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Health Behaviors and Related Disparities of Insured Adults with a Health Care Provider in the United States, 2015–2016
M. Courtney Hughes | February 12, 2019 | Research Partner: University of Kansas
Topics: Health Behavior, Health Care Disparities, Health Insurance, Health Services Access, Prevention Research
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Improving End-of-Life Communications Using Technology-Assisted Continuing Education with Interprofessional Teams
Evaluating the use of online education to improve nurses’ and social workers’ level of comfort and capability in communicating end of life concerns.
Mary Magee Gullatte | February 11, 2019
Topics: eLearning, Senior Care, Staff Training
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Self-Monitoring Checklists: A Tool for Connecting Training to Practice
M. Courtney Hughes | December 1, 2018
Topics: eLearning, eLearning Technologies, Self-Monitoring, Skills Checklist, Staff Training
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Evaluating the Impact of Telepsychiatry
M. Courtney Hughes | September 20, 2018 | Research Partner: Genoa Healthcare
Topics: Analytics, Behavioral Health
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Examination of a Sepsis Quality Improvement Program
Examining the impact of a sepsis quality improvement program at an integrated healthcare system.
M. Courtney Hughes | September 20, 2018 | Research Partner: Trinity Health
Topics: Acute Care, Analytics
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The Impact of Training Modalities on Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT)® Exam Pass Rate and Job Readiness
This study explored what training modalities and length of training are currently being used and which are best at preparing staff to pass the RBT Exam and to apply their new skills on the job.
Emaley McCulloch | July 16, 2018
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Current, eLearning Technologies, Registered Behavior Technician, Survey Research, Training Modalities
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Spaced Learning (Brain Sparks®) on Employee Retention of HIPAA Practices
The Impacts of Scenario-based Online Training and Retrieval-based Learning on Health Care Professionals’ ability to Identify HIPAA Violations in Social Media.
M. Courtney Hughes | June 18, 2018 | Research Partner: One Hope United; Lutheran Child and Family Services
Topics: eLearning Technologies, Learning Retention, Scenario-Based Learning
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Scenario-Based Training and Teaching Safe Eating Practices
The impact of online scenario-based training on direct support professionals’ implementation of safe eating and drinking practices with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Emaley McCulloch | June 1, 2018 | Research Partner: Easter Seals Southern California
Topics: Blended Learning, Current, Developmental Disabilities, eLearning Technologies, Past, Safety and Quality, Staff and Patient Safety
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Evaluating Learner Motivation, Engagement and Retention
The Impact of Story-Based Back Injury Prevention Video Training on Learner Motivation, Engagement, and Retention
M. Courtney Hughes | May 29, 2018 | Research Partner: Edgewood Management Group, Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Topics: Current, eLearning, Learner Motivation, Retention, Staff and Patient Safety
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Social Validity of Simulation Training Among Nurses
A Comparative Effectiveness Study: Comparing a Simulation-Based Online Training, Traditional Online Course, and a Combined Course on Health Care Professional’s Knowledge Regarding Preventing Rehospitalizations
Elise Valdes | November 1, 2017
Topics: Current, eLearning Technologies, Senior Care, Simulation-based Learning
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The Impact on Health and Cost Outcomes of Online Training in Integrated Care for Behavioral Health Professionals
Examining the impact of online training in integrated care for behavioral health professionals on patient health and cost outcomes.
M. Courtney Hughes | April 20, 2017 | Research Partner: Monarch, Arizona State University
Topics: Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health, Blended Learning, eLearning Technologies, Integrated Care, Relias Category Post, Upcoming
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The Impact of an Online Smoking Cessation Training on Quit Readiness, Planning, and Success Among Nurses
Examining whether on online smoking cessation training course significantly increases quit planning among nurses.
Erin Vernon | April 20, 2017 | Research Partner: Seattle University
Topics: Employee Wellness, Nurse Health, Smoking Cessation, Upcoming
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Online Video Instruction to Graduate Autism Class
Instructional effectiveness of video curriculum content delivery in a university graduate level autism class
Cheryl Fielding | August 8, 2016 | Research Partner: University of Texas Pan American
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Blended Learning, Past
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Game-Based Training to Teach HIPAA & Social Media
The impacts of game-based online training on behavioral health professional’s ability to identify HIPAA violations in social media.
