Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Persistent pain is experienced among nearly half of the patients with long COVID (LC). Objective: To document the lived experience of patients with LC pain, including how they access and receive healthcare, to improve services for LC pain evaluation and treatment.

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Patients Insurance IT Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context With buprenorphine prescribing restrictions lifted, primary care physicians (PCP) are frequently the first contact for patients who have opioid use disorder (OUD) and require treatment with buprenorphine. Study Design A behavioral health curriculum was designed for second year residents.

Education 130

Education Primary Care Physician Primary Care Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context When it comes to advanced directives, research has shown that providers should initiate the conversation for their patients, however completion rates for these conversations are very low. It is important to decrease these barriers for providers, so that patients are able to benefit from these conversations.

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

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Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The use of digital health tools like patient portals is critical for enhancing patient-provider communication. However, their effectiveness for patients with visual or hearing disabilities often remains under-examined. Ensuring these tools serve such patients effectively is crucial for healthcare equity.

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Provider Patients Healthcare Primary Care 130

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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Patients Primary Care Appointment Electronics 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Despite its proven benefits in enhancing patient outcomes, real-world constraints such as time, training, and staff availability hinder its widespread implementation. Results: As of 3/25/24, 189 families have completed the survey.

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Asthma Patients Primary Care Chronic Disease 130

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 24, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) held its 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium from June 20 to June 23 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Her career before this includes significant positions across Alabama, showcasing her commitment to family medicine and rural health.

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Medical Student Family Medicine DO Family Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Although occupational therapists contribute to the overall improvement of primary care services, their presence in family medicine groups is still limited, mainly due to a lack of knowledge about their role in this practice context.

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Primary Care Family Medicine DO Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: A retrospective cohort of providers and its patient panel for two performance years, 2019 and 2022. Setting or Dataset: The American Family Cohort database, derived from the PRIME registry. Hemoglobin A1C > 9.0 as a case study). Intervention/Instrument: Comprehensiveness of care for validity testing.

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Diabetes Internal Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, its adoption has been slower in primary care settings compared to endocrinology practices, resulting in unequal access for patients with diabetes. Implementation of a virtual CGM initiation service can be valuable for enhancing CGM access to primary care patients with diabetes. Setting: Primary care practices in Colorado.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Patients Education 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: The overarching objective of the MU is to enhance the delivery of high-quality care to a broader patient population. Population Studied: The populations included in our research are providers and staff working in the MU and aggregated data on patients seen at the MU practice.

Management 130

Management Primary Care Telehealth Hypertension 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Prenatal care can be difficult for patients to accomplish, with frequent visits and time-sensitive health screenings. Patient interviews, providing qualitative information to augment study findings. Semi-structured interviews of post-partum patients. Intervention/Instrument: Optional virtual prenatal visits.

Patients 130

Patients Clinic Utilities Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In May 2023, Mayo Clinic implemented a revised screening tool to assess social determinants of health (SDOH) for its patients. The final question asked patients, who have at least one risk factor, if they would like assistance with their need(s). Study Design and Analysis: Descriptive analysis of secondary data.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Routine Screenings Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Community health worker (CHW) interventions show promising outcomes for T2D and HTN control particularly among low income and historically marginalized patients. Objective Evaluate the implementation of a CHW program and its impact on the control of T2D and HTN outcomes among patients with social vulnerabilities.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Community Diabetes Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We used the patient portal (Opal) to administer the I-Score, a 7-item electronic patient-reported outcome measure (ePROM) of barriers to ART adherence. Objective: To describe patient and service-related outcomes of the I-Score intervention and outline adherence barrier management by physicians. 10 to T3=2.3/10),

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Clinic Patients Electronics Management 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Our Patients Are Already Using AI Many people now ask their first health question to a chatbot rather than to a clinician. Keep it simple because I’m not a great cook.”

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: Retrospective chart search of the electronic medical records of a specific sub-group of patients at UNMC. Number of patients who meet inclusion criteria at Family Medicine Clinics: 6,551 Patients. Patients were equally likely to be screened (49.7%) as to not be screened (50.3%) (p=0.538).

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Internal Medicine DO Family Medicine Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Impacts of healthcare sludge on patients have not been well-described. Study Design and Analysis: This sequential/convergent mixed methods study included a patient survey and patient interviews. Study Design and Analysis: This sequential/convergent mixed methods study included a patient survey and patient interviews.

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Screening Patients Insurance Patient-Centered 130

Family Medicine Initiative

MAY 7, 2025

It’s the number of patients you need to treat to prevent one bad outcome. Baseline risk: NNT depends on the average baseline risk of study participants, which can differ in real life patients. erschien zuerst auf Family Medicine Initiative. What is the NNT? How to calculate it?

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GP Family Medicine DO Screening 130

The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. What hasn't changed is that our family medicine residents remain excited about health policy and advocacy. Phillips, Jr.

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Primary Care Primary Care Physician Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Services 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease by addressing six pillars: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management (recovery), connection, and substance use. Objective To assess patient perceptions of a primary care-based LM clinic. out of 10.

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Clinic Patients Primary Care Chronic Disease 130

Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in identifying and treating nutrient deficiency signs for patients in Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. At Edge Family Medicine , we offer personalized evaluations to determine which vitamins your body needs. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Family Medicine DO Consulting Medical Advice 130

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 25, 2025

The study found that using the wrong cuff size led to misdiagnoses, particularly when cuffs were too small for obese patients: Are wrist blood pressure measurements reliable? It showed that, for these patients, a measurement on the upper arm with the correct cuff size was meaningful.

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Family Medicine DO Patients Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective Assess how a lecture on HT during a 4-week family medicine (FM) clerkship impacts medical student knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding HT. Outcome Measures Trends in knowledge of HT, perceived confidence in caring for patients impacted by HT, and attitudes towards the training over time. Of these students, 97.5%

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Medical Student Education Medical Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patient-oriented evidence supporting PrT is growing. POPULATION/SETTING The survey was mailed in three waves to program directors of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) resident and fellowship programs in 11 specialties (including Family Medicine and Sports Medicine) that treat chronic pain.

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Family Medicine DO Patient-Centered Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Addressing patient experience is crucial. There is a gap in understanding the experiences of pregnant women undergoing prenatal screening, as no validated patient-reported experience measures (PREM) questionnaire exists for this purpose. Following factor analyses, 7 items were retained and grouped into two latent factors (i.e.,

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Screening Patients Healthcare Professional Healthcare 130

Oasis Family Medicine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exploring Methylene Blue, Ozone, and UBI Therapy: Findings from Oasis Family Medicine At Oasis Family Medicine, Dr. Yoshi Rahm and his team recently conducted a study investigating the combined effects of Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI), ozone, and methylene blue on overall health.

DO 52

DO Family Medicine Families Family 52

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

TLDR at bottom* The Challenge of Emotions in Medicine As physicians, we encounter a LOT of interesting situations and can experience a LOT of emotions. We often distance ourselves from emotions to stay focused in emergencies or maintain professionalism with patients or in power differential situations in training. often impulsively.

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IT Patient-Centered Physicals Medical Student 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Both providers and mothers reported limitations in patient understanding and knowledge. Conclusions Effective prevention and management of CS are hindered by complex psychosocial factors, including structural stigma from healthcare providers, disclosure stigma from the patients’ community, and health literacy issues.

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Provider Patients Healthcare Professional Healthcare 130

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A couple of years ago, I partnered with six family medicine residency programs for my CHARM Well-Being Leaders Longitudinal Certificate Course project. This benefits not just you but also your family, friends, colleagues, staff, and patients. ” The top answer across the board? How you view the investment matters.

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Physicals Family Medicine DO Families 130

Edge Family Medicine

MARCH 12, 2025

While it requires commitment (shots are administered over several years ), many patients experience long-term relief. At Edge Family Medicine , we offer personalized allergy treatment plans tailored to your specific symptoms and triggers. Turmeric and ginger – Have anti-inflammatory benefits that may ease symptoms.

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Management Medical Family Medicine DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective To introduce the novel approach of using a T-Connector between a patient’s HBPM and their physician’s office sphygmomanometer to permit a simultaneous blood pressure reading. Setting Kaye Edmonton Clinic Family Medicine Clinic and a hypertension research lab. Population Adults who own a HBPM.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Family Physician Family Medicine DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Family physicians in Canada have one of the broadest scopes of practice and shortest postgraduate residency training periods among high income nations. In 2018, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) reviewed Canadian family medicine training and determined it must evolve to meet contemporary societal needs.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Education Families 130

Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Margaret Greenough, a family medicine specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA, has opened a new medical practice offering patients the Concierge Choice FullFlex™ program. Dr. Greenough is part of a growing movement of physicians offering CCP’s FullFlex model of concierge medicine.

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Family Medicine Specialist Medical Family Medicine DO 130

BMJ

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Value, challenges and practical considerations when designing, conducting and analysing a longitudinal qualitative study in family medicine | Family Medicine and Community Health (bmj.com). While it is being increasingly used in applied health research, it is relatively underutilised in family medicine.

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DO Family Medicine Families Family 40

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context In the post-discharge period from hospital acute inpatient care, the older patient is at risk from a lack of joined-up care. Hospitals write discharge summaries to family medicine providers. Though patients/carers are often copied in, they seldom get a plain English version or space to discuss its contents.

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GP Hospital Family Medicine DO 130