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View article: The STop UNhealthy substance use now (STUN II) trial: protocol for a 48-site cluster randomized 2 × 2 factorial implementation trial to improve evidence-based screening and interventions for substance use disorder within primary care
The STop UNhealthy substance use now (STUN II) trial: protocol for a 48-site cluster randomized 2 × 2 factorial implementation trial to improve evidence-based screening and interventions for substance use disorder within primary care Open
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06524232. July 23, 2024 -registered.
View article: Long COVID Patients’ Perceptions of Social Support in Their Work and Personal Lives: A Qualitative Study
Long COVID Patients’ Perceptions of Social Support in Their Work and Personal Lives: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: The onset and persistence of Long COVID can lead to cognitive and functional impairment, contributing to illness-induced employment and work disparities. Understanding how social support influences these issues can inform care …
View article: Development of the SMART Toolkit: An online collection of management resources for health care-associated infection prevention
Development of the SMART Toolkit: An online collection of management resources for health care-associated infection prevention Open
We previously reported results of an in-depth study of management practices to prevent health care-associated infections. Here we describe the development of an online toolkit containing resources that can be used to implement 6 of these k…
View article: Patient-informed outpatient intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes through connections to social services: protocol for the BETTER randomised controlled trial
Patient-informed outpatient intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes through connections to social services: protocol for the BETTER randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction A substantial portion of the 3.6 million births per year in the USA (approximately 25%–30%) occur in the context of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), including preterm birth (PTB), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) an…
View article: Emergency Medical Services Clinicians and COVID-19 Booster Behavior—A Cross-Sectional National Evaluation
Emergency Medical Services Clinicians and COVID-19 Booster Behavior—A Cross-Sectional National Evaluation Open
Background/Objectives: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians in the US have high COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy rates and often do not receive primary vaccinations or subsequent boosters. The extent of booster attrition following initial…
View article: Physicians’ experiences screening for and addressing patients’ social needs in prenatal healthcare
Physicians’ experiences screening for and addressing patients’ social needs in prenatal healthcare Open
Introduction Addressing social needs that arise from adverse social determinants of health during the prenatal period is a growing priority to help mitigate disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. The goal of this study was to …
View article: How Ohio public library systems respond to opioid-related substance use: a descriptive analysis of survey results
How Ohio public library systems respond to opioid-related substance use: a descriptive analysis of survey results Open
Background Public libraries in the United States have experienced increases in opioid-related substance use in their communities and on their premises. This includes fatal and non-fatal overdose events. Some libraries have adopted response…
View article: Patient and Provider Perspectives About the Use of Patient-Generated Health Data During Pregnancy: Qualitative Exploratory Study
Patient and Provider Perspectives About the Use of Patient-Generated Health Data During Pregnancy: Qualitative Exploratory Study Open
Background There is increasing interest in using patient-generated health data (PGHD) to improve patient-centered care during pregnancy. However, little research has examined the perspectives of patients and providers as they report, colle…
View article: When Infections Are Found: A Qualitative Study Characterizing Best Management Practices for Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Performance Monitoring and Feedback
When Infections Are Found: A Qualitative Study Characterizing Best Management Practices for Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Performance Monitoring and Feedback Open
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant patient safety problem that can lead to illness and death, despite the implementation of clinical bundles to prevent HAIs. Management practices can support HAI prevention, but th…
View article: Differences by Race in Outcomes of an In-Person Training Intervention on Use of an Inpatient Portal
Differences by Race in Outcomes of an In-Person Training Intervention on Use of an Inpatient Portal Open
Importance Differences in patient use of health information technologies by race can adversely impact equitable access to health care services. While this digital divide is well documented, there is limited evidence of how health care syst…
View article: COVID-19 vaccination perspectives among patients with Long COVID: A qualitative study
COVID-19 vaccination perspectives among patients with Long COVID: A qualitative study Open
To improve our understanding of perspectives about COVID-19 vaccines among individuals with Long COVID.
View article: A Journey Through Grief: Experiences of Loss Among Patients With Long COVID
A Journey Through Grief: Experiences of Loss Among Patients With Long COVID Open
Long COVID is a growing health concern with data continuing to emerge about the psychosocial consequences of this new chronic condition. We aimed to improve understanding of the experiences of patients with Long COVID, focusing on emotiona…
View article: Comparing super-utilizers and lower-utilizers among commercial- and Medicare-insured adults with sickle cell disease
Comparing super-utilizers and lower-utilizers among commercial- and Medicare-insured adults with sickle cell disease Open
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare but costly condition in the United States. Super-utilizers have been defined as a subset of the population with high health care encounters or expenditures. Although super-utilizers have been described i…
View article: Identifying beliefs driving COVID-19 vaccination: Lessons for effective messaging
Identifying beliefs driving COVID-19 vaccination: Lessons for effective messaging Open
To identify messaging strategies to encourage vaccine uptake by measuring the drivers of COVID-19 vaccination among the general public.
View article: Patient and Provider Perspectives About the Use of Patient-Generated Health Data During Pregnancy: Qualitative Exploratory Study (Preprint)
Patient and Provider Perspectives About the Use of Patient-Generated Health Data During Pregnancy: Qualitative Exploratory Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND There is increasing interest in using patient-generated health data (PGHD) to improve patient-centered care during pregnancy. However, little research has examined the perspectives of patients and providers as they report, coll…
View article: Perspectives of patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic
Perspectives of patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in a lapse in routine health care and cancer screenings for many individuals. This study sought to improve our understanding of the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on women being treated for breast…
View article: Understanding Concerns about COVID-19 and Vaccination: Perspectives from Kidney Transplant Recipients
Understanding Concerns about COVID-19 and Vaccination: Perspectives from Kidney Transplant Recipients Open
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant risk for immunosuppressed groups such as transplant patients. The purpose of this study was to improve our understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on kidney transplant recipients, incl…
View article: Effect of In-Person vs Video Training and Access to All Functions vs a Limited Subset of Functions on Portal Use Among Inpatients
Effect of In-Person vs Video Training and Access to All Functions vs a Limited Subset of Functions on Portal Use Among Inpatients Open
Importance Inpatient portals provide patients with clinical data and information about their care and have the potential to influence patient engagement and experience. Although significant resources have been devoted to implementing these…
View article: Perspectives of Volunteer Firefighters during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stumbling Blocks and Silver Linings
Perspectives of Volunteer Firefighters during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stumbling Blocks and Silver Linings Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the lives of almost every individual in every nation, with numbers of infections continuing to grow. Across these nations, first responders are essential in their roles addressing emergencies, …
View article: A Qualitative Examination of Interprofessional Teamwork for Infection Prevention: Development of a Model and Solutions
A Qualitative Examination of Interprofessional Teamwork for Infection Prevention: Development of a Model and Solutions Open
Health care–associated infections (HAIs), such as central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), are associated with patient mortality and high costs to the health care s…
View article: Examining the Relationship between Health Literacy, Health Numeracy, and Patient Portal Use
Examining the Relationship between Health Literacy, Health Numeracy, and Patient Portal Use Open
Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between health literacy and numeracy (HLN) and patient portal use, measured in inpatient and outpatient settings. Methods Using data collected as part of a pragmati…
View article: Pandemic Experience of First Responders: Fear, Frustration, and Stress
Pandemic Experience of First Responders: Fear, Frustration, and Stress Open
Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics are on the front lines of crises and emergencies, placing them at high risk of COVID-19 infection. A deeper understanding of the challenges facing first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic …