• Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars. (ama-assn.org)
  • Patients find distinctive information on Karger's medical blogs, podcast series, and webinars. (karger.com)
  • Collaboration with the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD) and the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA) . (freecme.com)
  • The main duties of a dialysis nurse can include correct set-up and operation of dialysis machines and equipment, safe administration of dialysis and medications, keen patient assessment, careful patient monitoring, educating patients and family/caregivers on administration and other issues regarding kidney health and kidney disease management, and collaborating with their nephrology team members to provide the best possible patient care. (medicalsolutions.com)
  • Doctors, healthcare providers, and caregivers are all too familiar with the problem: once patients are diagnosed and put on a treatment regimen, 50 to 60 percent are likely to skip medications, follow-up appointments, and other treatment protocols. (mckinsey.com)
  • Includes discussions about challenges of the disease for patients, providers, and caregivers in rural areas. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • Throughout cancer survivorship, patients and caregivers experience physical and psychological effects. (lls.org)
  • The physician first introduces the topic and shares the clinical knowledge. (eurobloodnet.eu)
  • Each speaker has demonstrated commitment to scientific relevance, clinical efficacy, patient safety, and full disclosure of commercial relationships. (laserdentistry.org)
  • Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the United Sates, yet despite the existence of national guidelines, nearly three fourths of patients with asthma do not have adequate control and clinical adherence to guidelines is low. (jmir.org)
  • Patients perceived that the interactive website intervention improved communication and interaction with their physicians, suggesting that patients can play a role in overcoming the clinical inertia of providers. (jmir.org)
  • This approach did address some equity concerns, but it was incredibly resource-intensive, and patients often didn't answer the phone," said study co-author Colleen Mallozzi, associate clinical informatics officer at Penn Medicine, who helped organize the health system's vaccine outreach efforts. (pennmedicine.org)
  • The MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Annual Meeting brings together national safety and clinical experts each year to discuss trending topics in healthcare. (mha.org)
  • These partnerships have helped to increase patient engagement in research and development, diversify clinical trials, develop patient-friendly educational materials and patient support programs, and elevate priority policy and social impact issues. (pfizer.com)
  • Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and PlatformQ Health Education, LLC . (freecme.com)
  • In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and PlatformQ Health Education, LLC. (freecme.com)
  • Karger medical content and services make complex health sciences work for everyone, putting physicians and patients at the center of clinical research. (karger.com)
  • A total of 63 clinical trials were included in the analysis, all of which compared outcomes in patients that did and did not participate in cardiac rehab programs. (cardiosmart.org)
  • This meeting will address a broad range of topics including basic, translational, and clinical research in the exciting field of CAR-T. The program will offer a special focus on research across Europe, the USA, and Asia, clinical management and regulatory aspects, and broadened perspectives by incorporating patient organizations, nurses, and data managers into the program. (ehaweb.org)
  • Staying abreast of these scientific developments and keeping in touch with the up-to-date views on clinical policy will enable you to raise your professional level, ultimately resulting in the best treatment for your patients. (ehaweb.org)
  • Age at diagnosis varies from infancy to age 60-70 years, with an average patient age at clinical diagnosis of 26 years. (medscape.com)
  • She was the vice president of the American College of Radiology (ACR) from 2016 to 2017, chancellor on the board from 2010 to 2017, and previously served as the chair of the ACR Commission on Education 2010 to 2016. (wikipedia.org)
  • patient and outpatient facilities in Morelos, Mexico, E during 2016-2017. (cdc.gov)
  • For the health system, a recent notable example of such efforts was the Patients First Act 2016 which, among other things, mandated the creation of Patient and. (bvsalud.org)
  • The lead author on the study, Jing Huang, PhD, an assistant professor of Biostatistics, believes that while patient portals seem to be effective at changing patient behavior, "behavior is just one factor in the complicated equation to change health outcomes. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Looking beyond health outcomes data, the researchers found differences in the characteristics of the patients who used the portal versus those who did not. (pennmedicine.org)
  • She continues to serve as a health literacy advocate connecting the importance of patient and caregiver health literacy to over-all health outcomes and quality of life for those within her community and beyond. (nnlm.gov)
