2024
Hospital Readmissions Among Infants With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Gaither J, Drago M, Grossman M, Li Y, Shabanova V, Xu X, Leventhal J. Hospital Readmissions Among Infants With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. JAMA Network Open 2024, 7: e2435074. PMID: 39316398, PMCID: PMC11423163, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal opioid withdrawal syndromeOpioid withdrawal syndromeWithdrawal syndromeCohort studyHospital readmissionLow birth weightReadmission ratesRetrospective cohort studyIncreased risk of readmissionNationwide Readmissions DatabaseClinical Modification codesGestational ageOdds of readmissionMultiple gestationsFull-termInternational Classification of DiseasesRisk of readmissionHospital discharge recordsBirth weightSurvey-weighted logistic regressionType of insuranceIncreased 5-foldIncreased riskReadmissions DatabaseYear of birthState paid family leave policies and breastfeeding duration: cross-sectional analysis of 2021 national immunization survey-child
Rosenberg J, Nardella D, Shabanova V. State paid family leave policies and breastfeeding duration: cross-sectional analysis of 2021 national immunization survey-child. International Breastfeeding Journal 2024, 19: 37. PMID: 38796467, PMCID: PMC11128124, DOI: 10.1186/s13006-024-00646-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBreast FeedingCross-Sectional StudiesFamily LeaveFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleParental LeaveUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsFamily leaveParental leave policiesLeave policiesSocial demographic characteristicsPolicyCross-sectional analysisUnited StatesNational Immunization Survey-ChildMedical leaveFamilyBreastfeeding ratesPromote breastfeedingSurveyed childrenStateBreastfeedingWorkforceLong-term health benefitsNationalBreastfeeding durationMixed feedPrevalence ratios
2022
Addressing Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members as a Patient Safety Event.
Hatfield M, Ciaburri R, Shaikh H, Wilkins KM, Bjorkman K, Goldenberg M, McCollum S, Shabanova V, Weiss P. Addressing Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members as a Patient Safety Event. Hospital Pediatrics 2022, 12: 181-190. PMID: 35102377, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2021-006267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildCross-Sectional StudiesFamilyHealth PersonnelHumansPatient SafetySurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsHealth care providersTertiary-care university children's hospitalEligible health care providersLower quality patient careUniversity Children's HospitalFamily membersMultivariable logistic regressionCross-sectional studyPatient safety cultureSafety incident reportingIncident reportingOutcomes of interestPatient safety eventsHCP knowledgeChildren's HospitalHigher oddsCare providersProvider agePatient carePatientsLogistic regressionBaseline surveySafety eventsEffect of trainingAnonymous survey
2021
Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members: Effect of an Organizational Strategy on Provider Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Patient Safety Incident Reporting of Mistreatment
Weiss PG, Hatfield M, Ciaburri R, Shaikh H, Wilkins KM, Bjorkman K, Goldenberg M, McCollum S, Shabanova V. Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members: Effect of an Organizational Strategy on Provider Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Patient Safety Incident Reporting of Mistreatment. Academic Medicine 2021, 96: s217-s218. PMID: 34705720, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParenting Stress and its Associated Components Prior to an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnostic Evaluation
Voliovitch Y, Leventhal JM, Fenick AM, Gupta AR, Feinberg E, Hickey EJ, Shabanova V, Weitzman C. Parenting Stress and its Associated Components Prior to an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnostic Evaluation. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2021, 51: 3432-3442. PMID: 33387245, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04804-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutism Spectrum DisorderChildCross-Sectional StudiesHumansParentingParentsStress, PsychologicalConceptsAutism spectrum disorderASD symptom severityParents of childrenChild ASD symptom severityActive-avoidance copingLow-SES parentsAvoidance copingAdaptive functioningParenting stressSpectrum disorderChild factorsParental worrySocial supportSymptom severityRisk of ASDParentsS parentChildrenMultiple regression modelingAssociated componentsCopingFunctioningWorryCross-sectional studyDisorders
2020
Non–FDA-Reviewed Imported European Formula Use Among Parents in Urban Pediatric Private Practice
Du N, DiMaggio DM, Williams JK, Leus I, Shabanova V, Song X, Porto AF. Non–FDA-Reviewed Imported European Formula Use Among Parents in Urban Pediatric Private Practice. Clinical Pediatrics 2020, 59: 566-572. PMID: 32146831, DOI: 10.1177/0009922820910819.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCurrent training in percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC) placement and maintenance for neonatal–perinatal medicine fellows
Levit O, Shabanova V, Bizzarro MJ, Johnston L. Current training in percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC) placement and maintenance for neonatal–perinatal medicine fellows. Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 40: 589-594. PMID: 31932714, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0587-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCatheterization, Central VenousCatheterization, PeripheralChi-Square DistributionClinical CompetenceCross-Sectional StudiesCurriculumEducation, Medical, GraduateEducational MeasurementFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsNeonatal-perinatal medicineNeonatal intensive care unitCentral catheter placementIntensive care unitNeonatal-perinatal medicine fellowsProgram directorsPICC insertionStudy designACare unitPICC placementPICC teamCatheter placementResponse rateMost program directorsConclusionsWide variationsEducational statusFormal trainingTraining program directorsCurrent educational status
2019
