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1 to 25 of 98 Research Studies DisplayedTracer H, Sanou A
AHRQ Author: Tracer H
Screening for pancreatic cancer.
This “Putting Prevention into Practice: An Evidence Based Approach” case study, is based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation for pancreatic cancer screening. It describes a patient scenario and poses questions.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Tracer H, Sanou A .
Screening for pancreatic cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Dec 15;100(12):771-72..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Prevention, Cancer, Case Study, Primary Care
Chapman CH, Caram MEV, Radhakrishnan A
Association between PSA values and surveillance quality after prostate cancer surgery.
This study examined the association between PSA values and posttreatment surveillance after prostate cancer surgery. Normally the treatment cutoff rate is 0.2 ng/mL but 4.0 ng/mL may be more appropriate. Data from the US Veterans Health Administration was used to perform a retrospective longitudinal cohort study for men diagnosed with nonmetastatic prostate cancer from 2005 to 2008 who underwent radical prostatectomy. Guideline concordance was high at year 1 (95%) but decreased to 79% in year 7. After adjustment, guideline concordance was lowered for the youngest and oldest, Black, and unmarried men.
AHRQ-funded; HS018726.
Citation: Chapman CH, Caram MEV, Radhakrishnan A .
Association between PSA values and surveillance quality after prostate cancer surgery.
Cancer Med 2019 Dec;8(18):7903-12. doi: 10.1002/cam4.2663..
Keywords: Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Cancer, Surgery, Screening, Guidelines, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice
Stoops C, Stone S, Evans E
Baby NINJA (Nephrotoxic Injury Negated by Just-in-Time Action): reduction of nephrotoxic medication-associated acute kidney injury in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The purpose of this study was to test if acute kidney injury (AKI) is preventable in patients in the neonatal intensive care unit and if infants at high-risk of nephrotoxic medication-induced AKI can be identified using a systematic surveillance program previously used in the pediatric non-intensive care unit setting. The authors concluded that a systematic surveillance program to identify high-risk infants can prevent nephrotoxic-induced AKI and has the potential to prevent short and long-term consequences of AKI in critically ill infants.
AHRQ-funded; HS023763.
Citation: Stoops C, Stone S, Evans E .
Baby NINJA (Nephrotoxic Injury Negated by Just-in-Time Action): reduction of nephrotoxic medication-associated acute kidney injury in the neonatal intensive care unit.
J Pediatr 2019 Dec;215:223-28.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.08.046..
Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Medication, Medication: Safety, Patient Safety, Kidney Disease and Health, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Prevention, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events
Hassmiller Lich K, O'Leary MC, Nambiar S
Estimating the impact of insurance expansion on colorectal cancer and related costs in North Carolina: a population-level simulation analysis.
Researchers used microsimulation to estimate the health and financial effects of insurance expansion and reduction scenarios in North Carolina (NC) for colorectal cancer screening (CRC). The full lifetime of a simulated population of residents age-eligible for CRC screening (aged 50-75) during a 5-year period were simulated. Findings indicate that the estimated cost savings--balancing increased CRC screening/testing costs against decreased cancer treatment costs--were approximately $30 M and $970 M for Medicaid expansion and Medicare-for-all scenarios, respectively, compared to status quo. The researchers concluded that insurance expansion will likely improve CRC screening both overall and in underserved populations while saving money, with the largest savings realized by Medicare.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Hassmiller Lich K, O'Leary MC, Nambiar S .
Estimating the impact of insurance expansion on colorectal cancer and related costs in North Carolina: a population-level simulation analysis.
Prev Med 2019 Dec;129s:105847. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105847..
Keywords: Health Insurance, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Healthcare Costs, Screening, Prevention, Medicaid, Medicare, Policy, Access to Care
Krist AH, Davidson KW, Ngo-Metzger Q
AHRQ Author: Ngo-Metzger Q, Mills J
Social determinants as a preventive service: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force methods considerations for research.