  • Together, we drive the focus and outcomes of our innovations and to create and nurture sustainable partnerships that measurably improve patient outcomes. (pfizer.com)
  • It can help your patients understand health topics and take part in their care for better outcomes. (geonetric.com)
  • When patients don't follow treatment regimens, outcomes worsen and costs rise. (mckinsey.com)
  • Not only does cardiac rehab improve outcomes, it can improve quality of life for patients with heart disease. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Excerpt: Providers and payers are increasingly addressing the health-related social needs (HRSNs) of their patients to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and address health disparities. (cms.gov)
  • Interventions focused on patient education, skill-building, and self-management have been shown to be effective in combatting racial disparities in hypertension control. (cdc.gov)
  • Health care reimbursement and quality reporting systems should take steps to better encourage and support effective patient education interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • These disparities provide cause to focus interventions on improving patient education, skill-building, and self-management among minority populations, particularly Black populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Yet early recognition is crucial to preventing trauma and avoiding medical and surgical interventions that trigger flare-ups and worsen patients' disability and quality of life. (freecme.com)
  • Such an approach, which addresses all patients equally, may be costing billions of dollars in the United States alone in potentially ineffective interventions. (mckinsey.com)
  • New direct-to-patient channels, such as patient hubs and social media, can be used to reach such patients directly with planned interventions that could improve adherence. (mckinsey.com)
  • Taking lessons from other industries, the healthcare sector could use a three-step approach to increase patient adherence: predicting which patients are most likely to lapse on their treatments, tailoring interventions for patients who need the most support, and building agile teams to deliver personalized interventions to individual patients when needed (Exhibit 1). (mckinsey.com)
  • It was built on emerging interventions in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid health homes, and home and community-based services programs. (cms.gov)
  • We also describe emerging themes for how AHC Model participants, called bridge organizations, plan to scale and sustain the model interventions and how lessons learned are being embedded across CMS. (cms.gov)
  • It's typical for hospitals and healthcare systems to invest in a digital patient education system, or syndicated health library on a website. (geonetric.com)
  • FDA Patient Safety News' is broadcast monthly over several medical satellite television networks to more than 4,500 US hospitals and long-term care facilities. (24x7mag.com)
  • In each of these clinics, HIV-positive patients, who are usually referred from prisons, hospitals, laboratories and private clinics, are seen by a general physician. (who.int)
  • For example, analyzing claims and consumption data can highlight a patient segment that tends to skip dosages during the first month of treatment and abandon therapy completely within six months. (mckinsey.com)
  • Find dates, times, CME opportunities and more information about education sessions offered during the 2023 Interim Meeting. (ama-assn.org)
  • Join a panel of expert clinicians, a patient with FOP and/or their caregiver, and a representative from the International FOP Association (IFOPA) for an interactive dialogue. (freecme.com)
  • Also, are there any patient navigation services available to provide support for her and my cousin who is the primary caregiver? (cancercare.org)
  • Includes information on metro versus nonmetro caregiver relationship to patient, gender, age, education, marital status, types of caregiving, and amount of time caregiving, utilizing data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • The Ontario Caregiver Organization has a helpful checklist for making a contingency plan. (bayshore.ca)
  • Most patients who participated in SAPs were satisfied with their care and many would choose to take part in a SAP in the future. (nih.gov)
  • The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. (ama-assn.org)
  • Learn about the health care organizations being recognized by the AMA for their commitment to cutting physician burnout and improving well-being. (ama-assn.org)
  • The final webinar in Sepsis Core Elements: CDC Webinar Series discusses the impact of sepsis education for health care professionals during onboarding. (ama-assn.org)
  • The patient centered medical home concept utilizes a diverse team of physicians, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, behavioral health counselors and other specialists to deliver a majority of the patient's medical care needs via a relationship-based approach. (ama-assn.org)
  • Standard Level Certificate Programs (LINK TO CERTIFICATION PAGE) provide a level of demonstratable laser education for dental professionals in everyday patient care. (laserdentistry.org)
