2024
Understanding Variation in Bra Cup Sizing Among Leading Manufacturers: A Current Guide for Patients and Surgeons
Moscarelli J, Judge A, Rodriguez J, Alper D, Carney M, Zhao K, Evans B, Mookerjee V, Butler P. Understanding Variation in Bra Cup Sizing Among Leading Manufacturers: A Current Guide for Patients and Surgeons. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2024, 49: 1954-1958. PMID: 39623226, DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04546-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCup volumeCup sizeMean cup volumeEvidence-Based Medicine ratingsEvidence-Based Medicine rankingsBra cup sizePatient-surgeon communicationLevel of evidenceEvidence-basedBreast sizersBreast proceduresPostoperative satisfactionBreast sizeLarger cup sizeAnimal studiesPlastic surgeonsPreoperative communicationPatientsPatient understandingStatistical differenceCalvin KleinSurgeonsCadaver studyOnline InstructionsBasic science
2023
Patient knowledge and preferences for peripheral artery disease treatment
Smolderen K, Romain G, Gosch K, Arham A, Provance J, Spertus J, Poosala A, Shishehbor M, Safley D, Scott K, Stone N, Mena-Hurtado C. Patient knowledge and preferences for peripheral artery disease treatment. Vascular Medicine 2023, 28: 397-403. PMID: 37638882, PMCID: PMC10591804, DOI: 10.1177/1358863x231181613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral artery diseaseTreatment goalsPatient knowledgeTreatment optionsTreatment preferencesHeart attack/strokeSymptomatic peripheral artery diseasePeripheral artery disease treatmentImportant treatment goalQuality of lifeCost of treatmentSpecific treatment goalsMulticenter registryPAD symptomsPain reliefSecondary preventionArtery diseaseTreatment choiceTreatment benefitPatient understandingPatientsMedical decision makingDisease managementClaudicationDisease treatment
2022
Experiences of Medical Interpreters During Palliative Care Encounters With Limited English Proficiency Patients: A Qualitative Study
Latif Z, Makuvire T, Feder S, Abrahm J, Pinzon P, Warraich H. Experiences of Medical Interpreters During Palliative Care Encounters With Limited English Proficiency Patients: A Qualitative Study. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2022, 26: 784-789. PMID: 36516127, PMCID: PMC11079501, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPalliative care encountersPalliative care involvementPalliative careCare of patientsLimited English proficiencyCare encountersCare involvementLEP patientsLimited English proficiency patientsPalliative care utilizationPoor patient understandingMedical interpretersAcademic medical centerCare utilizationMedical CenterPatient understandingTreatment goalsPatientsSerious illnessTreatment planMean experienceCareSuboptimal timingInvolvementQualitative studyOptimizing menstrual health and hygiene management in the U.S.: A mixed-methods study of the barriers and the role of healthcare professionals
Trant A, Espinal M, Kisanga E, Vash-Margita A, Lundsberg L, Sheth S, Fan L. Optimizing menstrual health and hygiene management in the U.S.: A mixed-methods study of the barriers and the role of healthcare professionals. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare 2022, 35: 100808. PMID: 36563412, DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResponse rateSurvey response rateThematic content analysisMH screeningPatient interviewsPatient surveyPatient understandingPatient's abilityPatientsHealthcare providersHealthcare professionalsHealth practicesMedical staffMenstrual productsStaff viewsDaily activitiesMixed-method studyMenstrual healthMenstruationDescriptive statisticsHealthHygiene managementScreeningAnnual incomeQualitative interviews
2021
Mitigating the risk of COVID-19 exposure by transitioning from clinic-based to home-based immune globulin infusion
Perreault S, Schiffer M, Clinchy-Jarmoszko V, Bocchetta N, Barbarotta L, Abdelghany O, Foss F, Huntington S, Seropian S, Isufi I. Mitigating the risk of COVID-19 exposure by transitioning from clinic-based to home-based immune globulin infusion. American Journal Of Health-System Pharmacy 2021, 78: 1112-1117. PMID: 33617630, PMCID: PMC7929449, DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHome-based infusionsCOVID-19 exposureSCIG infusionsIntravenous immune globulin therapyBetter patient understandingImmune globulin infusionImmune globulin therapyPatient Outcome QuestionnairePatient outcome assessmentInfusion-related complicationsChair timeRisk of infectionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) virusGlobulin therapyIVIG infusionIVIG therapyChart reviewImmunosuppressed populationImmunosuppressed patientsInfusion visitsMedical visitsOutcomes QuestionnairePatient satisfactionPatient understandingInfusion clinic
