Publications by authors named "Donovan Williams"
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- The study investigates aspirin use among American Indian or Alaska Native adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in the Upper Midwest, highlighting a lack of existing data.
- In a sample of 237 adults, aspirin use was found to be significantly higher in those with a history of CVD (76%) compared to those without (33%), with certain risk factors like age and diabetes influencing primary aspirin use.
- The research underscores the necessity of effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, noting that discussions about aspirin increased its use among those without CVD.
As part of a population health-focused primary care transformation, in 2019 a health system in Minnesota developed a primary care team to exclusively care for high-cost high-need patients. Through its development and implementation, the team has discovered several key lessons in delivering care to complex patients. These lessons include the benefits of more integrative team-based care, the need and advantages of designated complex care team members, the importance of teamwork both within and outside of the complex care team, the need for frequent communication, and the importance of identifying mental health needs.
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