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Medicine, General & Internal
Ramin Asgary, Elena Beideck, Rosanna Naderi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate diabetes control among homeless individuals and its associated factors. The results showed that homeless individuals were more likely to have inadequately managed diabetes, with higher average HbA1c levels. Domiciled status, older age, and non-Hispanic/Latino ethnicity were associated with well-managed diabetes. Interventions targeting subgroups should be implemented in shelters or shelter-clinics to improve diabetes control.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah E. Roth, Ben Gronowski, Kyle G. Jones, Rachel A. Smith, Sonya Kauffman Smith, Keri B. Vartanian, Bill J. Wright
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of the Providence Diabetes Collective Impact Initiative (DCII) on access to medical and social services. The DCII employed both clinical and social determinants of health (SDoH) strategies and was associated with improvements in diabetes education, SDoH screening, and virtual primary care utilization.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ashby F. Walker, Nicolas Cuttriss, Michael J. Haller, Korey K. Hood, Matthew J. Gurka, Stephanie L. Filipp, Claudia Anez-Zabala, Katarina Yabut, Xanadu Roque, Jessie J. Wong, Linda Baer, Lauren Figg, Angelina Bernier, Sarah Westen, Eugene Lewit, Eleni Sheehan, Marina Basina, Rayhan Lal, Jennifer Maizel, David M. Maahs
Summary: The ECHO T1D pilot program demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of using tele-education to improve PCPs' abilities to manage patients with T1D, especially in medically underserved communities where specialists are not readily accessible.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara Guillen-Aguinaga, Luis Forga, Antonio Brugos-Larumbe, Francisco Guillen-Grima, Laura Guillen-Aguinaga, Ines Aguinaga-Ontoso
Summary: The study shows that T2D patients have a higher probability of hospital admissions for cardiovascular events when they belong to a GPP cluster with poor control of HbA1C. This highlights the importance of the quality of care for diabetic patients in preventing cardiovascular events.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
David H. Jiang, Patrick J. O'Connor, Nathalie Huguet, Sherita Hill Golden, Rozalina G. McCoy
Summary: The proliferation of diabetes quality measures in the US has increased the measurement burden without improving care or health outcomes. The current measures do not represent or incentivize goal achievement in all domains necessary for optimal diabetes care. Recommendations include adopting new measures, modernizing existing ones, using a subset as top-line measures for reporting and reimbursement, and using others for evaluative purposes to identify and address care quality gaps.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Shaheen Shiraz Kurani, Michelle A. Lampman, Shealeigh A. Funni, Rachel E. Giblon, Jonathan W. Inselman, Nilay D. Shah, Summer Allen, David Rushlow, Rozalina G. McCoy
Summary: This cross-sectional study revealed that patients living in more deprived and rural areas were significantly less likely to attain high-quality diabetes care compared with those living in less deprived and urban areas. The findings emphasize the need for geographically targeted population health management efforts by health systems, public health agencies, and payers.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ananta Addala, Stephanie L. Filipp, Lauren E. Figg, Claudia Anez-Zabala, Rayhan A. Lal, Matthew J. Gurka, Michael J. Haller, David M. Maahs, Ashby F. Walker
Summary: Through the tele-education model Project ECHO Diabetes, primary care providers have reported improved confidence and ability in managing diabetes, particularly in prescribing and managing diabetes technology.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Amy D. Lu, Elise Gunzburger, Thomas J. Glorioso, William B. Smith, Rachael R. Kenney, Mary A. Whooley, P. Michael Ho
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing a longitudinal virtual primary care program on diabetes care. Results showed that patients with diabetes who participated in the virtual care program had better outcomes in terms of lower HbA1C levels and increased prescription of statins, ACE/ARBs, and completed microalbuminuria testing.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Grace Xiong, Nattaly E. Greene, Harry M. Lightsey, Alexander M. Crawford, Brendan M. Striano, Andrew K. Simpson, Andrew J. Schoenfeld
Summary: Healthcare disparities have been well documented in the field of orthopaedics, and the widespread implementation of telemedicine may worsen these disparities. This study compared the use of telemedicine among different racial and ethnic minorities, non-English speakers, and patients insured through Medicaid during a 10-week period after the implementation of telemedicine in 2020 with in-person visits during a similar time period in 2019, revealing significant disparities based on race or ethnicity, language, and insurance type.
