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Examining mobility patterns and social health of older Canadians living at home to inform decision aids about housing [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: Examine mobility patterns and social health of older Canadians living at home to inform decisions about housing options. Context: Older adults’ mobility patterns and social health have not been adequately considered as pivotal considerations in decisions about housing.

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Health Trends Across Communities: a healthcare system-public health collaboration to advance health equity across Minnesota [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Public health data in the Unites States often report on a limited number of conditions, are unable to identify trends in small geographic regions, or are not timely enough to inform current policy. Objective: To use summary EHR information to support efforts to improve community health and health equity in Minnesota.

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A Comparative Study Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Prenatal Screening among pregnant women in Canada [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

While the clinical performance of NIPS is well-documented, to our knowledge, no research has documented its impact on pregnant women’s health-related quality of life (HRQoL), thus hampering informed decision-making about prenatal options. This evidence will inform future decision aids about prenatal screening. P=0.48) for pain.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

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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Patient Perceptions of a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in Southwest Virginia [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

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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How your mental health can affect your physical health

Vida Family Medicine

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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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources. Sometimes, they push us to cross physical, emotional, or ethical boundaries—to reach those in need or to avoid being complicit through inaction.

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