The authors offer a brief review of the social determinants of health that may be germane to the USPSTF, the methods the USPSTF uses to evaluate relevant evidence, and current evidence gaps for social risks. Their road map for research is intended to spark ingenuity and purpose in the next generation of research studies, thereby ensuring that future recommendations to address and prevent social risks in primary care are informed by high-quality evidence.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; HS026664.
Citation: Krist AH, Davidson KW, Ngo-Metzger Q .
Social determinants as a preventive service: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force methods considerations for research.
Am J Prev Med 2019 Dec;57(6s1):S6-s12. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.07.013..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Social Determinants of Health, Research Methodologies, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Brault MA, Spiegelman D, Hargreaves J
Treatment as prevention: concepts and challenges for reducing HIV incidence.
This paper reviews the results and lessons learned from four large-scale HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinical trials that were held in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce HIV transmission. These trials used treatment as prevention (TasP) to improve overall health and protect HIV-uninfected sexual partners from infection. There were seemingly inconsistent findings in the major TasP trials held in South African, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, and Zambia. The review highlighted implementation challenges and identified approaches to optimize programs and incentivize uptake and engagement in HIV testing and ART-based care.
AHRQ-funded; HS023000.
Citation: Brault MA, Spiegelman D, Hargreaves J .
Treatment as prevention: concepts and challenges for reducing HIV incidence.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2019 Dec 1;82 Suppl 2:S104-s12. doi: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002168..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Screening
Krein SL, Kuhn L, Ratz D
Use of designated nurse PICC teams and CLABSI prevention practices among U.S. hospitals: a survey-based study.
The authors identified the prevalence of and factors associated with having a designated nurse peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) team among U.S. acute care hospitals. They found that nurse PICC teams inserted PICCs in more than 60% of U.S. hospitals during the study period. Moreover, certain practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infection, including maximum sterile barrier precautions, chlorhexidine gluconate for insertion site antisepsis, and facility-wide insertion checklists were regularly used by a higher percentage of hospitals with nurse PICC teams compared with those without. They concluded that nurse PICC teams play an integral role in PICC use at many hospitals and that use of such teams may promote key practices to prevent complications.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: Krein SL, Kuhn L, Ratz D .
Use of designated nurse PICC teams and CLABSI prevention practices among U.S. hospitals: a survey-based study.
J Patient Saf 2019 Dec;15(4):293-95. doi: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000246..
Keywords: Nursing, Teams, Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Inpatient Care, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Prevention, Provider: Nurse, Provider
Tracer H, Jasmin W
AHRQ Author: Tracer H
Screening for HIV Infection and Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection.
This case study provides questions and answers on the topic of screening for HIV infection and preexposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV infection.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Tracer H, Jasmin W .
Screening for HIV Infection and Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Nov 15;100(10):637-38..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Screening, Prevention
Chiotos K, Rock C, Schweizer ML
Current infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program practices: a survey of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Research Network (SRN).
This survey compares results with a similar 2013 survey that characterizes contemporary infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program practices across 64 healthcare facilities. There was decreased frequency of active surveillance for MRSA, frequent active surveillance for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, and increased support for antibiotic stewardship programs.
AHRQ-funded; HS026393.
Citation: Chiotos K, Rock C, Schweizer ML .
Current infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program practices: a survey of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Research Network (SRN).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2019 Sep;40(9):1046-49. doi: 10.1017/ice.2019.172.
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Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Antibiotics, Medication, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Infectious Diseases, Prevention, Practice Patterns
Mills J, Day B
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
This case study relates to interventions to prevent perinatal depression. It includes a case description as well as follow up questions and answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Day B .
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Sep 15;100(6):365-66..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Depression, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Women, Case Study
Parsons HM, Forte ML, Abdi HI
Nutrition as prevention for improved cancer health outcomes: a systematic literature review.
