Complete List of Authors: Tunceli, Kaan; Henry Ford Health System, Center for Health Services Research Bradley, Cathy; Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Health Administration Elston Lafata, Jennifer; Henry Ford Health System, Center for Health Services Research Pladevall, Manel; Henry Ford Health System, Center for Health Services Research Goodman, Allen; Wayne State University, D...

BACKGROUND Implementation of evidence-based mental health assessment and intervention in community public health practice is a high priority for multiple stakeholders. Academic-community partnerships can assist in the implementation of efficacious treatments in community settings; yet, little is known about the processes by which these collaborations are developed. In this paper, we discuss our...

In America, mental health needs surpass the availability of specialized providers. This vulnerable population also has other obstacles for comprehensive care including gaps in medical coverage, stigma, economic barriers, and a geographical mal‑distribution of qualified mental health professionals. A wide availability of primary care providers, including primary care and family nurse practitione...

BACKGROUND Overall usage of email communication between patients and physicians continues to increase, due in part to expanding the adoption of electronic health records and patient portals. Unequal access and acceptance of these technologies has the potential to exacerbate disparities in care. Little is known about the attitudes of pediatric caregivers with regard to their acceptance of email ...

relationship between domestic violence and religiosity musazadeh h ٭ , merghati khuyi e , sadaghiyanifar a , ara f received: 15 april, 2010 accepted: 27 july, 2010 abstract: background & aims: several studies prove the relation between religiosity and having mental health. this study aimed to study the relationship between being religious and domestic violence. materials & methods: this cross s...

T wo defining features of CAM in the United States are its widespread use by the public and a relative paucity of research evidence regarding efficacy or safety to guide decisionmaking about that use by individuals, health care providers, and health policymakers. Indeed, NCCAM was established in 1998 because Congress believed that a concerted research effort at the NIH was needed to address the...

By Sameera Salman Ghauri (Dr. Ghauri of University of Texas Houston Health Science Center has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.) Suur Biliciler MD (Dr. Biliciler of University of Texas Houston Health Science Center has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.) Thy Nguyen MD (Dr. Nguyen of University of Texas Health Science Center has no relevant financial relationships to...

A decade after ICD-10 s implementation, NCHS officials say they have seen both the good and the bad. ICD-10 has provided them with more specific data, which has been beneficial to NCHS s work in categorizing mortality statistics. But the transition to ICD-10 was a bumpy one for mortality coders and statisticians, according to Robe Anderson, PhD, chief of the mortality statistics branch of the D...