#chronicConditions

@chronicadvocate.bsky.social

1 week ago

#disability #chronicconditions #autoimmunedisease

European Observatory on Health Systems & Policies

@obshealth.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

#IntegratedCare is essential for #ChronicConditions, yet scale-up remains uneven & many initiatives stay confined to pilots. Our new #HealthPolicy special issue examines what it takes to build sustainable integrated care. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/HPol160

Patricia Kefalas Dudek (Patti)

@patriciadudek.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Low-Dose Opioids Maintain Long-Term Stability in Restless Legs Syndrome Low-dose opioid therapy provides stable, long-term symptom control and dose stability for patients with augmented restless legs syndrome.

New research shows low-dose opioids may control severe RLS symptoms long-term without dose increases. 🔗 Read more: www.neurologyadvisor.com/news/low-dose-opioids-st... #Neurology #RestlessLegsSyndrome #SleepDisorders #MedicalResearch #Healthcare #ChronicConditions

Healthcare Today

@healthcaretoday.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

There has been growth in claims linked to chronic conditions, neurodiversity and specialist digital healthcare pathways, as employees continue to rely on workplace benefits to access care.

healthcaretoday.com/article/a-re...

#DigitalHealth #Claims #Neurodiversity #ChronicConditions

Citizen Portal News California

@citizenptnewsca.bsky.social

1 month ago

OCA’s first HPD analysis: utilization fell while commercial medical spending rose; staff to probe prices and intensity OCA used HCAI’s Health Plan Data (HPD) to compare 2022–23 commercial payer trends and found average utilization (share of members with any medical claim) declined while total medical expense per member rose, suggesting price or intensity changes may be driving spending growth; staff plan deeper HPD analyses on intensity and price variation.

OCA's new analysis reveals a surprising rise in medical costs per member despite fewer people seeking care, sparking questions about pricing and treatment intensity.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #ChronicConditions #UtilizationTrends

Bernadette Hawkes DanceQueendq

@bernadette1.bsky.social

1 month ago

I managed to avoid it for 4 years. I did have jabs because of suppressed immune system. The jabs give me dreadful side effects ☹️. I too have blood tests tho’ for RA, the meds are pretty toxic but at least I can live a fairly *normal* life, most of the time. #ChronicConditions

A Chronic Voice

@achronicvoice.com

1 month ago

Mental Health and Chronic Disease Management: What You Should Know Living with a chronic Illness can be tough on you physically and emotionally. Let's talk about mental health and chronic disease management.

"“The #emotional dimensions of #ChronicConditions are often overlooked when #MedicalCare is considered”..So while #doctors might help yr physical probs, they might not be able to provide #support for the effects of those..probs.": buff.ly/G2wrfJj

by @katethealmostgreat.bsky.social
#MentalHealth

Nursing Reports MDPI

@nursrep.bsky.social

1 month ago

🏠📉 Surprising findings on caregivers for #olderadults with #chronicconditions
🚫 Spouses often contribute LESS to monitoring

🚑 Read now 👇
mdpi.com/2039-4403/15...

#Caregiving #Aging #GlobalHealth

corncob tv

@corncobtv.bsky.social

2 months ago

I want to share this as it can be helpful to raise awareness if you see someone with a sunflower, please assist them if needed. Also if you have an “invisible illness” this can be helpful in situations you need help. #disability #disabilityawareness #chronicillness #chronicconditions #medsky #🌻

@chronicadvocate.bsky.social

2 months ago

#disability #chronicconditions

Platform Puff Watch

@platformpuffwatch.bsky.social

3 months ago

🌬️ Smog alert! 02:20 AM data shows PM2.5 up 12.1 to 33.2 µg/m³, VOC index rising 20 to 167. Expect light coughing. #ChronicConditions

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

3 months ago

Changes in the Neighborhood Built Environment and Chronic Health Conditions in Washington, DC, in 2014-2019: Longitudinal Analysis Background: Google Street View (GSV) images offer a unique and scalable alternative to in-person audits for examining neighborhood built environment characteristics. Additionally, most prior neighborhood studies have relied on cross-sectional designs. Objective: This study aimed to use GSV images and computer vision to examine longitudinal changes in the built environment, demographic shifts, and health outcomes in Washington, DC, from 2014 to 2019. Methods: In total, 434,115 GSV images were systematically sampled at 100 m intervals along primary and secondary road segments. Convolutional neural networks, a type of deep learning algorithm, were used to extract built environment features from images. Census tract summaries of the neighborhood built environment were created. Multilevel mixed-effects linear models with random intercepts for years and census tracts were used to assess associations between built environment changes and health outcomes, adjusting for covariates, including median age, percentage male, percentage Hispanic, percentage African American, percentage college educated, percentage owner-occupied housing, and median household income. Results: Washington, DC, experienced a shift toward higher-density housing, with non-single-family homes rising from 66% to 72% of the housing stock. Single-lane roads increased from 37% to 42%, suggesting a shift toward more sustainable and compact urban forms. Gentrification trends were reflected in a rise in college-educated residents (16%-41%), a US $17,490 increase in the median household income, and a US $159,600 increase in property values. Longitudinal analyses revealed that increased construction activity was associated with lower rates of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and #Cancer, while growth in non-single-family housing was correlated with reductions in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes. However, neighborhoods with higher proportions of African American residents experienced reduced construction activity. Conclusions: Washington, DC, has experienced significant urban transformation, marked by substantial changes in neighborhood built environments and demographic shifts. Urban development is associated with reduced prevalence of chronic conditions. These findings highlight the complex interplay between urban development, demographic changes, and health, underscoring the need for future research to explore the broader impacts of neighborhood built environment changes on community composition and health outcomes. GSV imagery, along with advances in computer vision, can aid in the acceleration of neighborhood studies.

JMIR Formative Res: Changes in the Neighborhood Built Environment and Chronic Health Conditions in Washington, DC, in 2014-2019: Longitudinal Analysis #HealthResearch #UrbanHealth #ChronicConditions #BuiltEnvironment #WashingtonDC

Platform Puff Watch

@platformpuffwatch.bsky.social

3 months ago

🌬️ Smog alert! 08:24 PM data shows PM2.5 up 16.4 to 50.8 µg/m³, VOC index rising 31 to 298. Expect light coughing. #ChronicConditions

Platform Puff Watch

@platformpuffwatch.bsky.social

3 months ago

🌬️ Smog alert! 12:03 AM data shows PM2.5 up 13.8 to 39.9 µg/m³, VOC index rising 3 to 255. Expect light coughing. #ChronicConditions

FitcationHQ

@fitcationhq.com

3 months ago

Your Essential Guide to Staying Cool on Hot Weather Adventures Dreaming of ancient ruins, bustling markets, or stunning beaches? Hot destinations offer incredible experiences, but intense summer heat can quickly turn your dream trip into a sweaty nightmare. Don't let a heatwave ruin your vacation! As a travel blogger who's [...]

Your Essential Guide to Staying Cool on Hot Weather Adventures
#ChronicConditions #familytravel #HeatExhaustion #Heatstroke #Heatwave

