Publications by authors named "J C Clifton"
Background: Disparities in labor epidural analgesia (LEA) management could reduce maternal satisfaction and increase risk. We compared times from the first administration of breakthrough pain medication (top-up) to LEA replacement to evaluate disparities across race.
Methods: In this retrospective cohort study (01-01-2018 to 12-31-2022), all patients with LEA and maternal race/ethnicity of non-Hispanic White or Black were eligible.
Background: Access to preventive healthcare improves health outcomes and reduces risk of chronic disease. Annual examinations were integrated into an underutilized clinic at the University of Utah to improve access to preventive care.
Methods: Nurse practitioners conducted these examinations, which included history, physical examination, age-based screenings, and immunizations.
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- A toolkit approach for integrating behavioral health services into primary care has shown some improvements in integration but not in patient-reported outcomes.
- The evaluation of the toolkit's implementation revealed high acceptability among providers and staff, with 74% openness to its use and positive matches to practice needs.
- However, notable gaps in feasibility and fidelity were observed, indicating that while practices supported the toolkit's use, actual implementation challenges remain significant.
Many of us-60% of humanity, according to one study-would like to change some of our personality traits, such as decreasing pessimism or neuroticism. Dweck (2008) proposed that traits might be altered by changing beliefs. However, novel beliefs must be identified, she contends, because currently studied beliefs are empirically inadequate (e.
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- * The PROGRESS study aims to include diverse populations in pain research to improve representation and outcomes, utilizing three advisory boards that emphasize a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
- * By fostering inclusive engagement and prioritizing diverse perspectives, the PROGRESS study seeks to create more equitable and effective evidence-based solutions for managing chronic pain.