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  1. Article: Why I Chose to Become a Mentor and Why You Should, Too.

    Strait, Marilyn

    Imprint

    2015  Volume 62, Issue 2, Page(s) 40–42

    MeSH term(s) Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate ; Humans ; Mentors ; Students, Nursing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019908-9
    ISSN 0019-3062
    ISSN 0019-3062
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  2. Article ; Online: Trends in Varenicline Use for Tobacco Cessation, and Their Implications.

    Khan, Zarrmein / Harris, Jeffrey R / Dearden, Luke / Strait, Michelle / Treend, Katie / Glesmann, Heidi / Carlini, Beatriz H

    Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA

    2024  , Page(s) 102102

    Abstract: Background: Tobacco use remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Varenicline is a preferred medication for tobacco cessation, and a prior report in the literature showed its use fell dramatically after the voluntary recall of Chantix (name-brand ... ...

    Abstract Background: Tobacco use remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Varenicline is a preferred medication for tobacco cessation, and a prior report in the literature showed its use fell dramatically after the voluntary recall of Chantix (name-brand varenicline) in July 2021.
    Objectives: Working with data on prescriptions for varenicline and nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT), we studied use from 2018 to 2023 to determine if varenicline use had recovered or if there had been a compensatory increase in NRT use.
    Methods: Data are yearly from state employees and their dependents who were aged >18 years and were health-insurance beneficiaries of the Washington Public Employees Benefits Board from July 2018 through June 2023. Data include numbers of tobacco users and numbers of prescriptions filled.
    Results: The 5-year prevalence of tobacco use among 224,816 beneficiaries was 4.6%. The percentage of tobacco users who filled a prescription for varenicline fell from highs of 9.5% and 9.6% in the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 year to lows of 5.3% and 6.4% in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 years. For nicotine replacement therapy, prescriptions rose modestly over the 5 years, from 4.5% in 2018-2019 to 6.0% in 2022-2023.
    Discussion: Varenicline use dropped after the voluntary recall of Chantix by Pfizer in mid-2021 and has not returned to pre-recall levels.
    Conclusion: Pharmacists and other clinicians should address this drop, in addition to addressing longer-term challenges to increasing varenicline use; these include the requirement for a prescription and the black-box warning by the Food and Drug Administration, rescinded in 2016.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2118585-2
    ISSN 1544-3450 ; 1544-3191 ; 1086-5802
    ISSN (online) 1544-3450
    ISSN 1544-3191 ; 1086-5802
    DOI 10.1016/j.japh.2024.102102
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  3. Article ; Online: Ex Vivo Electrochemical Monitoring of Cholinergic Signaling in the Mouse Colon Using an Enzyme-Based Biosensor.

    Henderson, Skye / Strait, Madison / Fernandes, Roxanne / Xu, Hui / Galligan, James J / Swain, Greg M

    ACS chemical neuroscience

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 18, Page(s) 3460–3471

    Abstract: Cholinergic signaling, i.e., neurotransmission mediated by acetylcholine, is involved in a host of physiological processes, including learning and memory. Cholinergic dysfunction is commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer' ...

    Abstract Cholinergic signaling, i.e., neurotransmission mediated by acetylcholine, is involved in a host of physiological processes, including learning and memory. Cholinergic dysfunction is commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. In the gut, acetylcholine acts as an excitatory neuromuscular signaler to mediate smooth muscle contraction, which facilitates peristaltic propulsion. Gastrointestinal dysfunction has also been associated with Alzheimer's disease. This research focuses on the preparation of an electrochemical enzyme-based biosensor to monitor cholinergic signaling in the gut and its application for measuring electrically stimulated acetylcholine release in the mouse colon ex vivo. The biosensors were prepared by platinizing Pt microelectrodes through potential cycling in a potassium hexachloroplatinate (IV) solution to roughen the electrode surface and improve adhesion of the multienzyme film. These electrodes were then modified with a permselective poly(
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Acetylcholine ; Acetylcholinesterase ; Alzheimer Disease ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; Reproducibility of Results ; Cholinesterase Inhibitors ; Choline ; Colon
    Chemical Substances Acetylcholine (N9YNS0M02X) ; Acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7) ; Hydrogen Peroxide (BBX060AN9V) ; Cholinesterase Inhibitors ; Choline (N91BDP6H0X)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ISSN 1948-7193
    ISSN (online) 1948-7193
    DOI 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00337
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  4. Article ; Online: Opportunities to Improve Tobacco Control for State Agency Employees.

