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Dr. Anitha John and colleagues at several partner institutions have been approved for $2.1 million in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) #ResearchFunding for Achieving Equity: Inclusion of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Living with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) in Patient Centered Outcomes Research. This research will investigate how to ensure the experiences of this vulnerable population are captured in studies of long-term outcomes. Congenital Heart Initiative

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CLEAR PCA, in collaboration with host organization CERP, has been making strides in enhancing Health Care Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Punjab. 🔗 Read more about how these efforts are shaping the future of healthcare in the region: https://lnkd.in/dip6AJEf #Healthcare #Monitoring #Evaluation #Punjab Global Evaluation Initiative

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28 years of nonstop torrential increase in autism —Prevalence of #autism in Calif DDS system soared more than 33-fold between birth years 1990 and 2018, for those ID’d by age 4. Conservatively 2% of Calif 4-year old children in year 2022– and this only counts the more severe cases. DDS system tightened eligibility requirements in 2003 (not mentioned by authors, oddly). Autism rates in Calif DDS were extremely low for all ethnicities for birth year 1990. Then an upward surge over 28 birth years for all ethnicities, with some recent attenuation among whites and growth among blacks, a trend not well understood. https://lnkd.in/gyVD-zFn CDC has already found childhood autism rates under a broader definition and by 8 years old hit 4.5% in northern San Diego county. Our country’s focus must be on finally identifying the causes of this devastating (and quite obvious) increase in serious neurodevelopmental pathology. My money is on certain gene-environment phenomena but NIH - which actually has the power to answer these questions - remains asleep at the wheel and wed to outdated dogma. Stop Normalizing Autism.

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Reread this eye-opening article on the diversity of invited speakers at the AAOS Annual Meeting, where the authors assess the representation of various demographic groups and offer insights into improving inclusivity. The analysis reveals gaps in gender and racial diversity, underscoring the need for a more diverse range of voices in shaping orthopaedics. Read more about the findings and proposed solutions in The Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation. Authors: Chrystina James, Tahsin Rahman, MD, Gabriel Burdick, MD, Michelle Hertzberg, Ani Kazanjian, MD, Elizabeth Turner, MD, Stephanie Muh, MD https://lnkd.in/evEAzXtY

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Congratulations to SCU Doctor in Whole Health Leadership faculty Drs Kelly Howard and Adam Rindfleisch contributing authors to the publication Advancing a New Model of Collaborative Practice in BMC Medical Education. The concept of Whole Health education encourages healthcare professionals to consider what matters most to each patient, aligning care strategies with personal values and lifestyle preferences. This fundamental shift invites care teams to incorporate non-pharmacologic approaches, enhancing the capacity to support whole-person care for Veterans. The implications are clear: as we prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, we must prioritize educational models that emphasize collaboration across disciplines. By doing so, we can help redefine healthcare delivery, aligning it more closely with the needs and aspirations of every individual we serve. #HealthcareInnovation #WholeHealth #PatientCenteredCare

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New funding opportunities for comparative effectiveness research open tomorrow through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)! Learn more about projects for 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5kbcHb9 🔵 Improving mental and behavioral health 🔵 Managing pain 🔵 Advancing the science of #patientengagement in research 🔵 Improving methods of #patientcentered comparative clinical effectiveness research

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What research gaps limit the understanding of complex interactions among climate change, health outcomes, and equity? Join the National Academy of Medicine's workshop to hear from leaders representing various research fields as they: 💡 Discuss methodologies for conducting interdisciplinary research at the nexus of climate change, health, and equity 💡 Explore evidence-based interventions to address climate-related inequities and interventions focused on promoting health equity 💡 Collaboratively draft a research agenda that outlines methodologies for addressing gaps and establishes key research questions Register for "Addressing Research Gaps at the Intersection of Climate Change, Health, and Equity" on April 22 at 11 a.m. (EST): https://bit.ly/4awmFfn

