Laura M Curtis
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4237958 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Laura M Curtis |
| PRENOMES | Laura M |
| SOBRENOME | Curtis |
| ASSINATURA | CURTIS L M |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Northwestern University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2380-2201 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2009 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Prediction of cognitive impairment using higher order item response theory and machine learning models
Timely detection of cognitive impairment (CI) is critical for the wellbeing of elderly individuals. The MyCog assessment employs two validated iPad-based measures from the NIH Toolbox ® for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function (NIH Toolbox). These measures assess pivotal cognitive domains: Picture Sequence Memory (PSM) for episodic memory and Dimensional Change Card Sort Test (DCCS) for cognitive flexibility. The study involved 86 p…
Longitudinal Associations Between Multimorbidities and Patient-Reported Quality of Life
These results contribute to the current conversation about the long-term impacts of structural and systemic barriers experienced by minoritized groups. We further discuss the public health implications of multimorbidity in older adulthood
Covid-19 Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behavior Among Patients in a Safety-Net Health System
Awareness, Attitudes, and Actions Related to Covid-19 Among Adults With Chronic Conditions at the Onset of the U.S. Outbreak
BACKGROUND: The evolving outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is requiring social distancing and other measures to protect public health. However, messaging has been inconsistent and unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine COVID-19 awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and related behaviors among U.S. adults who are more vulnerable to complications of infection because of age and comorbid conditions. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey linked to 3 acti…
Knowledge and Behaviors of Adults with Underlying Health Conditions During the Onset of the Covid-19 U.S. Outbreak
Sociodemographic Factors Mediate Race and Ethnicity-associated Childhood Asthma Health Disparities
Mild Visual Impairment and Its Impact on Self-Care Among Older Adults
MVI may challenge the performance of self-care behaviors. Health care systems and clinicians should consider even subtle detriments in visual acuity when designing health information, materials, and devices
Low health literacy predicts decline in physical function among older adults
BACKGROUND: Limited health literacy is associated with worse physical function in cross-sectional studies. We aimed to determine if health literacy is a risk factor for decline in physical function among older adults. METHODS: A longitudinal cohort of 529 community-dwelling American adults aged 55-74 years were recruited from an academic general internal medicine clinic and federally qualified health centres in 2008-2011. Health literacy (Newest …
Disease-related distress, self-care and clinical outcomes among low-income patients with diabetes
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes distress and its relationship with health behaviours and clinical outcomes in low-income patients. METHODS: Secondary analyses were conducted using baseline data from a clinical trial evaluating a diabetes self-management intervention. Interviews were conducted with 666 participants receiving care at nine safety net clinics in Missouri. Distress was measured using th…
What Did the Doctor Say? Health Literacy and Recall of Medical Instructions
BACKGROUND: Limited literacy has repeatedly been linked to problems comprehending health information, although the majority of studies to date have focused on reading various print health materials. We sought to investigate patients' ability to recall spoken medical instructions in the context of a hypothetical clinical encounter, and whether limited health literacy would adversely affect performance on the task. METHODS: A total of 755 patients …
Effect of Standardized, Patient-Centered Label Instructions to Improve Comprehension of Prescription Drug Use
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of standardized, patient-centered label (PCL) instructions to improve comprehension of prescription drug use compared with typical instructions. METHODS: A total of 500 adult patients recruited from 2 academic and 2 community primary care clinics in Chicago, IL and Shreveport, LA were assigned to receive as follows: (1) standard prescription instructions written as times per day (once, twice 3 times per da…
Availability of Spanish Prescription Labels
BACKGROUND: Patient misunderstanding of prescription drug label instructions is a leading cause of medication errors. Among Latino patients, limited English proficiency is a major barrier to comprehension of medication instructions. OBJECTIVES: To determine the availability of Spanish prescription drug label instructions. RESEARCH DESIGN: A telephone survey was conducted in 4 states selected due to either a rapid growth in their Latino population…
Disease-related distress, self-care and clinical outcomes among low-income patients with diabetes
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes distress and its relationship with health behaviours and clinical outcomes in low-income patients. METHODS: Secondary analyses were conducted using baseline data from a clinical trial evaluating a diabetes self-management intervention. Interviews were conducted with 666 participants receiving care at nine safety net clinics in Missouri. Distress was measured using th…
Low health literacy predicts decline in physical function among older adults
