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Cigarette Smoking And Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Male South Asian Migrants In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study, Raghib Ali, Tom Loney, Mohammed Al-Houqani, Iain Blair, Faisal Aziz, Salma Al Dhaheri, Iffat El Barazi, Elpidoforos S. Soteriades, Syed M. Shah 2020 New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Cigarette Smoking And Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Male South Asian Migrants In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study, Raghib Ali, Tom Loney, Mohammed Al-Houqani, Iain Blair, Faisal Aziz, Salma Al Dhaheri, Iffat El Barazi, Elpidoforos S. Soteriades, Syed M. Shah

Department of Family Medicine

Background: Few data were available on smoking and smokeless tobacco use in South Asian migrants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to identify the prevalence and correlates of cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco use in male South Asian migrants in the UAE.
Methods: We used a cross-sectional study to recruit a random representative sample of male South Asian migrants, including Indian (n = 433), Pakistani (n = 383) and Bangladeshi (n = 559) nationalities. We used multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify significant correlates of cigarettes smoking and smokeless tobacco use.
Results: 1375 South Asian migrant adult …


Expansion And Conversion Of Family Medicine And Neurohospitalist Services Into Covid-19 Services, Zachary Klock, MD, Aimee McMullin, MD, Jesse Edwards, MD, Christopher Haines, MD 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Expansion And Conversion Of Family Medicine And Neurohospitalist Services Into Covid-19 Services, Zachary Klock, Md, Aimee Mcmullin, Md, Jesse Edwards, Md, Christopher Haines, Md

Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit

What's the Problem?

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an anticipated increase in the number of patients admitted with COVID-19.
  • To meet the increased number of admitted patients, additional providers and teams were needed to care for hospitalized patients during the pandemic.
  • Pre-existing teams needed to find ways to expand (in the case of the Family Medicine service) and repurpose (in the case of the Neurohospitalist service) in order to care for an increased number of patients.


Covid: Decoded - A Website, Blog, And Social Media Page With Resources And Information For The Public, Jessica Smith, Taylor Jones, Madeline Norris, Benjamin Meyers, Christopher Haines, MD 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Covid: Decoded - A Website, Blog, And Social Media Page With Resources And Information For The Public, Jessica Smith, Taylor Jones, Madeline Norris, Benjamin Meyers, Christopher Haines, Md

Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit

What's the Problem?

Information about COVID19 in the news and on social media platforms is overwhelming, confusing, riddled with jargon and sometimes straight up wrong. Makig it easy for the public to misinterpret facts or simply accept headlines and infographics at facevalue without checking with primary and/or reputable sources.

The nature of social media also allows for a perpetuation of this misinformation without recourse. Recall the one article floating around Facebook reporting that gargling salt/vinegar water could help prevent COVID19. We needede a source of simplified, reliable information about the pandemic for people outside of the health professions.

Medical students …


Improving Blood Pressure Control Through Blood Pressure Measurement In An Ambulatory Urban Family Medicine Clinic, Sara Ancona, MD, Zachary Klock, MD, Aimee McMullin, MD, Zeynep Uzumcu, MD, Olivia Seecof, MD, Graham Stratton, MD, Alexa Waters, MD, Caitlyn Haines, MD, Brittany Hozick, MD, Jose Medina, MD, Geoffrey Mills, MD, PhD 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Improving Blood Pressure Control Through Blood Pressure Measurement In An Ambulatory Urban Family Medicine Clinic, Sara Ancona, Md, Zachary Klock, Md, Aimee Mcmullin, Md, Zeynep Uzumcu, Md, Olivia Seecof, Md, Graham Stratton, Md, Alexa Waters, Md, Caitlyn Haines, Md, Brittany Hozick, Md, Jose Medina, Md, Geoffrey Mills, Md, Phd

Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit

Aim Statement: To increase the percentage of patients over the age of 18 with BP controlled to a goal of <140/90 from a baseline of 58% to 68% by April 2020.


