Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards

Brousseau, David C.

Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin
Grant Title: Disparities in Quality of Healthcare Affect Utilization
Grant Number:  K08 HS15482
Duration: 5 Years (2006-2011)
Total Award: $661,000

Project Description: This research has two overall goals:

1. Use large databases to determine the ability of parental-perceived quality of care to predict subsequent emergency department (ED) utilization.
2. Use qualitative methods to further define the reasons for non-urgent ED utilization from the perspective of both the parent and primary care provider.  By carrying out these goals and undertaking a structured set of career development activities, the candidate will become an expert in child health services utilization.

Career Goals: Dr. Brousseau is an Assistant Professor Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  He has received numerous academic awards and was a Clinical Research Scholar.  He aims to become an independent health services researcher and an expert in the field of pediatric health care utilization.

Progress to Date: The third year of the grant primarily focused on completing the secondary analyses from the Wisconsin Medicaid data and starting the qualitative component of the grant. The findings from the Medicaid data were accepted for publication in Ambulatory Pediatrics. Half of the parent and physician interviews have been completed and coding has begun.

Future Plans: In the upcoming year, Aims #2 and #3 will be completed.

Highlights and Specific Accomplishments:

• Clinical Research Scholars Program, Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Outstanding Teacher of Medical Students—Pediatrics, 2002-2003.
• Outstanding Teacher of Emergency Medicine—Children's Hospital.

K-Generated Publications: None thus far.

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