BACKGROUND: Limited health literacy is associated with worse physical function in cross-sectional studies. We aimed to determine if health literacy is a risk factor for decline in physical function among older adults. METHODS: A longitudinal cohort of 529 community-dwelling American adults aged 55-74 years were recruited from an academic general internal medicine clinic and federally qualified health centres in 2008-2011. Health literacy (Newest …
Mild Visual Impairment and Its Impact on Self-Care Among Older Adults
MVI may challenge the performance of self-care behaviors. Health care systems and clinicians should consider even subtle detriments in visual acuity when designing health information, materials, and devices
Availability of Spanish Prescription Labels
BACKGROUND: Patient misunderstanding of prescription drug label instructions is a leading cause of medication errors. Among Latino patients, limited English proficiency is a major barrier to comprehension of medication instructions. OBJECTIVES: To determine the availability of Spanish prescription drug label instructions. RESEARCH DESIGN: A telephone survey was conducted in 4 states selected due to either a rapid growth in their Latino population…
Effect of Standardized, Patient-Centered Label Instructions to Improve Comprehension of Prescription Drug Use
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of standardized, patient-centered label (PCL) instructions to improve comprehension of prescription drug use compared with typical instructions. METHODS: A total of 500 adult patients recruited from 2 academic and 2 community primary care clinics in Chicago, IL and Shreveport, LA were assigned to receive as follows: (1) standard prescription instructions written as times per day (once, twice 3 times per da…
What Did the Doctor Say? Health Literacy and Recall of Medical Instructions
BACKGROUND: Limited literacy has repeatedly been linked to problems comprehending health information, although the majority of studies to date have focused on reading various print health materials. We sought to investigate patients' ability to recall spoken medical instructions in the context of a hypothetical clinical encounter, and whether limited health literacy would adversely affect performance on the task. METHODS: A total of 755 patients …
Disease-related distress, self-care and clinical outcomes among low-income patients with diabetes
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes distress and its relationship with health behaviours and clinical outcomes in low-income patients. METHODS: Secondary analyses were conducted using baseline data from a clinical trial evaluating a diabetes self-management intervention. Interviews were conducted with 666 participants receiving care at nine safety net clinics in Missouri. Distress was measured using th…
Low health literacy predicts decline in physical function among older adults
BACKGROUND: Limited health literacy is associated with worse physical function in cross-sectional studies. We aimed to determine if health literacy is a risk factor for decline in physical function among older adults. METHODS: A longitudinal cohort of 529 community-dwelling American adults aged 55-74 years were recruited from an academic general internal medicine clinic and federally qualified health centres in 2008-2011. Health literacy (Newest …
Mild Visual Impairment and Its Impact on Self-Care Among Older Adults
MVI may challenge the performance of self-care behaviors. Health care systems and clinicians should consider even subtle detriments in visual acuity when designing health information, materials, and devices
Sociodemographic Factors Mediate Race and Ethnicity-associated Childhood Asthma Health Disparities
Awareness, Attitudes, and Actions Related to Covid-19 Among Adults With Chronic Conditions at the Onset of the U.S. Outbreak
BACKGROUND: The evolving outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is requiring social distancing and other measures to protect public health. However, messaging has been inconsistent and unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine COVID-19 awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and related behaviors among U.S. adults who are more vulnerable to complications of infection because of age and comorbid conditions. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey linked to 3 acti…
Knowledge and Behaviors of Adults with Underlying Health Conditions During the Onset of the Covid-19 U.S. Outbreak
Covid-19 Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behavior Among Patients in a Safety-Net Health System
Prediction of cognitive impairment using higher order item response theory and machine learning models
Timely detection of cognitive impairment (CI) is critical for the wellbeing of elderly individuals. The MyCog assessment employs two validated iPad-based measures from the NIH Toolbox ® for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function (NIH Toolbox). These measures assess pivotal cognitive domains: Picture Sequence Memory (PSM) for episodic memory and Dimensional Change Card Sort Test (DCCS) for cognitive flexibility. The study involved 86 p…
Longitudinal Associations Between Multimorbidities and Patient-Reported Quality of Life
These results contribute to the current conversation about the long-term impacts of structural and systemic barriers experienced by minoritized groups. We further discuss the public health implications of multimorbidity in older adulthood
Medicine (11 obras) · Gerontology (7 obras) · Health care (7 obras) · Health Literacy and Information Accessibility (7 obras) · Family medicine (5 obras) · Gerontology (5 obras) · Health literacy (5 obras) · Internal Medicine (5 obras) · Psychology (5 obras) · Disease (4 obras)