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License Plate Purse, 2025, side-view
No full textArtist(s): Tammy Farnsworth
Materials: Metal, plastic, felt
Expired license plates repurposed to make a unique crossbody purse, with a golf cart seatbelt as the strap, bottle cap snap closure and felt lining.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1019/thumbnail.jp
Childhood Memories, 2025, left
No full textArtist(s): Camila Xavier
Materials: Plastic, paper, foil
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This canvas set is designed using recycled materials typically left over after birthday parties—plastic cups and plates, napkins, foil, and pieces of used gift wrapping paper. The scene depicts a child\u27s playful day in Hermann Park.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1029/thumbnail.jp
Pokémon Concierge, 2025, Dugtrio
No full textArtist(s): Steven Cuevas
Materials: Cardboard, chicken wire, cloth
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We used masks that were damaged, and cardboard boxes from the hospital. We also used chicken wire and low VOC paints al. We also used chicken wire and low VOC paints.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1076/thumbnail.jp
Healing in the Elements, 2025
No full textArtist(s): Marlene Castro
Materials: Plastic supply caps
This artwork, crafted from Apheresis Clinic\u27s supply caps and tubings meant for discard, and mostly of unused/expired specimen lab tubes generously provided by the MDA Laboratory Department- transform the remnants of diagnosis into a vision of recovery. Each cap, tube, and stopper once carried the story of someone doing Stem Cell Therapy or awaiting answers-each a symbol of illness, uncertainty and the fragile search for healing. Now, reimagined as a vivid landscape, they tell a new story: one of resilience, hope, renewal and the interconnectedness of science, nature and the human spirit. This recycled art piece is a tribute by the Apheresis Clinic and team to every patient, every healer, and the enduring beauty that can rise from our most vulnerable moments.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1088/thumbnail.jp
Our Royal Zoo The Earth, 2025, side-view
No full textArtist(s): Lauren Smith
Materials: Aluminum cans, cardboard, metal, fabric
The idea of Our Royal Zoo can be a powerful metaphor for the moral imperative to protect Earth\u27s ecosystems and their inhabitants. It underscores the interconnectedness of all living things and the need for responsible stewardship. This project was made from old Amazon boxes that I used to draw and make the cardboard animal cut outs. Each royal on this life-raft is uniquely adorned with leftover fabric from small bags that my tea leaves came in or the end roles of special occasion wrapping paper or gift bags that could not be used. The raft is made from recycled coke zero cans and old National Geographic covers since it is one of the only publications widely subscribed to that covers matters related to our ecosystem and broadens awareness. The flowers by which the raft is buoyed are made from crumbled tissue paper. The jewels that adorn both the elephant and sealion are from old recycled metal earrings that had broken and a unique ribbon that came with a gift of spices I\u27d received from a loved one who visited India.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1087/thumbnail.jp
The Art of War, 2025
No full textArtist(s): Luther Ecobiza
Materials: Metal, plastic
Artillery Tank made of Actuator, Motor belt, Duct Metal hanger, conduit pipe, electrical box,, bolt and nuts and others.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1061/thumbnail.jp
Childhood Memories, 2025, detail
No full textArtist(s): Camila Xavier
Materials: Plastic, paper, foil
This canvas set is designed using recycled materials typically left over after birthday parties—plastic cups and plates, napkins, foil, and pieces of used gift wrapping paper. The scene depicts a child\u27s playful day in Hermann Park.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1034/thumbnail.jp
Designing an Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes Information Infrastructure Supported by the RE-AIM Implementation Framework
Get PDFObjective: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) contain valuable information that can be leveraged by providers to perform timely interventions and improve quality of life and survival. However, the implementation of electronic PROs (ePROs) remains a challenge from technical and evaluation perspectives. Our objective was to construct a robust electronic health record (EHR)-integrated ePRO information infrastructure founded on RE-AIM (reach-effectiveness-adoption-implementation-maintenance) principles.
Materials and Methods: We used Epic Systems as our EHR platform to build the MD Anderson Symptom Index Head and Neck Module (MDASI-HN) for release to all patients undergoing evaluation and/or treatment in our HN Radiation Oncology clinics. RE-AIM metrics were established and used to design patient, provider, and implementing facilitator information tools.
Results: From January 2021 to July 2024, our ePRO program has collected 13,156 patient-submitted ePROs on 3,497 unique HN patients, with a 12-month sustained ePRO compliance rate of 82%. We also propose a dynamic 2-cycle implementation model. This model can be used to continuously (re)define, build, and adapt ePRO information tools for patients, providers, and program facilitators.
Discussion: Our ePRO framework has several benefits, including integrated clinical data for enhanced decision-making, potential scalability, and use of a common EHR system. Formative (ie, mid-phase) evaluations were essential to our program, allowing for timely optimization of ePRO compliance, ePRO usage by clinical staff, and secondary use of high-quality ePRO data.
Conclusion: In this article, we provide a valuable roadmap toward developing a comprehensive, EHR-based ePRO information infrastructure simultaneously optimized for clinical utility, informatics operations, and implementation evaluation founded on RE-AIM principles
Conquering the Occurrence of Falls in Ambulatory Setting
No full textThe poster highlights the significant value and impact of the educational and training initiatives implemented as part of a fall prevention program at the MD Anderson Woodlands location. A core component of this initiative was comprehensive staff training for Patient Ambassadors, which equipped them with the knowledge to educate patients about fall risks and prevention measures. This training played a crucial role in reducing fall incidents by nearly 30%, directly contributing to improved patient safety and well-being. In addition to staff and patient education, the program incorporated technological tools such as EPIC (MyChart) to send appointment reminders that included essential information about assistive devices, further supporting fall prevention efforts. The coordination of Patient Transport services was another vital aspect, ensuring that patients were safely moved within the facility and reducing the risk of falls. The educational efforts were complemented by environmental modifications and regular communication and feedback to staff and stakeholders, ensuring the fall prevention strategies were continuously monitored and refined. These combined educational and preventive measures not only led to a 30% reduction in fall occurrences but also resulted in significant financial savings by reducing the costs associated with fall-related incidents, which typically range from 5,000 per event. Additionally, the initiative enhanced operational efficiency, reduced strain on emergency medical services, and contributed to overall business growth. By fostering a culture of safety and emphasizing the importance of education and training, the program demonstrated how these components can lead to substantial improvements in healthcare outcomes.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/edwk25/1006/thumbnail.jp