Emaley McCulloch | August 1, 2016 | Research Partner: Walker Triechman Center
Topics: Behavioral Health, Blended Learning, Children's Services, Gamification, Past
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Evaluation of an Employee Wellness Training Series
Using interactive scenario-based mobile training to increase employee awareness of heart disease prevention
Emaley McCulloch | March 15, 2016 | Research Partner: Allegro Living
Topics: Blended Learning, Employee Wellness, Past, Safety and Quality, Senior Care
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Web-Based Parent Training in Behavioral Interventions
Examining knowledge and empowerment in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
Sarah Connolly | January 13, 2016 | Research Partner: Ball State University
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Blended Learning, Past
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The Effectiveness of Virtual Assessment Training
Use of a virtual training module to teach about functions of behavior to graduate students in a nutrition-based program
Dana Reinecke | May 13, 2015 | Research Partner: Sage Colleges
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Past, Simulation-based Learning
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Evaluation of the Manitoba IMP℞OVE Program
Testing an audit-feedback program for physicians prescribing mental health medications
Dan Chateau | January 1, 2015
Topics: Analytics, Prescription Practices, University of Manitoba
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Improving Staff Training Efficiency through Blended Learning
The impact of face-to-face vs blended learning on staff knowledge and training costs
Megan Robinson-Joy | May 1, 2014 | Research Partner: May Institute
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Blended Learning, Past
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Hiring Right, Every Time
Using prehire assessments to hire highly qualified nurses who have a full spectrum of knowledge, interpersonal skills, and technological competence.
James Higgins | September 1, 2013 | Research Partner: Biddle Consulting Group
Topics: Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Assessments, Hiring, Nurse onboarding, Past, Prehire assessment, Staff Retention
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Online Training Videos and Paraprofessional's Behavior
Impact of online training videos on the implementation of mand training by three elementary school paraprofessionals
Emaley McCulloch | March 13, 2013 | Research Partner: University of Hawaii
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Blended Learning, Developmental Disabilities, Past
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Improving Educational Programs for Students with Autism in Rural Schools
A preliminary program description of the montana autism education project
Doug Doty | January 13, 2013 | Research Partner: Montana Autism Education Project
Topics: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Blended Learning, Developmental Disabilities, Past
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Intervention for Physician Prescribers Reduces Healthcare Costs in State Medicaid Population
This study examines the healthcare cost outcomes from an automated educational intervention delivered by Care Management Technologies (CMT) to the State of Missouri in 2003.
J.P. Docherty | January 1, 2013
Topics: Analytics, Behavioral Health, Integrated Care, Mental Health, Past, Prescription Practices
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Predicting Successful Nursing Performance
This article describes the creation and validation of 3 assessments measuring situational, clinical, and behavioral skills among nurses, demonstrating that these measures have the potential to identify nursing applicants that will perform average or above average on the job. These assessments are offered through Relias Assessments.
James E. Kuthy | January 1, 2013 | Research Partner: Biddle Consulting
Topics: Acute Care, Adaptive Learning, Assessments, eLearning Technologies
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Does Scientific Research on Medication Effectiveness Have an Impact on Physician Prescribing Practices?
An analysis of data from a large Midwestern state.
R.L. Berkowitz | December 1, 2012
Topics: Analytics, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Past, Physician Prescribing Practices
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Improving Medication Adherence for Patients with Mental Illness
Using feedback of medication possession ratio scores to prescribers
U.B. Patel | October 13, 2010
Topics: Analytics, Behavioral Health, Medication Adherence, Mental Illness, Past, Prescription Practices
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Missouri Uses Health Technology Support in Integrated Health Initiatives
Premature death and disease among the mentally ill population are largely due to preventable conditions. One way Missouri addresses this problem by focusing on integrated care.
W. Kyles | August 1, 2010
Topics: Analytics, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease Management, Integrated Care, Mental Health, Past, Prescription Practices
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Are Clinicians Aware When Their Patients Are Non-Adherent?
Assessment of clinician awareness of non-adherence using a new structured scale
Carol Clayton | May 1, 2010
Topics: Analytics, Behavioral Health, Integrated Care, Medication Adherence, Mental Illness, Past, Prescription Practices
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Disease Management Program Proves Effective for Improving the Outcomes of Medicaid Beneficiaries
Disease management programs that target educating physicians and pharmacists may be effective at improving health and cost outcomes in a population of Medicaid patients.
N.J. Shang | February 1, 2008
Topics: Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Analytics, Chronic Disease Management, Past, Prescription Practices
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