The Diabetes Initiative
April 19, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Diabetes Initiative and its individual projects have contributed to the expansion of diabetes self-management at the state level and nationwide.
Physicians in Training
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Method to Develop Health Care Peer Groups for Quality and Financial Comparisons Across Hospitals
April 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines a "nearest neighbor" methodology to provide peer groups for quality and financial comparisons between hospitals. The establishment of appropriate comparison groups is vital to making equitable comparisons across hospitals and networks.
Factors Associated with First-Fill Adherence Rates for Diabetic Medications
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Finding means of improving patients' adherence to treatments is a critical aspect of improving outcomes. This retrospective cohort study assessed the proportion of patients who filled their initial prescriptions for a diabetes medication.
Electronic Health Record Components and the Quality of Care
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between use of electronic health record components and the quality of care received by patients. Researchers found no consistent relationship between elements of electronic health records and quality of care.
Optimizing Detection of Major Depression Among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Using the Patient Health Questionnaire
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article examines several screening tools for depression among patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
Impact of Patient Race on Patient Experiences of Access and Communication in HIV Care
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
There is evidence that interpersonal experiences of minority patients with HIV care providers can be positive. While access to care facilities is less readily available to minorities, African-American patients report favorable communication with care providers.
Depressive Symptoms, Health Behaviors, and Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
November 26, 2008 | Journal Article
The strong association between depression and cardiovascular events has long been identified but not understood. The Heart & Soul Study reveals the link is largely explained by behavioral factors, and in particular physical inactivity.
Evaluation of Partnerships for Quality Education
November 12, 2009 | Evaluation
The evaluation of Partnerships for Quality Education (PQE) consisted of a survey of 63 project directors in order to define the specific managed care competencies and related patient care tasks that residence program directors expected residents to learn as a result of the new training.
Evaluation of Take Care to Learn: Teaching Clinical Care Management
November 12, 2009 | Evaluation
Take Care to Learn: Teaching Clinical Care Management (TCTL) supported the development of chronic illness management initiatives in asthma and diabetes to serve as platforms for innovative education in managing care.
Providers' Assessment of Barriers to Effective Management of Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in Community Health Centers
February 1, 2006 | Journal Article
Little is known about the challenges community health centers (CHCs) face in providing quality care for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. This study reports results from 251 providers on perceptions of barriers to effective management of these condit ...