Health Case Study

Barriers to Diabetes Technology and Care in Underserved Communities

Background The study examined barriers to technology use and endocrinology care among disadvantaged communities with type 1 diabetes. Our team played a critical role in transcribing, translating, analyzing surveys, coding interviews, and reporting. Methods The study used a semistructured format to conduct focus groups with adults living with type 1 diabetes in Florida and California. […]

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Impact on HIV Care Continuum Outcomes and Medication Adherence

Background This study was conducted at the Parkland HIV Program in Dallas, Texas, an area significantly impacted by new HIV diagnoses, particularly among African American and Hispanic populations. The research focused on implementing a rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) program, known as Immediate Start of Antiretroviral Therapy (iSTAT), which aimed to reduce the time

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PaTH Towards a Learning Health System (PaTH). Spanish Story Booth

Overview of the Study: Patient narratives in healthcare offer invaluable insights into the intricacies of illness, coping mechanisms, and navigating the healthcare system. The PaTH initiative, funded by PCORI, sought to tap into this potential by capturing stories from patients with back pain. Using an audio “document” approach, adults aged 18 or older shared their

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