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Valerie Vaughn

@valerievaughnmd.bsky.social

#hospitalist & #steward in Utah devoted to improving patient care through generating and implementing high quality, high value evidence across diverse contexts with teams that are compassionate, collaborative, and transformational. #uphillathlete

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Alistair Thorpe@athorpe8.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Full paper available in CID: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-... Huge thanks to the amazing research team behind this work: @doctorrachael.bsky.social, Julie Szymczak, Madeline Farrell, Isabelle Palmer, William Petty, Tyler Henderson, @angiefagerlin.bsky.social, and @valerievaughnmd.bsky.social

Comparing the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Randomized Public Health Messaging Experiment

Comparing the threat of antimicrobial resistance to the COVID-19 pandemic did not reduce antibiotic-seeking intentionsAdults with stronger preferences for

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Alistair Thorpe@athorpe8.bsky.social · 8mo ago

📢 New in OFID! Many adults ≥65yrs have harmless bacteria in their urine (ASB) often misdiagnosed as a UTI ⏩ harmful antibiotic use. We found US adults ≥65 given an educational leaflet were more comfortable avoiding antibiotics for ASB & less likely to mistake ASB for UTI! 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/ofid...

Impact of an Educational Leaflet About Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infection on Antibiotic Preferences Among US Adults ≥65 Years: An Online Randomized Controlled Survey Experiment

AbstractBackground. Adults aged ≥65 years are at high risk of harm from antibiotic misuse due to misdiagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) as urinary

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Valerie Vaughn@valerievaughnmd.bsky.social · last yr.

Exciting new project by @pcori.bsky.social --follow as we create a growing community of people interested in helping those with substance use disorder experience better care transitions!

CONNECT@theconnectproject.bsky.social · last yr.

CONNECT (Community Network to Navigate and Enhance Care Transitions) is excited to kick off our project on improving care transitions for people with substance use problems. Follow us here for updates and ways to get involved! #CONNECTProject #CommunityEngagedResearch #SubstanceUseCare

CONNECT@theconnectproject.bsky.social · last yr.

Did you know that 1 in 4 people with opioid use disorder experienced a medical hospitalization within the past year? These are often missed chances to connect people to care. CONNECT is committed to a person-centered and effective way to improve linkage to treatment after a hospital or ER visit.

CONNECT@theconnectproject.bsky.social · last yr.

Big changes are coming to Medicaid and could reshape access hsph.harvard.edu/news/how-med... 💡How might these changes impact people in care transitions or communities we all work with? 📣We’d love to hear your thoughts! #CONNECTProject #CommunityVoices

How Medicaid cuts could lead to loss of coverage for millions | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard Chan School's Benjamin Sommers and Adrianna McIntyre share their reactions to the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and discuss potential consequences for Medicaid recipients and the U.S. health ca...

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Rachael Lee@doctorrachael.bsky.social · last yr.

Joined today to promote our paper! Proud to be a part of this team. @athorpe8.bsky.social @angiefagerlin.bsky.social @valerievaughnmd.bsky.social

Alistair Thorpe@athorpe8.bsky.social · last yr.

Super excited to share key findings from our study in JAMA NO! Freq abx users (≥3 in 12mo) more likely to report: -wanting abx for an URI 💊 -Needing help w/health-related materials 📖 -Medical maximizing (prefer to act vs watch/wait) 🚀 -Disbelief in science 🚫🔬 💻: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Alistair Thorpe@athorpe8.bsky.social · last yr.

Super excited to share key findings from our study in JAMA NO! Freq abx users (≥3 in 12mo) more likely to report: -wanting abx for an URI 💊 -Needing help w/health-related materials 📖 -Medical maximizing (prefer to act vs watch/wait) 🚀 -Disbelief in science 🚫🔬 💻: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Characteristics and Antibiotic Preferences by Frequency of Antibiotic Use

This survey study compares demographic characteristics, beliefs, and antibiotic preferences of US adults who frequently use antibiotics with those who have not used antibiotics over the past year.

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Valerie Vaughn@valerievaughnmd.bsky.social · 2y ago

Every time I do this it makes me so productive. I’m just too competitive not to make my fingers bleed from all that excessive typing. @uofugim.bsky.social

Angela Keniston, PhD, MSPH@akeniston.bsky.social · 2y ago

🔔 Ring in the New Year in style!!!! Join your fellow healthcare workers from across the country (or even the world!) on the MOST FUN writing challenge EVER!!! 📝 🥳 @societyhospmed.bsky.social @jhospmedicine.bsky.social @maryannsciwriter.bsky.social

U of U General Internal Medicine@uofugim.bsky.social · 2y ago

🚨1 in 3 patients admitted to a VA with #AlcoholUseDisorder die in 5 yrs, with disproportionally high admissions in rural areas. Study by #Hospitalist Dr James Willey reinforces need for urgent action to address AUD in the veteran population. shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Impact of alcohol use disorder on inpatient hospitalizations: A comparison of outcomes between urban and rural Veterans Affairs hospitals

Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality that disproportionately affects rural residents and Veterans. Objective To evaluate the burden of AUD in admissi...

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MAD-ID The Antimicrobial Stewardship Meeting@mad-id.bsky.social · 2y ago

🎉 Save the Date! 📅 The 27th Annual MAD-ID Meeting is happening May 28-31, 2025, in sunny Orlando, FL! 🌴✨ Join us for an opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with experts in infectious diseases. Stay tuned for more details! 🌟 #MADID2025 #IDSky #MedSky #PharmSky

Annual Meeting | MAD-ID.org

MAD-ID offers an Annual Meeting where pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers will be given the opportunity to participate in this three-and-a-half-day educational program…

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