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View article: Implementing the MIRROR-TCM Randomised Control Trial During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation.
Implementing the MIRROR-TCM Randomised Control Trial During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation. Open
To evaluate the implementation of the Transitional Care Model (TCM), an evidence-based, advanced practice registered nurse-led multi-component intervention, as part of a randomised controlled trial during the first year of the COVID-19 pan…
View article: Social Vulnerability Predictors of Acute Care: Leveraging Health Information Exchange Data to Understand Social Determinants at the Census Tract Level in a Correlational Study
Social Vulnerability Predictors of Acute Care: Leveraging Health Information Exchange Data to Understand Social Determinants at the Census Tract Level in a Correlational Study Open
Background and Aims While geographic social vulnerability is a known predictor of acute care utilization, it is not known which specific vulnerabilities are the best predictors. This is particularly important in rural areas where there are…
View article: Perceived reward certainty in the assessment of delay discounting
Perceived reward certainty in the assessment of delay discounting Open
Reward delays are often associated with reduced probability of reward, although standard assessments of delay discounting do not specify degree of reward certainty. Thus, the extent to which estimates of delay discounting are influenced by…
View article: Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome Improves Agitation and Sleep in Persons with Dementia: A Randomized Trial
Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome Improves Agitation and Sleep in Persons with Dementia: A Randomized Trial Open
Our findings suggest a novel approach for nighttime agitation in persons with dementia: assessing for RLS and initiating interventions. Larger and longer trials are needed.
View article: 578 A guide to successful management of data science collaborative partnerships in academic health centers
578 A guide to successful management of data science collaborative partnerships in academic health centers Open
Objectives/Goals: To design a flexible, comprehensive framework for Data Science Units to cultivate sustainable, long-term relationships with Clinical and Translational Science Research Units. Best practices for managing Data Science colla…
View article: Implementing the <scp>MIRROR</scp> ‐ <scp>TCM</scp> Randomised Control Trial During the <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 Pandemic: A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation
Implementing the <span>MIRROR</span> ‐ <span>TCM</span> Randomised Control Trial During the <span>COVID</span> ‐19 Pandemic: A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation Open
Aim To evaluate the implementation of the Transitional Care Model (TCM), an evidence‐based, advanced practice registered nurse‐led multi‐component intervention, as part of a randomised controlled trial during the first year of the COVID‐19…
View article: CUBE: A Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience to Bring Diversity and Awareness to the Field of Collaborative Biostatistics
CUBE: A Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience to Bring Diversity and Awareness to the Field of Collaborative Biostatistics Open
Background: The field of collaborative biostatistics plays a critical role in translating scientific discoveries into practical applications by providing sound statistical analysis, ensuring data integrity, and facilitating interdisciplina…
View article: PTCOG international survey of practice patterns and trends in utilization of proton therapy for breast cancer
PTCOG international survey of practice patterns and trends in utilization of proton therapy for breast cancer Open
Utilization, patient selection methods, and dose-fractionation approaches for breast cancer PBT vary worldwide. These survey data serve as a benchmark from which successor surveys can provide insight on practice pattern evolution.
View article: The current landscape of academic statistical and data science collaboration units with examples
The current landscape of academic statistical and data science collaboration units with examples Open
The delivery of academic statistical collaboration resources can vary among types of institutions and across time. In particular, this variation might occur in the management of infrastructure and the business model, the staffing model and…
View article: Validity and reliability of a new whole room indirect calorimeter to assess metabolic response to small calorie loads
Validity and reliability of a new whole room indirect calorimeter to assess metabolic response to small calorie loads Open
We overview of our whole room indirect calorimeter (WRIC), demonstrate validity and reliability of our WRIC, and explore a novel application of Bayesian hierarchical modeling to assess responses to small carbohydrate loads. To assess WRIC …
View article: Community Culture Survey – Revised: Measuring neighborhood culture and exploring geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural determinants of health in samples across the United States and in Thailand
Community Culture Survey – Revised: Measuring neighborhood culture and exploring geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural determinants of health in samples across the United States and in Thailand Open
Neighborhood culture is measurable, multi-dimensional, distinct from race/ethnicity, and related to health even after controlling for age and socioeconomic factors. The CCS-R is useful for advancing research and practice addressing the com…
View article: A guide to successful management of collaborative partnerships in quantitative research: An illustration of the science of team science
A guide to successful management of collaborative partnerships in quantitative research: An illustration of the science of team science Open
Data‐intensive research continues to expand with the goal of improving healthcare delivery, clinical decision‐making, and patient outcomes. Quantitative scientists, such as biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and informaticists, are tasked …
View article: 102 CUBE: A Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience to Bring Diversity and Awareness to the Field of Collaborative Biostatistics
102 CUBE: A Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience to Bring Diversity and Awareness to the Field of Collaborative Biostatistics Open
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Despite a steady rise of graduate degrees in biostatistics earned in the US, the percent from minorities remains low. This poster will describe the Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience (CUBE), an 8-week pr…
View article: Prospective evaluation of patient-reported outcomes of invisible ink tattoos for the delivery of external beam radiation therapy: the PREFER trial
Prospective evaluation of patient-reported outcomes of invisible ink tattoos for the delivery of external beam radiation therapy: the PREFER trial Open
