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2025 | Volume 23, Issue 2

Teamwork Among Primary Care Staff to Achieve Regular Follow-Up of Chronic Patients

Brief Summary: This qualitative study used semistructured interviews with primary care teams from 12 clinics to identify innovative strategies used by clinics with high temporal regularity—those whose patients consistently attend scheduled follow-ups—to improve chronic care. Strategies of Clinics with High Temporal Regularity include: 1. A clear follow-up system, beginning with administrative staff reaching out to patients and ending with recruiting the help of patients’ family members. 2. Close working relationships within less hierarchical, flatter structures, where every team member is part of the decision-making process. 3. Other strategies included routine staff meetings to discuss patients who have been lost-to-follow-up, adaptive workflows, assistance with bureaucracy, informal communication channels, and consultations with social workers.

Khazen Visual Abstract: Strategies primary care teams use to improve follow-up care for chronic patients, including a clear follow-up system, team collaboration, and family involvement. For more details, please see the original article. — **Khazen et al. – Visual Abstract** Insights on the strategies used by primary care teams to improve follow-up care for chronic patients. Key findings: systematic follow-up strategies and team collaboration were critical.

Family-Based Interventions to Promote Weight Management in Adults: Results From a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in India

Brief Summary: This cluster randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of a structured family-based cardiovascular health intervention in improving weight management among 1,671 adults in India. After adjusting for family clustering and socio-economic factors, intervention participants experienced, on average, these improvements compared with the usual care group after two years: 2.61 kg greater reduction in weight (P < .001), 1.06 kg/m² greater reduction in BMI (P < .001), and 4.17 cm greater reduction in waist circumference (P < .001).

Panniyammakal Visual Abstract: Summary of a family-based cardiovascular health intervention trial in India, showing significant reductions in weight, BMI, and waist circumference after two years. For more details, please see the original article. — **Panniyammakal et al. – Visual Abstract** Key findings on the effectiveness of family-based interventions for weight management in adults in India. Improvements were seen in weight, BMI, and waist circumference after two years.

Convenience or Continuity: When Are Patients Willing to Wait to See Their Own Doctor?

Brief Summary: This cross-sectional survey study of 2,516 family medicine patients examined their preferences for seeing their primary care physician (PCP) versus other team clinicians based on visit type and wait time. The results show that over one-half of patients preferred their PCP for annual checkups (52.6%), chronic condition follow-up (54.6%), and mental health follow-ups (56.8%). Patients were willing to wait 3-4 weeks to see their PCP for sensitive exams (68.2%), new mental health concerns (58.9%), and new concerns about chronic conditions (61.1%). Only 7.2% of patients were willing to wait for their PCP for urgent concerns—most preferred the soonest available clinician.

Shumer Visual Abstract: Patient preferences for seeing their primary care physician versus other clinicians, based on visit type and wait time. Results show patients are willing to wait for their PCP for certain visit types, but prefer the soonest available clinician for urgent concerns. For more details, please see the original article. — **Shumer et al. – Visual Abstract** Key findings on patient preferences for continuity of care with their primary care physician, with a notable willingness to wait longer for specific visit types.

Heplisav-B vs Standard Hepatitis B Vaccine Booster for Health Care Workers

Brief Summary: This retrospective cohort study used existing health record data to evaluate the immune response of 242 previously vaccinated individuals with low immunity who received a single booster dose of either Heplisav-B or a standard hepatitis B vaccine. Results include: 99.4% of individuals receiving Heplisav-B reached protective antibody levels. 92.7% of individuals receiving a standard booster reached protective levels. The 6.7% higher response rate with Heplisav-B was statistically significant (95% CI, 1.9%-14.5%; P = .003). All seven individuals who remained below protective levels after one booster eventually reached immunity after receiving additional vaccinations.

Williams Visual Abstract: Comparison of immune response to Heplisav-B and standard hepatitis B boosters in healthcare workers, with Heplisav-B showing a statistically significant higher response rate. For more details, please see the original article. — **Williams et al. – Visual Abstract** Key findings comparing the effectiveness of Heplisav-B vs. standard hepatitis B vaccine boosters in healthcare workers, with significant results favoring Heplisav-B.

2025 | Volume 23, Issue 1

► Evaluation of an AI-Based Voice Biomarker Tool to Detect Signals Consistent With Moderate to Severe Depression

Infographic for the original research study titled 'Evaluation of an AI-Based Voice Biomarker Tool to Detect Signals Consistent With Moderate to Severe Depression.'