Publications by authors named "Michelle G Dresser"
Context: COVID-19 vaccination rates in New York City (NYC) began to plateau in the spring of 2021, with unacceptable inequities in vaccination rates based on race.
Program: To address racial inequities in vaccination rates and COVID-19 health outcomes, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene adapted a preexisting provider outreach and education program for public health emergency use with the goals of community reinvestment and increasing patient confidence and access to the COVID-19 vaccines. The Vaccine Public Health Detailing (VPHD) program was delivered as part of a larger community outreach initiative and brought timely updates, materials, and access to technical assistance to primary care providers and staff in NYC neighborhoods experiencing COVID-19 health inequities.
Background: Given evidence of widespread underuse of recommended clinical preventive services and chronic disease management, New York City developed the Public Health Detailing Program, a primary care provider outreach initiative to increase uptake of best practices on public health priorities.
Purpose: The goal of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Public Health Detailing Program in helping primary care providers and their staff to improve patient care on public health challenges.
Methods: An analysis was conducted of reported changes in clinical practice or behavior by examining providers' retention and implementation of recommendations for campaigns.
Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Public Health Detailing Program in helping primary care providers and their staff to improve patient care on public health challenges.
Methods: We analyzed reported changes in clinical practice or behavior by examining providers' retention and implementation of recommendations for campaigns.
Results: During each campaign, 170 to 443 providers and 136 to 221 sites were reached.