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Explaining the Relations Between Acculturative Stress and Prosocial Behaviors in Latino Youth from the Midwest
(Cambio Center, 2015)
to engage in mainstream culture and distance themselves from their traditional cultures. There is also supportive evidence for the notion that deviant peer affiliation may have detrimental consequences for adolescents' social behaviors (see Carlo et al...
Clinical Pathway for the Fontan Patient to Standardize Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The Fontan repair is the final stage of surgical palliation for the pediatric patient with a single
ventricle heart. The post-operative medical management of this patient population can be
variable and hospital length ...
How do hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections compare for knee OA relief?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA), but that insufficient evidence exists to recommend HA injections (SOR: B, evidence-based guidelines)....
How often does long-term PPI therapy cause clinically significant hypomagnesemia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: How often does long-term PPI therapy cause clinically significant hypomagnesemia? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Rarely. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be associated with decreases in serum magnesium laboratory values to below 1.6 to 1.8 mg...
How effectively do ACE inhibitors and ARBs prevent migraines?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: How effectively do ACE inhibitors and ARBs prevent migraines? Evidence-based answer: The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor lisinopril reduces the number of migraines by about 1.5 per month in patients experiencing 2 to 6 migraines...
How effective and safe is fecal microbial transplant in preventing C difficile recurrence?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: How effective and safe is fecal microbial transplant in preventing C difficile recurrence? Evidence-based answer: fecal microbial transplant (fmt) is reasonably safe and effective. In patients who have had multiple Clostridium difficile...
Can CBT effectively treat adult insomnia disorder?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: Can CBT effectively treat adult insomnia disorder? Evidence-based answer: Yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) administered individually, in a group setting, or on the internet is effective for treating insomnia in adults compared with control...
An examination of musical instrument practice among collegiate musicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
indicated that collegiate instrumentalists should (a) develop and strengthen self-regulation skills, (b) arrange practice time based on individual schedules, and (c) cope with challenges through discussing potential solutions with peers and instrumental...
Does prophylactic azithromycin reduce the number of COPD exacerbations or hospitalizations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q Does prophylactic azithromycin reduce the number of COPD exacerbations or hospitalizations? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes for exacerbations, no for hospitalizations. Prophylactic azithromycin reduces the number of exacerbations by about 25%. It also...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
How do clinical prediction rules compare with joint fluid analysis in diagnosing gout?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: How do clinical prediction rules compare with joint fluid analysis in diagnosing gout? Evidence-based answer: Clinical prediction rules effectively diagnose gout without joint fluid analysis. The American College of Rheumatology clinical...
More isn't better with acute low back pain treatment
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
More isn't better with acute low back pain treatment Adding cyclobenzaprine or oxycodone/acetaminophen to naproxen for the treatment of acute low back pain does nothing more than increase adverse effects. Practice changer: Consider treating patients...
Automated office BP measurement : the new standard in HTN screening
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Automated office BP measurement: The new standard in HTN screening. Obtain greater accuracy in blood pressure measurement with an automated office device. PRACTICE CHANGER: Measure patients' blood pressure (BP) using an oscillometric, fully...
Time to conception after miscarriage : how long to wait?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Time to conception after miscarriage: how long to wait? Evidence-based answer: an interpregnancy interval (IPI) of < 6 months following miscarriage is associated with an increased live birth rate in subsequent pregnancy, lower risks of preterm...
Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS? Evidence-based answer: No. Adding a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients taking antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome (ACS...
Do statins alter the risk or progression of dementia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: Do statins alter the risk or progression of dementia? Evidence-based answer: No. Moderate-intensity statin therapy (with pravastatin or simvastatin) doesn't prevent progression to dementia in patients at increased risk. No prevention studies...
Educational Care Binder to Improve Appointment Attendance After Prenatal Exposure to Methadone
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
early and initiate interventions prior to development of long-term complications. The purpose of this evidence-based project was to determine if an educational care binder improved adherence to specialty follow up appointments for infants prenatally...
Can mobile technology improve weight loss in overweight and obese patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
Q: Can mobile technology improve weight loss in overweight and obese patients? Evidence-based answer: Yes, this technology can help in the short term. Mobile technology compared with minimal or no intervention increases short-term (<6 months) weight...
Q: Is event-driven PrEP dosing for HIV as effective as daily dosing?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-06)
Evidence based answer: PROBABLY, although there are no head-to-head trials comparing the 2 dosing regimens. Event-driven pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) dosing reduces HIV conversion by 86% compared to placebo (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B...
Implementation of a low-cost, web-based, multi-component training for trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
knowledge, use, and fidelity in TF-CBT. A multiple regression showed that previous TF-BT training, clinician attitudes towards evidence-based practices, and clinician age predicted training completion. Implications for web-based trainings and implementation...