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Medication Utilization For Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis (Crswnp) And Asthma In 12 Months Pre- And Post-Dupilumab Initiation, Emily Garvey, Bita Naimi, Alexander Duffy, Chase Kahn, Douglas Farquhar, Marc Rosen, Mindy Rabinowitz, Damaris Pena Evertz, Jessica Most, Elina Toskala, Gurston G. Nyquist

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Papers

Key Points:

• This study examines the impact of dupilumab on medication use for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and asthma patients.
• Patients on dupilumab had a reduction in oral/inhaled/topical steroids, antibiotics, and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs).
• The reduction in medication use had no impact on total polyp or SNOT-22 scores.

Exploring The Mechanical Strength, Antimicrobial Performance, And Bioactivity Of 3d-Printed Silicon Nitride-Peek Composites In Cervical Spinal Cages, Cemile Basgul, Paul Desantis, Tabitha Derr, Noreen J. Hickok, Ryan M. Bock, Steven M. Kurtz

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

In this study, our goal was to assess the suitability of a polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) and silicon nitride (Si3N4) polymer composite for antimicrobial three-dimensional (3D)-printed cervical cages. Generic cage designs (PEEK and 15 vol.% Si3N4-PEEK) were 3D-printed, including solid and porous cage designs. Cages were tested in static compression, compression shear, and torsion per ASTM F2077. For antibacterial testing, virgin and composite filament samples were inoculated with Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli. In vitro cell testing was conducted using MC3T3-E1 mouse preosteoblasts, where cell proliferation, cumulative mineralization, and osteogenic activity were measured. The 3D-printed PEEK and Si3N4-PEEK cages exhibited adequate mechanical …

Cervical Cancer Screening Barriers And Facilitators From The Perspectives Of Women With A History Of Criminal-Legal System Involvement And Substance Use, Amanda Emerson, Marissa Dogan, Elizabeth Hawes, Kiana Wilson, Sofía Mildrum Chana, Patricia J. Kelly, Megan Comfort, Megha Ramaswamy

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

BACKGROUND: The wide availability of routine screening with Papanicolaou (Pap) tests and vaccinations against human papillomavirus has resulted in a decline in rates of cervical cancer. As with other diseases, however, disparities in incidence and mortality persist. Cervical cancer, is found more often, at later stages, and has worse outcomes in people who live in rural areas, identify as Black or Hispanic, and in people who are incarcerated. Studies report 4-5 times higher rates of cervical cancer incidence in people detained in jails and prisons than in community-based samples. Studies to explain cervical cancer differences have been inconclusive, though there …

Stereotactic Electroencephalogram Recordings In Temporal Lobectomy Patients Demonstrates The Predictive Value Of Interictal Cross-Frequency Correlations: A Retrospective Study, Anish Sathe, Mahdi Alizadeh, Emily Johannan, Christian Raimondo, Michael R Sperling, Ashwini Sharan, Michael Kogan

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Positive correlations between low- and high-frequency spectra from stereotactic electroencephalogram (SEEG) recordings have been implicated in pathological brain activity interictally and have been used for ictal detection in both focal and network models.

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated SEEG signals in patients who ultimately underwent temporal lobectomy to evaluate their utility in seizure localization and prediction of seizure freedom post-resection.

METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed cross-frequency correlations between beta and high gamma (HG) interictal SEEG signals from 22 patients. We compared signals based on temporal versus extra-temporal locations, seizure-free (SF) versus non-seizure-free (NSF) outcomes, and mesial (M) versus mesial temporal-plus (M+) onset. …

Racial Discrimination, Knowledge, And Health Outcomes: The Mediating Role Of Hepatitis B-Related Stigma Among Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B, Julia G. Katcher, Ann C. Klassen, Hie-Won Hann, Mimi Chang, Hee-Soon Juon