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🖋️A Transdisciplinary Framework for Effective and Reliable Continuum of Care I’m pleased to share our recent publication: "A Transdisciplinary Framework for Effective and Reliable Continuum of Care" by Kit August, Elizabeth Baker, Paul Barach, B.Med.Sci, MD, MPH, Maj (Ret.), AUA, Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, PhD, Victor B. Lawrence, Narendra Mangra, Norma A. Padrón, Ph.D., and Michael Tremblay. 🛜 Published on August 9, 2024, this work provides a comprehensive framework addressing the complexities of delivering effective, reliable care across the continuum. 🔗 IEEE Xplore®️, August 9, 2024, pp. 1-37, https://lnkd.in/dg6RFfxZ. A transdisciplinary framework for a continuum of care can provide a structured approach that integrates the healthcare ecosystem, networks, technologies, enablers, and governance functions—addressing both current and future considerations. 🌍💡 Care continuity, or the extent to which patient care is dispersed or concentrated among clinicians, is linked to trust in clinicians 🤝 as a critical determinant of high-quality patient care experiences and has essential implications for telehealth adoption. This is true in terms of both patient and provider engagement and participation in telehealth expanded access to care. A trusted, functional data ecosystem 🛠️ that supports continuity-connected telehealth services with information sharing is thus a critical adoption and outcomes improvement factor. This is particularly important in the face of evidence that telehealth may deprioritize continuity of care as an adoption factor. In this respect, the benefits of telehealth are marked in Hospital-at-Home 🏠 settings. In establishing a new telehealth paradigm, it’s essential to address the risk of excluding digitally vulnerable populations 🌐, who may not experience the same benefits as more advantaged groups. To this end, a standards-based governance framework that enables data recycling ♻️ and shareable insights is critical. Developing flexible clinical study methodologies is also necessary to support the design and adaptation of tools that promote continuity of care in an agile way. Thank you Elizabeth Baker for pulling this together! I would love to hear your thoughts. #ContinuityOfCare #HealthCare #IntegratedCare #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #AI #DataEcosystem #InnovationEcosystem #Standards #Governance

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In Spring 2023, a research team comprising members from the University of Washington and the Community Health Board Coalition (CHBC) received a Tier 3 Population Health Initiative pilot grant to advance efforts in reducing health disparities. Led by Dr. Theresa Hoeft and Nora Coronado, the project focuses on refining and disseminating a mixed-methods toolkit in collaboration with CHBC partners. The toolkit aims to foster trustworthy, meaningful, and culturally appropriate partnerships. “The goal of this toolkit is to provide scaffolding and support to researchers working to reduce health disparities, especially if they are jumping into this work for the first time,” explained Hoeft. The toolkit is for academic, public health, and community co-researcher audiences, addressing essential topics including positionality and anti-racism reflections, values and anchors for community partnerships, research terminology, community-based participatory research, related frameworks, mixed methods research, and example assessment tools. Read more about the toolkit here: https://ow.ly/5TJN50RzGQT

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|𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿| 💡 Don't miss this webinar about the WHO Operational Framework for Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Equity. The role of data in shaping policies that drive improvements in #HealthEquity will be discussed. Register now! 👇🏽

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Learn about the global impact of Chronic Nonhealing Wounds on healthcare systems. This article dives into the humanistic and economic burden. #NonhealingWounds #HealthcareBurden #GlobalImpact https://lnkd.in/gBRkBGKR

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🎉 We are excited to congratulate Kelvin Gomez, Ph.D., Dr. Jane Kirby, and Dr. Helen L. Edwards on their recent publication in Medical Teacher! Their study explores patient acceptance of virtual consultations using the Virtual Clinical Experiences (VCE) platform. Key findings include: - High Patient Acceptance: Patients showed strong acceptance of virtual clinical consultations, with minimal impact on their clinical experience. - Seamless Technology Integration: The use of connected devices for virtual clinical teaching maintained natural interactions between clinicians and patients, highlighting the potential for broader adoption in clinical settings. - Educational Impact: The research underscores the importance of active student participation in virtual consultations, ensuring these innovations meet both educational and patient care needs. The VCE platform has proven to be an excellent tool for providing direct clinical training opportunities at scale, especially where in-person rotations are challenging. This study not only validates our platform's effectiveness but also offers valuable insights for the continued development of digital health education technologies. #MedicalResearch #ClinicalEducation #DigitalHealth #MedicalInnovation #Rotations #Placements https://lnkd.in/eax-J39h

