Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To test the acceptability and usability of the Treatment Burden Screening in Diabetes (TBSD), a novel brief screening questionnaire that identifies domains of high burden in patients with diabetes, which can be used as a conversation tool in a primary care clinician visit to focus discussion.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This review focuses on the application of AI in age-appropriate cancer screening tests. Study design: We conducted a scoping review of various AI tools aimed at enhancing screening rates and cancer detection. Results: Our review identified limited research (1 study) on using AI to directly improve screening rates.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services aims to promote SDM in population-based cancer screening. In 2019, they engaged our team to provide Decision Aids (DAs) for cancer screening to be available throughout Quebec’s publically-funded healthcare system. Trends show increasing cancer incidence in Quebec. Conclusions.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. Setting or Dataset Data were collected in two Canadian provinces (QC and BC) from 2019 to 2022. Population Studied Pregnant women aged 19 and older.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Decision-making regarding prenatal screening is complex that can be supported by from decision aids. Objective: assess pregnant women's intention to use a mobile application to make decisions about prenatal screening for trisomies 21, 18 and 13.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The USPSTF recommends 1-time screening for AAA with ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. (B Number of patients who meet inclusion criteria at Family Medicine Clinics: 6,551 Patients. Outcome Measures: Whether or not a screening study was ordered on the patient per guidelines. cm or larger.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The integration of Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) as a universal first-tier screening could provide an earlier screening and if needed, diagnostic result compared to standard screening. Population Studied: Pregnant women (≥19 years) undergoing foetal chromosomal anomaly screening (T13, T18, T21).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

There is a gap in the literature on understanding experiences of food insecurity in rural dwelling older adults and the role primary care providers can play in systematically screening older adults for age related food issues. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care (PC) practices that implement Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) can identify, reduce, and prevent problematic alcohol use that otherwise could go undetected. While screening and brief counseling in PC is considered best practice, it is not standard practice.

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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. Screening knowledge was 92% post session, 75% at 3 months, 97% at 6 months, and 75% at 12 months.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Therefore, we have developed Proactive, a self-administered screening questionnaire that enables older people to independently monitor their risk of functional decline. Objective: To validate Proactive. A single participant with severe loss of autonomy found Proactive less useful as it did not provide him with any new information.

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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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Family Medicine Initiative

MAY 7, 2025

Similar Concepts: Number Needed to Harm ( NNH ) and Number Needed to Screen ( NNS ) are the equivalents for adverse effects and screenings. erschien zuerst auf Family Medicine Initiative. While I strive to write evidence-based but easy-to-understand articles, I believe the NNT is a research concept every GP should know.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Why Edge Family Medicine Cares At Edge Family Medicine , we believe prevention is key. Some medications (e.g.,

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Family Medicine Austin

MAY 19, 2025

At Family Medicine Austin, we believe in the power of integrative health assessments to provide personalized physicals that cater to your unique needs. Understanding Integrative Health […] The post Integrative Health Assessments: Family Medicine Austins Approach to Personalized Physicals appeared first on Family Medicine Austin.

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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. Objective: To assess the impact of a question on need for assistance with social risk factors identified through routine screening. Study Design and Analysis: Descriptive analysis of secondary data.

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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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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

But skipping cholesterol screenings in your 20s and 30s could eventually put you at risk for serious health problems. Here’s why younger adults should prioritize cholesterol screenings. Know Your Baseline Your first cholesterol screening in your 20s or 30s provides a baseline for future test results.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

What exactly is the difference between a lipid panel and a cholesterol screening ? This blog will help you understand basic terms, concepts, and expectations related to cholesterol screenings. Grasping the differences between a cholesterol screening and a lipid panel can help you better interpret your results.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

At Center for Family Medicine , we offer free pregnancy screenings. At Center for Family Medicine, we noticed that often pregnant women face several barriers when it comes to getting prenatal care. To make our services as accessible as possible, we offer pregnancy screenings that are completely free.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Greenough’s private cell number; patient advocacy and enhanced coordination with specialists and other health providers; and a comprehensive annual exam with customized screenings for each patient. “Welcoming my patients to this new style of medicine has been overwhelmingly positive,” Dr. Greenough adds.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Following removal of duplicates 20,425 titles, 2,716 abstracts, 341 full-text articles were screened; 28 articles were eligible for inclusion. Screening completed by two independent reviewers; conflicts resolved through consensus. Study Design and Analysis: Systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42023415051).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite it being the fourth most common cancer in women, many Somali American women do not receive routine screening for cervical cancer. HPV-only testing is effective for cervical cancer screening and recommended by U.S. guidelines. Each transcript was double coded, including at least one coder who identified as Somali.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Black and Latinx women have higher incidence of cervical cancer diagnosis and lower rates of cervical cancer screening than non-Latinx White women. Self-collected high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has been proposed as a method to address these barriers to screening and prevent cervical cancer.

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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. Context Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects 10-12 million US adults by reducing blood flow to the limbs. Setting The Paseo Gateway, situated in Jackson County, Kansas City, MO, USA.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Screening for social needs has become increasingly expected in primary care settings, with multiple regulatory bodies and value-based care payors emphasizing the importance of incorporating screening into routine care. Oftentimes, these barriers/limitations of screening seem to contradict specific reasons for screening (e.g.,

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 17, 2025

Limit bed activities to sleep and intimacy—no screens, books, or work in bed to signal your brain it's time to sleep. Screen time: Limit 1–2 hours before bed. If you’re already waking up refreshed and energized throughout the day—keep doing what works for you. Intense exercise: Limit for 2-4 hours prior to bed.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. Among the screened patients, 161 (74%) had negative test results, while 59 (27%) had positive results indicating hearing loss.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the years following the PHE, rates of screening for tobacco use decreased, particularly during telehealth visits. It is unknown if these changes in screening persist. Outcome Measures: We examined monthly percent of primary care visits with tobacco use screening (yes/no) overall and by visit modality.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context While poverty is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, when it is recognized by care providers social screening can be used to positively impact patients’ health. Three quarters (78.5%) of eligible patients were screened for poverty, and of these a third (35.8%) screened positive. Of screened patients, 94.4%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Implementing a better public active screening strategy is crucial. Point-of-care capillary HbA1c (POC-cHbA1c) holds promise as a solution, yet randomized trials assessing its effectiveness as a T2DM screening strategy are scarce, and none have been done in HK. It shows promise as an effective T2DM screening strategy.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

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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. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many clinics shifted to a virtual visit format.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset Participants were employed in 5 urban Colorado hospital-owned family medicine clinics. Most MAs had experience with HE activities, most commonly attending presentations on health disparities and SDOH, and screening patients for social needs. Interviews were coded for relevant content to identify common themes.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: FITs are an accepted method of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and patients’ preferences and difficulties are unknown. Population Studied: 2148 individuals aged 50 to 85 years scheduled for screening or surveillance colonoscopy. FITs would save nearly as many lives as colonoscopy with far fewer complications.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Electronic risk assessment and communication may enhance screening and prevention, but patient perspectives are understudied. Elevated-risk individuals in Arms 2/3 were referred to genetics/screening services. Context Few affected by hereditary cancer syndromes know their cancer risk.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Exercise is fantastic for your general well-being, but did you know it can also help lower high cholesterol screening levels? Read on to learn how much and what kinds of exercise can help control cholesterol screening levels. The secret is to choose an exercise routine you enjoy and stick to it.

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