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2. Tick size and price efficiency: Further evidence from the Tick Size Pilot Program.
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Chung, Kee H. and Chuwonganant, Chairat
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PRICES ,PILOT projects ,TICKS ,INVENTORY control ,PRICE cutting - Abstract
This paper examines whether larger tick sizes improve or hinder price efficiency for small‐capitalization stocks using data from implementing and terminating the Tick Size Pilot Program (TSPP). We show that the TSPP led to increases in various liquidity measures, and its termination restored them to their pre‐TSPP levels. We also find evidence that the TSPP led to trader migration from the pilot to control stocks. The TSPP implementation (termination) is associated with decreases (increases) in price efficiency, indicating that price efficiency decreases with tick sizes. Liquidity and informed trading are two channels through which the TSPP changes price efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. The Sohanjana Antibullying Intervention: Pilot Results of a Peer-Training Module in Pakistan.
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Siddiqui, Sohni and Schultze-Krumbholz, Anja
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SCHOOL bullying , *STUDENT leadership , *SCHOOL environment , *STATISTICAL significance , *COMMUNITY schools , *BULLYING - Abstract
Although comprehensive school-wide interventions targeting bullying have proven effective, many schools, particularly those in low-to-middle income countries like Pakistan, lack the necessary resources to implement them. As a result, implementing cost-effective antibullying bystander programs that train students to become peer advocates is a promising approach for intervening in bullying incidents. Peer training in antibullying intervention involves training students to take on leadership roles and advocate for antibullying initiatives within their school communities. The aim of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate a peer-training module that was subsequently implemented in four schools (N = 38, boys = 26, girls = 12) in Pakistan. The aim was to raise awareness and prepare a team of peer mentors to effectively implement antibullying policies in educational institutions. Pre-post tests and participant feedback were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the peer-training program in increasing knowledge and awareness of bullying and the role of bystanders among trained peer mentors. To determine the impact of the peer mentor training on improving the school environment, data were also collected from students (N = 219, boys = 152, girls = 67) before and after the implementation of the program. The pilot implementation of the peer-training module was considered successful, indicating that the training was effective in improving the knowledge of peer mentors and could be used in a similar way in future cases. The results also showed a significant improvement in the development of prosocial bystanders. However, although improvements were observed in other aspects of the school environment, these did not reach statistical significance. The discussion section includes recommendations and explanations for differences based on gender and urban–rural factors. Suggestions are also made to improve the results for future applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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4. Foundations of a life support equipment exchange platform.
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Sleasman, Justin R., Hijawi, Ula, Alsalemi, Abdullah, Rabie, Mohamed, Noorizadeh, Mohammad, Stead, Aidan, Cooley, Christopher, Donnelly, Conor, Haft, Jonathan W., Abrams, Darryl, Stead, Christine, Ryan, Kathleen R., Rycus, Peter, Fox, Alexander D., Ogino, Mark T., and Alexander, Peta M. A.
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CORONAVIRUS diseases ,COVID-19 pandemic ,EXTRACORPOREAL membrane oxygenation ,AWARENESS ,PATIENT care - Abstract
Background: The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Supplies Platform was created out of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) disposable product shortage prior to and during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This novel Platform supports Centers in obtaining disposables from other Centers when alternative avenues are exhausted. Methods: Driven by the opportunity for increased patient care by using the product availability of the 962 ELSO centers worldwide was the motivation to form an efficient online supply sharing Platform. The pandemic created by COVID-19 became a catalyst to further recognize the magnitude of the supply disruption on a global scale, impacting allocations and guidelines for institutions, practice, and patient care. Conclusions: Records kept on the Platform website are helpful to the industry by providing insights into where difficulties exist in the supply chain for needed equipment. Yet, the common thread is awareness, of how critical situations can stretch resources and challenge our resolve for the best patient care. ELSO is proud to support member centers in these situations, by providing a means of attaining needed ECMO life support products to cover supply shortages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Multisite Agricultural Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) Pilot Program: Protocol for a Responsive Mixed Methods Evaluation Study.
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Besterman-Dahan, Karen, Hathaway, Wendy A., Chavez, Margeaux, Bradley, Sarah, Orozco, Tatiana, Panaite, Vanessa, Lind, Jason, and Berumen, Jessica
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MENTAL health services for veterans ,NATURE therapy ,POST-traumatic stress disorder ,GARDENING ,MIXED methods research - Abstract
Background: Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS) is an innovative pilot program to provide supportive resources for veterans with interests in agricultural vocations. Implemented at 10 pilot sites, VA FARMS will provide mental health services and resources for veterans while supporting training in gardening and agriculture. As each pilot site project has unique goals, outreach strategies, and implementation efforts based on the local environment and veteran population, evaluating the pilot program provides a unique challenge for evaluators. This paper describes the protocol to evaluate VA FARMS, which was specifically designed to enable site variation by providing both site-specific and cross-site understanding of site implementation processes and outcomes. Objective: The objectives of this paper are to (1) describe the protocol used for evaluating VA FARMS, as an innovative Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) agriculturally based, mental health, and employment pilot program serving veterans at 10 pilot sites across the Veterans Health Administration enterprise; and (2) provide guidance to other evaluators assessing innovative programs. Methods: This evaluation uses the context, inputs, process, product (CIPP) model, which evaluates a program's content and implementation to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Data collection will use a concurrent mixed methods approach. Quantitative data collection will involve quarterly program surveys, as well as three individual veteran participant surveys administered upon the veteran's entrance and exit of the pilot program and 3 months postexit. Quantitative data will include baseline descriptive statistics and follow-up statistics on veteran health care utilization, health care status, and agriculture employment status. Qualitative data collection will include participant observation at each pilot site, and interviews with participants, staff, and community stakeholders. Qualitative data will provide insights about pilot program implementation processes, veterans' experiences, and short-term participation outcomes. Results: Evaluation efforts began in December 2018 and are ongoing. Between October 2018 and September 2020, 494 veterans had enrolled in VA FARMS and 1326 veterans were reached through program activities such as demonstrations, informational presentations, and town-hall discussions. A total of 1623 community members and 655 VA employees were similarly reached by VA FARMS programming during that time. Data were collected between October 2018 and September 2020 in the form of 336 veteran surveys, 30 veteran interviews, 27 staff interviews, and 11 community partner interviews. Data analysis is expected to be completed by October 2022. Conclusions: This evaluation protocol will provide guidance to other evaluators assessing innovative programs. In its application to the VA FARMS pilot, the evaluation aims to add to existing literature on nature-based therapies and the rehabilitation outcomes of agricultural training programs for veterans. Results will provide programmatic insights on the implementation of pilot programs, along with needed improvements and modifications for the future expansion of VA FARMS and other veteran-focused agricultural programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. The Sohanjana Antibullying Intervention: Pilot Results of a Peer-Training Module in Pakistan
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Sohni Siddiqui and Anja Schultze-Krumbholz
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peer antibullying training ,bystanders’ roles and responsibilities ,pilot program ,contextualized intervention ,Social Sciences - Abstract
Although comprehensive school-wide interventions targeting bullying have proven effective, many schools, particularly those in low-to-middle income countries like Pakistan, lack the necessary resources to implement them. As a result, implementing cost-effective antibullying bystander programs that train students to become peer advocates is a promising approach for intervening in bullying incidents. Peer training in antibullying intervention involves training students to take on leadership roles and advocate for antibullying initiatives within their school communities. The aim of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate a peer-training module that was subsequently implemented in four schools (N = 38, boys = 26, girls = 12) in Pakistan. The aim was to raise awareness and prepare a team of peer mentors to effectively implement antibullying policies in educational institutions. Pre-post tests and participant feedback were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the peer-training program in increasing knowledge and awareness of bullying and the role of bystanders among trained peer mentors. To determine the impact of the peer mentor training on improving the school environment, data were also collected from students (N = 219, boys = 152, girls = 67) before and after the implementation of the program. The pilot implementation of the peer-training module was considered successful, indicating that the training was effective in improving the knowledge of peer mentors and could be used in a similar way in future cases. The results also showed a significant improvement in the development of prosocial bystanders. However, although improvements were observed in other aspects of the school environment, these did not reach statistical significance. The discussion section includes recommendations and explanations for differences based on gender and urban–rural factors. Suggestions are also made to improve the results for future applications.
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- 2023
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7. 'Prevention of opioid use disorder: the HOME (housing, opportunities, motivation and engagement) feasibility study'
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Kelly J. Kelleher, Ruri Famelia, Tansel Yilmazer, Allen Mallory, Jodi Ford, Laura J. Chavez, and Natasha Slesnick
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Housing ,Youth ,Homelessness ,Intervention ,Pilot program ,Substance use risk ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Young adults experiencing homelessness are at high risk of opioid and other substance use, poor mental health outcomes, exposure to trauma, and other risks. Providing access to stable housing has the potential to act as a powerful preventive intervention, but supportive housing programs have been studied most often among chronically homeless adults or adults with serious mental illness. The Housing First model, which does not precondition supportive housing on sobriety, may reduce drug use in homeless adults. In the present study, we piloted an adapted model of Housing First plus prevention services that was tailored to the needs of young adults (18–24 years) experiencing homelessness in the USA. Preventive services were added to the Housing First model and included youth-centered advocacy services, motivational interviewing, and HIV risk prevention services. This model was piloted in a single-arm study (n = 21) to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of a Housing First model over a 6-month period in preparation for a larger randomized trial. We use repeated measures ANOVA to test for changes in alcohol and drug use (percent days of use; alcohol or drug use consequences), housing stability, social network support, and cognitive distortions over 6 months of follow-up. A total of 17 youth completed the study (85% retention), and a high proportion of youth were stably housed at 6-month follow-up. Participation in intervention services was high with an average of 13.57 sessions for advocacy, 1.33 for MI, and 0.76 for HIV prevention. Alcohol use did not change significantly over time. However, drug use, drug use consequences, and cognitive distortions, and the size of youths’ social networks that were drug using individuals decreased significantly. The Housing First model appeared to be feasible to deliver, and youth engaged in the supportive intervention services. The study demonstrates the potential for an adapted Housing First model to be delivered to youth experiencing homelessness and may improve outcomes, opening the way for larger randomized trials of the intervention.
