In the realm of mental health care, telemental health services have emerged as a powerful tool. They tackle significant hurdles in delivering mental health support. To fully harness their potential, it is crucial to encourage more patients to use these services. However, there is a notable gap in understanding what drives patients to use or avoid telemental health se...
Occupational therapy (OT) is a crucial part of mental health care. But when it comes to early psychosis, its role is not as clear. A recent effort aimed to map out what we know about OT in early psychosis treatment. This involved a deep dive into existing research. The goal was to see how OT fits into the bigger picture of helping people through their first psychotic...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in how children access health care. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was a big deal. It made sure that kids could keep their Medicaid coverage without interruptions. This was a game-changer for many families. It ensured that children had steady access to health services during a time of great...
Health workers are always on the go. They need to keep learning to stay sharp. That's where apps like Doctor-to-Doctor (D2D) come in. D2D is a mobile app designed to support continuous learning in healthcare. This kind of learning is often called continuing medical education. One big question is how often health workers use these apps. The time spent on the app each ...
The world of cancer surgery is changing. It is not just about cutting out tumors anymore. Doctors are now looking at how to make surgery better for patients and more efficient for hospitals. This is where value-based health care comes in. It is a way of thinking that puts the patient first. It asks, "How can we make sure patients get the best care possible, whil...
The idea of receiving hospital-level care at home is not new. It has been around for a while and is known as Hospital-at-Home. Traditionally, this meant doctors and nurses visiting patients in their homes for check-ups and treatments. This approach has been quite successful. However, things started to change rapidly with the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, remote consul...
The landscape of Window Rock, Arizona, is a mix of tan and deep-red hues, dotted with homes and juniper trees. This is where Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren stood with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They were discussing the health needs of the Navajo people. Nygren wanted Kennedy to see the outdated health center, a stark reminder of the...
Suicide is a serious issue that affects many people. Most people who take their own lives see a healthcare provider in the year before their death. This fact highlights the need for suicide prevention efforts in all medical settings, not just mental health clinics. Screening and assessing suicide risk is a crucial part of managing a patient's mental health. One i...
Healthcare is a big deal. It's not just about doctors and nurses. There's a whole other side to it. The administrative costs are a huge part of the healthcare system. These are the costs that come from running the system, not from treating patients. This includes things like billing, insurance, and paperwork. These costs are a big problem. They make healthcare more ...
Oral cancer often starts with changes in the mouth that might seem minor. These changes are called oral potentially malignant disorders. They are crucial to spot early because they can turn into cancer. The usual way to diagnose oral cancer is by taking a small piece of tissue from a suspicious area and looking at it under a microscope. This is called a biopsy. Ther...