Introduction Invisible ink tattoos (IITs) avoid cosmetic permanence of visible ink tattoos (VITs) while serving as more reliable landmarks for radiation setup than tattooless setups. This trial evaluated patient-reported preference and fea…
View article: Antibiotic exposure is associated with decreased risk of psychiatric disorders
Antibiotic exposure is associated with decreased risk of psychiatric disorders Open
Objective: This study sought to investigate the relationship between antibiotic exposure and subsequent risk of psychiatric disorders. Methods: This retrospective cohort study used a national database of 69 million patients from 54 large h…
View article: Health equity engineering: Optimizing hope for a new generation of healthcare
Health equity engineering: Optimizing hope for a new generation of healthcare Open
Medical researchers are increasingly prioritizing the inclusion of underserved communities in clinical studies. However, mere inclusion is not enough. People from underserved communities frequently experience chronic stress that may lead t…
View article: Maternal parenting stress changes over the first year of life in infants with complex cardiac defects and in healthy infants
Maternal parenting stress changes over the first year of life in infants with complex cardiac defects and in healthy infants Open
Parenting a child with a health condition is a complex process and can be quite stressful. Parenting stress is the psychological distress experienced by parents while trying to meet the parenting role demands. Most parents normally experie…
View article: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENTING THE TRANSITIONAL CARE MODEL: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE MIRROR-TCM TRIAL
CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENTING THE TRANSITIONAL CARE MODEL: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE MIRROR-TCM TRIAL Open
The Transitional Care Model (TCM) is an advanced practice registered nurse-led, team-based, care management strategy which has repeatedly been shown to improve outcomes for older adults transitioning from hospital to home. The MIRROR-TCM r…
View article: Hippocampal Enlargement and White Matter Hyperintensities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Hippocampal Enlargement and White Matter Hyperintensities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Open
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which results from recurrent collapses of the upper airway system, affects around 27% of the geriatric population with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and causes intermittent hypoxia and sleep frag…
View article: National assessment of obstetrics and gynecology and family medicine residents’ experiences with CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care
National assessment of obstetrics and gynecology and family medicine residents’ experiences with CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care Open
View article: Validity and reliability of a new whole room indirect calorimeter to assess metabolic response to small-calorie loads
Validity and reliability of a new whole room indirect calorimeter to assess metabolic response to small-calorie loads Open
Objective To provide an overview of our whole room indirect calorimeter (WRIC), demonstrate validity and reliability of our WRIC, and explore a novel application of Bayesian hierarchical modeling to assess responses to small carbohydrate l…
View article: Extracellular Perinexal Separation Is a Principal Determinant of Cardiac Conduction
Extracellular Perinexal Separation Is a Principal Determinant of Cardiac Conduction Open
BACKGROUND: Cardiac conduction is understood to occur through gap junctions. Recent evidence supports ephaptic coupling as another mechanism of electrical communication in the heart. Conduction via gap junctions predicts a direct relations…
View article: Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Conference: The Impact of the Expert Pathologist on Patient Care
Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Conference: The Impact of the Expert Pathologist on Patient Care Open
Background Multidisciplinary teams (MDT) aid the diagnosis and management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve patient outcomes. The direct impact of a gastrointestinal expert pathologist on MDT care of IBD patient…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Proton Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Brachial Plexus Sparing in the Comprehensive Reirradiation of High-Risk Recurrent Breast Cancer
Comparative Evaluation of Proton Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Brachial Plexus Sparing in the Comprehensive Reirradiation of High-Risk Recurrent Breast Cancer Open
View article: EXTRACELLULAR PERINEXAL SEPARATION IS A PRINCIPAL DETERMINANT OF CARDIAC CONDUCTION
EXTRACELLULAR PERINEXAL SEPARATION IS A PRINCIPAL DETERMINANT OF CARDIAC CONDUCTION Open
Rationale Cardiac conduction is understood to occur through gap junctions. Recent evidence supports ephaptic coupling as another mechanism of electrical communication in heart. Conduction via gap junctions predicts a direct relationship be…
View article: Understanding the mediated relationship between moral distress, depression, and suicide risk in undergraduate nursing students
Understanding the mediated relationship between moral distress, depression, and suicide risk in undergraduate nursing students Open
View article: Predictors of Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Older Adults With Apnea and Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Predictors of Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Older Adults With Apnea and Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment Open
Background Almost 60% of adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may delay cognitive decline, but CPAP adherence is often suboptima…
View article: Predictors of Mortality and Revision Following Digital Amputation for Infection and Necrosis
Predictors of Mortality and Revision Following Digital Amputation for Infection and Necrosis Open
View article: Deepening Our Understanding of COVID-19 Vaccine Decision-Making amongst Healthcare Workers in Southwest Virginia, USA Using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Deepening Our Understanding of COVID-19 Vaccine Decision-Making amongst Healthcare Workers in Southwest Virginia, USA Using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Open
Vaccine hesitancy amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) has been a major challenge throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While many studies have identified HCW characteristics and specific attitudes associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, rese…
View article: The study protocol to evaluate implementation of the transitional care model in four U.S. healthcare systems during the Covid-19 pandemic
The study protocol to evaluate implementation of the transitional care model in four U.S. healthcare systems during the Covid-19 pandemic Open