2025
695-P: Exploring Cultural and Immigration-Related Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes among Hispanic/Latino Adults
DING Q, GRISMER M, WOJECK B, MARRERO D. 695-P: Exploring Cultural and Immigration-Related Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes among Hispanic/Latino Adults. Diabetes 2025, 74 DOI: 10.2337/db25-695-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHispanic/Latino adultsImmigration-related factorsType 2 diabetesFactors associated with type 2 diabetesAdjusted modelsReduce diabetes burdenLimited healthcare accessHealthcare accessSocioeconomic disparitiesDiabetes burdenLifestyle factorsHispanic/Latino populationPreventive healthcarePoverty indexImprove accessHigh poverty levelsSelf-reportEvaluate associationsU.S. HispanicsLanguage barriersNational averagePoverty levelDiabetes/prediabetesIncreased riskOlder ageDo Rental Assistance Programs Relieve Overcrowding for Children?
Zhu F, Fenelon A, Schlesinger P, Keene D. Do Rental Assistance Programs Relieve Overcrowding for Children? Journal Of Urban Health 2025, 1-9. PMID: 40372662, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-025-00979-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRental assistanceReducing household crowdingFederal rental assistanceHousehold crowdingLow-income familiesHUD assistanceAssociated with negative health outcomesNegative health outcomesLiving conditionsEligible householdsCrowded living conditionsRentalMeasures of crowdingWell-beingImprove accessHealth outcomesHouseholdsAssistance typeAssistanceHuDAdverse impactMultiple measuresChildrenHousingInterviewsPatients’ Expectations for App-Based Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: User-Centered Design Approach
Mirt P, Erjavec K, Krsnik S, Kotnik P, Mohsen H. Patients’ Expectations for App-Based Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: User-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Rehabilitation And Assistive Technologies 2025, 12: e64607. PMID: 40373216, PMCID: PMC12097652, DOI: 10.2196/64607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMobile health appsExercise videosKnee osteoarthritisKnee osteoarthritis managementHealth appsPotentials of mobile health technologiesDuration of physical activityImprove accessGoal settingMobile health technologyDisease informationHealth care systemSymptomatic knee osteoarthritisFace significant barriersKellgren-Lawrence scaleMixed methods approachPhysiotherapy accessPhysiotherapy servicesKnee exercisesPhysical activityImprove patient qualityElectronic remindersTelephone consultationsSelf-managementExpectancy of patientsMapping the Ulcerative Colitis Patient Journey in Saudi Arabia from Healthcare Professionals’ Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Non-Interventional Study
Azzam N, Mosli M, Almutairdi A, Alghamdi M, Meeralam Y, Alolimi K, Arsalan M, Al-Bawardy B. Mapping the Ulcerative Colitis Patient Journey in Saudi Arabia from Healthcare Professionals’ Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Non-Interventional Study. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2025, 14: 1621. PMID: 40095549, PMCID: PMC11899997, DOI: 10.3390/jcm14051621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComputer-assisted personal interviewsQuality of lifeGeneral practitionersPatient journeyTreatment goalsHealthcare professionals' perspectivesTNF-a inhibitorsInternal medicine physiciansBurden of ulcerative colitisUlcerative colitisClinical remissionImprovement of quality of lifeUC patientsOral systemic steroidsHealthcare professionalsSaudi ArabiaTNF-aPhysician responsesSurvey domainsYears of experienceProfessional perspectivesQuantitative interviewsTreating gastroenterologistImprove accessMedicine physiciansImproving Access to Expanded Genetic Carrier Screening Through Multimodal Interventions
Meiss L, Pathy S, Baxley S. Improving Access to Expanded Genetic Carrier Screening Through Multimodal Interventions. Journal Of Women's Health 2025, 34: 606-612. PMID: 39929138, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2024.0894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic carrier screeningProvider comfortCarrier screeningAmerican College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsImprove provider confidenceTarget identified barriersProvider comfort levelDidactic education sessionsTargeted educational interventionsObstetrics and GynecologyUrban academic centerObstetricians and GynecologistsElectronic medical recordsScreening preferencesProvider confidenceEducation sessionsEducational interventionMultimodal interventionPreintervention periodDidactic sessionsOBGYN providersNeeds assessmentAnd GynecologistsObstetric visitImprove accessP1216 Mapping the Ulcerative Colitis patient journey in Saudi Arabia from healthcare professionals' perspective: A cross-sectional non-interventional study