  • Second, use of the website prompted patients to become more actively involved in their asthma care. (jmir.org)
  • Although the design and content of the website can be improved upon, the main findings suggest that use of the website is well accepted and is perceived to improve the quality of care that patients receive. (jmir.org)
  • Founders of the practice pioneered community-based care to enable more cancer patients to receive the treatments they need while staying close to the critical support of family and friends. (belchercenter.com)
  • The practice delivers high-quality, high-touch care to help patients achieve "More breakthroughs. (belchercenter.com)
  • These programs cover a wide range of topics, including forms of cancer, treatment options, cancer prevention and the latest advances in cancer care. (belchercenter.com)
  • Although the classes were effective, current policies around health insurance reimbursement and federal quality reporting standards hamper the ability of health care providers to implement such patient education initiatives. (cdc.gov)
  • These include self-management education to give patients the skills to self-monitor their BP and improve modifiable risk factors such as diet and exercise (7,8), group-based education where patients can learn from peer experiences (8), and more effective medication management through regular contact with health care providers (9,10). (cdc.gov)
  • However, to reach a wider population of patients and improve equity, the health system shifted more to a "low/no-tech" approach with the help of several different areas within the system, including the Center for Health Care Innovation, Information Services, Marketing/Communications, and others. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Mehta said that he and his colleagues are trying to apply lessons learned from this study not just to COVID vaccine outreach, but also to other areas of health care that predate the pandemic. (pennmedicine.org)
  • There is substantial work that still needs to be done in order to get more patients-and patients from a wider range of populations-to use these kinds of online health care services. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, excellence in patient care, and community service. (pennmedicine.org)
  • A career in dialysis travel nursing is a wonderful way for you to avoid nurse burnout - although the job is still very demanding, working in various locations and facilities can help keep you refreshed and motivated to provide the best patient care. (medicalsolutions.com)
  • Dialysis nurses care for patients experiencing chronic or acute kidney failure. (medicalsolutions.com)
  • Primary care clinicians have a crucial role in recognizing the condition early and helping patients to avoid triggers. (freecme.com)
  • Sharing your experiences at UH Seidman can help improve the care experience for current and future patients and families. (uhhospitals.org)
  • The Patient Advocate Foundation provides education, legal counseling and referrals to cancer patients concerning managed care, insurance and financial issues. (cancercare.org)
  • Furthermore, some organizations provide some financial assistance including Lazarex CARE . (cancercare.org)
  • Family, friends, healthcare professionals and patient advocacy organizations can provide supportive care and resources. (lls.org)
  • LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care. (lls.org)
  • FDA Patient Safety News, the FDA's monthly video series for health care professionals, has won the Cheers Award from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) for efforts to improve the safe use of medical products and prevent medical errors. (24x7mag.com)
  • This meeting is part of the EHA Topics-in-Focus (TIF) program on Immunotherapy, aimed at raising awareness, providing education, furthering research, and building a network of experts to improve patient care. (ehaweb.org)
  • ABSTRACT In response to the growing number of the HIV-positive patients in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iranian Ministry of Health and Education established several special clinics in all Iranian provinces to provide treatment and care to HIV-positive patients. (who.int)
  • The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) have formed a partnership to support ongoing training, education and quality improvement across the province. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and the Lebanese of palliative care in national health care policies, funding nongovernmental organization Balsam, convened a for palliative care, and access to palliative care services at meeting of active regional and international palliative the primary health care and community levels (1) . (who.int)
  • it improves the quality of life for patients and helps minimize hospitalizations and the Policy need for health-care services. (who.int)
  • The goal of Case Studies in Environmental Med icine (CSEM) is to increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to help in evaluation and treating of potentially exposed patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Perceived barriers are: anticipated increased workload, insufficient resources and patient safety concerns. (nih.gov)
