Publications by authors named "S E Polk"

Objective: To qualitatively explore Medicaid-enrolled parents' and young adult patients' perspectives and experiences with telemedicine in pediatric primary care.

Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with participants to explore their experiences with telemedicine. Participants consisted of English- and Spanish-speaking parents and young adults (18-21) who engaged in a telemedicine visit between March 15, 2021 and December 31, 2022 at two pediatric primary care clinics whose patients are predominantly insured by Medicaid.

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  • Non-university hospitals in Germany provide most inpatient care, making it crucial to analyze the quality of antimicrobial prescribing in these facilities.
  • A study conducted in 2021 across 10 hospitals in Baden-Württemberg revealed that 33% of patients received antimicrobial treatment, with most prescriptions being therapeutic.
  • Findings showed low adherence to quality indicators, highlighting the need for improved prescribing practices and the implementation of effective antimicrobial stewardship programs.
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Latinx youth are at high risk of health and health care disparities. They are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the interplay of racism, health, and health care, which can be overwhelming for Latinx youth and their families to navigate. In this article, we provide an overview of the socio-demographics of Latinx youth living in the United States.

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Subtle cognitive changes in preclinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) are difficult to detect using traditional pen-and-paper neuropsychological assessments. Remote and unsupervised digital assessments can improve scalability, measurement reliability, and ecological validity, enabling the detection and monitoring of subtle cognitive change. Here, we evaluate such tools deployed in preclinical AD samples, defined as cognitively unimpaired individuals with abnormal levels of amyloid-β (Aβ), or Aβ and tau.

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Background: Immigrant Latinas (who are foreign-born but now reside in the USA) are at greater risk for developing postpartum depression than the general perinatal population, but many face barriers to treatment. To address these barriers, we adapted the Mothers and Babies Course-an evidence-based intervention for postpartum depression prevention-to a virtual group format. Additional adaptations are inclusion of tailored supplemental child health content and nutrition benefit assistance.

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