2019
Simulation-based training is associated with lower risk-adjusted mortality in ACS pediatric TQIP centers.
Jensen A, McLaughlin C, Subacius H, McAuliff K, Nathens A, Wong C, Meeker D, Burd R, Ford H, Upperman J. Simulation-based training is associated with lower risk-adjusted mortality in ACS pediatric TQIP centers. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 841-848. PMID: 31589193, PMCID: PMC6785206, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk-adjusted mortalityTrauma Quality Improvement ProgramPatient outcomesPediatric Trauma Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariable hierarchical logistic regressionLower risk-adjusted mortalityRisk-adjusted oddsPediatric trauma resuscitationQuality Improvement ProgramSimulation-based trainingLow-volume trainingHierarchical logistic regressionSurvey nonrespondersHigh-volume trainingSurvey response rateTrauma centerClinical dataAmerican CollegeResuscitation qualityCare managementResponse rateTrauma resuscitationLevel IIIMortalitySimulation-based team trainingA Multifaceted Intervention Improves Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infection for Adults and Children in Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings
Yadav K, Meeker D, Mistry R, Doctor J, Fleming‐Dutra K, Fleischman R, Gaona S, Stahmer A, May L. A Multifaceted Intervention Improves Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infection for Adults and Children in Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings. Academic Emergency Medicine 2019, 26: 719-731. PMID: 31215721, PMCID: PMC8146207, DOI: 10.1111/acem.13690.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute respiratory infectionsEmergency departmentARI visitsRespiratory infectionsStewardship interventionsUrgent care center visitsViral acute respiratory infectionsHierarchical mixed-effects logistic regression modelsCluster-randomized clinical trialHealth systemAntibiotic stewardship interventionsUrgent care settingsOutpatient antibiotic prescriptionsPediatric emergency departmentMixed effects logistic regression modelsAcademic health systemLogistic regression modelsInappropriate prescribingAntibiotic prescribingAntibiotic prescriptionsInappropriate prescriptionsInfluenza seasonAntibiotic stewardshipClinical trialsOdds ratio
2017
Timing of mortality in pediatric trauma patients: A National Trauma Data Bank analysis
McLaughlin C, Zagory J, Fenlon M, Park C, Lane C, Meeker D, Burd R, Ford H, Upperman J, Jensen A. Timing of mortality in pediatric trauma patients: A National Trauma Data Bank analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2017, 53: 344-351. PMID: 29111081, PMCID: PMC5828917, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma patientsEarly mortalityTrauma patientsNational Trauma Data Bank AnalysisNational Trauma Data BankRetrospective cohort studyLate complication rateShorter median timeTrauma Data BankInjury prevention effortsTiming of mortalityDistribution of deathsEarly resuscitationAdult patientsCohort studyComplication rateInpatient deathRetrospective cohortMedian timePediatric agePediatric injuriesTube thoracostomyEmergency departmentED resuscitationHigh incidence
2011
Comparison of the Mental Health of Female Adult Film Performers and Other Young Women in California
Grudzen C, Meeker D, Torres J, Du Q, Morrison R, Andersen R, Gelberg L. Comparison of the Mental Health of Female Adult Film Performers and Other Young Women in California. Psychiatric Services 2011, 62: 639-645. PMID: 21632733, DOI: 10.1176/ps.62.6.pss6206_0639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalifornia Women's Health SurveySelf-reported mental health statusMental health statusAdult film performersCurrent depressionMental healthHealth SurveyHealth statusPatient Health Questionnaire-8Young womenMain outcome measuresSimilar ageWomen's Health SurveyWorse mental healthPoor mental healthOutcome measuresCalifornia womenMultivariate analysisConvenience sampleWomenDepressionLife questionsHigh rateStructured online surveyHealth