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Summary: The American Diabetes Association's Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes provide comprehensive recommendations and guidelines for diabetes care, as well as tools for evaluating care quality. The Professional Practice Committee is responsible for updating these standards, and readers can provide feedback on the standards through the organization's website.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Janani Ramachandran, Stephanie L. Mayne, Mary Kate Kelly, Maura Powell, Katie E. Mcpeak, George Dalembert, Brian P. Jenssen, Alexander G. Fiks
Summary: The study found that neighborhood conditions have a significant impact on child health outcomes. By using electronic health records, the researchers examined the association between the Childhood Opportunity Index (COI) and various health metrics in pediatric primary care. The findings highlight the importance of understanding these associations in order to identify communities in need of additional support and promote child well-being.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jung-Im Shin, Dan Wang, Gail Fernandes, Natalie Daya, Morgan E. Grams, Sherita H. Golden, Swapnil Rajpathak, Elizabeth Selvin
Summary: The proportion of U.S. adults with diabetes receiving ADA guideline-recommended care increased over the past decade, especially among those aged 65 and older. However, there was no significant change in the proportion of patients receiving recommended care in the 40-64 and 20-39 age groups.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Bruce E. Landon, Jukka-Pekka Onnela, Laurie Meneades, A. James O'Malley, Nancy L. Keating
Summary: This study examines differences in specialist referral patterns by race among Medicare beneficiaries, showing that Black patients are shared with fewer specialists by primary care physicians compared to White patients.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Martina Ambroz, Marit Geelink, Kirsten P. J. Smits, Sieta T. de Vries, Petra Denig
Summary: Sex disparities in medication prescribing were observed among patients with type 2 diabetes, including less use of statins and potential undertreatment with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors (RAAS-i) in females.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Summary: The ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes provides recommendations for diabetes care, treatment goals, and guidelines for evaluating care quality. The ADA Professional Practice Committee is responsible for updating the standards annually.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bonny Yee-Man Wong, Tai-Hing Lam, Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai, Man Ping Wang, Sai-Yin Ho
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived benefits for families among Chinese adults in Hong Kong were mainly related to physical health, mental health, and relationships, while perceived harms included mental health, relationships, and decreased family income. Respondents with higher socioeconomic status reported more benefits in family health and relationships, while those with lower status reported more harm in family income. Further research on the dynamics of these benefits and harms is needed, along with urgent and additional assistance for underprivileged families and at-risk individuals to reduce inequities during the pandemic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuying Sun, Samantha S. W. Fung, Patrick K. W. Man, Alice N. T. Wan, Sunita Stewart, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho
Summary: Our study showed that a brief, single 2-hour HAPA-based workshop was effective in promoting fruit and vegetable intake in parents, resulting in a significant increase in intake in the FV arm compared to the MALC arm.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo-Wen Chen, Wei-Jie Gong, Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai, Shirley Man-Man Sit, Sai-Yin Ho, Man-Ping Wang, Nancy Xiaonan Yu, Tai-Hing Lam
Summary: The study identified three distinct patterns: indifferent (66.37%), harm (13.28%), and benefit (20.35%). Compared with the indifferent subgroup, the harm subgroup was younger, less happy, and had increased drinking, and hence might be at higher risk, whereas the benefit subgroup was more likely to be female, live with one or more cohabitants, have postsecondary education, be happier, and have decreased drinking, and could be more adaptive.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shirley Man-Man Sit, Wei-Jie Gong, Sai-Yin Ho, Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai, Bonny Yee-Man Wong, Man-Ping Wang, Tai-Hing Lam
Summary: This study examined the associations between COVID-19 information sharing methods, sociodemographic characteristics, perceived benefits of information communication and technology (ICT) methods, and family communication quality and well-being. The findings showed that using both traditional methods and ICTs for information sharing was associated with perceived benefits and better family communication quality and well-being. Sociodemographic differences in COVID-19 information sharing using ICTs were observed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Yuying Sun, Man Ping Wang, Yee Tak Derek Cheung, Sai Yin Ho, Tzu Tsun Luk, Shengzhi Zhao, Yongda Socrates Wu, Bonny Yee-Man Wong, Xue Weng, Jianjiu Chen, Xiaoyu Zhang, Lok Tung Leung, Kin Yeung Chak, Tai Hing Lam