Azzam N, Mosli M, Almutairdi A, Alghamdi M, Meeralam Y, Alolimi K, Arsalan M, Al-Bawardy B. P1216 Mapping the Ulcerative Colitis patient journey in Saudi Arabia from healthcare professionals' perspective: A cross-sectional non-interventional study. Journal Of Crohn's And Colitis 2025, 19: i2198-i2200. DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjae190.1390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComputer-assisted personal interviewsPatient journeyLack of awarenessTNF-a inhibitorsPatient-related barriersHealthcare professionals' perspectivesInstitutional review boardTreatment goalsBurden of ulcerative colitisFear of long-term side effectsSecond-line treatmentFirst-line treatmentQuality of lifeQuality of life improvementTNF-aHealthcare professionalsManagement of adultsSurvey domainsYears of experienceUlcerative colitisProfessional perspectivesOptimal careQuantitative interviewsImprove accessEndoscopic remissionResults of a Global Survey on the State of Interventional Radiology 2024
Guan J, Elhakim T, Matsumoto M, McKeon T, Laage-Gaupp F, Iqbal S, Patel P, Pereira P, Tam A, Binkert C, Sofocleous C. Results of a Global Survey on the State of Interventional Radiology 2024. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2025, 36: 751-760.e5. PMID: 39793699, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2024.12.594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTraining programIR training programInterventional radiologyDiagnostic radiologistsIncreasing patient awarenessAmerican training programsIR servicesSpecialty affiliationHospital settingPatient referralPatient awarenessImprove accessAnonymous surveyInterventional radiologistsMedical studentsMultidisciplinary conferenceIR exposureRadiology trainingEducational characteristicsSocietal effortsSpecialtyEducationSurveyRadiologistsAwarenessBreast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case Series from Northwest Syria
Hamze M, Alawa J, Alahdab F, Al-Shemali A, Alhussein A, Arab N, Galal B, Debel J, Jemo A, khalil M, Chagpar A, Atassi B, Khoshnood K, Abbara A. Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case Series from Northwest Syria. Avicenna Journal Of Medicine 2025, 15: 009-016. PMID: 40395698, PMCID: PMC12088791, DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1802585.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancerBurden of breast cancerRetrospective analysis of breast cancer patientsLate-stage breast cancerOncology centersAnalysis of breast cancer patientsSymptom onset to diagnosisBreast cancer diagnosisSignificant public health challengeRates of mastectomyInvasive ductal carcinomaPublic health challengeBreast cancer patientsCancer careOncology careChemical weapons exposureNorthwest SyriaOncology servicesDuctal carcinomaMedian intervalReferral centerClinical presentationImprove accessFemale patientsHealth challenges
2024
Series on The Lancet Oncology Commission on Global Cancer Surgery—Action 1: Clinical Care and Access to Cancer Surgery
Are C, Schissel M, Murthy S. Series on The Lancet Oncology Commission on Global Cancer Surgery—Action 1: Clinical Care and Access to Cancer Surgery. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2024, 32: 42-46. PMID: 39511007, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-16167-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConsolidated Framework for Implementation ResearchLancet Oncology CommissionCancer surgeryClinical careSurgical careOncological seriesInner settingImplementation researchImplementation scienceOuter settingHealth careImprove accessCatalyze improvementsCareImplementation effortsImplementing new changesLikelihood of successCancerHealthPrimary stakeholdersPragmatic solutionInterventionSetsLancetAccessClinician and Practice Characteristics Associated With Support of Office-based Methadone: Findings From a National Survey
Sung M, Black A, Blevins D, Henry B, Cates-Wessel K, Dawes M, Hagle H, Joudrey P, Molfenter T, Levin F, Fiellin D, Edelman E. Clinician and Practice Characteristics Associated With Support of Office-based Methadone: Findings From a National Survey. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2024, 19: 150-156. PMID: 39475119, PMCID: PMC11903189, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000001388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid use disorderCharacteristics associated with supportTreatment of opioid use disorderMultivariate logistic regression modelOffice-based settingSequential multivariable logistic regression modelsOpioid treatment programsLogistic regression modelsAcademic medical centerUse disorderInclusion criteriaMethadoneMedical CenterPatientsOffice-basedCOVID-19 surveyClinician supportPractice characteristicsLongitudinal treatmentImplementation barriersPolicy changesMOUDOutcome variablesImprove accessNational surveyInappropriate Denials for Radiation Therapy in Medicare Advantage Plans: An Independent Review Entity and Call for Action
