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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 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedRosas LG, Lv N, Lewis MA
A Latino patient-centered, evidence-based approach to diabetes prevention.
Cultural tailoring of evidence-based diabetes prevention program (DPP) interventions is needed to effectively address obesity and its related chronic diseases among Latinos in primary care. This article described the patient-centered process used to adapt the DPP and reported cultural adaptations. The investigators concluded that the 2-stage approach actively engaging patients, family members, providers, and health care system leaders reinforced the cultural congruence of the existing intervention while further strengthening it with adaptations promoting Latino family and community support.
AHRQ-funded; HS022702.
Citation: Rosas LG, Lv N, Lewis MA .
A Latino patient-centered, evidence-based approach to diabetes prevention.
J Am Board Fam Med 2018 May-Jun;31(3):364-74. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2018.03.170280..
Keywords: Cultural Competence, Diabetes, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Doll KM, Snyder CR, Ford CL
Endometrial cancer disparities: a race-conscious critique of the literature.
This review critiques how race has been conceptualized to explain the causes of endometrial cancer disparities, assesses gaps in knowledge production, and proposes new research priorities. The authors found that a narrow definition of race as a purely biological construct is common throughout the literature, resulting in an underemphasis on the role of modifiable, nonbiological contributors to racial disparities and a lack of follow-up work to address these contributors. Knowledge gaps included the role of health care systems in early diagnosis, a lack of intervention studies to address persistent treatment inequity by race, and the near absence of qualitative work to understand the perspectives of black women diagnosed with endometrial cancer.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982.
Citation: Doll KM, Snyder CR, Ford CL .
Endometrial cancer disparities: a race-conscious critique of the literature.
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2018 May;218(5):474-82.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.09.016.
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Keywords: Cancer, Disparities, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women
Hines AL, Roter D, Ghods Dinoso BK
Informed and patient-centered decision-making in the primary care visits of African Americans with depression.
This study examined the prevalence and extent of informed decision-making (IDM) and patient-centered decision-making (PCDM) in primary care visits of African Americans with depression. It concluded that the associations between IDM and PCDM with interpersonal ratings were moderated by overall patient-centeredness of the visit, which may be indicative of broader cross-cultural communication issues. Strengthening partnerships between depressed African Americans and their clinicians may improve patient-engaged decision-making.
AHRQ-funded; HS013645.
Citation: Hines AL, Roter D, Ghods Dinoso BK .
Informed and patient-centered decision-making in the primary care visits of African Americans with depression.
Patient Educ Couns 2018 Feb;101(2):233-40. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.07.027.
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Keywords: Shared Decision Making, Depression, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Primary Care, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Yanez BR, Buitrago D, Buscemi J
Study design and protocol for My Guide: an e-health intervention to improve patient-centered outcomes among Hispanic breast cancer survivors.
This article describes a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of a Smartphone application intended to improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Hispanic breast cancer survivors. Participants are randomized to receive either the intervention application My Guide, or the health education control condition application My Health for six weeks, and also receive weekly telecoaching to enhance adherence to both applications. The study's outcomes are measured prior to intervention, immediately after, and eight weeks following initial application use.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Yanez BR, Buitrago D, Buscemi J .
Study design and protocol for My Guide: an e-health intervention to improve patient-centered outcomes among Hispanic breast cancer survivors.
Contemp Clin Trials 2018 Feb;65:61-68. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.11.018..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Health Information Technology (HIT), Outcomes, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women