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- 2021
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8. Cost Evaluation of the Ontario Virtual Urgent Care Pilot Program: Population-Based, Matched Cohort Study.
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Tarride JE, Hall JN, Mondoux S, Dainty KN, McCarron J, Paterson JM, Plumptre L, Borgundvaag E, Ovens H, and McLeod SL
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- Ontario, Humans, Pilot Projects, Cohort Studies, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Adult, Ambulatory Care economics, Aged, Telemedicine economics, Health Care Costs statistics & numerical data, Emergency Service, Hospital economics, Emergency Service, Hospital statistics & numerical data
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Background: In 2020, the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Ontario, Canada, introduced a virtual urgent care (VUC) pilot program to provide alternative access to urgent care services and reduce the need for in-person emergency department (ED) visits for patients with low acuity health concerns., Objective: This study aims to compare the 30-day costs associated with VUC and in-person ED encounters from an MoH perspective., Methods: Using administrative data from Ontario (the most populous province of Canada), a population-based, matched cohort study of Ontarians who used VUC services from December 2020 to September 2021 was conducted. As it was expected that VUC and in-person ED users would be different, two cohorts of VUC users were defined: (1) those who were promptly referred to an ED by a VUC provider and subsequently presented to an ED within 72 hours (these patients were matched to in-person ED users with any discharge disposition) and (2) those seen by a VUC provider with no referral to an in-person ED (these patients were matched to patients who presented in-person to the ED and were discharged home by the ED physician). Bootstrap techniques were used to compare the 30-day mean costs of VUC (operational costs to set up the VUC program plus health care expenditures) versus in-person ED care (health care expenditures) from an MoH perspective. All costs are expressed in Canadian dollars (a currency exchange rate of CAD $1=US $0.76 is applicable)., Results: We matched 2129 patients who presented to an ED within 72 hours of VUC referral and 14,179 patients seen by a VUC provider without a referral to an ED. Our matched populations represented 99% (2129/2150) of eligible VUC patients referred to the ED by their VUC provider and 98% (14,179/14,498) of eligible VUC patients not referred to the ED by their VUC provider. Compared to matched in-person ED patients, 30-day costs per patient were significantly higher for the cohort of VUC patients who presented to an ED within 72 hours of VUC referral ($2805 vs $2299; difference of $506, 95% CI $139-$885) and significantly lower for the VUC cohort of patients who did not require ED referral ($907 vs $1270; difference of $362, 95% CI 284-$446). Overall, the absolute 30-day costs associated with the 2 VUC cohorts were $18.9 million (ie, $6.0 million + $12.9 million) versus $22.9 million ($4.9 million + $18.0 million) for the 2 in-person ED cohorts., Conclusions: This costing evaluation supports the use of VUC as most complaints were addressed without referral to ED. Future research should evaluate targeted applications of VUC (eg, VUC models led by nurse practitioners or physician assistants with support from ED physicians) to inform future resource allocation and policy decisions., (©Jean-Eric Tarride, Justin N Hall, Shawn Mondoux, Katie N Dainty, Joy McCarron, J Michael Paterson, Lesley Plumptre, Emily Borgundvaag, Howard Ovens, Shelley L McLeod. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (https://www.jmir.org), 15.07.2024.)
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- 2024
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9. A national pilot program for chronic diseases and health inequalities in South Korea
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Rangkyoung Ha, Dongjin Kim, Jihee Choi, and Kyunghee Jung-Choi
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Socioeconomic position ,Area deprivation ,Health inequality ,Continuity of prescription medication ,Chronic disease management ,Pilot program ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background To achieve the health equity, it is important to reduce socioeconomic inequalities when managing chronic diseases. In South Korea, a pilot program for chronic diseases was implemented at the national level. This study aimed to examine its effect on socioeconomic inequalities in chronic disease management at the individual and regional levels. Methods Korean National Health Insurance data from September 2016 to October 2017 were used. Study subjects in the national pilot program for chronic diseases included 31,765 participants and 5,741,922 non-participants. The dependent variable was continuity of prescription medication. Socioeconomic position indicators were health insurance contribution level and the area deprivation index. Covariates were gender, age, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). A multilevel logistic regression model was used to address the effects at both the individual and regional levels. This is a cross-sectional study. Results Unlike the group of non-participants, the participants showed no inequality in prescription medication continuity according to individual-level socioeconomic position. However, continuity of prescription medication was higher among those in less deprived areas compared to those in more deprived areas in both the participation and non-participation groups. Conclusions This study found that the pilot program for chronic diseases at the least did not contribute to the worsening of health inequalities at the individual level in South Korea. However, there was a trend showing health inequalities based on the socioeconomic level of the area. These findings suggest that additional policy measures are needed to attain equality in the management of chronic diseases regardless of the regional socioeconomic position.
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- 2021
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10. "Prevention of opioid use disorder: the HOME (housing, opportunities, motivation and engagement) feasibility study".
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Kelleher, Kelly J., Famelia, Ruri, Yilmazer, Tansel, Mallory, Allen, Ford, Jodi, Chavez, Laura J., and Slesnick, Natasha
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OPIOID abuse , *DRUG utilization , *SUBSTANCE abuse , *HOUSING , *MOTIVATIONAL interviewing - Abstract
Young adults experiencing homelessness are at high risk of opioid and other substance use, poor mental health outcomes, exposure to trauma, and other risks. Providing access to stable housing has the potential to act as a powerful preventive intervention, but supportive housing programs have been studied most often among chronically homeless adults or adults with serious mental illness. The Housing First model, which does not precondition supportive housing on sobriety, may reduce drug use in homeless adults. In the present study, we piloted an adapted model of Housing First plus prevention services that was tailored to the needs of young adults (18–24 years) experiencing homelessness in the USA. Preventive services were added to the Housing First model and included youth-centered advocacy services, motivational interviewing, and HIV risk prevention services. This model was piloted in a single-arm study (n = 21) to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of a Housing First model over a 6-month period in preparation for a larger randomized trial. We use repeated measures ANOVA to test for changes in alcohol and drug use (percent days of use; alcohol or drug use consequences), housing stability, social network support, and cognitive distortions over 6 months of follow-up. A total of 17 youth completed the study (85% retention), and a high proportion of youth were stably housed at 6-month follow-up. Participation in intervention services was high with an average of 13.57 sessions for advocacy, 1.33 for MI, and 0.76 for HIV prevention. Alcohol use did not change significantly over time. However, drug use, drug use consequences, and cognitive distortions, and the size of youths' social networks that were drug using individuals decreased significantly. The Housing First model appeared to be feasible to deliver, and youth engaged in the supportive intervention services. The study demonstrates the potential for an adapted Housing First model to be delivered to youth experiencing homelessness and may improve outcomes, opening the way for larger randomized trials of the intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. Evaluating a CTSA-funded pilot grant program.
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Morozumi, Kalene, Patel, Tanha, Kerr, Paul, Cassely, Mary Beth, Carey, Timothy, Buse, John, Carnegie, Andrea, Egan, Tom, and Dave, Gaurav
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Introduction: Pilot programs are integral to catalyzing and accelerating research at Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs. However, little has been published about the structure and operationalization of pilot programs or how they impact the translational research enterprise at CTSAs. The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Science Institute (NC TraCS), the CTSA hub at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) conducted an evaluation case study to describe the pilot program structure, assess process outcomes, and provide a framework for other institutions to utilize for the evaluation of their respective pilot programs. Methods: We describe the operationalization of our pilot program, the evaluation framework utilized to evaluate the program, and how we analyzed available data to understand how our pilot funding opportunities were utilized by investigators. We calculated application volumes and funding rates by investigator position title and pilot application type. We also reviewed feedback provided by pilot Principal Investigators (PIs) to understand how many pilot projects were completed, NC TraCS service utilization, and barriers to research. Limited data on publications and subsequent funding was also reviewed. Results: Between 2009 and 2019 the NC TraCS Pilot Program received 2343 applications and funded 933 projects, ranging from $2000 to $100,000 in amount, with an overall funding rate of 39.8%. Utilization of NC TraCS services had positive impacts on both resubmission funding and project completion rates. Conclusion: This process evaluation indicates that the program is being operationalized in a way that successfully fulfills the program mission while meeting the needs of a diverse group of researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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12. A national pilot program for chronic diseases and health inequalities in South Korea.