Pasetsky J, Kachnic L, Yu J, Horowitz D. Inappropriate Denials for Radiation Therapy in Medicare Advantage Plans: An Independent Review Entity and Call for Action. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2024, 120: s127. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.07.230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRadiation therapyCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesTraditional MedicareMA plansLife-saving cancer treatmentStatistically significant higher rateGrowing body of literatureBody of literatureMA star ratingsSignificantly higher ratesMedicare AdvantageUnfavorable decisionsHospice careStarsImprove accessCancer treatmentDenialRT servicesServicesAppealStar ratingsGrowing bodyCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services websiteMedicare Advantage plansTherapyImproving access to first‐line treatment for pediatric obesity: Lessons from the dissemination of SmartMoves
Finn E, Keller C, Gowey M, Savoye M, Samuels S, Fleisch A, Rogers V, Grey M, Damschroder L, Beck A, Sharifi M. Improving access to first‐line treatment for pediatric obesity: Lessons from the dissemination of SmartMoves. Obesity 2024, 32: 1745-1756. PMID: 39192771, PMCID: PMC11875074, DOI: 10.1002/oby.24107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConstant comparative methodInterviewed key informantsHealth behaviorsObesity programsSufficient staffingInsufficient staffingPediatric obesityFunding insecurityLifestyle treatmentImprove accessOrganizational prioritiesProgram componentsProgram fitPromote fidelityKey informantsUS sitesIncreased prevalenceAdequate fundingSurvey findingsStaffingParticipantsInterviewsCOVID-19 pandemicDominant barriersObesityUsing nominal group technique with people who are incarcerated in Canadian federal prisons to identify barriers and solutions to improving Prison Needle Exchange Program uptake
Lafferty L, Altice F, Leone F, Stoové M, Lloyd A, Hajarizadeh B, Kronfli N. Using nominal group technique with people who are incarcerated in Canadian federal prisons to identify barriers and solutions to improving Prison Needle Exchange Program uptake. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2024, 131: 104549. PMID: 39141957, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104549.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCanadian federal prisonsFederal prisonsPeer advocatesProgram participantsWrap-around servicesCorrectional authoritiesPrisonParticipant confidentialityFear of repercussionsHarm reductionLack of confidentialityPerceived repercussionsPriority barriersNeedle exchange programsParticipants' narrativesDrug useAdvocatesVotingAccess barriersIdentity processesImprove accessFocus groupsNominal group techniqueConfidentialityInterview transcriptsNeeds assessment and patient-guided development of a video-based diabetic retinopathy patient education tool
Ahmed O, Applebaum S, Ahmad M, Ahmed D, Juthani P, Nwanyanwu K. Needs assessment and patient-guided development of a video-based diabetic retinopathy patient education tool. Health Education Journal 2024, 83: 587-597. DOI: 10.1177/00178969241258818.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient perspectivePatients' health knowledgePost-intervention interviewsPatient education toolsAcademic medical centreSemi-structured interviewsPatient uptakeLifestyle factorsQualitative interview dataNeeds assessmentPatient educationVideo educationHealth knowledgeRetina physiciansUnique educational needsImprove accessDiabetes managementEducational materialsEducational videosPhysiciansMedical CentreDR knowledgeDR patientsEffective communicationCohort BReducing Pediatric Mental Health Boarding and Increasing Acute Care Access
Ibeziako P, Kaufman K, Campbell E, Zou B, Samsel C, Qayyum Z, Caracansi A, Ray A. Reducing Pediatric Mental Health Boarding and Increasing Acute Care Access. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2024, 65: 441-450. PMID: 38583523, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2024.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health boardingInpatient medical/surgical unitsHealth BoardLength of stayMedical/surgical unitsIntervention implementationBoarding patientsPediatric mental health crisisImprove accessEmergency departmentEvaluating outcomes of interventionsPediatric hospitalInpatient psychiatric bedsMental health emergenciesAcute care accessCrisis stabilization servicesMental health crisisAcute psychiatric servicesLevels of careTreatment programsOutcomes of interventionsPsychiatric treatment programsHiring additional staffAcute psychiatric treatmentAggressive behaviorImproving access to evidence-based interventions for children and young people: Workforce upskilling and expansion
