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Research Overview

Dr. Gidengil's research focuses on patient safety and quality measurement, particularly as it relates to antibiotic resistant organisms, healthcare-associated infections, and vaccination. She is currently leading the development of a new pediatric-focused AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit, as well as a review of innovative use of health information technology to improve coordination of care for patients.

Research Background

Courtney Gidengil, MD MPH is an Instructor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. She is also a Physician Scientist at the RAND Corporation. She is board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Gidengil earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She trained as a resident in pediatrics at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Brown University. She completed further subspecialty training in pediatric infectious diseases at Children's Hospital Boston, where she joined the division as faculty in 2009. Her research training included the Harvard Pediatric Health Services Research Fellowship Program, and she received an MPH in Clinical Effectiveness from the Harvard School of Public Health in 2009.

 

Education

Medical School

McGill University
2003 Montreal Canada

Residency

Rhode Island Hospital
2006 Providence RI

Fellowship

Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Boston Children's Hospital
2009 Boston MA

Graduate School

MPH Harvard School of Public Health
2009 Boston MA

Publications

  1. 'You just don't feel like your work goes recognised': healthcare worker experiences of tension related to public discourse around the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Lead. 2024 Dec 23; 8(4):324-328. View Abstract
  2. Implementation facilitators and barriers of stress first aid to protect mental health of frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Nov 26; 24(1):1475. View Abstract
  3. Using a computational cognitive model to simulate the effects of personal and social network experiences on seasonal influenza vaccination decisions. Front Epidemiol. 2024; 4:1467301. View Abstract
  4. Patient safety and the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of perspectives of front-line clinicians. BMJ Open Qual. 2024 Aug 22; 13(3). View Abstract
  5. Misaligned Supports: Differences in Reported Health Care Worker Well-being Supports Provided and Needed During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Health Promot. 2025 Jan; 39(1):63-75. View Abstract
  6. Testing an Intervention to Improve Health Care Worker Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 04 01; 7(4):e244192. View Abstract
  7. Lyme disease vaccine attitudes and intentions among parents of children aged 5-18 years in the United States. Vaccine. 2024 Mar 19; 42(8):1899-1905. View Abstract
  8. Health Care Provider Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Adult Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Recommendations - United States, September 28-October 10, 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2023 Sep 08; 72(36):979-984. View Abstract
  9. "It Haunts Me": Impact of COVID-19 Deaths on Frontline Clinicians In Acute Care Settings-A Qualitative Study. Am J Crit Care. 2023 09 01; 32(5):368-374. View Abstract
  10. Unvaccinated Adolescents' COVID-19 Vaccine Intentions: Implications for Public Health Messaging. J Adolesc Health. 2023 10; 73(4):679-685. View Abstract
  11. Improving the Quality of Written Discharge Instructions: A Multisite Collaborative Project. Pediatrics. 2023 05 01; 151(5). View Abstract
  12. Health care provider knowledge around shared clinical decision-making regarding HPV vaccination of adults aged 27-45 years in the United States. Vaccine. 2023 04 17; 41(16):2650-2655. View Abstract
  13. Parental Perceptions Related to Co-Administration of Adolescent COVID-19 and Routine Vaccines. J Adolesc Health. 2023 05; 72(5):667-673. View Abstract
  14. Collaborative to Increase Lethal Means Counseling for Caregivers of Youth With Suicidality. Pediatrics. 2022 12 01; 150(6). View Abstract
  15. Associations of pediatric nurse burnout with involvement in quality improvement. J Pediatr Nurs. 2023 May-Jun; 70:e9-e16. View Abstract
  16. Association of COVID-19 Vaccination With Influenza Vaccine History and Changes in Influenza Vaccination. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 11 01; 5(11):e2241888. View Abstract
  17. Access to Health Care Among TRICARE-Covered Children. Rand Health Q. 2022 Aug; 9(4):18. View Abstract
