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View article: Determinants of Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga Use for Health Conditions: A Systematic Review Protocol
Determinants of Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga Use for Health Conditions: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
INTRODUCTION Mind-body movement interventions such as qi gong, tai chi, and yoga are recommended in clinical practice guidelines to improve outcomes for several health conditions. However, use of these interventions for health conditions, …
View article: A multi-level implementation strategy to increase adoption of chiropractic care for low back pain in primary care clinics: a randomized stepped-wedge pilot study protocol
A multi-level implementation strategy to increase adoption of chiropractic care for low back pain in primary care clinics: a randomized stepped-wedge pilot study protocol Open
Introduction Limited adoption of first line treatments for low back pain (LBP) in primary care settings may contribute to an overreliance on pain medications by primary care providers (PCPs). While chiropractic care typically includes reco…
View article: Pandemic Impact on Research Faculty in Academic Medicine: A Mixed Method Study
Pandemic Impact on Research Faculty in Academic Medicine: A Mixed Method Study Open
While faculty initially reported some positive outcomes of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in their own experiences in April 2020, their experiences 1 year later reflected negative impacts of the pandemic on career trajectory, especially for women…
View article: Psychological Safety: Creating a Transformative Culture in a Faculty Group Peer-Mentoring Intervention
Psychological Safety: Creating a Transformative Culture in a Faculty Group Peer-Mentoring Intervention Open
We investigated psychological safety (PS) in a randomized controlled study of a group peer mentoring intervention. Forty mid-career academic medicine research faculty participated in the year-long C-Change Mentoring & Leadership Institute,…
View article: Primary care barriers and facilitators to nonpharmacologic treatments for low back pain: A qualitative pilot study
Primary care barriers and facilitators to nonpharmacologic treatments for low back pain: A qualitative pilot study Open
Background Clinical practice guidelines encourage primary care providers (PCPs) to recommend nonpharmacologic treatment as first‐line therapy for low back pain (LBP). However, the determinants of nonpharmacologic treatment use for LBP in p…
View article: Effectiveness of an Immersive Telemedicine Platform for Delivering Diabetes Medical Group Visits for African American, Black and Hispanic, or Latina Women With Uncontrolled Diabetes: The Women in Control 2.0 Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of an Immersive Telemedicine Platform for Delivering Diabetes Medical Group Visits for African American, Black and Hispanic, or Latina Women With Uncontrolled Diabetes: The Women in Control 2.0 Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Background Medically underserved people with type 2 diabetes mellitus face limited access to group-based diabetes care, placing them at risk for poor disease control and complications. Immersive technology and telemedicine solutions could …
View article: The Influence of Religious Identity, Culture, and Values on the Practice of American Muslim Physicians
The Influence of Religious Identity, Culture, and Values on the Practice of American Muslim Physicians Open
Many believe religion has no place in modern medical and professional fields. Nevertheless, recent studies show that religion remains integral to many people’s lives and professional practices, such as physicians. This study addresses the …
View article: Doctors of chiropractic working with or within integrated healthcare delivery systems: a scoping review protocol
Doctors of chiropractic working with or within integrated healthcare delivery systems: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Back and neck pain are the leading causes of disability worldwide. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) are trained to manage these common conditions and can provide non-pharmacological treatment aligned with international clinical p…
View article: Doctors of chiropractic working with or within integrated health care delivery systems: a scoping review protocol
Doctors of chiropractic working with or within integrated health care delivery systems: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Back and neck pain are the leading causes of disability worldwide. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) are trained to manage these common conditions and can provide nonpharmacologic treatment aligned with international clinical prac…
View article: Mission hospital responses to challenges and implications for their future role in India’s health system
Mission hospital responses to challenges and implications for their future role in India’s health system Open
Background: India’s health system is currently experiencing rapid change. Achieving India’s aspirations for improved population health and universal health coverage will require the contribution of all health providers; public, private-for…
View article: Applied Training in a Medical Anthropology Master's Program
Applied Training in a Medical Anthropology Master's Program Open
Learning practical skills is key to becoming an applied anthropologist. For my MS degree, I chose a program at Boston University School of Medicine that incorporates skills development into the curriculum through its Service-Learning Inter…
View article: Boundary Crossing: Meaningfully Engaging Religious Traditions and Religious Institutions in Public Health
Boundary Crossing: Meaningfully Engaging Religious Traditions and Religious Institutions in Public Health Open
Interest in religion and spirituality continues to grow among public health practitioners, researchers, and scholars. While there have been several recent landmark publications and efforts to understand the intersections of religion, spiri…
View article: Care Transitions From Patient and Caregiver Perspectives
Care Transitions From Patient and Caregiver Perspectives Open
Clear accountability, care continuity, and caring attitudes across the care continuum are important outcomes for patients and caregivers. When these outcomes are achieved, care is perceived as excellent and trustworthy. Otherwise, the care…
View article: Listening to Their Words: A Qualitative Analysis of Integrative Medicine Group Visits in an Urban Underserved Medical Setting
Listening to Their Words: A Qualitative Analysis of Integrative Medicine Group Visits in an Urban Underserved Medical Setting Open
Objective. Integrative Medicine Group Visits (IMGVs) are an 8-week outpatient medical group visit program for chronic pain patients combining mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), integrative medicine, and patient education. The autho…