiveness of a structured family-based cardiovascular health promotion intervention model in improving weight management among adults. METHODS We conducted an open label, cluster randomized controlled trial ( ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02771873 ) with families serving as the unit of intervention.

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Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

Donovan Ogboh is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan Dr. Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention/Instrument: Through semi-structured focus groups, we actively involved our participants with photo-elicitation practices and engaged in crucial dialogue concerning healthcare access and resources for chronic disease prevention and management.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Adults with T2D often face unmet social needs, such as food insecurity, compounding the challenges associated with their engagement in disease management interventions. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) at an urban academic medical center in the Midwest. their 3-month endpoint visit).

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 28, 2025

Obese individuals are also more likely to struggle with a range of chronic diseases or health challenges, which impact the quality of life and even shorten lifespan. Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts the inability to manage insulin. An airway blockage is a common form of sleep apnea.

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Diabetes Chronic Disease Complication Management 52

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

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

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Chronic Disease Management Asthma Hypertension 40

Center for Family Medicine

MAY 7, 2025

As the body loses more fluids through increased urination, it triggers a dehydration response, making individuals affected feel constantly thirsty. When cells cannot access glucose for energy due to insulin issues, individuals affected may feel constantly tired, sluggish, or mentally foggy. This creates a vicious cycle.

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Diabetes Healthcare Professional Chronic Condition Family Medicine 52

Center for Family Medicine

MAY 14, 2025

Effective arthritis relief includes lifestyle changes such as regular low-impact exercise, weight management, and a diet rich in antioxidants. With appropriate treatment and proactive measures, individuals with arthritis can improve daily life while minimizing discomfort and adding years of relief.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Seven family medicine practices in one Colorado USA health system. Visits were largely scheduled individual visits (85%), provided in person (70%), and involving psychotherapy (90%). Analysis involved descriptive statistics and a qualitative modified rapid matrix approach. Intervention: NA.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 2, 2025

Restoring a flourishing and diverse gut microbiome becomes essential through dietary improvements, lifestyle changes, targeted supplements, and stress management approaches. The post How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

Arthritis stands as a widespread medical affliction, casting its profound influence over countless individuals worldwide. To better manage joint problems and improve overall quality of life, it's crucial to understand the various aspects of arthritis. This comprehensive guide takes you through the common.

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