  18. COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions, Concerns, and Facilitators Among US Parents of Children Ages 6 Months Through 4 Years. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 08 01; 5(8):e2227437. View Abstract
  19. Messaging Strategies for Mitigating COVID-19 Through Vaccination and Nonpharmaceutical Interventions. Rand Health Q. 2022 Jun; 9(3):13. View Abstract
  20. Health Services and Primary Care Research Study: Comprehensive Report. Rand Health Q. 2022 Jun; 9(3):26. View Abstract
  21. COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Intentions Following US Food and Drug Administration Approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. JAMA Intern Med. 2022 06 01; 182(6):678-680. View Abstract
  22. Protecting the mental and physical well-being of frontline health care workers during COVID-19: Study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials. 2022 06; 117:106768. View Abstract
  23. Worker and employer experiences with COVID-19 and the California Workers' Compensation System: A review of the literature. Am J Ind Med. 2022 03; 65(3):203-213. View Abstract
  24. Reciprocal relationships among influenza experiences, perceptions, and behavior: Results from a national, longitudinal survey of United States adults. Soc Sci Med. 2022 03; 296:114693. View Abstract
  25. Usefulness of Child HCAHPS Survey Data for Improving Inpatient Pediatric Care Experiences. Hosp Pediatr. 2021 10; 11(10):e199-e214. View Abstract
  26. Association among trust in health care providers, friends, and family, and vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine. 2021 09 24; 39(40):5737-5740. View Abstract
  27. Acceptability of Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents - United States, April 15-23, 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021 Jul 16; 70(28):997-1003. View Abstract
  28. Quality of Care for Youth Hospitalized for Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm. Acad Pediatr. 2021 Sep-Oct; 21(7):1179-1186. View Abstract
  29. Safety of vaccines used for routine immunization in the United States: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Vaccine. 2021 06 23; 39(28):3696-3716. View Abstract
  30. Comparing covariation among vaccine hesitancy and broader beliefs within Twitter and survey data. PLoS One. 2020; 15(10):e0239826. View Abstract
  31. The Stability of Influenza Vaccination Behavior Over Time: A Longitudinal Analysis of Individuals Across 8 Years. Ann Behav Med. 2020 10 01; 54(10):783-793. View Abstract
  32. Beliefs around childhood vaccines in the United States: A systematic review. Vaccine. 2019 10 23; 37(45):6793-6802. View Abstract
  33. Antibiotic Prescribing During Pediatric Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Visits. Pediatrics. 2019 05; 143(5). View Abstract
  34. Quality Of Care For Acute Respiratory Infections During Direct-To-Consumer Telemedicine Visits For Adults. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018 12; 37(12):2014-2023. View Abstract
  35. Hospital-Based Quality Measures for Pediatric Mental Health Care. Pediatrics. 2018 06; 141(6). View Abstract
  36. Validation of New Care Coordination Quality Measures for Children with Medical Complexity. Acad Pediatr. 2018 07; 18(5):581-588. View Abstract
  37. Attributable Cost of Clostridium difficile Infection in Pediatric Patients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 12; 38(12):1472-1477. View Abstract
  38. Development of New Quality Measures for Hospital-Based Care of Suicidal Youth. Acad Pediatr. 2018 04; 18(3):248-255. View Abstract
  39. Identifying and Coordinating Care for Complex Patients: Findings from the Leading Edge of Analytics and Health Information Technology. Rand Health Q. 2017 Jun; 6(3):2. View Abstract
  40. Validation of New Quality Measures for Transitions Between Sites of Care. Pediatrics. 2017 May; 139(5). View Abstract
  41. Development and Implementation of the Family Experiences With Coordination of Care Survey Quality Measures. Acad Pediatr. 2017 Nov - Dec; 17(8):863-870. View Abstract
  42. Comparing VA to Non-VA Care. J Gen Intern Med. 2017 02; 32(2):152. View Abstract
  43. Testing New Codes to Capture Post-Operative Care. Rand Health Q. 2017 Jan; 7(1):3. View Abstract
  44. Knowledge gaps inhibit health IT development for coordinating complex patients' care. Am J Manag Care. 2016 Sep 01; 22(9):e317-22. View Abstract
  45. Development and Pilot Testing of Caregiver-Reported Pediatric Quality Measures for Transitions Between Sites of Care. Acad Pediatr. 2016 Nov - Dec; 16(8):760-769. View Abstract
  46. Quality Measures to Assess Care Transitions for Hospitalized Children. Pediatrics. 2016 08; 138(2). View Abstract