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

It is well described in current literature that Hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects Asian Americans more than any other racial group in the United States and that there is a stigma attached to this condition. The effects of stigma can be lasting, penetrating physiologically and psychologically, yet few studies have focused on the consequences of this phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of stigma in the effect of racial discrimination and knowledge (of HBV sequelae) on health status of Korean Americans with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Three hundred sixty-five CHB patients were recruited and …

Diagnostic And Therapeutic Challenge: A Case Of Right Ventricular Thrombus, Angad Bedi, Muhammad Sabri, Prerana Sevella, Hussam Al Hennawi, Gregory Pirolli

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Right ventricular thrombus is a rare finding found in 4% of people diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Although right ventricular thrombi are usually associated with atrial fibrillation, deep venous vein thrombi, or intracardiac procedures, isolated right ventricular thrombi are rare. Right ventricular thrombus has also been reported in patients with right ventricular infarction, as hypokinesis of the right ventricle causes blood stasis and promotes thrombosis as per Virchow’s triad. However, we present a case of isolated RV thrombus in a patient without evidence of deep vein thrombosis or right ventricular hypokinesis who presented with dyspnea on exertion.

The Curious Case Of Kounis Syndrome: Exploring Clinical Manifestations And Management In The Presence Of Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries, Darren Drittel, Dylan Deyar, Eric Boxer, Hussam Al Hennawi, Margaret Mack

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Kounis syndrome, an allergic hypersensitivity coronary disorder, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition triggered by various allergens, including medications. We present the case of a 41-year-old male with no prior cardiac history, who developed Kounis syndrome following vancomycin administration for suspected cellulitis. The patient initially presented with rash, fever, and malaise, which progressed to chest discomfort associated with diaphoresis and elevated troponin levels. Diagnostic evaluations, including electrocardiographic changes and coronary angiography, confirmed a diagnosis of type I Kounis syndrome. This case adds to the limited literature on vancomycin-induced Kounis syndrome, and underscores the importance of considering this diagnosis in …

Current Concepts In The Evaluation, Management, And Prevention Of Common Foot And Ankle Injuries In The Runner, Alexis S. Tingan, Aisha Bowen, Chelsea Salas-Tam, Matthew Roland, Apurva Srivastav

Department of Exercise Science Faculty Papers

Purpose of Review Running-related injuries (RRIs) are a common cause of dysfunction among runners. Foot and ankle injuries are among the most common RRIs. The purpose of this review is to detail current concepts in the pathophysiology, evaluation, management, and prevention of foot and ankle RRIs.

Recent Findings Running gait analyses are helpful in identifying biomechanical and kinematic abnormalities that can be targeted in rehabilitation. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is now being used to both qualitatively and quantitatively assess tissue integrity to guide diagnosis, prognosis, and return to run decision-making. Recent treatment analyses have demonstrated that rehabilitation exercises are vital for restoring …

Social Needs Risk And Patient Outcomes With Supportive Oncology Care, Rebecca Cammy, Lcsw, Joshua Banks, Ma

Department of Medical Oncology Posters

Objective

This study utilized social risk data in the electronic heath record collected in routine clinical practice and examined relationships with supportive oncology care contacts and patient outcomes.

Combination Radiofrequency Ablation And Vertebral Cement Augmentation For Spinal Metastatic Tumors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Safety And Treatment Outcomes, Andrew Chen, Navraj Sagoo, Christopher Vannabouathong, Yashas Reddy, Sathvik Deme, Sahiti Patibandla, Peter Passias, Shaleen Vira

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

BACKGROUND: The treatment of spine metastases continues to pose a significant clinical challenge, requiring the integration of multiple therapeutic modalities to address the multifactorial aspects of this disease process. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and vertebral cement augmentation (VCA) are 2 less invasive modalities compared to open surgery that have emerged as promising strategies, offering the potential for both pain relief and preservation of vertebral stability. The utility of these approaches, however, remains uncertain and subject to ongoing investigation.This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the available evidence and synthesize the results of studies that have investigated the combination of RFA and VCA …

