2021
Can a collective-impact initiative improve well-being in three US communities? Findings from a prospective repeated cross-sectional study
Riley C, Roy B, Lam V, Lawson K, Nakano L, Sun J, Contreras E, Hamar B, Herrin J. Can a collective-impact initiative improve well-being in three US communities? Findings from a prospective repeated cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021, 11: e048378. PMID: 34937711, PMCID: PMC8704973, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048378.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLife evaluation indexCollective impact initiativeBlue Zones ProjectBeach CitiesUS communitiesCollective actionPolicy changesCommunity engagementSimilar citiesStrategic useZone projectsCommunityManhattan BeachCityInitiativesProcess-oriented interventionNationsType of interventionBeing IndexEngagementCross-sectional surveyEntire portfolioResidentsHealthInterventionReceptivity to a Nurse-Led Symptom Management Intervention Among Highly Symptomatic Patients With Cancer
Wintheiser GA, Ruddy KJ, Herrin J, Rahman PA, Pachman DR, Leppin AL, Rutten LJF, Lee MK, Griffin JM, Tofthagen C, Chlan LL, Ridgeway JL, Mitchell SA, Cheville AL. Receptivity to a Nurse-Led Symptom Management Intervention Among Highly Symptomatic Patients With Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2021, 114: 458-466. PMID: 34508602, PMCID: PMC8902324, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djab172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptomatic patientsSevere symptomsTertiary care centerStepped-wedge trialSymptom management interventionsPhone callsPatient characteristicsSevere painSymptom burdenOncology patientsPatients' qualityPhysical functionCancer careSleep disturbancesSymptom assessmentCCM interventionCare centerPhone consultationsPatientsPatient receptivityCare managersEmotional distressPainInterventionSymptomsTrends 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
2014
A reanalysis of cluster randomized trials showed interrupted time-series studies were valuable in health system evaluation
Fretheim A, Zhang F, Ross-Degnan D, Oxman AD, Cheyne H, Foy R, Goodacre S, Herrin J, Kerse N, McKinlay RJ, Wright A, Soumerai SB. A reanalysis of cluster randomized trials showed interrupted time-series studies were valuable in health system evaluation. Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 2014, 68: 324-333. PMID: 25499983, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2014.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-RCTsControl groupInterrupted time series studyConfidence intervalsConcurrent control groupHealth system interventionsHealth system evaluationControl arm dataInterrupted time series designIntervention armRandomized trialsControl group dataTrial dataTime-series studyTime series designHealth systemStudy designEffect estimatesTrialsInterventionSystem interventionsArm dataGroup dataRCTsGroup
2011
National Performance on Door-In to Door-Out Time Among Patients Transferred for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Herrin J, Miller LE, Turkmani DF, Nsa W, Drye EE, Bernheim SM, Ling SM, Rapp MT, Han LF, Bratzler DW, Bradley EH, Nallamothu BK, Ting HH, Krumholz HM. National Performance on Door-In to Door-Out Time Among Patients Transferred for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. JAMA Internal Medicine 2011, 171: 1879-1886. PMID: 22123793, PMCID: PMC4312661, DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.481.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionDIDO timeCoronary interventionST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarctionMixed-effects multivariable modelElevation acute myocardial infarctionPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionMedian DIDO timeAcute myocardial infarctionFibrinolytic therapyPatient characteristicsMultivariable analysisEmergency departmentMyocardial infarctionHospital characteristicsMultivariable modelPatientsRural hospitalsHospitalMedicaid ServicesAge categoriesInterventionAfrican AmericansMinutesTreatment timeImprovements in Door-to-Balloon Time in the United States, 2005 to 2010
Krumholz HM, Herrin J, Miller LE, Drye EE, Ling SM, Han LF, Rapp MT, Bradley EH, Nallamothu BK, Nsa W, Bratzler DW, Curtis JP. Improvements in Door-to-Balloon Time in the United States, 2005 to 2010. Circulation 2011, 124: 1038-1045. PMID: 21859971, PMCID: PMC3598634, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.111.044107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionPercutaneous coronary interventionBalloon timeCoronary interventionMedian timeST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionHigher median timeCharacteristics of patientsPercentage of patientsTimeliness of treatmentYears of ageRegistry studyMyocardial infarctionInpatient measuresPatientsHospital groupMedicaid ServicesCalendar yearInterventionMinutesMedianGroupYearsPercentageInfarctionEffectiveness and Cost of a Transitional Care Program for Heart Failure: A Prospective Study With Concurrent Controls
Stauffer BD, Fullerton C, Fleming N, Ogola G, Herrin J, Stafford PM, Ballard DJ. Effectiveness and Cost of a Transitional Care Program for Heart Failure: A Prospective Study With Concurrent Controls. JAMA Internal Medicine 2011, 171: 1238-1243. PMID: 21788541, DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.274.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransitional care programNurse-led transitional care programHeart failureLength of stayReadmission ratesCare programHealth care systemProspective studyCare systemCause readmission rateDirect costsConcurrent controlsBaylor Health Care SystemBudget impact analysisPostintervention periodMedicare patientsPatientsReal-world settingInterventionReimbursement experienceStaySecular reductionCurrent payment systemHospitalPayment reform
2003
What Are Hospitals Doing to Increase Beta-Blocker Use?
