2023
An Evaluation of Sex-Based Differences in Surrogate Consent for Older Adults Undergoing Surgical Intervention
Nagarkatti N, Miller S, Ahuja V, Schneider E, Mohanty S, Kodadek L. An Evaluation of Sex-Based Differences in Surrogate Consent for Older Adults Undergoing Surgical Intervention. Journal Of Surgical Research 2023, 288: 246-251. PMID: 37030182, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.02.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative cognitive impairmentMale patientsCognitive impairmentSurrogate consentSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramPatients age 65Preoperative cognitive statusQuality Improvement ProgramHigh rateSex-based differencesFemale patientsPatient sexSurgical interventionStratified analysisFacets of medicineAge 75American CollegePatientsAge 65Cognitive statusDescriptive studyOlder adultsAge categoriesPalliative Care in a Pandemic: A Multicenter Cohort of Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019
Kodadek L, Moore M, Miller S, Schneider E, Ahuja V, Maerz L, Davis K. Palliative Care in a Pandemic: A Multicenter Cohort of Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019. Surgical Infections 2023, 24: 190-198. PMID: 36757283, PMCID: PMC10081705, DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive care unitPalliative careIll patientsCoronavirus disease 2019Life careClinical characteristicsMechanical ventilationDisease 2019Acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infectionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infectionSyndrome coronavirus 2 infectionCoronavirus 2 infectionPalliative care consultationPalliative care servicesCOVID-19Outcomes of interestHospital lengthAdult patientsComorbid diseasesDisease courseMulticenter cohortCare unitCare consultationsVaccination dataPatients
2022
Surrogate consent for surgery among older adult patients
Miller SM, Nagarkatti N, Ahuja V, Schneider EB, Mohanty S, Rosenthal RA, Kodadek LM. Surrogate consent for surgery among older adult patients. Surgery 2022, 172: 1748-1752. PMID: 36123180, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.08.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHalf of patientsCognitive impairmentSurrogate consentHigher comorbidity burdenOlder adult patientsComorbidity burdenPreoperative disabilityAdult patientsOlder patientsFemale patientsSurgical interventionElective proceduresSurgical proceduresHealth characteristicsAmerican CollegeDaily livingOwn consentPatientsOlder adultsImpairmentSurgeryConsentDescriptive analysisFurther researchDiagnosis
2019
Effect of Travel Time for Thyroid Surgery on Treatment Cost and Morbidity
Ramirez A, Schneider E, Mehaffey J, Zeiger M, Hanks J, Smith P. Effect of Travel Time for Thyroid Surgery on Treatment Cost and Morbidity. The American Surgeon 2019, 85: 949-955. PMID: 31638505, DOI: 10.1177/000313481908500934.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-volume centersThyroid surgeryPrimary outcomeHospital costsSingle high-volume centerMedian operative timeHealth care utilizationCertain patient populationsMultivariable regression modelingPatient's home addressHome addressPostoperative morbidityACS-NSQIPOperative timePatient populationUninsured statusThyroid diseaseEndocrine surgeryMorbidity riskThyroid proceduresSurgical careTime-related differencesPatient differencesDisease processPatientsTrends in Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Among Pediatric Head Trauma Patients With Skull Base Fractures
Asemota A, Schneider E, Gallia G. Trends in Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Among Pediatric Head Trauma Patients With Skull Base Fractures. Neurosurgery 2019, 66: 310-813. DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz310_813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCollecting sexual orientation and gender identity information in the emergency department : the divide between patient and provider perspectives
