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🚀 New Release Mention: "Interprofessional Gender-Affirming Care in an Adult," authored by George Mason University, available on the SimX Marketplace! https://lnkd.in/gRV6cPqm 📋 Scenario Overview: Meet Katarina Washington, an 18-year-old African American female, presenting with irregular heartbeat, faintness, and fatigue. After being displaced and living out of a friend's car, her challenges are compounded by her nutritional neglect and social circumstances. This scenario offers a deep dive into the critical interprofessional collaboration needed for gender-affirming care. Your role involves working alongside social workers and nurses to provide Katarina with the comprehensive support she desperately needs. 🎯 Learning Objectives: - Use appropriate pronouns and chosen names effectively - Identify and utilize resources from social work and nursing - Foster collaboration across care teams to optimize patient outcomes - Understand and apply interprofessional roles between social workers and RNs - Employ gender-affirming assessment skills - Recognize and navigate barriers to health and social care effectively 🌟 Specialties Benefitted: This scenario is essential for all healthcare providers aiming to enhance their competence in delivering empathetic, gender-affirming care and is particularly useful for professionals in family medicine, social work, and nursing. 👀 Where to Find It: Check out "Interprofessional Gender-Affirming Care in an Adult" on the SimX Marketplace and step up your clinical skills through this very applicable simulation. https://lnkd.in/gRV6cPqm Join us in advancing healthcare education with innovative simulations that make a real difference. 🩺 #GenderAffirmingCare #NursingExcellence #SocialWork #VRHealthcare #FutureOfLearning #HealthcareSimulation #PatientCare #virtualreality #vr #ar #mr #xr #medicalsimulation #medicaltraining #medicaleducation #VRmedicaltraining

Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care: Enhancing Access and Support In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of integrating mental health services into primary care settings. This shift reflects a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of physical and mental health and the need for holistic approaches to healthcare delivery. By bringing mental health services closer to where people seek care most frequently, such as in primary care clinics, we can improve access, reduce stigma, and provide more comprehensive support to individuals in need. One of the key strategies for integrating mental health into primary care is through collaborative care models. These models involve multidisciplinary teams consisting of primary care providers, mental health professionals, and care coordinators working together to deliver coordinated and evidence-based care. By fostering communication and collaboration among team members, collaborative care models ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate interventions for both their physical and mental health needs. Another important strategy is the use of screening tools and assessments to identify mental health concerns early in the primary care setting. By routinely screening patients for common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, primary care providers can identify problems early, initiate treatment promptly, and prevent more severe complications down the line. Furthermore, providing training and support to primary care providers in the management of common mental health conditions is essential for successful integration. By equipping primary care providers with the knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and treat mental health issues, we can ensure that patients receive high-quality care that addresses their comprehensive healthcare needs. In addition to these strategies, leveraging technology and telehealth can also enhance access to mental health services in primary care settings, particularly in underserved areas or during times of crisis. Virtual care platforms and telepsychiatry services enable primary care providers to connect with mental health specialists remotely, expanding access to specialized care and reducing barriers to treatment. By integrating mental health services into primary care settings, we can create more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centered healthcare systems that address the diverse needs of individuals across the lifespan. #neet #aiims #mbbs #medical #biology #doctor #neetpreparation #medicalstudent #jee #neetug #neetexam #medico #medicine #chemistry #cbse #science #education #physics #futuredoctor 

Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care: Enhancing Access and Support In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of integrating mental health services into primary care settings. This shift reflects a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of physical and mental health and the need for holistic approaches to healthcare delivery. By bringing mental health services closer to where people seek care most frequently, such as in primary care clinics, we can improve access, reduce stigma, and provide more comprehensive support to individuals in need. One of the key strategies for integrating mental health into primary care is through collaborative care models. These models involve multidisciplinary teams consisting of primary care providers, mental health professionals, and care coordinators working together to deliver coordinated and evidence-based care. By fostering communication and collaboration among team members, collaborative care models ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate interventions for both their physical and mental health needs. Another important strategy is the use of screening tools and assessments to identify mental health concerns early in the primary care setting. By routinely screening patients for common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, primary care providers can identify problems early, initiate treatment promptly, and prevent more severe complications down the line. Furthermore, providing training and support to primary care providers in the management of common mental health conditions is essential for successful integration. By equipping primary care providers with the knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and treat mental health issues, we can ensure that patients receive high-quality care that addresses their comprehensive healthcare needs. In addition to these strategies, leveraging technology and telehealth can also enhance access to mental health services in primary care settings, particularly in underserved areas or during times of crisis. Virtual care platforms and telepsychiatry services enable primary care providers to connect with mental health specialists remotely, expanding access to specialized care and reducing barriers to treatment. By integrating mental health services into primary care settings, we can create more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centered healthcare systems that address the diverse needs of individuals across the lifespan. #neet #aiims #mbbs #medical #biology #doctor #neetpreparation #medicalstudent #jee #neetug #neetexam #medico #medicine #chemistry #cbse #science #education #physics #futuredoctor 

