Nancy Wood

May 22, 2024 | emj.bmj.com | Beau Abar |Chanjun Park |Nancy Wood |Danielle Marino

AbstractBackground Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Emergency departments (ED) represent a promising setting to address preventive health measures like CRC screening. Objectives The current study adapted an existing cervical cancer screening intervention for use in catalysing CRC screening. We evaluated feasibility of identification, provided preliminary effect size estimates and documented participant acceptability.

Jul 24, 2023 | mdatl.com | Nancy Wood |Haley Harward

The healthcare workforce shortage continues to present critical issues for hospitals and physician practices alike. According to one analysis, approximately 100,000 registered nurses left the field in 2021, and another study estimates that four years from now, 21% of physicians will be eligible to retire. Furthermore, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a shortage of 100,000 physicians nationwide.