2021
Clusters of Injuries From Motorcycle Collisions: Exploratory Factor Analysis of a Single Institution Trauma Registry
Rankin KA, Lukasiewicz AM, Ou M, Zaki T, Molho D, Salinas Y, Goel A, Leslie MP, Wiznia DH, Lukasiewicz A, Zaki T, Molho D, Wiznia D. Clusters of Injuries From Motorcycle Collisions: Exploratory Factor Analysis of a Single Institution Trauma Registry. Cureus 2021, 13: e18713. PMID: 34790468, PMCID: PMC8584277, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity injuriesExtremity injuriesMotorcycle collisionSingle institution's trauma registryLevel 1 trauma centerInstitution's trauma registryCervical spine injuryUpper extremity injuriesClusters of injuriesMotorcycle trauma patientsExploratory factor analysisSets of injuriesAcute managementTrauma patientsMotorcycle traumaRetrospective reviewTrauma centerTrauma registrySpine injuriesSystem activationSecondary surveyPatientsInjuryThorax injuriesTraumaHigh-risk motor vehicle drivers engage in more risk behaviors than motorcyclists
Rankin KA, Zaki T, Ou D, Kim CY, Averbukh L, Maisano JR, Leslie MP, Wiznia DH. High-risk motor vehicle drivers engage in more risk behaviors than motorcyclists. SICOT-J 2021, 7: 29. PMID: 33929313, PMCID: PMC8086423, DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2021027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMotor vehicle collisionsMore risk behaviorsMotorcycle collisionRisk behaviorsChi-squared testMotor vehicle driversMVC patientsLevel 1 trauma centerMultiple risk behaviorsMultivariable linear regressionPearson's chi-squared testInfluence of drugsTrauma patientsTrauma centerPatientsSubstance useVehicle collisionsT-testContinuous variablesSafety interventionsProtective behaviorsText messagingRiskMotorcyclistsLinear regression
2017
Influence of Medical Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act on Access to Pain Management of the Trauma Patient
Wiznia DH, Zaki T, Maisano J, Kim CY, Halaszynski TM, Leslie MP. Influence of Medical Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act on Access to Pain Management of the Trauma Patient. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2017, 42: 39-44. PMID: 27776094, PMCID: PMC5173388, DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain specialistsAffordable Care ActPain medicationPain managementTrauma patientsMedicaid patientsCare ActBoard-certified pain specialistsMedicaid eligibilityPostoperative trauma patientsNew patient visitsVulnerable patient populationLow-income adultsCash-paying patientsAnkle fracturesPain physiciansOffice visitsPatient populationSpecialty carePatient visitsNew patientsHigh incidenceType of insurancePatient influencePatients
2016
The effect of insurance type on trauma patient access to psychiatric care under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Maisano J, Kim CY, Zaki T, Lee HB, Leslie MP. The effect of insurance type on trauma patient access to psychiatric care under the Affordable Care Act. General Hospital Psychiatry 2016, 45: 19-24. PMID: 28274334, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2016.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew patient consultationsMedicaid patientsAffordable Care ActInsurance typePsychiatric carePatient consultationsPatient accessMedicaid eligibilityAcceptance of MedicaidCare ActNew patientsPatientsPractice characteristicsPrivate insuranceMore barriersPsychiatristsAppointmentsMedicaidCareEligibilityMedicareOverall numberCar accidentsPTSDConsultationThe Effect of Insurance Type on Fragility Fracture Patient Access to Endocrinology Under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Ndon S, Kim CY, Zaki T, Leslie MP. The Effect of Insurance Type on Fragility Fracture Patient Access to Endocrinology Under the Affordable Care Act. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation 2016, 8: 23-29. PMID: 28255507, PMCID: PMC5315247, DOI: 10.1177/2151458516681635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedicaid patientsInsurance typeAffordable Care ActOrthopaedic surgeonsPatient accessCare ActAppointment success rateBoard-certified endocrinologistsPostoperative periodHip fractureParathyroid hormoneEndocrinology specialistsPatient visitsPatientsAbnormal levelsEndocrinologistsMedicaid reimbursementMedicaidSuccess rateSignificant differencesComplex barriersMore barriersAppointmentsMothersSurgery