Gallop C, Fonagy P, Curry V. Improving access to evidence-based interventions for children and young people: Workforce upskilling and expansion. Clinical Psychology Forum 2024, 1: 83-92. DOI: 10.53841/bpscpf.2024.1.375.83.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based interventionsMental health needsMental health difficultiesYoung peopleHealth needsHealth difficultiesTreatment gapImprove accessPotential next stepsWorkforce upskillingNext stepsUpskillingWorkforceExpansion initiativesChildrenPeoplePolitical contextInterventionPrevalenceEffective useNeedsPsychologistsDigital Mental Health Improves Access to Care, Facilitates Early Intervention, and Provides Evidence-Based Treatments at a Distance
Hilty D, Zhang A, Giovanetti A, Stubbe D, Nelson E. Digital Mental Health Improves Access to Care, Facilitates Early Intervention, and Provides Evidence-Based Treatments at a Distance. 2024, 141-153. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-59936-1_6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffective mode of service deliveryImprove accessClinical care experiencesEvidence-based interventionsMode of service deliveryPoint of serviceEvidence-based treatmentsCare experiencesMobile healthHealthcare systemMedical disadvantageClinical careEvidence-basedHealth videosService deliveryMental disordersAsynchronous technologiesDiverse populationsEarly interventionHealthcareHealthInterventionYoung childrenUsers' healthPopulation
2023
Disparities in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Peripheral Artery Disease JACC Scientific Statement
McDermott M, Ho K, Alabi O, Criqui M, Goodney P, Hamburg N, McNeal D, Pollak A, Smolderen K, Bonaca M. Disparities in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Peripheral Artery Disease JACC Scientific Statement. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2023, 82: 2312-2328. PMID: 38057074, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.09.830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral arterial diseaseRate of amputationAmputation ratePeripheral arterial disease prevalencePrevalence of peripheral arterial diseaseLower extremity peripheral arterial diseasePeripheral arterial disease outcomesHealth policy changesCulturally appropriate messagesHigher amputation rateOptimal medical careHealth carePatient educationDisparity eliminationMobility lossSocioeconomic statusClinician educationMedical careImprove accessLower extremity revascularizationUnited StatesAtypical symptomsOlder ageDisparitiesAmputationRegional appendix cancer multidisciplinary case conference: Improving access and care of a rare disease.
Nimer J, Eng O, Polite B, Liao C, Lee G, Alpert L, Setia N, Hart J, Fenton E, Micic D, Mauk S, Belanski J, Savaiano C, Whitridge J, Turaga K, Shergill A. Regional appendix cancer multidisciplinary case conference: Improving access and care of a rare disease. JCO Oncology Practice 2023, 19: 63-63. DOI: 10.1200/op.2023.19.11_suppl.63.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultidisciplinary case conferencesImprove accessHyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapyQuality of careCommunity-based providersAnonymous digital surveyComplete cytoreductive surgeryMedical oncologyAppendiceal cancerMulti-disciplinary teamCare planningRare diseaseUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCommunity settingsYears of experienceSmall town settingsChicago Medical CenterCase conferencesCareOncology expertsProvidersGroup of rare tumorsDisease managementImprove confidenceMedical CenterUneven burden of cardiac amyloidosis in people of African descent — global imbalance in resources and access
Madu E, Mezue K. Uneven burden of cardiac amyloidosis in people of African descent — global imbalance in resources and access. BMC Global And Public Health 2023, 1: 15. PMID: 39681929, PMCID: PMC11622854, DOI: 10.1186/s44263-023-00016-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTTR-CABlack populationHealthcare financing mechanismsPublic health budgetsCardiac amyloidosisGlobal health equityAt-risk populationsHeart failureHealth literacyHealth equityHealth workersTransthyretin cardiac amyloidosisHealth budgetDiastolic heart failureImprove accessPoor awarenessWest African ancestryDisease RegistryCenters of excellenceInternational Center of ExcellenceUneven burdenFinancial remunerationCaribbean populationGenetic basisAfrican ancestry
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