Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

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December 22nd 2023

Development and Validation of the COVID-19 Hospitalized Patient Deterioration Index

Claudia Nau, PhD Rebecca K. Butler, ScM Cheng-Wei Huang, MD Vang Kou Khang, MD Aiyu Chen, MPH Beth Creekmur, MA Benjamin Broder, MD, PhD Christopher Subject, MD Adam L. Sharp, MD, MSc Luis M. Moreta-Sainz, MD Joon S. Park, MD Akshay J. Manek, MD Robert M. Cooper, MD Sergio M. Mendoza, MD Gang Luo, PhD Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

The authors developed and validated an accurate, well-calibrated, easy-to-implement COVID-19 hospitalized patient deterioration index to identify patients at high or low risk of clinical deterioration.

May 25th 2023

Contemporary Care Patterns in the Management of Small Renal Masses

Neil Mendhiratta, MD, MS Benjamin D. Hong, MS David Johnson, MD Vidit Sharma, MD Aileen S. Baecker, PhD Thearis A. Osuji, MPH Brian Shuch, MD Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

An investigation of management patterns after initial radiographic diagnosis of small renal masses showed that early urologist referral was associated with guideline-concordant care.

June 8th 2018

Satisfaction With Care After Reducing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Adam L. Sharp, MD, MS Ernest Shen, PhD Yi-Lin Wu, MS Adeline Wong, MPH Michael Menchine, MD, MS Michael H. Kanter, MD Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

There is no significant association between unfavorable patient satisfaction and opioid reductions for chronic pain, but encounters with unestablished providers may slightly impair satisfaction when reducing opioids.

November 21st 2017

Improving Antibiotic Stewardship: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

Adam L. Sharp, MD, MS Yi R. Hu, MS Ernest Shen, PhD Richard Chen, MD Ryan P. Radecki, MD, MS Michael H. Kanter, MD Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

The authors assessed the effect of provider education and clinical decision support (CDS) on antibiotic prescribing for acute sinusitis. Education and CDS improved antibiotic stewardship and changed diagnosis patterns.

October 13th 2017

Low-Value Antibiotic Prescribing and Clinical Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction

Adam L. Sharp, MD, MS Ernest Shen, PhD Michael H. Kanter, MD Laura J. Berman, MPH Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

Antibiotics are not required to achieve high patient satisfaction. Patient age, chronic conditions, and an established patient–provider relationship influence satisfaction with acute care.

July 15th 2015

Low-Value Care for Acute Sinusitis Encounters: Who's Choosing Wisely?

Adam L. Sharp, MD, MS Marc H. Klau, MD, MBA David Keschner, MD, JD Eric Macy, MD, MS Tania Tang, PhD, MPH Ernest Shen, PhD Corrine Munoz-Plaza, MPH Michael Kanter, MD Matthew A. Silver, MD Michael K. Gould, MD, MS

Acute sinusitis is a common acute illness and offers an opportunity to eliminate low-value care. The authors describe current practices, comparing primary care, urgent care, and the emergency department.