Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Canadian adults, 45% meet physical activity (PA) recommendations and average sedentary time is 9.8 Since men are less likely than women to participate in health promotion programs, innovative approaches targeted to men are needed.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

To stay ahead of it: Drink 8–10 ounces of water before being outdoors Sip every 15–20 minutes during physical activity Start your day with a glass of water—even before coffee [ Cal OES ] Eat Water-Rich Foods Many fruits and vegetables are over 90% water and help hydrate naturally. Balance water with food and electrolytes.

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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. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

Regular physical exams are essential to maintain our overall health and well-being. These exams play a key role in identifying any underlying health issues and allow for early detection and treatment of diseases. Early detection of life-threatening ailments like cancer, kidney failure, liver issues,

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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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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2023

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. There are many factors that impact our physical health- genetics, environmental exposures, economic resources, and behaviors. However, one large factor in physical health that patients often ignore is mental health.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At 10, 16, and 22 weeks of gestation, the PROMIS-29 T-Scores of physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, ability to participate in social roles, and pain were 47.2 Results: A total of 7815 pregnant women have been recruited, with mean age of 32 years (Standard Deviation=4) and 64.7% P=0.48) for pain.

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Family Medicine Austin

MAY 23, 2025

At Family Medicine Austin, we believe that true wellness encompasses both physical and mental health. Embracing Holistic Healthcare Holistic […] The post Integrating Mental Health and STD Screening: A Holistic Approach appeared first on Family Medicine Austin.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

to 2585), total physical activity (+796 MET minutes/week, 95% CI 521 to 1071), healthful eating score (-1.1, to 2585), total physical activity (+796 MET minutes/week, 95% CI 521 to 1071), healthful eating score (-1.1, Intervention: Program was delivered once weekly (90 minutes) and consisted of 50% in-class education and 50% exercise.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental health information collected with well-being and lifestyle medicine tools, and anthropometric and cardiometabolic variables. All participants increased their physical activity with 80% progressing towards their health goals. Outcome Measures: Participant characteristics (ie.

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Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Physicals 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. There is limited research on implementation of LM in medically underserved communities.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: 67% of participants believed their spiritual health affects their physical health. patient’s belief regarding the interplay of spirituality and physical health), and sociopolitical (e.g., 65% agreed it is beneficial for their doctor to know about their religion, despite 74% having never been asked.

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Primary Care Physicals Appointment Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The interviews showed that their mobility gave them access to important physical assets, among which the 2 most frequently reported were libraries and supermarkets (n=10), and to important social assets, notably family support when desired (n=13) and familiarity with the neighborhood (n=14), contributing to their social health.

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Transportation Physicals Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When establishing a Patient-Physician relationship the disclosure of the patient's location, identity and verification of a safe physical setting was not mandatory across all jurisdictions. Some governing bodies require prior licensure for "out-of-province" physicians to provide telemedicine within their jurisdictions.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* We are looking at your investment in your own well-being with the emphasis this go round on physical health. Remember Your Why : Reflect on both short (sleep better, feel better afterwards) and long-term benefits (staying active for your family, your patients, and your future self).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Materials detailed resources for PAD screening, physical activity, and smoking cessation and were distributed through dissemination activities and partners. Setting The Paseo Gateway, situated in Jackson County, Kansas City, MO, USA.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The COVID-19 pandemic increased critical levels of turnover of healthcare workers in interdisciplinary primary healthcare (PHC) teams, including family physicians, nurses, social workers, and others.

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Healthcare Finance Family Physician Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures: Prevalence estimates for 20 health conditions that address mental illness, chronic physical health conditions, substance use disorder, maternal and child health, and firearm injury. Summary information is generated at each site and then centrally combined and analyzed. Results: HTAC generated results for 4.6

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Community Healthcare Electronics Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The implementation of a public primary care telephone consultation service provided by occupational therapists and physical therapists was identified as a promising strategy to help better meet population needs and reduce the use of other costly services (e.g.

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Primary Care Consulting Physicals Emergency Room 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Interventions were categorized into Integrated and Coordinated Care, Behavioral and Psychological Interventions, and Physical and Lifestyle Interventions. Results: Fifteen quantitative studies were included, most of which were pilot RCTs, pre-post studies and with generally small sample sizes, indicating an early stage of research.

