2007
Knowledge translation at the macro level: legal and ethical considerations.
Larkin G, Hamann C, Monico E, Degutis L, Schuur J, Kantor W, Graffeo C. Knowledge translation at the macro level: legal and ethical considerations. Academic Emergency Medicine 2007, 14: 1042-6. PMID: 17967966, DOI: 10.1197/j.aem.2007.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKnowledge translationGoals of knowledge translationClinical practice guidelinesTranslation of knowledgeQuestions of fairnessTrial lawyersLegal challengesClinical inertiaLegal risksGlobal burdenPractice guidelinesStifle innovationJustice issuesPractice modelEthical issuesPhysiciansEthical considerationsMacro levelOptimal implementationLawyersJusticePracticeHealthIssuesDisparities
2003
Nonoccupational postexposure HIV prevention Emergency physicians' current practices, attitudes, and beliefs
McCausland JB, Linden JA, Degutis LC, Ramanujam P, Sullivan LM, D'Onofrio G. Nonoccupational postexposure HIV prevention Emergency physicians' current practices, attitudes, and beliefs. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2003, 42: 651-656. PMID: 14581917, DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0644(03)00338-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-HIV AgentsAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCounselingEmergency MedicineEnvironmental ExposureFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMedical Staff, HospitalMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentPhysician's RolePractice Patterns, Physicians'Referral and ConsultationSelf EfficacySurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsPostexposure preventionEmergency physiciansEmergency medicine residentsNational databaseInjection drug useMedicine residentsComposite scoreMost emergency physiciansUnsafe sexual practicesPrevention recommendationsPrevention drugsNeedle stickKnowledge of CentersAmerican CollegePrevention protocolsRole responsibilitiesEmergency medicine residencyDrug usePrevention practicesDisease controlPhysiciansPreventionCurrent practiceMedicine residencyExposure type
1998
Screening for alcohol problems in emergency department patients with minor injury: results and recommendations for practice and policy
Degutis L. Screening for alcohol problems in emergency department patients with minor injury: results and recommendations for practice and policy. Contemporary Drug Problems 1998, 25: 463-475. DOI: 10.1177/009145099802500304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinor injuriesAlcohol problemsOverall screening ratesEmergency department patientsBlood alcohol concentrationPhysician screeningDepartment patientsUrban EDCAGE questionsED physiciansED settingScreening ratesOne-year periodAlcohol use frequencyInjuryAlcohol testPatientsAlcohol concentrationUse frequencyScreening processMultiple strategiesIndividual variationPhysiciansMonths