Publications by authors named "Matthew T Haas"
Care for pediatric cancer survivors must include scheduled, thorough evaluations of potential chronic and late effects resulting from multidimensional cancer treatments. Assessment of functional independence with activities and participation is critical in assuring that survivors can optimally access their environments and pursue educational, occupational, and leisure activities appropriate to their interests and capabilities. Owing to their expertise in both rehabilitation and habilitation, pediatric physiatrists are of great benefit in the care of survivors of pediatric cancer.
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- Physician-pharmacist collaborative practice models (PPCPM) improve access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), but they're not widely used in healthcare settings.
- A trial was conducted at an outpatient clinic where pharmacists and psychiatrists worked together during appointments to manage patients on buprenorphine/naloxone, resulting in saved psychiatrist time and improved patient oversight.
- The PPCPM appointments led to better identification of MOUD adherence issues, more frequent service referrals, and effective medication reconciliations, while maintaining similar care level compared to psychiatrist-only visits.
Introduction: Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are at an increased risk for depression. Additionally, comorbid depression in patients with CAD is associated with increased mortality and worse cardiac outcomes. Screening this patient population for depression is recommended but is not routinely done in practice.
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