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J Natl Med Assoc ; 116(2 Pt 1): 202-208, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38311536

ABSTRACT

Stroke incidence is higher and stroke outcomes are poorer in Black patients compared to White patients. Poststroke pain, however, is not a well understood stroke outcome. Using the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program database, we hypothesized that the dataset would demonstrate proportionately higher relative risk of poststroke pain in the Black poststroke patient population compared to the White poststroke patient population. However, our analysis showed that Black stroke patients were diagnosed with poststroke pain at a similar rate as White stroke patients. As our results are not consistent with other poststroke outcomes in the literature, this study identifies a potentially underdiagnosed patient population, highlighting the need for further research.


Subject(s)
Population Health , Stroke , Humans , Black or African American , Pain , Stroke/complications , Stroke/diagnosis , Stroke/epidemiology , United States , White
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JAAPA ; 36(11): 37-41, 2023 Nov 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37884037

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: Medical journals from the 1800s described differences in disease susceptibility, skin thickness, and pain tolerance among races. These misconceptions about biologic differences, the historical exploitation of minorities in research, and implicit biases among healthcare workers have all affected patient care. Discrepancies still exist in pain assessment and management for minority patients compared with their White counterparts and lead to poor health outcomes. By implementing specific changes in policy and practice, including standardization, implicit bias training, and building a diverse workforce, clinicians can begin to provide care that more equitably manages pain for all patients, regardless of race.


Subject(s)
Healthcare Disparities , Pain , Humans , Attitude of Health Personnel , Health Personnel , Minority Groups
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JAAPA ; 36(7): 44-45, 2023 07 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37368853
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J Physician Assist Educ ; 33(3): 179-184, 2022 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35998048

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: The objectives of this study were to: (1) describe attitudes of health professional trainees for conducting routine screening for suicidal ideation with adolescents; (2) identify the relationship between intention to conduct suicide risk assessments and behavioral attitudes, norm referents, and behavioral control; and (3) investigate the relationship between intention to conduct these assessments and self-reported clinic behavior. METHODS: Second-year physician assistant (PA) students and pediatric residents (MD) at 3 universities voluntarily completed an anonymous cross-sectional questionnaire. The questionnaire was guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior and included items about previous experience with suicide. Pearson correlation and multivariable linear regression were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: There were usable and complete data for 105 respondents (n = 105). The sample included PA students (89.52%, n = 94) and pediatric residents (10.48%, n = 11). Trainees were significantly more likely to have higher intention to conduct suicide risk assessments when they reported greater behavioral control (Std. ß = 0.34, p <0.001) and reported suicide being discussed during previous clinic visits as a student/resident (Std. ß = 0.21, p = 0.03), controlling for profession, race, behavioral attitudes, and norm referents. Trainees were significantly more likely to report conducting suicide risk assessments when they had greater behavioral control (Std. ß = 0.27, p = 0.01) and greater intention to conduct these assessments (Std. ß = 0.21, p = 0.03), controlling for profession, race, behavioral attitudes, and norm referents. DISCUSSION: Second-year PA students and pediatric residents support screening adolescents for suicide risk. Training on methods to increase behavioral control may increase rates of screenings.


Subject(s)
Physician Assistants , Sexually Transmitted Diseases , Suicide Prevention , Adolescent , Attitude , Child , Cross-Sectional Studies , Humans , Physician Assistants/education , Primary Health Care , Students
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JAAPA ; 32(12): 14-20, 2019 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31714344

ABSTRACT

Low back pain in adolescents is a common complaint in primary care. With an average prevalence rate of 40%, adolescent low back pain correlates with greater healthcare use, higher incidences of adult back pain, and negative effects on overall well-being. A thorough history and physical examination can increase early detection and accurate diagnosis while ensuring the judicious use of diagnostic modalities. Although underlying serious pathology is rare in adolescents with low back pain, clinicians should recognize specific signs and symptoms that necessitate urgent evaluation and intervention. This article emphasizes the value of using a thorough history and physical examination to guide the initial diagnostic workup and to enhance the early detection and accurate diagnosis of adolescents who present with low back pain.


Subject(s)
Low Back Pain/diagnosis , Medical History Taking , Physical Examination , Adolescent , Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Intervertebral Disc Degeneration/complications , Intervertebral Disc Degeneration/diagnosis , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/complications , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/diagnosis , Low Back Pain/etiology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Medical Oncology , Orthopedics , Radiography , Referral and Consultation , Rheumatology , Sarcoma, Ewing/complications , Sarcoma, Ewing/diagnosis , Scoliosis/complications , Scoliosis/diagnosis , Spinal Cord Neoplasms/complications , Spinal Cord Neoplasms/diagnosis , Spinal Neoplasms/complications , Spinal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/complications , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/diagnosis , Spondylolisthesis/complications , Spondylolisthesis/diagnosis , Spondylolysis/complications , Spondylolysis/diagnosis , Sprains and Strains/complications , Sprains and Strains/diagnosis , Young Adult
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JAAPA ; 29(9): 49-50, 2016 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27575905
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