2022
Accuracy of Simulated Research Tasks by Community Hospitals Participating in a Multicenter Telemedicine Trial
Fang JL, Whyte H, Umoren R, Limjoco J, Makkar A, Yankanah R, McCoy M, Lo MD, Herrin J, Demaerschalk BM. Accuracy of Simulated Research Tasks by Community Hospitals Participating in a Multicenter Telemedicine Trial. Telemedicine Journal And E-Health 2022, 28: 1489-1495. PMID: 35167373, DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0574.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCanadaHealth PersonnelHospitals, CommunityHumansInfant, NewbornResuscitationTelemedicineUnited StatesConceptsHealth care professionalsCommunity hospitalCare professionalsStudy eligibilityClinical trialsEligibility criteriaStudy-eligible patientsSubsequent clinical trialsTelemedicine trialsTrial eligibility criteriaStandard descriptive statisticsEligible patientsNeonatal resuscitation scenarioTrial eligibilitySurvey response rateBACKGROUND/Clinical scenariosResponse rateHospitalTrialsResuscitation scenariosElectronic surveyEligibilityData elementsDescriptive statistics
2018
HCAHPS Scores and Community Factors
Herrin J, Mockaitis KG, Hines S. HCAHPS Scores and Community Factors. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2018, 33: 461-471. PMID: 29739233, DOI: 10.1177/1062860618765977.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHospitals, CommunityMedicaidMedicarePatient Outcome AssessmentQuality of Health CareUnited StatesConceptsHCAHPS scoresCommunity factorsPrimary care physiciansHospital Consumer AssessmentCare physiciansCare factorsPatient experienceSystem scoreHealthcare providersHospitalization experienceMeasures of qualityConsumer AssessmentCounty factorsCounty-level variationScoresAfrican AmericansSmall percentagePossible effectsHigher numberFactors
2009
A hospital-randomized controlled trial of a formal quality improvement educational program in rural and small community Texas hospitals: one year results
Filardo G, Nicewander D, Herrin J, Edwards J, Galimbertti P, Tietze M, Mcbride S, Gunderson J, Collinsworth A, Haydar Z, Williams J, Ballard DJ. A hospital-randomized controlled trial of a formal quality improvement educational program in rural and small community Texas hospitals: one year results. International Journal For Quality In Health Care 2009, 21: 225-232. PMID: 19395710, DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzp019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRural hospitalsStudy groupControl groupCommunity-acquired pneumoniaCongestive heart failureLocal quality improvement projectsSmall community hospitalQuality improvement projectContinuous quality improvement techniquesFull training programEducational programsHeart failureAnnual followIntervention groupCommunity hospitalHospitalTexas hospitalsPhysician championsIncremental benefitCore measuresSignificant differencesDidactic sessionsImprovement projectQuality improvement techniquesTrials
2008
Challenges in Conducting a Hospital-Randomized Trial of an Educational Quality Improvement Intervention in Rural and Small Community Hospitals
Filardo G, Nicewander D, Herrin J, Galimbertti P, Tietze M, McBride S, Gunderson J, Collinsworth A, Haydar Z, Williams J, Ballard DJ. Challenges in Conducting a Hospital-Randomized Trial of an Educational Quality Improvement Intervention in Rural and Small Community Hospitals. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2008, 23: 440-447. PMID: 18984908, DOI: 10.1177/1062860608324546.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
A Hospital-Randomized Controlled Trial of an Educational Quality Improvement Intervention in Rural and Small Community Hospitals in Texas Following Implementation of Information Technology
Filardo G, Nicewander D, Hamilton C, Herrin J, Galimbretti P, Tietze M, McBride S, Gunderson J, Haydar Z, Williams J, Ballard DJ. A Hospital-Randomized Controlled Trial of an Educational Quality Improvement Intervention in Rural and Small Community Hospitals in Texas Following Implementation of Information Technology. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2007, 22: 418-427. PMID: 18006422, DOI: 10.1177/1062860607307995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failureSmall community hospitalCommunity-acquired pneumoniaCommunity hospitalQuality improvement interventionsHeart failureControlled TrialsControl groupImprovement interventionsYears postinterventionHospitalTexas hospitalsBaseline rateComposite scoreFollowing ImplementationQI educationTrialsPoor qualityQuality improvementQuality benchmarkingReview toolPneumoniaGroupPostinterventionCohort