Publications by authors named "J J Rockwell"
Objectives: "Sludge," or the frictions or administrative burdens that make it difficult for people to attain what they want or need, is an unexplored health care delivery factor that may contribute to deficiencies in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. We piloted a method to identify and quantify sludge in a southeastern US health system's delivery of CRC screening services.
Study Design: Mixed methods sludge audit.
Unlabelled: Timely follow-up care after an abnormal cervical cancer screening test result is critical to the prevention and early diagnosis of cervical cancer. The current inadequate and inequitable delivery of these potentially life-saving services is attributed to several factors, including patient out-of-pocket costs. Waiving of consumer cost-sharing for follow-up testing (e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Nutrition monitoring is essential in feeding tube-dependent patients receiving home enteral nutrition (HEN). We identified lack of consistency in dietitian evaluations for our pediatric patients receiving HEN. Consequently, after establishing an institutional standard for nutrition reassessment intervals, we underwent a quality improvement (QI) initiative to improve rates of adherence to standard frequency of dietitian consults and referrals among patients receiving HEN.
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- Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for cardiovascular health, brain function, and reducing inflammation, but the status of these fats in NCAA Division I athletes is not well understood.
- A study involving 1,528 athletes revealed that only 6% met the recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids, and 15% reported using supplements; the average Omega-3 Index was 4.33%, below the 8% benchmark for low cardiovascular risk.
- Findings indicate a widespread deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids among these athletes, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and further research on their specific dietary requirements.