Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. measures of provider and staff satisfaction). Objective: The overarching objective of the MU is to enhance the delivery of high-quality care to a broader patient population.

Management 130

Management Primary Care Telehealth Hypertension 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Necessary healthcare services to manage chronic pain remain difficult to access in primary care. Occupational therapists play a central role in supporting patients in the adoption and daily use of pain self-management strategies and in learning how to adapt to their chronic condition to maintain their quality of life.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Chronic Condition Education 130

Edge Family Medicine

MARCH 12, 2025

Managing seasonal allergies is a challenge for millions each year. Reducing Exposure to Allergens Minimizing contact with allergens is one of the most effective ways to manage seasonal allergies. Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief While medications can be effective, natural approaches may also provide relief.

Management 130

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Patient messaging to providers has dramatically increased since the pandemic, leading to informatics efforts to categorize messages to facilitate more efficient review. Population Studied 10 female primary care providers and 1 male providers. The increased inbox burden has particularly impacted primary care physicians.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Primary Care Physician Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Chronic pain is a common, complex, and costly condition that is managed primarily in primary care in Canada. The goal of ECHO Pain is to educate, support, and improve chronic pain and opioid management in Ontario’s rural, remote, and underserved areas.

Management 130

Management Telehealth Education Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied A total of 1,305 women presenting for CC screening and 50 CC providers at the study hospitals were surveyed. Outcome Measures Primary outcomes were perceived acceptability and feasibility of integrating BC screening into CC care among women and providers. Median provider age was 34 and 68% were female.

Screening 130

Screening Provider Hospital Government 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Relevant primary care nursing activities for CP management remain poorly defined, limiting the full utilization of nurses' competencies and expertise in chronic disease management. Objective: To identify and prioritize nursing activities for chronic pain management in primary care by adopting nurse and patient perspectives.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Chronic Disease Management Finance 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background: Hypertension and depression frequently co-occur, complicating patient management and worsening outcomes. This scoping review aims to systematically map non-pharmacological interventions for managing comorbid hypertension and depression, providing insights into current practices and guiding future research.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Management Individual Clinical Practice 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background MARVIN is a chatbot promoting self-management of medication among people with HIV (PWH) and currently providing support for medication adherence and HIV-related general knowledge. Providing users with non-judgmental support PWH face significant stigma and mental health challenges (e.g.,

Management 130

Management Engineering Mental Health Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In both cases, TBC can help by providing a collaborative approach to care that can better manage the complex needs of patients. The system is used by different provider types to document needs and care in both urban and rural settings. Analysis We apply topic modeling to the codes recorded for clients.

Electronics 130

Electronics Provider Family Physician Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective This study explores barriers to CS prevention and care by investigating perspectives from prenatal healthcare providers and mothers of diagnosed infants. Study Design and Analysis Interviews were conducted with prenatal healthcare providers and mothers in Chicago, IL.

Provider 130

Provider Patients Healthcare Professional Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To synthesize literature on pain-related medication in adults with ID and examine how it relates to MLTCs and polypharmacy and explore the views of adults with ID, caregivers and healthcare providers on pain medication use. Study Design and Analysis: Systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42023415051).

Management 130

Management Medical Healthcare Professional Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To determine the effects of the SHaPED intervention on the use of non-opioid pain medicines in the management of low back pain in emergency departments. However, the original analyses did not look if the decrease in opioid use led to a greater use of the recommended analgesics (e.g. Results: There was a 7.1% 3.65), a 1.4%

Management 130

Management Referral Education Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: A prospective cohort of family medicine residency graduates was surveyed about burnout and combined with their residency program director responses about residency workload or "culture of wellness" (residency organizational- and individual-level curricula).

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Education Families Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to explore how to enhance primary healthcare capacity in China from the perspective of managers of primary health care institutions. Results: Four main categories of enhancement elements were identified: 1) Receipt of Care; 2) Provision of Care; 3)Outcomes of Care; 4) Ecology of Care.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Management Finance Chronic Disease 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.