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Ha, Rangkyoung, Kim, Dongjin, Choi, Jihee, and Jung-Choi, Kyunghee
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CHRONIC disease treatment , *SOCIOECONOMICS , *DISEASE management , *HEALTH insurance - Abstract
Background: To achieve the health equity, it is important to reduce socioeconomic inequalities when managing chronic diseases. In South Korea, a pilot program for chronic diseases was implemented at the national level. This study aimed to examine its effect on socioeconomic inequalities in chronic disease management at the individual and regional levels.Methods: Korean National Health Insurance data from September 2016 to October 2017 were used. Study subjects in the national pilot program for chronic diseases included 31,765 participants and 5,741,922 non-participants. The dependent variable was continuity of prescription medication. Socioeconomic position indicators were health insurance contribution level and the area deprivation index. Covariates were gender, age, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). A multilevel logistic regression model was used to address the effects at both the individual and regional levels. This is a cross-sectional study.Results: Unlike the group of non-participants, the participants showed no inequality in prescription medication continuity according to individual-level socioeconomic position. However, continuity of prescription medication was higher among those in less deprived areas compared to those in more deprived areas in both the participation and non-participation groups.Conclusions: This study found that the pilot program for chronic diseases at the least did not contribute to the worsening of health inequalities at the individual level in South Korea. However, there was a trend showing health inequalities based on the socioeconomic level of the area. These findings suggest that additional policy measures are needed to attain equality in the management of chronic diseases regardless of the regional socioeconomic position. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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13. Shared Decision Making in Cardiovascular Disease in the Outpatient Setting
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Brian C. Case, MD, Syed Z. Qamer, MD, Emily M. Gates, MS, and Monvadi B. Srichai, MD
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coronary artery disease ,decision aid ,management ,pilot program ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
The authors developed a patient decision aid (PDA) to educate patients regarding CAD. Patients were randomized to standard of care or a PDA. PDA group had increased medical knowledge of CAD and decreased decisional conflict. Patients presenting in an outpatient setting with symptoms may benefit from the use of a PDA. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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- 2019
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14. Satisfaction with care in patients with schizophrenia treated in a pilot-program model and traditional care
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Marta Hat, Andrzej Cechnicki, and Aleksandra Arciszewska-Leszczuk
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Psychiatry and Mental health ,medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Schizophrenia (object-oriented programming) ,medicine ,Pilot program ,In patient ,General Medicine ,Psychiatry ,business - Abstract
Cel pracyCelem badania było porównanie satysfakcji z opieki u pacjentów chorujących na schizofrenię w dwóch modelach ZLŚ: tradycyjnym i pilotażowym z równoczesną oceną nasilenia objawów i funkcjonowania społecznego.MetodaBadaniem objęto 90 pacjentów z rozpoznaniem schizofrenii leczonych w ZLŚ, 60 w modelu tradycyjnym, 30 w modelu pilotażowym. Użyto kwestionariusza danych demograficznych, skali objawów pozytywnych i negatywnych (PANSS), Skali Werońskiej oceniającej satysfakcję z leczenia (VSSS-54), kwestionariusza oceny niepełnosprawności (WHODAS), wskaźnika sieci społecznej (SNI) i skali samotności (UCLA Loneliness Scale).WynikiGrupa pilotażowa charakteryzowała się istotnie niższym wiekiem badanych (p=0,048), mniejszą liczbą zażywanych leków psychiatrycznych (p=0,027), większym nasileniem objawów całkowitych (pWnioskiW grupie pilotażowej objęto leczeniem pacjentów młodszych, ciężej chorujących o większym nasileniu objawów, gorszym funkcjonowaniu społecznym przy równoczesnym braku różnic w liczbie hospitalizacji między grupami. Wstępnie można wnioskować, że ZLŚ w centrach pilotażowych chroni tę grupę pacjentów przed hospitalizacją. Stwierdzono też wyższa satysfakcje z włączenia rodziny w proces terapeutyczny w grupie pilotażowej. Wartościową kontynuacją badania byłaby ocena wyników leczenia we wszystkich ZLŚ działających w ramach pilotażowych CZP.
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- 2023
15. Evaluating a CTSA-funded pilot grant program
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Kalene Morozumi, Tanha Patel, Paul Kerr, Mary Beth Cassely, Timothy Carey, John Buse, Andrea Carnegie, Tom Egan, and Gaurav Dave
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CTSA ,evaluation ,pilot funding ,pilot program ,translational research ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Introduction: Pilot programs are integral to catalyzing and accelerating research at Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs. However, little has been published about the structure and operationalization of pilot programs or how they impact the translational research enterprise at CTSAs. The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Science Institute (NC TraCS), the CTSA hub at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) conducted an evaluation case study to describe the pilot program structure, assess process outcomes, and provide a framework for other institutions to utilize for the evaluation of their respective pilot programs. Methods: We describe the operationalization of our pilot program, the evaluation framework utilized to evaluate the program, and how we analyzed available data to understand how our pilot funding opportunities were utilized by investigators. We calculated application volumes and funding rates by investigator position title and pilot application type. We also reviewed feedback provided by pilot Principal Investigators (PIs) to understand how many pilot projects were completed, NC TraCS service utilization, and barriers to research. Limited data on publications and subsequent funding was also reviewed. Results: Between 2009 and 2019 the NC TraCS Pilot Program received 2343 applications and funded 933 projects, ranging from $2000 to $100,000 in amount, with an overall funding rate of 39.8%. Utilization of NC TraCS services had positive impacts on both resubmission funding and project completion rates. Conclusion: This process evaluation indicates that the program is being operationalized in a way that successfully fulfills the program mission while meeting the needs of a diverse group of researchers.
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- 2021
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16. A retrospective case study of successful translational research: Gazelle Hb variant point-of-care diagnostic device for sickle cell disease
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Kelli Qua, Shannon M. Swiatkowski, Umut A. Gurkan, and Clara M. Pelfrey
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Retrospective case studies ,sickle cell disease ,successful translation ,CTSA ,pilot program ,point-of-care diagnostics ,Medicine - Abstract
Evaluation researchers at Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs are conducting retrospective case studies to evaluate the translational research process. The objective of this study was to deepen knowledge of the translational process and identify contributors to successful translation. We investigated the successful translation of the HemeChip, a low-cost point-of-care diagnostic device for sickle cell disease, using a protocol for retrospective translational science case studies of health interventions developed by evaluators at the National Health Institutes (NIH) and CTSA hubs. Development of the HemeChip began in 2013 and evidence of device use and impact on public health is growing. Data collection methods included five interviews and a review of press, publications, patents, and grants. Barriers to translation included proving novelty, manufacturing costs, fundraising, and academic-industry relations. Facilitators to translation were CTSA pilot program funding, university resources, entrepreneurship training, due diligence, and collaborations. The barriers to translation, how they were overcome, and the key facilitators identified in this case study pinpoint areas for consideration in future funding mechanisms and the infrastructure required to enable successful translation.
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- 2021
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17. National pilot of entrustable professional activities in pathology residency training.
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Bryant BH, Anderson SR, Brissette M, Childs JM, Gratzinger D, Johnson K, Powell DE, Zein-Eldin Powell S, Timmons CF, Chute D, Cummings TJ, Furlong MA, Hébert TM, Reeves HM, Rush D, Vitkovski T, and McCloskey CB
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Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are observable clinical skills and/or procedures that have been introduced into medical education at the student and resident levels in most specialties to determine readiness to advance into residency or independent practice, respectively. This publication describes the process and outcomes of a pilot study looking at the feasibility of using two anatomic pathology and two clinical pathology EPAs in pathology residency in 6 pathology residency programs that volunteered for the study. Faculty development on EPAs and their assessment was provided to pilot program faculty, and EPA assessment tools were developed and used by the pilot programs. Pre- and post-study surveys were given to participating residents, faculty, and program directors to gauge baseline practices and to gather feedback on the EPA implementation experience. Results demonstrated overall good feasibility in implementing EPAs. Faculty acceptance of EPAs varied and was less than that of program directors. Residents reported a significant increase in the frequency with which faculty provided formative assessments that included specific examples of performance and specific ways to improve, as well as increased frequency with which faculty provided summative assessments that included specific ways to improve. EPAs offered the most benefit in setting clear expectations for performance of each task, for providing more specific feedback to residents, and in increasing Program director's understanding of resident strengths abilities and weaknesses., (© 2024 The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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18. Quality improvement pilot program selection based on dynamic hybrid MCDM approach
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Zhou, Fuli, Wang, Xu, and Samvedi, Avinash
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- 2018
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19. Theatrical performance in medical education: A fast-track differential approach of emergency cases.