Wound And Stoma Care Education For Primary Care Providers, Deanna Garza 2020 University of San Francisco

Wound And Stoma Care Education For Primary Care Providers, Deanna Garza

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Problem. Patients with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes and their families report physical and psychosocial changes associated with complications after gastrointestinal surgeries. They are at particular risk for tube dislodgement, leakage, infection, poor fit, and skin irritation. The lack of specialization and fundamental stoma care knowledge among community health care providers potentially results in unintended consequences, leaving the system inefficient with fundamental inequities of stoma care delivery. While there is an increasing amount of accessibility to specialty centers for other types of wound care, stoma care support resources are scarce and not readily available to patients.

Context: This Doctor …


Cirrhosis For The Pcp, Krys Foster, MD, MPH 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Cirrhosis For The Pcp, Krys Foster, Md, Mph

Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds

Objectives:

  • Understand the morbidity and mortality associated with Cirrhosis in the United States
  • Recognize etiologies and clinical presentation of cirrhosis
  • Identify decompensated cirrhosis and approaches to treatment and monitoring

Agenda

  • Definition and Epidemiology
  • Etiologies
  • Clinical Presentation
  • Diagnosis and Evaluation/Classification
  • Management of Compensated Cirrhosis
  • Decompensated Cirrhosis & Complications
  • ○ Portal Hypertension ○ Varices ○ Ascites ○ SBP ○ Hepatorenal Syndrome ○ Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Secondary Prevention and Long Term Management
  • Conclusions


Vaccines, Children, And The Public Health Trust, Christopher Chambers, MD 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Vaccines, Children, And The Public Health Trust, Christopher Chambers, Md

Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds

Objectives

  1. Review the impact of immunizations on the public health over the past 50 years.
  2. Childhood Vaccines Now
  3. Describe the challenges associated with trying to eliminate “immunizable” diseases. Examples: Invasive Pneumoccal Disease, Neisseria meningitis
  4. The Future


Accelerating Primary Care Transformation At Jefferson (Jeffapct): Reflections From A Five- Year Hrsa Grant, Christine A. Arenson, MD, Amy Cunningham, PhD, MPH, Samantha Kelly, MA, Randa Sifri, MD 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Accelerating Primary Care Transformation At Jefferson (Jeffapct): Reflections From A Five- Year Hrsa Grant, Christine A. Arenson, Md, Amy Cunningham, Phd, Mph, Samantha Kelly, Ma, Randa Sifri, Md

Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds

JeffAPCT Overview

Five year HRSA-funded grant (7/1/15-6/30/20)

Leadership team from Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Physician Assistant Program

  • Objective 1: To improve/ expand primary care and population health curriculum across the continuum of primary care providers and trainees (students, residents, and practitioners)
  • Objective 2: To create an enhanced, sustainable model of primary care physician faculty development for PCMH Transformation
  • Objective 3: To create a new, sustainable model of faculty development for community-based primary care preceptors (MD/DO, PA, NP, others)


Exploring The Relationship Between Dietary Self-Monitoring With A Mobile App And Weight Change, Jason Payne 2020 Duquesne University

Exploring The Relationship Between Dietary Self-Monitoring With A Mobile App And Weight Change, Jason Payne

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: Approximately 70% of the adult population in the United States has overweight or obesity and increased risk for developing chronic diseases. Dietary self-monitoring adherence using a paper diary is associated with weight loss; however, few studies have examined this association with dietary self-monitoring apps. Objectives: 1) explore if an association exists between app-based dietary self-monitoring and weight change among adults with overweight or obesity and 2) explore the relationships between the frequency, consistency, and completeness of self-monitoring and weight change. Methods: Participants self-monitored dietary intake for 8 weeks using the app Calorie Counter by FatSecret. Participants were assigned …


Goals Of Care 101, Alexandra Evans, DO, Adam Pennarola, MD, Elham Siddiqui, MD 2020 Thomas Jefferson University

Goals Of Care 101, Alexandra Evans, Do, Adam Pennarola, Md, Elham Siddiqui, Md

Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds

Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Alexandra Evans, DO

Approaching Goals of Care in the Outpatient World - Elham Siddiqui, MD

Inpatient Goals of Care Discussion - Adam Pennarola, MD


Identification And Management Of Adolescent Alcohol Use: Screening And Motivational Interviewing, Kelsie L. Berger 2020 Valparaiso University

Identification And Management Of Adolescent Alcohol Use: Screening And Motivational Interviewing, Kelsie L. Berger