🌟 Are We Meeting the Demand for Physical Therapists? A Closer Look at the Numbers 🌟 As we dive into the numbers and evaluate whether our workforce can meet the population's needs, the statistics raise some important questions about the future of physical therapy. Here’s a data-driven analysis of where we stand: 1️⃣ How Many PTs Do We Need? 🔍 Current Evidence suggests that, in civilian settings, approximately 9.5 physical therapists are necessary for every 10,000 people (APTA Workforce Analysis, 2020). In specialized populations, such as the military, this number may be higher due to increased injury risk and comprehensive service requirements (Warontherocks). 2️⃣ Licensed vs. Practicing PTs 💼 The APTA reported that as of 2019, there were 312,716 licensed PTs in the U.S. (APTA, 2020). 👩⚕️ Of these, about 225,350 were actively employed in 2022 (BLS). This indicates that around 87,366 PTs are potentially engaged in non-clinical roles, such as research, education, administration, or have retired. 3️⃣ The Non-Clinical Trend 📈 PTs transitioning to non-clinical roles is an evolving trend. Many physical therapists choose careers in education, consulting, research, or sales. Resources like The Non-Clinical PT highlight how these alternative paths are expanding. 📊 What Does This Mean for Patient Care? 👉 If approximately 9.5 PTs are needed per 10,000 people, the U.S. should maintain a balance that supports the population adequately. With the current active clinical workforce at 225,350, we need to ensure that this aligns with the U.S. population's needs. As PTs increasingly explore non-clinical roles, it’s vital to assess how this shift affects patient access and care quality. 🔗 Final Thought: Are we meeting the demand or facing a gap? These figures emphasize the importance of strategies to engage PTs in clinical practice and adapt to the evolving workforce trends. Let’s discuss how we, as a community, can address these challenges and continue providing high-quality care! 💬 I'd love to hear your thoughts on this trend! Are we meeting the current population needs or should we create policy to incentivize people going into the field? #PhysicalTherapy #HealthcareWorkforce #PTStatistics #HealthcareLeadership #PopulationHealth #WheredidweGO #nonclinical #PT

Did you learn about our latest research partners? Theratrak are so looking forward to sharing key insights after projects we’ve started with our latest research partner - A.T. Still University. The university is renowned for its commitment to whole-person healthcare, serving underserved communities, and integrating osteopathic principles with modern science. With more than 1,300 employees and an annual enrolment of over 3,900 students from 20 countries, ATSU is a beacon of excellence in healthcare education and research. The Theratrak and ATSU research partnership will focus on two key research projects: 📝 Longitudinal Study at a Pro Bono Clinic: 📝 This 12-month study will utilise Theratrak in a pro-bono clinic setting, offering a unique opportunity to assess the platform's impact on therapy outcomes in real-world conditions. 🎓 Capstone Project: 🎓 Aimed at delving deeper into the capabilities of Theratrak, this project will explore its potential to revolutionise therapy practices and outcomes, providing a deeper understanding of how digital tools can enhance the field of occupational therapy. ATSU's mission is to prepare highly competent professionals dedicated to improving community health, embracing diversity, and addressing the needs of underserved populations. Pictured: Left is Abbey Glenn, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Assistant Professor at ATSU, middle is Laura Simmons Theratrak Founder & OT and right Sue Dahl-Popolizio, Director of Research and Associate Professor at ATSU.

It’s incredibly rewarding to hear from experts like Kath Feely, who have a deep understanding of their field. While searching for one of her recent papers, I came across a presentation on the The Royal Children's Hospital website. Her insights were particularly striking, especially when she mentioned: "What we are missing is the consistent use of reported outcome measures, that is, how we collect data." I couldn’t agree more with her. In our interviews with clinicians from various disciplines, we found that each one captures data and writes notes differently, making it difficult to measure progress and communicate this progress with external stakeholders like cross-discipline allied health clinicians, government assessors, schools, and parents—especially those for whom English is not their first language. We can’t measure outcomes without standardizing data collection. And we certainly can’t train a model without having structured data. At the end of the day, we can’t measure outcomes without standardizing data collection. And we certainly can’t train a model without having structured data. AI is just a tool, and the quality of its output depends entirely on the cleanliness of our input. At IGNITE, Standarizing data is one of our core commitments so we can extend therapy outside clinical settings. ** The link to Kath's presentation: https://lnkd.in/gdkvZ7Kh #AlliedHealthClinicians #AlliedHealth #ChildrenWithSpecialNeeds #Startups #Founders #NDIS #DataStandarization #Outcomes #practiceManagementSoftware #DigitalHealth #LLM

Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy brain Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), They emphasize that health literacy can impact the comprehension, assimilation, and utilization of health care education and recommendations, and they urge clinicians to attend to health literacy when providing education and recommendations to individuals with TBI. Nationwide study made use of a multimedia self-response tool As part of a national multicenter study, the researchers surveyed 205 individuals with complicated mild, moderate, or severe TBI, 1 to 30 years post-injury. The Health Literacy Assessment Using Talking Touchscreen Technology (HealthLiTT), which incorporates sight, sound, and touch, was administered as an online survey to assess health literacy. For each of the 14 questions, participants could read the item or touch a button to hear the question read aloud. For some questions, the participant viewed a related image or graph. To respond, participants pressed a button corresponding to the answer they believed was correct. When a score of 55 was used as the cutoff, 31% of the sample demonstrated marginal/inadequate health literacy. "We are unable to determine whether the incidence of low health literacy in our sample was similar [to before the injury], a result of the injury, or due to injury-related impairments (e.g., memory changes) exacerbating preexisting low health literacy," the authors note. "Regardless, the percentage of our sample with low prose health literacy was considerably higher than estimates from the general (non-TBI) population." Certain demographic factors, but not TBI severity, affected health literacy Adequate health literacy was more likely among participants with more than a high school education than those with less formal education and among non-Hispanic white individuals compared with Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals. There was no significant difference in the odds of having adequate health literacy for those with complicated mild/moderate injury compared to those with severe injury. Dr. Sander and her colleagues note that education and race/ethnicity "may be serving as proxies for structural determinants of health, such as residential segregation influencing educational access and quality, educational exclusion, social class, structural racism, and economic and political inequalities that have downstream effects on the individual and their life experiences." #brain #tbi #injury #patients #memory #health #healthcare

Dear valuable connections, As I continue my Ph.D. journey, I could use your help. I'm seeking participants for my study! This study focuses on the experience of autistic children and their families in waiting environments of outpatient clinics. Among autistic children, outpatient services are one of the most utilized, with about six times more visits annually than non-autistic peers and twice as many as those with other developmental conditions. Despite these frequent healthcare visits, autistic individuals often report lower satisfaction and unmet needs compared to non-autistic individuals. Within this environment, the waiting period emerges as a pivotal aspect of the patient experience and a critical step in the care process that can pose a barrier for the rest of the visit and health outcomes. Stress and anxiety during this time can lead to behavioral disturbances, such as becoming anxious and agitated, engaging in repetitive behaviors not socially well-received, running around, screaming, harming others, physical withdrawal, and even physiological impacts such as an increase in blood pressure. Recognizing the significance of these challenges and the urgent need to improve the healthcare experience for autistic individuals, this project aims to explore environmental factors that could potentially mitigate anxiety and serve as coping resources. This research is a collaborative effort with Prisma Health aimed at addressing these issues by developing design principles and guidelines. We are looking for architects, healthcare design professionals, clinical staff, and child/parent dyads to participate in interviews. If you are interested, please check out the study information sheet attached to this post for more information. You can register to participate here: https://lnkd.in/dkehRvmi I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Feel free to share this post with your connections and colleagues. #autism #healthcare #design #architecture #children #prismahealth

🔬📚 We're excited to share that our lab's latest research, featuring the collaborative efforts of Dr. Michael Sobrepera, Julie Elfishawy, Nguyen Tuan Anh, Dr. Laura Prosser, and Dr. Michelle Johnson, has been published in Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation! 🎉 Here are the details: 🌟 Title:  Insights on Telecommunication Use by Rehabilitation Therapists Before, During, and Beyond COVID-19 📖 Objective: To determine if the use of telerehabilitation among rehabilitation therapists during the first 11 months of the COVID-19 pandemic increased, if therapists’ identified plans to continue use after the pandemic, and to understand challenges that therapists face in using telerehabilitation, and to evaluate viable use-cases for telerehabilitation. 🔍 Key Findings: Therapists used telerehabilitation more frequently during COVID-19 as compared with before COVID-19. Therapist use of video calls more than tripled (288.89% increase) during COVID-19. Speech therapists were far more likely to adopt telerehabilitation than physical therapists or occupational therapists. 18.9% of therapists planned to use video-based remote communication with patients after COVID-19. 31% of therapists who had not previously used telerehabilitation prior to the pandemic anticipated using it post-pandemic. Most therapists (88%) believed that discussion-based activities could be done remotely. 🎯 Conclusions: COVID-19 has affected the way therapists interact with patients. These changes may have lasting effect on patient interactions and a perceived potential for future use of telerehabilitation is evident. Therapists who had already made use of remote communication had more optimistic outlooks on the future utility of these mediums, indicating that exposure favors future use. Therapists anticipate a potential increase in utilization of Video-Based Telerehabilitation post-pandemic but have faced and expect to face challenges in use of telerehabilitation. While disparities and obstacles to access pose challenges, the progress made during COVID-19 is promising. We're grateful for the support of our collaborators and funding sources. You can read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gHvXBC-9 Thank you for your continued support! Stay tuned for more updates from our lab. 💡🔬 #Research #Science #Publication

How do we improve physician retention? ELAM executive director Nancy Spector, ELUM Julie Silver, MD, and colleagues discuss the various stay factors that help to address this issue in the Journal of Hospital Medicine in an article titled “Enhancing belonging and other stay factors to improve physician retention.”