Little Helpers No More A Framework for Collaborative Deprescribing of Benzodiazepines in Older Adults
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that tend to fl y “under the radar” within the general population but nonetheless post a signifi cant risk to older adults when not used appropriately. The current article aims to shine a spotlight on this medication class along with a framework for a team-based approach to successfully de-escalate use when clinically appropriate. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(1), 23-28.
Caring for Refugee Patients: An Interprofessional Course in Resettlement, Medical Intake, and Culture
Introduction: Refugees access health care at rates similar to US citizens. Many clinicians, how ever, do not feel prepared to care for them. This study evaluated whether an interprofessional presentation could improve knowledge of refugee health and cross-cultural comfort. Methods: The session consisted of a lecture and 3 small-group sessions. Students from vari ous health care programs attended via Zoom. Participants completed pre- and postsurveys to assess cross-cultural comfort and knowledge of refugee health.
The impact of a pharmacist-driven, collaborative practice on diabetes management in an Urban underserved population: a mixed method assessment
The objective of this manuscript is to describe the results of a pharmacist-driven, Type 2 diabetes targeted, collaborative practice within an urban, underserved federally qualified health center. Pharmacists within a primary care team managed patients with chronic illnesses utilizing a collaborative practice agreement. Pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and supervised students provided care for patients with Type 2 diabetes.
IPE & Innovation Full Issue AMA Journal of Ethics May 2023
Interprofessional education (IPE) began as a health and social care movement in the early 1970s and took firm hold in US-based accreditation standards in the mid-2000s. IPE should start early in health professions education and prepare clinicians for cross-disciplinary work culture that nourishes quality, collegiality, and safety in a rapidly evolving health sector. Since formation of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative®, IPE trends have gained momentum.
How Rohingya Language Educational Videos Help Improve Refugee Interprofessional Health Service Delivery in Milwaukee
Milwaukee has become home to one of the largest US populations of Rohingya refugees, who face barriers to health care, including poor service integration impeded by the absence of a formal written language. Clinicians also face barriers to delivering adequate, culturally attuned health services, so suboptimal outcomes are common.
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