Kodadek LM, Peterson S, Shields RY, German D, Ranjit A, Snyder C, Schneider E, Lau BD, Haider AH. Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity information in the emergency department : the divide between patient and provider perspectives. Emergency Medicine Journal 2019, 36: 136. PMID: 30630837, DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2018-207669.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsED cliniciansED providersClinical circumstancesGender identity informationMost clinical circumstancesInstitute of MedicinePatients' sexual orientationGender minority patientsED encountersEmergency departmentMinority patientsPatients' viewsPatientsAcademic centersSimilar careProvider perspectivesJoint CommissionPrior reportsDiscordant perspectivesRoutine collectionConstant comparative methodCliniciansPurposive sampleTherapeutic relationshipCare
2018
Assessment of Patient-Centered Approaches to Collect Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Information in the Emergency Department
Haider A, Adler RR, Schneider E, Leitz T, Ranjit A, Ta C, Levine A, Harfouch O, Pelaez D, Kodadek L, Vail L, Snyder C, German D, Peterson S, Schuur JD, Lau BD. Assessment of Patient-Centered Approaches to Collect Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Information in the Emergency Department. JAMA Network Open 2018, 1: e186506. PMID: 30646332, PMCID: PMC6324335, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.6506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCohort StudiesData CollectionEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleGender IdentityHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMedical RecordsMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPatient-Centered CareProfessional-Patient RelationsSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsGender minority patientsIllness severityMinority patientsGender identity informationOptimal patient-centered approachAssessment of patientsHigh patient satisfactionEmergency department settingPatient satisfaction measuresPatient-centered approachPatient-centered methodStakeholder advisory boardCohort studyED visitsED physiciansEligible adultsMean ageEmergency departmentPatient preferencesPatient satisfactionDepartment settingIntervention periodMAIN OUTCOMEPatientsSGM patientsPatient Presentations in Outpatient Settings
Zogg CK, Haring RS, Xu L, Canner JK, Ottesen TD, Salim A, Haider AH, Schneider EB. Patient Presentations in Outpatient Settings. Epidemiology 2018, 29: 885-894. PMID: 30063541, PMCID: PMC6167152, DOI: 10.1097/ede.0000000000000900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjury-specific factorsOutpatient settingHead traumaTrauma patientsEmergency departmentIndex outpatient visitAmbulatory care useHead trauma patientsEmergency department careOutpatient presentationClinic visitsIndex presentationOutpatient visitsOutpatient burdenCare useOutpatient casesIncidence ratePatient presentationCommercial ClaimsTrauma diagnosisSubsequent visitsAnnual burdenTrauma trendsDisease controlPatientsNeutrophil lymphocyte ratio and transarterial chemoembolization in neuroendocrine tumor metastases
McDermott SM, Saunders ND, Schneider EB, Strosberg D, Onesti J, Dillhoff M, Schmidt CR, Shirley LA. Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and transarterial chemoembolization in neuroendocrine tumor metastases. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 232: 369-375. PMID: 30463743, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.06.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChemoembolization, TherapeuticFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLeukocyte CountLiver NeoplasmsLymphocytesMaleMiddle AgedNeuroendocrine TumorsNeutrophilsPreoperative PeriodPrognosisResponse Evaluation Criteria in Solid TumorsRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultConceptsMedian overall survivalMetastatic neuroendocrine tumorsTransarterial chemoembolizationOverall survivalNeuroendocrine tumorsSingle tertiary medical centerCancer-related treatmentTertiary medical centerNeuroendocrine tumor metastasesPotential treatment strategyElevated NLRLiver metastasesNLR valuesIndependent predictorsBlood workLymphocyte ratioEntire cohortTreatment strategiesPostprocedural careMedical CenterPatientsMultivariate analysisNLRTumor metastasisChemoembolizationBilateral mastectomies: can a co-surgeon technique offer improvements over the single-surgeon method?