2020
Shared decision-making in atrial fibrillation: patient-reported involvement in treatment decisions
Ali-Ahmed F, Pieper K, North R, Allen LA, Chan PS, Ezekowitz MD, Fonarow GC, Freeman JV, Go AS, Gersh BJ, Kowey PR, Mahaffey KW, Naccarelli GV, Pokorney SD, Reiffel JA, Singer DE, Steinberg BA, Peterson ED, Piccini JP, O’Brien E. Shared decision-making in atrial fibrillation: patient-reported involvement in treatment decisions. European Heart Journal - Quality Of Care And Clinical Outcomes 2020, 6: 263-272. PMID: 32392287, PMCID: PMC7778449, DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcaa040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtrial fibrillationTreatment decisionsHealthcare providersNew-onset atrial fibrillationHalf of patientsAvailable therapeutic optionsBetter Informed TreatmentHCP recommendationOutcomes RegistryRhythm controlTherapeutic optionsPatient understandingHigher oddsPatientsInformed TreatmentUS sitesFibrillationFuture interventionsPotential targetHigher likelihoodSelf-reported understandingTreatmentSDMSubstudyOptions
2019
Improving Emergency Department Patient Experience Through Implementation of an Informational Pamphlet
Sangal RB, Orloski CJ, Shofer FS, Mills AM. Improving Emergency Department Patient Experience Through Implementation of an Informational Pamphlet. Journal Of Patient Experience 2019, 7: 225-231. PMID: 32851144, PMCID: PMC7427355, DOI: 10.1177/2374373519826246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient satisfactionED visitsPatient understandingInformational pamphletTertiary care center EDEmergency Department Patient ExperienceHealth care metricsED dischargeSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeED careProspective studyRegular careCenter EDCare teamSustained improvementPatient experiencePatientsControl groupMultifactorial approachVisitsWait timeWeeksCareOutcomes
2018
Employee Health: Diabetes Self-Management with Wireless Meter
BRUCH J, STANCIL M, ODOM J, NELSON B, REULBACH L, RUSS-SELLERS R, BURNS A, LINDHOLM M, DAWSON J, SCHWECKE N. Employee Health: Diabetes Self-Management with Wireless Meter. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-651-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetes educationSelf-management of diabetesGreenville Health SystemPrimary care providersSelf-management behaviorsKnowledge of diabetesPrimary care physiciansImprove patient understandingHealth care systemIncrease adherence ratesMedication algorithmSelf-monitoring behaviorNon-insulin medicationsYears post-enrollmentDiabetes knowledgePCP visitsCare providersImprove careSelf-CareCare physiciansHealthcare professionalsHealth systemPatient understandingCare systemRemote glucose monitoringA qualitative study of digoxin injection before dilation and evacuation
McNamara B, Russo J, Chaiken S, Jacobson J, Kerns J. A qualitative study of digoxin injection before dilation and evacuation. Contraception 2018, 97: 515-519. PMID: 29477630, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient experienceNegative experiencesEnglish-speaking womenThematic saturationHealth centersPatient understandingParticipants' experiencesQualitative studyInterview participantsAnalyzed transcriptsQualitative interviewsPatient preferencesGrounded TheoryParticipantsEmotional discomfortInterviewsPositive aspectsThemesDigoxin actionDigoxin injectionD&EDigoxinPatientsClinical purposesProvidersPatients' and oncologists' views on family involvement in goals of care conversations
Lin JJ, Smith CB, Feder S, Bickell NA, Schulman‐Green D. Patients' and oncologists' views on family involvement in goals of care conversations. Psycho-Oncology 2018, 27: 1035-1041. PMID: 29315989, DOI: 10.1002/pon.4630.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGOC conversationsAdvanced cancerCare conversationsEffects of cancerFamily involvementCancer patient treatmentFamily membersOncologist's perspectivePalliative careOncologists' viewsMunicipal HospitalPatient understandingPhysician perspectivesPatientsPhysician educationOncologistsPatient treatmentCancerInterpretive descriptionPatients' emotionsFamily supportInvolvementTreatmentMembers' feelingsFamily expectations
2017
Disease understanding in patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
