Published in J Clin Epidemiol on April 01, 2002
Mortality prediction with a single general self-rated health question. A meta-analysis. J Gen Intern Med (2005) 8.95
Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program into the community. The DEPLOY Pilot Study. Am J Prev Med (2008) 5.40
Predicting mortality and healthcare utilization with a single question. Health Serv Res (2005) 4.19
Inhaled corticosteroids and risk of lung cancer among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (2006) 4.15
Measures of multimorbidity and morbidity burden for use in primary care and community settings: a systematic review and guide. Ann Fam Med (2012) 3.41
Subjective assessments of comorbidity correlate with quality of life health outcomes: initial validation of a comorbidity assessment instrument. Health Qual Life Outcomes (2005) 2.64
Prevalence of depression-PTSD comorbidity: implications for clinical practice guidelines and primary care-based interventions. J Gen Intern Med (2007) 1.62
Seniors' self-reported multimorbidity captured biopsychosocial factors not incorporated into two other data-based morbidity measures. J Clin Epidemiol (2008) 1.58
The performance of administrative and self-reported measures for risk adjustment of Veterans Affairs expenditures. Health Serv Res (2005) 1.50
All-cause 1-, 5-, and 10-year mortality in elderly people according to activities of daily living stage. J Am Geriatr Soc (2012) 1.48
Mental and physical comorbid conditions and days in role among persons with arthritis. Psychosom Med (2006) 1.34
Mortality predictive indexes for the community-dwelling elderly US population. J Gen Intern Med (2012) 1.13
Implementing collaborative care for depression treatment in primary care: a cluster randomized evaluation of a quality improvement practice redesign. Implement Sci (2011) 1.13
Factors influencing disease self-management among veterans with diabetes and poor glycemic control. J Gen Intern Med (2007) 1.09
The effects of smoking cessation on the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations. J Gen Intern Med (2009) 1.08
Performance of comorbidity, risk adjustment, and functional status measures in expenditure prediction for patients with diabetes. Diabetes Care (2008) 1.04
Home accessibility, living circumstances, stage of activity limitation, and nursing home use. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2012) 1.03
Comparing self-reported health status and diagnosis-based risk adjustment to predict 1- and 2 to 5-year mortality. Health Serv Res (2007) 1.01
Dual use of VA and non-VA services among primary care patients with depression. J Gen Intern Med (2008) 0.96
Development and validation of the mortality risk for trauma comorbidity index. Ann Surg (2010) 0.95
Comorbidity of common mental disorders with cancer and their treatment gap: findings from the World Mental Health Surveys. Psychooncology (2013) 0.90
Health perceptions in patients who undergo screening and workup for prostate cancer. Urology (2007) 0.90
The burden of chronic diseases in a rural North Florida sample. BMC Public Health (2013) 0.88
Yield of practice-based depression screening in VA primary care settings. J Gen Intern Med (2012) 0.87
Comparison of comorbidity collection methods. J Am Coll Surg (2014) 0.84
Metallic taste phantom predicts oral pain among 5-year survivors of head and neck cancer. Pain (2008) 0.84
Neighborhood environment and health status and mortality among veterans. J Gen Intern Med (2011) 0.82
A comparative study of pain in heart failure and non-heart failure veterans. J Card Fail (2008) 0.82
Methodological Considerations When Studying the Association between Patient-Reported Care Experiences and Mortality. Health Serv Res (2014) 0.81
Effect of Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke on the Quality of Life: A Nationwide Population-Based Study from South Korea. PLoS One (2015) 0.80
Psychometric properties of the community integration questionnaire in a heterogeneous sample of adults with physical disability. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2011) 0.78
Changes in the SF-8 scores among healthy non-smoking school teachers after the enforcement of a smoke-free school policy: a comparison by passive smoke status. Health Qual Life Outcomes (2010) 0.77
Development of an electronic medical record based alert for risk of HIV treatment failure in a low-resource setting. PLoS One (2014) 0.76
Hearing aid effectiveness after aural rehabilitation - individual versus group (HEARING) trial: RCT design and baseline characteristics. BMC Health Serv Res (2009) 0.75
Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States. Part II. Arthritis Rheum (2008) 19.80
Release from prison--a high risk of death for former inmates. N Engl J Med (2007) 12.46
Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disk herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT): a randomized trial. JAMA (2006) 12.22
