Publications by authors named "S J Farr"
Background/objective: To address the opioid epidemic in Kansas City, Missouri, local health systems sought to implement a referral to peer recovery coaches (PRCs) for clients presenting with opioid use disorder. Client referrals were made primarily through health system emergency departments, where PRCs met clients to facilitate linkages to recovery support for up to twelve months. This study aimed to evaluate and improve program implementation with process mapping at three local health systems.
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- ADHD is a childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist into adulthood, with about 15.5 million adults (6.0%) in the U.S. currently diagnosed.
- Roughly half of these adults received their diagnosis after turning 18, and one-third used stimulant medications; however, 71.5% faced challenges in obtaining their prescriptions due to availability issues.
- The report highlights the role of telehealth for adults with ADHD, indicating that nearly half have utilized these services for better access to treatment and medication management.
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- The study aimed to create a patient decision aid (PDA) to help patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD) understand their options for invasive vs. conservative management, drawing on data from the ISCHEMIA trial.
- Through focus groups with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, researchers identified key patient priorities, emphasizing the importance of survival and quality of life in treatment decisions, as well as a preference for visual tools to illustrate outcomes.
- Participants valued shared decision-making but often relied on clinicians for guidance, expressing a desire to use the PDA collaboratively during consultations to facilitate informed choices.
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- Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder linked to type I collagen mutations, leading to bone fragility and deformities, with limited research on upper extremity issues in OI patients.
- A study assessed 14 patients aged 8 to 73, analyzing upper limb deformities through radiographic methods, clinical evaluations, and three-dimensional motion analysis, categorizing deformities as mild, moderate, or severe.
- Findings revealed that severe deformities, especially radial head dislocation, negatively impacted range of motion (ROM) and functional outcomes measured by the qDASH scores, indicating a spectrum of daily life activity limitations varying by deformity severity.