Background: Pneumococcal diseases carry high morbidity and mortality rates, yet vaccination rates remain low. Pre-visit planning consists of documenting which preventive measures, such as immunizations …
Purpose: Healthcare providers appear to be at a greater risk of experiencing symptoms of burnout than those in other workforce sectors. Provider well-being is a …
Substance use disorders (SUDs) is a major concern in Rhode Island. In low-income populations with SUDs, poor health literacy is correlated with high morbidity, non-adherence …
Background: Thirty years ago, concerned about patients’ untreated pain, doctors began treating pain aggressively and prescribing opioids liberally. Fifty million U.S. adults (20.4%) live with …
Background: Missed appointments, termed no-shows, disrupts patient care and impacts clinic revenue. Minimizing no-show rates in care centers that serve at-risk communities can be complex. …
Following a year of countless personal and economic losses due to COVID-19, local governments are now tasked with ensuring that distribution of limited vaccines is …
Background: The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) involves a community-based form of healthcare services that delivers comprehensive and integrated care to the …
Background: By 2030, an expected 25% of the population of RI will be age 65+. The prevalence of chronic conditions e.g. chronic kidney disease, arthritis, …
Background: Inaccuracies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) can cause superfluous examinations at the Lifespan Center for Primary Care (CPC). These unwarranted tests can exacerbate …
Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the world. To achieve better control of blood pressures, remote patient monitoring programs are …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were studied in a Kaiser Permanente/CDC joint study. ACEs were found to negatively impact adult health and well-being. At least 60% …
Background: 10.5% of the US population (34.2 million people) have diabetes. Regular HbA1c testing has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and has cost and …
Background: Behavioral health issues affect 12-27% of children; however, identifying and referring children for appropriate services can be difficult. To help pediatricians better screen for …
Background: Behavioral health issues affect 12-27% of children; however, identifying and referring children for appropriate services can be difficult. To help pediatricians better screen for …
"Background: Exclusively breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life has been associated with multiple health benefits for the infant and mother; however, only 24.9% …
BACKGROUND: Street medicine practices aim to overcome the barriers that prevent people experiencing homelessness (PEH) from accessing healthcare. Traditional clinical settings often fail to account …
Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common, yet devastating condition affecting many women in the United States. Postpartum visits (PPVs) are crucial to the early …
Background Colon cancer is a significant and widespread health concern, and is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in adults in the United States, after …
Burnout is an occupational risk characterized on the Maslach Burnout Inventory by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low sense of personal accomplishment, which can adversely affect …