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Dysphagia screening using an allied health assistant delegation model: service considerations for implementation

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In this article, authors assessed barriers and facilitators of a dysphagia screening program implemented by Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) in Australia. Four AHAs and 4 speech language therapists from 3 different facilities participated in this study by participating in semi-structured interviews about the implementation process. Overall, researchers found that there was … [Read more...] about Dysphagia screening using an allied health assistant delegation model: service considerations for implementation

Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers

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In this study, researchers conducted a needs assessment for a community health worker program designed to facilitate lung cancer screening among Chinese immigrant for-hire drivers. Researchers conducted interviews with 13 health professionals who served Chinese communities in New York City, United States. Participants were introduced to the CHW intervention, the IMPaCT, or … [Read more...] about Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Adapting a Community Health Worker Model to Facilitate Lung Cancer Screening for Chinese For-Hire Vehicle Drivers

Evaluation of academic detailing to educate clinicians regarding childhood lead poisoning prevention: a pilot study

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This study aimed to meet two objectives: (1) implement a pilot of academic detailing (AD) sessions on the topic of childhood lead poisoning prevention with frontline healthcare providers (HCPs) and their staff in different practice settings, and (2) evaluate the acceptability of these training sessions utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods. Physicians, nurses, social … [Read more...] about Evaluation of academic detailing to educate clinicians regarding childhood lead poisoning prevention: a pilot study

Feasibility of an Adapted Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cancer in the Rural South: Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Cancer (HELP PC)

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This study aimed to assess the feasibility of evaluating a CHW-facilitated lifestyle intervention in a rural community. The Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Cancer, or HELP PC, is an intervention focused on weight reduction through reduced calorie intake and increased physical activity. Twenty-one study participants were recruited from local community centers and … [Read more...] about Feasibility of an Adapted Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cancer in the Rural South: Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Cancer (HELP PC)

Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes

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In this randomized control trial, authors designed and implemented a diabetes and healthy lifestyle program among Korean-Americans in New York City, United States. Participants were identified and recruited from community centers, faith-based organizations, and cultural events in Queen, a New York City borough. In total, 302 participants consented and enrolled, with 153 … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes