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Item Abstract to Manuscript: Publishing Predictors of Abstracts Presented at the Medical Library Association Conferences(2021-05) Hinrichs, Rachel J.; Ramirez, Mirian; Ameen, MahasinObjective We sought to determine how many abstracts presented at the 2012 and 2014 Medical Library Association (MLA) annual conferences were later published as full-text journal articles, and what features of the abstract and author influence the likelihood of future publication. To do so, we replicated a previous study on MLA conference abstracts presented in 2002 and 2003. The secondary objective was to compare the publication rates between the prior and current study. Methods Presentations and posters delivered at the 2012 and 2014 MLA meetings were coded to identify factors associated with publication. Post-conference publication of abstracts as journal articles was determined using a literature search and survey sent to first authors. Chi-squared tests were used to assess differences in the publication rate, and logistic regression was used to assess the influence of abstract factors on publication. Results The combined publication rate for the 2012 and 2014 meetings was 21.8% (137/628 abstracts), which is a statistically significant decrease compared to the previously reported rate for 2002 and 2003 (27.6%, 122/442 abstracts). The odds that an abstract would later be published as a journal article increased if the abstract was multi-institutional or if it was research, specifically surveys or mixed methods research. Conclusions The lower publication rate of MLA conference abstracts may be due to an increased number of program or non-research abstracts that were accepted or a more competitive peer review process for journals. MLA could increase the publication rate by encouraging and enabling multi-institutional research projects among its members.Item Beyond Systematic Reviews: Finding Our Place in the Academic Research Process(2017-05-28) Pike, Caitlin; Hinrichs, Rachel J.Objective: Are library-based research services addressing the practical needs of faculty? Could librarians be neglecting a range of opportunities in the research process by only focusing on systematic reviews? Two medical librarians at a large, Midwestern institution sought to integrate themselves into the research process for their respective schools by using a holistic approach towards embedded librarianship in an academic environment. Methods: Across the research lifecycle, we have created a culture of acceptance for librarians to be included at every step. In the beginning, many faculty members were not aware of how we could help them beyond systematic reviews. As liaisons, we first began by marketing our services to junior faculty by finding relevant grant funding, conducting literature reviews that supported their research projects, and writing the methods sections regarding searches for any articles that resulted from our work. Following the publication of an article, we also helped with any public access compliance needs, worked to archive their manuscripts, and collected metrics for promotion and tenure purposes. We have actively worked towards being included in all aspects of faculty research, and have three years of combined data to support our program of embedded research support.Item Beyond the Conference: Health Sciences Librarians’ Motivations for Publishing(2023-03) Hinrichs, Rachel J.Introduction: Previous studies have found that only 21.8% to 28% of abstracts presented at the annual Medical Library Association (MLA) conferences are later published as journal articles. What motivates health sciences librarians to take the next step in publishing and disseminating their work? This study will answer the following questions: 1) Are librarians presenting at MLA conferences more motivated to publish due to internal motivational factors (e.g., “to build a professional reputation for myself”), external motivational factors (e.g., “I am expected to participate in research for my job”), or a mix of both? 2) Do motivations for publication differ between academic and hospital librarians? 3) Do motivations for publication differ between those who published in peer-reviewed journals and those who published in other venues? Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the team surveyed first authors of abstracts presented at the MLA conferences in 2012 and 2014 to determine if they later published their work in any full-text format. If they did publish, the team asked authors where their work was published and the primary and secondary reasons for pursuing publication. The reasons for publication included internal and external motivational factors identified from the library science literature. Chi-square tests were used to assess differences in motivation. Results: One hundred and sixty one authors responded to the survey, and of these, 49 authors reported that they had published their abstract(s). Fifty-one percent (n=25) of respondents selected only internal motivational factors, 18.4% (n=9) selected only external motivational factors, and 30.6% (n=15) reported a mix of both. The author found no statistically significant