  • Needy Meds - not-for-profit organization that provides resources and assistance to people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • This study presents results from the implementation of group-based hypertension self-management classes among patients of a federally qualified health center and identifies policy barriers to providing patient education resources. (cdc.gov)
  • NNLM Member organizations provide health professionals and the general public with health information resources and services. (nnlm.gov)
  • If your organization is providing health information resources or services, please consider joining our Network! (nnlm.gov)
  • Recent increases in workplace violence represent a major barrier to both staff and patient safety, prompting the need for additional resources, training and education. (mha.org)
  • Resources and contact information for resources within UH that are available for cancer patients. (uhhospitals.org)
  • These community organizations provide support and resources for cancer patients and their families. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Find resources and information on over 150 diagnoses and topics. (cancercare.org)
  • We work with you to design custom collections, content, education resources, and suitable communication channels. (karger.com)
  • TMA offers learning opportunities, education resources, and accreditation services for physicians and organizations all across Texas. (texmed.org)
  • Access accreditation resources, view list of TMA Accredited Organizations, explore professional development opportunities, and more. (texmed.org)
  • emergency response plan and with processes required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. (cdc.gov)
  • Improper handling of sensitive patient information such as DOB, credit card information, address, and private medical records can put patients, healthcare organizations, and health professionals at risk. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • In these circumstances, it is becoming essential to proactively follow certain best practices in healthcare organizations to help improve the healthcare data security. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • Although the risks of data breaches in the healthcare sector are increasing, the healthcare organizations should consider following some key steps to improve the overall security and privacy of PHI. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • Healthcare organizations must consider security awareness of healthcare workers as a continuing process to be repeated regularly. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • It aims to disseminate very innovative topics related to Cutaneous Lymphoma among patients' organizations in order to give the visibility to the medical services available in Europe, last quality of life cutting-edge advances in the field of this very rare condition and its treatments options. (eurobloodnet.eu)
  • Research suggests that patients who ask for specific tests and treatments are more likely to receive them. (jmir.org)
  • The website was designed to be used prior to a physician visit, to increase the likelihood that patients would receive recommended tests and treatments. (jmir.org)
  • Colleagues across Pfizer collaborate with patients and patient advocates to develop breakthrough treatments and innovative approaches to help address patient challenges. (pfizer.com)
  • These members have demonstrated through a rigorous application process their abilities to provide clinically relevant topics based upon sound science and innovation. (laserdentistry.org)
  • A health library provides clinically reviewed patient education from a trustworthy source to your site visitors. (geonetric.com)
  • Implications for Practice: The main management strategies for treating cancer patients during the COVID-19 epidemic include clear communication and education about hand hygiene, infection control measures, high-risk exposure, and the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. (unimi.it)
  • What could a TMA membership mean for you, your practice, and your patients? (texmed.org)
  • Without the text message system, we wouldn't have been able to reach and offer vaccines to thousands of patients at a critical time in the pandemic," Mallozzi said. (pennmedicine.org)
  • With the WHO declaring the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, there is an urgent need to address the impact of such a pandemic on cancer patients. (unimi.it)
  • Currently and due to limited data, there are no international guidelines to address the management of cancer patients in any infectious pandemic. (unimi.it)
  • In this review, the potential challenges associated with managing cancer patients during the COVID-19 infection pandemic will be addressed, with suggestions of some practical approaches. (unimi.it)
  • Emory Decatur Hospital ofrece un número de publicaciones que proporciona información actualizada en temas de la salud, seminarios o recursos para mantenerse sano. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • However, when a patient enters a hospital, it becomes the responsibility of the health organizations to secure that patient's health information. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • A simple lapse in security by a single employee can lead to a data breach, putting both the hospital and the patient at high risk. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • Many cancer patients frequently visit the hospital for treatment and disease surveillance. (unimi.it)
