2019
Cost-effectiveness of a video game versus live simulation for disaster training
Whitfill T, Auerbach M, Diaz MCG, Walsh B, Scherzer DJ, Gross IT, Cicero MX. Cost-effectiveness of a video game versus live simulation for disaster training. BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning 2019, 6: 268-273. PMID: 35517390, PMCID: PMC8936530, DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2019-000497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisaster triage trainingVideo gamesLive simulationVideo game dataNet benefit valuesNet benefit regression modelsGame dataFeedback dataService providersTriage trainingSimulation scenariosCost-effectiveness acceptability curvesGameTriage accuracyGame-based trainingMedical service providersBenefit valueVideo game-based trainingAccuracyWTP valuesProvidersTrainingSimulationsFeedbackCost
2016
Development of a Child Abuse Checklist to Evaluate Prehospital Provider Performance
Alphonso A, Auerbach M, Bechtel K, Bilodeau K, Gawel M, Koziel J, Whitfill T, Tiyyagura GK. Development of a Child Abuse Checklist to Evaluate Prehospital Provider Performance. Prehospital Emergency Care 2016, 21: 222-232. PMID: 27700209, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2016.1229824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInter-rater reliabilityClinical experiencePrehospital providersLight's kappaEmergency medical services (EMS) providersCronbach's alphaAuthors' clinical experienceOverall Cronbach's alphaOverall inter-rater reliabilityInternal consistencyChild abuseSubstantial inter-rater reliabilityDelphi review processStrong content validityMedical service providersSemi-structured qualitative interviewsFinal checklistSelf-reported confidenceProvider experienceParticipant characteristicsItem completionLevel of trainingDelphi reviewContent validityProvider performance