Diagnostic colonoscopy completion after abnormal fecal immunochemical testing and quality of tests used at 8 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southern California: Opportunities for improving screening outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32440
Abstract: The effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening with fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) of stool blood depends on high rates of colonoscopy follow‐up for abnormal FITs and the use of high‐quality tests. This study characterized colonoscopy referral… read more here.
Keywords: southern california; qualified health; fecal immunochemical; quality tests ... See more keywords
Examining readiness for implementing practice changes in federally qualified health centers: A rapid qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcop.23041
Abstract: Implementing evidence-based interventions remains slow in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). The purpose of this study is to qualitatively examine the R = MC2 (Readiness = motivation × innovation specific capacity × general capacity) heuristic subcomponents in the context of implementing general and… read more here.
Keywords: readiness; health centers; practice; federally qualified ... See more keywords
Use of Evidence-Based Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Federally Qualified Health Centers
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-018-0520-2
Abstract: While colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates have been increasing in the general population, rates are considerably lower in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which serve a large proportion of uninsured and medically vulnerable patients. Efforts… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; colorectal cancer; health; federally qualified ... See more keywords
Assessing Knowledge and Experience of Integrated Behavioral Health among Patients with Limited English Proficiency at a Diverse, Urban Federally Qualified Health Center
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01319-z
Abstract: Integrated behavioral health (IBH) embeds behavioral health clinicians in primary care settings to improve access and quality of care. This study investigates whether co-located IBH impacts knowledge and experiences of behavioral healthcare, particularly for individuals… read more here.
Keywords: behavioral health; health; limited english; federally qualified ... See more keywords
Racial Bias Correlates with States Having Fewer Health Professional Shortage Areas and Fewer Federally Qualified Community Health Center Sites
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01223-0
Abstract: Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHCs), serving Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), are fixtures of the healthcare safety net and are central to healthcare delivery for African Americans and other marginalized Americans. Anti-African American bias,… read more here.
Keywords: bias; community health; health; qualified community ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Implementing Group Well Baby/Well Woman Dyad Care at Federally Qualified Health Centers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2017.09.011
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Group care has been shown to be effective for delivery of infant well child care. Centering Parenting (CP) is a model of group dyad care for mothers and infants. CP might improve quality and… read more here.
Keywords: qualified health; dyad care; group; care ... See more keywords
Opportunity for interprofessional collaborative care-findings from a sample of federally qualified health center patients in the Midwest.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2017.07.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) frequently serve more socio-economically disadvantaged populations; existing literature suggests that underserved groups are more likely to experience various chronic physical and mental health conditions. FQHC patients may have significant… read more here.
Keywords: satisfaction; qualified health; interprofessional collaborative; health ... See more keywords
Telebehavioral health at a federally qualified health center pre- and peri-COVID-19.
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DOI: 10.1037/ser0000776
Abstract: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a safety net for low-income individuals needing mental and/or physical health care. The COVID-19 pandemic required FQHCs (and other health organizations) to pivot rapidly to telehealth. In theory, telehealth… read more here.
Keywords: health; federally qualified; qualified health; telehealth ... See more keywords
Lifetime exposure to abuse, current stressors, and health in federally qualified health center patients
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DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2019.1573711
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of lifetime exposure to abuse and current stressors on health, an integrative concept of physical, mental and social health, among patients of a… read more here.
Keywords: lifetime exposure; qualified health; health; federally qualified ... See more keywords
Integration of Waiting Room “Know Your Rights” Education into Medical Care of Immigrant Patients in a Federally Qualified Health Center: A Case Study
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2020.0145
Abstract: Background: Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are implementing innovative interventions to address heightened anxieties of immigrant patients amid changing immigration policies. Purpose: To describe the integration of “Know Your Rights” legal rights education in clinic… read more here.
Keywords: health; federally qualified; qualified health; immigrant patients ... See more keywords
Improvement in Hypertension Control Among Adults Seen in Federally Qualified Health Center Clinics in the Stroke Belt: Implementing a Program with a Dashboard and Process Metrics
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2022.0109
Abstract: Objective: Attain 75% hypertension (HTN) control and improve racial equity in control with the American Medical Association Measure accurately, Act rapidly, Partner with patients blood pressure (AMA MAP BP™) quality improvement program, including a monthly… read more here.
Keywords: health; control; federally qualified; qualified health ... See more keywords