Publications by authors named "C M Cooney"
Background: Loss of belongingness may be particularly pronounced for women veterans, representing a threat to long-term well-being. Improvements in social support through engagement in a structured peer support program may mitigate the negative effects of loss of belongingness on well-being.
Objective: We assessed the impact of participation in a peer-led, structured, social support group-based network on outcomes related to well-being [i.
Background: This systematic literature review aims to summarize global research on parental acceptance, attitudes, and knowledge regarding human papillomavirus vaccinations.
Methods: The literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus, and included publications from 2006 to 2023. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
Background: Burns can cause long-term complications including pain and poor physical function. While neighborhood disadvantage is associated with burn severity, its effect on long-term complications has not been investigated. We hypothesized that patients from areas of higher area of deprivation index (ADI) will report poorer long-term outcomes.
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- Fractional laser therapy is effective for improving skin texture and quality of life for patients with traumatic scars, but there are concerns about its declining insurance coverage.
- A study examined policies from 60 major American health insurers and found only a minority (18.3%) covered scar revision with laser therapy, while 13.8% of claims from one institution were denied.
- Over the study period from 2017 to 2022, there was a 14.5% annual decrease in the likelihood of getting reimbursement for this treatment, highlighting the need for better strategies to maintain patient access.
In academic craniofacial surgery, gender disparities exist across various metrics including faculty positions, leadership roles, and conference representation. This study benchmarks the academic productivity of craniofacial surgeons in 2022 and surveys their perspectives regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Total, first author, and senior author PubMed publications in 2022 were recorded for 193 craniofacial attendings and fellows.
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