Perceptions of Neonatal Palliative Care: Similarities and Differences between Medical and Nursing Staff in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Kyc SJ, Bruno CJ, Shabanova V, Montgomery AM. Perceptions of Neonatal Palliative Care: Similarities and Differences between Medical and Nursing Staff in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2019, 23: 662-669. PMID: 31808706, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2019.0523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal palliative careLevel IV neonatal intensive care unitNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitPalliative careCare unitNursing staffProspective cross-sectional study designCross-sectional study designPalliative care practiceLife-threatening conditionNursing staff's attitudesPalliative care educationHealth care teamPain reliefCare teamCurative careResponse rateCare practicesMedical providersNursing perspectiveNursing practiceStudy designCareCare educationVariable management strategies for NEC totalis: a national survey
Pyle AK, Shabanova V, Cleary MA, Ozgediz D, Cummings CL, Kamin DS, Mercurio MR. Variable management strategies for NEC totalis: a national survey. Journal Of Perinatology 2019, 39: 1521-1527. PMID: 31371831, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0448-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLife-sustaining interventionsNEC totalisSignificant practice variabilityChi-square testVariable management strategiesNeonatal-perinatal medicineSurgical managementAAP SectionTreatment optionsMethodsAn anonymous surveyPediatric surgeryPractice variabilityTotalisSpearman correlationAnonymous surveySerious diseaseNational surveyMost respondentsWide variationEnterocolitisPrematuritySurgeryOptionsCounseling practiceConclusionsManagement
2018
Validation of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development demonstrates good sensitivity and specificity in four diverse countries
Ertem IO, Krishnamurthy V, Mulaudzi MC, Sguassero Y, Bilik B, Srinivasan R, Balta H, Gulumser O, Gan G, Calvocoressi L, Johnson B, Shabanova V, Forsyth B. Validation of the International Guide for Monitoring Child Development demonstrates good sensitivity and specificity in four diverse countries. Acta Paediatrica 2018, 108: 1074-1086. PMID: 30472813, PMCID: PMC6520130, DOI: 10.1111/apa.14661.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSimilarities and differences in child development from birth to age 3 years by sex and across four countries: a cross-sectional, observational study
Ertem IO, Krishnamurthy V, Mulaudzi MC, Sguassero Y, Balta H, Gulumser O, Bilik B, Srinivasan R, Johnson B, Gan G, Calvocoressi L, Shabanova V, Forsyth BWC. Similarities and differences in child development from birth to age 3 years by sex and across four countries: a cross-sectional, observational study. The Lancet Global Health 2018, 6: e279-e291. PMID: 29433666, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(18)30003-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArgentinaChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolCross-Cultural ComparisonCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIndiaInfantInfant, NewbornMaleSex FactorsSouth AfricaTurkeyConceptsMedian ageHealthy childrenObservational studyChild healthMotor milestonesHealthy subsampleHealth statusEunice Kennedy Shriver National InstituteDevelopmental milestonesChild health statusGross motor milestonesMonitoring Child DevelopmentFine motor milestonesAge 3 yearsSelf-help domainLanguage milestonesPerinatal complicationsMiddle-income countriesLow birthweightChronic illnessHealth clinicsAge of attainmentFine motorChild developmentPercentile age
2016
Comparing the Accuracy of Three Pediatric Disaster Triage Strategies: A Simulation-Based Investigation
Cicero MX, Overly F, Brown L, Yarzebski J, Walsh B, Shabanova V, Auerbach M, Riera A, Adelgais K, Meckler G, Cone DC, Baum CR. Comparing the Accuracy of Three Pediatric Disaster Triage Strategies: A Simulation-Based Investigation. Disaster Medicine And Public Health Preparedness 2016, 10: 253-260. PMID: 26744228, DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2015.171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesEmergency Medical ServicesFemaleHumansMaleMass Casualty IncidentsPatient SimulationPediatricsProspective StudiesTriageConceptsTriage strategiesBlack patientsTriage levelRed patientsProspective cohort studyBetter patient outcomesEmergency medical services (EMS) providersCross-sectional analysisCohort studyPatient outcomesTriage outcomesMedical service providersPatientsTriageSignificant differencesTriage accuracyTriage resultsOutcomesPDT strategyParticipants
2015
The relationship between voice climate and patients’ experience of timely care in primary care clinics
Nembhard IM, Yuan CT, Shabanova V, Cleary PD. The relationship between voice climate and patients’ experience of timely care in primary care clinics. Health Care Management Review 2015, 40: 104-115. PMID: 24589927, PMCID: PMC5428896, DOI: 10.1097/hmr.0000000000000017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTimeliness of carePrimary care clinicsTimely carePatient care experiencesCare clinicsPatient experienceCare experiencesCross-sectional studyLess patientsStaff work environmentPatient reportsPatientsQuality careClinicAppointment timeCareClinical leadersAdministrative staffReportProfessional groupsWork environmentStaffAnalysis of varianceLeaders' reportsVoice climate
2011
Survey of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis in critically ill children*
Faustino EV, Patel S, Thiagarajan RR, Cook DJ, Northrup V, Randolph AG. Survey of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis in critically ill children*. Critical Care Medicine 2011, 39: 1773-1778. PMID: 21423003, PMCID: PMC3118917, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3182186ec0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric intensive care unitIntensive care unitCare unitIll childrenPharmacologic thromboprophylaxisPediatric intensive care unit patientsIntensive care unit patientsPresence of hypercoagulabilityDeep venous thrombosisCare unit patientsEvidence-based guidelinesCross-sectional self-administered surveyRigorous randomized trialsMajor bleedingLack of evidenceUnit patientsPatient factorsVenous thrombosisCavopulmonary anastomosisRandomized trialsWeight heparinPediatric intensivistsThromboprophylaxisInfant scenarioInvasive interventionsA recession's impact on pediatric emergency household spending and attitudes about health-care reform.
