Alisha R. Pershad

ORCID: 0000-0003-4834-9781
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Research Areas
  • Dental Education, Practice, Research
  • Head and Neck Cancer Studies
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Sinusitis and nasal conditions
  • Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
  • Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
  • Ethics in Clinical Research
  • Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Healthcare Systems and Technology
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Esophageal and GI Pathology
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
  • Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Tumors and Oncological Cases
  • Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
  • Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
  • Health Policy Implementation Science

George Washington University
2023-2025

Children's National
2024

Rhodes College
2022

Abstract Purpose Multidisciplinary care (MDC) meetings improve the quality of cancer by providing a space for interdisciplinary communication. The Pediatric Oncology Facility Integrated Local Evaluation (PrOFILE) tool assesses MDC as part Service Integration module. We aimed to evaluate characteristics at institutions that completed PrOFILE. Methods From 2019 2021, 112 from 23 countries collected data utilizing abbreviated version Within secondary analysis, we descriptively analyzed...

10.1002/cam4.70136 article EN cc-by Cancer Medicine 2024-08-01

Abstract Background De‐escalation strategies for newly‐diagnosed p16‐positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (p16+ OPSCC), aim to reduce treatment‐related morbidity without compromising disease control. One strategy is neoadjuvant cisplatin and docetaxel chemotherapy (NAC + S) before transoral robotic surgery, with pathology‐based risk‐adapted adjuvant treatment. Methods We examined the recurrence‐free survival (RFS) patients who received NAC S. Results Comparing outcomes in 103...

10.1002/cam4.7146 article EN cc-by Cancer Medicine 2024-04-01

Abstract Background While other otolaryngology subspecialties have established female authorship trends, there is no comprehensive study within head and neck surgery (HNS). Methods Five researchers recorded the gender identity of first senior authors from HNS subspecialty papers (head oncology, endocrine surgery, salivary gland pathology, microsurgery) derived 10 journals in oncology years 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022. Results From 3457 articles, 6901 unique author identities were analyzed. Female...

10.1002/hed.27819 article EN Head & Neck 2024-05-16

10.1002/lary.30189 article EN The Laryngoscope 2024-03-15

ABSTRACT Background Hispanic/Latino (H/L) patients are often excluded from studies addressing pain management. Limited data suggests disparities in administration of perioperative opioid analgesia. We hypothesize that H/L less likely to have their assessed and managed appropriately with opioids following routine pediatric tonsillectomy. Aims Our primary outcome was compare the proportion who receive non‐H/L counterparts. Secondarily, we studied had score assessed. Methods A retrospective...

10.1111/pan.15048 article EN Pediatric Anesthesia 2024-12-02

e18711 Background: High-quality data is needed to assess the effectiveness and impact of quality improvement collaboratives (QICs). The first Mexico in Alliance with St. Jude Golden Hour Collaborative (MAS Collaborative) ran from May 2019 November 2020 23 hospitals across improved percentage febrile pediatric hematology-oncology patients (P-HOP) presenting emergency department (ED) who receive dose antibiotics ≤60min 39% 78%. This study aimed evaluate collected during MAS inform changes...

10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e18711 article EN Journal of Clinical Oncology 2022-06-01

e18708 Background: From May 2019 to November 2020, 23 institutions participated in the first Mexico Alliance with St. Jude Golden Hour Quality Improvement Collaborative (MAS Collaborative) and successfully reduced TTA fPHOP from 156.8 minutes 59.4 demonstrated improved clinical outcomes The MAS followed Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Breakthrough Series (BTS) model, which involves using a shared Theory of Change (TOC). This report describes process develop refine TOC, is currently...

10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e18708 article EN Journal of Clinical Oncology 2022-06-01
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