  • Patients attending cardiac rehab were also 18% less likely to be admitted to the hospital in the year following their heart event or procedure. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Results of a study conducted from February 2021 to March 2022 of 71,799 patients with early-onset Alzheimer disease and related dementias. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • Dr. Walid Altayeb does not have any financial affiliation with a corporate organization offering financial support or grant money. Dr. Altayeb is a speaker in the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry and receives a modest honorarium for his educational activities. (laserdentistry.org)
  • Texas Oncology also offers education and support programs for patients and for their families. (belchercenter.com)
  • NNLM offers a variety of online, on-demand and in-person training opportunities to support professional development and continuing education for librarians, educators, and health professionals. (nnlm.gov)
  • Telemedicine may be used to support patients to minimize number of visits and risk of exposure. (unimi.it)
  • This will be different for everyone, but sources of support during a difficult time could include friends, family members, support groups, community organizations, crisis lines or health professionals. (bayshore.ca)
  • View these videos for insights into the patient perspective as well as strategies for support from healthcare professionals. (lls.org)
  • Findings reaffirm the value of cardiac rehab and support current guidelines recommending rehab programs for heart patients. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Clinicians should be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with mpox , regardless of travel or specific risk factors for mpox and regardless of gender or sexual orientation. (aafp.org)
  • Given the latest data on the spread of mpox and new evidence about risk of severe illness in people with HIV, CDC is encouraging clinicians to test for co-infection with STI's in patients who meet one or more of the epidemiologic criteria . (aafp.org)
  • It is also encouraged that clinicians include monkeypox on their differential diagnosis for patients presenting with an STI-associated or STI-like rash. (aafp.org)
  • The personal and economic costs of inadequate patient adherence are enormous. (mckinsey.com)
  • 1. Accelerating progress in prescription medicine adherence: The Adherence Action Agenda , National Council on Patient Information and Education, October 2013, bemedwise.org. (mckinsey.com)
  • 2. Thinking outside the pillbox: A system-wide approach to improving patient medication adherence for chronic disease , New England Healthcare Institute (NEHI), August 2009, nehi.net. (mckinsey.com)
  • To have a significant impact on patient adherence, pharmaceutical companies can mirror efforts from the retail, banking, and technology industries, among others, and create a 360-degree perspective of patients' lives, looking not only at whether they adhere to treatment regimens but also at contributing factors such as behavioral patterns, demographics, and lifestyle choices. (mckinsey.com)
  • Some companies have increased patient-adherence levels for chronic conditions by 5 to 10 percent using this type of tailored-intervention approach. (mckinsey.com)
  • In medical school, Dr. Nkinsi researched the impact of race-based medicine on the health of Black patients. (ama-assn.org)
  • IMG Physicians Recognition week honors IMG physicians for their determination to complete medical training and serving their patients despite barriers. (ama-assn.org)
  • This website is provided as a courtesy to those interested in Emory Healthcare and does not constitute medical advice and does not create any physician/patient relationship. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Join us while we travel the globe "virtually" all the way to your living room for an enlightening day of education , live interaction with medical experts and industry leaders, and connecting with others who get it! (tcoyd.org)
  • A new Penn Medicine study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research , also showed that patients using portals were 50 percent more likely to have their cholesterol checked, adding to the list of preventive health behaviors linked to portal use. (pennmedicine.org)
  • PACE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. (freecme.com)
  • Blog content (long form or short) on health and medical topics are Elizabeth's specialties. (writeraccess.com)
  • She is especially passionate writing about health and medical topics, and recently has written many articles on CBD, CBD Oil and Hemp. (writeraccess.com)
  • Since she is published on Healthline, HealthNews.org, American News Report, and Livestrong, she writes authoritative articles for heath, medical conditions and nutrition topics. (writeraccess.com)
  • Topics for the series include the showing of recalled and counterfeit products, illustrating how medical errors occur, and how to reduce risks when using medical products. (24x7mag.com)
  • These estimates may at any rate indicate that on average the United States loses between one small and one large medical school class to suicide each year. (medscape.com)