Mallory MA, Tarabanis C, Schneider E, Nimbkar S, Golshan M. Bilateral mastectomies: can a co-surgeon technique offer improvements over the single-surgeon method? Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2018, 170: 641-646. PMID: 29687179, PMCID: PMC6026038, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-4794-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle surgeon's techniqueTotal breast weightAxillary procedureComplication rateOperative timeBreast weightChi-square testSS cohortTBW patientsMultivariate linear regression modelPatient ageUnilateral mastectomyBRCA statusBM casesAverage durationComplicationsDemographic characteristicsMastectomyPatientsT-testLinear regression modelsCohortRegression modelsBM proceduresBM
2017
Variability in Gastrostomy Tube Placement for Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients at US Hospitals
Hwang DY, George BP, Kelly AG, Schneider EB, Sheth KN, Holloway RG. Variability in Gastrostomy Tube Placement for Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients at US Hospitals. Journal Of Stroke And Cerebrovascular Diseases 2017, 27: 978-987. PMID: 29221969, DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.11.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCerebral HemorrhageClinical Decision-MakingDatabases, FactualFemaleGastrostomyHealthcare DisparitiesHospitalsHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPractice Patterns, Physicians'Process Assessment, Health CareRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsGastrostomy tube placementTube placementGastrostomy tubeICH patientsIntracerebral hemorrhageUS hospitalsMultilevel multivariable regression modelsHospital random effectsNationwide Inpatient SampleIntracerebral hemorrhage patientsMultivariable regression modelsLocal practice patternsMedian odds ratioICH hospitalizationsHospital factorsHospital covariatesRegression modelsHemorrhage patientsICH admissionsInpatient SampleOdds ratioPlacement ratesPractice patternsMedian increasePatientsPatient-Provider Communication and Health Outcomes Among Individuals with Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Disease in the USA
Chen Q, Beal E, Schneider E, Okunrintemi V, Zhang X, Pawlik T. Patient-Provider Communication and Health Outcomes Among Individuals with Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Disease in the USA. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2017, 22: 624-632. PMID: 29159756, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3610-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedBiliary Tract DiseasesCommunicationDelivery of Health CareDemographyDigestive System DiseasesFemaleHealth ResourcesHumansLiver DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedPancreatic DiseasesPatient Care TeamPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPatient SatisfactionPhysician-Patient RelationsSelf ReportSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsMedical Expenditure Panel Survey cohortHealth outcomesPatient-reported health outcomesSelf-reported patient satisfactionPatient-specific demographicsHealthcare resource utilizationPoor mental statusPatient-provider communicationHigher emergency departmentMental health componentOverall healthcare expendituresPatient-provider interactionsHPB patientsStatin useBiliary diseaseEmergency departmentPatient satisfactionCare measuresHPB diseasesMental statusProvider communicationBiliary diagnosesHepato-PancreatoRepresentative cohortPatientsImpact of the insurance type of head and neck cancer patients on their hospitalization utilization patterns
Gupta A, Sonis S, Schneider E, Villa A. Impact of the insurance type of head and neck cancer patients on their hospitalization utilization patterns. Cancer 2017, 124: 760-768. PMID: 29112234, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.31095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHNC patientsHospital typeUninsured patientsInsurance typeMortality riskInsurance-related disparitiesInferior survival outcomesNationwide Inpatient SampleNeck cancer patientsLogistic regression modelsOptimum treatment outcomesMultinomial logistic regression modelsPatient agePoor outcomeSurvival outcomesPrimary exposureCancer patientsInpatient SampleHNC outcomesInpatient careTreatment outcomesHospital settingProvider typePatientsGovernment hospitalsIntraoperative cholangiography during cholecystectomy among hospitalized medicare beneficiaries with non-neoplastic biliary disease
Lilley EJ, Scott JW, Jiang W, Krasnova A, Raol N, Changoor N, Salim A, Haider AH, Weissman JS, Schneider EB, Cooper Z. Intraoperative cholangiography during cholecystectomy among hospitalized medicare beneficiaries with non-neoplastic biliary disease. The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 214: 682-686. PMID: 28669532, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.06.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCBD injuryIntraoperative cholangiographyBiliary diseaseInpatient cholecystectomyMedicare beneficiariesCommon bile duct injuryBile duct injuryMultivariable logistic regressionHazard of deathHospitalized Medicare beneficiariesNon-neoplastic indicationsGallbladder obstructionDuct injuryCox regressionRetrospective studyCholecystectomyHigh riskPatientsInjuryLogistic regressionConfirmatory testDiseaseCholangiographySelective useSurvivalA Novel Risk Score to Predict the Need for Nutrition Support After Cardiac Surgery