Risk of adverse outcomes associated with concomitant use of clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors following acute coronary syndrome. JAMA (2009) 7.78
Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disk herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) observational cohort. JAMA (2006) 7.45
Expenditures and health status among adults with back and neck problems. JAMA (2008) 6.11
Does this woman have an acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection? JAMA (2002) 5.74
Major medical outcomes with spinal augmentation vs conservative therapy. JAMA Intern Med (2013) 5.58
Comparing yoga, exercise, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med (2005) 5.11
A randomized trial of epidural glucocorticoid injections for spinal stenosis. N Engl J Med (2014) 5.01
A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med (2009) 4.96
The effectiveness and risks of long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain: a systematic review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop. Ann Intern Med (2015) 4.75
Rapid magnetic resonance imaging vs radiographs for patients with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA (2003) 4.52
Epidemiologic study of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the elderly. N Engl J Med (2009) 4.23
Predicting mortality and healthcare utilization with a single question. Health Serv Res (2005) 4.19
Inhaled corticosteroids and risk of lung cancer among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (2006) 4.15
Health status predicts long-term outcome in outpatients with coronary disease. Circulation (2002) 4.10
Incidence of death and acute myocardial infarction associated with stopping clopidogrel after acute coronary syndrome. JAMA (2008) 4.06
Surgery versus non-surgical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomised parallel-group trial. Lancet (2009) 4.05
Imaging strategies for low-back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet (2009) 4.00
Detectable clonal mosaicism from birth to old age and its relationship to cancer. Nat Genet (2012) 3.68
Long-term outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical management of lumbar spinal stenosis: 8 to 10 year results from the maine lumbar spine study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 3.67
Diagnostic evaluation of low back pain with emphasis on imaging. Ann Intern Med (2002) 3.32
Characteristics of visits to licensed acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopathic physicians. J Am Board Fam Pract (2002) 3.26
The future of general internal medicine. Report and recommendations from the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Task Force on the Domain of General Internal Medicine. J Gen Intern Med (2004) 3.19
Spinal cord stimulation for failed back surgery syndrome: outcomes in a workers' compensation setting. Pain (2009) 3.19
Long-term outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical management of sciatica secondary to a lumbar disc herniation: 10 year results from the maine lumbar spine study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 3.17
Continuity of care and other determinants of patient satisfaction with primary care. J Gen Intern Med (2005) 2.79
Systematic review of randomized trials comparing lumbar fusion surgery to nonoperative care for treatment of chronic back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 2.70
Randomized, controlled evaluation of a prototype informed consent process for HIV vaccine efficacy trials. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr (2003) 2.60
Can a Back Pain E-mail Discussion Group improve health status and lower health care costs?: A randomized study. Arch Intern Med (2002) 2.60
Reoperation rates following lumbar spine surgery and the influence of spinal fusion procedures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 2.47
Clinical characteristics of veterans prescribed high doses of opioid medications for chronic non-cancer pain. Pain (2010) 2.44
Exploring relative mortality and epoetin alfa dose among hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis (2008) 2.43
Effectiveness of collaborative care depression treatment in Veterans' Affairs primary care. J Gen Intern Med (2003) 2.41
Potent opioids for chronic musculoskeletal pain: flying blind? Pain (2004) 2.31
A randomized trial comparing yoga, stretching, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med (2011) 2.27
A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety, and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain. Ann Intern Med (2003) 2.25
Mutual mistrust in the medical care of drug users: the keys to the "narc" cabinet. J Gen Intern Med (2002) 2.22
Application of “less is more” to low back pain. Arch Intern Med (2012) 2.15
Population-based trends in volumes and rates of ambulatory lumbar spine surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2006) 2.11
Three-year incidence of low back pain in an initially asymptomatic cohort: clinical and imaging risk factors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 2.05