    Kava, Christine M / Strait, Michelle / Treend, Katie / Vu, Thuy / Hannon, Peggy A / Harris, Jeffrey R

    Journal of occupational and environmental medicine

    2023  Volume 65, Issue 11, Page(s) e710–e716

    Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study is to explore tobacco-related knowledge and perceptions at Washington State (WA) agencies.: Methods: The study used a cross-sectional employee survey and qualitative focus groups with managers/supervisors. We produced ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The aim of the study is to explore tobacco-related knowledge and perceptions at Washington State (WA) agencies.
    Methods: The study used a cross-sectional employee survey and qualitative focus groups with managers/supervisors. We produced descriptive statistics to examine differences in awareness and perceptions of tobacco-control efforts among employees and conducted a rapid thematic analysis of focus group data.
    Results: Of employees, only 18% with a history of tobacco use had used their agency's cessation benefits. Employees who did not use tobacco and who had higher education had more favorable attitudes toward tobacco-control efforts. In the focus groups, manager/supervisors described limited tobacco cessation promotion at their agency, barriers to tobacco control implementation, and concerns about the perceived effectiveness of additional tobacco-control efforts.
    Conclusions: State agencies should increase promotion of tobacco control policies and programs to increase awareness and reduce disparities in tobacco use.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Tobacco Control ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Promotion ; Workplace ; Tobacco Use Cessation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1223932-x
    ISSN 1536-5948 ; 1076-2752
    ISSN (online) 1536-5948
    ISSN 1076-2752
    DOI 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002955
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  5. Article ; Online: Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Employees' Workplace Health Promotion Preferences.

    Hammerback, Kristen / Strait, Michelle / Kohn, Marlana J / Garcia, Cinthya / Harris, Jeffrey R / Hannon, Peggy A

    American journal of health promotion : AJHP

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 2, Page(s) 238–241

    Abstract: Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to profound changes in the workplace as well as increases in stress, missed preventive care, and other health concerns. There is limited research since the onset of the pandemic on employees' primary health ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to profound changes in the workplace as well as increases in stress, missed preventive care, and other health concerns. There is limited research since the onset of the pandemic on employees' primary health concerns and their willingness to engage with workplace health promotion (WHP) programs to address these needs. We conducted this survey about employees' current health priorities as a first step to exploring whether WHP programs need to evolve to be responsive to employees' needs at this stage of the pandemic.
    Design: National cross-sectional survey.
    Setting: United States, April 29-May 5, 2022.
    Subjects: 2053 Americans employed part or full time.
    Measures: 17-item online survey assessing demographics, health priorities, and impact of the pandemic on health.
    Analysis: Descriptive statistics, SPSS Version 19.
    Results: Employees' most common health concerns included work/life balance and stress (each cited by 55%). Nearly half (46%) said their health or well-being was affected by the pandemic; within this group, the most common concerns were stress (66%), anxiety (61%), sleep (49%), and depression (48%). Almost all (94%) indicated they would be open to receiving support from their employers.
    Conclusion: This research is a first step in learning about employees' current health priorities and how they may have changed. WHP researchers and practitioners can determine how their programs align with current priorities. Our future research will explore employees' preferences, heath behaviors, and their current workplace environments in more depth.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; United States/epidemiology ; Pandemics ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Workplace ; Health Promotion ; Occupational Health ; Working Conditions
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 645160-3
    ISSN 2168-6602 ; 0890-1171
    ISSN (online) 2168-6602
    ISSN 0890-1171
    DOI 10.1177/08901171231185765
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  6. Article ; Online: Association Between Postdischarge Medical Oncology Follow-Up Appointments and Downstream Health Care Use: A Single-Institution Experience.

