Exploring Rural Medicine Residency Programs: A Narrative Review.

The challenges of rural medicine are not unknown as access to healthcare is compounded by physician recruitment, specialty care, and resource availability. Rural populations across the US are in a constant struggle for proper medical care and preventive health. Despite research efforts to examine the practice of rural medicine, little has been shared about the role of medical education in overcoming the hurdles of rural medicine.

Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage in Urban vs. Rural Intensive Care Units: A Narrative Review of Implications for Standardization of Care.

Intensive care unit (ICU) patients frequently require and benefit from stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Despite recognized benefits, PPIs are overutilized in patients who do not have high-risk factors predisposing them to clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding (CSGIB), including mechanical ventilation and coagulopathy. This overuse increases the risk of adverse effects associated with PPIs.

Primary Care Perceptions Among Spanish-Speaking Populations: A Comprehensive Review.

This literature review explores the substantial impact of language barriers on healthcare outcomes for Spanish-speaking populations, emphasizing the need for improved language support systems. While this review emphasizes the growing Hispanic/Latino population in Kansas as a case study, the findings underscore broader challenges faced by individuals with limited English proficiency in accessing and utilizing healthcare services across similar rural settings in the United States. Language barriers hinder effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, affecting patient care, satisfaction, and outcomes.

Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Well-Being of Pharmacists: A Narrative Review.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental, emotional, and physical health of healthcare professionals around the world. Despite research efforts to examine the experiences of physicians, nurses, and other professionals in healthcare, little has been shared about the experiences of pharmacists during the pandemic. A review of current evidence is needed to better understand the mental health experiences of pharmacists during the pandemic.

Evaluation of Mental Health and Well-Being Among Kansas Pharmacists Post-COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background COVID-19 has profoundly affected pharmacists, causing burnout from heavier workloads, personal stressors, and disrupted healthcare delivery. Research on pharmacists' mental health during the pandemic, especially in rural areas like Kansas, remains limited. Objectives This study aimed to understand perceptions, experiences, and impacts on the mental, emotional, and psychological well-being of active Kansas pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic, including evaluating workplace modifications on mental health.