*Observation methods have a long history in the social sciences *Social science approaches should be adapted for health researchers’ unique needs * @MeganMc_MedAnth, Bo Kim, Mollie Ruben & I wrote a guide to use observation in #HSR #Impsc @VA_CHOIR https://t.co/AbYUAcKUg9

Join MASSH Connections Thurs Sept 21, 1pm ET/10 am PT. Learn about #anthropologists & federal work, & how to effectively engage AHRQ. Join our @SfAAnthro TIG to learn more:

How can health systems proactively address patient needs prior to adopting a new #EHR? @GemmaeFix @VA_CHOIR @BUMedicine https://t.co/IN1GnCOyPI

The August 2023 issue of SfAA News is now available online. https://t.co/TNiux4s92g

Patient-Facing #EHR Implementation Lesson 3: Patients Need Guidance & Training on the New Patient Portal. Portals help pts track appts, order Rx & contact providers. Help patients learn how to use the new portal! Full text➡️ @JournalGIM https://t.co/ooSej1NpfG 5/

Patient-Facing #EHR Implementation Lesson 2: Information About an EHR Transition Should Be Clear & Reinforce Trustworthiness. Tell patients what is happening, when & why. Otherwise patients don't trust the system & worry about the security of their medical records. 4/

Patient-Facing #EHR Implementation Lesson 1: A Range of Communication Strategies Are Needed to Reach Diverse Patient Populations. Let patients know they are getting a new #EHR/patient portal via email, letters, banners, social media, healthcare workers & other pts. 3/

Patients told us about their experiences w/the VA's new electronic health record. Not great. Few were aware of the change, many had difficulty accessing their records & their appointments were rocky. Pts also shared ways to improve an #EHR rollout.⬇️2/

Patients are RARELY asked about their experiences w/an #EHR/Electronic Health Record change. @TMHaltom, @AlisonCoganOT, @slrshimada, @JADavilaPhD & I asked. Full text via @JournalGIM https://t.co/ooSej1NpfG @VA_CHOIR @IQuEStHouston @VA_CSHIIP @BCMDeptMedicine @BUMedicine 1/

New publication: "Understanding Patients’ Preferences and Experiences During an Electronic Health Record Transition" in Journal of General Internal Medicine (@JournalGIM) w/ @GemmaeFix, @AlisonCoganOT, @slrshimada, & @JADavilaPhD https://t.co/IJozCfUJUv

Even better than @AnnaMBarker's #ARM23 poster? I get to work with her on our many shared @VA_CHOIR projects. Her posters & presentations are consistently this good. Nice work, Anna!

"This most recent survey, known as HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems), showed that the VA beat out private facilities in all categories surveyed, such as patient satisfaction, hospital cleanliness and communication with nurses and doctors."

SAVE THE DATE! The SfAA 84th Annual Meeting will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 26-30, 2024 at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa. More information coming soon! #SfAA2024

Thanks to advanced technology funded by #VA and @DeptofDefense, amputees are able to feel a sense of touch using prosthetics. This is a great example of how we are delivering soonest & best care through research. Watch the @CBSNews story:

This was one of my favorites from my @VA_CHOIR post doc. Thankful for the opp to be creative with @GemmaeFix and work with the awesome team working with @VAInnovation. #innovation #organizationalfactors @KathrynDelaugh1 @slcmd @allenlgifford

Working w/@JenesseKaitz during her @VA_CHOIR postodoc was a delight & this paper was a highlight. Thank you for leading this innovative work examining facility engagement in VA's Shark Tank initiative!

@Sveac @Alisonh3 & Dr. Malabika Sarker & I edited a Topic on #Power and #Relationships in #Impsci because we knew the great work was out there... and was it ever! Incredible contributions from @birkensarah @allisonjmetz and many many more! https://t.co/HWfkmYXBFx

What do low-staffed - yet high-functioning - #mentalhealth care teams have? Well-developed dimensions of Relational Coordination Elizabeth Spitzer @JenesseKaitz @GemmaeFix Kimberly Harvey @JLSullivan10 @christojoe1979 @SpringerPsych @vahsrd https://t.co/h7sjx1esdU

Are you a social and behavioral scientist? We'll have a targeted recruitment for scientific review officers open beginning Mon, 3/20 via @USAJOBS. You can prepare your application materials in advance. For more information and tips, visit: https://t.co/Yd8eh6AAa7

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