Chronic health conditions

Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are subject to a substantial burden of treatment-related morbidity. Engaging in health protective behaviors and eliminating risk behaviors are critical to preventing chronic diseases and premature deaths. This study is aimed to provide updated information on currently smoking, physical inactivity, binge drinking patterns and associated factors among CCS using a nationwide dataset.

18p vikoch 27-06-2024 2 1   Download

Increased epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) in survivors of childhood cancer is associated with specific treatment exposures, unfavorable health behaviors, and presence of certain chronic health conditions. To better understand inter-individual variability, we investigated the genetic basis underlying EAA.

12p viellison 28-03-2024 2 2   Download

The aim of the present study was to explore the relation between mental health and physical health. Mental health was measured with the Mental Health Continuum (MHC) that combine psychological, emotional and social wellbeing.

11p vikissinger 21-12-2023 12 2   Download

Chronic noncancer pain is a highly prevalent condition among service members returning from deployment overseas. The US Army has a higher rate of opioid misuse than the civilian population.

8p visteverogers 24-06-2023 4 2   Download

Accurate and efficient identification of complex chronic conditions in the electronic health record (EHR) is an important but challenging task that has historically relied on tedious clinician review and oversimplification of the disease.

5p visteverogers 24-06-2023 3 2   Download

This systematic review aims to analyze current capabilities, challenges, and impact of self-directed mobile health (mHealth) research applications such as those based on the ResearchKit platform.

11p visteverogers 24-06-2023 3 2   Download

Patients and families are key partners in diagnosis, but methods to routinely engage them in diagnostic safety are lacking. Policy mandating patient access to electronic health information presents new opportunities.

11p vighostrider 25-05-2023 4 2   Download

To use systems thinking with diverse system actors to (a) characterize current problems at the intersection of chronic conditions (CCs) and reproductive health (RH) care and their determinants, (b) determine necessary system actors for change, and (c) document cross-system actions that can improve identified problems in the United States.

13p vighostrider 25-05-2023 8 2   Download

To analyze the effects of a standardized community health worker (CHW) intervention on hospitalization. Data from three randomized clinical trials across multiple settings show that a standardized CHW intervention reduced total hospital days and hospitalizations outside the primary health system.

8p vigamora 25-05-2023 6 2   Download

To review evidence regarding the use of Health Information Technology (health IT) interventions aimed at improving care for people living with multiple chronic conditions (PLWMCC) in order to identify critical knowledge gaps.

31p vigamora 25-05-2023 6 2   Download

To characterize emerging and current practice models to more effectively treat and support patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Integrating care for MCC patient populations requires processes for determining different subpopulation needs in various settings and lived experiences. Innovation should be anchored at the nexus of payment systems, social risks, medical needs, and community-based resources.

10p vigamora 25-05-2023 9 2   Download

To review definitions, concepts, and evidence regarding person and family engagement for persons with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) in order to identify opportunities to advance the field.

16p vigamora 25-05-2023 3 2   Download

To examine services delivered during preventive care visits among reproductive-age women with and without chronic conditions by physician specialty. Data Sources: National Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys (2011–2018).

9p vigamora 25-05-2023 5 2   Download

For many women with chronic health conditions, medications are leveraged to ensure disease control. As conditions like diabetes and hypertension are increasingly observed among reproductive-age women and some common medications for these conditions are known or labeled to be unsafe in pregnancy, it is increasingly important to consider medication selection, contraceptive coverage, and patient education.

6p vigamora 25-05-2023 8 2   Download

The United States has a long history of undermining the reproductive autonomy of people with chronic conditions. This includes people with disabilities that are seen or unseen, and related or not related to health.1 The Dobbs decision, a June 2022 Supreme Court ruling which reversed the long-held constitutional right to an abortion, carries tremendous impact on all people

5p vigamora 25-05-2023 6 2   Download

Design and pilot test a new decision making tool for women with physical disabilities (impairment of physical function due to chronic conditions) considering pregnancy. Clinical guidelines and survey and focus group data about pregnancy informational and decisional needs guided content development. The tool was pilot tested in a 12-week trial with participants with physical disabilities considering or actively planning a pregnancy.

11p vigamora 25-05-2023 4 2   Download

All people deserve the opportunity to live into the fullness of their bodies and gifts. While some people in the US have this opportunity, many struggle against structural racism to access needed medical care and resources. This is particularly true for people with chronic health conditions.

5p vigamora 25-05-2023 4 2   Download

To understand how Black and Native American women with chronic conditions experience reproductive health care and identify patient-centered strategies to improve care. We held a series of virtual focus groups between February 2021 and December 2021 with 34 women who self-identified as Black or Native American, were of childbearing age, had one or more chronic conditions, and lived in North Carolina.

12p vigamora 25-05-2023 3 2   Download

Those living with disadvantage suffer from higher rates of chronic conditions and multimorbidities. Little work has been done to investigate how this cohort experience patient-centred care and what their outcomes might be. This study showed that as a result of a short course of treatment clients experienced better levels of health and wellbeing and decreased levels of pain and disability. Interview data suggest that this may be due to a combination of therapy, setting and relationships formed within that setting.

177p runthenight04 02-02-2023 3 1   Download

Understanding people’s subjective experiences of everyday lives with chronic health conditions such as diabetes is important for appropriate healthcare provisioning and successful self-care. This study explored how individuals with type 2 diabetes in northern Vietnam handle the everyday life work that their disease entails.

9p viferrari 28-11-2022 6 2   Download