Journal of Patient-Centered Research & Reviews

NOW PUBLISHED!! @JPCRR Vol. 12, Issue 4: aah.org/jpcrr. No paywalls. Completely #OpenAccess. Sincerest congratulations to @mtmdphd @debsimpson3 @bzmorgenstern @annzgeorge @masry_hicham @DrBeckyMitchell @ibsdoc @ppsengupta1 @morleycp

More and more people have been turning to AI to answer their medical questions, but Dr. Robert Freidel spoke to @Fox6now about AI's limitations in medical settings. Watch his clip here: buff.ly/wjluDho

#FactCheck Friday: 1 in 7 mothers and 1 in 4 marginalized mothers will experience symptoms of a perinatal #MentalHealth condition, most commonly #depression and/or #anxiety, during #pregnancy or #postpartum. TRUE. Yet too few are diagnosed or treated. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

In the next few decades, deadly once-a-century #heatwaves will begin occurring once every few years. It's critical for graduate #MedicalEducation leaders to educate our future physician workforce about #climate impacts on their patients' health. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol11/is…

What if knee pain isn’t inevitable with age? Wake Forest research is working to prevent osteoarthritis before it starts. #ProHumanitate #WFUResearch wakefo.rest/4us7PkG

#AFib is often treated with cryoballoon or laser balloon ablation when refractory to medication. Cryoballoon and laser balloon #ablation are both effective, but laser balloon procedures were found to take less time and expose patients to less radiation institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

From companionship to therapy, many people are turning to AI to feel heard. But psychologists warn that constant validation and on-demand affirmation can’t replace the depth, unpredictability, and growth that come from real relationships. Learn more: at.apa.org/eaf301

#FactCheck Friday: #AI is being rapidly adopted into medical practice. TRUE. But patients’ needs & expectations aren't fully considered in the application of AI in health care. #PatientCentered care means patients' voices need to be heard & accommodated. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol11/is…

While patients may benefit from increased access to #healthcare information, considerable drawbacks to #SocialMedia include #misinformation & information that isn't #PeerReviewed. Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to engage on social media. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

A PCORI-funded patient-centered CER study compared 3 approaches to help individuals w/ mental illness stop smoking: 1️⃣ An educational program for primary care clinicians 2️⃣ PE + support from a community health worker 3️⃣ Usual care consisting of access to state psychiatric services or outpatient health + mental health services Get the results here: pcori.me/4rgRQTt

We need a more holistic assessment of health (physical, mental, and social) and emphasize the need for #MentalHealth interventions as an avenue to increase functional independence in #OlderAdults and improve #PatientExperience and #PatientCentered care institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

Did you know HCSRN has secured a discounted group hotel room rate for 2026 Conference attendees? When the HCSRN room blocks are fully booked, we cannot guarantee housing will be available. Reservations can be made at the group rate until April 3, or until the group

#FactCheck Friday: most patients take their medications as #prescribed. FALSE. Up to 50% don't, 85% make occasional errors, & few report adverse effects to #prescribers. Find out here what info patients need during ambulatory #medication changes: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

Is home-based #PrimaryCare (HBPC) healthy for older adults, caregivers & #providers? Yes! HBPC improves access to care & resources, educational & emotional support for #caregivers & patient-provider relationships. For more, check out this JPCRR review: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol10/is…

The Needs of Women Treated for Ovarian Cancer: Results From a #gyncsm Twitter Chat [4/26/18] @TLHagan et al. @JPCRR ow.ly/HbzI30jHJkb

At Wake Forest University, neuroscience and the arts are coming together to advance health and well-being. From National Institutes of Health-funded research to community partnerships, our Neuroarts Lab is exploring how creative expression supports brain health. #ProHumanitate wakefo.rest/4l1mK0B

Patients can experience persistent symptoms consistent with #hypothyroidism despite #thyroid lab values in the normal range. These symptoms reduce quality of life despite a proper diagnosis, and patients want #physicians to take such symptoms seriously. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

This reflection discusses that medical trainees should be taught to write notes that are patient-centered, respectful, and mindful of bias. Read more of this article here: annfammed.org/content/24/1/72 Explaining that traditional documentation language can unintentionally harm trust when patients read their records. By teaching trainees to write with empathy & clarity can support stronger patient-clinician relationships and improve care in the era of open notes.

#FactCheck Friday: the #HPV vaccine provides long-term protection against cervical cancer. TRUE! HPV vaccination reduces the risk of #CervicalCancer for at least 18 years, according to a new study from @karolinskainst published in BMJ. news.ki.se/hpv-vaccine-pr…

Patients undergoing lower extremity #amputation desire to take an active part in decision-making but often aren't given the opportunity. This study by @karolinskainst unearths opportunities to enhance shared decision-making in the care process: institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/is…

Did you know alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer? 🧬 The more alcohol you drink, the higher the risk. It may not be on the label, but it’s a fact. #RedefineAlcohol #LessAlcohol #EVIDAction