J Am Board Fam Med
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Multicenter Study
The Burden of Childhood Atopic Dermatitis in the Primary Care Setting: A Report from the Meta-LARC Consortium.
Little is known about the burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) encountered in US primary care practices and the frequency and type of skin care practices routinely used in children. ⋯ Our study found a large burden of AD in the primary care practice setting in the US. The majority of households reported skin care practices that may be detrimental to the skin barrier, such as frequent bathing and the routine use of moisturizers with high water: oil ratios. Clinical trials are needed to identify which skin care practices are optimal for reducing the significant burden of AD in the community.
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Multicenter Study
Canadian HIV Care Settings as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs).
For people living with HIV (PLWH) using continuous antiretroviral therapy, HIV is now a complex chronic condition often managed in primary care settings. The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated primary care that promotes collaboration between primary and specialist care and allied services. The study assessed how both Canadian primary and specialist HIV care settings align with the PCMH. ⋯ HIV care in Canada is reasonably well aligned with the PCMH, irrespective of structure of settings. We propose the need for improvements in the use of electronic medical records, quality improvement strategies, and integration of mental health services to achieve better care delivery and health outcomes among PLWH in Canada.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Screening for Psychotherapeutic Medication Misuse in Primary Care Patients: Comparing Two Instruments.
Prescription psychotherapeutic medication misuse is a growing problem in the United States, but no method exists to routinely screen for this in primary care. Our study sought to (1) describe the prevalence of prescription psychotherapeutic medication misuse in primary care and the characteristics of patients who misuse and (2) compare 2 screening instruments modified to identify prescription medication misuse in primary care. ⋯ Rates of prescription medication misuse were substantial with both RxCAGE and POMI-e showing promise as screening instruments. Future studies are needed to test prescription medication misuse screening tools in broader populations and pilot interventions for those screening positive.