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Super-utilization interventions - failing or evolving in complex systems? A scoping literature review [Complexity science]

Annals of Family Medicine

Introduction: Super-utilization (frequent acute hospital care use or frequent emergency department (ED) utilization and readmissions) describes high rates of emergency department visits and hospital admissions by some individuals. The complex dynamics of human systems driving Super-utilization lack prominence.

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Cervical Cancer Screening Differences Between Black and White Women: An Examination of HPV and Pap Test Utilization. [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset We utilized the 2019 and 2021 National Health Interview Survey data (NHIS), which collects information about health, healthcare access, and health behaviors, including CCS. These factors will be discussed in the presentation. Chi-square and odds ratios were used to detect racial differences by screening type.

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Educational intervention utilizing population health managers to reduce COPD-related healthcare utilization [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Utilization of action plans/rescue packs within our health system remains relatively limited. Data was collected from mailed quizzes, EHR utilization of smartphrases, and orders and from insurance claims. Descriptive statistics used for knowledge and process outcome data.

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Project ECHO Rheumatology - Rationale and Results from a Multi-Method Study to Capture Impact [Musculoskeletal and rheumatology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Owing to the protean clinical presentations, heterogeneous diagnoses discussed in each patient case presented, and varied management approaches, capturing impact regarding clinical outcomes has proven challenging.

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shared decision-making with users with complex care needs: a scoping review [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting Any context across PCCNs healthcare services utilization. The results have been integrated during the experts’ consultation to collect data on professional practice and the integration of SDM for PCCNs.

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Health Trends Across Communities: Engaging Healthcare Systems, Public Health and Community in a Statewide Public Health Tool [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Resulting resources were drafted, circulated, and finalized with partners’ input and include written project summaries, an overview presentation, technical definitions, and FAQs plus project overview and dashboard demonstration videos.

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Feasibility of the Diabetes Self-Management Coaching Program for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care. [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The rampant rise in the prevalence of diabetes presents a public health burden and a challenge to the primary care setting. The study utilized qualitative data collected from intervention group participants. Quantitative data were collected from screening reports, session attendance, and intervention records.