2021
Trends and geographical variation in population thriving, struggling and suffering across the USA, 2008–2017: a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study
Riley C, Herrin J, Lam V, Hamar B, Witters D, Liu D, Krumholz HM, Roy B. Trends and geographical variation in population thriving, struggling and suffering across the USA, 2008–2017: a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021, 11: e043375. PMID: 34261676, PMCID: PMC8281074, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043375.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercentage of peopleCross-sectional studyWell-Being IndexMarked geographical variationNational HealthRetrospective analysisUS populationCross-sectional sampleLife evaluationGeographical disparitiesGreater improvementCantril SelfCurrent life satisfactionGeographical variationLife optimismNational averageInterventionConceptions of healthHealthPercentage
2001
A Qualitative Study of Increasing β-Blocker Use After Myocardial Infarction: Why Do Some Hospitals Succeed?
Bradley EH, Holmboe ES, Mattera JA, Roumanis SA, Radford MJ, Krumholz HM. A Qualitative Study of Increasing β-Blocker Use After Myocardial Infarction: Why Do Some Hospitals Succeed? JAMA 2001, 285: 2604-2611. PMID: 11368734, DOI: 10.1001/jama.285.20.2604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-blocker useAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionΒ-blocker useStrong physician leadershipImprovement effortsUS hospitalsQualitative studyHospitalPatientsHospital sizeImprovement initiativesInfarctionKey physiciansGreater improvementPhysician leadershipCareAdministrative supportUse ratesPerformance improvement effortsData feedbackParticipantsGeographic regionsCliniciansMortality