2022
Seeking Healing for a Mental Illness: Understanding the Care Experiences of Service Users at a Prayer Camp in Ghana
Gyimah L, Ofori-Atta A, Asafo S, Curry L. Seeking Healing for a Mental Illness: Understanding the Care Experiences of Service Users at a Prayer Camp in Ghana. Journal Of Religion And Health 2022, 62: 1853-1871. PMID: 36066726, PMCID: PMC9986410, DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01643-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental illnessMental health servicesMental health careFaith-based settingsPatient preferencesPsychiatric treatmentSide effectsHealth servicesPsychiatric facilitiesExperiences of personsService users' viewsCare experiencesCareHealth careHealingPrayer campsIllnessConstant comparative methodSpiritual healingQualitative designBiomedical treatmentTreatmentPart of healingService usersAbuseMitigating structural racism to reduce inequities in sepsis outcomes: a mixed methods, longitudinal intervention study
Linnander EL, Ayedun A, Boatright D, Ackerman-Barger K, Morgenthaler TI, Ray N, Roy B, Simpson S, Curry LA. Mitigating structural racism to reduce inequities in sepsis outcomes: a mixed methods, longitudinal intervention study. BMC Health Services Research 2022, 22: 975. PMID: 35907839, PMCID: PMC9338573, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08331-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSepsis careSepsis outcomeHealth systemCause of mortalityUS healthcare costsComplex health outcomesAfrican American/BlackNon-Hispanic white populationU.S. health systemLongitudinal intervention studySepsis complicationsStandard careClinical outcomesAmerican/BlackClinical managementMethodsOur aimHealthcare costsHealth outcomesIntervention studiesEarly identificationProspective interventionCareWhite populationDiscussionThis studyIntervention
2021
Supporting Patient-centered Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health—Perspectives to Build an Appointment Planning Tool
Brault MA, Curry LA, Kershaw T, Singh K, Vash-Margita A, Camenga D. Supporting Patient-centered Communication on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health—Perspectives to Build an Appointment Planning Tool. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 725-731. PMID: 33989800, PMCID: PMC10712738, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSRH communicationAdolescent primary care clinicPatient/provider communicationAdolescent gynecology clinicPrimary care clinicsAdolescent girlsReproductive health perspectiveMobile health toolsPatient-centered carePatient-centered communicationFacilitators/barriersClinic visitsGynecology clinicCare clinicsSRH careProvider communicationClinic settingHolistic careContraceptive choicesHealthcare providersHealth toolsReproductive careCareAdolescent SexualHealth perspective
2016
Interventions for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates: The Role of Hospice and Palliative Care
Cherlin EJ, Brewster AL, Curry LA, Canavan ME, Hurzeler R, Bradley EH. Interventions for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates: The Role of Hospice and Palliative Care. American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine® 2016, 34: 748-753. PMID: 27443281, DOI: 10.1177/1049909116660276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of readmissionHospital readmission ratesPalliative careUse of hospiceReadmission ratesIntegration of hospiceHospital site visitsRole of hospicePosthospital settingUnplanned readmissionHospice servicesHospital staffPatientsStudy of hospitalsSecondary analysisReadmissionHospitalHospiceClinical groupsCareAppropriate useConstant comparative methodDiscussion guideRiskStandard discussion guideWhat Works in Readmissions Reduction
Brewster AL, Cherlin EJ, Ndumele CD, Collins D, Burgess JF, Charns MP, Bradley EH, Curry LA. What Works in Readmissions Reduction. Medical Care 2016, 54: 600-607. PMID: 27050446, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReadmission ratesReadmission reductionClinical practiceClinical practice changesQuality improvement initiativesSpecific clinical practicesQuality improvement expertiseReadmission reduction effortsAvoidable readmissionsWorse outcomesReadmissionHospital staffHospitalHospital departmentsPractice changeImprovement initiativesQualitative studyFocused effortsPatientsTrialsCareVariation In Health Outcomes: The Role Of Spending On Social Services, Public Health, And Health Care, 2000–09
Bradley EH, Canavan M, Rogan E, Talbert-Slagle K, Ndumele C, Taylor L, Curry LA. Variation In Health Outcomes: The Role Of Spending On Social Services, Public Health, And Health Care, 2000–09. Health Affairs 2016, 35: 760-768. PMID: 27140980, DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.0814.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth outcomesHealth careState-level health outcomesAcute myocardial infarctionType 2 diabetesSubsequent health outcomesPublic healthLung cancerMyocardial infarctionAdult obesityActivity limitationsMortality rateUnhealthy daysPossible associationSocial servicesTwo-year lagCareHealth spendingState spendingSpending ratesEconomic characteristicsTotal spendingOutcomesSpendingHealth
2012
Identifying characteristics associated with performing recommended practices in maternal and newborn care among health facilities in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
Sipsma HL, Curry LA, Kakoma JB, Linnander EL, Bradley EH. Identifying characteristics associated with performing recommended practices in maternal and newborn care among health facilities in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study. Human Resources For Health 2012, 10: 13. PMID: 22776289, PMCID: PMC3444308, DOI: 10.1186/1478-4491-10-13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNewborn careProvider trainingHealth worker trainingCross-sectional studyHealth provider trainingNewborn health careHealth workforce capacityMultivariable regression modelsQuality of careHealth care facilitiesService Provision AssessmentNeonatal mortalityNewborn mortalityHealth workersHealth facilitiesCare facilitiesConclusionOur findingsLow-income countriesCareHealth careWorkforce capacityMortalityDescriptive statisticsRegression modelsSaharan AfricaA Systems Approach to Improving Rural Care in Ethiopia