differences between hospital and academic librarians, or those who published in peer-reviewed journals versus other venues. Discussion: Findings indicate that librarians who chose to publish their work after presenting at annual MLA conferences are primarily motivated to publish due to internal factors. Interventions designed to encourage MLA presenters to publish their work should consider ways to cultivate presenters’ internal motivation.Item Beyond the Conference: Health Sciences Librarians’ Motivations for Publishing(2022-05) Hinrichs, Rachel J.Item A Bibliography of Research and Policy Regarding Transgender Athletes(2021-07) Hinrichs, Rachel J.Item Combining Nonclinical Determinants of Health and Clinical Data for Research and Evaluation: Rapid Review(JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, 2019) Golembiewski, Elizabeth; Allen, Katie S.; Blackmon, Amber M.; Hinrichs, Rachel J.; Vest, Joshua R.Background: Nonclinical determinants of health are of increasing importance to health care delivery and health policy. Concurrent with growing interest in better addressing patients’ nonmedical issues is the exponential growth in availability of data sources that provide insight into these nonclinical determinants of health. Objective: This review aimed to characterize the state of the existing literature on the use of nonclinical health indicators in conjunction with clinical data sources. Methods: We conducted a rapid review of articles and relevant agency publications published in English. Eligible studies described the effect of, the methods for, or the need for combining nonclinical data with clinical data and were published in the United States between January 2010 and April 2018. Additional reports were obtained by manual searching. Records were screened for inclusion in 2 rounds by 4 trained reviewers with interrater reliability checks. From each article, we abstracted the measures, data sources, and level of measurement (individual or aggregate) for each nonclinical determinant of health reported. Results: A total of 178 articles were included in the review. The articles collectively reported on 744 different nonclinical determinants of health measures. Measures related to socioeconomic status and material conditions were most prevalent (included in 90% of articles), followed by the closely related domain of social circumstances (included in 25% of articles), reflecting the widespread availability and use of standard demographic measures such as household income, marital status, education, race, and ethnicity in public health surveillance. Measures related to health-related behaviors (eg, smoking, diet, tobacco, and substance abuse), the built environment (eg, transportation, sidewalks, and buildings), natural environment (eg, air quality and pollution), and health services and conditions (eg, provider of care supply, utilization, and disease prevalence) were less common, whereas measures related to public policies were rare. When combining nonclinical and clinical data, a majority of studies associated aggregate, area-level nonclinical measures with individual-level clinical data by matching geographical location. Conclusions: A variety of nonclinical determinants of health measures have been widely but unevenly used in conjunction with clinical data to support population health research.Item Creating Incentives and Identifying Champions through an Open Education Award for Faculty(2019-10-30) Hinrichs, Rachel J.; Kani, JustinIn an effort to boost the visibility of open educational resources (OERs) on campus, librarians from IUPUI University Library established an annual Open Education Award and corresponding event, dedicated to celebrating faculty who have committed to integrating OERs into their coursework. In a four-month period, we developed the award, sought nominations, selected a winner, and hosted an Open Education Award Ceremony. This poster will describe the development of the award, factors that contributed to its success, and how we are using the award to build our new OER program. While other universities, including Texas A&M (2019) and the University of Tennessee (2018), have implemented OER awards as part of established programs, IUPUI’s award is unique in its development and use as a tool to facilitate outreach for our newly implemented program. Initially, we were not aware how many faculty members on campus were already using OERs in their classrooms. By advertising the award broadly and soliciting self-nominations, we gained a better understanding of the number of faculty currently using OERs and those faculty members who could serve as ‘champions’ in efforts to save students money. Furthermore, the award reception served as a venue to not only reward and further incentivize OER use, but also to connect like-minded individuals and spark conversations. We identified several potential collaborators as a result of interactions at the reception. The development of an efficient project management process was a key factor in our success. We first developed a project charter and communication plan, and then used Trello, a collaborative project management tool, to create ‘boards’ of objectives and actions. Trello