- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
Indiana University School of Medicine
2012-2025
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2010-2025
Indiana University
2004-2022
University School
2004-2022
University of Washington
2013-2021
Advisory Board Company (United States)
2013-2021
International Rescue Committee
2021
Online Technologies (United States)
2018-2019
IFC Research (United Kingdom)
2018-2019
Seattle University
2017-2019
‘No-shows’ or missed appointments result in under-utilized clinic capacity. We develop a logistic regression model using electronic medical records to estimate patients’ no-show probabilities and illustrate the use of estimates creating schedules that maximize capacity utilization while maintaining small patient waiting times overtime costs. This study used information on scheduled outpatient collected over three-year period at Veterans Affairs center. The call-in process for 400 days was...
Objectives: The purpose of this article is to describe our experience in implementing a primary care-based dementia and depression care program focused on providing collaborative for late-life depression. Methods: Capitalizing the substantial interest US patient-centered medical home concept, Aging Brain Care Medical Home targets older adults with and/or setting. We structured set activities that laid foundation new partnership practice lessons learned model. also provide description core...
Abstract Background Patients who no-show to primary care appointments interrupt clinicians’ efforts provide continuity of care. Prior literature reveals no-shows among diabetic patients are common. The purpose this study is assess whether associated with increased risk future emergency department (ED) visits or hospital admissions diabetics. Methods A prospective cohort was conducted using data from 8,787 adult attending outpatient clinics a medical center in Indiana. outcomes examined were...
We conducted a randomized controlled trial among African-American patients attending primary-care provider visit to compare efficacy of computer-delivered tailored intervention increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening (n ¼ 273) with non-tailored print material-an American Cancer Society brochure on CRC 283).Health Belief Model constructs were used develop messages and examined as outcomes.Analysis covariance models changes between knowledge health belief scores at baseline 1 week...
The number of people with dementia is expected to grow substantially across the world due population aging, but cognitive impairment remains undetected and undiagnosed, especially in early stages. Newly available diagnostic tools such as digital assessments blood biomarker tests may be well suited increase rates detection primary care. objective Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Healthcare System Preparedness (DAC-SP) Early Detection Flagship Program was improve rate care non-specialty...
Background:In 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursement structure was relaxed to aid in rapid adoption nationally of telemedicine during COVID-19 pandemic. Due limited access internet service, cellular phone data, and appropriate devices, many patients may be excluded from services.Methods:In this study, we present findings a survey at an urban primary care clinic regarding their tools needed before after Patients provided information about services, data plans,...
Gender affirming medical care (GAMC) aims to alleviate gender dysphoria by helping people align their physical body more closely with identity. Bills seeking limit or prohibit GAMC for trans children and adolescents have become a controversial topic. This study aimed examine whether exposures during adolescence are associated adult psychological general health outcomes, demonstrate the mechanism through which state-level legislation may work moderate association.
Community health centers have the potential to lessen obesity. We conducted a retrospective evaluation of quality improvement program that included electronic body mass index (BMI) screening with provider referral an in-clinic lifestyle behavior change counselor weekly nutrition and exercise classes. There were 26,661 adult patients seen across five community operating weight management program. 23,593 (88%) screened, 12,487 (53%) these overweight or obese (BMI ≥25). Forty percent received...
Background: To address increases in the incidence of infection with antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Centers Disease Control Prevention proposed two sets strategies to (a) optimize antibiotic use (b) prevent spread antimicrobial resistance control transmission. However, little is known about implementation these strategies. Purpose: Our objective explore organizational structural process factors that facilitate Diseases/Centers U.S....
Abstract Background Cognitive impairment is frequently undetected or undiagnosed in the early stages. To increase rates of detecting cognitive impairment, Early Detection program Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative System Preparedness (DAC‐SP) implemented digital assessments (DCA) primary care and other non‐specialty settings. Methods The DAC‐SP was initiated 2021 seven healthcare systems across six countries. Sites were able to choose from several DCAs, clinicians provided training, including...
Mission Statement: To promote the art and science of medicine betterment public health by publishing manuscripts interest relevance to internists practicing as generalists or medical subspecialists.
To report the reach of Take Charge Lite (TCL), a lifestyle weight management program.Eight months data were used to determine prescription (number patients receiving TCL divided by total eligible), visit with prescription), and eligible).TCL was 42.3% (1,071 prescriptions/2,528 eligible). There 411 first visits for an average 38% (411/1,071). Total full period 16% (411/2,528). highest among female, middle-aged, Black patients.There is potential public health impact from such efforts but...
The use of incentive compensation in academic family medicine has been a topic interest for many years, yet little is known about the impact these systems on individual faculty members. Better understanding needed relationship (ICSs) to ICS satisfaction, motivation, and retention among faculty.The Council Academic Family Medicine (CAFM) Educational Research Alliance (CERA) conducted nationwide survey its members 2013. This study reports results question subset larger omnibus survey.The...
Mission Statement: To promote the art and science of medicine betterment human health by publishing manuscripts interest relevance to internists practicing as generalists or medical subspecialists.