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AHRQ Research Studies
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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedLopez-Olivo MA, des Bordes JK, Lin H
A randomized controlled trial comparing two self-administered educational strategies for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
The authors conducted a randomized clinical trial in patients with knee osteoarthritis to assess the efficacy of providing a video for entertainment education, in combination with two booklets, compared with providing the booklets alone. They found that, although both education strategies were associated with improved knowledge and reduced decisional conflict at 6 months, receiving the video + booklets in combination, compared with receiving the booklets alone, proved to be more effective in changing behaviors and appeared to have some advantages for Spanish speakers and those who were less educated.
AHRQ-funded; HS019354.
Citation: Lopez-Olivo MA, des Bordes JK, Lin H .
A randomized controlled trial comparing two self-administered educational strategies for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
ACR Open Rheumatol 2021 Mar;3(3):185-95. doi: 10.1002/acr2.11222..
Keywords: Arthritis, Orthopedics, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient Self-Management, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Shared Decision Making, Health Promotion
Jefferson UT, Zachary I, Majee W
Employing a user-centered design to engage mothers in the development of a mHealth breastfeeding application.
The Mother's Milk Connection mHealth application was designed to improve breastfeeding duration and access to support. This article describes a user-centered design process to engage mothers in the development of the Mother's Milk Connection application. Stakeholder and user engagement indicated the integration of four distinct features acceptable for use as a comprehensive mHealth intervention to improve access to breastfeeding support. Further, mHealth has the potential to be a useful strategy for providing breastfeeding support, and a clinical trial regarding the efficacy of the Mother's Milk Connection application is needed.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Jefferson UT, Zachary I, Majee W .
Employing a user-centered design to engage mothers in the development of a mHealth breastfeeding application.
Comput Inform Nurs 2019 Oct;37(10):522-31. doi: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000549..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Maternal Care, Pregnancy, Women, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient and Family Engagement, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Health Promotion, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Caregiving
Leonard S, Anderson LM, Jonassaint J
Utilizing a novel mobile health "selfie" application to improve compliance to iron chelation in pediatric patients receiving chronic transfusions.
Iron chelation therapy can prevent iron overload for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia major; however, adherence is suboptimal. Therefore, the researchers developed an intensive training program (ITP), to improve medication management and disease knowledge. The objectives were to determine feasibility of the ITP and its preliminary impact on adherence, disease knowledge, and health outcomes. The mobile ITP was feasibly implemented in a clinical setting.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Leonard S, Anderson LM, Jonassaint J .
Utilizing a novel mobile health "selfie" application to improve compliance to iron chelation in pediatric patients receiving chronic transfusions.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2017 Apr;39(3):223-29. doi: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000743.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Sickle Cell Disease
Marcum ZA, Hanlon JT, Murray MD
Improving medication adherence and health outcomes in older adults: an evidence-based review of randomized controlled trials.
The objective of this review was to provide an updated summary of evidence from randomized controlled studies to determine whether interventions aimed at improving medication adherence also improve the health outcomes of older adults residing in community-based settings. This evidence-based review of medication adherence interventions in older adults revealed promising strategies in the larger context of a largely mixed body of literature.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982; HS023779.
Citation: Marcum ZA, Hanlon JT, Murray MD .
Improving medication adherence and health outcomes in older adults: an evidence-based review of randomized controlled trials.
Drugs Aging 2017 Mar;34(3):191-201. doi: 10.1007/s40266-016-0433-7.
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Keywords: Elderly, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Lee YJ, Boden-Albala B, Jia H
The association between online health information-seeking behaviors and health behaviors among Hispanics in New York City: a community-based cross-sectional study.
The specific aim of this study was to examine the association between online health information-seeking behaviors and health behaviors (physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, alcohol use, and hypertension medication adherence) among Hispanics. It concluded that given the promising, although modest, associations between online health information-seeking behaviors and some health behaviors, efforts are needed to improve Hispanics' ability to access and understand health information.
AHRQ-funded; HS022961; HS019853.
Citation: Lee YJ, Boden-Albala B, Jia H .
The association between online health information-seeking behaviors and health behaviors among Hispanics in New York City: a community-based cross-sectional study.
J Med Internet Res 2015 Nov 26;17(11):e261. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4368.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Web-Based, Telehealth, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Kuntz JL, Safford MM, Singh JA
Patient-centered interventions to improve medication management and adherence: a qualitative review of research findings.
This review reports the current state of scientific research around interventions to improve medication management through four patient-centered domains. Out of 60 studies, the authors found the following types of intervention: patient education, augmented pharmacy services, decision aids, shared decision-making, and clinical review of patient adherence. They were unable to determine whether these interventions were more effective than traditional medication adherence interventions.
AHRQ-funded; HS021107.
Citation: Kuntz JL, Safford MM, Singh JA .
Patient-centered interventions to improve medication management and adherence: a qualitative review of research findings.
Patient Educ Couns 2014 Dec;97(3):310-26. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2014.08.021.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Shared Decision Making, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Healthcare