2016
Data sharing through an NIH central database repository: a cross-sectional survey of BioLINCC users
Ross JS, Ritchie JD, Finn E, Desai NR, Lehman RL, Krumholz HM, Gross CP. Data sharing through an NIH central database repository: a cross-sectional survey of BioLINCC users. BMJ Open 2016, 6: e012769. PMID: 27670522, PMCID: PMC5051517, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012769.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Hospital Strategy Uptake and Reductions in Unplanned Readmission Rates for Patients with Heart Failure: A Prospective Study
Bradley EH, Sipsma H, Horwitz LI, Ndumele CD, Brewster AL, Curry LA, Krumholz HM. Hospital Strategy Uptake and Reductions in Unplanned Readmission Rates for Patients with Heart Failure: A Prospective Study. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2014, 30: 605-611. PMID: 25523470, PMCID: PMC4395590, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-014-3105-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk-standardized readmission ratesUnplanned readmission rateUptake of strategiesReadmission ratesHeart failureProspective studyGreater reductionAvoidable Rehospitalizations (STAAR) initiativeSame time pointsFinal analytic sampleParticipantsThe studyMain MeasuresWeHospitalPatientsWeb-based surveyAnalytic sampleTime pointsBaselineHospital strategiesSignificant reductionOne-quarterMonthsMore strategiesNational sampleAssociationPredictors of clinical trial data sharing: exploratory analysis of a cross-sectional survey
Rathi VK, Strait KM, Gross CP, Hrynaszkiewicz I, Joffe S, Krumholz HM, Dzara K, Ross JS. Predictors of clinical trial data sharing: exploratory analysis of a cross-sectional survey. Trials 2014, 15: 384. PMID: 25277128, PMCID: PMC4192345, DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-384.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccess to InformationAgedAttitude of Health PersonnelChi-Square DistributionClinical Trials as TopicCooperative BehaviorCross-Sectional StudiesDatabases, FactualFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInformation DisseminationInternetMaleMiddle AgedPerceptionRegistriesResearch PersonnelSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsTrial funding sourceExact testMain outcome measuresFisher's exact testCross-sectional surveyChi-square testClinical trialsTrial characteristicsOutcome measuresGeneral medical journalsClinical trialistsWeb-based surveyTrialistsExploratory analysisBackgroundA numberStatistical significanceSignificant differencesExternal investigatorsClinical trial data sharingTrialsMedical journalsPharmaceutical companiesFunding sourcesIndustry fundingPotential respondents
2013
Quality collaboratives and campaigns to reduce readmissions: What strategies are hospitals using?
Bradley EH, Sipsma H, Curry L, Mehrotra D, Horwitz LI, Krumholz H. Quality collaboratives and campaigns to reduce readmissions: What strategies are hospitals using? Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2013, 8: 601-608. PMID: 24038927, PMCID: PMC4029612, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsContinuity of Patient CareCooperative BehaviorCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Care SurveysHealth Plan ImplementationHumansInformation DisseminationInternetLogistic ModelsMedication ReconciliationMultivariate AnalysisPatient DischargePatient ReadmissionQuality Assurance, Health CareQuality Indicators, Health CareUnited StatesConceptsQuality collaborativesCardiac rehabilitation servicesMultivariable logistic regressionSkilled nursing facilitiesHospital readmissionMedication reconciliationTreating physicianPatient dischargePatient referralOutpatient physiciansMultivariable modelNursing facilitiesStandard frequency analysisHospitalRehabilitation servicesWeb-based surveyReadmissionLogistic regressionQuality InitiativeHospital strategiesPhysiciansCurrent useCollaborativesPatientsSTAARHospital Strategies Associated With 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients With Heart Failure
Bradley EH, Curry L, Horwitz LI, Sipsma H, Wang Y, Walsh MN, Goldmann D, White N, Piña IL, Krumholz HM. Hospital Strategies Associated With 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients With Heart Failure. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2013, 6: 444-450. PMID: 23861483, PMCID: PMC3802532, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.111.000101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower readmission ratesReadmission ratesHeart failurePrimary physicianHospital strategiesPatient's primary physicianHospital readmission ratesMultivariable linear regression modelsHospital teaching statusNational quality initiativesHospital volumeMedication reconciliationDischarge papersCommunity physiciansLocal hospitalPatientsWeb-based surveyReadmissionPhysician groupsTeaching statusHospitalElectronic summariesQuality InitiativePercentage point reductionLinear regression models
2012
Contemporary Evidence About Hospital Strategies for Reducing 30-Day Readmissions A National Study
Bradley EH, Curry L, Horwitz LI, Sipsma H, Thompson JW, Elma M, Walsh MN, Krumholz HM. Contemporary Evidence About Hospital Strategies for Reducing 30-Day Readmissions A National Study. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2012, 60: 607-614. PMID: 22818070, PMCID: PMC3537181, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.03.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionPrimary medical doctorHeart failurePreventable readmissionsOutpatient prescription recordsReadmission of patientsCross-sectional studyQuality improvement initiativesQuality improvement teamReadmission ratesPrescription recordsMyocardial infarctionReadmissionCommunity physiciansHigh riskLocal hospitalPatientsHospital practiceQuality improvement resourcesStandard frequency analysisHospitalWeb-based surveyPrevalence of practicesDischarge summariesMost hospitals
2008
Contemporary evidence: baseline data from the D2B Alliance
Bradley EH, Nallamothu BK, Stern AF, Byrd JR, Cherlin EJ, Wang Y, Yuan C, Nembhard I, Brush JE, Krumholz HM. Contemporary evidence: baseline data from the D2B Alliance. BMC Research Notes 2008, 1: 23. PMID: 18710480, PMCID: PMC2525646, DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-1-23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionD2B AllianceHospital characteristicsEvidence-based strategiesD2B timeU.S. hospitalsElevation myocardial infarctionPercutaneous coronary interventionMultivariate logistic regressionCross-sectional studyBalloon (D2B) AllianceCoronary interventionPrompt treatmentMyocardial infarctionHospitalWeb-based surveyLogistic regressionBaseline dataPatientsKey strategyCurrent practiceBackgroundLessInfarctionResultsOf