Publications by authors named "Alyssa B Dickerson"
Article Synopsis
- The review examines differences in how Black individuals respond to β agonist asthma treatments compared to other racial groups, highlighting potential biological factors.
- Six studies on short-acting β agonists showed mixed results, with some indicating better or similar outcomes for Blacks, while a study noted a reduced response.
- Safety and efficacy findings for long-acting β agonists were varied, revealing both similar effectiveness and reduced safety for Black patients; the research base is limited, indicating a need for more comprehensive studies focused on this population and the genetic factors affecting treatment responses.
Purpose: Management of schizophrenia among Blacks in the United States is affected by persistent disparities. This review explored response to atypical antipsychotics among Blacks compared with other groups to assess systematic variation that may contribute to disparities.
Methods: We conducted a quasi-systematic review of studies reporting response to atypical antipsychotics among Blacks compared with other groups, including effects of genetic variation.
Background: Finding the optimal treatment for a chronic condition can be a complex and lengthy endeavor for both the patient and the clinician. To address this challenge, we developed an "N-of-1" quality improvement infrastructure to aid providers and patients in personalized treatment decision-making using systematic assessment of patient-reported outcomes during routine care.
Methods: Using the REDCap data management infrastructure, we implemented three pediatric pilots of the Treatment Assessments in the Individual Leading to Optimal Regimens (TAILOR) tool, including children receiving early intervention, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and children with challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.