  • However, studies on small cohorts of elderly patients without any significant chronic medical condition have shown that the hemoglobin decline during aging tends to be minimal or insignificant, even in very older individuals. (medscape.com)
  • Enter search terms to find related medical topics, multimedia and more. (msdmanuals.com)
  • See Internet address www2.cdc.gov/atsdrce/ for more information about for and Receive continuing medical education credits, continuing nursing education credits, Continuing and other continuing education units. (cdc.gov)
  • The ISMP Cheers Awards honors organizations that have set a superior standard of excellence for others to follow in the prevention of medication errors and adverse drug events. (24x7mag.com)
  • That's why we've turned to our clients in the higher education sector to share their best-practices and most effective communication strategies. (meltwater.com)
  • In this article, we bring together key evaluation findings to date and promising practices that providers and payers can implement to address HRSNs in their patient populations and communities. (cms.gov)
  • To analyze curricular integration between teaching of patient safety and good infection prevention and control practices. (bvs.br)
  • Integrative review, designed to answer the question: "How does curricular integration of content about 'patient safety teaching' and content about 'infection prevention and control practices' occur in undergraduate courses in the health field? (bvs.br)
  • Patient safety related to infection prevention and control practices is present in the curriculum of health undergraduate courses, but is not coordinated with other themes, is taught sporadically, and focuses mainly on hand hygiene. (bvs.br)
  • Undergraduate courses in the health field play an important role in the promotion of knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with patient safety and contribute to safe practices and actions to deal with situations of risk. (bvs.br)
  • We used a nonexperimental quality improvement intervention design to identify baseline differences between participants who attended multiple classes and those who attended only 1 class. (cdc.gov)
  • Participants who attended multiple classes, most of whom were Black men, achieved an average blood pressure reduction of 19.1/14.8 mm Hg. (cdc.gov)
  • Study participants included heart attack patients, individuals diagnosed with heart disease or patients that underwent heart procedures to restore blood flow to the heart. (cardiosmart.org)
  • persist well beyond the acute febrile phase in some Participants underwent a face-to-face question- patients ( 6-8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Although the researchers had hypothesized that using texting to guide more patients to vaccination might reach more people than phoning them, the numbers were almost identical among all arms of the study, with texting and phone calls all receiving answers from about 3 percent of recipients. (pennmedicine.org)
  • To explore the many benefits of cardiac rehab, researchers reviewed existing evidence on the topic. (cardiosmart.org)
  • These features may include demographic characteristics, class structure, race and ethnicity, social policy, regionalism or other relevant aspects of Canadian society. (tru.ca)
  • Topics include family relations, paid and unpaid domestic work, the global economy, gendered violence, sex tourism and the sex trade, beauty standards and the altered body, maternal mortality, and societal control of sexuality and reproduction. (tru.ca)
  • Additional topics include resident education, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other topics include discussion of recent court cases related to patenting human genes, an electronic nose, bomb disposal teams in the operating room and the ReachMD Poll. (reachmd.com)
  • These include the use of security tools and technologies such as encryption, as well as robust policies, strategies of data flow, and security awareness programs for health professionals, so they understand the risks involved in carrying and transferring patient data. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • Security awareness program should include social engineering, training on HIPAA violation, lessons on avoiding phishing and other important aspects, such as creating secure passwords. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • With a patient engagement lead based in every region, our team works with all patients and advocates regardless of geography, disease focus or economic status. (pfizer.com)
  • We did not really find any significant difference in response between text and outbound phone calls by sociodemographic variables, but in this trial the response rate was higher among Black patients, lower income, and Medicaid patients, compared to White, higher income, and commercially insured patients," Mehta said. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Early evidence from the AHC Model is promising, and there are many lessons to share as we aim to continue addressing HRSNs and social determinants of health for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. (cms.gov)