Kaufman BG, Kim S, Pieper K, Allen LA, Gersh BJ, Naccarelli GV, Ezekowitz MD, Fonarow GC, Mahaffey KW, Singer DE, Chan PS, Freeman JV, Ansell J, Kowey PR, Rieffel JA, Piccini J, Peterson E, O'Brien EC. Disease understanding in patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Heart 2017, 104: 494. PMID: 28790169, PMCID: PMC5861387, DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2017-311800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew-onset atrial fibrillationDirect oral anticoagulantsAtrial fibrillationOral anticoagulantsDisease understandingAtrial Fibrillation II registryNational Outcomes RegistryOngoing patient educationSubstudy of patientsHalf of patientsTreatment-naïve patientsAtrial appendage closureBetter Informed TreatmentTime of diagnosisBaseline survey responsesAppendage closureClinic visitsOutcomes RegistryRhythm controlTherapeutic optionsTreatment receiptMedical historyPatient educationPatient understandingRhythm therapyIs It “Fractured” or “Broken”? A Patient Survey Study to Assess Injury Comprehension after Orthopedic Trauma
Ghorbanhoseini M, Riedel MD, Gonzalez T, Hafezi P, Kwon JY. Is It “Fractured” or “Broken”? A Patient Survey Study to Assess Injury Comprehension after Orthopedic Trauma. Archives Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2017, 5: 235-242. PMID: 28913381, PMCID: PMC5592365, DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2017.19541.1507.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevious fractureOrthopaedic traumaPatient quality measuresOrthopedic outpatient clinicPatient survey studyUnderstanding of terminologyAcademic teaching hospitalSevere characteristicsOutpatient clinicOptimal carePatient levelTeaching hospitalInclusion criteriaPatient understandingPatient injuryOrthopaedic surgeonsPatient comprehensionOrthopedic historyPatientsRespondersInjuryMajority of peopleBoneTraumaFamily membersDoes coaching goals of care discussion skills make a difference?
Bickell N, Adelson K, Gonsky J, Pintova S, Levy B, Lin J, Franco R, Egorova N, Smith C. Does coaching goals of care discussion skills make a difference? Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 6586-6586. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.6586.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced cancer patientsGOC discussionsCancer patientsCancer prognosisClarity of valuesPoor health literacyQuality of lifeElicit patient valuesEligible patientsIntervention patientsYear prognosisMean ageCare discussionsIntervention groupPatient reportsPatient understandingTreatment goalsHealth literacyDisease processPatientsSide effectsPatient valuesOncologists' communication skillsCommunication skills trainingPrognosis
2016
Development and Testing of Shared Decision Making Interventions for Use in Emergency Care: A Research Agenda
Melnick ER, Probst MA, Schoenfeld E, Collins SP, Breslin M, Walsh C, Kuppermann N, Dunn P, Abella BS, Boatright D, Hess EP. Development and Testing of Shared Decision Making Interventions for Use in Emergency Care: A Research Agenda. Academic Emergency Medicine 2016, 23: 1346-1353. PMID: 27457137, PMCID: PMC5145730, DOI: 10.1111/acem.13045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency carePractice Work GroupLevel of evidenceEvidence-based toolsED settingSDM interventionsEmergency departmentPatient understandingMedical optionsDecision aidPatient engagementNominal group techniquePatientsInterventionCliniciansCareOutcomesKey domainsFacilitate conversationsGroupRisk communicationGroup techniqueCaregiversAn efficacy trial of an electronic health record-based strategy to inform patients on safe medication use: The role of written and spoken communication
Curtis L, Mullen R, Russell A, Fata A, Bailey S, Makoul G, Wolf M. An efficacy trial of an electronic health record-based strategy to inform patients on safe medication use: The role of written and spoken communication. Patient Education And Counseling 2016, 99: 1489-1495. PMID: 27444235, PMCID: PMC5300020, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.07.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCommunicationDirective CounselingElectronic Data ProcessingElectronic Health RecordsFeasibility StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Education as TopicPrescription DrugsPrescriptionsPrimary Health CareWritingConceptsPatient understandingMost intervention patientsInternal medicine clinicSafe medication usePhysician-patient communicationIntervention patientsMedication educationPhysician counselingMedication risksMedication useMultivariable analysisMedicine clinicEfficacy trialsMedication informationPatientsMedical encountersNew prescriptionsPhone interviewsPhysiciansTrialsCounselingRiskRisk informationEHR platformClinicContinuous Glucose Monitoring: A Consensus Conference of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology