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G., Koufopoulos, E., Georgakarakos, C., Keskinis, M., Stathopoulos, V., Bafitis, and G., Tripsianis
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MEDICAL education , *MEDICAL students , *MEDICAL emergencies , *LIKERT scale , *PEER teaching , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Introduction: The idea of implementing theatrical acts in medical education has recently been gaining attention, with the inclusion of art-based programs in medical curricula being a growing trend. This study aimed to present an innovative pilot program of presenting medical emergencies through theatrical presentation. Materials and Methods: Students-members of the theatrical team of Democritus University of Thrace and the Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students were appointed into eight groups, supervised by a clinical tutor. The groups were given four weeks to prepare scenarios for eight different medical emergencies and organize a theatrical sketch accordingly. A 25-item questionnaire was formed and distributed to the audience. Each theatrical act lasted 10 min, followed by a 10 min discussion between the tutors and the audience. After the event, the impressions of the attendees were documented in the questionnaire as responses on a Likert scale from one (strongly disagree) to five (strongly agree). Results: Two hundred and thirty-two fully completed questionnaires were returned. The contribution of theatrical presentation to medical education was widely acknowledged (Likert score 4.14 ± 0.68). Theatrical seminars were not deemed insufficient to provide medical information (disagreed or strongly disagreed 53.8 % and 12.1 %, respectively). Most students were optimistic about the long-term maintenance of the theatrical-aided knowledge, with the majority of attendees (52.1 %) adapting a more favorable response after the seminar (p <0.001). The students' efficacy to recognize medical emergencies was improved (from 2.96 to 3.43, p <0.001). Conclusion: Students find the theatrical approach of emergency cases entertaining and educational, facilitating teaching in medicine and enhancing their efficacy to recognize medical emergencies and the commonest pitfalls in their diagnosis and management. Such events may be established as a supplementary educational tools to the classical amphitheatric didactic lectures. Future studies with specific objective tools are needed to validate the abovementioned tasks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Framework for Testing Innovative Transportation Solutions: Case Study of Carlink, a Commuter Carsharing Program
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Shaheen, Susan A and Novick, Linda
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Carsharing ,CarLink ,User Response ,Operations ,Survey ,Field Test ,Pilot Program ,Sustainability - Abstract
Transit accounts for just two percent of total travel in the U.S. One reason for low ridership is limited access; many individuals either live or work too far from a transit station. In developing transit connectivity solutions, researchers often employ a range of study instruments, such asstated-preference surveys, focus groups, and pilot programs. To better understand response to one innovative transit solution, the authors employed a number of research tools, including: a longitudinal survey, field test, and pilot program. The innovation examined was a commutercarsharing model, called CarLink, which linked short-term rental vehicles to transit andemployment centers. Over several years, researchers explored user response to the CarLinkconcept, a field operational test (CarLink I), a pilot program (CarLink II), and a commercial operation (the pilot was turned over to Flexcar in summer 2002). This multi-staged approach provided an opportunity for researchers to learn and adapt as each phase progressed. In thispaper, the authors outline the CarLink model, technology, and early lessons learned; describe CarLink II operational understanding; provide a synopsis of the pilot program transition; and offer recommendations for future model development.
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21. A Framework for Testing Innovative Transportation Solutions: A Case Study of CarLink--A Commuter Carhsaring Program
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Shaheen, Susan
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Carsharing ,CarLink ,User Response ,Operations ,Survey ,Field Test ,Pilot Program ,Sustainability - Abstract
Transit accounts for just two percent of total travel in the U.S. One reason for low ridership is limited access; many individuals either live or work too far from a transit station. In developing transit connectivity solutions, researchers often employ a range of study instruments, such as stated-preference surveys, focus groups, and pilot programs. To better understand response to one innovative transit solution, the authors employed a number of research tools, including: a longitudinal survey, field test, and pilot program. The innovation examined was a commuter carsharing model, called CarLink, which linked short-term rental vehicles to transit and employment centers. Over several years, researchers explored user response to the CarLink concept, a field operational test (CarLink I), a pilot program (CarLink II), and a commercial operation (the pilot was turned over to Flexcar in summer 2002). This multi-staged approach provided an opportunity for researchers to learn and adapt as each phase progressed. In this paper, the authors outline the CarLink model, technology, and early lessons learned; describe CarLink II operational understanding; provide a synopsis of the pilot program transition; and offer recommendations for future model development.
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22. Mental Health Intervention for Violent Radicalization: The Quebec Model
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Cécile Rousseau
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clinical model ,mental health ,violent radicalization ,pilot program ,program evaluation ,General Works - Abstract
The place of clinical, medical, or health professional interventions in addressing violent radicalization is a topic of ongoing debate. Although violent radicalization is primarily a social phenomenon with significant psychological dimensions, the high prevalence of mental health “issues” and past psychiatric diagnosis in lone actors suggests that it may be useful to distinguish socialized actors who have strong ties to structured extremist organizations from relatively socially isolated actors who claim, and even boast about, virtual affiliation to extremist groups. For the latter, the potential efficacy of mental health interventions should be considered. However, because of the risk of profiling, stigmatization of minorities, pathologizing social dissent, and resistance, clinical intervention may cause harm and should be carefully evaluated. Until the effectiveness of clinical interventions in reducing radical violence is improved through evaluative research, exchanges about existing clinical models can be useful to support practitioners in the field and provide initial insights about good and potentially harmful practices. The Quebec model of clinical services to mitigate violent radicalization (secondary and tertiary prevention) is structured around three pillars: multiple access points to facilitate outreach and decrease stigma; specialized teams to assess and formulate treatment plans based on existing best evidence in forensic, social, and cultural psychiatry; and collaborative involvement with primary care services, such as community mental health, education, and youth protection institutions, which are in charge of social integration and long-term management. Beyond the initial assessment, the program offers psychotherapy and/or psychiatric interventions services, including mentorship to foster clients’ social integration and life-skill development. Artistic programs offering a semi-structured, nonjudgmental environment, thus fostering self-expression and creativity, are very well received by youth. A multimedia pilot program involving young artists has been shown to provide them with alternative means of expressing their dissent. Three years on from its inception, the preliminary evaluation of the Quebec clinical model by its partners and clinicians suggests that it could be considered a promising approach to address the specific challenges of individuals who present as potential lone actors at high risk of violent radicalization. The model does not, however, appear to reach many members of extremist groups who do not present individual vulnerabilities. While initial signs are positive, a rigorous evaluation is warranted to establish the short, medium, and long-term efficacy of the model, and to eventually identify the key elements which may be transferable to other clinical settings. In 2020, a five-year evaluative research project began to examine these questions. It is important to consider that any intervention can be harmful if due attention is not paid to structural discrimination and violence stemming from associated marginalization and exclusion. Clinical care can in no way replace social justice, equity, and human rights—all key pillars in primary prevention against violent radicalization. In the meantime, however, providing empathy and care in the face of despair and rage may prove most beneficial in decreasing the risk of violent acts.
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23. Poverty-Sensitive Scorecards to Prioritize Lending and Grant Allocation with an Application in Central America
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Hernandez, Manuel A., Torero, Máximo, and Köhn, Doris, editor
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24. Moving toward a Greener China: Is China’s National Park Pilot Program a Solution?
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Gonghan Sheng, Heyuan Chen, Kalifi Ferretti-Gallon, John L. Innes, Zhongjun Wang, Yujun Zhang, and Guangyu Wang
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national park ,pilot program ,environmental sustainability ,governance ,economic development ,Agriculture - Abstract
National parks have been adopted for over a century to enhance the protection of valued natural landscapes in countries worldwide. For decades, China has emphasized the importance of economic growth over ecological health to the detriment of its protected areas. After decades of environmental degradation, dramatic loss of biodiversity, and increasing pressure from the public to improve and protect natural landscapes, China’s central government recently proposed the establishment of a pilot national park system to address these issues. This study provides an overview of the development of selected conventional protected areas (CPAs) and the ten newly established pilot national parks (PNPs). A literature review was conducted to synthesize the significant findings from previous studies, and group workshops were conducted to integrate expert knowledge. A qualitative analysis was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot national park system. The results of this study reveal that the PNP system could be a potential solution to the two outstanding issues facing CPAs, namely the economic prioritization over social and ecological considerations that causes massive ecological degradation, and the conflicting, overlapping, and inconsistent administrative and institutional structures that result in serious inefficiencies and conflicts.