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Hypertension Management Individual Clinical Practice 130

Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

Certain factors like age, high-sodium diet, genetics, lack of physical activity, obesity, and alcohol abuse will increase the risk of developing hypertension. A well-balanced diet, stress management techniques, and physical activity can reduce the risk of developing hypertension-related diseases.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is associated with improved access and engagement in mental health services and mental and physical health patient outcomes. Context Primary care must address the complex needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions, given 40% of patients seen in primary care have behavioral health needs.

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Chronic Condition Primary Care Patients Clinic 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Persistent and distressful sexual problems are defined as female sexual dysfunction (FSD),, which can increase the risk of physical and emotional health problems. Context: Sexual well-being is an important aspect of a woman’s quality of life. The causes of FSD include multiple biopsychosocial, cultural and interpersonal factors.

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Transportation Consulting Mental Health Physicals 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

OASI is the sum number of care elements offered (NSAID fills, opioid fills, intra-articular injection, knee x-ray, knee advanced imaging, and physical therapy). Intervention/Instrument: OASI, updated every 6-months from OA date to end of follow-up. Outcome Measures: Time to TKA. Follow-up time is months from OA index date to TKA or censoring.

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Diagnosis Electronics Physicals Clinic 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Seven family medicine practices in one Colorado USA health system. Population Studied: Primary care clinicians and staff, including IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Intervention: NA for this portion of the study. Conclusions: CIBH+ was very highly supported by all practice clinicians and staff.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures Open-ended scripted questions on the interventions’ impact on pain, function, mental and physical health QoL, and opioid use. Intervention Participants were randomly assigned to the CBT or MBT interventions, each comprising eight weekly two-hour sessions and daily at-home practice at home during the study.

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Management Mental Health Physicals Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Themes were: (1) IBH is an evolving discipline that is complex, ambiguous, and requiring of on-going learning, which some Behavioral Health Consultants use as an asset to explain their role and purpose, (2) Physicians’ socialization has lead to the separation of physical and mental care, (3) While leadership buy-in is critical, IBH requires mindset (..)

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Consulting Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

±14.0), impaired physical (28.5±8.3) RESULTS: After screening 6,024 adults, 770 (385 MBT, 385 CBT) were enrolled; most identified as female (56.4%), non-Hispanic (84.0%), White (81.8%), and middle-aged (57.8±11.3 years old; mean±SD), with long-standing, impactful CLBP: moderate average pain (Brief Pain Inventory: 6.1±1.6)

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Management Screening Physicals Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Create a quantitative Sankey diagram of the flow of US physicians from medical school graduation through postgraduate training into PC specialties: family medicine (FM), general internal medicine (IM), and general pediatrics (Peds). Conclusions: Family medicine residency training is the most direct preparation for PC.

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Primary Care Medical Education Family Medicine 130

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JUNE 1, 2025

Everyone has an important role in maintaining mental and physical health and well-being and creating welcoming and safe spaces, so let’s dive further into the best ways to do just that. LGBTQ+ health and safety – both physical and mental – is extremely important.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Highest priority needs were for academic enrichment, socialization, physical activity, tutoring, and coping with stress. Almost three quarters of parents continued to have at least one school-related need following the 2021-2022 school year.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Midwestern clinicians within the specialties of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics (671 clinicians); and all Midwestern adult patients aged over 18 years (257 000 patients). Dataset: Questionnaires for clinicians and patients via emailed surveys.

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Patients Routine Screenings Provider Internal Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nursing home residents and their families prioritised personalised care that meets their diverse physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs, while preserving dignity and functional abilities. We conducted a literature review, conducted key stakeholder interviews, and made personal observations on the workings of nursing homes.

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Finance Management Government Physicals 130

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

Keep in mind that mental and physical health are linked, as anxiety, for example, can show itself through physical attacks. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact the Center for Family Medicine. The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine.

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Mental Health Family Medicine DO Education 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome measures Behaviour chains (triggers, thoughts and actions) leading to IPV, related forms of perpetration (physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence), the needs of the victims and proposed solutions were evaluated. A coding scheme was developed and adjusted according to the collected data.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 17, 2025

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* Welcome back to our series on physical well-being investments. Reflection Question: What small change can you make today to prioritize your sleep and improve your restorative sleep as an investment for your physical well-being? How challenging that can be in this line of work!

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 3, 2025

(NEW) TL;DR at the bottom* We continue to take a deeper dive into our physical health as one facet for our well-being. Replace some Netflix nights with shared physical activities (e.g., Background: It's a new year and a new day! Yet, despite our best intentions, we often encounter obstacles that feel insurmountable.

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