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

3 months ago

Using Smart Displays to Implement an eHealth System for Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial Background: Smart displays and speakers offer voice interaction, which may be more accessible and appealing to older adults with chronic pain and other multimorbid conditions. Previous trials found stronger socioemotional benefits of ElderTree (vs control) among those with high primary care use and multiple chronic conditions. Objective: This study aims to test whether older adults with chronic pain and multiple other chronic conditions use and benefit more from ElderTree, an eHealth intervention targeting pain and quality of life, when delivered on a smart display. Methods: We recruited 269 participants from the University of Wisconsin-Madison health system and community organizations and randomly assigned 1:1:1 to (1) smart display with internet and ElderTree, plus usual care; (2) touchscreen laptop with internet and ElderTree, plus usual care; or (3) usual care alone. Participants were aged ≥60 years, had a chronic pain diagnosis or reported chronic pain, and at least 3 common chronic conditions. Primary outcomes were pain interference and psychosocial quality of life. Data sources were baseline, 4-month, and 8-month surveys and continuous ElderTree usage data. Results: No significant differences were found between the laptop versus smart display groups for pain interference (b=–0.11, 95% CI –1.07 to 0.85; P=.82) or psychosocial quality (b=–0.21, 95% CI –0.96 to 0.55; P=.56), nor between the combined laptop+smart display group versus control group for either outcome (pain interference: b=–0.41, 95% CI –1.23 to 0.41; P=.33; psychosocial quality of life: b=0.04, 95% CI –0.61 to 0.69; P=.90). Mediation was not tested because effects on primary outcomes were nonsignificant. Gender did not moderate the effect of laptop versus smart display groups in pain interference (b=–1.56, 95% CI –3.56 to 0.44; P=.13). Gender did moderate the effect of the combined laptop+smart display group versus control group (b=1.91, 95% CI 0.11 to 3.71; P=.04). Women showed a significant decrease in pain interference (b=–0.69, 95% CI –1.29 to –0.10; P=.02), whereas women in the control group showed no significant change (b=0.25, 95% CI –0.53 to 1.04; P=.53). Men in the combined group showed a nonsignificant decrease (b=–0.67, 95% CI –1.47 to 0.14; P=.10), whereas men in the control group showed a significant decrease (b=–1.61, 95% CI –2.88 to –0.35; P=.01). Participants assigned to the laptop versus smart display used ElderTree more frequently and had more favorable perceptions. Analyses of secondary and exploratory outcomes showed no significant differences between groups. Conclusions: We found no significant differences between the combined ElderTree group and the control group for changes over time in any primary, secondary, or exploratory outcomes. Moderation analyses indicated that only gender moderated study arm effects, and only for the laptop+smart display versus control group on changes over time in the two primary outcomes. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04798196; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04798196

New in JMIR Aging: Using Smart Displays to Implement an eHealth System for Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial #eHealth #SmartDisplays #ChronicConditions #OlderAdults #HealthcareInnovation

Citizen Portal News Virginia

@citizenptnewsva.bsky.social

4 months ago

Health district identifies transportation, food access and mental health as top priorities for Nelson County A new community health assessment for Nelson County found chronic conditions, mental health and social drivers such as transportation, food access and low incomes are primary obstacles to better outcomes; health officials proposed a 2025–2028 community health improvement plan and asked the county to support implementation and grant programs.

A groundbreaking community health assessment reveals alarming disparities in Nelson County, highlighting urgent needs in chronic conditions, mental health, and access to essential resources.

Learn more here

#NelsonCounty #VA #ChronicConditions #CitizenPortal #NelsonCountyHealth

Citizen Portal News Virginia

@citizenptnewsva.bsky.social

4 months ago

Blue Ridge Health District presents three-year 'Map to Health' priorities for region Ryan McKay of the Blue Ridge Health District presented a community health assessment highlighting obesity/chronic conditions, mental health and social determinants as priority focus areas over the next three years, citing primary household surveys and 99,000 de-identified hospital records.

The Blue Ridge Health District is tackling obesity, mental health, and social determinants with a bold new plan based on extensive community input and data analysis.

