2025
Evaluation and adaptation of a two-way text messaging intervention in the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling program: A qualitative analysis
Martinez-Brockman J, Granner J, Buchanan B, Acosta L, Lonczak M, Goeschel L, Xu X, Curry L, Nunez-Smith M, Pérez-Escamilla R. Evaluation and adaptation of a two-way text messaging intervention in the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling program: A qualitative analysis. PLOS ONE 2025, 20: e0313779. PMID: 39787090, PMCID: PMC11717301, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgram impact pathwayCritical Quality Control PointsLow-income womenPeer counseling programPeer counselorsSpecial Supplemental Nutrition ProgramSupplemental Nutrition ProgramContinuity of careCounseling programQuality control pointsLactation AdviceDischarge supportIn-depth interviewsWIC mothersWIC programNutrition ProgramFeasibility trialWICCounseling supportLactation consultantsPeer counselingInfant healthQualitative studyCausal pathwaysBuy-in
2024
Barriers to Optimal Clinician Guideline Adherence in Management of Markedly Elevated Blood Pressure
Lu Y, Arowojolu O, Qiu X, Liu Y, Curry L, Krumholz H. Barriers to Optimal Clinician Guideline Adherence in Management of Markedly Elevated Blood Pressure. JAMA Network Open 2024, 7: e2426135. PMID: 39106065, PMCID: PMC11304113, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.26135.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBarriers to guideline adherenceElectronic health recordsGuideline adherenceClinician adherenceEHR dataElevated blood pressureHypertension managementAnalysis of EHR dataYale New Haven Health SystemSevere hypertensionClinical practice guidelinesAdherence scenariosQualitative content analysisPublic health challengeThematic saturationHealth recordsHealth systemBlood pressureThematic analysisTargeted interventionsManagement of severe hypertensionQualitative studyHealth challengesPractice guidelinesPatient outcomes
2023
‘Caregivers' awareness matters’: Call for a child‐centred approach to early detection of autism spectrum disorder through well‐child visits in Japan
Horiuchi S, Nomura O, Curry L, Kushima M, Arnold L, Yamagata Z. ‘Caregivers' awareness matters’: Call for a child‐centred approach to early detection of autism spectrum disorder through well‐child visits in Japan. Child Care Health And Development 2023, 49: 985-994. PMID: 36807909, DOI: 10.1111/cch.13107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWell-child visitsHealthcare providersChild-centred care approachScreening measuresPublic health nursesCaregivers of childrenUniversal healthcare systemSemi-structured in-depth interviewsApproaches to early detectionEarly detectionCaregivers' senseHealth nursesIn-depth interviewsCare approachCaregiver expectationsDisability screeningCaregivers' awarenessRates of developmental disordersHealthcare systemIdentification of childrenCaregiversQualitative studyEffective early detectionTarget municipalitiesSense of concern
2022
The role of leadership in times of systems disruption: a qualitative study of health and social care integration
Curry L, Ayedun A, Cherlin E, Taylor B, Castle-Clarke S, Linnander E. The role of leadership in times of systems disruption: a qualitative study of health and social care integration. BMJ Open 2022, 12: e054847. PMID: 35568492, PMCID: PMC9108434, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054847.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRole of leadershipSocial careDescriptive case study approachRelevant archival documentsSocial care integrationCase study approachKey informant interviewsProject conceptualisationOrganisational practicesDeviant caseKey informantsInformant interviewsService deliveryStudy approachArchival documentsQualitative studyRecurrent themesDiverse organizationsLeadershipSystem changesDiverse team membersCase studyStrategic integrationTheoretical saturationCare integration
2021
Creativity in problem solving to improve complex health outcomes: Insights from hospitals seeking to improve cardiovascular care
Brewster AL, Lee YSH, Linnander EL, Curry LA. Creativity in problem solving to improve complex health outcomes: Insights from hospitals seeking to improve cardiovascular care. Learning Health Systems 2021, 6: e10283. PMID: 35434357, PMCID: PMC9006532, DOI: 10.1002/lrh2.10283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEcological viewIndividual care providersReal-world contextsInstances of creativityRole of creativityProblem solvingNon-obvious problemsTeam membersHospital team membersDisruptive informationCreativityProminent behaviorComplex health outcomesHealth care teamQualitative studyEmpirical evidenceHealth outcomesWork processesEmpathyDiverse informationExample of creativityFeelingsTeam
2020
Help-seeking for mental health services in Asian American college students: an exploratory qualitative study
Dong H, Dai J, Lipson S, Curry L. Help-seeking for mental health services in Asian American college students: an exploratory qualitative study. Journal Of American College Health 2020, 70: 2303-2310. PMID: 33289588, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1851234.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health help-seekingHealth help-seekingHelp-seekingMental health servicesCulturally-sensitive wayMental health issuesMethods: ParticipantsExploratory qualitative studyHelp-seeking ratesHealth servicesMental healthSocial supportDeductive codingThematic analysisInterview transcriptsQualitative studyHealth issuesPotential interventionsCollege environmentCultural factorsParticipantsAsian American undergraduatesHomeParticipants:Asian American college students