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Adolescent alcohol consumption is a serious health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance, and it continues to be the drug of choice for adolescents (CDC, 2018). Over 7 million adolescents and approximately 30 percent of high school students in the U.S. that admit to drinking more than a few sips of alcohol in the past 30 days (NIAAA, n.d.). Underage alcohol use can lead to many complications such as social, school, and legal problems, and when initiated early in life is associated with the development of alcohol use disorder (NIAAA, n.d.). The purpose of …


Effect Of An Electronic Order Set On Newborn Hepatitis B Immunization Rates, Daniel Pedersen, Angelina Rodriguez, Michael King, Heather Schramm 2020 HCA Healthcare

Effect Of An Electronic Order Set On Newborn Hepatitis B Immunization Rates, Daniel Pedersen, Angelina Rodriguez, Michael King, Heather Schramm

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2020

No abstract provided.


Evaluating Awareness Of Low-Dose Computerized Tomography For Lung Cancer Screening, Roshni LeBoutillier, Bansi Savla, Vincent Wu, Zia Khan, Erick Mejia, Leah Tehranchi, My Myers, Khine Min, Jennifer Broyles, Stacy Chase 2020 HCA Healthcare

Evaluating Awareness Of Low-Dose Computerized Tomography For Lung Cancer Screening, Roshni Leboutillier, Bansi Savla, Vincent Wu, Zia Khan, Erick Mejia, Leah Tehranchi, My Myers, Khine Min, Jennifer Broyles, Stacy Chase

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2020

In the U.S., excluding melanoma, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.1
Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor and is linked to 80-90% of lung cancer deaths.2
Low-dose Computerized Tomography has been shown to reduce lung cancer deaths by 20% in randomized control trials and observational studies.4
The U.S. Preventative Task Force recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) in adults ages 55-80 years of age who:

  • Have a 30 pack-year smoking history and
  • Currently smoke or
  • Have quit within the past 15 years.


What's All The Buzzy About? Using Cryotherapy And Vibration For Pain During Vaccinations In Children, Marta L. Byma 2020 Valparaiso University

What's All The Buzzy About? Using Cryotherapy And Vibration For Pain During Vaccinations In Children, Marta L. Byma

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Vaccinations are the most common painful needle procedure, with an estimated 12 billion injections given per year (CDC, 2019). The usual method for administration of vaccinations is through needle puncture, which is often painful. Children often report receiving a shot as one of the most feared and painful experiences (McMurtry et al., 2015). The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to improve patient experiences by decreasing the pain that is associated with vaccinations through the use of a nonpharmacological method for comfort via the Buzzy® device. After thorough analysis and synthesis of the literature, the Buzzy® device that …


Results Of Lung Cancer Screening In The Community., John R Handy, Michael Skokan, Erika Rauch, Steven Zinck, Rachel E Sanborn, Svetlana Kotova, Mansen Wang 2020 Providence Cancer Center, Portland, OR

Results Of Lung Cancer Screening In The Community., John R Handy, Michael Skokan, Erika Rauch, Steven Zinck, Rachel E Sanborn, Svetlana Kotova, Mansen Wang

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

PURPOSE: To address doubts regarding National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) generalizability, we analyzed over 6,000 lung cancer screenings (LCSs) within a community health system.

METHODS: Our LCS program included 10 sites, 7 hospitals (2 non-university tertiary care, 5 community) and 3 free-standing imaging centers. Primary care clinicians referred patients. Standard criteria determined eligibility. Dedicated radiologists interpreted all LCSs, assigning Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS) categories. All category 4 Lung-RADS scans underwent multidisciplinary review and management recommendations. Data was prospectively collected from November 2013 through December 2018 and retrospectively analyzed.