  47. Comparing VA and Non-VA Quality of Care: A Systematic Review. J Gen Intern Med. 2017 01; 32(1):105-121. View Abstract
  48. Resources and Capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to Provide Timely and Accessible Care to Veterans. Rand Health Q. 2016 May 09; 5(4):14. View Abstract
  49. Using Clinical Vignettes to Assess Quality of Care for Acute Respiratory Infections. Inquiry. 2016; 53. View Abstract
  50. What Drives Variation in Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infections? J Gen Intern Med. 2016 08; 31(8):918-24. View Abstract
  51. Evaluation of symptom checkers for self diagnosis and triage: audit study. BMJ. 2015 Jul 08; 351:h3480. View Abstract
  52. Antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections at retail clinics, physician practices, and emergency departments. Am J Manag Care. 2015 Apr; 21(4):294-302. View Abstract
  53. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a systematic review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Mar; 135(3):713-720. View Abstract
  54. The volume-quality relationship in antibiotic prescribing: when more isn't better. Inquiry. 2015; 52. View Abstract
  55. Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Updated Results from a Structured Expert Consultation Process. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2015 Jan; 3(1):e296. View Abstract
  56. Cost-effectiveness of strategies to prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in an intensive care unit. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015 Jan; 36(1):17-27. View Abstract
  57. Using Medicaid and CHIP claims data to support pediatric quality measurement: lessons from 3 centers of excellence in measure development. Acad Pediatr. 2014 Sep-Oct; 14(5 Suppl):S76-81. View Abstract
  58. Safety of vaccines used for routine immunization of U.S. children: a systematic review. Pediatrics. 2014 Aug; 134(2):325-37. View Abstract
  59. Safety of Vaccines Used for Routine Immunization in the United States. Evid Rep Technol Assess (Full Rep). 2014 Jul; (215):1-740. View Abstract
  60. Initial Antibiotic Choice in the Treatment of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis and Return Visit Rates. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2013 Dec; 2(4):361-7. View Abstract
  61. Conscious consideration of herd immunity in influenza vaccination decisions. Am J Prev Med. 2013 Jul; 45(1):118-121. View Abstract
  62. Parental and societal values for the risks and benefits of childhood combination vaccines. Vaccine. 2012 May 14; 30(23):3445-52. View Abstract
  63. Trends in risk perceptions and vaccination intentions: a longitudinal study of the first year of the H1N1 pandemic. Am J Public Health. 2012 Apr; 102(4):672-9. View Abstract
  64. Epidemiology and risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2011 Jul; 30(7):580-4. View Abstract
  65. Financial barriers to the adoption of combination vaccines by pediatricians. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2010 Dec; 164(12):1138-44. View Abstract
  66. The growth of retail clinics and the medical home: two trends in concert or in conflict? Health Aff (Millwood). 2010 May; 29(5):998-1003. View Abstract
  67. Financial barriers to implementing combination vaccines: perspectives from pediatricians and policy makers. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2009 Jun; 48(5):539-47. View Abstract
  68. Initial Antibiotic Choice and Recurrent Group A Streptococcus Pharyngitis in Children. 48th Annual ICAAC/IDSA 46th Annual Meeting. 2008. View Abstract
  69. Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccination of adults in the USA. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2008 Jul; 7(5):621-34. View Abstract
  70. Pertussis vaccination for health care workers. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2008 Jul; 21(3):426-34. View Abstract
  71. Comparison of functional testing patterns after coronary artery bypass grafting in Canada and in the United States. Am J Cardiol. 2001 Apr 01; 87(7):899-901. View Abstract
  72. Comparison of functional testing patterns after coronary artery bypass grafting in Canada and the United States. American Journal of Cardiology. 2001; 87(7):899-901. View Abstract
  73. Functional testing after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in Canada and the United States: a survey of practice patterns. Can J Cardiol. 2000 Jun; 16(6):739-46. View Abstract
  74. Functional testing after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in Canada and the United States: a survey of practice patterns. Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 2000; 16(6):739-746. View Abstract

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