This systematic review examined evidence for the effectiveness of providing nutritional interventions before or during cancer therapy to improve cancer treatment outcomes. The studies examined focused primarily on non-vitamin/mineral dietary supplements, nutrition support, and route or timing of inpatient nutrition interventions for patients with gastrointestinal or head and neck cancer; most of the studies evaluated changes in body weight, adverse events from cancer treatment, length of hospital stay, or quality of life. While studies with low- or medium risk-of-bias reported mixed results on the effect of nutritional interventions, the authors concluded that the methodological limitations impair the translation of study findings into clinical practice or guidelines.
AHRQ-funded; 75Q80120D00008.
Citation: Parsons HM, Forte ML, Abdi HI .
Nutrition as prevention for improved cancer health outcomes: a systematic literature review.
JNCI Cancer Spectr 2023 May 2; 7(3):pkad035. doi: 10.1093/jncics/pkad035..
Keywords: Nutrition, Cancer, Prevention, Quality of Life, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Mabry-Hernandez I, Mock A
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez I
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
This Putting Prevention into Practice case study concerns a 65-year-old man with no significant medical history whose father who died from an abdominal aortic aneurysm in his 60s. The patient wants to know if he should be screened for this condition. The case study provides three questions along with answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabry-Hernandez I, Mock A .
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Am Fam Physician 2020 May 15;101(10):621-22.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cardiovascular Conditions, Screening, Prevention, Case Study, Evidence-Based Practice
Chou R, Dana T, Fu R
Screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Chou R, Dana T, Fu R .
Screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Mar 10;323(10):970-75. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.20788..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Children/Adolescents, Hepatitis, Chronic Conditions, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Rice WS, Stringer KL, Sohail M
Accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): perceptions of current and potential prEP users in Birmingham, Alabama.
Limited studies to date assess barriers to and facilitators of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and utilization using a patient-centered access to care framework, among diverse socio-demographic groups, or in the U.S. Deep South, an area with disproportionate HIV burden. In this study, the investigators examine perceptions of PrEP access in qualitative interviews with 44 current and potential PrEP users in Birmingham, Alabama.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Rice WS, Stringer KL, Sohail M .
Accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): perceptions of current and potential prEP users in Birmingham, Alabama.
AIDS Behav 2019 Nov;23(11):2966-79. doi: 10.1007/s10461-019-02591-9..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Healthcare Utilization, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Access to Care, Health Promotion
Kreutzer L, Yang AD, Sansone C
Barriers to providing VTE chemoprophylaxis to hospitalized patients: a nursing-focused qualitative evaluation.
This study analyzed barriers for administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis to hospitalized patients from nurses. Researchers conducted 14 focus group interviews with nurses from five inpatient units to assess their perceptions of barriers to administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis. Barriers included nurses’ misconceptions that patients did not require chemoprophylaxis, their uncertainty when counseling patients on the importance of chemoprophylaxis, and a lack of comparative data regarding specific refusal rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS024516.
Citation: Kreutzer L, Yang AD, Sansone C .
Barriers to providing VTE chemoprophylaxis to hospitalized patients: a nursing-focused qualitative evaluation.
J Hosp Med 2019 Nov 1;14(10):668-72. doi: 10.12788/jhm.3290..
Keywords: Blood Clots, Patient Safety, Prevention, Inpatient Care, Care Management, Nursing
Leeds IL, DiBrito SR, Canner JK
Cost-benefit limitations of extended, outpatient venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following surgery for Crohn's disease.
This goal of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of extended prophylaxis in patients with Crohn's disease after abdominal surgery. A decision tree model was used to assess cost-effectiveness and cost-per-case averted with extended-duration venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following abdominal surgery. Results showed that extended prophylaxis in patients with Crohn's disease postoperatively is not cost-effective when the cumulative incidence of posthospital thrombosis remains less than 4.9%. These findings are driven by the low absolute risk of thrombosis in this population and the considerable cost of universal treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS024547.
Citation: Leeds IL, DiBrito SR, Canner JK .
Cost-benefit limitations of extended, outpatient venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following surgery for Crohn's disease.
