Publications by authors named "J Siemienczuk"
The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality parameters and selected biochemical markers of canine semen sampled at 24-h intervals over a period of 5 days, preceded by 6 months of sexual abstinence. Full ejaculates were obtained from 6 dogs. Ejaculate volume and total sperm counts in the ejaculate decreased gradually on successive sampling days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Creative, cost-effective interventions to improve the quality of care of chronic illnesses are needed. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of remote physician-pharmacist team-based care on cholesterol levels in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).
Methods: This 2-year prospective, cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted within the Providence Primary Care Research Network in Oregon.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a physician-led health information technology (HIT) system on diabetes management.
- The intervention involved the CareManager HIT system that enhanced electronic medical records with tools for improving clinical decision-making and patient care reminders.
- Results showed significant improvements in LDL cholesterol and blood pressure management, although average HbA1c levels did not change significantly, and patient satisfaction stayed consistently high.
Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of collaborative management of hypertension by primary care-pharmacist teams in community-based clinics.
Study Design: A 12-month prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial in the Providence Primary Care Research Network of patients with hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure.
Methods: As compared to usual primary care, intervention consisted of pharmacy practitioners participating in the active management of hypertension in the primary care office according to established collaborative treatment protocols.
The electronic health record (EHR) may be an effective tool to help clinicians address tobacco use more consistently. To evaluate the impact of EHR-generated practice feedback on rates of referral to a state-level tobacco quitline, we conducted a cluster randomized clinical trial (feedback versus no feedback) within 19 primary care clinics in Oregon. Intervention clinics received provider-specific monthly feedback reports generated from EHR data.
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