2019
Cost-effectiveness of a video game versus live simulation for disaster training
Whitfill T, Auerbach M, Diaz MCG, Walsh B, Scherzer DJ, Gross IT, Cicero MX. Cost-effectiveness of a video game versus live simulation for disaster training. BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning 2019, 6: 268-273. PMID: 35517390, PMCID: PMC8936530, DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2019-000497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDisaster triage trainingVideo gamesLive simulationVideo game dataNet benefit valuesNet benefit regression modelsGame dataFeedback dataService providersTriage trainingSimulation scenariosCost-effectiveness acceptability curvesGameTriage accuracyGame-based trainingMedical service providersBenefit valueVideo game-based trainingAccuracyWTP valuesProvidersTrainingSimulationsFeedbackCost
2016
Development of a Child Abuse Checklist to Evaluate Prehospital Provider Performance
Alphonso A, Auerbach M, Bechtel K, Bilodeau K, Gawel M, Koziel J, Whitfill T, Tiyyagura GK. Development of a Child Abuse Checklist to Evaluate Prehospital Provider Performance. Prehospital Emergency Care 2016, 21: 222-232. PMID: 27700209, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2016.1229824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInter-rater reliabilityClinical experiencePrehospital providersLight's kappaEmergency medical services (EMS) providersCronbach's alphaAuthors' clinical experienceOverall Cronbach's alphaOverall inter-rater reliabilityInternal consistencyChild abuseSubstantial inter-rater reliabilityDelphi review processStrong content validityMedical service providersSemi-structured qualitative interviewsFinal checklistSelf-reported confidenceProvider experienceParticipant characteristicsItem completionLevel of trainingDelphi reviewContent validityProvider performanceComparing 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 ResearchConceptsTriage strategiesBlack patientsTriage levelRed patientsProspective cohort studyBetter patient outcomesEmergency medical services (EMS) providersCross-sectional analysisCohort studyPatient outcomesTriage outcomesMedical service providersPatientsTriageSignificant differencesTriage accuracyTriage resultsOutcomesPDT strategyParticipants