Publications by authors named "Sheri-Ann O Kaltiso"
Objectives: The objective was to conduct a scoping review of the literature and develop consensus-derived research priorities for future research inquiry in an effort to (1) identify and summarize existing research related to race, racism, and antiracism in emergency medicine (EM) and adjacent fields and (2) set the agenda for EM research in these topic areas.
Methods: A scoping review of the literature using PubMed and EMBASE databases, as well as review of citations from included articles, formed the basis for discussions with community stakeholders, who in turn helped to inform and shape the discussion and recommendations of participants in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) consensus conference. Through electronic surveys and two virtual meetings held in April 2021, consensus was reached on terminology, language, and priority research questions, which were rated on importance or impact (highest, medium, lower) and feasibility or ease of answering (easiest, moderate, difficult).
Article Synopsis
- Human trafficking is a critical public health issue, but research on its health effects and effective interventions is limited.
- Two collaborative victim service models, the THRIVE Clinic in Miami and the PATH Collaborative in Houston, focus on trauma-informed healthcare for trafficking victims and have collectively served numerous patients.
- Key lessons from these models emphasize the need for citywide assessments, patient navigators, interdisciplinary care, and community partnerships to support victims' recovery and reintegration, along with a call for further research on their health needs and effective care strategies.
The objectives of this study were to measure perceived stress, burnout, and utilization and perceived benefit of wellness practices among emergency medicine (EM) nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). An additional aim was to evaluate attributions of stress to racism and the COVID-19 pandemic. A 28-item electronic survey of ED NPs/PAs at 3 hospitals was used to measure respondents' perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale), stress attributed to COVID-19 and systemic racism, burnout (2-item measure), and utilization and helpfulness of wellness practices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Discrimination based on race is a known source of stress in individuals and is a contributor to poor health outcomes in patients. However, less is known about how the experiences of racism impact the stress levels of emergency health care workers (EHCWs).
Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the impact that racism has on the stress of EHCWs.
Background: Human trafficking (HT) is a human rights violation and public health issue. People with a history of HT are likely to see a physician during their exploitation. A screening tool was developed and implemented in a busy urban emergency department (ED) to aid in the identification of this population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The objective was to apply and evaluate a screening tool to identify victims of child sex trafficking (CST) in a pediatric emergency department (PED) population.
Methods: This prospective, observational study was conducted from July 2017 to November 2017 at the PED of a free-standing, inner-city children's hospital. Patients 10 to 18 years of age presenting with chief complaints related to high-risk social or sexual behaviors were recruited in a representative convenience sampling.