The Hip Spine Relationship—What We Know And What We Don’T: A Narrative Review, Michael Mccurdy, Yunsoo Lee, Gino Dinicola, Albert Ku, Alex R. Vaccaro, Alan S. Hilibrand, Gregory D. Schroeder, Christopher K. Kepler, Mark J. Lambrechts

Rothman Institute Papers

Background and Objective: The hip-spine syndrome was first described in 1983. The premise of the report was that the hip and spine are closely related and patients can easily have overlapping conditions and misdiagnoses. Since that time, there has been considerable advancement in our understanding of spinopelvic parameters and how degenerative disc disease can affect the pelvis and subsequently the acetabulum. Our objective is to provide an updated review on the relationship between hip and spine degeneration, how we define the relationship, and what steps should be taken when planning surgical intervention for these patients.

Methods: A literature review was …

Cros Or Hearing Aid? Selecting The Ideal Solution For Unilateral Ci Patients With Limited Aidable Hearing In The Contralateral Ear, Sarah Lively, Smita Agrawal, Matthew Stewart, Robert Dwyer, Laura Strobel, Paula Marcinkevich, Chris Hetlinger, Julia Croce

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Papers

A hearing aid or a contralateral routing of signal device are options for unilateral cochlear implant listeners with limited hearing in the unimplanted ear; however, it is uncertain which device provides greater benefit beyond unilateral listening alone. Eighteen unilateral cochlear implant listeners participated in this prospective, within-participants, repeated measures study. Participants were tested with the cochlear implant alone, cochlear implant + hearing aid, and cochlear implant + contralateral routing of signal device configurations with a one-month take-home period between each in-person visit. Audiograms, speech perception in noise, and lateralization were evaluated. Subjective feedback was obtained via questionnaires. Marked improvement in …

Real-World Effectiveness Of Add-Onfremanezumab In Patients Receiving Onabotulinumtoxina For The Prevention Of Chronic Migraine In A Us Tertiary Headache Center: A Retrospective Chart Review Study, Hsiangkuo Yuan, Fred Cohen, Maurice T. Driessen, Lynda J. Krasenbaum, Mario Ortega, Mary Hopkins, Michael J. Marmura

Department of Jefferson Headache Center Papers and Presentations

Background: Concomitant fremanezumab, a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway monoclonal antibody (mAb), and onabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA) improve treatment response compared with onabotA alone in patients with chronic migraine (CM). Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective, observational study that assessed treatment response (change over time in monthly headache days [MHD] and pain intensity [PI]) in adult patients with CM receiving fremanezumab as add-on therapy to onabotA for CM prevention. Results: In the study population (N = 116, age 50.0 ± 13.1, female 85.3%, pre-index onabotA use 46.5 ± 34.2 months) receiving concurrent onabotA and fremanezumab for 17.5 ± 11.6 months, MHD decreased …

In-Hospital Mortality Trends After Surgery For Traumatic Thoracolumbar Injury: A National Inpatient Sample Database Study, Michael Mccurdy, Rajkishen Narayanan, Omar Tarawneh, Yunsoo Lee, Matthew Sherman, Teeto Ezeonu, Michael Carter, Jose A. Canseco, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alex R. Vaccaro, Christopher K. Kepler, Gregory D. Schroeder

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: Given the increasing incidence of traumatic thoracolumbar injuries in recent years, studies have sought to investigate potential risk factors for outcomes in these patients.

RESEARCH QUESTION: The aim of this study was to investigate trends and risk factors for in-hospital mortality after fusion for traumatic thoracolumbar injury.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients undergoing thoracolumbar fusion after traumatic injury were queried from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2012 to 2017. Analysis was performed to identify risk factors for inpatient mortality after surgery.

