A5023502744- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Infant Health and Development
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Cambridge Health Alliance
2022-2025
Harvard University
2006-2025
Tufts University
2000-2025
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
2018-2024
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2024
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
2024
University Hospital Waterford
2023
University of Dundee
2023
Boston Medical Center
2012-2022
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
2022
Dissociative seizures are paroxysmal events resembling epilepsy or syncope with characteristic features that allow them to be distinguished from other medical conditions. We aimed compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) plus standardised care alone for reduction dissociative seizure frequency.In this pragmatic, parallel-arm, multicentre randomised controlled trial, we initially recruited participants at 27 neurology services in England, Scotland, and Wales. Adults...
Yoga is effective for mild to moderate chronic low back pain (cLBP), but its comparative effectiveness with physical therapy (PT) unknown. Moreover, little known about yoga's in underserved patients more severe functional disability and pain.To determine whether yoga noninferior PT cLBP.12-week, single-blind, 3-group randomized noninferiority trial subsequent 40-week maintenance phase. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01343927).Academic safety-net hospital 7 affiliated community health centers.320...
Importance During buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), risk factors relapse or dropout include comorbid substance disorder, anxiety, residual craving. There is a need well-powered trial to evaluate virtually delivered groups, including both mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, address these comorbidities during treatment. Objective To compare the effects of Mindful Recovery Opioid Use Disorder Care Continuum (M-ROCC) vs active control among adults receiving OUD....
This article develops an approach towards dementia care that highlights the nature of triads comprising person with dementia, their informal carer, and health social professional. In particular, various practices are shown, from our practice, to contribute inclusion or exclusion particular triad members. The reviews existing work on triadic interaction, particularly in relationship care. Various communication processes identified illustrated using examples taken casework. implications this...
<h3>Background</h3> We examined the patterns of nonvitamin dietary supplement (NVDS) use among adult prescription medication users in United States. <h3>Methods</h3> Using 2002 National Health Interview Survey, we analyzed factors associated with NVDS and prior 12 months descriptive, χ<sup>2</sup>, logistic regression analysis. <h3>Results</h3> In States, 21% reported using NVDSs months. Of respondents who used both medications months, 69% did not discuss this a conventional medical...
Limited data are available on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) factors associated with among pediatric population in United States.Using 2007 National Health Interview Survey individuals <18 years age (n = 9417), we compared CAM users (excluding those using vitamins minerals) non-CAM users. Using bivariable multivariable logistic regression models, examined independent associations sociodemographic factors, prescription medication use, delays health care caused by...
Children's health is influenced by the context in which they live. We provide a descriptive essay on status of children rural America to highlight features environment that may affect health.
Background People with functional neurological disorder (FND) are commonly seen by occupational therapists; however, there limited descriptions in the literature about type of interventions that likely to be helpful. This document aims address this issue providing consensus recommendations for therapy assessment and intervention. Methods The were developed four stages. Stage 1: an invitation was sent therapists expertise FND different countries complete two surveys exploring their opinions...
The OPTIMUM trial is a multisite pragmatic randomized clinical of an adapted Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program for people with chronic low back pain in primary care settings provided via telehealth group medical visits. Researchers conducted fifty-nine exit interviews at the end intervention to inform ongoing conduct and better understand patients’ experiences. This manuscript describes approach qualitative analysis within trial. included three important pivots. First,...
Very little is known about herbal and dietary supplement disclosure in adults with chronic medical conditions, especially on a national level.To examine to conventional health care providers by conditions.Data use (N = 5456 users) the previous year were used from 2002 National Health Interview Survey. Bi-variable analyses compared characteristics between disclosers nondisclosers. Multivariable logistic regression identified independent correlates of disclosure.Overall, only 33% users...
Systems and tools are needed to identify mitigate preconception health (PCH) risks, particularly for African American (AA) women, given persistent disparities. We developed tested "Gabby," an online conversational agent system.One hundred nongravid AA women 18-34 years of age were screened over 100 PCH risks randomized the Gabby or control group. The group interacted with system up six months; received a letter indicating their recommendation talk clinician. numbers, proportions, types...
Purpose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have endorsed the concept of preconception care (PCC). New tools must be developed to promote PCC. Design. Development testing a health information technology system provide Setting. An urban safety net hospital an university. Subjects. Community recruitment 31 women in focus groups 15 participating observed usability testing; 9 students recruited from Office Minority Health Preconception Peer Educators program participated pilot 2...