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25. Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation – a Polish pilot program
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Edyta Majorczyk, Jacek Łuniewski, Anna Szczegielniak, Katarzyna Bogacz, and Jan Szczegielniak
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Population ,Disease ,Phase (combat) ,rehabilitation ,Quality of life (healthcare) ,medicine ,Pilot program ,physical therapy ,Intensive care medicine ,education ,Socioeconomic status ,physiotherapy ,education.field_of_study ,exercise therapy ,Rehabilitation ,business.industry ,covid-19 pandemic ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,General Medicine ,standard of care ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 ,business - Abstract
The current spread of SARS-CoV-2 indicates a long-term fight against the widespread and exponential increase in morbidity and mortality across the globe. A variety of non-pharmacological strategies to mitigate and suppress virus transmission have been investigated and introduced. Currently, emerging studies focus mostly on the management of hospital-treated patients in the acute phase of the disease, including the legitimacy of using physiotherapeutic procedures. However, current literature lacks guidelines for rehabilitation related to maintaining continuity and universality of the therapy after the end of the acute phase of the disease and discharge from hospital. The authors suggest implementing an immediate rehabilitation program in post-infection patients as data from previous epidemics of respiratory-related viral diseases shows that COVID-19 survivors should be expected to have impaired lung ventilation function, and reduced exercise tolerance and muscular weakness, and prolonged return to work and participation. It should be assumed that only the introduction of immediate recommendations for the implementation of rehabilitation procedures based on simple and well-known tests, as well as their obligatory regime, can contribute to the reduction of respiratory disability leading, in a short time, to infections recurrence and, in the long run, to a lower quality of life and socioeconomic burden on the population. This article presents a respiratory rehabilitation program for COVID-19 survivors, recommended by the Polish Society of Physiotherapy. This program was approved by the Polish Minister of Health and implemented as a pilot program at the Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, Poland. Med Pr. 2021;72(5):611–6
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26. Is a Video Worth a Thousand Words? Educating Preclinical Medical Students on Sterile Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving Virtually and In-Person
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Maxwell Braasch, Ashlie A Elver, Kevin Sykes, Peter DiPasco, Stefano Byer, Chad Tuchek, and Lisa Gilmer
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Medical education ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,education ,coronavirus ,medical students ,pilot projects ,Positive perception ,EXPOSE ,operating rooms ,Mentorship ,Realm ,Pilot program ,Statistical analysis ,Surgical education ,medical education ,Psychology ,Original Research - Abstract
Introduction. Programs that offer early exposure to surgery for medical students foster interest in and positive perceptions of surgery. The COVID-19 pandemic led to suspension of these activities at our institution, the University of Kansas School of Medicine. In response to the lack of virtual alternatives, a pilot virtual surgery enrichment program was implemented for first-year students in place of in-person surgical exposure. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of in-person and virtual-based surgical education programs to expose preclinical medical students about the surgical realm of medicine. Methods.First-year medical students participated in either a virtual (Group A) or in-person (Group B) week-long surgical enrichment program. Group assignments were dictated by COVID restrictions on each of our three medical school campuses: Salina, Wichita, and Kansas City. Pre- and post-surveys with a 14-question multiple-choice assessment of surgical knowledge were distributed to participants. Paired Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests and Mann-Whitney-U tests were used for statistical analysis. Results. There were 14 participants in Group A and 7 participants in Group B. Both groups improved significantly from pre- to post-assessment score. (Group A, p = 0.01; Group B, p = 0.04). There was no difference between groups in the magnitude of score improvement from pre- to post-assessment (p = 0.59). Conclusion. This pilot program demonstrated that virtual platforms can be a method to provide meaningful clinical experiences in surgery to preclinical medical students restricted from clinical activities. Further development of mentorship in virtual surgical programs and assessment of subjective experience is needed.
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27. Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura: Buscando la solución a problemas nacionales
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José Enrique Viton-Rubio, José Luis Macarlupú, Diego Fano-Sizgorich, Gustavo F. Gonzales, Roberto Alfonso-Accinelli, and Cinthya Vásquez-Velásquez
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combustibles sólidos ,Geography ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,Altitude ,Community model ,COVID-19 ,Pilot program ,anemia ,solid fuels (source ,Humanities ,Altura - Abstract
The Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura (IIA) was born 60 years ago with the creation of the Cayetano Heredia University (UPCH).It is oriented to the investigation of the adaptation and acclimatization to the altitude, and without pretending it to the solution of the national problems in health. The eradication of endemic goiter, the consolidation of the Tuberculosis Pilot Program and its expansion to a community model, the proposition that anemia in Peru is due to overdiagnosis by using an inadequate correction formula for height and a flat cut-off point for the children, knowing the beneficial effect of native plants such as maca, treatment for COVID-19 with second-indication drugs, damage to health from the use of traditional biomass stoves are some of the problems whose solutions have been born from his investigations, in addition to those found by his investigations on the problems of height. El Instituto de Investigaciones de Altura (IIA) nace hace 60 años con la creación de la Universidad Cayetano Heredia (UPCH). Está orientado a la investigación de la adaptación y aclimatación a la altura, y sin pretenderlo a la solución de los problemas nacionales en salud. La erradicación del bocio endémico, la consolidación del Programa Piloto de Tuberculosis y su expansión a un modelo comunitario, el plantear que la anemia en el Perú es por sobrediagnóstico al usar una inadecuada fórmula de corrección por la altura y un punto de corte plano para los niños, el conocer el efecto beneficioso de plantas originarias como la maca, el tratamiento para el COVID-19 con medicamentos en segunda indicación, el daño a la salud por el uso de cocinas tradicionales de biomasa son algunos de los problemas cuyas soluciones han nacido de sus investigaciones, además de las encontradas por sus investigaciones sobre los problemas de la altura.
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28. A Stepwise Approach to Inbound Passenger Management at a COVID-19 Temporary Medical Observation Site
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Di Wang, Hanhuan Yuan, Lina Zhou, Yongfang Zhang, Yin Zhang, Weiqun Liu, Jiaming Yao, and Ming Li
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Risk Management and Healthcare Policy ,2019-20 coronavirus outbreak ,observation ,room ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,Computer science ,pandemic ,screening ,Health Policy ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,COVID-19 ,airport ,Pandemic ,Dynamic management ,Commentary ,Pilot program ,Work flow ,Operations management ,Set (psychology) ,Stepwise approach - Abstract
Yongfang Zhang,1,* Di Wang,2,* Weiqun Liu,1 Yin Zhang,3 Lina Zhou,4 Hanhuan Yuan,5 Jiaming Yao,6 Ming Li7 1Department of Nursing, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, Peopleâs Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth Peopleâs Hospital, Shanghai, Peopleâs Republic of China; 3The Party and Government Office, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, Peopleâs Republic of China; 4Department of Publicity, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, Peopleâs Republic of China; 5Infectious Disease Control and Disinfection Management Section, Shanghai Pudong New Area Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fudan University Pudong Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shanghai, Peopleâs Republic of China; 6Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY, USA; 7Deanâs Office, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, Peopleâs Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ming LiShanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, 1500 W Zhouyuan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201318, Peopleâs Republic of ChinaTel +86 2168135590 Ext. 6001Fax +86 21-68135715Email liming1070@126.comJiaming YaoColumbia University School of Nursing, 560 W 168th Street, New York, NY, 10032, USATel +1-6463391188Email jy2349@cumc.columbia.eduObjective: To implement epidemic prevention among entry personnel, Shanghai has launched a number of Medical Observation Sites (Observation Site) for which high expectations are set. Ours is one such Observation Site.Methods: As part of a novel project, we did not have any previous experience to use as reference. Despite some challenges, we achieved satisfactory outcomes by establishing a stepwise approach to inbound passenger management, including the division of the working area of the Observation Site, dynamic management of the rooms, closed-loop management of the isolated personnel.Results: As of May 14, 2020, a total of 42 Observation Sites were operational in Pudong New Area. The following are the detailed descriptions of our Temporary Medical Observation Site set up and work flow.Conclusion: Early screening of inbound passengers as well as prompt and dynamic management of information about passengersâ close contacts play an active role in preventing an influx of cases. As a pilot program, we have a model that is effective despite some limitations.Keywords: COVID-19, observation, pandemic, screening, airport, room
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29. Strengthening Aquatic Health and Safety: How a Pilot Program Supported Local Health Departments in Updating Pool Codes
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Elijah Warren, Joseph P. Laco, Jacklyn M. Skaggs, Emily K. D'Angelo, Thomas Fink, Deise I. Galan, and Charles Kunsman
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Medical education ,Health Policy ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Humans ,Pilot program ,Pilot Projects ,Business ,Article ,Occupational safety and health - Published
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30. Advance Quantity Meal Preparation Pilot Program Improves Home-Cooked Meal Consumption, Cooking Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy
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John Gieng, Jamie Kubota, Shannon Mendez, and Adrianne M. Widaman
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Adult ,030309 nutrition & dietetics ,Group setting ,Medicine (miscellaneous) ,Pilot Projects ,030209 endocrinology & metabolism ,Toxicology ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,otorhinolaryngologic diseases ,Humans ,Medicine ,Pilot program ,Cooking ,Meals ,Consumption (economics) ,Self-efficacy ,0303 health sciences ,Meal ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,business.industry ,digestive, oral, and skin physiology ,technology, industry, and agriculture ,food and beverages ,Self Efficacy ,Attitude ,Meal preparation ,business - Abstract
Objective To evaluate the effects of a group-based Advance Quantity Meal Preparation (AQMP) program on the consumption of home-cooked meals, cooking attitudes, and self-efficacy in healthy adults. Methods Participants (n = 10) in a group setting prepared healthy meals weekly consisting of 10 entrees and 5 snacks for 6 weeks. A survey assessing cooking attitudes, cooking self-efficacy, and cooking behavior and consumption at 3 time points: preprogram, postprogram (T2), and 3 months postprogram (T3). Results The AQMP program increased the proportion of overall home-cooked meal consumption (T2, P = 0.03), home-cooked dinner consumption (T2, P = 0.04), cooking attitudes (T3, P = 0.01), and cooking self-efficacy (T2, P = 0.002). Conclusions and Implications This pilot study indicates that AQMP may increase home-cooked meal consumption, cooking attitudes, and cooking self-efficacy.
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31. O Programa Piloto Internacional de Proteção das Florestas Tropicais no Brasil (1993-2008): As primeiras estratégias da política ambiental e de desenvolvimento regional para a Amazônia Brasileira.