RESULTS: Patients in 2017 were on average older (51.0 vs. 48.5, P = 0.004), had more admitting diagnoses …

Immunotherapy Resistance In Solid Tumors: Mechanisms And Potential Solutions, Daniel Lefler, Steven Manobianco, Babar Bashir

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

While the emergence of immunotherapies has fundamentally altered the management of solid tumors, cancers exploit many complex biological mechanisms that result in resistance to these agents. These encompass a broad range of cellular activities - from modification of traditional paradigms of immunity via antigen presentation and immunoregulation to metabolic modifications and manipulation of the tumor microenvironment. Intervening on these intricate processes may provide clinical benefit in patients with solid tumors by overcoming resistance to immunotherapies, which is why it has become an area of tremendous research interest with practice-changing implications. This review details the major ways cancers avoid both natural …

Statement Of The Aspher Task Force On War And Public Health On The Conflict In Israel/Palestine, Oliver Razum, Paul Barach, Tomasz Bochenek, Colette Cunningham, Nadav Davidovitch, Polychronis Kostoulas, Jutta Lindert, Henrique Lopes, Vladimir Prikazsky, John Reid, Mirjana Kujundžić Tiljak, John Middleton

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Deep Phenotyping Of Post-Infectious Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Brian Walitt, Komudi Singh, Samuel R. Lamunion, Mark Hallett, Steve Jacobson, Kong Chen, Yoshimi Enose-Akahata, Richard Apps, Jennifer J. Barb, Patrick Bedard, Robert J. Brychta, Ashura Williams Buckley, Peter D. Burbelo, Brice Calco, Brianna Cathay, Li Chen, Snigdha Chigurupati, Jinguo Chen, Foo Cheung, Lisa M.K. Chin, Benjamin W. Coleman, Amber B. Courville, Madeleine S. Deming, Bart Drinkard, Li Rebekah Feng, Luigi Ferrucci, Scott A. Gabel, Angelique Gavin, David S. Goldstein, Shahin Hassanzadeh, Sean C. Horan, Silvina G. Horovitz, Kory R. Johnson, Anita Jones Govan, Kristine M. Knutson, Joy D. Kreskow, Mark Levin, Jonathan J. Lyons, Nicholas Madian, Nasir Malik, Andrew L. Mammen, John A. Mcculloch, Patrick M. Mcgurrin, Joshua D. Milner, Ruin Moaddel, Geoffrey A. Mueller, Amrita Mukherjee, Sandra Muñoz-Braceras, Gina Norato, Katherine Pak, Iago Pinal-Fernandez, Traian Popa, Lauren B. Reoma, Michael N. Sack, Farinaz Safavi, Leorey N. Saligan, Brian A. Sellers, Stephen Sinclair, Bryan Smith, Joseph Snow, Stacey Solin, Barbara J. Stussman, Giorgio Trinchieri, Sara A. Turner, C. Stephenie Vetter, Felipe Vial, Carlotta Vizioli, Ashley Williams, Shanna B. Yang, Avindra Nath

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (PI-ME/CFS) is a disabling disorder, yet the clinical phenotype is poorly defined, the pathophysiology is unknown, and no disease-modifying treatments are available. We used rigorous criteria to recruit PI-ME/CFS participants with matched controls to conduct deep phenotyping. Among the many physical and cognitive complaints, one defining feature of PI-ME/CFS was an alteration of effort preference, rather than physical or central fatigue, due to dysfunction of integrative brain regions potentially associated with central catechol pathway dysregulation, with consequences on autonomic functioning and physical conditioning. Immune profiling suggested chronic antigenic stimulation with increase in naïve and decrease …

Current Strategies For Increasing Knock-In Efficiency In Crispr/Cas9-Based Approaches, Andrés Felipe Leal, Angelica María Herreno-Pachón, Eliana Benincore-Flórez, Amali Karunathilaka, Shunji Tomatsu

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

Since its discovery in 2012, the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) system has supposed a promising panorama for developing novel and highly precise genome editing-based gene therapy (GT) alternatives, leading to overcoming the challenges associated with classical GT. Classical GT aims to deliver transgenes to the cells via their random integration in the genome or episomal persistence into the nucleus through lentivirus (LV) or adeno-associated virus (AAV), respectively. Although high transgene expression efficiency is achieved by using either LV or AAV, their nature can result in severe side effects in humans. For instance, …

Risk Factors Associated With Poor Outcomes After Quadriceps Tendon Repair, Carlo Coadonato, Neel K. Patel, John Hayden Sonnier, Gregory Connors, Matthew Sabitsky, Emma Johnson, Donald W. Mazur, Shyam Brahmabhatt, Kevin Freedman

Rothman Institute Papers

Background:

Ruptures of the quadriceps tendon present most frequently in older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions.

