Kathryn Lin

Dr. Kathryn Lin

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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20 January 2025 in JACCP: Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy
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KLKathryn Lin
Kathryn Lin
HFHeather Folz
Heather Folz
ALAlison Lobkovich
Alison Lobkovich
CSChristina H. Sherrill
Christina H. Sherrill
HBHelen Berlie
Helen Berlie

13 March 2023 in Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
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KLKathryn Lin
Kathryn Lin
MSMorgan Payne Stewart
Morgan Payne Stewart

27 March 2024 in Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
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SWSara A Wettergreen
Sara A Wettergreen
CSCollyn Scott
Collyn Scott
MAMadison Auten
Madison Auten
TKTyler Kiles
Tyler Kiles
KLKathryn Lin
Kathryn Lin
MSMorgan Payne Stewart
Morgan Payne Stewart

5 April 2023 in Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
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KLKathryn Lin
Kathryn Lin
BMBrianna McQuade
Brianna McQuade
SWSara A Wettergreen
Sara A Wettergreen
JNJoseph A. Nardolillo
Joseph A. Nardolillo
MSMorgan Payne Stewart
Morgan Payne Stewart

8 November 2023 in JAPhA Practice Innovations
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RPRavi Patel
Ravi Patel
RSRebecca Schoen
Rebecca Schoen
KLKathryn Lin
Kathryn Lin

11 March 2023 in Journal of Pharmacy Technology
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IDIsha Deshpande
Isha Deshpande
AKAmrita Kanwar
Amrita Kanwar
KSKendra Swyers
Kendra Swyers
AGAida Garza
Aida Garza
KLKathryn Lin
Kathryn Lin
Background: Self-monitoring of blood pressure (BP) clinically decreases BP. However, cost can limit access, especially in underserved populations. Objective: This mixed-methods pilot study aims to determine the impact of providing home BP monitors free of charge to patients at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) by quantifying the effect on BP and surveying patients to measure satisfaction and engagement. Methods: One hundred eighty patients with clinically diagnosed hypertension received BP monitors. Patient charts were reviewed to collect demographics and office BP readings 3 months before and after receiving a monitor. A 13-question phone survey was conducted to a sample of patients addressing satisfaction and engagement. Answers were based on a Likert scale and dichotomous yes/no. Results were analyzed with descriptive statistics and paired t tests. Results: The chart review demonstrated a significant mean decrease in systolic BP by 5.44 mm Hg ( P < 0.001, −8.03 to −2.84) and a mean decrease in diastolic BP by 2.70 mm Hg ( P < 0.001, −4.08 to −1.32) after the intervention. For those included who responded to the survey (13%), there was a significant mean increase in the frequency of checking BP per week by 1.5 Likert points ( P < 0.00001, −1.0 to −1.9), and a majority (57.8%) felt slightly or much more active in their health care in addition to other benefits. Conclusion: Providing BP monitors to FQHC patients free of charge may have contributed to a significantly decreased office BP, improved engagement, and satisfaction. This program removed cost barriers and allowed patients to be more active in their health care.