spearman and the cognitive ergonomics of health disparities linda s. gottfredson, school of...
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Spearman and the Cognitive Ergonomics of Health Disparities
Linda S. Gottfredson, School of Education, University of DEKathy Stroh, Diabetes Prevention & Control Program, DPH, DEEileen Sparling, Center for Disabilities Studies, University of DE
International Society for Intelligence Research, Limassol, Cyprus, December 8, 2011
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Today
• Spearman’s g (people)• Spearman’s g loading (tasks)• Diabetes epidemic ($$$$)• Wishful thinking (them)• Realistic strategy (us)• Pilot data
Rejected
Neglected
Non-adherence
Knowledge, not g
Diabetes a g-loaded job
Cognitive ergonomics
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Exploding health care costs
Fast death, or death by parts (eyes, feet, heart…)
Patient error & non-adherence
Cognitive limitations of patients
High cognitive demands of diabetes self-care
+Diabetes up & up, younger & younger
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Exploding health care costs
Fast death, or death by parts (eyes, feet, heart…)
Patient error & non-adherence
Cognitive limitations of patients
High cognitive demands of diabetes self-care
+Diabetes up & up, younger & youngerCurrent health policy? Access to care + Motivate + Educate
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‘Enlightened’ OpinionIndividual differences = “Inequalities” Opinion
Inputs Bad
Inputs Unacceptable
Outcomes T1 Bad
Outcomes T2 Back-sliding
g
“Low literacy among highly educated too”
“See, it can’t be g!”
X
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The reality
Gradual growth
Wide variation
Adult patients
$$$~IQ 80
John B Carroll
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Resolute ignorance about g
Gradual growth
Wide variation
Health policy & practice?
No seeNo hearNo say
No insultSo, patients die
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‘Enlightened’ OpinionIndividual differences “Inequalities” Opinion
Inputs Bad
Inputs Unacceptable
Outcomes T1 Bad
Outcomes T2 Back-sliding
g
“Low literacy among highly educated too”
“See, it can’t be g!”
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Neglected—the patient’s jobIndividual differences “Inequalities” Opinion
Inputs Bad
Inputs Unacceptable
Job to be done Complexity(g loading)
Much is inherent
Outcomes T1 Bad
Outcomes T2 Back-sliding
g
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Neglected—the patient’s jobIndividual differences “Inequalities” Opinion
Inputs Bad
Inputs Unacceptable
Job to be done Complexity(g loading)
Much is inherent
Outcomes T1 Bad
Outcomes T2 Back-sliding
g
Simple task
Complex task
g levels meet g loadings
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Current StrategyAccess to care + Motivate + Educate
g loadings rise; g levels won’t
Neglected Reality
Patient error & non-adherence
Patient error & non-adherence
Disparities generator
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No hope? So, give up???
It’s the g loadings, stupid!!
No!!
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CollaboratorsConference venue
Coordinate meds & eating
The patient’s reality
Check f
eet
Don’t
stress
MedsExercise, except when…
Monitor sugar
Proper diet
Sick day rules
Count carbs
Read labels
Adjust insulin
Do A if low,Do B if high
Eye exam
Interpret
readings
What’s a carb??
Call 911 for C, but doctor for D
System no longer on auto-pilot
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Title
CollaboratorsConference venue
Coordinate meds & eating
The health provider’s reality
Check f
eet
Don’t
stress
MedsExercise, except when…
Monitor sugar
Proper diet
Sick day rules
Count carbs
Read labels
Adjust insulin
Do A if low,Do B if high
Eye exam
Interpret
readings
What’s a carb??
Call 911 for C, but doctor for D
You mean I have to measure stuff?!
My blood sugar is 154 over 90.
I don’t eat sugar any more. Just pasta.
It’s low fat, so it’s healthy.
I skipped lunch so I could have a big dinner.
Can I still eat donuts?
Never tested my sugar because I never figured out my meter.
Patient fails to take control
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AADE7™ + 1
Teaching to take control
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• Serial by topic• Abstract• Decontextualized• Fast• Concentrated• One-size-fits-all• No scaffolding• ~No practice• ~No assessment
Self-management education today
g
Cognitive overload
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Neglected job elements
Core tasks:• Interdependence• Criticality• Responsibility• Extinguish old habitsWork conditions:• Time pressure• Distractions• Predictability• Interferences in-situ• Rest breaks
g
Cognitive complexity
Cognitive interferences
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
today
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
Accident prevention
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
g lo
adin
g
Criticality
Priority
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
g lo
adin
g
Criticality
Priority
More cognitively accessible
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Clinics • lo-SES• medical “home” (facilitate)Patients • high cost• low g (assess)
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
g lo
adin
g
Criticality
Priority
Elderly too
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Clinics • lo-SES• medical “home” (facilitate)Patients • high cost• low g (assess)
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
g lo
adin
g
Criticality
Cognitive support
Priority
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Cognitive ergonomics project (9 FQHC clinics)
Keep system under controlCognitive complexity
Critical incidents
Cognitive task analysis
Clinics • lo-SES• “medical home” (create)Patients • high cost• low g (assess)
Costs• ED visits• HospitalizationsPatient outcomes • Glucose control • Complications
Job analysis of diabetes
Evaluation
Training modules for self-care
Clinic service delivery
R & D
I & E
g lo
adin
g
Criticality
Priority
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Recognize when sugar too high or low
Take correct action when sugar to low
Call doctor if sugar persistently high
Criticality rankings (pilot data)
Ranked by 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
System unstable,restore control
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Eat correct serving sizes
Recognize signs to stop exercise
Take meds in correct amount & time
Criticality rankings
Ranked by 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
Maintain system control
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Identify barriers to self-care
Criticality rankings
Ranked by 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
Identify hazards
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Critical incidents
From 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
Took meds on time, —but delayed meal BG crash—but ate only a salad BG crash
Causal nexus (food, meds, blood sugar)
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Critical incidents
From 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
Sick & not eating,—so took no insulin (T1) DKA—but took same dose BG crash
Shift rule when conditions change
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Critical incidents
From 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
Ate prophylactically to “prevent” low blood sugar, did not test blood sugar, got no exercise, chronic high sugar incubating, unseen damage
One causeOne effect One tactic
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Critical incidents
From 30 diabetes health providers (MD, RN, RNP, RD, CDE, other)
Did not control diet chronic high sugar poor wound healingFeared treatment hospitalized for necrotic foot
One goal(avoid immediate pain)
One tactic(avoid medical treatment)
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High g loadings are expensive.
1. When cognitive budget is small, spend it wisely.
2. Focus on critical tasks3. Teach g-efficiently4. Supply g support
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Advice and questions?