PURPOSE We aimed to advance the internal and external validity of research by sharing our
empirical experience and recommendations for systematically reporting contextual factors. …

Background There is emerging consensus that enhanced inter-professional teamwork is
necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of primary care, but there is less practical …

To identify concepts of health and disease as part of a study on designing culturally-targeted
heart disease prevention messages for South Asians. We conducted qualitative, semi-…

… MA Tirodkar collected the data and began the analysis. Both authors completed the analysis…
Tirodkar is with the Committee on Human Development, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand mental health, substance use, and
health behavior activities within primary care practices recognized by the National Committee …

… populations: normal weight (18.5 to <23.0 kg/m 2 ), a moderate-risk public health action
point (23.0 kg/m 2 ), and a high-risk public health action point (27.5 kg/m 2 ) (7). In 2009, India’s …

Objective To investigate racial/ethnic differences in disability onset among older Americans
with arthritis. Factors amenable to clinical and public health intervention that may explain …

PURPOSE We aimed to determine the motivations and barriers facing small practices that
seek to adopt the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model, as well as the type of help …

BACKGROUND: Although South Asians are at higher risk for coronary heart disease (CHD)
than most other US racial/ethnic groups, very little research has addressed this disparity. …

Purpose: Oncology practices may serve as the primary health provider for patients with cancer
and the so-called neighbor during periods of transition and survivorship. New standards …