Summary: The overall tobacco use decreased after the first two waves of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong. A greater proportion of cigarette users decreased use than HTP and e-cigarette users. The decrease in tobacco use was mainly due to extended stay at home, health considerations, and mask-wearing, while increased use was for passing time and releasing stress.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shirley Man-Man Sit, Ellen Ng, Hilary Pui-Yee Ho, Peony Cheuk-Yeuk Wong, Man-Ping Wang, Sai-Yin Ho, Tai-Hing Lam, Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai
Summary: Mindfulness-based art therapy has been shown to improve psychological well-being. This study explored the transition from face-to-face to online Zentangle workshops and analyzed participants' feedback and the acceptability of online approaches. The results showed high satisfaction among participants in both face-to-face and online workshops, and the online approach was found to facilitate convenient learning of Zentangle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yongda Socrates Wu, Hiu Laam Chan, Sai Yin Ho, Sheng Zhi Zhao, Tzu Tsun Luk, Tai Hing Lam, Man Ping Wang
Summary: This study investigated the use of Facebook to sell heated tobacco products (HTPs) in Hong Kong, despite being illegal. The findings revealed that Facebook pages were utilized as dedicated stores to promote and sell HTPs, including heating devices, accessories, and illicit tobacco sticks, in a non-official market.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei-Jie Gong, Daniel Yee-Tak Fong, Man-Ping Wang, Tai-Hing Lam, Thomas Wai-Hung Chung, Sai-Yin Ho
Summary: Skipping breakfast, especially eating breakfast away from home, is associated with adolescent emotional/behavioral problems, particularly in younger and underweight children. Increasing home breakfast may reduce emotional/behavioral problems and improve psychosocial health if the associations are causal.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Yongda Socrates Wu, Yee Tak Derek Cheung, Sai Yin Ho, Henry Sau Chai Tong, Vienna Wai Yin Lai, Tai Hing Lam, Man Ping Wang
Summary: The study found that perceptions of reduced harm and effectiveness for quitting combustible cigarettes (CCs) of heated tobacco products (HTPs) are associated with lower support for regulations and a total ban on sale in Hong Kong.
Article
Substance Abuse
Xiaoyu Zhang, Yuying Sun, Yee Tak Derek Cheung, Man Ping Wang, Yongda Socrates Wu, Kin Yeung Chak, Jianjiu Chen, Lok Tung Leung, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho
Summary: This study found that users of heated tobacco products had lower levels of exhaled CO and similar levels of saliva cotinine compared to conventional cigarette smokers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hilary Pui-Yee Ho, Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai, Ricky Yu-Kwong Kwok, Tai-On Kwok, Edward Chow, Teresa Yip, Wai-Yan Tang, Kam-Wing Leung, Eliza Lam, Kam-Yin Lam, Terry Shuk-Yin Tsui, Wai-Fong Lok, Pui-Wah Yam, Shuk-Fong Wong, Chiu-Man Wong, Kerin Kwok-Wing Cham, Bonny Yee-Man Wong, Sai-Yin Ho, Man-Ping Wang, Tai-Hing Lam
Summary: This study examined the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in family services, as well as its perceived benefits and barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. The results showed a significant increase in the use of ICT in family services, providing more convenient and accessible services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siu Long Chau, Yongda Wu, Man Ping Wang, Sai Yin Ho
Summary: Passive and forced drinking harm was prevalent but less recognized in Chinese adolescents. We educated adolescents on such harm to reduce their intention to drink.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Tianqi Chen, Lijun Wang, Yee Tak Derek Cheung, Man Ping Wang, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho
Summary: This study investigated the perceived risk and changes in cigarette, e-cigarette, and heated tobacco product use in relation to COVID-19 among adolescent tobacco users in Hong Kong. The results showed that adolescents generally perceived higher risks of COVID-19 from using cigarettes compared to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. Changes in tobacco use during the pandemic included both increased and reduced consumption, with e-cigarette use being less affected.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yuying Sun, Zhihui Wang, Shengzhi Sun, Lu Cui, Xiaoquan Zhu, Sai Yin Ho, Shige Qi
Summary: Cognitive stimulating activities and a healthy lifestyle are associated with less cognitive impairment, regardless of APOE epsilon 4 carrier status. However, the associations between lifestyle factors and cognitive impairment varied by APOE epsilon 4 carrier status. Specifically, community activities showed multiplicative and additive interactions with APOE epsilon 4 carrier status.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Michelle Man Tung Suen, Agnes Yuen Kwan Lai, Man Ping Wang, Daniel Sai Yin Ho, Tai Hing Lam
Summary: The i-TLS platform, developed under the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, has been found to be acceptable and impactful in facilitating the use of ICT in family services. The platform provides training, learning, and sharing components, attracting a significant number of social workers who actively engage in the modules and resources provided. Users' satisfaction with i-TLS has increased over time.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)