Predictors of urinary tract infection after menopause: a prospective study. Am J Med (2004) 2.03
The patient-centered medical home in the Veterans Health Administration. Am J Manag Care (2013) 1.99
Safety and efficacy of video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement for infected pancreatic collections: a multicenter, prospective, single-arm phase 2 study. Arch Surg (2010) 1.99
Dialectical behavior therapy versus comprehensive validation therapy plus 12-step for the treatment of opioid dependent women meeting criteria for borderline personality disorder. Drug Alcohol Depend (2002) 1.97
Development of an index to characterize the "invasiveness" of spine surgery: validation by comparison to blood loss and operative time. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2008) 1.94
Comparative effectiveness research and policy: experiences conducting a coverage with evidence development study of a therapeutic device. Med Care (2010) 1.92
Bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and pneumonia. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (2013) 1.92
Trends in health care expenditures, utilization, and health status among US adults with spine problems, 1997-2006. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2009) 1.89
Using quality of life to predict hospitalization and mortality in patients with obstructive lung diseases. Chest (2002) 1.83
Description and validation of a noninvasive placebo acupuncture procedure. J Altern Complement Med (2002) 1.81
Evaluation of primary care patients with chronic stable angina: guidelines from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med (2004) 1.78
Long-term opioid therapy reconsidered. Ann Intern Med (2011) 1.77
Inhaled corticosteroids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and risk of death and hospitalization: time-dependent analysis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med (2003) 1.77
Alcohol-related discussions during general medicine appointments of male VA patients who screen positive for at-risk drinking. J Gen Intern Med (2002) 1.77
Characteristics of licensed acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopathic physicians. J Am Board Fam Pract (2002) 1.75
A survey of training and practice patterns of massage therapists in two US states. BMC Complement Altern Med (2005) 1.72
Clinically important changes in health-related quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an expert consensus panel report. J Gen Intern Med (2003) 1.70
A refill adherence algorithm for multiple short intervals to estimate refill compliance (ReComp). Med Care (2007) 1.69
Complications and mortality associated with cervical spine surgery for degenerative disease in the United States. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 1.68
Repeat surgery after lumbar decompression for herniated disc: the quality implications of hospital and surgeon variation. Spine J (2011) 1.66
Towards standardized measurement of adverse events in spine surgery: conceptual model and pilot evaluation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2006) 1.64
The practice of acupuncture: who are the providers and what do they do? Ann Fam Med (2005) 1.63
Systematic review of antidepressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2003) 1.60
The prevalence and outcomes of in-hospital acute myocardial infarction in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health System. Arch Intern Med (2006) 1.58
A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med (2011) 1.58
Primary care delivery is associated with greater physician experience and improved survival among persons with AIDS. J Gen Intern Med (2003) 1.56
The influence of patient preference on depression treatment in primary care. Ann Behav Med (2005) 1.55
Practice patterns of naturopathic physicians: results from a random survey of licensed practitioners in two US States. BMC Complement Altern Med (2004) 1.54
Trends and variations in cervical spine surgery in the United States: Medicare beneficiaries, 1992 to 2005. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2009) 1.54
Are lumbar spine reoperation rates falling with greater use of fusion surgery and new surgical technology? Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 1.52
Regional variation in health status among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Respiration (2010) 1.52
Effects of sustained audit/feedback on self-reported health status of primary care patients. Am J Med (2004) 1.52
Risk of urinary tract infection and asymptomatic bacteriuria among diabetic and nondiabetic postmenopausal women. Am J Epidemiol (2005) 1.51
Linking practice-based research networks and Clinical and Translational Science Awards: new opportunities for community engagement by academic health centers. Acad Med (2010) 1.50
The performance of administrative and self-reported measures for risk adjustment of Veterans Affairs expenditures. Health Serv Res (2005) 1.50