  • Health workers must not discriminate while respecting the patient health information and patient's physical health. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • Vaccine outreach at Penn Medicine initially focused on reaching patients considered most at-risk for severe cases of COVID-19 through its online patient portal, which resulted in a high conversion rate early on. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Each session is moderated by a duo of an expert physician and a patient representative, who elaborate the session together. (eurobloodnet.eu)
  • This study investigated the impact and experience of using an interactive patient website designed to give patients individual feedback about their condition and to suggest tailored questions for patients to ask their physician. (jmir.org)
  • Opportunities exist for improving website feedback, although the majority of both patient and physician respondents held favorable opinions about the site. (jmir.org)
  • Most patient portals focus on streamlining communications of things like appointment reminders and physician referrals, so the research team decided to look at two things: The effect of portal use on patients' preventive health behaviors, and how usage might affect the status of chronic illnesses, including diabetes and hypertension. (pennmedicine.org)
  • This program ensured the inclusion of the topic of 'patient safety' in the curriculum of health undergraduate courses ( 5 ) , but did not specify the mechanisms that should be used to evaluate the insertion of this subject. (bvs.br)
  • Everything we do is intended to help patients everywhere live longer and healthier lives. (pfizer.com)
  • Together, experts hope these efforts will increase utilization of cardiac rehab and help heart patients live longer, healthier lives. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Seventeen papers (11 controlled) studied the effect of SAPs on patients' medication knowledge. (nih.gov)
  • At the same time, the healthcare organization should implement updated technology to help detect mistakes and breaches in privacy and security of patient data. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • One of the keys to gaining value from your health library content is to make it a natural part of the patient journey . (geonetric.com)
  • Develop your content strategy with a seamless patient experience and content integration in mind. (geonetric.com)
  • LMH Health - Lawrence Neurology Specialists Health Library Example A well thought out strategy helps keep your patients interested and engaged in your content and on your website. (geonetric.com)
  • Take your content integration plan a step further by customizing specific website copy to align with consumers' interests in your area or trending news topics. (geonetric.com)
  • When your health content focuses on what your website visitors want to know, your organization will benefit from satisfied customers. (geonetric.com)
  • She especially enjoys writing patient-focused content. (writeraccess.com)
  • The physicians are also available to make presentations to civic organizations within the community to help better educate the public about cancer. (belchercenter.com)
  • We are taking lessons learned and applying it to flu vaccines, breast cancer screening, and colorectal cancer screening," Mehta explained. (pennmedicine.org)
  • To help you and your family as you undergo this process, we have compiled some useful links to organizations that provide valuable information about health related topics such as Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Diabetes and Parkinson's Disease. (interimhealthcare.com)
  • Want to learn more about cancer-related health topics? (uhhospitals.org)
  • We partner with various community groups and cancer organizations to help provide cancer education on a variety of topics to the community. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Several factors increase the risk of infection, and cancer patients commonly have multiple risk factors. (unimi.it)
  • Cancer patients appear to have an estimated twofold increased risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 than the general population. (unimi.it)
  • Postponing elective surgery or adjuvant chemotherapy for cancer patients with low risk of progression should be considered on a case-by-case basis. (unimi.it)
  • Results of a study examining the differences in use of preventive cancer screenings between patients with or without early-onset Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), and comparing use of the screenings in rural versus urban areas. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • In compliance with continuing education requirements, CDC, our planners, our presenters, and their spouses/partners wish to disclose they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. (cdc.gov)
  • Search for topics. (lls.org)
  • The unexpected finding of a retinal or CNS hemangioblastoma or the diagnosis of a pheochromocytoma should prompt a search for other associated VHL disease features, as many of these patients may have the diagnostic criteria for VHL disease. (medscape.com)
  • EXPERT SPEAKERS & GROUNDBREAKING PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS - Have fun and be entertained while you learn about diabetes breakthroughs as our powerhouse speakers, many who live with diabetes themselves, bring the education and the excitement right to your home. (tcoyd.org)