    Xiang, Jenny / Chow, Ronald / Reynoso, Alexandra / Carafeno, Tracy / Deshpande, Hari / Strait, Michael / Prsic, Elizabeth

    JCO oncology practice

    2022  Volume 18, Issue 9, Page(s) e1466–e1474

    Abstract: Purpose: There is limited understanding of the role of postdischarge medical oncology follow-up during care transition periods. Our study describes the care transition patterns and the association between postdischarge medical oncology appointments and ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: There is limited understanding of the role of postdischarge medical oncology follow-up during care transition periods. Our study describes the care transition patterns and the association between postdischarge medical oncology appointments and downstream health care use at a tertiary academic center.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 25,135 medical oncology admissions between 2018 and 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. We examined the association between postdischarge medical oncology appointment timing with 30-day all-cause readmissions and emergency department (ED) visits using multivariable logistic regression models and propensity score-matched analyses.
    Results: Compared with admissions without appointment within 30 days, admissions with postdischarge medical oncology appointment within 30 days were associated with lower rates of all-cause 30-day readmission (odds ratio [OR] = 0.56, 95% CI, 0.52 to 0.59;
    Conclusion: Timely postdischarge medical oncology appointments were associated with significantly lower likelihood of 30-day readmission and ED visits, suggesting a potential role for postdischarge follow-up as an intervention to decrease health care use.
    MeSH term(s) Aftercare ; Delivery of Health Care ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Medical Oncology ; Patient Discharge ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3028198-2
    ISSN 2688-1535 ; 2688-1527
    ISSN (online) 2688-1535
    ISSN 2688-1527
    DOI 10.1200/OP.21.00868
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  7. Article ; Online: Association of palliative care and hospital outcomes among solid tumour oncology inpatients.

    Im, James Hb / Chow, Ronald / Novosel, Madison / Xiang, Jenny / Strait, Michael / Rao, Vinay / Kapo, Jennifer / Zimmermann, Camilla / Prsic, Elizabeth

    BMJ supportive & palliative care

    2023  

    Abstract: Objectives: We aimed to explore the association between receiving an inpatient palliative care consultation and hospital outcomes, including in-hospital death, intensive care unit (ICU) use, discharge to hospice, 30-day readmissions and 30-day emergency ...

    Abstract Objectives: We aimed to explore the association between receiving an inpatient palliative care consultation and hospital outcomes, including in-hospital death, intensive care unit (ICU) use, discharge to hospice, 30-day readmissions and 30-day emergency department (ED) visits.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of Yale New Haven Hospital medical oncology admissions from January 2018 through December 2021, with and without inpatient palliative care consultations. Hospital outcome data were extracted from medical records and operationalised as binary. Multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate ORs for the association between number of inpatient palliative care consultations and hospital outcomes.
    Results: Our sample included 19 422 patients. Age, Rothman Index, site of malignancy, length of stay, discharge to hospice, ICU admissions, hospital death and readmissions within 30 days differed significantly between patients who received versus did not receive a palliative care consultation. On multivariable analysis, receiving one additional palliative care consultation was significantly associated with higher odds of hospital death (adjusted OR=1.15, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.17) and discharge to hospice (adjusted OR = 1.23, 95% CI 1.20 to 1.26), and lower odds of ICU admission (adjusted OR=0.94, 95% CI 0.92 to 0.97). There was no significant association between palliative care consultations and readmission within 30 days or with ED visits within 30 days.
    Conclusion: Inpatients receiving palliative care had increased likelihood of hospital death. However, when controlling for significant differences in patient presentation, patients had nearly 25% greater odds of discharge to hospice and less odds to transition to ICU level of care.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2045-4368
    ISSN (online) 2045-4368
    DOI 10.1136/spcare-2023-004207
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  8. Article ; Online: By the Seat of Our Pants: the Experience of Small Businesses in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Washington State, March-October 2020.

    Hannon, Peggy A / Hammerback, Kristen / Kava, Christine M / Bravo-Acevedo, Perla / Strait, Michelle / Harris, Jeffrey R

