2023
Implementer report: ICD-10 code F44.5 review for functional seizure disorder
Ali S, Bornovski Y, Gopaul M, Galluzzo D, Goulet J, Argraves S, Jackson-Shaheed E, Cheung K, Brandt C, Altalib H. Implementer report: ICD-10 code F44.5 review for functional seizure disorder. BMJ Health & Care Informatics 2023, 30: e100746. PMID: 37730251, PMCID: PMC10514602, DOI: 10.1136/bmjhci-2023-100746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive predictive valueSeizure disorderICD-10Single ICD codeEHR problem listElectronic health recordsChart reviewDiagnostic codesInternational ClassificationDiagnostic codingPredictive valueICD codesProblem listDiagnostic precisionHealth recordsDisordersNatural language processing algorithmEHR systemsLanguage processing algorithmReviewCliniciansDisease
2016
Hepatic Safety of Buprenorphine in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: The Role of HCV-Infection
Tetrault JM, Tate JP, Edelman EJ, Gordon AJ, Re V, Lim JK, Rimland D, Goulet J, Crystal S, Gaither JR, Gibert CL, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Fiellin LE, Bryant K, Justice AC, Fiellin DA. Hepatic Safety of Buprenorphine in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: The Role of HCV-Infection. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 68: 62-67. PMID: 27431048, PMCID: PMC4976086, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.06.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver enzyme elevationAlcohol use disorderUninfected patientsHepatotoxic medicationsHCV infectionUse disordersComposite endpointLiver injuryHIV/HCV co-infected patientsHCV co-infected patientsHIV/HCV statusPre-existing liver injuryCo-infected patientsCohort of HIVHepatitis C infectionHIV/HCVOpioid use disorderRisk of hepatotoxicityHCV statusHepatic safetyMedian ALTC infectionChart reviewEnzyme elevationHIV infection
2014
Use of Department of Veterans Affairs Administrative Data to Identify Veterans With Acute Low Back Pain
Lisi AJ, Burgo-Black AL, Kawecki T, Brandt CA, Goulet JL. Use of Department of Veterans Affairs Administrative Data to Identify Veterans With Acute Low Back Pain. Spine 2014, 39: 1151-1156. PMID: 24732845, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painICD-9 codesChart reviewLBP casesBack painAcute casesAdministrative dataVA primary care servicesAcute low back painVeterans Affairs administrative dataAdministrative data variablesStructured chart reviewLumbar magnetic resonanceVeterans Affairs databasePrimary care servicesVA administrative dataChart review findingsElectronic medical recordsLogistic regression modelsAdministrative data modelsAcute LBPNonacute casesTramadol prescriptionsRetrospective reviewTherapy orders
2013
Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation among Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans
Corson K, Denneson LM, Bair MJ, Helmer DA, Goulet JL, Dobscha SK. Prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation among Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2013, 149: 291-298. PMID: 23531358, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2013.01.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOEF/OIF veteransPositive depression screenOperation Iraqi Freedom veteransSuicidal ideationIraqi Freedom veteransOIF veteransDepression screenPrimary careOperation Enduring FreedomNon-Hispanic white veteransPHQ-2 scoreAdjusted odds ratioPatient Health QuestionnaireMental health clinicsManual chart reviewHigher PHQ-2 scoresEnduring FreedomOdds of SIPost-traumatic stress disorderNon-white veteransSuicidal ideation assessmentValidity of toolsRisk assessment toolChart reviewPatient population
2010
The need for validation of large administrative databases: Veterans Health Administration ICD-9CM coding of exudative age-related macular degeneration and ranibizumab usage
Latkany P, Duggal M, Goulet J, Paek H, Rambo M, Palmisano P, Levin W, Erdos J, Justice A, Brandt C. The need for validation of large administrative databases: Veterans Health Administration ICD-9CM coding of exudative age-related macular degeneration and ranibizumab usage. Journal Of Ocular Biology, Diseases, And Informatics 2010, 3: 30-34. PMID: 21139706, PMCID: PMC2956455, DOI: 10.1007/s12177-010-9052-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExudative age-related macular degenerationAge-related macular degenerationExcellent positive predictive valuePositive predictive valuePredictive valueMacular degenerationLarge electronic medical record systemsClinical Modification codingLarge administrative databaseNegative predictive valueElectronic medical record systemVA ConnecticutMedical record systemChart reviewNinth RevisionOphthalmology clinicAdministrative databasesClinical informationInternational ClassificationDistinct patientsTherapy policyRanibizumabPatientsRecord systemDegeneration
2007
Measuring Performance Directly Using the Veterans Health Administration Electronic Medical Record
Goulet JL, Erdos J, Kancir S, Levin FL, Wright SM, Daniels SM, Nilan L, Justice AC. Measuring Performance Directly Using the Veterans Health Administration Electronic Medical Record. Medical Care 2007, 45: 73-79. PMID: 17279023, PMCID: PMC3460379, DOI: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000244510.09001.e5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExternal Peer Review ProgramElectronic medical record systemChart reviewVeterans Health Administration electronic medical recordsEMR dataExtensive chart reviewCross-sectional studySite of careElectronic medical recordsClinical performance measuresMedical record systemMost patientsMedical recordsAnalyzable dataPatientsPeer review programCut pointsRecord systemReview programCareLittle evidenceLarge proportionReviewMeasures
2000
HIV as a chronic disease: Implications for long-term care at an AIDS-dedicated skilled nursing facility
Selwyn P, Goulet J, Molde S, Constantino J, Fennie K, Wetherill P, Gaughan D, Brett-Smith H, Kennedy C. HIV as a chronic disease: Implications for long-term care at an AIDS-dedicated skilled nursing facility. Journal Of Urban Health 2000, 77: 187-203. PMID: 10856000, PMCID: PMC3456125, DOI: 10.1007/bf02390530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkilled nursing facilitiesLong-term careNursing facilitiesPsychiatric illnessNeurologic diseaseTerminal careChronic disease phaseComparison of admissionMedian Karnofsky scoreLong-term care facilitiesCurrent antiretroviral therapyLength of stayInjection drug usersYear of admissionSerious neurologic diseaseAcute medical treatmentLevel of careAdmission medicationsMedian CD4Advanced diseaseAntiretroviral therapyImportant service needsKarnofsky scoreChart reviewImmunodeficiency syndromePsychiatric comorbidity and the long-term care of people with aids
Goulet J, Molde S, Constantino S, Gaughan D, Selwyn P. Psychiatric comorbidity and the long-term care of people with aids. Journal Of Urban Health 2000, 77: 213-221. PMID: 10856002, PMCID: PMC3456122, DOI: 10.1007/bf02390532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric disordersLong-term careHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease severityBaseline clinical evaluationFurther therapeutic improvementsResultsForty-five patientsLong-term care facilitiesSystematic chart reviewComorbid psychiatric disordersNumber of patientsHealth service plannersChronic psychiatric disorderPersistent psychiatric disordersCost of careVirus disease severityHIV careChart reviewClinical characteristicsHIV diseaseDisease courseHIV infectionImmunodeficiency syndromePsychiatric comorbidityAdmission characteristicsClinical evaluation