2022
Pairing regression and configurational analysis in health services research: modelling outcomes in an observational cohort using a split-sample design
Miech EJ, Perkins AJ, Zhang Y, Myers LJ, Sico JJ, Daggy J, Bravata DM. Pairing regression and configurational analysis in health services research: modelling outcomes in an observational cohort using a split-sample design. BMJ Open 2022, 12: e061469. PMID: 35672067, PMCID: PMC9174826, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrain IschemiaCohort StudiesHealth Services ResearchHumansIschemic Attack, TransientStrokeConceptsTransient ischemic attackLogistic regression modelsHealth services researchSet of patientsOverall sample prevalenceObservational cohortLogistic regressionSample prevalenceRecurrent ischemic strokeVeterans Affairs hospitalRegression modelsServices researchIschemic attackRecurrent strokeCause mortalityCombined endpointIschemic strokePatient outcomesDeath outcomesCare outcomesPatientsSecondary analysisPrevalenceOutcomesCohort
2018
Uncertainty as a Key Influence in the Decision To Admit Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack
Homoya BJ, Damush TM, Sico JJ, Miech EJ, Arling GW, Myers LJ, Ferguson JB, Phipps MS, Cheng EM, Bravata DM. Uncertainty as a Key Influence in the Decision To Admit Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2018, 34: 1715-1723. PMID: 30484102, PMCID: PMC6712185, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-018-4735-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackVA Medical CenterTIA patientsChart review dataAdmission ratesTIA admissionsTIA careABCD2 scoreIschemic attackChart reviewAdministrative dataSubsequent vascular eventsSecondary prevention strategiesSubset of patientsQuality improvement interventionsHigher admission ratesQuality of careKey ResultsProvidersTimely workupVascular eventsEmergency departmentInpatient settingMedical CenterHigh riskPatients