Alexi A Wright
Biographic Data
| ID | 7727610 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexi A Wright |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alexi A |
| FAMILY NAME | Wright |
| SIGNATURE | WRIGHT A A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9776-7114 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Practice-Level Spending Variation for Radiation Treatment Episodes Among Older Adults With Cancer
In this cross-sectional study, there was substantial variation in practice-level radiation spending and number of fractions for older patients with cancer undergoing radiation treatment both within and across health care markets. This practice-level variation suggests that there may be opportunities for savings under population-based payment models
Opportunities for Savings in Risk Arrangements for Oncologic Care
These results suggest there may be opportunities for ACOs and other risk-bearing organizations to select or drive referrals to lower-spending oncology practices in many local markets
Threats of Bots and Other Bad Actors to Data Quality Following Research Participant Recruitment Through Social Media
BACKGROUND: Recruitment of health research participants through social media is becoming more common. In the United States, 80% of adults use at least one social media platform. Social media platforms may allow researchers to reach potential participants efficiently. However, online research methods may be associated with unique threats to sample validity and data integrity. Limited research has described issues of data quality and authenticity a…
Understanding Treatment Refusal Among Adults Presenting for HIV-Testing in Soweto, South Africa
Provision of Spiritual Care to Patients With Advanced Cancer
PURPOSE: To determine whether spiritual care from the medical team impacts medical care received and quality of life (QoL) at the end of life (EoL) and to examine these relationships according to patient religious coping. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective, multisite study of patients with advanced cancer from September 2002 through August 2008. We interviewed 343 patients at baseline and observed them (median, 116 days) until death. Spiritual car…
Associations Between End-of-Life Discussions, Patient Mental Health, Medical Care Near Death, and Caregiver Bereavement Adjustment
CONTEXT: Talking about death can be difficult. Without evidence that end-of-life discussions improve patient outcomes, physicians must balance their desire to honor patient autonomy against a concern of inflicting psychological harm. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether end-of-life discussions with physicians are associated with fewer aggressive interventions. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: A US multisite, prospective, longitudinal cohort study of…
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Associations Between End-of-Life Discussions, Patient Mental Health, Medical Care Near Death, and Caregiver Bereavement Adjustment
CONTEXT: Talking about death can be difficult. Without evidence that end-of-life discussions improve patient outcomes, physicians must balance their desire to honor patient autonomy against a concern of inflicting psychological harm. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether end-of-life discussions with physicians are associated with fewer aggressive interventions. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: A US multisite, prospective, longitudinal cohort study of…
Provision of Spiritual Care to Patients With Advanced Cancer
PURPOSE: To determine whether spiritual care from the medical team impacts medical care received and quality of life (QoL) at the end of life (EoL) and to examine these relationships according to patient religious coping. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective, multisite study of patients with advanced cancer from September 2002 through August 2008. We interviewed 343 patients at baseline and observed them (median, 116 days) until death. Spiritual car…
Understanding Treatment Refusal Among Adults Presenting for HIV-Testing in Soweto, South Africa
Threats of Bots and Other Bad Actors to Data Quality Following Research Participant Recruitment Through Social Media
BACKGROUND: Recruitment of health research participants through social media is becoming more common. In the United States, 80% of adults use at least one social media platform. Social media platforms may allow researchers to reach potential participants efficiently. However, online research methods may be associated with unique threats to sample validity and data integrity. Limited research has described issues of data quality and authenticity a…
Opportunities for Savings in Risk Arrangements for Oncologic Care
These results suggest there may be opportunities for ACOs and other risk-bearing organizations to select or drive referrals to lower-spending oncology practices in many local markets
Practice-Level Spending Variation for Radiation Treatment Episodes Among Older Adults With Cancer
In this cross-sectional study, there was substantial variation in practice-level radiation spending and number of fractions for older patients with cancer undergoing radiation treatment both within and across health care markets. This practice-level variation suggests that there may be opportunities for savings under population-based payment models
Medicine (6 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Cancer (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer (2 works) · End-of-life care (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works)