A5020683578- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Mayo Clinic in Florida
2020-2025
WinnMed
2020-2025
Jacksonville College
2020-2024
General Department of Preventive Medicine
2020
University of Arizona
2018
Duke Medical Center
2012-2017
Duke University
2012-2015
Yale University
2014
Oakwood Academy
2013
Williams (United States)
2013
Objective: To examine whether resilience has a protective effect in difficult work environments. Methods: A survey of 2063 individuals measured individual resilience, stress, burnout, sleep problems, likelihood depression, job satisfaction, intent to quit, absences, and productivity. It also characteristics: demands, influence, social support. Multivariate logistic regression models examined the main effects interactions characteristics. Results: High strain environments (high demand, low...
Background In a previous trial of massage for osteoarthritis (OA) the knee, we demonstrated feasibility, safety and possible efficacy, with benefits that persisted at least 8 weeks beyond treatment termination. Methods We performed RCT to identify optimal dose within an 8-week regimen further examine durability response. Participants were 125 adults OA randomized one four regimens standardized Swedish (30 or 60 min weekly biweekly) Usual Care control. Outcomes included Western Ontario...
ObjectiveTo evaluate physician perceptions and attitudes toward telemedicine use at a tertiary care academic institution in northeast Florida during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.Patients MethodsAn anonymous 38-question cross-sectional survey was developed using Qualtrics software (Qualtrics) e-mailed to all staff physicians from specialty disciplines Mayo Clinic Florida. The open August 17, 2020, through September 1, 2020. Collected data included general demographic characteristics...
Background: Massage therapy is an attractive treatment option for osteoarthritis (OA), but its efficacy uncertain.We conducted a randomized, controlled trial of massage OA the knee.Methods: Sixty-eight adults with radiographically confirmed knee were assigned either to (twice-weekly sessions standard Swedish in weeks 1-4 and once-weekly 5-8) or control (delayed intervention).Primary outcomes changes Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain functional scores...
Objective: To describe the evolution, training, and results of an emerging allied health profession skilled in eliciting sustainable health-related behavior change charged with improving patient engagement. Methods: Through techniques sourced from humanistic positive psychology, solution-focused mindfulness-based therapies, leadership coaching, Integrative Health Coaching (IHC) provides a mechanism to empower patients through various stages learning change. IHC also method for creation...
Objective. We hypothesized that participants receiving Swedish massage would experience benefits such as stress reduction and enhanced quality of life, in addition to the osteoarthritis-specific effects assessed a randomized controlled clinical trial. Design. Qualitative methods were used explore deeper contextual understanding participants’ experiences with osteoarthritis, quantitative data collected from primary secondary outcome measures dose-finding study. Setting. Two community...
Mast cells are found in all tissues and express numerous surface receptors allowing them to sense respond allergic, autoimmune, environmental, neurohormonal, pathogenic stress triggers. Stimulated mast typically called 'activated' but the mechanisms involved mediators released can vary considerably. cell activation diseases (MCADs) include primary, secondary idiopathic conditions, especially syndrome (MCAS), activated many other disorders making diagnosis treatment challenging.Mast release...
This study aimed to explore contextual elements of the cancer experience that are consistently distressing and/or psychologically traumatic, as well perceptions Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART®) and its influence on experience. Using a qualitative descriptive design, semi-structured interviews were completed by 12 participants following completion ART. Interview data analyzed using content analysis identify major themes patterns. Four included: (a) Cancer straw broke camel's back, (b)...
To determine if participation in an online resilience program impacts resilience, stress, and somatic symptoms.Approximately 600 enrollees the meQuilibrium received a series of brief, individually prescribed video, text training modules user-friendly format. Regression models tested how time affected change from baseline changes stress reported symptoms.A significant dose-response was detected, where increases spent corresponded to greater improvements resilience. Degree predicted magnitude...
Patients with cancer increasingly use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in conjunction conventional oncology treatments. This study looks at the prevalence correlates of individual CAM modalities initiated after diagnosis.
The past six decades have been marked by leaps and bounds in medical advances, while concurrently clinical outcomes the quality of life continued to lag or decline. There is a need for more comprehensive approaches delivering healthcare patients that address illness wellness within outside settings. Mounting evidence shows making sustainable changes requires approaching patients'/individuals' care as continuum-within settings-while addressing their capacity (ie ability) workload demands)...
Objectives: Intravenous micronutrient therapy (IVMT), and specifically the Myers' Cocktail, is a popular approach for treating fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) among complementary alternative medicine practitioners, but its efficacy uncertain. This trial assessed feasibility, safety, provided insights into of this therapy. Design: was randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. Locations: The study locations were an academic research center, teaching hospital, affiliated Integrative...
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been shown to reduce cardiac risk and improve the psychosocial functioning of participants. This study examines gender differences on several indicators across course CR.Patients (N = 380; 67.9% men 32.1% women) referred from local inpatient outpatient settings at a southeastern US academic medical facility were assessed reported levels depression, anxiety, panic, anger, relationship satisfaction, using Burns Brief Mood Survey, start conclusion CR program....
About 4 out of 10 fibromyalgia patients suffer from depression. The European Alliance Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) guidelines recommend using antidepressants to treat fibromyalgia.To determine predictors improved outcomes following a multicomponent treatment program.We designed this longitudinal outcome study evaluate the prevalence depression symptoms in diagnosed with at tertiary care facility, and impact on functional after completing program.Tertiary center.This included 411...