Cicero MX, Northrup V, Li FY, Santucci KA. A recession's impact on pediatric emergency household spending and attitudes about health-care reform. Connecticut Medicine 2011, 75: 37-42. PMID: 21329291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesEconomic RecessionEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleFinancing, PersonalHealth Care ReformHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHospitals, UniversityHospitals, UrbanHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInsurance, HealthMaleParentsPediatricsUnemploymentYoung Adult
2010
Determinants of Individual Variation in Intracellular Accumulation of Anti-HIV Nucleoside Analog Metabolites
Paintsil E, Dutschman GE, Hu R, Grill SP, Wang CJ, Lam W, Li FY, Ghebremichael M, Northrup V, Cheng YC. Determinants of Individual Variation in Intracellular Accumulation of Anti-HIV Nucleoside Analog Metabolites. Antimicrobial Agents And Chemotherapy 2010, 55: 895-903. PMID: 21078952, PMCID: PMC3028801, DOI: 10.1128/aac.01303-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNucleoside analoguesPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsAntiretroviral drug discoveryThymidine kinase 1 activityBlood mononuclear cellsConcentrations of AZTMetabolite concentrationsIntracellular concentrationAntiretroviral therapyClinical responseMononuclear cellsHealthy donorsHIV therapyTherapy needTriphosphate metaboliteAZT monophosphateAnalogue metabolitesCellular kinasesCassette (ABC) transport proteinsInverse correlationDemographic characteristicsAZTIntracellular accumulationKinase 1 activityIndividual variationHigh normal fasting glucose level in obese youth: a marker for insulin resistance and beta cell dysregulation
O’Malley G, Santoro N, Northrup V, D’Adamo E, Shaw M, Eldrich S, Caprio S. High normal fasting glucose level in obese youth: a marker for insulin resistance and beta cell dysregulation. Diabetologia 2010, 53: 1199-1209. PMID: 20204321, DOI: 10.1007/s00125-010-1693-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-cell functionPlasma glucosePlasma glucose levelsInsulin sensitivityObese youthGlucose levelsType 2 diabetes mellitusConclusions/interpretationThese dataAdverse cardiovascular profileAims/hypothesisAImpaired glucose toleranceCell functionBMI z-scoreCross-sectional analysisAUC 2Standard OGTTCardiovascular profileDiabetes mellitusGlucose toleranceH glucoseInsulin resistanceRisk factorsInterpretationThese dataCardiovascular diseaseCell dysregulation
2009
Comparison of Neurocognitive Functioning in Children Previously Randomly Assigned to Intrathecal Methotrexate Compared With Triple Intrathecal Therapy for the Treatment of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Kadan-Lottick NS, Brouwers P, Breiger D, Kaleita T, Dziura J, Northrup V, Chen L, Nicoletti M, Bostrom B, Stork L, Neglia JP. Comparison of Neurocognitive Functioning in Children Previously Randomly Assigned to Intrathecal Methotrexate Compared With Triple Intrathecal Therapy for the Treatment of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: 5986-5992. PMID: 19884541, PMCID: PMC2793042, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.23.5408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsAttentionChildChild, PreschoolCognitionCross-Sectional StudiesCytarabineFemaleHumansHydrocortisoneInfantInjections, SpinalIntelligence TestsLinear ModelsMaleMemoryMethotrexateNeuropsychological TestsPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaPsychomotor PerformanceTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaIT therapyIntrathecal methotrexateMethotrexate groupLymphoblastic leukemiaChildhood acute lymphoblastic leukemiaTriple intrathecal therapyPost-therapy periodLong-term neurotoxicityNeurocognitive functioningAssociation of treatmentMajority of childrenCNS prophylaxisFull-scale intelligence quotientIntrathecal therapyNeurologic eventsPsychotropic medicationsVisual-motor integrationTherapy groupAttention/concentrationNeurocognitive evaluationIndex scoreTherapyPatientsMethotrexate