Leah Tobey

Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

PSY Psychiatry, College of Medicine

2 h-index 12 pubs 21 cited

Research Areas

Health Policy Implementation Science Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Primary Care and Health Outcomes Behavioral Health and Interventions Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Interprofessional Education and Collaboration

Links

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Leah Tobey, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, focuses her research on improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Her work includes program evaluations and implementation science, examining the effectiveness of multidisciplinary initiatives and interventions. Recent publications highlight her efforts in areas such as caregiver burden for individuals with dementia, telemedicine for chronic non-cancer pain management, and the implementation of age-friendly care models in primary care settings.

Tobey's research also addresses critical public health issues, including opioid overdose prevention through improved naloxone prescribing in rural primary care. She collaborates with several researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Robin McAtee, Johnathan Goree, Corey J. Hayes, and Masil George, with whom she has co-authored multiple publications. Her work contributes to the understanding and application of evidence-based practices within diverse healthcare settings, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of care.

Metrics

h-index: 2
Publications: 12
Citations: 21

Selected Publications

IMPROVED NALOXONE PRESCRIBING IN RURAL PRIMARY CARE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC DETAILING FOR OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION (2023) DOI
Implementation and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Telemedicine Pilot Initiative for Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Rural and Underserved Areas at a Major Academic Medical Center (2023) DOI
USING CONNECTED LEARNING THEORY GUIDED ADOPTION IN SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF 4MS AGE-FRIENDLY CARE (2022) DOI
The 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care: Successful Infusion into Electronic Medical Records Leads to Improved Care (2021) DOI
Implementation of 4M Age-Friendly Care in Arkansas Rural Primary Care Clinics Led to Improved Advance Care Planning (2021) DOI
How 4Ms Age-Friendly Care Led to Improved Compliancy of Older Adult Fall Screenings in Rural Primary Care Clinics (2021) DOI
Caregiver Burden: Caregiving Workshops Have a Positive Impact on Those Caring for Individuals With Dementia in Arkansas (2021) DOI

Grants & Funding

Arkansas Naloxone Education Training (ANET) Program. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Co-Investigator
Improving Emergency Department Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Using Non-Opioid Strategies Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Pass Through: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Co-Investigator
Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative COVID-19 Health Resources & Services Administration Co-Investigator
Harm Reduction in Primary Care: Academic Detailing Pilot Project National Association of County & City Health Officials through CDC Co-Investigator
Junior Faculty Development Award: Chronic Pain and its Influence on Mental Health in Older Adults. HRSA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, Geriatric Fellowship from AR Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) Principal Investigator
Harm Reduction in Primary Care: Academic Detailing Project National Association of County & City Health Officials through CDC Principal Investigator