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Impact of a clinician-directed educational program on communicating with patients regarding gun violence at two community urban healthcare centers
In this quality-improvement study, the authors investigated an educational program designed to help clinicians talk to their patients about gun violence, prevention, and available resources to support and treat those impacted by gun violence.
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Improving vascular access knowledge and assessment skill of hemodialysis staff
The study’s purpose is to determine the effect of an advanced vascular access educational module presented to hemodialysis nurses and technicians, focusing on physical examination findings to identify a dialysis access at risk for malfunction.
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Modeling the importance of physician training in practice location for Ohio otolaryngologists
This analysis aims to identify factors that lead otolaryngologists to a respective practice location, and if any of that influence comes from where otolaryngologists completed their medical education.
J Osteopath Med; 125(4): 213-223
The rise of advanced practice provider independence bills: a misguided attempt to address the physician shortage
In this commentary, the authors outline the ramifications that are likely to occur in states such as Montana that enact legislation that expands the scope of practice for nonphysicians.
J Osteopath Med; 124(12): 555-558
Alcohol consumption among older adults in the United States amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the 2017–2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
The objective of this study is to determine whether heavy alcohol consumption and binge drinking increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in older adults in the United States.
J Osteopath Med; 125(2): 95-100
Feasibility of a cinematic-virtual reality training program about opioid use disorder for osteopathic medical students: a single-arm pre–post study
The aim of this study was to assess changes in stigma toward opioid use disorder (OUD) and empathy before and after an online cinematic virtual reality training program on OUD.
J Osteopath Med; 124(11): 509-516
Associations of clinical personnel characteristics and telemedicine practices
This study aims to assess the use of telemedicine by physicians in 2021, based on four demographics utilizing the National Electronic Health Record Survey (NEHRS): physician age, sex, specialty, and training.
J Osteopath Med; 124(10): 455-462
The establishment of conscientious monopolies in rural communities
The authors discuss some of the unique ramifications that are likely to occur when rural providers invoke conscientious objection in their medical practice and how this can in turn establish conscientious monopolies for the members of their communities.
J Osteopath Med; 124(8): 377-378
Comorbidities associated with symptoms of subjective cognitive decline in individuals aged 45–64
This study examined correlations between identified dementia comorbidities and subjective cognitive decline (the self-reported presence of worsening memory loss or confusion) in individuals ages 45–64 years.
J Osteopath Med; 124(6): 277-283
Telehealth in opioid use disorder treatment: policy considerations for expanding access to care
This commentary aims to provide safe and pragmatic suggestions to lawmakers in the realm of telehealth policy, with a specific focus on opioid use disorder treatment.
J Osteopath Med; 124(4): 179-181