Featured Publications
Trends in Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Barriers to Timely Medical Care Among Adults in the US, 1999 to 2018
Caraballo C, Ndumele CD, Roy B, Lu Y, Riley C, Herrin J, Krumholz HM. Trends in Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Barriers to Timely Medical Care Among Adults in the US, 1999 to 2018. JAMA Health Forum 2022, 3: e223856. PMID: 36306118, PMCID: PMC9617175, DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.3856.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTimely medical careSerial cross-sectional studyNational Health Interview SurveyCross-sectional studyHealth Interview SurveyMedical careLack of transportationEthnic disparitiesHispanics/LatinosWhite individualsEthnicity groupsInterview SurveyCost of careSelf-reported raceStudy cohortClinic hoursMAIN OUTCOMEMedical officesCarePrevalenceLatino individualsBlack individualsSignificant differencesSignificant increasePopulation groups
2016
Thermography Examination of Abdominal Area Skin Temperatures in Individuals With and Without Focal-Onset Epilepsy
King HH, Cayce CT, Herrin J. Thermography Examination of Abdominal Area Skin Temperatures in Individuals With and Without Focal-Onset Epilepsy. Explore: The Journal Of Science & Healing 2016, 13: 46-52. PMID: 27876238, DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2016.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal onset epilepsyControl groupAbdominal areaControl subjectsViscero-somatic reflexesHistory of epilepsySignificant differencesSignificant demographic differencesTotal abdominal areaMechanism of actionAbdominal epilepsyAbdominal injuriesExperimental patientsEpilepsy groupEpileptic pathologyMore quadrantsEpileptic patientsWarrants further considerationVisceral structuresEpilepsyAbdominal adhesionsEpilepsy FoundationPatientsPresent study resultsNeurological interactions
2014
Effect of Age on Survival Between Open Repair and Surveillance for Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Filardo G, Lederle FA, Ballard DJ, Hamilton C, da Graca B, Herrin J, Sass DM, Johnson GR, Powell JT. Effect of Age on Survival Between Open Repair and Surveillance for Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2014, 114: 1281-1286. PMID: 25159236, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.07.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal aortic aneurysmImmediate open repairAsymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysmSmall abdominal aortic aneurysmsOpen repairAortic aneurysmEffect of ageFirst-line management strategyPooled patient-level dataNonclinical risk factorsUnited Kingdom Small Aneurysm TrialPatient-level dataLack of benefitSignificant differencesAneurysm TrialRisk factorsTreatment groupsPatientsAneurysmsLack of differenceTrialsSurvivalAgeWomenManagement trials
2012
Proton Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patterns of Care and Early Toxicity
Yu JB, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Cramer LD, Potosky AL, Roberts KB, Gross CP. Proton Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patterns of Care and Early Toxicity. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2012, 105: 25-32. PMID: 23243199, PMCID: PMC3536640, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djs463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensity-modulated radiotherapyProstate cancerMedicare beneficiariesGenitourinary toxicityEarly toxicityProton radiotherapyMultivariable logistic regressionPatterns of careMain outcome measuresType of radiotherapyMedicare reimbursementClinical benefitRetrospective studyPRT patientsOutcome measuresComprehensive cohortPRT useIMRT patientsPatientsSociodemographic characteristicsRadiotherapyCancerLogistic regressionMonthsSignificant differences
2010
Telemonitoring in Patients with Heart Failure
Chaudhry SI, Mattera JA, Curtis JP, Spertus JA, Herrin J, Lin Z, Phillips CO, Hodshon BV, Cooper LS, Krumholz HM. Telemonitoring in Patients with Heart Failure. New England Journal Of Medicine 2010, 363: 2301-2309. PMID: 21080835, PMCID: PMC3237394, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1010029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary end pointUsual care groupSecondary end pointsHeart failureEnd pointHeart failure outcomesNumber of hospitalizationsTelephone-based interactive voice response systemUsual careAdverse eventsPatient's clinicianMedian ageCare groupLarge trialsInteractive voice response systemPatientsSmall studyVoice response systemNumber of daysHospitalizationReadmissionTelemonitoringSignificant differencesCliniciansDeathNational quality campaigns: who benefits?