Ohkuma R, Crawford T, Brown P, Grimm J, Magruder J, Kilic A, Suarez-Pierre A, Snyder S, Wood J, Schneider E, Sussman M, Whitman G. A Novel Risk Score to Predict the Need for Nutrition Support After Cardiac Surgery. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2017, 104: 1306-1312. PMID: 28625392, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.03.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative nutrition supportNutrition supportCardiac surgeryNS scoresAdult cardiac surgery patientsMultivariable logistic regression modelingEarly postoperative nutritionMalnutrition-related morbidityCardiac surgery patientsNovel risk scoreRelative odds ratioLogistic regression modelingTiming of initiationPostoperative nutritionSurgery patientsDerivation cohortIndependent predictorsPredictive screening toolMultivariable analysisValidation cohortC-statisticOdds ratioHigh riskRisk scorePatientsIs It Okay To Ask: Transgender Patient Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Collection in Healthcare
Maragh‐Bass A, Torain M, Adler R, Ranjit A, Schneider E, Shields RY, Kodadek LM, Snyder CF, German D, Peterson S, Schuur J, Lau BD, Haider AH. Is It Okay To Ask: Transgender Patient Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Collection in Healthcare. Academic Emergency Medicine 2017, 24: 655-667. PMID: 28235242, DOI: 10.1111/acem.13182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChief complaintTransgender patientsPrimary care providersEmergency department settingED providersPrimary careMale genderTransgender health disparitiesDepartment settingPatient's perspectiveCare providersPatientsLGBT healthHealth disparitiesRoutine documentationMedical staffJoint CommissionLGBT educationInductive content analysisRoutine collectionComplaintsDescriptive statisticsMedical relevanceNational sampleGender differences831 Duodenal Cancer in Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Has a Better Prognosis Compared to Sporadic Non-Papillary Duodenal Cancer
Moslim M, Augustin T, Tang A, Schneider E, Walsh R. 831 Duodenal Cancer in Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Has a Better Prognosis Compared to Sporadic Non-Papillary Duodenal Cancer. Gastroenterology 2017, 152: s1226. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(17)34087-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisks, Benefits, and Importance of Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in Healthcare Settings: A Multi-Method Analysis of Patient and Provider Perspectives
Maragh-Bass AC, Torain M, Adler R, Schneider E, Ranjit A, Kodadek LM, Shields R, German D, Snyder C, Peterson S, Schuur J, Lau B, Haider AH. Risks, Benefits, and Importance of Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in Healthcare Settings: A Multi-Method Analysis of Patient and Provider Perspectives. LGBT Health 2017, 4: 141-152. PMID: 28221820, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2016.0107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersEmergency department providersPercent of providersPatient-centered approachInstitute of MedicineLGBT health disparitiesED careED settingPrimary carePatients' viewsProvider commentsIndividualized careProvider trainingCare providersPatientsLGBT patientsPatient commentsLGBT healthHealth disparitiesGender identity dataRoutine documentationHealthcare settingsProviders' viewsProvider perspectivesWeighted dataObesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis
Augustin T, Moslim M, Brethauer S, Aminian A, Kroh M, Schneider E, Walsh R. Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis. The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 213: 539-543. PMID: 28237044, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute cholecystitisClavien 4 complicationsSO patientsNSQIP AnalysisSuper obesityOpen surgeryNon-obese patientsObese patientsSerious morbidityLaparoscopic surgeryCholecystectomyPatientsSurgeryMorbidityComplicationsObesityChronicMortalityAggressive recommendationsRiskCholecystitisComorbidities
2016
Implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Insurance Coverage and Rehabilitation Use Among Young Adult Trauma Patients.
Zogg CK, Payró Chew F, Scott JW, Wolf LL, Tsai TC, Najjar P, Olufajo OA, Schneider EB, Haut ER, Haider AH, Canner JK. Implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Insurance Coverage and Rehabilitation Use Among Young Adult Trauma Patients. JAMA Surgery 2016, 151: e163609. PMID: 27760245, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.3609.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung adult trauma patientsDependent coverage provisionAdult trauma patientsAffordable Care ActTrauma patientsRehabilitation useInsurance coverageClinical end pointsPatient ProtectionCare ActCause of deathComplete patient recordsHigh-quality careEmergency departmentMean ageOutpatient settingUninsured patientsPatient outcomesRisk groupsPatientsRehabilitation accessACA implementationRescue ratesPatient recordsLongitudinal assessment