2016
State variation in HIV/AIDS health outcomes
Talbert-Slagle KM, Canavan ME, Rogan EM, Curry LA, Bradley EH. State variation in HIV/AIDS health outcomes. AIDS 2016, 30: 657-663. PMID: 26605512, PMCID: PMC4732004, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000000978.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsState-level spendingHIV/AIDS outcomesAIDS case ratesAIDS deathsAIDS outcomesCase ratesPublic health spendingHealth resource factorsSocial servicesPublic healthState GDPHealth spendingHigher spendingUnique datasetSpendingMedicaid spendingMultivariable regression modelsState policymakersHealthcare spendingU.S. statesHIV/AIDSLow HIVGDPResource factorsNew infections
2010
Pilot testing of a decision support tool for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms
Berman L, Curry L, Goldberg C, Gusberg R, Fraenkel L. Pilot testing of a decision support tool for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 53: 285-292.e1. PMID: 21067886, PMCID: PMC3058927, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.08.075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalAttitude of Health PersonnelBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChoice BehaviorConflict, PsychologicalConnecticutDecision Support Systems, ClinicalEndovascular ProceduresEvidence-Based MedicineFeasibility StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicPatient ParticipationPatient SatisfactionPatient SelectionPhysician-Patient RelationsPilot ProjectsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsConceptsAbdominal aortic aneurysmPercent of patientsTreatment optionsAortic aneurysmTreatment decisionsVascular surgery clinicDecisional conflict scoresDifficult treatment decisionsMean knowledge scoreCurrent outcome dataSurgical candidatesMedian timeSurgery clinicOpen surgeryHospital clinicPatient preferencesPatients' opinionsEndovascular surgeryOutcome dataPatientsDecisional conflictKnowledge scoreInformed consentSurgerySurgeons
2004
The Role of Intended Use on Actual Use of Home Care: Is Race a Factor?
Webster TR, Curry LA, McGraw S, Buckser A, Bradley EH. The Role of Intended Use on Actual Use of Home Care: Is Race a Factor? Home Health Care Services Quarterly 2004, 23: 57-68. PMID: 15451716, DOI: 10.1300/j027v23n03_04.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Depression in Later-Life Puerto Rican Primary Care Patients: The Role of Illness, Stress, Social Integration, and Religiosity
Robison J, Curry L, Gruman C, Covington T, Gaztambide S, Blank K. Depression in Later-Life Puerto Rican Primary Care Patients: The Role of Illness, Stress, Social Integration, and Religiosity. International Psychogeriatrics 2003, 15: 239-251. PMID: 14756160, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610203009505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overCaregiversChronic DiseaseComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorDysthymic DisorderFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew EnglandPrimary Health CarePuerto RicoReligion and PsychologyRisk FactorsSocial SupportStress, PsychologicalConceptsPrimary care patientsDSM-IV criteriaCare patientsOlder Puerto RicansComposite International Diagnostic InterviewPrimary care clinicsPrimary care settingRisk of depressionPoor subjective healthRates of depressionFifth of participantsPuerto RicansRole of illnessSocial risk factorsStudy of depressionHigh rateSocial stressorsCare clinicsIllness severityRisk factorsDepressive disorderMajor depressionCare settingsImproved preventionPatients
2000
Preferences for CPR among the elderly: the influence of attitudes and values.
Hansdottir H, Gruman C, Curry L, Judge J. Preferences for CPR among the elderly: the influence of attitudes and values. Connecticut Medicine 2000, 64: 625-30. PMID: 11100634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAttitudeAttitude to HealthCardiopulmonary ResuscitationDemographyFemaleHealth StatusHumansMaleConceptsCardiopulmonary resuscitationIndividuals age 65Cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisionsMean ageFunctional statusTreatment preferencesResuscitationClinical sitesAge 65Resuscitation decisionsGeriatric programsOlder individualsAdvance directivesLower chanceStrongest predictorOutcomesFamily issuesWomenOpen-ended questionsPositive outcomesHealthLife treatmentMammography utilization in a skilled nursing facility.
Kerins G, Gruman C, Schwartz R, Rauch E, Curry L, Fogel D. Mammography utilization in a skilled nursing facility. Connecticut Medicine 2000, 64: 595-9. PMID: 11100631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overConnecticutFemaleHumansMammographyRetrospective StudiesSkilled Nursing FacilitiesConceptsSkilled nursing facilitiesNursing facilitiesMammography utilizationBreast cancerRetrospective medical chart reviewLong-term care populationMedical chart reviewSubsequent clinical decisionsChart reviewCare populationPatient preferencesAbnormal resultsClinical decisionPsychological burdenWomenPatientsAppropriate guidelinesCancerFurther investigationMammogramsYearsPhysician-assisted suicide in Connecticut: physicians' attitudes and experiences.
Curry L, Gruman C, Blank K, Schwartz H. Physician-assisted suicide in Connecticut: physicians' attitudes and experiences. Connecticut Medicine 2000, 64: 403-12. PMID: 10946478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician-assisted suicidePhysicians' attitudesSelf-administered mailed questionnairePresence of depressionPercent of respondentsPatient characteristicsUndetected depressionMailed questionnaireDillman methodologyLethal prescriptionPhysiciansMedical specialtiesConnecticut DepartmentDepressionEvaluation of riskPublic healthMost respondentsSuicideRiskTargeted samplesPast yearCertain risks