2022
Human factors analysis of the disinfection of central-line needleless connectors
Martinello R, Hebden J, Drews F, Pegues D. Human factors analysis of the disinfection of central-line needleless connectors. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2022, 2: s32-s33. PMCID: PMC9614877, DOI: 10.1017/ash.2022.117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral line-associated bloodstream infectionsFocus groupsCentral venous access devicesIdentified perceived barriersAcademic medical centerMultiple-methods studyOpen-ended questionsFocus group discussionsBloodstream infectionsNeedleless connectorsNursing staffRisk of central line-associated bloodstream infectionsIdentified barriersOngoing educationConvenience sampleKnowledge deficitsScrubbing timeNursesIncreased workloadElectronic toolsAssess complianceMedical CenterRecommended timeMedical ICULess workload
2021
Risk Communication After Health Care Exposures: An Experimental Vignette Survey With Patients
Elwy AR, Maguire EM, Gallagher TH, Asch SM, Durfee JM, Martinello RA, Bokhour BG, Gifford AL, Taylor TJ, Wagner TH. Risk Communication After Health Care Exposures: An Experimental Vignette Survey With Patients. MDM Policy & Practice 2021, 6: 23814683211045659. PMID: 34553068, PMCID: PMC8451260, DOI: 10.1177/23814683211045659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care exposureBlood-borne pathogensHealth care systemHealth issuesCare systemNext clinical stepBlood-borne infectionsCertain health behaviorsPatients' behavioral intentionPersonal health issuesLarge-scale adverse eventsVignette surveyAdverse eventsPatientsHealth behaviorsInfectious diseasesClinical stepsPossible exposureCareRisk levelOpen-ended questionsExposureRisk informationThematic analysisParticipants' willingness