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Kohlhepp, Gerd
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The Pilot Program was an initiative of the Brazilian government, the G7 countries and the World Bank in international cooperation to conserve the Brazilian rain forests. Compatibility between ecological, economic and social interests should be proved, revaluing the natural legacy, production potentialities and the cultural diversity of the regional population. The subprograms concentrated on supporting sustainable production, implementation of protected areas, strengthening of regional public institutions, responsible for environmental management, support of scientific research and cooperation with NGOs. In spite of structural deficiencies, the Program was one of the most successful examples in conserving tropical rain forests and in sustainable use of natural resources. The Pilot Program stood for the beginning of a new phase of responsible environmental policy for the Amazon region, with social participation, public-private partnership and qualification of people and institutions in environmental management. After the conclusion of the Program which has fallen into oblivion in the meantime, the positive results should be much more considered in future environmental programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Changes in overdose knowledge and attitudes in an incarcerated sample of people living with HIV
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Megan K. Reed, Stephen E. Lankenau, Anne Siegler, Florence Momplaisir, Loni Philip Tabb, and Dorsche Krevitz
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Narcotic Antagonists ,Population ,Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ,030508 substance abuse ,HIV Infections ,Sample (statistics) ,medicine.disease_cause ,Health Professions (miscellaneous) ,Article ,Heroin ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Intervention (counseling) ,Naloxone ,medicine ,Humans ,Pilot program ,030212 general & internal medicine ,education ,Psychiatry ,education.field_of_study ,business.industry ,Prisoners ,Opioid-Related Disorders ,Mental health ,Attitude ,Drug Overdose ,0305 other medical science ,business ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present evaluation results. People exiting incarceration who use opioids are at an elevated risk for overdose following release. People living with HIV (PLWH) who use drugs are also at increased overdose risk. Overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) is an effective community-based intervention, but few OEND programs have been evaluated in a correctional setting and none have specifically targeted PLWH. Design/methodology/approach An OEND pilot program was implemented in the Philadelphia jail from December 2017 to June 2019. OEND was provided through an HIV case management program and naloxone given at release. Participants (n = 68) were assessed for changes in overdose knowledge and beliefs in their ability to respond to an overdose from baseline to one month later while still incarcerated. Other demographic variables were assessed via publicly available records and case manager chart abstraction. Findings A total of 120 incarcerated PLWH were OEND trained; 68 (56.7%) were still incarcerated one month later and received post-tests. The 68-person sample was predominantly male (79.4%) and Black (64.7%). One-fifth reported heroin use, a third reported cocaine use and nearly 2/3 reported use of any illegal drug on date of arrest. Among these 68, overdose knowledge and overdose attitudes improved significantly (p = 0.002 and p < 0.001, respectively). Originality/value OEND in correctional settings is feasible and knowledge and overdose attitudes improved significantly from baseline. OEND programs should be implemented within the general population of incarcerated people but, as with PLWH, can be extended to other vulnerable populations within correctional settings, such as persons with mental health conditions and a history of homelessness.
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33. A national pilot program for chronic diseases and health inequalities in South Korea
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Jihee Choi, Kyunghee Jung-Choi, Rangkyoung Ha, and Dongjin Kim
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Index (economics) ,Inequality ,Pilot program ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Pilot Projects ,Continuity of prescription medication ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Environmental health ,Republic of Korea ,Epidemiology ,medicine ,Area deprivation ,Humans ,Chronic disease management ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Medical prescription ,Socioeconomic status ,media_common ,Health inequality ,business.industry ,Public health ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Health Status Disparities ,Health equity ,Socioeconomic position ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Socioeconomic Factors ,Chronic Disease ,Biostatistics ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 ,business ,Research Article - Abstract
Background To achieve the health equity, it is important to reduce socioeconomic inequalities when managing chronic diseases. In South Korea, a pilot program for chronic diseases was implemented at the national level. This study aimed to examine its effect on socioeconomic inequalities in chronic disease management at the individual and regional levels. Methods Korean National Health Insurance data from September 2016 to October 2017 were used. Study subjects in the national pilot program for chronic diseases included 31,765 participants and 5,741,922 non-participants. The dependent variable was continuity of prescription medication. Socioeconomic position indicators were health insurance contribution level and the area deprivation index. Covariates were gender, age, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). A multilevel logistic regression model was used to address the effects at both the individual and regional levels. This is a cross-sectional study. Results Unlike the group of non-participants, the participants showed no inequality in prescription medication continuity according to individual-level socioeconomic position. However, continuity of prescription medication was higher among those in less deprived areas compared to those in more deprived areas in both the participation and non-participation groups. Conclusions This study found that the pilot program for chronic diseases at the least did not contribute to the worsening of health inequalities at the individual level in South Korea. However, there was a trend showing health inequalities based on the socioeconomic level of the area. These findings suggest that additional policy measures are needed to attain equality in the management of chronic diseases regardless of the regional socioeconomic position.
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34. In-home vascular testing program during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Robert F. Cuff, Grace Yu, and Jake Nicholson
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,Point-of-care testing ,030232 urology & nephrology ,MEDLINE ,Pilot Projects ,Review Article ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Patient experience ,Pandemic ,Humans ,Medicine ,Pilot program ,Vascular Diseases ,Aged ,Retrospective Studies ,Ultrasonography ,Aged, 80 and over ,Vascular imaging ,business.industry ,COVID-19 ,Retrospective cohort study ,Middle Aged ,Home Care Services ,Point-of-Care Testing ,Communicable Disease Control ,Emergency medicine ,Feasibility Studies ,Female ,Surgery ,Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine ,business - Abstract
This is a retrospective review of a pilot program to provide in home vascular testing to patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Results: Eighty-four patients underwent a total of 105 vascular imaging tests as part of the program. Two patients required hospitalization secondary to imaging findings. A description of the program, the results of the testing and patient experience with in-home vascular testing is discussed.
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35. Analysis of the Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR) Pilot Program for Approvals of New Molecular Entities
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Riddhi Virparia, Eric T.-K. Mui, and Catherine Feng
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Oncology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Computer science ,Center of excellence ,Pilot Projects ,Pharmacy ,Review ,030226 pharmacology & pharmacy ,01 natural sciences ,Real-Time Oncology Review ,Food and drug administration ,010104 statistics & probability ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Internal medicine ,medicine ,Pilot program ,Pharmacology (medical) ,0101 mathematics ,Prescription Drug User Fee Act ,Drug Approval ,Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) ,Marketing ,United States Food and Drug Administration ,business.industry ,Clinical study design ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Drug Approvals ,Timeline ,US Food and Drug Administration ,United States ,Pharmaceutical Preparations ,Oncology Center of Excellence ,Oncology drug ,business - Abstract
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) established the Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR) pilot program in 2017 to streamline the review process for oncology drug applications with the applicant and the Agency agreeing upon a piecemeal strategy and timeline for module components. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) review clock does not officially start until the final component is submitted. Participation requires careful planning of time and resources due to the multiple submissions and interactions with the FDA. Applicants must also meet certain criteria regarding the clinical trial design and development program to be eligible for RTOR. Publicly available databases (Drugs@FDA) and documents were searched for all RTOR applications, which revealed a total of 28 approved applications that participated from February 2018 to August 2020. Initial marketing applications were further reviewed to identify any potential advantages or limitations from participation in the pilot program. These four case studies demonstrated an individualized RTOR process reflecting the program’s pilot status. The FDA approved 3 out of the 4 applications approximately three to four months before the PDUFA goal date. The time savings is not guaranteed as other parts of the review may influence the overall timeline. However, the optional biweekly teleconferences increased communication and collaboration between the applicant and the FDA. The full impact of RTOR on applications remains undetermined as the number of approved applications that have participated in the pilot program is still relatively small. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43441-021-00296-7.
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36. Removing Barriers: A Confidential Opt-Out Mental Health Pilot Program for Internal Medicine Interns
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John G. Williams, W Cameron McGuire, Karen M. Chacko, Ajay Major, and Eleanor Floyd
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Mental Health Services ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Colorado ,Mental health program ,020205 medical informatics ,Total cost ,education ,Psychological intervention ,Pilot Projects ,Personal Satisfaction ,02 engineering and technology ,Health Services Accessibility ,Article ,Education ,Opt-out ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Physicians ,Internal medicine ,Internal Medicine ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,medicine ,Humans ,Pilot program ,Confidentiality ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Program Development ,health care economics and organizations ,business.industry ,Mental Disorders ,Internship and Residency ,General Medicine ,Mental health ,Education, Medical, Graduate ,Mental health care ,business ,Program Evaluation - Abstract
PROBLEM: There are significant barriers for resident physicians seeking mental health care, including lack of time, cost, and concerns about confidentiality. The authors sought to improve access to mental health resources by addressing these barriers through the development of a confidential opt-out mental health pilot program for interns and to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and resident satisfaction with the program. APPROACH: All internal medicine and internal medicine-pediatrics interns in the 2017–2018 residency class at the University of Colorado were enrolled in the confidential opt-out mental health program. Each intern was provided with an additional half-day off during their continuity clinic week, during which a mental health screening appointment at the campus health center with an in-network mental health provider was scheduled. All costs were covered by the residency program. An anonymous follow-up survey was sent to all interns to assess participation in the program and its perceived impact on their wellness. OUTCOMES: Appointments were made for 80 interns: 23 (29%) attended the appointment, 45 (56%) opted out in advance, and 12 (15%) were no-shows. The total cost of the program was $940 or $11.75 per intern. Of the 41 interns who responded to the survey, 35 (85%) agreed the program should continue next year. The majority of interns felt the program positively affected their wellness regardless of whether they attended the appointment. Of the 16 interns who attended the appointment and completed the survey, 4 (25%) reported receiving additional mental health referrals or follow-up appointments. NEXT STEPS: This confidential opt-out mental health pilot program for interns was feasible, relatively low cost and simple to implement, and had positive impacts on self-reported wellness. Further study of interventions that remove barriers to accessing mental health care for residents is urgently needed.