Bradley EH, Holmboe ES, Wang Y, Herrin J, Frederick PD, Mattera JA, Roumanis SA, Radford MJ, Krumholz HM. What Are Hospitals Doing to Increase Beta-Blocker Use? The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2003, 29: 409-415. PMID: 12953605, DOI: 10.1016/s1549-3741(03)29049-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-blocker useQuality improvement interventionsMyocardial infarctionCare coordinatorsClinical pathwayImprovement interventionsAcute myocardial infarctionCross-sectional analysisQuality improvement staffQuality improvement effortsNational registryMedian numberHospitalTelephone surveyInfarctionReminder FormInterventionImprovement effortsRegistryPrevalencePathwayPhysicians
2002
Blind Faith? The Effects of Promoting Active Sick Leave for Back Pain Patients
Scheel I, Hagen K, Herrin J, Carling C, Oxman A. Blind Faith? The Effects of Promoting Active Sick Leave for Back Pain Patients. Spine 2002, 27: 2734-2740. PMID: 12461401, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200212010-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painProportion of patientsQuality of lifeSick leaveControl groupIntervention groupPassive intervention groupBack pain patientsPassive interventionMain outcome measuresSelf-reported qualityNational Insurance AdministrationLBP patientsPain patientsBack painPatient satisfactionGeneral practitionersMedian numberOutcome measuresBACKGROUND DATAIndividual patientsPatientsResponse rateHealth outcomesInterventionCluster randomised controlled trial of tailored interventions to improve the management of urinary tract infections in women and sore throat
Flottorp S, Oxman A, Håvelsrud K, Treweek S, Herrin J. Cluster randomised controlled trial of tailored interventions to improve the management of urinary tract infections in women and sore throat. The BMJ 2002, 325: 367. PMID: 12183309, PMCID: PMC117890, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.325.7360.367.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionTract infectionsSore throatTelephone consultationsThroat groupUrinary tract infection groupLaboratory testsAntibiotic prescriptionsPatient educational materialsRate of useInfection groupGeneral practitionersIntervention groupPractice assistantsOutcome measuresGeneral practiceComplex interventionsInfectionInterventionWomenSignificant differencesConsultationTrialsThroatAntibioticsA Call for Action
Scheel I, Hagen K, Herrin J, Oxman A. A Call for Action. Spine 2002, 27: 561-566. PMID: 11884902, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200203150-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painGeneral practitionersBack painPassive interventionSick leaveBack pain patientsClinical practice guidelinesMain outcome measuresProactive interventionsEligible patientsPain patientsIntervention municipalitiesEarly returnGP practicesPractice guidelinesBACKGROUND DATAOutcome measuresPatientsControl groupPainTelephone callsCommunity interventionsControl municipalitiesInterventionImportance of advice
2001
Continuing education meetings and workshops: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes
O'Brien M, Freemantle N, Oxman A, Wolfe F, Davis D, Herrin J. Continuing education meetings and workshops: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. 2001, cd003030. PMID: 11406063, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care outcomesCare outcomesHealth professionalsEducational meetingsCochrane Effective PracticeDevelopment Resource BaseEducation meetingsDATA COLLECTIONCare groupImproved health careBaseline complianceInclusion criteriaOutcome measuresReference listsClinical practiceQuasi-experimental studyDidactic presentationsHealth careInteractive workshopCommon typeContinuing Medical EducationDidactic sessionsInterventionOutcomesStudy data