2019
Qualitative Methodology in Cardiovascular Outcomes Research
McIlvennan C, Morris M, Guetterman T, Matlock D, Curry L. Qualitative Methodology in Cardiovascular Outcomes Research. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2019, 12: e005828. PMID: 31510771, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.119.005828.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Patterns of Collaboration among Health Care and Social Services Providers in Communities with Lower Health Care Utilization and Costs
Brewster AL, Brault MA, Tan AX, Curry LA, Bradley EH. Patterns of Collaboration among Health Care and Social Services Providers in Communities with Lower Health Care Utilization and Costs. Health Services Research 2017, 53: 2892-2909. PMID: 28925041, PMCID: PMC6056597, DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.12775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial service providersHospital service areasLower health care utilizationPatterns of collaborationHealth care utilizationLocal government bodiesSocial service agenciesCare utilizationAmbulatory care-sensitive hospitalizationsService providersRisk-standardized readmission ratesOlder adultsSocial servicesCollective actionDepth interviewsService agenciesGovernment bodiesHealth care providersQualitative studyReadmission ratesCare providersCollaborative approachMedicare beneficiariesCommunityUnited States
2016
What Works in Readmissions Reduction
Brewster AL, Cherlin EJ, Ndumele CD, Collins D, Burgess JF, Charns MP, Bradley EH, Curry LA. What Works in Readmissions Reduction. Medical Care 2016, 54: 600-607. PMID: 27050446, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReadmission ratesReadmission reductionClinical practiceClinical practice changesQuality improvement initiativesSpecific clinical practicesQuality improvement expertiseReadmission reduction effortsAvoidable readmissionsWorse outcomesReadmissionHospital staffHospitalHospital departmentsPractice changeImprovement initiativesQualitative studyFocused effortsPatientsTrialsCare
2011
Professional Challenges of Non-U.S.-Born International Medical Graduates and Recommendations for Support During Residency Training
Chen PG, Curry LA, Bernheim SM, Berg D, Gozu A, Nunez-Smith M. Professional Challenges of Non-U.S.-Born International Medical Graduates and Recommendations for Support During Residency Training. Academic Medicine 2011, 86: 1383-1388. PMID: 21952056, PMCID: PMC3257160, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0b013e31823035e1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternational medical graduatesStandardized interview guideDepth interviewsQualitative interviewsProfessional identityQualitative studyPurposeful sampleProfessional challengesInterviewsInterview guideNon-U.S.United StatesLittle researchMedical graduatesParticular challengesKey elementsThemesHighlight challengesLong historySpecific needsVulnerable transitionNew YorkDiverse groupChallengesImmigrantsInternational medical graduates in the USA: a qualitative study on perceptions of physician migration
Chen PG, Nunez-Smith M, Berg D, Gozu A, Rulisa S, Curry LA. International medical graduates in the USA: a qualitative study on perceptions of physician migration. BMJ Open 2011, 1: e000138. PMID: 22021871, PMCID: PMC3191587, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000138.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysician migrationExperiences of IMGsInternational medical graduatesQualitative studyAct of migrationHealth workforceEffects of policiesGlobal health workforceLives of individualsHome countryWorkforce policyHigh-income nationsLong-term needsInherent conflictOngoing processNationsPurposeful sampleEmpirical literatureInterview guidePragmatic decisionsPolicyOngoing discussionMedical graduatesPerspectiveIndividual circumstances
2009
Promoting Child Development and Behavioral Health: Family Child Care Providers' Perspectives
Rosenthal MS, Crowley AA, Curry L. Promoting Child Development and Behavioral Health: Family Child Care Providers' Perspectives. Journal Of Pediatric Health Care 2009, 23: 289-297. PMID: 19720263, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2008.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFamily child care providersChild care providersSelf-perceived roleChild careCare providers' perspectivesChild developmentCare providersHigh-quality child careNonparental child careQualitative data analysisProvider perspectivesConstant comparative methodDepth interviewsBehavioral healthProvider-based interventionsYoung children's developmentCare providers' abilityQualitative studySuch interventionsLife experiencesOwn skill developmentDisadvantaged childrenComparative methodCommon themesSkill development
2008
Family Child Care Providers' Experience in Health Promotion
Rosenthal MS, Crowley AA, Curry L. Family Child Care Providers' Experience in Health Promotion. Family & Community Health 2008, 31: 326-334. PMID: 18794639, DOI: 10.1097/01.fch.0000336095.23819.f6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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