A Hazardous Materials Educational Curriculum Improves Pediatric Emergency Department Staff Skills.

Objective: Emergency department (ED) providers require competency in responding to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) events. The optimal strategies to teach HAZMAT response principles to ED providers and to ensure skill retention are not known. Our aim was to design, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted, interprofessional educational curriculum for pediatric ED staff to improve their skills, knowledge, and confidence in responding to a HAZMAT event.

Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Experiences of College Students With Disabilities.

College years are an experimental phase in young adulthood and can lay the foundation for lifelong behaviors. One type of behavior developed during these years is the use of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). LTPA experiences of typical college students have been examined, but there is a lack of studies examining the experiences of students with disabilities.

Health state utilities associated with attributes of treatments for hepatitis C.

Background: Cost-utility analyses are frequently conducted to compare treatments for hepatitis C, which are often associated with complex regimens and serious adverse events. Thus, the purpose of this study was to estimate the utility associated with treatment administration and adverse events of hepatitis C treatments.

Design: Health states were drafted based on literature review and clinician interviews.

Health state utilities associated with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Objectives: With growing awareness of the importance of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment, cost-effectiveness analyses, including utilities, are needed to compare the value of treatment options. Although utilities have been reported for childhood ADHD, little is known about utilities representing adult ADHD. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to estimate utilities associated with adult ADHD.

Are treatment benefits in neuropathic pain reflected in the Self Assessment of Treatment questionnaire?

Background/objective: The Self Assessment of Treatment (SAT) questionnaire was developed to reflect key patient reported outcomes of Neuropathic Pain (NP) treatments. This study aimed to understand how patients perceived the relevance and ease of understanding of the questions in the SAT and to recommend modifications based on patient and clinician interviews.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinicians and NP patients to provide information regarding treatment attributes and the impact of pain.

Safety and feasibility of an early mobilization program for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Background: Survivors of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are faced with a complicated recovery, which typically includes surgery, prolonged monitoring in the intensive care unit, and treatment focusing on the prevention of complications.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and feasibility of an early mobilization program for patients with aneurysmal SAH.

Design: This study was a retrospective analysis.

Recreational planning: an important component of career counseling for people with disabilities.

Participation in recreational activities is a critical component of the career development process, providing opportunities for individuals to explore their interests and to develop work-related skills. Recreational participation also offers a healthy outlet for dealing with job-related and other life stressors. People with disabilities are often excluded from participation in recreational activities because of a multitude of barriers.