A5070413539- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Library Science and Administration
- Community Health and Development
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
University of Pennsylvania
2016-2025
University of Pennsylvania Health System
2014-2024
Community Initiatives
2016-2022
Community Medical Center
2020
Philadelphia University
2017
American Heart Association
2015
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
2007-2008
University of Pittsburgh
2007
Public libraries are not usually included in discussions about improving population health. They are, however, well positioned to be partners building a culture of health through programming that addresses the social determinants The Healthy Library Initiative, partnership between University Pennsylvania and Free Philadelphia (the public library system serves city), has undertaken such efforts Philadelphia. In this article we report findings from an assessment how ten highly subscribed...
Health benefits have been linked to spending time outdoors in nature and green space. However, there is some evidence of inequities accessing safe outdoor space, particularly low-resource communities. The primary aim this study assess attitudes towards use space urban areas. A secondary describe perceptions physician-initiated prescriptions that target local pediatric populations. We conducted six focus group interviews with 42 residents who were guardians or caretakers children living...
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
<h3>PURPOSE</h3> We undertook a study to examine how stigma influences the uptake of training on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in primary care academic programs. <h3>METHODS</h3> conducted qualitative 23 key stakeholders responsible implementing MOUD their programs that were participants learning collaborative 2018. assessed barriers and facilitators successful program implementation used an integrated approach develop codebook analyze data. <h3>RESULTS</h3> Participants...
You have accessJournal of UrologyAdult Urology4 May 2024Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in US Women: Contemporary Prevalence Estimates from the RISE FOR HEALTH Study Siobhan Sutcliffe, Chloe Falke, Cynthia S. Fok, James W. Griffith, Bernard L. Harlow, Kimberly A. Kenton, Cora E. Lewis, Lisa Kane Low, Jerry Lowder, Emily Lukacz, Alayne D. Markland, Gerald McGwin, Melanie R. Meister, Elizabeth Mueller, Diane K. Newman, Ratna Pakpahan, Leslie M. Rickey, Todd Rockwood, Melissa Simon, Abigail Smith,...
Objective. To examine the source of observed lower risk‐adjusted mortality for blacks than whites within Veterans Affairs (VA) system by accounting hospital site where treated, potential under‐reporting black deaths, discretion on admission, quality improvement efforts, and interactions age group. Data Sources. are from VA Patient Treatment File 406,550 hospitalizations veterans admitted with a principal diagnosis acute myocardial infarction, stroke, hip fracture, gastrointestinal bleeding,...
To estimate racial differences in mortality at 30 days and up to 2 years following a hospital admission for the elderly with common medical conditions.The Medicare Provider Analysis Review File VA Patient Treatment from 1998 2002 were used extract patients 65 or older admitted principal diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, stroke, hip fracture, gastrointestinal bleeding, congestive heart failure, pneumonia.A retrospective analysis risk-adjusted after blacks whites by condition different...
Abstract Aims This paper explores Black women's perspectives on bladder health using a social‐ecological conceptual framework and life course perspective. Methods We conducted directed content analysis of data from the Study Habits, Attitudes, Realities, Experiences (SHARE), focus group study by Prevention Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium. Analysis was five groups member‐checking session where all participants self‐identified as or African American. Results Forty‐two...
Public libraries are free and open to all—and accessed at high rates by vulnerable populations—which positions them be key public health allies. However, library staff themselves often feel ill-equipped address the social concerns of their patrons. To fill this gap, we developed a case-based training curriculum help recognize, engage, refer patrons appropriate resources. Topics addressed in training, including homelessness, mental substance use disorders, immigration, trauma, were selected...
Background Student Run Clinics (SRCs) are a common aspect of medical education, present at more than half US schools, and noted for providing care to communities that might otherwise lack access, including the uninsured underinsured. To date, few studies have rigorously quantified health economic benefits SRCs, study remedies that. Methods findings We used Monte Carlo simulations estimate impact preventive interventions applied individuals in quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). then those...
Background and Objectives: Experiences of psychological trauma are common among primary care patient populations, adversely affect patients’ health utilization. Trauma-informed (TIC) is a framework for identifying responding to experiences avoid retraumatization. The purpose this study was evaluate the current state TIC training in family medicine residency programs United States order identify opportunities barriers training. Methods: Items addressing four core domains were incorporated...
The spectrum of bladder health and the factors that promote prevent lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among women are not well understood. This manuscript describes rationale, aims, study design, sampling strategy, data collection for RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) study, a novel in conducted by Prevention Lower Urinary Tract Symptom (PLUS) Research Consortium.
Abstract Background Patients with substance use disorders are more likely than those without to have a self-directed hospital discharge, putting them at risk for poor health outcomes including progressing illness, readmissions, and death. Inadequate pain management has been identified as potential motivator of discharge in this patient population. The objective study was describe the association between acute discharges among persons opioid-related conditions; presence chronic likewise...
Abstract Purpose An online bladder health survey was administered to national registry volunteers to: (1) determine the feasibility of using ResearchMatch for studying lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS); (2) pilot new, comprehensive Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network Symptom Index‐29 (LURN‐SI‐29) and its ability detect known associations with LUTS; (3) explore novel areas in community‐based women. Methods A cross‐sectional web‐based a random sample adult female, transgender...
Several studies have reported lower risk-adjusted mortality for blacks than whites within the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, particularly those age 65 and older. This finding may be a result of VA's integrated which reduces barriers to through subsidized comprehensive services. However, no directly compared racial differences in 30 days hospitalization between VA non-VA facilities US system. To compare 30-day black white males after hospital admission hospitals, with separate...
Objective: The purpose of this analysis was to explore adolescent and adult women's interest in public health messaging around bladder perceptions its usefulness. Materials Methods: Directed content focus group data from the Study Habits, Attitudes, Realities, Experiences, which explored experiences, perceptions, beliefs, knowledge, behaviors related across life course. This article reports an "Public Health Messaging" code, included participants' desire or need for information about...
Where minorities receive their care may contribute to disparities in care, yet, the racial concentration of Veterans Health Administration is largely unknown. We sought better understand which Affairs (VA) hospitals treat Black veterans and whether location impacted disparities. assessed differences mortality rates between White across 150 VA for any six conditions (acute myocardial infarction, hip fracture, stroke, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, pneumonia) 1996 2002....