Fonseca VA, Grunberger G, Anhalt H, Bailey TS, Blevins T, Garg SK, Handelsman Y, Hirsch IB, Orzeck EA, Roberts VL, Tamborlane W, Committee O. Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Consensus Conference of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology. Endocrine Practice 2016, 22: 1008-1021. PMID: 27214060, DOI: 10.4158/ep161392.cs.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous glucose monitoringAmerican CollegeCGM coverageClinical EndocrinologistsBenefits of CGMSensor-Augmented Pump TherapyClinical Endocrinologists ACEHealthcare resource utilizationIntensive insulin therapyHealth-related qualityType 1 diabetesManagement of diabetesAmerican AssociationAvailable CGM dataReal-world analysisChronic complicationsInsulin therapyDiabetes typeGlycemic controlPump therapyPatient understandingConsensus conferenceDiabetes managementHealth outcomesType 2Surgeons’ Perspectives of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
Bellavance E, Peppercorn J, Kronsberg S, Greenup R, Keune J, Lynch J, Collyar D, Magder L, Tilburt J, Hlubocky F, Yao K. Surgeons’ Perspectives of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2016, 23: 2779-2787. PMID: 27169770, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-016-5253-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAttitude of Health PersonnelComprehensionFemaleGenes, BRCA1Genes, BRCA2HumansMaleMedical OveruseMiddle AgedPatientsPractice Patterns, Physicians'Prophylactic MastectomyRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSurgical OncologySurveys and QuestionnairesUnilateral Breast NeoplasmsConceptsContralateral prophylactic mastectomyOncologic benefitProphylactic mastectomyBreast cancerBenefits of CPMUnfavorable risk/benefit ratioUse of CPMRisk/benefit ratioAverage-risk patientsDeleterious BRCA mutationsProportion of surgeonsInadequate patient understandingPercent of respondentsMedian ageBRCA mutationsBreast diseaseBreast surgeonsPractice patternsRelative riskPatient understandingCommon reasonMost surgeonsMethodsA surveyPatientsSurgeonsKnowledge of Cancer Stage among Women with Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer
Hinchey J, Goldberg J, Linsky S, Linsky R, Jeon S, Schulman-Green D. Knowledge of Cancer Stage among Women with Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2016, 19: 314-317. PMID: 26855201, PMCID: PMC8109048, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2015.0133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic Disease Self-Efficacy ScaleElectronic medical recordsMedical Communication Competence ScaleControl Preferences ScaleCancer stageBreast cancerCare optionsStage I breast cancerI breast cancerNonmetastatic breast cancerStage of diseaseSelf-management interventionsStage of cancerEarly cancer stagesNonmetastatic diseaseClinical variablesMean ageHospital AnxietyMedical recordsIllness ScaleDepression ScalePatient understandingPatient's abilityStage IIIYounger age
2014
Patient Perceptions of Ultrasound Educational Scans in the Emergency Department
Goldflam K, Goett RR, Lewiss RE, Bania TC, Saul T. Patient Perceptions of Ultrasound Educational Scans in the Emergency Department. Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2014, 46: 833-838. PMID: 24686074, DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.11.102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentPatients' perceptionsMedical careBedside ultrasound scanPart of patientsChi-squared testAdditional patientsMedical recordsUltrasound scanPatient understandingEmergency medicine residentsPatientsStatistical differenceConvenience sampleMedicine residentsScansT-testKruskal-WallisPhase 2Phase 1CareSuch scansDepartmentGroup data
2013
Quality of Discharge Practices and Patient Understanding at an Academic Medical Center
Horwitz LI, Moriarty JP, Chen C, Fogerty RL, Brewster UC, Kanade S, Ziaeian B, Jenq GY, Krumholz HM. Quality of Discharge Practices and Patient Understanding at an Academic Medical Center. JAMA Internal Medicine 2013, 173: 1715-1722. PMID: 23958851, PMCID: PMC3836871, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.9318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient understandingAcademic medical centerDischarge instructionsPatients' perceptionsDischarge practicesDischarge careTransitional carePostdischarge interviewsMedical CenterProspective observational cohort studyDischarge care qualityPatients 65 yearsAcute coronary syndromeObservational cohort studyPatient-centered perspectiveCardiology appointmentsCoronary syndromeCohort studyPostdischarge careHeart failureDischarge planningMean agePrimary careDiet advicePatient's perspective
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