Purpose:

To examine the relationship between patient-specific factors and tear characteristics with outcomes after quadriceps tendon repair.

Study Design:

Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods:

A retrospective review was conducted on all patients who underwent quadriceps tendon repair between January 1, 2016, and January 1, 2021, at a single institution. Patients <18 years and those with chronic quadriceps tendon tears (>6 weeks to surgery) were excluded. Information was collected regarding patient characteristics, presenting symptoms, tear characteristics, physical examination findings, and postoperative outcomes. Poor outcome was defined as a need for …

Differences In Spine Growth Potential For Sanders Maturation Stages 7a And 7b Have Implications For Treatment Of Idiopathic Scoliosis, Yusuke Hori, Burak Kaymaz, Luiz Carlos Almeida Da Silva, Kenneth J. Rogers, Petya K. Yorgova, Peter G. Gabos, Suken Shah, Md

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Purpose
This study aimed to clarify the differences in spine and total body height growth and curve progression between Sanders maturation stage (SMS) 7A and 7B in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Methods
This retrospective case–control study involving patients with AIS at SMS 7 evaluated the differential gains in the spine (T1-S1) and total body height and curve progression between SMS 7A and 7B. A validated formula was used to calculate the corrected height, accounting for height loss due to scoliosis. A multivariable non-linear and logistic regression model was applied to assess the distinct growth and curve progression patterns …

The Effect Of Sirolimus Immunosuppression On Cardiovascular Outcomes In Liver Transplantation, Jason Ho, Zach Breslin, Lauren Lally, Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, Danielle M. Tholey

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

Introduction: Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a rising cause of liver transplantation and is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of post-transplant cardiac events in patients with NASH that were exposed to sirolimus (SRL) vs. calcineurin-inhibitor (CNI) immunosuppression. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all adult liver transplant recipients at our institution between 2002 and 2020. Subjects were grouped based on immunosuppressive regimen. We also analyzed the subgroup of patients with NASH as the primary indication for transplant, as well as a non-NASH subpopulation. The primary outcome measure was risk of major …

A Novel For-Credit Dei Humanities Co-Curriculum, Megan Voeller, Charles A. Pohl

Jefferson Humanities & Health Papers

No abstract provided.

Abstinence Scoring Algorithms For Treatment Of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (Nows), Brenton A. Maisel, Susan C. Adeniyi-Jones, Eric Selvage, Samuel Ng, Walter K. Kraft, Inna Chervoneva

Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: Chervoneva et al. (2020) developed an abbreviated score (sMNAS-9) derived from full modified Finnegan MOTHER NAS scale (MNAS) for evaluating severity of NOWS. We sought to develop NOWS treatment algorithms for clinical decision rules based on scores utilizing the shorter sMNAS.

STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective study of 373 infants with NOWS scored with MNAS and treated with morphine between 2007 and 2016. The infants were randomly split into training/test sets. The training set was used to derive optimized cutoff values for sMNAS-9 scores. The independent set evaluated the sMNAS-9 clinical decision rules based on full MNAS in …

Virtual Facilitation Best Practices And Research Priorities: A Scoping Review, Asya Agulnik, Derrecka Boykin, Denalee M O'Malley, Julia Price, Mia Yang, Mark Mckone, Geoffrey Curran, Mona J Ritchie

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Facilitation is an implementation strategy that supports the uptake of evidence-based practices. Recently, use of virtual facilitation (VF), or the application of facilitation using primarily video-based conferencing technologies, has become more common, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Thorough assessment of the literature on VF, however, is lacking. This scoping review aimed to identify and describe conceptual definitions of VF, evaluate the consistency of terminology, and recommend "best" practices for its use as an implementation strategy.