Dis Colon Rectum 2019 Nov;62(11):1371-80. doi: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001461..
Keywords: Prevention, Digestive Disease and Health, Surgery, Healthcare Costs, Adverse Events, Patient Safety, Blood Clots, Shared Decision Making, Medication
Briggs ADM, Fraze TK, Glick AL
How do accountable care organizations deliver preventive care services? A mixed-methods study.
The authors sought to understand how Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) provide preventive care services to their attributed patients. They found that offering annual wellness visits and having a system-wide approach to closing preventive care gaps are key mechanisms used by high-performing ACOs to address patients' preventive care needs; however, few programs or initiatives were identified that specifically target clinically complex patients. They concluded that understanding the mechanisms and motivations used by high-performing ACOs may help both providers and payers to increase the use of preventive care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024075.
Citation: Briggs ADM, Fraze TK, Glick AL .
How do accountable care organizations deliver preventive care services? A mixed-methods study.
J Gen Intern Med 2019 Nov;34(11):2451-59. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05271-5..
Keywords: Prevention, Healthcare Delivery, Medicare
Ngo-Metzger Q, Zuvekas S, Shafer P
AHRQ Author: Ngo-Metzger Q, Zuvekas S, Shafer P, Tracer H, Borsky AE, Bierman AS
Ngo-Metzger Q, Zuvekas S, Shafer P, Tracer H, Borsky AE, Bierman AS. Statin use in the U.S. for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease remains suboptimal.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the rates of statin use for secondary prevention of ASCVD events in the United States over the last decade and determine whether disparities in the treatment of ASCVD still persist among women and racial/ethnic minorities.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Ngo-Metzger Q, Zuvekas S, Shafer P .
Ngo-Metzger Q, Zuvekas S, Shafer P, Tracer H, Borsky AE, Bierman AS. Statin use in the U.S. for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease remains suboptimal.
J Am Board Fam Med 2019 Nov-Dec;32(6):807-17. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2019.06.180313..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Cardiovascular Conditions, Medication, Healthcare Utilization, Prevention, Heart Disease and Health, Disparities
Oh ES, Needham DM, Nikooie R
Antipsychotics for preventing delirium in hospitalized adults: a systematic review.
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review evaluating the benefits and harms of antipsychotics to treat delirium in adults. Results showed that there was little evidence demonstrating neurologic harms associated with short-term use of antipsychotics for treating delirium in adult inpatients, but potentially harmful cardiac effects tended to occur more frequently. Current evidence does not support routine use of haloperidol or second-generation antipsychotics to treat delirium in adult inpatients.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500006I.
Citation: Oh ES, Needham DM, Nikooie R .
Antipsychotics for preventing delirium in hospitalized adults: a systematic review.
Ann Intern Med 2019 Oct 1;171(7):474-84. doi: 10.7326/m19-1859..
Keywords: Neurological Disorders, Medication, Hospitalization, Inpatient Care, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Behavioral Health, Prevention
Jones KJ, Skinner A, Venema D
Evaluating the use of multiteam systems to manage the complexity of inpatient falls in rural hospitals.
Researchers evaluated the implementation and outcomes of evidence-based fall-risk-reduction processes when those processes are implemented using a multiteam system (MTS) structure. They found that multiteam systems that effectively coordinate fall-risk-reduction processes may improve the capacity of hospitals to manage the complex patient, environmental, and system factors that result in falls.
AHRQ-funded; HS024630; HS021429.
Citation: Jones KJ, Skinner A, Venema D .
Evaluating the use of multiteam systems to manage the complexity of inpatient falls in rural hospitals.
Health Serv Res 2019 Oct;54(5):994-1006. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13186..
Keywords: Falls, Hospitals, Inpatient Care, Quality of Care, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Prevention, Risk
Kim B, Callander D, DiClemente R
Location of pre-exposure prophylaxis services across New York City neighborhoods: do neighborhood socio-demographic characteristics and HIV incidence Matter?