Bradley EH, Byam P, Alpern R, Thompson JW, Zerihun A, Abeb Y, Curry LA. A Systems Approach to Improving Rural Care in Ethiopia. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e35042. PMID: 22558113, PMCID: PMC3338815, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0035042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary health care unitsHealth care unitsAntenatal careCare unitSkilled birth attendance ratesHealth post staffWoreda health officePrimary health careFront-line providersLow-income settingsHealth improvement effortsPositive deviance studyImpact of interventionsHealth centersRural careMultiple interventionsHealth OfficeHealth systemHealth officialsAttendance ratesCareHealth careInterventionEffective healthSingle study“Out of sight, out of mind”: Housestaff perceptions of quality‐limiting factors in discharge care at teaching hospitals
Greysen SR, Schiliro D, Horwitz LI, Curry L, Bradley EH. “Out of sight, out of mind”: Housestaff perceptions of quality‐limiting factors in discharge care at teaching hospitals. Journal Of Hospital Medicine 2012, 7: 376-381. PMID: 22378723, PMCID: PMC3423962, DOI: 10.1002/jhm.1928.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDischarge careTeaching hospitalInternal medicine housestaffInternal medicine training programsDischarge teamPostdischarge continuityHospital dischargeDischarge proceduresHousestaff physiciansPhysician perspectivesPoor patientsMedicine housestaffDifferent hospitalsMedicine training programsPatient communicationHospitalClinical responsibilitiesCareHousestaff perceptionsPerson interviewsLack of standardizationHousestaffConstant comparative methodInterdisciplinary teamworkPerceptions of factors
2011
Access and quality of rural healthcare: Ethiopian Millennium Rural Initiative
Bradley E, Thompson JW, Byam P, Webster TR, Zerihun A, Alpern R, Herrin J, Abebe Y, Curry L. Access and quality of rural healthcare: Ethiopian Millennium Rural Initiative. International Journal For Quality In Health Care 2011, 23: 222-230. PMID: 21467077, DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzr013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedCommunity Health CentersDelivery of Health CareDelivery, ObstetricEthiopiaFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services Needs and DemandHIV InfectionsHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPostnatal CarePrenatal CareQuality of Health CareRural PopulationYoung AdultConceptsPrimary healthcare unitsAntenatal care coverageHealth centersAntenatal careCare coverageHealth post levelOutpatient visit ratesHealthcare unitsHealthcare servicesHealth postsRural careUnmet needVisit ratesHIVFocus group participantsRural initiativesOutpatient volumeSystems-based approachGroup participantsRural settingsCareSignificant increaseRural healthcare servicesRural healthcareFocus group data
2010
Quality improvement in community health centres: the role of microsystem characteristics in the implementation of a diabetes prevention initiative
Santana C, Nunez-Smith M, Camp A, Ruppe E, Berg D, Curry L. Quality improvement in community health centres: the role of microsystem characteristics in the implementation of a diabetes prevention initiative. BMJ Quality & Safety 2010, 19: 290. PMID: 20558473, DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2009.033530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttitude of Health PersonnelCommunity Health CentersCooperative BehaviorDiabetes MellitusEvidence-Based PracticeHealth Plan ImplementationHumansOrganizational ObjectivesOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient Care TeamPatient SafetyPlanning TechniquesQualitative ResearchQuality ImprovementUnited States
2004
Individual decisions regarding financing nursing home care: Psychosocial considerations
Curry L, Bradley E, Robison J. Individual decisions regarding financing nursing home care: Psychosocial considerations. Journal Of Aging Studies 2004, 18: 337-352. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2004.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntended use of informal long‐term care: the role of race and ethnicity
Bradley EH, Curry LA, McGraw SA, Webster TR, Kasl SV, Andersen R. Intended use of informal long‐term care: the role of race and ethnicity. Ethnicity And Health 2004, 9: 37-54. PMID: 15203464, DOI: 10.1080/13557850410001673987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term careRace/ethnicityInformal long-term carePsychosocial factorsRace/ethnicity-related differencesLong-term care useFrail older populationHealth service useEthnicity-related differencesLong-term care needsCross-sectional surveyCare useService useCare needsLogistic regressionOlder populationPsychosocial differencesWhite eldersHealthcare decision makingOlder adultsCareFamily caregivingAndersen modelFamily membersAfrican American respondents
2002
Physician-assisted suicide and palliative care: beliefs and empiricism in the policy debate.
Schwartz HI, Curry L. Physician-assisted suicide and palliative care: beliefs and empiricism in the policy debate. Connecticut Medicine 2002, 66: 699-702. PMID: 12476513.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCOULD ADEQUATE PALLIATIVE CARE OBVIATE ASSISTED SUICIDE?
Curry L, Schwartz HI, Gruman C, Blank K. COULD ADEQUATE PALLIATIVE CARE OBVIATE ASSISTED SUICIDE? Death Studies 2002, 26: 757-774. PMID: 12385345, DOI: 10.1080/07481180290106535.Peer-Reviewed Original Research