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Browsing Health services by Subject "Health sciences"
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Access to Doula and Midwifery Support for Washington State’s Incarcerated Population: A Qualitative Policy Assessment
Abstract: Access to Doula and Midwifery Support for Washington State’s Incarcerated Population: A Qualitative Policy Assessment Background: This thesis assesses perceptions of key stakeholders regarding Washington State ... -
Access, utilization, and outcomes of physical therapy services among injured workers with back pain in Washington State
Back pain is a complex and multidimensional health problem that is highly prevalent and costly for the working population and society. It is one of the leading causes of disability in the US adult population and the primary ... -
Alcohol Use and HIV Risk in the iPrEx Study
Introduction: HIV acquisition continues to be a critical global health concern even with existing effective prevention strategies. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by the epidemic. Unhealthy ... -
Annual Alcohol Screening and Brief Alcohol Interventions in the Veterans Health Administration
(2012-09-13)Background: Alcohol screening and brief alcohol interventions (SBI) are ranked the third highest prevention priority for US adults. Although the US Preventive Services Task recommends routine SBI, the optimal screening ... -
Assessing First Responders and People Who Use Drugs’ Perceptions of Fentanyl and Drug Checking Services
Background: The current wave of the opioid epidemic is primarily driven by the proliferation of fentanyl and its analogs. Fentanyl adulteration, the presence of fentanyl in addition to an expected substance, amplifies the ... -
Assessing racial/ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer postoperative care
University of Washington Abstract Assessing racial/ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer postoperative care Janeth Sanchez Chair of Supervisory Committee: Engelberta Thompson, Professor Emeritus Department of Health ... -
Association Between a Statewide Medicaid Opioid Policy and Postoperative Opioid Prescribing among Surgeons at a Large Safety-Net Hospital
Background: Restrictive state and payer policies may be effective in reducing opioid prescribing by surgeons, but their impact has not been well studied. In 2017, Washington Medicaid implemented an opioid prescribing limit ... -
Association Between Race, Illness Severity, and Mortality in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Background: Prior studies have demonstrated that non-white race/ethnicity and insurance status are associated with mortality after congenital heart surgery. It remains unknown whether non-white children have a higher ... -
The Association between Receipt of Brief Alcohol Intervention and Quality of Care among Veteran Outpatients with Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Background: Brief alcohol intervention, including advice to reduce or abstain from drinking, is widely recommended for general medical outpatients with unhealthy alcohol use. Providers report reluctance to deliver such ... -
Association of Cardiac Arrest and Cannulation Location on Outcomes of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Children Who Experience Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department
Objective Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) improves survival in adult patients with cardiac arrest refractory to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Single institution retrospective studies ... -
Association of the Implementation of the Patient-Centered Medical Home with Quality of Life in Patients with Multimorbidity
Background: The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has clinical benefits for chronic disease care, but the association with patient-reported outcomes such as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is unexplored in patients ... -
Associations between the Life Course Development Model of Community Capacity Building and Abuse among Children and Adolescents in Washington State
(2013-02-25)Background: In the Life Course Development Model (LCDM), the community environment - biologic, physical, and social - strongly affects an individual's capacity to be healthy. Building on the fundamental concept that one's ... -
AUDIT-C Alcohol Screening Results as a Marker of Alcohol Misuse Severity and Postoperative Risk
(2012-09-13)Alcohol misuse is a modifiable risk factor for postoperative complications and health care utilization. The AUDIT-C alcohol screening questionnaire is commonly used for routine alcohol screening in primary care and results ... -
Beliefs about Hypertension Among People with Uncontrolled Hypertension
Background: Uncontrolled hypertension leads to severe yet preventable outcomes including heart attack, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. Almost a third of the adults in the US have hypertension and only about half of ... -
“Best Kept Secret”: Perspectives from Adult Day Care Staff
The aims of this project were three-fold: explore through semi-structured interviews with adult day care staff members their perceptions on transitioning individuals with dementia to more supportive care; describe the ... -
Betel Use in Pregnancy
University of Washington Abstract Betel Use in Pregnancy Sahira Khalid Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Peter Milgrom, Professor Oral Health Sciences Purpose: The purpose of this study is to pilot test a short questionnaire, ... -
Beyond Crisis Response: Characterizing First Responder Interest in Mental Health Services
Compared to the general public, first responders are at increased risk for mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. Emergency medical services (EMS) organizations have identified the increased need for mental ... -
The causal effects of maternal employment attributes on family health outcomes and health disparities: implications for policy and practice
Socioeconomic disparities in maternal and child health are well-known, widespread problems in the US. A high proportion of women with young children participate in the labor force making maternal employment attributes, ... -
CEASE HCC: Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Sorafenib and Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Background: Transarterial embolization and sorafenib are the two main first-line therapeutic options for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who are not candidates for curative treatments. As no prospective trials ... -
Community Readiness Assessment for the Dissemination of Evidence-based Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults in Astana, Kazakhstan
The study aimed to assess the readiness of the community in Astana, Kazakhstan, to act on the issue of physical inactivity among older adults, and implement evidence-based programs to increase physical activity. In order ...