Primary Care 130

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

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A lecture was given to residents and faculty with a pre and post-intervention survey including a brief quiz about interpretation and management of syphilis results as well as assessment of confidence in performing same as well as teaching this content. respectively).

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Screening Education 130

The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

What can family medicine in the U.S. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine learn from the organization of primary care in other Western countries? What lessons should U.S. policymakers take home from this research? Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Chronic Disease Primary Care Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patient Important Outcomes (PIOs) was first introduced in the literature with the criticism that research studies were designed with outcomes relevant to health care providers, but not relevant/important to patients. Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Patients Patient-Centered Family Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Hypertension Canada recommends home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) for diagnosing and managing hypertension. Setting Kaye Edmonton Clinic Family Medicine Clinic and a hypertension research lab. However, 29% of HBPMs are inaccurate by 10 mmHg or more. Population Adults who own a HBPM.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Family Physician DO Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: This study aims to provide insights and strategies to foster the development of effective champions for CQI in PHC. Each case has been informed champion, change agent, peers and managers. Conclusions: These strategies provide comprehensive cues for managers and policymakers to promote efficient CQI processes.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Clinic Individual Management 130

The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

mHealth applications can complement and expand care provided at traditional face-to-face visits, and exploring their untapped potential to improve health in the U.S. Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Phillips, Jr.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease DO Family Medicine Hypertension 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Include: Watermelon Cucumbers Strawberries Celery Bell peppers Grapes These foods also provide minerals like potassium and magnesium, which support hydration at the cellular level. Whether you’re heading outdoors, managing a chronic condition, or helping your kids stay safe in the sun, water is one of your best tools. Plan ahead.

Chronic Condition 130

Chronic Condition DO Family Medicine Families 130

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. The goal is to find the best mix with minimal side effects.

Management 52

Management Medical Treatment Plan DO 52

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. The goal is to find the best mix with minimal side effects.

Management 52

Management Medical Treatment Plan DO 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Primary care team members involved in high blood pressure management. Conclusion: COACH pre-implementation evaluation provided information that informed implementation and trial protocol changes and may increase the adoption of COACH. Study design: Deductive qualitative analysis.

Electronics 130

Electronics Patient-Centered Hypertension Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD. Post-session measures assessed practical knowledge, management, and expertise gained from the sessions.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Individual Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Currently, only 43% of doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) nationwide offer osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT), with half of them providing OMT to ≤5% of their patients. Objective: This study investigates provider attitudes toward OMT and identifies barriers to referrals to address the unmet patient demand.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Finding ways to manage pain that are both effective and sustainable is possible. Non-opioid pain relief Analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) are readily available over the counter and effectively manage mild to moderate pain. Both are affordable, easy to use at home, and provide quick relief.

Management 52

Management Patients Healthcare Patient-Centered 52

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. Together, Romney and Kennedy approached the George W.

Insurance 130

Insurance DO Family Medicine Individual 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reducing healthcare costs per capita has focused on reducing Super-utilization using system transformation and care management approaches. Methods: Utilizing primary articles, search terms were refined iteratively for searches on Super-utilization, Super-utilizer, and Care Management themes. Care Management was the second common theme.

Utilities 130

Utilities Management Hospital Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Launched in 2017, Project ECHO Rheumatology (‘ECHO’) has welcomed over 500 primary care clinicians provincially to learn about rheumatic disease diagnoses and management. ECHO is a promising education model that builds capacity within primary care to manage rheumatic conditions more adeptly and wisely.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Diagnose Clinical Practice 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Addressing mental health and HRSNs can improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues can make both patients and providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions. Consequently, clinicians may avoid these stigmatized topics and provide general recommendations that can’t be followed by patients.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Health IT solutions offer a potential avenue to overcome these barriers.

Asthma 130

Asthma Patients Primary Care Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: Primary care providers were invited to attend a webinar that focused on identifying patients who may benefit from CGM use, best practices for prescribing, and CGM interpretation. Practices referred patients to virCIS for CGM initiation and management for 6 months. Two practices were FQHCs.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Patients Education 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. Outcome Measures: Participant characteristics (ie.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Physicals 130