NMM/OMT
Livio Molinari, DO; Luca Mingrone, DO; and Emanuele Novelli, DO
This scoping review evaluates the efficacy of OMT in elderly patients by analyzing selected studies that specifically explore its effects on balance, quality of life, and pain management.
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
John C. Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA; Hanna Lewis, BS; Kaylee Dahl, BS; Branden Adams, BS; and Subhash Aryal, PhD
This study aimed to compare the outcomes of patients with chronic low back pain treated by osteopathic and allopathic physicians in the United States utilizing a pragmatic design reflecting medical care in real-world settings, including an assessment of potential mediators of osteopathic medical care.
Medical Education
Lillee Gelinas, DNP, RN, CPPS; Amany K. Hassan, PhD; Janet Lieto, DO, FACOFP, CPPS; and Albert H. Yurvati, DO, PhD, CPPS
The objective of this study was to determine if the implementation of an advanced mandatory 2-week patient safety course, leading to the attainment of the Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS™) credential, can yield a measurable impact on medical students’ patient safety knowledge entering into residency.