Publications by authors named "James Croffoot"
Background: Narrative medicine educational interventions may enhance patient-centered care, yet most educational interventions do not involve actual patient-provider interactions, nor do they assess narrative competence, a key skill for its practice. An experiential narrative medicine curriculum for medical students was developed and piloted.
Aims: The purpose of the study was to develop narrative competence, practice attentive listening, and stimulate reflection.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates lipid profiles in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients compared to able-bodied individuals, highlighting significant differences in cholesterol levels and ratios that might affect cardiovascular health.
- Researchers analyzed data from 50 studies, finding SCI patients had lower total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, along with a higher total cholesterol to HDL ratio, indicating increased cardiovascular disease risk.
- The findings suggest that individuals with SCI should undergo more frequent lipid screening and cardiovascular risk evaluations, similar to other at-risk populations, until specific guidelines for SCI patients are established.