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The IAMSE Webinar Committee has done it again! A faculty development seminar for medical educators on "Push and Pull: Navigating Strains in Health Education". Join us by signing up today! In an era of rapid transformation in medical education driven by social and technological changes, the Fall 2024 IAMSE Webinar Series brings together leading experts to discuss challenging topics of innovation and reform. The series will begin by addressing the importance of increasing the representation of disabled physicians in medicine, emphasizing the need for systemic changes and resilience-building among students. Following this, educators from diverse institutions will share their experiences and insights on approaching curricular reform in 2024, providing practical guidance for navigating these complex processes. As artificial intelligence starts to reshape medical education in practice, a session is dedicated to understanding its impact and the potential unintended consequences of its integration. The series will also highlight the importance of pre-matriculation programs and student mentoring in ensuring medical student success, offering strategies to enhance preparedness and confidence among a diverse body of incoming students. By sharing successful strategies and lessons learned, this session offers healthcare educators the tools needed to design and implement effective programs at their institutions. Finally, the series concludes with an exploration of the power of language in medicine, focusing on how stigmatizing language in clinical documentation and presentations can perpetuate bias. Participants will learn to recognize and revise stigmatizing language, promoting anti-oppressive practices that reduce racial disparities in patient care and influence better diagnostic and treatment decisions. Be part of the conversation as we explore these dynamic shifts in health education and equip educators with the knowledge and strategies to drive meaningful change at their institution.

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Are you preparing a grant application for our B-INSPIRE: Research on Behavioral INterventionS That Promote Careers In the Biomedical Research Enterprise program? If so, please join our webinar on Wednesday, August 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET, to learn about the program and application components, and to ask us questions. During the webinar, we’ll provide a program overview, offer guidance on the pre-application and application processes, and note important elements of the notice of funding opportunity, including the required plan for enhancing diverse perspectives. Find more details in the new #NIGMSFeedBackLoop blog post through the link in the comments.

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Recently attended the M8 Alliance Executive Committee meeting, where we engaged in in-depth discussions on various agendas on how global health can be improved. As the backbone of the World Health Summit, the M8 Alliance is unwavering in its commitment to driving impactful initiatives, fostering international collaboration, and advocating for robust health policies. Our collective efforts are focused on enhancing health outcomes and addressing pressing health challenges worldwide. Together, we are making a significant impact on global health. #GlobalHealth #M8Alliance #WorldHealthSummit #HealthPolicy #Collaboration #ImpactfulInitiatives Axel Radlach Pries Linda Sebbas

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Are you attending Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) #AAMC24? Come by and join the conversation about: Advancing Disability Inclusion Across Medical Education: Bridging Gaps from UME to GME 🌟 I'm excited to be part of this talk co-constructed with this amazing team: Jay Behel, Pilar Ortega, MD, MGM, Zoie C. Sheets, Peppar Cyr and Tara K Cunningham, EdD, MS! Despite a growing number of residents with disabilities, challenges remain in GME, including: 1. Limited program access 2. Disincentives to disability disclosure 3. Negative outcomes for those without accommodations This session will unpack these issues, highlighting how learners encounter ableist beliefs and practices when navigating from UME to GME. It will draw from data and lived experiences to spotlight barriers, like resource scarcity and limited training for educators and disability professionals. We’ll also discuss actionable recommendations and highlight new resources from the ACGME's Multimedia Resource Hub for Disability Inclusion in GME. These tools are designed to empower the GME community to build accessible learning environments. Join us as we work toward a more inclusive future for medical education. 💼💙 #DisabilityInclusion #MedicalEducation #UMEtoGME #ACGME #InclusiveLearning #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd

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Had a great interview experience with Sarah Smith discussing how physicians demonstrate #adaptiveleadership in today's evolving landscape. Being an adaptive leader is not about "being flexible" or "flying the airplane while you build it (which is a horrible idea, BTW). Adaptive leadership involves a unique set of skills, mindsets, and practices to help teams thrive in new and uncertain environments. Check out Sarah's insightful work as The Charting Coach, guiding physicians to efficiently manage their tasks. Don't miss her podcasts! [Link to the podcast episode] #AdaptiveLeadership #Healthcare #LeadershipDevelopment

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