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Institutional policies on research-related transportation could help improve research engagement [Clinical research (other)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Transportation has emerged as a major barrier to research involvement, especially among underserved populations. Study Design We sought information on policies for research-related transportation across the HBCD study sites. Participants will complete many assessments, some time intensive.

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Compass Rose for Generating Community-based Referrals via Epic: Best Practices and Lessons Learned [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: We used information gathered from site visits and team meetings to understand how Compass Rose was being utilized across sites. Setting or Dataset: We used data from Epic on social needs screening and Compass Rose utilization. Of those patients with an episode (i.e.,

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Risks and Needs: Lessons Learned from Assessing Patients Willingness to Receive Help for Social Risks in Primary Care [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Intervention/Instrument: The intervention includes a short survey to determine patients’ needs with respect to transportation, food insecurity, financial difficulty related to utility payments, and housing. The final question asked patients, who have at least one risk factor, if they would like assistance with their need(s).

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area. Study Design and Analysis: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews (n=38) that were analyzed using thematic analysis guided by a process evaluation framework.

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Health-Related Social Needs Increase and Persist following Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health-related social needs (HRSN), such as housing, food, and transportation, play a major role in overall patient health and well-being. The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic amplified HRSN disparities, adding stress to social support systems. Logistic regression model- binary indicator for a positive screen.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Numerous studies have found that radiographs performed in these clinical conditions rarely reveal information necessitating a change in ED management despite high CXR utilization and wide variation in both children’s specialty hospitals and general EDs. Evaluation of the utility of radiography in acute bronchiolitis. PMID: 28763554.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Eric: Well, what are the odds that two family members focus on a similar topic and do research together? laughter] Alex: We love the family theme. They weren’t hurt, they didn’t need transport, and we were seeing the same people over and over again. Welcome, Katie, to the GeriPal podcast. It works really well for us.

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