2021
Achieving Population Health Impacts Through Health Promotion Programs Offered by Community-based Organizations
Brewster AL, Wilson TL, Curry LA, Kunkel SR. Achieving Population Health Impacts Through Health Promotion Programs Offered by Community-based Organizations. Medical Care 2021, 59: 273-279. PMID: 33480659, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth promotion programsNursing home useEvidence-based health promotion programsHealth care usePromotion programsCare useOlder adultsAmbulatory care-sensitive hospitalizationsHome useHospital readmission ratesBehavioral risk factorsCommunity-based organizationsReadmission ratesChronic conditionsRisk factorsStratified analysisClinical settingPopulation-level impactBreadth of programsPopulation healthDelivery sitesMedicare spendingPercentage point reductionSignificant reductionAdults
2016
Patients’ experiences managing cardiovascular disease and risk factors in prison
Thomas EH, Wang EA, Curry LA, Chen PG. Patients’ experiences managing cardiovascular disease and risk factors in prison. Health & Justice 2016, 4: 4. PMID: 27077019, PMCID: PMC4819910, DOI: 10.1186/s40352-016-0035-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInformal support systemsCorrectional policyConstant comparative methodDepth interviewsCorrectional staffPrisonPrison settingEffective self-management strategiesCommunity flyersHistory of incarcerationComparative methodThemesRisk factorsTheory approachCVD risk factorsCardiovascular disease mortalityPrimary care clinicsResultsFour themesSelf-management educationMedical rolePatient-centered careSelf-management strategiesCare delivery systemSelf-management skillsData collection
2003
Depression in Later-Life Puerto Rican Primary Care Patients: The Role of Illness, Stress, Social Integration, and Religiosity
Robison J, Curry L, Gruman C, Covington T, Gaztambide S, Blank K. Depression in Later-Life Puerto Rican Primary Care Patients: The Role of Illness, Stress, Social Integration, and Religiosity. International Psychogeriatrics 2003, 15: 239-251. PMID: 14756160, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610203009505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overCaregiversChronic DiseaseComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorDysthymic DisorderFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew EnglandPrimary Health CarePuerto RicoReligion and PsychologyRisk FactorsSocial SupportStress, PsychologicalConceptsPrimary care patientsDSM-IV criteriaCare patientsOlder Puerto RicansComposite International Diagnostic InterviewPrimary care clinicsPrimary care settingRisk of depressionPoor subjective healthRates of depressionFifth of participantsPuerto RicansRole of illnessSocial risk factorsStudy of depressionHigh rateSocial stressorsCare clinicsIllness severityRisk factorsDepressive disorderMajor depressionCare settingsImproved preventionPatients