Publications by authors named "Brittney R Williams"
Primary Care Clinician Perspectives on Patient Navigation to Improve Postpartum Care for Patients with Low Income.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Birthing individuals face major changes after childbirth and often struggle to access primary care, which creates a need for better support and navigation in their health journey.
- Focus groups with 28 primary care clinicians explored their views on how patient navigators could facilitate this transition, revealing a positive attitude towards implementing such programs.
- Key insights included the need for navigators to help streamline care, offer personalized support, and provide education on postpartum health, emphasizing the importance of training in common medical issues and effective healthcare communication.
Article Synopsis
- Changes from COVID-19 significantly impacted healthcare for low-income postpartum individuals, highlighting existing health disparities during a crucial period of care.
- A study with 40 participants revealed three main challenges: unexpected changes during birth, delays in necessary care, and issues with telemedicine interactions.
- The findings stress the importance of addressing these challenges to improve healthcare delivery, suggesting solutions like shared decision-making and better communication strategies for telemedicine.
Background: Patient navigation programs have shown promise for improving health but are not widely used in obstetric care. Our objective was to understand obstetric provider perspectives on how to implement patient navigation to optimize care during the postpartum period for low-income patients.
Method: Focus groups were conducted with obstetric physicians, nurses, and social workers who care for low-income pregnant and postpartum patients in an academic medical center.
Provider Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Postpartum Care for Low-Income Individuals.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
July 2021
Recent paradigm shifts in postpartum care have conceptualized the "fourth trimester" as a critical transitional period requiring tailored, ongoing health care. However, this concept presents challenges for providers, especially in low-resource settings. Our objective was to understand providers' perspectives on challenges in postpartum care to highlight strategies for optimizing care.
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