Leah Sparks’ Post

Technology has opened new ways for individuals to engage with healthcare providers, but non-adherence to treatment continues to be one of the most challenging aspects of behavioral health. Over half of those with a serious mental illness are not adhering to therapeutic treatment, according to a 2020 systematic review. It is not enough for individuals to find their way to a healthcare provider, they must be able to fill, pay for, and confidently take prescription drugs as directed by their care team. Non-adherence can lead to serious complications, increased hospitalizations, episodes of violence, a higher risk of suicide and other crises situations. At Altruix, we break down barriers to access and adherence, helping individuals get and take their medications. Read in this article by Altruix Chief Clinical Officer Thom Stambaugh four ways to accelerate access: https://hubs.la/Q02zZD9Z0 #access #adherence

Depending on where you are in the world, you may be hearing a lot about “the #opioidcrisis” that has unfolded in the U.S. in recent years. But did you know this is just one form of #iatrogenicdependence? Or that iatrogenic dependence – the official medical term used to describe #addiction to a substance that was prescribed by a #physician – is an even bigger problem among elderly populations than younger people? Find out what’s already being done in some #hospitals and home health settings to help prevent iatrogenic dependence among #elderlypatients and help manage existing dependencies at home so that patients don’t have to suffer through repeated hospitalisations. They also share some broader scale #clinical practices that they have found helpful in #preventing… ✔ iatrogenic dependence among all populations. ✔oversaturation of healthcare institutions by patients who are better served by high quality home care via constant monitoring and proactive wellness consultations. #Zebratechnologies

In collaboration with two other organizations, Elevyst and RIWI , PROA was involved in the largest survey to date on SU stigma in healthcare in America. There is profound stigma in healthcare on SUD, and it is killing them too. Link to report https://lnkd.in/e5qnuA54

Searching for the secret key to improve Advance Care Planning outcomes? Consider Surrogate Decision Makers (SDMs)! 97% of Surrogate Decision Makers we surveyed, reported that Koda ACP will spur a conversation with their loved one. Our latest research blog (co-written by Fady S., R. Lynae Roberts, Ph.D., Desh Mohan, MD, and Christina Lukasko) highlights the significant impact SDMs have on effective #ACP, while covering our findings regarding SDM willingness to engage with their loved ones in the ACP process. 📖 Access the research blog below to read through our full findings. For more information on Koda Health and our ACP tools, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gd4qPevW or contact us at info@kodahealthcare.com. #AdvanceCarePlanning #SDMs #PatientCenteredCare #AdvanceDirectives #MedicalDecisionMakers #DigitalHealth #healthinnovation #healthresearch #healthblog #endoflife #pallative

Welcome to our “ Red Pill or Blue Pill” Live Series brought to you by GeriatRx and the Deprescribing Accelerator! Over the next few days we’ll be sharing how YOU can learn to join our STOP and SPOT dangerous medication use in our older patients. This is a Deprescribing movement to break out against our broken health system by reducing harm, saving our patients time and money, and bring patient advocacy to a new level while helping to keep our older adults Age gracefully in place ! In the US, We waste nearly half a TRILLION dollars from our taxpayers due to mismanaged medications. Because of this nearly 275,000 people die annually….. from our own health system! Why? - We aren’t using pharmacists at the top of their clinical expertise - We don’t have pharmacists working in every INDEPENDENT Retirement Community, outpatient clinic, care manageemnt practice, adulty day care, or community health center, to address patients comprehensively - Our system sadly is so fragmented that it makes it even harder to reimburse pharmacists for life saving services that continue to improve patient care Make it Make sense?! This is your opportunity to choose the Red Pill instead of maintaining the status quo and allow more patients die. You DON’T have to be a pharmacist to be a Deprescribing Advocate!! We all can combat Overprescribing, Polypharmacy, Prescribing Cascades, and preventable Medication Related Harm seen in our geriatric patients together! The Best Kept Secrets are pharmacists, especially geriatric trained ones, and we are sitting right in your backyard! Only 1 spot remains for our Spring Cohort of the Deprescribing Accelerator, we start February 29th, 2024 - Can I count on you to be a part of our Deprescribing Army? Schedule Here: https://lnkd.in/eu5gNmRh #deprescribing #accelerator #concierge #pharmacist #geriatrx #precisionmedicine #redpill #AgingAdvocate

A diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy doesn’t just affect your patients. It impacts their loved ones. Loss of feeling in the feet and legs can lead to fall risks and heightened immobility. It can contribute to loss of independence and even a driver’s license. Oftentimes, family and friends step in to help, becoming makeshift caregivers. But all too often, they end up stressed out, overwhelmed, and at a greater risk of getting injured, too. After all, caretaking represents an extremely physical undertaking. How many caregivers of those facing neuropathy walk into your facility every day? Here’s a video you can show to raise public awareness and help caregivers better care for their loved ones: https://lnkd.in/gK7dWCqd #neuropacalm #peripheralneuropathy #neuropathy #neuropathicpain #pharmacist #pharmacists #pharmacistsprovidecare #clinic #pharmacy #pharmacies #medicalprofessional #medicalprofessionals #video

The journey towards better behavioral health care is marked by progress and innovation. The hybrid pharmacy model represents the next logical step in pharmaceutical care, with its ability to cater to diverse populations regardless of size. Whether it's a small community or a large behavioral health program, the hybrid model adapts to their needs within a given geographical area. By providing access to specialized support, improving medication management, and enhancing patient satisfaction, the hybrid model is propelling behavioral health care to new heights. #BehavioralHealthCare #HealthcareInnovation #HybridPharmacy https://hubs.la/Q01-68fH0

Support shouldn’t (and can’t be) one size fits all, and this is something I regularly hear from patients. They often don’t feel that the support services on offer are right for what they need. When I speak to clinics about their support services, many tell me that they have a counsellor, so they are providing support. But many patients tell me they don’t want to see a counsellor, that they don’t feel it’s right for them. I personally think it would be helpful for everyone to speak with a fertility counsellor for at least one session before starting treatment, but it is a personal choice for patients, and by only providing sessions with a counsellor as your support options, you are not giving patients the choice they need. Patients are wanting a choice of support options, they want to feel empowered to pick what is right for them and this may change as they journey with you progresses. They may want the peer support of a safe support group (either online or face to face), they may want access to trusted holistic therapists, they may want blogs that they can read in their own time, with support tips from experts. And most importantly they want to feel supported by their clinical staff, they want to feel that they can ask questions without judgement and receive empathy for what they are experiencing. If you’re looking to upgrade your patient support, I can help you design a bespoke plan that enhances support throughout your patients’ journey. For more information, send me a DM or email Sarah@sarahbanks.coach today.

The U.S. might be on the leading edge of developing new medicines and treatment modalities for everything from cancer to diabetes management. But in the pursuit of ever more advanced technologies, efficiencies, and moonshot therapeutics, our _human_ aspects of #healing and #caregiving have been sidelined and suppressed in our #healthsystem. If we re-centered what makes us human, could it make us well? My newest Substack thought piece (link in comments) explores the idea of #wholeness as a definition of healing for individual humans, and for the health system as a whole. Let me know what it sparks for you in the comments!

🎉 Exciting News in Mental Health! 🎉 The recent FDA approval of Zurzuvae for postpartum depression is a significant step forward in supporting new mothers' well-being. This breakthrough offers hope for those battling postpartum depression, providing a potential solution to a challenging condition. As we continue to prioritize mental health, innovations like Zurzuvae bring us closer to comprehensive support for all. Read more about this remarkable development and its potential impact on maternal mental health. 💙🌼 #MentalHealthMatters #InnovationInHealthcare #NurseRecruitment #NurseHiring #NursingOpportunities #NurseJobs #NurseLife #NursingCareer #nurseIO