Publications by authors named "Sanketh Proddutur"
Going (Anti)Viral: Improving HIV and HCV Screening and HPV Vaccination in Primary Care.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf
September 2024
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C (HCV) screening and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake remain suboptimal. To improve HIV and HCV screening and HPV vaccination, the authors implemented a quality improvement project in three southwestern Pennsylvania family medicine residency practices.
Methods: From June 1 to November 30, 2021, participating practices used universal screening and vaccination guidelines and chose from multiple strategies at the office (for example, standing orders), provider (for example, multiple forms of provider reminders), and patient (for example, incentives) levels derived from published literature and tailored to local context.
Article Synopsis
- Individuals with skin of color come from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, such as Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern, and face specific dermatologic health disparities due to systemic racism and insufficient physician training.
- Common skin conditions affecting these populations include postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, keloids, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, which are often underdiagnosed and can significantly impact mental health and quality of life.
- Treatments vary by condition, with hydroquinone 4% as the standard for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, keloid treatments involving triamcinolone and fluorouracil, and specific measures for pseudofolliculitis barbae like shaving cessation.