Research consistently shows that engaged patients have better health outcomes. For those with chronic pain, this includes improved function, reduced distress, and increased adherence to treatment. When patients have tools to manage their symptoms in daily life, clinical interventions become more effective. Digital tools and online education platforms are increasingly important, especially as access to multidisciplinary pain care remains limited for many. Platforms like the I-Engage Academy provide practical, evidence-informed content that complements medical care. Living with chronic pain is a day-to-day challenge, and patients often need support that extends beyond the clinical setting. While in-person treatments and medications play a crucial role, patients benefit immensely when they're equipped with strategies to help them manage symptoms between appointments. Read more about the value of online self-management resources here: [https://lnkd.in/g4HF37K3] #PainMedicine #ChronicPain #PainManagement #OnlineResources

PCORI awards new patient-centered CER to support informed health care decisions! The newly awarded patient-centered CER studies include research comparing: ▪️Commonly prescribed antibiotics versus placebo to treat acute ear and sinus infections ▪️Treatment approaches for insomnia ▪️Approaches including nondrug therapies for managing chronic low back pain in adults These new studies will generate valuable information for individuals and families facing various health issues that affect many adults and children nationwide. Read more about other research PCORI is funding: https://lnkd.in/eVUpqaHA

https://lnkd.in/dUhGzrDQ "Diabetes is not just a medical condition—it’s a global public health challenge impacting more than 422 million people worldwide." In Chapter 1 of his educational video series, Dr. Yash Patel, Diabesity Consultant, explores the fundamentals of diabetes: what it is, why it develops, and why raising awareness is essential. This series is created for patients, families, and healthcare professionals who want to gain a clearer understanding of diabetes and learn how to manage it effectively. Dr Yash Patel Swasthya Diabetes Care Hashtags: #DiabetesAwareness #DrYashPatel #HealthEducation #DiabesityCare

❗ EMPATHY SAVES HEARTS ❗ In healthcare, empathy goes beyond “sorry o.” It’s about stepping into the patient’s shoes and offering real solutions. 🧠 Sympathy feels sorry; empathy entails explaining, guiding, and offering solutions. 💬 Patients facing heart failure, hypertension, or heart attacks need hope and clarity. 💡 Modern medicine offers innovations that mean their diagnosis is not the end of the world. 🎙️ Primary Care Physician Dr. Gabriel Udu of Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre explains why empathy is essential when delivering life-changing news. 👉Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dZ86j5rf #EmpathyInMedicine #HeartHealth #DoctorAdvice #CompassionateCare #CardiovascularCare #PatientSupport #PreventiveMedicine

Did you know September is Pain Awareness Month? At ANODUNOS Integrated Pain Management Advocates we're magnifying the message of the US Pain Foundation all month long. What's even more exciting, to further the bigger mission of Anodunos, the US Pain Foundation and Utica University's Institute for the Study of Integrative Health, our Co-Founder & CEO Christine Sotmary is speaking this weekend at the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Conference! Christine's talk, "How to Implement an Integrative Approach to Care with a Navigator Led Care Team" will demonstrate not just the need for this approach but a system for implementing across hospitals, private medical practices, corporate settings, and even community centers. Be sure to follow for more info and of course, send us a DM if you won't be at the conference but would like to hear more about what we're sharing. #ThisIsPain #IntegrativeCare #UnmaskingPain #PainAwarenessMonth #AccessToCare

Liver disease is on the rise — and healthcare organizations are looking for better tools to address it. The Hepatus-Series Transient Elastography systems were recently recognized by Vizient’s customer-led council for their potential to make a real difference: 🔹 Supporting earlier detection and monitoring 🔹 Enhancing patient safety 🔹 Improving operational efficiency for care teams It’s encouraging to see leading organizations validating technologies that can help shift the standard of care for liver health. 👉 Let’s connect Aegle Medical if you’d like to learn more about how the Mindray North America #Hepatus-Series is being adopted across health systems and GI practices across the nation.

What defines quality in Advanced Illness Care? We created the Quality of Care for Patients With Advanced Illness (QCPAI) scale to measure it—directly from the patient's perspective. Using a 15-item questionnaire and best-worst scaling, we identified what patients prioritise most: 💊 Treatment quality 😌 Symptom control 💰 Affordability The QCPAI scale exhibits robust validity and reliability in measuring the quality of advanced illness care. Healthcare organisations and policy makers are encouraged to adopt the QCPAI scale as a standard tool for systematically evaluating and enhancing care quality. 🔍 Authors: Mihir Gandhi, PhD, CStat, Felicia Ang, Ph.D, Shirlyn Hui-Shan Neo, Juan Marcos González Sepúlveda, Cheung Yin Bun, Eric Finkelstein and the QCPAI Study Group 📖 Journal: Value in Health 🔗 Link to the full abstract and article in the comments! #palliativecare #advancedillnesscare #LienCentreforPalliativeCare #DukeNUSMedicalSchool

One of the many reasons we’ve focused on developing our real-time, point-of-care, non-invasive #MicroTREND diagnostic system is because if we can help care providers detect #sepsis earlier, we can help improve patient outcomes - AND we can help patients avoid the incredible ongoing healthcare costs of being a #sepsis victim. A study, published in #CriticalCare last week, shows the ongoing healthcare costs for those who survive #sepsis. Needless to say, the COSTS ARE ENORMOUS. The study conclusion? “Across all geographic regions represented in the studies, sepsis survivors face high healthcare costs, and these healthcare costs persist for years after discharge. Our results demonstrate the significant health economic burden of sepsis on health payors.” Improving patient outcomes. Avoiding high healthcare costs. Lots of work for all of us to do on getting ahead of #sepsis. More on the study here: https://lnkd.in/gMkqWkc9 #MicroTREND #shock #sepsis #SAM2025 #GetAheadOfSepsis Note: The device’s intended use is monitoring oral mucosal PCO2 in adult patients and is not yet commercially available.

As part of a new approach to improving how patients receive timely, effective and culturally sensitive care, a digital project called Evidence2Practice is helping patients affected by sickle cell disease. With North York General Hospital leading the provincial initiative and funded by Ontario Health | Santé Ontario, Evidence2Practice embeds the latest clinical evidence directly into hospital systems, reducing the time it takes to implement new guidelines from years to just 4–6 months. This is just one example of how Ontario hospitals are taking action to bridge research and the real-world, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced, evidence-based care. Learn more: https://ow.ly/SZZu50WMeGm #HeretoCare #HealthcareInnovation