METHODS: We conducted a scoping review to identify literature on VF following the PRISMA-ScR guidance. A search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and …

Meet An Ipe/Cp Student Champion From Thomas Jefferson University, Joria Le, Rn, Bsn

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

My first involvement with JCIPE programs was with the Interprofessional Palliative Care (IPC) program. Here, I was able to meet diverse students across Jefferson from Couple and Family Therapy, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and more. Together, we addressed case studies with our various backgrounds and learned how to build upon each other’s strengths as a precursor to our future in the field. Especially coming from a Nursing background and now shifting towards medicine, it was a great experience to apply my knowledge and intertwine it with other fields.

Since then, I have immersed myself with research relating to the Health …

Meet An Ipe/Cp Staff Champion From Thomas Jefferson University, Mollie Cherson, Mphil, Lcsw

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

In June 2021, the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) team was invited by JCIPE to pilot a new series of interprofessional sessions for primary care teams utilizing the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes). This model has been utilized and researched worldwide to help with disseminating information across various subject matters within healthcare, with the goal of decreasing health disparities. Through use of subject matter experts, brief didactic education, and case consultations, communities of learners come together to enhance patient care and health outcomes.

The IBH team, which consists of clinicians from behavioral health, primary care, nutrition, occupational therapy, psychiatry, pharmacy, …

Translation Of Collaborative Skills From Undergraduate Interprofessional Education Curriculum To The Workplace: Results Of A Pilot Program, Erin Choice, Phd, Cscs, Shelene Thomas, Pt, Dpt, Edd, Gcs, Fnap

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

Background

Interprofessional education (IPE) has become an increasingly necessary component of healthcare and health science curricula (Institute of Medicine, 2015; World Health Organization, 2010). However, the longitudinal impact of IPE and students’ ability to transfer knowledge and skills from the classroom to the workplace remains unknown (Breitbach et al., 2020). Training future healthcare providers (i.e., physical therapists, occupational therapists, exercise scientists) to work in interprofessional (IP) teams should arguably begin at the undergraduate (UG) level, rather than graduate level, in order to improve effective translation of skills to the workplace (Breitbach et al., 2020; Cooper et al., 2001; Murdoch et …

Team Care Planning: Black Maternal Health Case, Kenna Hersey, Ba

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

In support of Thomas Jefferson University’s effort to be on the cutting edge of care, JCIPE (Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education) supports educational programs that focus on understanding and addressing health disparities. Team Care Planning (TCP) is an educational simulation experience where teams of students from different professions collaborate with each other, and interact with standardized patients, to create a care plan. The initial case developed for TCP involves an interprofessional student team developing a discharge plan for an older adult who was hospitalized after a stroke. The interprofessional student team meets with the patient and her adult …

Spotlight On An Interprofessional Clinical Team, Andrew Chapman, Md, Emily Hajjar, Pharmd, Ms, Bcps, Bcacp, Bcgp, Lora Rhodes, Msw, Lsw, Melissa Denton, Rdn, Cso, Ldn, Lauren Hersh, Md

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

Take a closer look at a clinical team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and how they practice interprofessionally every day!

The Senior Adult Oncology (SAO) Center at Jefferson Health focuses on cancer care for adults over the age of sixty-five, taking a whole-person approach in creating a personalized treatment plan.

JCIPE interviewed an SAO team about their roles, their interprofessional dynamic, and what they have learned from each other. The team then reviewed the case of C.S.

Who Are We Inviting To The Ipe Table?, Daniel S. Ferguson, Ms

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Martin Luther King

Health outcomes and life expectancy in the United States of America differ substantially based on race. For example, people of color are more likely to die of cardiovascular disease or stroke; more likely to have diabetes; and have higher infant and maternal mortality rates as compared to their white counterparts (Frieden, 2013). Achieving health equity is a key focus of Healthy People 2030 (HHS, 2013), which prioritizes addressing social determinants of health, including access to timely, high-quality healthcare and effective …