A5060919540- Global Health and Surgery
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Coffee research and impacts
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Travel-related health issues
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Child Abuse and Trauma
Dartmouth College
2024-2025
Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
2025
Tufts Medical Center
2024
Boston University
2020-2024
Dartmouth Hospital
2024
University of Pittsburgh
2022-2023
Boston Medical Center
2021
Identifying individuals with high levels of pain catastrophizing (PC) may inform early psychological interventions to prevent the transition from acute chronic post-injury pain. We examined whether pre-and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) predict PC among emergency department (ED) patients following motor vehicle crash (MVC).
BACKGROUND Violence-related reinjury impacts both patients and health care systems. Mental illness (MI) is prevalent among violently injured individuals. The relationship between preexisting MI violent women has not been fully characterized. Our objective was to determine if risk of hospital reencounter—violent all-cause—was associated with at time index injury female victims violence. METHODS All females (15–100 + years) presenting a level I trauma center (2002–2019) surviving discharge...
Introduction:During large-venue events, EMTs must manage a multitude of patients using limited resources.Loud music, darkness, and dense crowds make it difficult to locate treat guests effectively.Boston University Emergency Medical Services (BUEMS), student-staffed BLS service, provides coverage for Agganis Arena, which hosts large-scale events thousands.Agganis hosted 44% more concerts shows in 2019 than 2018 saw surge EMS calls, leaving new unprepared.Since any BUEMS EMT was eligible work...
A mass gathering medicine training program was established for a 7,200-seat arena. The objectives of this study were to describe the schema and determine its impact in preparing novice emergency medical technicians (EMTs) manage difficulties large-venue services (EMS).Optional, anonymous surveys administered EMTs. Novice EMTs assessed pre-/post-program implementation, both experienced completed self-reported Likert scales. Data analyzed with nonparametric methods.A total 43/56 responses...