Publications by authors named "B Southwell"

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  • Communicating health risks helps individuals make informed decisions about their health, but U.S. medical education lacks sufficient training in statistical literacy for future physicians.
  • Military intelligence offers a model for enhancing medical risk communication through formalized training and specific language tools.
  • Recommendations for improvement include using numerical absolute risks, teaching visual aids and comparative probabilities, and engaging in role-play to practice effective communication with patients.
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Purpose: To assess the effectiveness and harms of initial treatment strategies for stages I-III anal squamous cell cancer (SCC).

Methods: We searched Medline®, Embase®, and CENTRAL®, between January 1, 2000- March 2024, for randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized studies of interventions comparing initial treatment strategies. Individual study risk of bias (RoB) and overall strength of evidence (SOE) were evaluated for a prespecified outcome list using standardized methods.

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  • * A survey conducted with US adults aged 45-75 identified that discussing the mt-sDNA test with providers (including topics like costs and follow-up) positively influenced completion rates and future usage.
  • * The study highlights the importance of patient-provider communication in CRC screening, showing that discussing the pros and cons and involving patients in decision-making can improve adherence to screening guidelines.
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe opportunities and challenges associated with the development and implementation of a program for supporting researchers underrepresented in biomedical research.

Approach: We describe a case study of the All of Us Researcher Academy supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including feedback from participants, instructors, and coaches.

Findings: Lessons include the importance of inviting role models into learning networks, establishing and maintaining trusted relationships, and making coaches available for technical questions from researcher participants.

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