  • That's why we don't just work for patients, we work with them to deliver the breakthroughs that will change their lives. (pfizer.com)
  • From the earliest stage of drug development to the final approval and use of our medicines and vaccines, our purpose is breakthroughs that change patients' lives. (pfizer.com)
  • Directors or managers of risk management, directors of patient safety and directors of quality improvement are encouraged to register . (mha.org)
  • Healthcare professionals do not usually link data security with patient safety. (infosecinstitute.com)
  • Patient safety is a widely discussed subject worldwide, especially because of the high incidence of adverse events in health institutions. (bvs.br)
  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) stand out among the factors that represent threats to patient safety, both because of their high frequency and the high morbimortality that they cause. (bvs.br)
  • Faced with this issue, the Brazilian Ministry of Health instituted the National Patient Safety Program in 2013, based on international guidelines, to prevent and/or reduce the incidence of adverse effects related to healthcare services. (bvs.br)
  • PHILADELPHIA- Automated text messaging was as effective as direct phone calls in getting unvaccinated patients to seek out a COVID-19 shot, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania that demonstrated the possibility of lower-cost alternatives to traditional patient outreach. (pennmedicine.org)
  • PHILADELPHIA - Patients who use online patient portals-such as MyPennMedicine, which is linked directly to electronic health records (EHRs)-are 50 percent more likely to get a flu shot and twice as likely to have their blood pressure checked as compared to patients who do not interact with these portals. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Go to Anemia , Iron Deficiency Anemia , and Chronic Anemia for complete information on these topics. (medscape.com)
  • We excluded patients with cognitive impair- ate prevention and control technologies, and define ment, psychiatric diagnoses, specific chronic diseases, research priorities ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Lincoln Community Health Center, our urban Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), aimed to use hypertension self-management classes to improve hypertension control among our clinic patients, particularly Black men. (cdc.gov)
  • PLUS we've got a fresh lineup of current topics all about educating and bringing the worldwide diabetes community together-because we're all in this together no matter where we are in the world. (tcoyd.org)
  • From entertaining video presentations on prevalent diabetes topics, to intriguing Q&A sessions and live chats with industry leaders , to networking with our worldwide diabetes community and meeting others just like you, we've taken virtual events to the next level and we're inviting the world to see! (tcoyd.org)
  • By empowering community members through improving patient health literacy, overall health will improve along with quality of life. (nnlm.gov)
  • Community Partnerships and Education. (cdc.gov)
  • They should be familiar with the two types of dialysis - hemodialysis and peritoneal - so they are able to administer, monitor, and educate patients and families for both types. (medicalsolutions.com)
  • Use your health library to educate patients whenever they engage with your organization. (geonetric.com)
  • Family Planning presentations cover various topics including: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Birth Control. (kphc.org)
  • The problem is that not all patients take advantage of cardiac rehab after a heart event, procedure or heart disease diagnosis. (cardiosmart.org)
  • The patient representative ensures that information provided can be well addressed to patients organizations, and also highlights which are the key crucial concepts for patients to the expert and asking to clarify them to the webinar audience. (eurobloodnet.eu)
  • The Global Patient Advocacy Team leads the enterprise-wide strategy to partner with patient advocacy groups. (pfizer.com)
  • Generally this means warning patients of the consequences of deviating from treatment and scheduling a standard set of follow-up consultations across the entire patient population. (mckinsey.com)
  • [ 12 ] Even if rates of anemia in the elderly were to remain stable, however, the number of elderly patients with anemia is likely to increase dramatically in the coming years because of the aging population globally. (medscape.com)
  • She is the president for MOMENTUM, a Birmingham women's leadership organization. (wikipedia.org)
  • Canon's research interest includes diseases of the esophagus and imaging of the postoperative patient. (wikipedia.org)
  • More than 16,000 patients were included in the research. (pennmedicine.org)
  • Research published by schools is one of the most popular topics in the press. (meltwater.com)
  • The communication department must then work on promoting the research work of its professors, for example by identifying journalists who are interested in the topics researched and by personalizing their approach. (meltwater.com)
  • Ontario has both a health system and a research system that are increasingly putting patients and rapid learning and improvement at their centre. (bvsalud.org)