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37. Opportunities and challenges for applying model‐informed drug development approaches to gene therapies
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Kimberly Schultz, Artur Belov, Richard A. Forshee, and Million A. Tegenge
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Technology Assessment, Biomedical ,Process management ,Process (engineering) ,MEDLINE ,Reviews ,RM1-950 ,Immunotherapy, Adoptive ,Models, Biological ,Food and drug administration ,Drug Development ,Product reviews ,Humans ,Pilot program ,Computer Simulation ,Pharmacokinetics ,Pharmacology (medical) ,Prescription Drug User Fee Act ,Oncolytic Virotherapy ,business.industry ,Genetic Therapy ,Mini‐Review ,Dependovirus ,Treatment Outcome ,Drug development ,Research Design ,Modeling and Simulation ,New product development ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,Business ,Safety - Abstract
As part of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI commitments, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) are conducting a model‐informed drug development (MIDD) pilot program. Sponsor(s) who apply and are selected will be granted meetings that aim to facilitate the application of MIDD approaches throughout the product development lifecycle and the regulatory process. Due to their complex mechanisms of action and limited clinical experience, cell and gene therapies have the potential to benefit from the application of MIDD methods, which may facilitate their safety and efficacy evaluations. Leveraging data that are generated from all stages of drug development into appropriate modeling and simulation techniques that inform decisions remains challenging. Additional discussions regarding the application of quantitative modeling approaches to drug development decisions, such as through the MIDD pilot program, may be crucial for both the sponsor(s) and regulatory review teams. Here, we share some perspectives on the opportunities and challenges for utilizing MIDD approaches for product review, which we hope will encourage investigators to publish their experiences and application of MIDD in gene therapy product development.
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- 2021
38. Evaluation of the Small Changes, Healthy Habits Pilot Program: Its Influence on Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors of Adults in Louisiana
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Praja Adhikari and Elizabeth Gollub
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0301 basic medicine ,Gerontology ,Nutrition Education ,lcsh:BF1-990 ,Physical activity ,Healthy eating ,Sitting ,Affect (psychology) ,Nutrition facts label ,lifestyle program ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Developmental and Educational Psychology ,Pilot program ,community-based ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Goal setting ,Applied Psychology ,030109 nutrition & dietetics ,lcsh:Public aspects of medicine ,Brief Report ,nutrition education ,lcsh:RA1-1270 ,healthy eating ,Clinical Psychology ,lcsh:Psychology ,Psychology - Abstract
The community-based Small Changes, Healthy Habits (SCHH) program was developed to teach skills and techniques to help adults in Louisiana make and maintain small behavioral changes in their food selection, preparation, and consumption, and in physical activity routines. The content of this four-week program included habit formation and goal setting techniques; physical activity guidance; strategies for a healthier home food environment; a grocery store tour focused on label reading for healthier food selections; basic knife and cooking skills. The program was piloted at ten sites throughout the state. A survey with 14 core items was applied before and after the program to evaluate participant acquisition of skills and behaviors associated with topic areas. A total of 47 participants provided complete data sets. Post-program, these participants reported increased confidence in preparing healthy meals at home (p = 0.04); changes in fats (p = 0.03) and salt (p = 0.01) intake; increased frequency of reading nutrition labels (32%); decreased frequency of meals eaten outside the home (Improvement Index = 0.27); and decreased time/day spent sitting (p < 0.05). These short-term results suggest that the SCHH program has potential to positively affect healthy eating and to reduce sedentary behaviors, both of which are fundamental to good health and wellness.
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- 2021
39. Report of a Pilot Program Using a Milk-Free Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Made From Soya, Maize, and Sorghum to Treat Severe Acute Malnutrition
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Slyvester Kathumba, Khataza Chawanda, Wakako Tsuchida, and Theresa Banda
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Malawi ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Geography, Planning and Development ,Severe Acute Malnutrition ,Pilot Projects ,Zea mays ,Animals ,Humans ,Medicine ,Pilot program ,Child ,Intensive care medicine ,Sorghum ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,biology ,business.industry ,Malnutrition ,Infant ,biology.organism_classification ,Milk ,Treatment Outcome ,Therapeutic food ,Fast Foods ,Ready to use ,Soybeans ,business ,Food Science - Abstract
Background: Globally, ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) with peanut and milk as the primary source of protein is used to treat children having severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Valid Nutrition in collaboration with Ajinomoto Co., Inc has developed a nonmilk RUTF from soybean, maize, and sorghum (SMS-RUTF) and demonstrated its efficacy. Objective: To pilot SMS-RUTF in treatment of SAM within Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program in Malawi, Africa. Methods and Findings: This was implemented from January to July 2018 and its performance was based on the SPHERE criteria and Ministry of Health CMAM guidelines. A total of 742 children were treated with SMS-RUTF. Of these, 94.5% (95% CI: 92.6-96.0) were successfully discharged to supplementary feeding program (SFP) with middle upper arm circumference (MUAC) ≥115 mm or directly to their homes with MUAC ≥125 mm; 3.6% (95% CI: 2.4-5.3) defaulted, 1.9 % (95% CI: 1.0-2.1) died, and 0.0% nonresponders. Analysis of 222 children who were discharged home with MUAC ≥125 mm gave a recovery rate of 88.3% (95% CI: 88.3-92.2), a defaulter rate of 6.8 % (95% CI: 3.8-10.9), a mortality rate of 1.3% (95% CI: 0.3-3.9), and a nonresponders rate of 1.8% (95% CI: 0.5-4.5). These outcomes exceed SPHERE minimum performance standards. The mean (standard deviation) length of stay of children discharged to SFP and discharged directly home were 42.0 (20.9) and 46.1 (21.1) days, respectively. These outcomes are within the recommended average duration of Conclusion: The pilot CMAM program using SMS-RUTF recipe that contains no milk or peanuts achieved SPHERE minimum standards. Based on this evidence, SMS-RUTF should be encouraged for treatment of SAM in children between 6 and 59 months in routine CMAM programs in Malawi and globally.
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- 2021
40. Evaluation of a Transportation Incentive Program for Affordable Housing Residents
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John MacArthur, Nathan McNeil, Kelly Rodgers, and Huijun Tan
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Finance ,050210 logistics & transportation ,Transportation planning ,business.industry ,Mechanical Engineering ,05 social sciences ,Launched ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,021107 urban & regional planning ,02 engineering and technology ,Incentive ,Public transport ,0502 economics and business ,Affordable housing ,Pilot program ,Incentive program ,Business ,Civil and Structural Engineering - Abstract
This study looks at initial results from the Transportation Wallet for Residents of Affordable Housing pilot program launched by the City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation. The program provides a set of transportation incentives for low-income participants, including a US$308 prepaid Visa card that could be applied to public transit or other transportation services, a free bike share membership, and access to discounted rates on several services. A survey was conducted with the program’s participants (278 total responses) to understand how they used the Transportation Wallet and how the program helped them use different transport modes to get around. The main findings include: (1) The financial support of this program encouraged some participants to use new mobility services (including Uber/Lyft, bike share, and e-scooter) that they had never used before; (2) the program increased access for participants, helping them make more trips and, for some, get to places they otherwise could not have gone; and (3) transportation fairs, where participants could learn about services and talk to providers, promoted both mode sign-up and mode usage, particularly for new mobility services and a reduced fare transit program. The survey results also point to some opportunities to improve the program. Participant feedback suggests that transportation agencies do more to streamline and educate participants on how to use new mobility services and coordinate different service providers to optimize seamless services for participants. The paper provides insights into the implementation and effectiveness of a transportation financial incentive program for low-income populations.
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- 2021
41. Asesoramiento genético a una portadora asintomática de DMD: Primer caso reportado en el Sistema de Salud Pública del Perú
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Victoria Marca, Francia Huaman-Dianderas, Ricardo Fujita, Maria Luisa Guevara-Fujita, Maryenela Illanes-Manrique, Miguel Inca-Martinez, Mario Cornejo-Olivas, and Jeny Bazalar-Montoya
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Duchenne muscular dystrophy ,Genetic counseling ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Disease ,medicine.disease ,Family planning ,Family medicine ,medicine ,Pilot program ,Family history ,Inheritance ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,business ,Asymptomatic carrier ,media_common - Abstract
La distrofia muscular de Duchenne (DMD) es una distrofinopatía rápidamente progresiva con herencia ligada al cromosoma X. Este reporte describe el caso de una mujer con historia familiar de hermano y sobrinos con DMD, que acudió a consulta para orientación e información sobre riesgos inherentes a una eventual planificación familiar. Le propusimos participar en un programa piloto de asesoramiento genético para determinar su estado de portador o no de la variante causal de DMD en la familia. Esta primera experiencia ilustra la importancia de tener un programa de asesoramiento genético para el diagnóstico de portadores asintomáticos de enfermedades neurogenéticas en regiones con bajos recursos. Se incluyen reflexiones y comentarios sobre aspectos positivos y retos presentados durante el proceso, las políticas de apoyo presente y futuro para el afronte de los complejos problemas planteados por éste y similares diagnósticos.
