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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 DisplayedHirayama A, Goto T, Shimada YJ
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and subsequent risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation.
Although emerging evidence has suggested the relationship of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with atrial fibrillation (AF), little is known about whether acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) increases the risk of repeated AF-related healthcare utilization. The investigators found that among patients with existing AF, AECOPD was associated with a higher risk of AF-related ED visit or hospitalization in the first 90-day post-AECOPD period.
AHRQ-funded; HS023305.
Citation: Hirayama A, Goto T, Shimada YJ .
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and subsequent risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation.
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2018 Sep;11(9):e006322. doi: 10.1161/circep.118.006322..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Emergency Department, Respiratory Conditions, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Chronic Conditions, Hospitalization, Risk, Healthcare Utilization
Koziatek CA, Simon E, Horwitz LI
Automated pulmonary embolism risk classification and guideline adherence for computed tomography pulmonary angiography ordering.
The objective of this study was to measure the performance of automated, structured data-only versions of the Wells and revised Geneva risk scores in emergency department encounters during which a computed tomography pulmonary angiography was ordered. The hypothesis was that such an automated method would classify a patient's pulmonary embolism risk with high accuracy compared to manual chart review.
AHRQ-funded; HS024376.
Citation: Koziatek CA, Simon E, Horwitz LI .
Automated pulmonary embolism risk classification and guideline adherence for computed tomography pulmonary angiography ordering.
Acad Emerg Med 2018 Sep;25(9):1053-61. doi: 10.1111/acem.13442..
Keywords: Respiratory Conditions, Risk, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Emergency Department, Imaging, Guidelines
Chaaban MR, Zhang D, Resto V
Factors influencing recurrent emergency department visits for epistaxis in the elderly.
The objective of the study was to determine the risk factors associated with recurrent epistaxis requiring emergency department (ED) visits in the elderly. The investigators concluded that additional ED visits for epistaxis were more common in the elderly and in males. Congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea were found to be independent risk factors.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Chaaban MR, Zhang D, Resto V .
Factors influencing recurrent emergency department visits for epistaxis in the elderly.
Auris Nasus Larynx 2018 Aug;45(4):760-64. doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2017.11.010..
Keywords: Elderly, Emergency Department, Risk, Respiratory Conditions, Healthcare Utilization
Patterson BW, Repplinger MD, Pulia MS
Using the Hendrich II Inpatient Fall Risk Screen to predict outpatient falls after emergency department visits.
This study examined the utility of using the Hendrich II Inpatient Fall Risk Screen to predict outpatient falls in elderly patients after emergency department (ED) visits. Individuals aged 65 and older seen in the ED from January 2013 to September 30, 2015 participated in the study. The Hendrich II screen was found to correlate with outpatient falls, but it is likely it would have little utility as a stand-alone fall screen. When the screen was combined with other potential confounders or predictors, the screen performed much better.
AHRQ-funded; HS024558.
Citation: Patterson BW, