[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58571-58572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25274]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-19-18AFX]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information
collection request titled Traumatic Brain Injury Disparities in Rural
Areas (TBIDRA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review
and approval. CDC previously published a ``Proposed Data Collection
Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations'' notice on June 7,
2018 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC
received two comments related to the previous notice. This notice
serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency
comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly
interested in comments that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Direct written comments
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.
Proposed Project
Traumatic Brain Injury Disparities in Rural Areas (TBIDRA)--New --
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant public health concern
in the United States. Research indicates that residents of rural areas
have both higher
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incidence and higher mortality rates from TBI than do residents of
urban areas, and that the prevalence of TBI-related disability in rural
geographical areas is higher than in urban and suburban areas. The
obstacles healthcare providers and patients face in rural areas are
vastly different from those in urban areas. There is little published
research specifically related to the challenges rural providers face in
TBI diagnosis and treatment, and even less examination into effective
ways to address gaps in service and improve TBI outcomes. The National
Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC, in a 2015 ``Report
to Congress on TBI in the United States,'' determined that certain
population groups, including residents of rural geographic areas,
require special consideration when it comes to researching TBI.
This is a New Information Collection Request for two years to
collect information on challenges that rural healthcare providers face
in diagnosing, treating, and managing TBI of all severities and
developing a knowledge base upon which we can begin to address gaps in
services to improve clinical care and TBI outcomes in rural
communities. The target population for the data collection effort
includes physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician
assistants (PAs) in selected specialties (general or family practice,
emergency medicine, pediatrics) working in direct patient care in rural
and urban areas. The focus of the study is rural healthcare providers;
urban healthcare providers will be included in this study to allow for
comparison in identifying the distinct challenges and opportunities for
rural healthcare providers. This study has two data collection methods.
A web survey to gather quantitative data on the unique challenges faced
by rural clinicians, and focus groups to gain deeper insight into the
context supporting and/or inhibiting access to comprehensive TBI
evaluation and treatment, the study will collect qualitative data
through focus groups with rural clinicians.
The total estimated annualized burden hours are 200. There is no
cost to respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hrs)
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Health care providers (Primary Care TBI Provider Survey..... 600 1 15/60
Physician, Emergency Physician, Nurse
Practitioner and Physician Assistant).
Focus group screener.... 36 1 5/60
Focus group consent and 31 1 5/60
questionnaire.
Focus group discussion 31 1 85/60
guide.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Acting Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2018-25274 Filed 11-19-18; 8:45 am]
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