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- 2021
42. Innovation, Entrepreneurial Skills and Ethics: The Impact of a Pilot Program on Students in European Union Aged 13 - 15
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Thomas Babalis and Konstantina Tsoli
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Training curriculum ,Medical education ,Entrepreneurship ,media_common.quotation_subject ,General Medicine ,Vocational education ,media_common.cataloged_instance ,Pilot program ,European union ,Creativity technique ,Psychology ,Empowerment ,Educational program ,media_common - Abstract
In the European Commission’s policy, entrepreneurship has emerged as the main responsibility of European education and special attention has been given to the development of entrepreneurial skills, such as critical and creative thinking, problem solving, decision making, innovation, risk-taking, etc. The purpose of this study is to present the impact of “ETHICSBOARD”, a 6-month pilot training course, designed in 2019 to teach entrepreneurial concepts accompanied with ethical practices, to school students aged 13 - 15 in Greece, Spain and Portugal. The training curriculum and learning materials were developed on six basic areas (personal empowerment, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making and problem solving, entrepreneurship and vocational training, Project-Based Learning and school-family-community partnerships), which were based on innovative, learner-centered pedagogical approaches and creative techniques. Specifically, one hundred and eighteen (118) students completed a questionnaire, developed by the researchers, before and after the implementation of the pilot course, in order to identify any changes in their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards ethics and entrepreneurship. The results showed that in the post-measure, compared to the pre-measure, the students showed higher mean values in many of the variables examined. Implications for policy, practice, and research are also explored.
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- 2021
43. Perspective on model‐informed drug development
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Lawrence J. Lesko
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Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling ,Process management ,United States Food and Drug Administration ,business.industry ,RM1-950 ,Population pharmacokinetics ,Models, Biological ,United States ,Food and drug administration ,Drug Development ,Drug development ,Modeling and Simulation ,Perspective ,Humans ,Pilot program ,Medicine ,Computer Simulation ,Pharmacokinetics ,Pharmacology (medical) ,Regulatory science ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,business ,Prescription Drug User Fee Act ,Perspectives - Abstract
Model‐informed drug development (MIDD) is a process intended to expedite drug development, enhance regulatory science, and produce benefits for patients. Quantitative modeling and simulation—principally by population pharmacokinetics (PK), exposure–response, and physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) analysis—is the technology that provides the capability to deploy MIDD across a range of applications. MIDD was codified in the 2017 Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization 1 (PDUFA VI, 2018–2022) and a performance goal was a MIDD pilot program to hold 2 to 4 industry–U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) paired meetings quarterly through 2022.
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- 2021
44. Current Status and Problems of National Diabetes Care
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Seak Ki Yun
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Diabetes mellitus ,Family medicine ,Pilot program ,Medicine ,Primary care ,Current (fluid) ,business ,medicine.disease - Published
- 2020
45. The Track One Pilot Program: Who benefits from prioritized patent examination?
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Mike Horia Teodorescu and Jeffrey M. Kuhn
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Economics and Econometrics ,Entrepreneurship ,Engineering management ,Strategy and Management ,Pilot program ,Business ,Business and International Management ,Track (rail transport) - Published
- 2020
46. Ineligible Anyway: Evidence on the Barriers to Pell Eligibility for Prisoners in the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program in Pennsylvania Prisons
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Nicolette K. Bell, Michele Sheets, Jordan M. Hyatt, Sarah Tahamont, Benjamin Pheasant, and Jennifer Lafferty
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medicine.medical_specialty ,050901 criminology ,05 social sciences ,social sciences ,humanities ,Pathology and Forensic Medicine ,Prison education ,Political science ,Family medicine ,medicine ,Pilot program ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,0509 other social sciences ,Law ,health care economics and organizations ,050104 developmental & child psychology - Abstract
Since the mid-1990s scholars, practitioners and policy-makers have consistently identified the ban on Pell eligibility for prisoners as the primary cause for the decline of post-secondary education programs in prisons nationwide. In 2015, the Second Chance Pell (SCP) pilot program authorized reinstatement of Pell eligibility for prisoners with the goal of providing post-secondary educational opportunities in prisons. However, SCP programs used fewer than half of the available Pell grants in the first three years of the program. We analyze novel data from a sample of individuals in Pennsylvania prisons to estimate population-level eligibility for SCP. We find demand in excess and uptake far below availability, which is a consequence of multiple barriers to eligibility. In the absence of significant reforms designed to address collateral ineligibility for Pell grants among the population of incarcerated individuals, there will be systematically low utilization of Pell-funded higher education programming in prisons.
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- 2020
47. The Personal Identity of Gifted Adolescents in the Social Environment
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business.industry ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Socialization ,Identity (social science) ,Developmental psychology ,Personal development ,Empirical research ,Gifted Adolescents ,Multidisciplinary approach ,Personal identity ,Pilot program ,business ,Psychology ,media_common - Abstract
The author suggests that the practical problems of gifted children are frequently connected with their tendency to untimely address socialization issues. Socialization is increasingly connected with the processes of self-development, self-realization, self-assertion and self-determination of a child, as well as with the spheres of identity and social relationships. An empirical study of gifted adolescents’ personal identity is presented in the article. The study was conducted in the Multidisciplinary School for Gifted Schoolchildren at Kostroma State University as part of a pilot program for personal development support of gifted schoolchildren. The results include the definition of self-identification characteristics of gifted adolescents, including their identification with the group and the community. The psychological and pedagogical correction methods are proposed to support the process of self-identification in gifted adolescents.
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- 2020
48. ACTION RESEARCH ON EXAMINING PROCESS FOR UTILIZATION OF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
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Kyoko Yamaga and Masaya Ueno
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Process management ,Computer science ,Process (engineering) ,Architecture ,Pilot program ,Building and Construction ,Space (commercial competition) ,Action research - Published
- 2020
49. Outcomes from the medication assisted treatment pilot program for adults with opioid use disorders in rural Colorado
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Paul F. Cook, Nancy Beste, Mary Weber, Ursula Hollins, Andrea Alvarez, Claudia R. Amura, and Tanya R. Sorrell
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Adult ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Colorado ,Pain ,Pilot Projects ,Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder ,Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology ,medicine ,Pilot program ,Humans ,Rural ,HV1-9960 ,business.industry ,Opioid use ,Research ,Community settings ,Health Policy ,Opioid-Related Disorders ,Buprenorphine ,Analgesics, Opioid ,Psychiatry and Mental health ,Family medicine ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 ,business ,Patient centered outcomes - Abstract
Background As Colorado ranked among the top nationally in non-medical use of opioids, a pilot medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) program was developed to increase the number of NPs and PAs providing MOUD in order to bring this evidence- based treatment to 2 counties showing disproportionally high opioid overdose deaths. Over the first 18 months, the MOUD Pilot Program led to 15 new health care providers receiving MOUD waiver training and 1005 patients receiving MOUD from the 3 participating organizations. Here we evaluate patient centered clinical and functional outcomes of the pilot MOUD program implemented in 2 rural counties severely affected by the opioid crisis. Methods Under state-funded law (Colorado Senate Bill 17–074), three rural agencies submitted de-identified patient-level data at baseline (N = 1005) and after 6 months of treatment (N = 190, 25%) between December 2017 and January 2020. The Addiction Severity Index, PhQ9 and GAD-7 with McNemar-Bowker, and Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests analysis were used to measure patient outcomes across after participation in the program. . Results Patients in treatment reported using less heroin (52.1% vs 20.4%), opioids (22.3% vs 11.0%), and alcohol (28.6% vs 13.1%, all P P = 0.04), less frequency of disability (8.69 vs. 6.51, P = 0.02), symptoms (29.8% vs 21.3%), pain (67.5% to 53.6), worry (45.3% vs 62.3%), anxiety (49.7% vs 23.2%), depression (54.1% vs 23.3%, all P Conclusions This study shows decreased substance use, improved physical and mental health, and reduced symptoms after 6 months of MOUD. Although more research on retention and long-term effects is needed, data shows improved health outcomes after 6 months of MOUD. Lessons learned from implementing this pilot program informed program expansion into other rural areas in need to address some of Colorado’ major public health crises.
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- 2022
50. Pilot program. A study of asymmetric aemantic relationships in citizens' political assemblies
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Camus, Zoé
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Capacidad de transformación ,Inestability ,Pilot program ,Capacity for transformation ,Asymmetric relations ,Semantics of interactions ,Semántica de las interacciones ,Political citizens assemblies ,3 - Ciencias sociales::32 - Política [CDU] ,Dynamic construction ,Construcción dinámica ,Asambleas ciudadanas políticas ,Relaciones asimétricas ,Inestabilidad ,Programa piloto ,8- Lingüística y literatura::81 - Lingüística y lenguas [CDU] - Abstract
Este artículo propone una respuesta semántica posible frente a la constatación de la desigualdad de los efectos producidos por las intervenciones discursivas que surgen en las interacciones, concentrándose en el caso de las asambleas ciudadanas políticas. Se mostrará que ciertas entidades semánticas adquieren un rol central en la evolución de las asambleas, participando de manera estructurante a la organización general de su espacio semántico. Este estudio será llevado a cabo a través del análisis de dos asambleas provenientes del pueblo andaluz de Marinaleda y del partido político francés el NPA (Nuevo Partido Anticapitalista). This article proposes a possible semantic response to the inequality of the effects produced by the discursive interventions that arise in interactions, concentrating on the case of political citizens' assemblies. It will be shown that certain semantic entities acquire a central role in the evolution of the assemblies, structurally participating in the general organization of their semantic space. This study will be carried out through the analysis of two assemblies from the Andalusian town of Marinaleda and the French political party “NPA” (New Anti-Capitalist Party).
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- 2022
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