Emergency And Acute Care Studies
334 researchers across 12 institutions
Research in emergency and acute care studies examines the complex systems and clinical practices involved in providing immediate medical attention. Investigations focus on improving patient outcomes, optimizing resource allocation, and understanding the effectiveness of interventions during critical health events. This includes studies on pre-hospital care, emergency department operations, trauma management, and the acute phases of various diseases. Methodologies often involve clinical trials, retrospective data analysis, simulation modeling, and health services research to identify best practices and areas for improvement in rapid response healthcare.
This area of study holds particular relevance for Arkansas. The state faces unique challenges related to rural access to emergency services and the impact of health disparities on acute care needs. Research contributes to understanding and addressing these issues, potentially informing policy and practice to enhance the resilience of the state's healthcare infrastructure. Studies may explore the delivery of emergency care in diverse geographic settings within Arkansas and its impact on population health outcomes across different demographic groups.
This research is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing upon expertise from public health, healthcare policy, medical case studies, and cardiovascular health. Engagement spans multiple institutions across Arkansas, fostering a collaborative environment for addressing critical healthcare needs.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinay Nadkarni | UAMS | 118 | 58,380 | ||
| Michael B. Smith | UAMS | 73 | 16,794 | Grant PI High Impact | |
| Kathleen L. Meert | UAMS | 64 | 16,210 | High Impact | |
| Naveena Singh | University of Arkansas – Fort Smith | 64 | 16,943 | High Impact | |
| David T. Selewski | UAMS | 54 | 15,152 | High Impact | |
| Peter M. Mourani | UAMS | 46 | 9,430 | High Impact | |
| Luis A. Juncos | UAMS | 42 | 5,734 | High Impact | |
| Jorge Saucedo | UAMS | 36 | 6,209 | ||
| JoAnn E. Kirchner | UAMS | 33 | 4,569 | High Impact | |
| Michael P. Wilson | UAMS | 31 | 3,991 | High Impact | |
| Sherry E. Courtney | UAMS | 31 | 4,396 | High Impact | |
| Christian Herzog | UAMS | 31 | 2,990 | High Impact | |
| Todd C. Carpenter | UAMS | 30 | 3,506 | High Impact | |
| Xiaotong Han | UAMS | 29 | 3,618 | High Impact | |
| Ariel Berlinski | UAMS | 25 | 1,894 | High Impact | |
| Donald M. Johnson | University of Arkansas | 23 | 2,576 | High Impact Grants | |
| Sabha Bhatti | UAMS | 23 | 1,764 | High Impact | |
| Srikanth Vallurupalli | UAMS | 22 | 2,534 | High Impact | |
| Kevin W. Sexton | UAMS | 22 | 2,061 | Grant PI High Impact | |
| Michaela Kollisch‐Singule | UAMS | 21 | 1,279 |
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Strategic Outlook
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Top US institutions in this area
- 1 Harvard University 1,748
- 2 Johns Hopkins University 1,331
- 3 University of Pennsylvania 1,206
- 4 University of California, San Francisco 1,149
- 5 University of Colorado Denver 1,060
Cross-Institution Connections
Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Emergency And Acute Care Studies.