- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Coaching Methods and Impact
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2021-2024
Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers
2020-2021
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
2021
University of Colorado Denver
2020
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model community‐based veteran peer suicide prevention. Method We conducted qualitative in which semi‐structured interviews were followed by three focus groups. Participants ( n = 17) chosen from organizations who had peers working on prevention; the sample included peers, non‐peers, program managers, and community stakeholders. Interview data analyzed thematically inductively identify key components subcomponents A...
Despite the fact that millions of individuals living in United States are coping with disabilities associated traumatic brain injury (TBI), limited work has explored strategies for patient engagement research among those such injuries. The Coalition Recovery and Innovation Traumatic Brain Injury Care Across Lifespan (CRITICAL) brought together TBI, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, advocates goal developing a new patient-centered agenda. This platform was also used to explore engage...
Integrated and collaborative care models, in which mental/behavioral health providers work closely with primary within a setting, help support the quadruple aim of improved outcomes, patient satisfaction, provider experience, lower cost. In this paper, we describe patients’ general perspectives integrated their unique experiences accessing one system. Qualitative (interviews patients) quantitative (surveys methods were used to collect analyze these results separately together. The highlight...
<h3>Context:</h3> Behavioral health needs across the United States have significantly increased since start of COVID-19 pandemic. Integrated behavioral (IBH) within primary care can help patients receive quality whole person care, however little is documented about distribution and nature time spent in key activities by integrated psychologists (i.e., Health Providers, BHPs). <h3>Objective:</h3> Observe BHPs report on clinical activities, workflows team interactions. <h3>Study...
<h3>Context:</h3> Health-promoting behaviors are crucial for good outcomes in diabetes. However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients' success. Addressing HRSNs improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues make both patients providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions. Consequently, clinicians may avoid stigmatized topics provide general recommendations that can't be followed by patients. <h3>Objective:</h3> To...
<h3>Context</h3> Healthcare organizations are increasingly focusing on health equity (HE) and social determinants of (SDOH). However, it is unknown how such interventions affect medical assistants who often responsible for carrying out these activities may have personally experienced barriers to health. <h3>Objective</h3> The primary aims this study (1) Explore the beliefs, attitudes, perceptions clinical staff participating in healthcare that address inequities, (2) Develop recommendations...
Physician burnout contributes to distress, turnover, and poor patient outcomes. Evidence suggests individual professional coaching may mitigate but is costly time intensive. Group evidence lacking. Here, we assess a group program in ambulatory-based faculty. A randomized trial occurred from February 1, 2023, May 31, 5 ambulatory and/or primary care-based departments at an academic institution. Participants were randomly assigned intervention (offered 4-month, online, coaching) or control...
Abstract Objective To develop and use planning maps to prioritize facilitate county‐level recruitment for Together With Veterans (TWV), community‐based rural Veteran suicide prevention program. Method Choropleth were created 49 U.S. states, with four mutually exclusive categories indicating eligibility the TWV program increasing levels of need assigned each county based on (a) percent Health Administration enrollees residing in communities, (b) population that are Veterans, (c) crude...
<h3>Context:</h3> Integrated behavioral health (IBH) care in primary has been known to provide many benefits patients. Psychologists and tele-psychiatry consults were part of IBH. <h3>Objective:</h3> This portion the study sought understand perceptions patients actively participating IBH: How does it work for them? What is meaningful about this structure? their experience been? <h3>Setting:</h3> Seven practices one Colorado system. <h3>Population Studied:</h3> Patients presenting a BH or...