RESULTS: Of 4,666 referrals, 1,264 individuals were excluded or …


Diaphragmatic Paralysis: A Presentation Of Spontaneous Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath, Donna Dorriz, Hilary Lois, Candace Wise, Brady Dehart 2020 HCA Healthcare

Diaphragmatic Paralysis: A Presentation Of Spontaneous Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath, Donna Dorriz, Hilary Lois, Candace Wise, Brady Dehart

Capital Division GME Virtual Research Day 2020

Chest pain accounts for approximately 7.6 million annual visits to emergency departments (ED) in the United States and can include a broad differential1. The workup warranted includes extensive testing with the goal of demonstrating a reassuring cardiopulmonary status. When preliminary chest pain workup is negative, the subtle features of common primary symptoms can provide insight into other less common etiologies. This case looks to highlight the rare presentation of a relatively healthy middle age male with complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath, worsened with exertion and supine position. When standard cardiopulmonary workup was negative, further specialty testing was …


Provider-Led Intervention For Overweight Or Obese African American Women Ages 18-65 With A Bmi 25 Kg/ M₂, Tonya A. Harvey 2020 Valparaiso University

Provider-Led Intervention For Overweight Or Obese African American Women Ages 18-65 With A Bmi 25 Kg/ M₂, Tonya A. Harvey

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Overweight and obese African American women tend to suffer most from the impacts of diseases, health disparities, disabilities, and decreased qualities of life (Sutton et al., 2016). Most weight loss programs are not culturally specific, despite the benefits of dietary changes and increased physical activity for all groups. The purpose of this EBP project was to implement a provider-led program including lifestyle, dietary, and activity components to decrease weight, BMI, waist circumference and blood pressure in African American women. The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to promote quality care was used to guide the EBP project, aimed to address obesity …


Effectiveness Of A Multi-Component Intervention Program For Treating Childhood Obesity, Suzy Free 2020 Valparaiso University

Effectiveness Of A Multi-Component Intervention Program For Treating Childhood Obesity, Suzy Free

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Childhood obesity is one of the most chronic childhood illness worldwide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2019; World Health Organization [WHO], 2019). The prevalence of childhood obesity has been described as one of the most common chronic childhood conditions (CDC). The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to reduce the BMI scores of obese children using a multi-component intervention program that incorporates healthy eating, physical activity, and family involvement. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) model was used to facilitate the implementation of this EBP project. The synthesis of the appraised literature established that utilizing …


Point-Of-Care Reminders To Prompt Provider Adherence With Diabetes Care Guidelines For Adults, Eric E. Spohn 2020 Valparaiso University

Point-Of-Care Reminders To Prompt Provider Adherence With Diabetes Care Guidelines For Adults, Eric E. Spohn

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Diabetes is a complex, chronic illness, and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality (ODPHP, 2019). Gaps in diabetes care exist between clinical guidelines and interventions provided in the clinical setting (ADA, 2015; Chauhan et al., 2017; Renders et al., 2001; Worswick et al., 2013). Improved diabetes management strategies and interventions among healthcare providers are essential to close the quality gap. The purpose of this evidenced-based practice (EBP) project was to prompt providers to adhere to diabetes care guidelines using a paper point-of-care reminder over a 12-week period. Provider performance rates covering four specific guidelines were measured: HbA1c, microalbuminuria, diabetic …


A Descriptive Study Of Racial Inequalities In Mortality From Hepatocellular Cancer Before And After Licensure Of Lifesaving Drugs For Hepatitis C Virus In The United States, Robert S Levine, Maria C Mejia, Jason L Salemi, Sandra J Gonzalez, Muktar H Aliyu, Baqar A Husaini, Roger J Zoorob, Charles H Hennekens 2020 The Texas Medical Center Library

A Descriptive Study Of Racial Inequalities In Mortality From Hepatocellular Cancer Before And After Licensure Of Lifesaving Drugs For Hepatitis C Virus In The United States, Robert S Levine, Maria C Mejia, Jason L Salemi, Sandra J Gonzalez, Muktar H Aliyu, Baqar A Husaini, Roger J Zoorob, Charles H Hennekens

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Since 1979, mortality from hepatocellular cancer (HCC) has doubled in the United States (US). Lifesaving drugs, prohibitively expensive for some, were approved and marketed to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV), a major risk factor for HCC, beginning in 1997. After the prior introduction of other lifesaving innovations, including active retroviral drug therapy for human immunodeficiency virus and surfactant for respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, racial inequalities in their mortalities increased in the US. In this descriptive study, we explored racial inequalities in mortality from HCC before and after licensure of HCV drugs in the US.

METHODS: The US …


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