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View article: Evaluating Predictors of Participation in Telephone-Based Social-Connectedness Interventions for Older Adults: A Dual Machine-Learning and Regression Approach
Evaluating Predictors of Participation in Telephone-Based Social-Connectedness Interventions for Older Adults: A Dual Machine-Learning and Regression Approach Open
Social isolation is a well-documented contributor to poor mental and physical health, and interventions promoting social connectedness have been associated with various health benefits. This study examined predictors of participation in a …
View article: Optimizing Disaster Preparedness Planning for Minority Older Adults: One Size Does Not Fit All
Optimizing Disaster Preparedness Planning for Minority Older Adults: One Size Does Not Fit All Open
By 2050, one in five Americans will be 65 years and older. The growing proportion of older adults in the U.S. population has implications for many aspects of health including disaster preparedness. This study assessed correlates of disaste…
View article: Associations between Patient- and Provider Level Factors, and Telemedicine Use in Family Medicine Clinics
Associations between Patient- and Provider Level Factors, and Telemedicine Use in Family Medicine Clinics Open
While provider characteristics were not associated with telemedicine use, greater focus on patient characteristics specific to the population served is necessary.
View article: Transition to telemedicine and its impact on missed appointments in community-based clinics
Transition to telemedicine and its impact on missed appointments in community-based clinics Open
Telemedicine is strongly associated with fewer missed appointments. Although our findings suggest a residual lag in minority populations, specific patient populations, including those with frequent prior visits or chronic conditions, those…
View article: Health Disparities and Climate Change: The Intersection of Three Disaster Events on Vulnerable Communities in Houston, Texas
Health Disparities and Climate Change: The Intersection of Three Disaster Events on Vulnerable Communities in Houston, Texas Open
Although evidence suggests that successive climate disasters are on the rise, few studies have documented the disproportionate impacts on communities of color. Through the unique lens of successive disaster events (Hurricane Harvey and Win…
View article: Correlates of Social Isolation Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Correlates of Social Isolation Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: The past year has severely curtailed social interactions among older adults given their high rates of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. This study examined social, behavioral, and medical correlates of social isolation among co…
Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Telehealth Patterns in Primary Care, Mental Health, and Specialty Care Facilities in Texas Open
These findings highlight the adaptability of clinics to quickly transition and adopt telehealth. Uncertainty about reimbursement and policy changes may make the shift temporal, however.