2024
Supporting diversity in clinical trials: the equitable breakthroughs in medicine site maturity model
Harris T, Nunez-Smith M, Suttiratana S, Fretz S, Leonard S, Linnander E, Curry L. Supporting diversity in clinical trials: the equitable breakthroughs in medicine site maturity model. Trials 2024, 25: 764. PMID: 39543751, PMCID: PMC11566401, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08594-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial determinants of healthQuantitative self-report dataDeterminants of healthCommunity engagementHealth care providersRepresentation of diverse populationsSelf-reported dataSocial determinantsCare providersContent validityPotential participantsClinical trial capabilitiesClinical trial diversityDiverse populationsInclusion of diverse participantsClinical trialsAssessment of capabilitiesTrial infrastructureDiverse participantsU.S. sitesClinical researchAbstract BackgroundParticipantsDiversity effortsStructural assessment
2022
Mitigating structural racism to reduce inequities in sepsis outcomes: a mixed methods, longitudinal intervention study
Linnander EL, Ayedun A, Boatright D, Ackerman-Barger K, Morgenthaler TI, Ray N, Roy B, Simpson S, Curry LA. Mitigating structural racism to reduce inequities in sepsis outcomes: a mixed methods, longitudinal intervention study. BMC Health Services Research 2022, 22: 975. PMID: 35907839, PMCID: PMC9338573, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08331-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSepsis careSepsis outcomeHealth systemCause of mortalityUS healthcare costsComplex health outcomesAfrican American/BlackNon-Hispanic white populationU.S. health systemLongitudinal intervention studySepsis complicationsStandard careClinical outcomesAmerican/BlackClinical managementMethodsOur aimHealthcare costsHealth outcomesIntervention studiesEarly identificationProspective interventionCareWhite populationDiscussionThis studyInterventionMeasuring Organizational Culture in Ethiopia’s Primary Care System: Validation of a Practical Survey Tool for Managers
Liu L, Curry LA, Nadew K, Desai MM, Linnander E. Measuring Organizational Culture in Ethiopia’s Primary Care System: Validation of a Practical Survey Tool for Managers. International Journal Of Health Policy And Management 2022, 11: 3071-3078. PMID: 35942973, PMCID: PMC10105185, DOI: 10.34172/ijhpm.2022.6646.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 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 creativityFeelingsTeamStrengthening the Mentorship and Leadership Capacity of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Researchers in South Africa.
Desai MM, Göç N, Chirwa T, Manderson L, Charalambous S, Curry LA, Linnander E. Strengthening the Mentorship and Leadership Capacity of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Researchers in South Africa. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2021, 105: 1317-1325. PMID: 34398822, PMCID: PMC8592193, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.21-0072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Evolution of Trust Within a Global Health Partnership With the Private Sector: An Inductive Framework
Christie S, Chahine T, Curry LA, Cherlin E, Linnander EL. The Evolution of Trust Within a Global Health Partnership With the Private Sector: An Inductive Framework. International Journal Of Health Policy And Management 2021, 0: 1140-1147. PMID: 33904694, PMCID: PMC9808177, DOI: 10.34172/ijhpm.2021.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPublic-private partnershipGlobal health partnershipsSustainable Development GoalsHealth partnershipsPrivate sectorQualitative dataSustainable developmentInductive frameworkPrivate sector partnersPublic health scholarsPublic sector entitiesStandard discussion guideAudio-recorded interviewsGlobal healthGlobal partnershipHealth scholarsDevelopment GoalsQualitative interviewersCoca-Cola CompanyStakeholder experiencesTangible outputsHealth systemKey stakeholdersBuilding trustPartnershipProject Last Mile and the development of the Girl Champ brand in eSwatini: engaging the private sector to promote uptake of health services among adolescent girls and young women
Brault MA, Christie S, Aquino S, Rendin A, Manchia A, Curry LA, Linnander EL. Project Last Mile and the development of the Girl Champ brand in eSwatini: engaging the private sector to promote uptake of health services among adolescent girls and young women. SAHARA-J Journal Of Social Aspects Of HIV/AIDS 2021, 18: 52-63. PMID: 33685358, PMCID: PMC7946024, DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2021.1894224.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStrategic marketing approachMarketing approachStrategic marketing processCoca-Cola systemMarket research findingsLast mileQualitative market researchStrategic marketingMarketing processMultinational corporationsMarket researchEmpirical evidencePrivate sectorDemand creationSRH servicesCommunication strategiesEswatini MinistryDepth interviewsResearch findingsBrandsLow demandYoung womenLocal ownershipMale counterpartsAdolescent girls
2018
A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Multi-Country, Cross-Sectoral Knowledge Transfer Partnership to Improve Health Systems Across Africa
Linnander E, LaMonaca K, Brault M, Vyavahare M, Curry L. A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Multi-Country, Cross-Sectoral Knowledge Transfer Partnership to Improve Health Systems Across Africa. International Journal Of Multiple Research Approaches 2018, 10: 136-148. DOI: 10.29034/ijmra.v10n1a9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Process evaluation of knowledge transfer across industries: Leveraging Coca-Cola’s supply chain expertise for medicine availability in Tanzania
Linnander E, Yuan CT, Ahmed S, Cherlin E, Talbert-Slagle K, Curry LA. Process evaluation of knowledge transfer across industries: Leveraging Coca-Cola’s supply chain expertise for medicine availability in Tanzania. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0186832. PMID: 29121051, PMCID: PMC5679563, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0186832.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Identifying characteristics associated with performing recommended practices in maternal and newborn care among health facilities in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
Sipsma HL, Curry LA, Kakoma JB, Linnander EL, Bradley EH. Identifying characteristics associated with performing recommended practices in maternal and newborn care among health facilities in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study. Human Resources For Health 2012, 10: 13. PMID: 22776289, PMCID: PMC3444308, DOI: 10.1186/1478-4491-10-13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNewborn careProvider trainingHealth worker trainingCross-sectional studyHealth provider trainingNewborn health careHealth workforce capacityMultivariable regression modelsQuality of careHealth care facilitiesService Provision AssessmentNeonatal mortalityNewborn mortalityHealth workersHealth facilitiesCare facilitiesConclusionOur findingsLow-income countriesCareHealth careWorkforce capacityMortalityDescriptive statisticsRegression modelsSaharan Africa
2011
Inputs to quality: supervision, management, and community involvement in health facilities in Egypt in 2004
Cherlin EJ, Allam AA, Linnander EL, Wong R, El-Toukhy E, Sipsma H, Krumholz HM, Curry LA, Bradley EH. Inputs to quality: supervision, management, and community involvement in health facilities in Egypt in 2004. BMC Health Services Research 2011, 11: 282. PMID: 22014078, PMCID: PMC3216250, DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-11-282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth unitsMiddle-income countriesHealth facilitiesHealth Survey websiteService Provision Assessment surveyMinority of facilitiesQuality improvement initiativesRural health unitsUrban health unitsCross-sectional analysisHealth care deliveryMinistry of HealthHealth reformMeasure DemographicFinal sampleGeneral service hospitalsMore rural partsService hospitalsChild healthStandard frequency analysisCare deliveryFacility characteristicsHealth careStatistical significanceImprovement initiatives