by Susan J. Auger | Dec 1, 2015
Abstract Summary: Objective: The objective of this research was to examine the effectiveness of a participatory prenatal education program for low-income Latinas. Lay health educators facilitated groups using photonovels and experiential learning activities. Methods:...
by Charles W. Smith | Oct 6, 2015
Abstract Keywords: Lifestyle change, weight, diet, activity, alcohol use, smoking, stress reduction, sleep, communication. Citation: Smith CW, Lester J. Improved lifestyle is the pathway to health. J Participat Med. 2015 Oct 6; 7:e12. Published: October 6, 2015....
by e-Patient Dave | Jul 1, 2015
Abstract Keywords: Endometriosis, patient participation, online communities. Citation: De Bronkart D, Anonymous. An e-patient awakening: endometriosis. J Participat Med. 2015 Jul 1; 7:e11. Published: July 1, 2015. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no...
by Leana S. Wen | Jun 25, 2015
Abstract Summary: Existing research on the patient experience has focused on patients in the hospital and other medical settings. We investigate the perceptions of people who may not self-identify as being patients. This innovative approach of the “street study” aims...
by Joseph P. Allencherril | Jun 5, 2015
Editor’s Note: This narrative, written by a current third year medical student, illustrates a very common concern. Patients are often unaware of important conditions that have been identified and documented in the electronic medical record, but can easily be missed by...
by Michelle Marie Jacob | May 30, 2015
Abstract American Indians suffer disproportional disease burden from chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes (hereinafter “diabetes”). In response to this health crisis, the United States Congress implemented the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), a...