    Preventing chronic disease

    2022  Volume 19, Page(s) E14

    Abstract: Introduction: Most US businesses are small, yet they employ almost half of the nation's workforce. Literature is limited about how small employers (those with 20-250 employees) have made decisions about operating their businesses during the COVID-19 ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Most US businesses are small, yet they employ almost half of the nation's workforce. Literature is limited about how small employers (those with 20-250 employees) have made decisions about operating their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. We sought to learn how employers made these decisions, what information sources they used, what information they wanted, and to what extent they worked with or used information from their local health department.
    Methods: We conducted qualitative, semistructured interviews with 26 employers in Washington State, from August through October 2020. Employers were recruited from 7 counties (4 urban and 3 rural) that were experiencing either higher or lower COVID-19 case rates than Washington State overall.
    Results: Employers relied heavily on national government resources to make decisions about how to operate their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Few employers had relationships with or turned to their local health departments for information or support. Employers wanted information about COVID-19 safety that was specific to their business operations and industry. Employers also described the emotional toll of COVID-19 and the challenge of trying to make high-stakes decisions with rapidly evolving information.
    Conclusion: Small employers showed little awareness of their local health departments and the information and assistance they could provide. Local health departments could increase their visibility and build relationships with small employers by partnering with them on value-added services such as workplace health promotion. Establishing these relationships could support more rapid collaboration between local health departments and small employers during future public health crises.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; Humans ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Small Business ; Washington/epidemiology ; Workplace
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 2135684-1
    ISSN 1545-1151 ; 1545-1151
    ISSN (online) 1545-1151
    ISSN 1545-1151
    DOI 10.5888/pcd19.210366
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  9. Article ; Online: Reproducibility in Human-Robot Interaction: Furthering the Science of HRI.

    Gunes, Hatice / Broz, Frank / Crawford, Chris S / der Pütten, Astrid Rosenthal-von / Strait, Megan / Riek, Laurel

    Current robotics reports

    2022  Volume 3, Issue 4, Page(s) 281–292

    Abstract: Purpose of review: To discuss the current state of reproducibility of research in human-robot interaction (HRI), challenges specific to the field, and recommendations for how the community can support reproducibility.: Recent findings: As in related ... ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: To discuss the current state of reproducibility of research in human-robot interaction (HRI), challenges specific to the field, and recommendations for how the community can support reproducibility.
    Recent findings: As in related fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and psychology, improving research reproducibility is key to the maturation of the body of scientific knowledge in the field of HRI. The ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction introduced a theme on Reproducibility of HRI to their technical program in 2020 to solicit papers presenting reproductions of prior research or artifacts supporting research reproducibility.
    Summary: This review provides an introduction to the topic of research reproducibility for HRI and describes the state of the art in relation to the HRI 2020 Reproducibility theme. As a highly interdisciplinary field that involves work with technological artifacts, there are unique challenges to reproducibility in HRI. Biases in research evaluation and practice contribute to challenges in supporting reproducibility, and the training of researchers could be changed to encourage research reproduction. The authors propose a number of solutions for addressing these challenges that can serve as guidelines for the HRI community and related fields.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2662-4087
    ISSN (online) 2662-4087
    DOI 10.1007/s43154-022-00094-5
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  10. Article ; Online: Partnerships to expand worksite wellness programs - A qualitative analysis of state and local health department perspectives.

    Kava, Christine M / Strait, Michelle / Brown, Meagan C / Hammerback, Kristen / Harris, Jeffrey R / Alongi, Jeanne / Hannon, Peggy A

    Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing

    2022  Volume 59, Page(s) 469580221092822

    Abstract: Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the U. S. Because the central mission of state and local health departments (HDs) is to protect, promote, and improve population health, these ... ...

    Abstract Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the U. S. Because the central mission of state and local health departments (HDs) is to protect, promote, and improve population health, these agencies are well-positioned to address risk behaviors for chronic disease. HD-employer partnerships could enhance worksite wellness programming, but few studies have explored this topic. Building upon previously published findings, the purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the context and environment for HDs' delivery of worksite wellness programs, including interest, barriers, facilitators, and decision-making processes. We conducted 12 interviews with directors of state chronic disease programs, 21 interviews with local directors, and three focus groups with local staff. We performed a thematic analysis of the data. Key themes include the following: (1) worksite wellness programs delivered by HDs were diverse in topic and scope and delivered both internally (at the HD for their agency) and externally (for other employers); (2) decisions made about chronic disease prevention were largely driven by funding priorities, with federal, state, and local entities playing roles in the decision-making process; and (3) HDs expressed potential interest in worksite wellness program delivery, dependent upon staff capacity, available funding, and employer buy-in. Our results suggest that funding should be increased for and reallocated towards chronic disease prevention, including worksite wellness. To overcome HD barriers to program delivery, key funders and stakeholders should prioritize and communicate the importance of worksite wellness.
    MeSH term(s) Chronic Disease ; Disabled Persons ; Health Promotion/methods ; Humans ; Qualitative Research ; Workplace
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 42153-4
    ISSN 1945-7243 ; 0046-9580
    ISSN (online) 1945-7243
    ISSN 0046-9580
    DOI 10.1177/00469580221092822
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