18 research outputs found
Vaccine-preventable diseases and foreign-born populations
Foreign-born individuals account for over 12% of the U.S. population, according to the most recent census data. Since many vaccine-preventable outbreaks in the U.S. have been correlated with disease importation, Congress has mandated vaccinations for numerous immigrant populations. It is essential for primary care physicians to be knowledgeable on the unique immunization-related needs of foreign-born individuals, to recognize some of the cultural and linguistic challenges that immigrants have accessing healthcare, and remember to use each medical encounter as an opportunity to provide necessary vaccinations
Improving Resulted Hemoglobin A1c Rates: A Feasibility Study for Point-of-Care Hemoglobin A1c Testing at an Urban Family Medicine Office
Study Aims: Our practice’s goal is to increase the number of up to date hemoglobin A1c for diabetic patients seen at JFMA in order to help improve glycemic control The aim of this study is to see if point of care (POC) hemoglobin A1C is a feasible way to increase the number of up to date hemoglobin A1C. We looked at various factors including timing, training, and flow.https://jdc.jefferson.edu/patientsafetyposters/1037/thumbnail.jp
Normalized Healthcare Utilization Among Refugees Resettled in Philadelphia, 2007-2016
Background/Purpose: About 70,000 new refugees are resettled in the United States each year, of which approximately 600 are resettled in Philadelphia. This project seeks to better understand the patterns of healthcare utilization, including primary care, emergency, and hospitalization, among refugees resettled in Philadelphia, PA, between 2007 and 2016.
Methods: Demographic and healthcare utilization data for 1,144 refugees seen at Jefferson Family Medical Associates were compiled from the Jefferson Longitudinal Refugee Health Registry. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographic characteristics of the refugee population. Negative binomial count regressions were used to test for significant correlations between major demographic variables and healthcare utilization.
Results: Refugees had an average of 7.24 (SD = 9.35) and a median of 4 primary care visits. Visits rates were highest during the first eight months post resettlement and declined significantly after expiration of Refugee Medical Assistance. Country of origin and year of arrival were significantly associated with differing rates of healthcare utilization.
Discussion: Overall, refugees utilized primary healthcare services at a slightly higher rate than the U.S. average. There are differences in utilization among various sub-populations within the refugee community. Future studies should further explore these differences in healthcare utilization patterns among recently resettled refugees
On-Site Test Collection Intervention Improves Lead Screening Rates at an Urban Family Medicine Practice
Study Aims:
Examine the effect of on-site lead screening collection on resulted lead screening rates.https://jdc.jefferson.edu/patientsafetyposters/1018/thumbnail.jp
Barriers and Facilitators To Cervical Cancer Screening Among Iraqi Refugees Resettled in Philadelphia: A Qualitative Analysis of Patient and Provider Perceptions
Oral presentation at the 6th Annual North American Refugee Health Conference, Niagara Falls, New York.
Research Questions:
1. What is the prevalence of cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening among recently resettled refugees seen at Jefferson\u27s Center for Refugee Health?
2. Are patient-and provider-identified barriers to cervical cancer screening at CRH consistent with those identified in previous research efforts?
3. What are patient-and provider identified facilitators to cervical cancer screening for Iraqi refugee women
Comprehensive Refugee Health Surveillance in Philadelphia: A Combined Resettlement and Clinical Patient Registry
Oral presentation at the 6th Annual North American Refugee Health Conference, Niagara Falls, New York.
Goal:
To improve the success of refugee resettlement and health outcomes in Philadelphia by establishing a multi-agency registry with social services and clinical measures
Vaccine Grand Rounds
Outline
Review practice data
Discuss individual vaccines Shingles Meningitis B Influenza Pneumococcal
Epic and vaccine orderin
Jefferson Family and Community Medicine Vaccine Update 2017
Objectives:
Highlight important vaccine changes/updates in 2017 vaccine schedule Pediatric/Adolescent Adult
Review practice data on vaccine efficacy compared to regional and national goals
Vaccine ordering in EPIC
Discuss in further detail Flu PCV13/Pneumovax Meningococcus HPV
Quiz!!
Presentation: 43:2
JFMA Vaccine Update 2016
Objectives: Highlight important vaccine changes/updates in 2016 vaccine schedule for adults and pediatric/adolescent Review practice data on vaccine efficacy compared to regional and national goals Discuss in further detail: Flu and PCV13/Pneumovax
Presentation: 42:2