tracks which objectives are being worked on, who is working on what, and where they are in the process. This tool and regular meetings enabled us to easily and efficiently track our progress and overcome obstacles. We plan on using this process to create awards for other aspects of open scholarship that align with our library’s goals, including hosting a similar event for Open Access Week in October. Overall, this project was a success. We created and delivered the award in four months, received twice the anticipated nominations, and had a turnout of over 20 attendees at the reception. Our process for developing an open education award could serve as a model to others in higher education and similar institutions new to open education initiatives.Item Developing and Validating a PubMed Infant Hedge: An MLA Pediatrics Librarians Caucus Initiative(2022-05) Brennan, Emily; Willis, Christine; Kysh, Lynn; Bogucka, Roxanne; Hinrichs, Rachel J.Item Dietetic Interns’ Perceptions and Use of Evidence-Based Practice: An Exploratory Study(2018-01-01) Hinrichs, Rachel J.Objective: To explore dietetic interns’ perceptions and knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP), their use and observation of EBP principles during their clinical rotations, and their intentions to use EBP in their career. Methods: A mixed methods design combining a survey and focus group was employed. Dietetic interns (n=16) from a large Midwestern university were recruited in person and via email to participate in the survey, focus group, or both. Perceptions and experiences of EBP were analyzed through the focus group (qualitative), and EBP knowledge and clinical practice behaviors were analyzed through the survey (quantitative). The focus group discussion was recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Four major themes emerged from the focus group data: 1) observations of EBP in clinical practice; 2) use of EBP during clinical rotations; 3) barriers to EBP; and 4) perceived use of EBP as future registered dietitians. Interns considered EBP as important for their profession and future career. They struggled, however, with the discrepancies between current research and practice and highlighted differences they observed and barriers experienced across different clinical settings. Conclusions: This exploratory study is the first to examine dietetic interns’ perceptions of and experiences with EBP in the clinical setting. Future research is needed to identify how dietetics educators, librarians, and preceptors can address the barriers interns perceive in applying EBP in their internship.Item Effect of dietary nitrate on human muscle power: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis(Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2021) Coggan, Andrew R.; Baranauskas, Marissa N.; Hinrichs, Rachel J.; Liu, Ziyue; Carter, Stephen J.Background: Previous narrative reviews have concluded that dietary nitrate (NO3−) improves maximal neuromuscular power in humans. This conclusion, however, was based on a limited number of studies, and no attempt has been made to quantify the exact magnitude of this beneficial effect. Such information would help ensure adequate statistical power in future studies and could help place the effects of dietary NO3− on various aspects of exercise performance (i.e., endurance vs. strength vs. power) in better context. We therefore undertook a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis to quantify the effects of NO3− supplementation on human muscle power. Methods: The literature was searched using a strategy developed by a health sciences librarian. Data sources included Medline Ovid, Embase, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Clinicaltrials.gov, and Google Scholar. Studies were included if they used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover experimental design to measure the effects of dietary NO3− on maximal power during exercise in the non-fatigued state and the within-subject correlation could be determined from data in the published manuscript or obtained from the authors. Results: Nineteen studies of a total of 268 participants (218 men, 50 women) met the criteria for inclusion. The overall effect size (ES; Hedge’s g) calculated using a fixed effects model was 0.42 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.29, 0.56; p = 6.310 × 10− 11). There was limited heterogeneity between studies (i.e., I2 = 22.79%, H2 = 1.30, p = 0.3460). The ES estimated using a random effects model was therefore similar (i.e., 0.45, 95% CI 0.30, 0.61; p = 1.064 × 10− 9). Subgroup analyses revealed no significant differences due to subject age, sex, or test modality (i.e., small vs. large muscle mass exercise). However, the ES in studies using an acute dose (i.e., 0.54, 95% CI 0.37, 0.71; p = 6.774 × 10− 12) was greater (p = 0.0211) than in studies using a multiple dose regimen (i.e., 0.22, 95% CI 0.01, 0.43; p =0.003630). Conclusions: Acute or chronic dietary NO3− intake significantly increases maximal muscle power in humans. The magnitude of this effect–on average, ~ 5%–is likely to be of considerable practical and clinical importance.
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