COVID 19's Impact on Clinical Preventive Services - PM22-Plenary 2: COVID 19's Impact on Clinical Preventive Services

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In this session, Dr. Ram Kapaka discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on preventive clinical services, with a focus on pediatric and adult immunizations, cardiometabolic screenings, and cancer screenings. He highlights the disparities in adult immunization rates and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address these disparities, including leveraging social media and working with community organizations. Dr. Kapaka underscores the importance of building a robust adult immunization infrastructure. Dr. Krauss-Wood discusses the impact of COVID-19 on cardiometabolic disease prevention and management services, emphasizing the vulnerabilities and disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, particularly among marginalized populations. She emphasizes the need to address social determinants of health, improve healthcare systems, and promote individual and community health resilience.<br /><br />The video transcript focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiometabolic diseases and cancer screenings. It discusses the worsening glucose control and increased triglycerides in patients with type 2 diabetes, as well as the decline in hypertension management and negative changes in lifestyle behaviors. The presenter suggests strategies to address these barriers, such as extending medication refills, implementing telehealth, and promoting healthier lifestyles. The transcript also highlights the significant decrease in cancer screenings and the need for improved access to healthcare and targeted interventions to address disparities in screening rates. The financial burden of cancer treatment is also emphasized. Additionally, higher vaccine uptake rates among certain populations, such as Asian Americans, are mentioned, suggesting the influence of cultural and community factors on health behaviors. Overall, the presentation underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to address the impact of the pandemic on chronic diseases and cancer screenings.<br /><br />Credits: Dr. Ram Kapaka, Dr. Krauss-Wood (mentioned in the session)

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Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic

preventive clinical services

pediatric immunizations

adult immunizations

cardiometabolic screenings

cancer screenings

disparities

social determinants of health

healthcare systems

barriers

cancer treatment

chronic diseases