A5033887301- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
Baystate Medical Center
2011-2022
Baystate Health
2011-2022
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
2018-2022
Thomas Jefferson University
2021
Christiana Care Health System
2021
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
2017
National Institutes of Health
2017
Tufts University
2010-2017
American Urogynecologic Society
2013
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2009-2010
To describe the prevalence of and risk factors for experiencing "phantom vibrations," sensory hallucination sometimes experienced by people carrying pagers or cell phones when device is not vibrating.Cross sectional survey.Academic medical centre.176 staff who responded to questionnaire (76% 232 invited). Measurements Electronic survey consisting 17 questions about demographics, use, phantom vibrations experienced, attempts stop them.Of 169 participants answered question, 115 (68%, 95%...
Abstract Objectives As shared decision making ( SDM ) has received increased attention as a method to improve the patient‐centeredness of emergency department ED care, we sought determine patients’ desired level involvement in medical decisions and their perceptions potential barriers facilitators . Methods We surveyed cross‐sectional sample adult patients at three academic centers across United States. The survey included 32 items regarding patient including modified Control Preference...
Our objective was to evaluate the impact of uterine tamponade with a Bakri balloon on rate postpartum hysterectomy due atony.We performed retrospective cohort study all deliveries >20 weeks gestation from January 2002 March 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Charts were reviewed determine incidence hysterectomy, placement, artery embolization (UAE) and B-Lynch procedure. Patients evidence placenta accreta excluded. The primary outcome change in rates for atony before after introduction...
In Brief Background Currently, there are no standard treatment guidelines for colpocleisis. Clinical practice varies widely this safe and effective procedure. Objective The aim of study was to evaluate the current patterns in United States among surgeons who perform Methods A 27-item anonymous Web-based survey sent all practicing physicians affiliated with American Urogynecologic Society. It consisted questions regarding demographic background their as it relates Results Of 1422 contacted,...
Abstract Objective We sought to assess the frequency, content, and quality of shared decision making ( SDM ) in emergency department ED ), from patients’ perspectives. Methods Utilizing a cross‐sectional, multisite approach, we administered an instrument, consisting two validated assessment tools—the Collabo RATE ‐Q‐9—and one newly developed tool sample patients. Our primary outcome was occurrence clinical encounter, as defined by participants giving “top‐box” scores on measure, ability...
Objectives Traditionally, sacrospinous ligament fixation is performed unilaterally with a posterior dissection for correction of apical vaginal prolapse. There limited information on alternative techniques including bilateral application and use anterior this procedure. The objective study to evaluate the anatomic perioperative outcomes in women who have undergone through an approach. Methods This cohort represents our prospective repository underwent approach between September 2011 June...
This study aims to assess obstetrician-gynecologists' opinions on elective bilateral oophorectomy (BO) at the time of hysterectomy in United States and describe factors that influence their views.In April 2012, an anonymous survey was mailed twice practicing obstetrician-gynecologists, randomly selected from a list produced by American Medical Association, effort regarding BO hysterectomy. The effects gynecologists' various characteristics were also evaluated.Of 1,002 surveys, 443 (44%)...
As evidence emerged supporting noninvasive strategies for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related respiratory distress, we implemented a COVID-19 protocol (NCRP) that encouraged high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and self-proning across our healthcare system. To assess safety, conducted retrospective chart review evaluating mortality other patient safety outcomes after implementation of the NCRP (April 3, 2020, to April 15, 2020) adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, compared...