scholarly journals Leveraging Science to Advance Health Equity: A Regional Health Policy Research Center’s Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supp2) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kisha B. Holden ◽  
Jammie Hopkins ◽  
Allyson Belton ◽  
Klahe Butty ◽  
Derrick C. Tabor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Minority Health ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Regional Health ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Collaborative Structure

Advancing health equity and reducing disparities through evidence-based policy research requires the expertise, insights, and active participation of various policy stakeholders – particularly those represent­ing vulnerable populations who may be disproportionately affected by such policies. Unfortunately, there are few sustainable settings for these diverse stakeholders to convene, share their knowledge, develop and execute research in a collaborative fashion, and effectively translate evidence-based findings. The development of a health policy-focused center supports the collaborative structure needed to present a unified, multi-disciplinary approach toward informing health policy. The Transdisci­plinary Collaborative Center for Health Disparities Research (TCC) at Morehouse School of Medicine (U54MD008173) was funded in 2012 by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Dispari­ties (NIMHD) as an innovative approach for conducting health policy research and disseminating evidence-based science to diverse stakeholders. This article provides an overview of the research projects, pilot project programs, infrastructure cores, com­munications, and strategic dissemination activities supported by the TCC. Ethn Dis. 2019;29(Suppl 2):323-328; doi:10.18865/ed.29.S2.323

scholarly journals Reducing Health Disparities to Promote Health Equity through Policy Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supp2) ◽  
pp. 321-322
Author(s):  
Eliseo J. Perez-Stable ◽  
Michael Sayre
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Scientific Inquiry ◽  
Minority Health ◽  
National Level ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Supplement Issue ◽  
Special Supplement ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Existing Data

Health policy research aligns with the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). Understanding the effects of a policy change at a local, state or national level that impacts health requires setting up data collection or accessing existing data to evaluate impact at a population health level. The translational work in  the current special supplement issue of Ethnicity & Disease is a powerful and essential approach in optimizing scientific inquiry that supports increasing awareness and selected strategies for cultivating the lives of vulnerable and underserved individuals, families, and communities.

scholarly journals The Future of Health Equity in America: Addressing the Multiple, Intersecting Determinants of Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supp2) ◽  
pp. 343-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel E. Dawes
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Health Inequities ◽  
The United States ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future

 Even though health equity is a key compo­nent of the transforming journey of health that our nation is embarking on, little has been done to trans-disciplinarily coordinate health policy research and collaboratively address issues driving health inequities. This article examines the past and present health policy issues affecting health equity in the United States and discusses the need to ad­dress the multiple, intersecting determinants of health in order to fully realize health equity and eliminate health disparities in the future. Ethn Dis. 2019;29(Suppl 2): 343- 344; doi:10.18865/ed.29.S2.343.

The Red Legs RATED tool to improve diagnosis of lower limb cellulitis in the emergency department

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. S22-S29
Author(s):  
Gillian O'Brien ◽  
Patricia White
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
User Friendly

Background: Lower limb cellulitis poses a significant burden for the Irish healthcare system. Accurate diagnosis is difficult, with a lack of validated evidence-based tools and treatment guidelines, and difficulties distinguishing cellulitis from its imitators. It has been suggested that around 30% of suspected lower limb cellulitis is misdiagnosed. An audit of 132 patients between May 2017 and May 2018 identified a pattern of misdiagnosis in approximately 34% of this cohort. Objective: The aim of this pilot project was to develop a streamlined service for those presenting to the emergency department with red legs/suspected cellulitis, through introduction of the ‘Red Leg RATED’ tool for clinicians. Method: The tool was developed and introduced to emergency department clinicians. Individuals (n=24) presenting with suspected cellulitis over 4 weeks in 2018 were invited to participate in data gathering. Finally, clinician questionnaire feedback regarding the tool was evaluated. Results: Fourteen participants consented, 6 female and 8 male with mean age of 65 years. The tool identified 50% (n=7) as having cellulitis, of those 57% (n=4) required admission, 43% (n=3) were discharged. The remainder who did not have cellulitis (n=7) were discharged. Before introduction of the tool, all would typically have been admitted to hospital for further assessment and management of suspected lower limb cellulitis. Overall, 72% (n=10) of patients who initially presented with suspected cellulitis were discharged, suggesting positive impact of the tool. Clinician feedback suggested all were satisfied with the tool and contents. Conclusion: The Red Leg RATED tool is user friendly and impacts positively on diagnosis treatment and discharge. Further evaluation is warranted.

Introducing Lifestyle Medicine Within the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110078
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Drost ◽  
Pauline H. Lucas ◽  
David C. Patchett ◽  
Melissa R. Hatley ◽  
Daniel C. Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mayo Clinic ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
The United States ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Medicine ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Specialty Practice ◽  
Value Model ◽  
Sustainable Health

Purpose: High-value care is becoming increasingly important as the United States shifts toward a more sustainable health care system. Lifestyle medicine (LM) may be the highest-value model of care. Surprisingly, however, it is taught in a minority of medical schools. In this article, we describe a pilot project of introducing a brief LM course taught within the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. The main purpose of the course was to introduce the students to LM as a specialty practice and to provide students with foundational knowledge of the pillars of LM. Results: Students reported improved personal health habits and increased confidence in LM competencies.

scholarly journals FDA’s Strategies to Close the Health Equity Gap among Diverse Populations

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110002
Author(s):  
Jovonni Spinner ◽  
RADM Richardae Araojo
Keyword(s):  
Health Equity ◽  
Minority Health ◽  
Diverse Populations

This commentary provides an overview of the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.

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