Hansen LO, Herrin J, Nembhard IM, Busch S, Yuan CT, Krumholz HM, Bradley EH. National quality campaigns: who benefits? BMJ Quality & Safety 2010, 19: 275. PMID: 20538628, DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2009.036087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Effect of How Outcomes Are Framed on Decisions about Whether to Take Antihypertensive Medication: A Randomized Trial
Carling CL, Kristoffersen DT, Oxman AD, Flottorp S, Fretheim A, Schünemann HJ, Akl EA, Herrin J, MacKenzie TD, Montori VM. The Effect of How Outcomes Are Framed on Decisions about Whether to Take Antihypertensive Medication: A Randomized Trial. PLOS ONE 2010, 5: e9469. PMID: 20209127, PMCID: PMC2830888, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0009469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntihypertensive medicationsVisual analog scaleCardiovascular diseaseVAS scoresRelative importance scoresCVD risk reductionYear old manLow baseline riskDetailed patient informationRandomized trialsAnalog scaleRisk factorsBaseline riskMedicationsAdult volunteersHypertensionLogistic regressionPatient informationSignificant decreaseTrialsSignificant differencesRisk reductionPresentationParticipantsRisk
2009
The Effect of Alternative Graphical Displays Used to Present the Benefits of Antibiotics for Sore Throat on Decisions about Whether to Seek Treatment: A Randomized Trial
Carling CL, Kristoffersen DT, Flottorp S, Fretheim A, Oxman AD, Schünemann HJ, Akl EA, Herrin J, MacKenzie TD, Montori VM. The Effect of Alternative Graphical Displays Used to Present the Benefits of Antibiotics for Sore Throat on Decisions about Whether to Seek Treatment: A Randomized Trial. PLOS Medicine 2009, 6: e1000140. PMID: 19707579, PMCID: PMC2726763, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSore throatVisual analog scaleBenefits of antibioticsVAS scoresRelative importance scoresDay threeDuration of symptomsTreatment effectsConsequence of treatmentProportion of peopleDetailed patient informationAntibiotic prescriptionsSymptom reliefRandomized trialsAnalog scaleAdult volunteersHealth programsSymptomsLogistic regressionAverage durationPatient informationMost participantsTrialsAntibioticsSignificant differencesA hospital-randomized controlled trial of a formal quality improvement educational program in rural and small community Texas hospitals: one year results
Filardo G, Nicewander D, Herrin J, Edwards J, Galimbertti P, Tietze M, Mcbride S, Gunderson J, Collinsworth A, Haydar Z, Williams J, Ballard DJ. A hospital-randomized controlled trial of a formal quality improvement educational program in rural and small community Texas hospitals: one year results. International Journal For Quality In Health Care 2009, 21: 225-232. PMID: 19395710, DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzp019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRural hospitalsStudy groupControl groupCommunity-acquired pneumoniaCongestive heart failureLocal quality improvement projectsSmall community hospitalQuality improvement projectContinuous quality improvement techniquesFull training programEducational programsHeart failureAnnual followIntervention groupCommunity hospitalHospitalTexas hospitalsPhysician championsIncremental benefitCore measuresSignificant differencesDidactic sessionsImprovement projectQuality improvement techniquesTrials
2008
Team Training and Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Strasser DC, Falconer JA, Stevens AB, Uomoto JM, Herrin J, Bowen SE, Burridge AB. Team Training and Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes: A Cluster Randomized Trial. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2008, 89: 10-15. PMID: 18164324, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.08.127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayStroke patientsCommunity dischargePatient outcomesVeterans Affairs Medical CenterImproved patient outcomesIntervention teamStroke rehabilitation outcomesSignificant differencesVideoconference consultationsStroke outcomeFunctional outcomeFIM instrumentRehabilitation unitFunctional improvementIntervention groupFIM gainMedical CenterStroke rehabilitationFunctional gainsRehabilitation outcomesControl groupClinical staffMotor itemsSecondary analysis
2007
Cost and Effects of Performance Feedback and Nurse Case Management for Medicare Beneficiaries with Diabetes A Randomized Controlled Trial
Herrin J, Cangialose CB, Nicewander D, Ballard DJ. Cost and Effects of Performance Feedback and Nurse Case Management for Medicare Beneficiaries with Diabetes A Randomized Controlled Trial. Population Health Management 2007, 10: 328-336. PMID: 18163861, DOI: 10.1089/dis.2007.106719.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNurse case managementDiabetes careCase management modelCase managementModel health maintenance organizationMedicare perspectiveNurse case management modelProcess of carePrimary care networkHealth maintenance organizationHealthTexas Provider NetworkClinical outcomesIntervention armResource nursesBaseline differencesMedicare beneficiariesMedical clinicsMaintenance organizationCare networkSimilar interventionsClinical qualityCareSignificant differencesDiabetesTrials
2002
Cluster randomised controlled trial of tailored interventions to improve the management of urinary tract infections in women and sore throat
Flottorp S, Oxman A, Håvelsrud K, Treweek S, Herrin J. Cluster randomised controlled trial of tailored interventions to improve the management of urinary tract infections in women and sore throat. The BMJ 2002, 325: 367. PMID: 12183309, PMCID: PMC117890, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.325.7360.367.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionTract infectionsSore throatTelephone consultationsThroat groupUrinary tract infection groupLaboratory testsAntibiotic prescriptionsPatient educational materialsRate of useInfection groupGeneral practitionersIntervention groupPractice assistantsOutcome measuresGeneral practiceComplex interventionsInfectionInterventionWomenSignificant differencesConsultationTrialsThroatAntibiotics