This study analyzed the New York City geographic distribution of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) providers and the relationship between their location, neighborhood characteristics, and HIV incidence using spatial analytic methods. Results showed that neighborhood socio-demographic measures of race/ethnicity, income, insurance coverage, or same-sex couple household, were not associated with PrEP provider density, and PrEP providers were located in high HIV-incidence neighborhoods. These findings validate the need for ongoing policy interventions in relation to PrEP provider locations in New York City and inform the design of future PrEP implementation strategies, such as public health campaigns and navigation assistance for low-cost insurance.
AHRQ-funded; HS026120.
Citation: Kim B, Callander D, DiClemente R .
Location of pre-exposure prophylaxis services across New York City neighborhoods: do neighborhood socio-demographic characteristics and HIV incidence Matter?
AIDS Behav 2019 Oct;23(10):2795-802. doi: 10.1007/s10461-019-02609-2..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Access to Care, Social Determinants of Health
Epling JW, Borsky AE, Gerteis J
AHRQ Author: Borsky AE
Improvements to the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
To better support implementation by primary care clinicians and to meet the needs of newer audiences, the USPSTF reevaluated the presentation of its Recommendation Statements. They used the following goals to guide the revisions: (1) be clear and helpful for clinicians in practice; (2) convey trustworthiness through transparency in describing its methods and decision-making; and (3) describe the evidence on which the recommendations were made and any research gaps found. This paper discusses the revision process.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Epling JW, Borsky AE, Gerteis J .
Improvements to the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
JAMA 2019 Sep 24;322(12):1143-44. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.11311..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Henderson JT, Webber EM, Bean SI
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Investigators systematically reviewed the benefits and harms of asymptomatic bacteriuria screening and treatment in adults, including during pregnancy, to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. They found that screening and treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy was associated with reduced rates of pyelonephritis and low birth weights, while benefits of asymptomatic bacteriuria treatment in nonpregnant adult populations were not found. Trial evidence was limited.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007.
Citation: Henderson JT, Webber EM, Bean SI .
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Sep 24;322(12):1195-205. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.10060..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Infectious Diseases, Prevention, Screening, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Nelson HD, Fu R, Zakher B
Medication use for the risk reduction of primary breast cancer in women: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this paper was to update the 2013 US Preventive Services Task Force systematic review on medications to reduce risk of primary (first diagnosis) invasive breast cancer in women. Investigators abstracted data on methods, participant characteristics, eligibility criteria, outcome ascertainment, and follow-up; individual trial results were combined using a profile likelihood random-effects model. Results showed that tamoxifen, raloxifene, and aromatase inhibitors were associated with lower risk of primary invasive breast cancer in women but also were associated with adverse effects that differed between medications. Risk stratification methods to identify patients with increased breast cancer risk demonstrated low accuracy.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Nelson HD, Fu R, Zakher B .
Medication use for the risk reduction of primary breast cancer in women: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Sep 3;322(9):868-86. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.5780..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Medication, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Prevention, Primary Care
Gance-Cleveland B, Leiferman J, Aldrich H
Using the technology acceptance model to develop startsmart: mHealth for screening, brief intervention, and referral for risk and protective factors in pregnancy.
The purpose of this study was to develop StartSmart, a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to support evidence-based prenatal screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for risk and protective factors in pregnancy. Expert clinicians provided guidance on the screening instruments, resources, and practice guidelines. Clinicians suggested identifying specific prenatal visits for the screening. Patients reported that the tablet-based screening was useful to promote adherence to guidelines and provided suggestions for improvement.
AHRQ-funded; HS024738.
Citation: Gance-Cleveland B, Leiferman J, Aldrich H .
Using the technology acceptance model to develop startsmart: mHealth for screening, brief intervention, and referral for risk and protective factors in pregnancy.
J Midwifery Womens Health 2019 Sep;64(5):630-40. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13009..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Domestic Violence, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Shared Decision Making, Pregnancy, Women, Evidence-Based Practice, Screening, Prevention