Learn more here

#FluvannaCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #ChronicConditions #SocialDriversOfHealth #MentalHealthAccess

corncob tv

@corncobtv.bsky.social

4 months ago

implemented more of this with another specialist yesterday, very helpful

#invisibleillness 🌻 #medsky #POTS 🧂 #chronicconditions #zebras 🦓 #support

Citizen Portal News Connecticut

@citizenptnewsct.bsky.social

4 months ago

Connecticut stakeholders split over proposal to drop 6-visit/30-day referral requirement for physical therapy A Department of Public Health convened stakeholder meeting focused on a Connecticut Physical Therapy Association proposal to remove a rule requiring referral to another provider after six visits or 30 days without improvement. Physical therapists and educators argued the rule delays care for chronic conditions and is arbitrary; physicians and acute

Connecticut's debate rages on: Should physical therapists be allowed to continue treating patients beyond the restrictive six-visit or 30-day rule, especially for chronic conditions?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #PatientCare #ChronicConditions #HealthcareReform

Kera Joseph

@kerajoseph711.bsky.social

5 months ago

@uofmichigan.bsky.social #Mecfs #POTS #chronicconditions #health #dysautonomia

Citizen Portal News US

@citizenptnewsus.bsky.social

5 months ago

Experts Call for Urgent Long COVID Trials and Biomarker Development at HHS Roundtable Experts discuss need for randomized trials and better biomarkers to address long COVID challenges.

Experts are rallying for urgent clinical trials and innovative treatments to tackle the complex challenges of long COVID—could this be the breakthrough patients desperately need?

Learn more here

#US #CitizenPortal #ChronicConditions #ClinicalTrials #USHealthcare #PublicHealth

Catherine Collingwood 🕊️🧡

@csquarent.bsky.social

6 months ago

12 fastest-growing healthcare jobs by 2034 - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis The U.S. is expected to add 5.2 million jobs from 2024 to 2034, with healthcare and social assistance projected to see the largest job growth and be the fastest-growing industry sector in terms of…

Growth in #healthcare and #SocialAssistance is expected to be driven by the #aging population and the rising prevalence of #ChronicConditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Catherine Collingwood 🕊️🧡

@csquarent.bsky.social

6 months ago

Frequent primary care visits cut costs for high-risk patients Although it helps provide preventive services, manage chronic conditions and coordinate patient care, the United States trails other high-income nations in total health care spending for primary care.

“Higher-risk patients could benefit from more-frequent routine visits, potentially resulting in lower overall health care expenditures,” the report said. #MedicalCosts #ChronicConditions #Healthcare

Lois Cameron

@loiscameron.bsky.social

6 months ago

Man sitting holding phone with app , tablet with website in the background and in the foreground A4 sheets with lots of different colour stickies

Great time working with my son, Joe on a business strategy for his brilliant app, Squiddity. This approach helped him get his health back. Now he’s making a gentle &motivating app to help others integrate the strategies that help them become part of daily life. squiddity.app #chronicconditions

Chris Hutchins-Joss | Pain and Health Psychological Therapist

@remotetherapy.space

7 months ago

The voice that says 'everyone else is managing better' is lying. Everyone's journey with chronic conditions is different. Comparison steals the compassion you deserve.

#ChronicConditions

Chris Hutchins-Joss | Pain and Health Psychological Therapist

@remotetherapy.space

7 months ago

Some days, getting through is the achievement. Some days, resting IS the productive choice. Your body knows what it needs.

#ChronicConditions

Driving Health Forward

@dhfcampaign.bsky.social

7 months ago

Chronic skin conditions like psoriasis can deeply affect daily life.
Recovery Mobile Clinic and others expand access to dermatology services, bringing relief where it’s needed most.
#DrivingHealthForward #PsoriasisAwarenessMonth #MobileCare #ChronicConditions

@beachydreams.bsky.social

7 months ago

#LongCovid #ChronicConditions

Matt Gittus

@mattgittus.bsky.social

7 months ago

A conceptual model of factors potentially influencing prescribing decisions for chronic conditions: an overview of systematic reviews - BMC Medicine Background Nearly half of all adults are affected by chronic conditions with long-term medications often being the primary intervention. Although models like that of Murshid and Mohaidin contribute to...

📢 New Publication!

I'm pleased to share our latest article in BMC Medicine:
"A conceptual model of factors potentially influencing prescribing decisions for chronic conditions: an overview of systematic reviews."

#Prescribing #ChronicConditions #ImplementationScience #BMCMedicine #THISInstitute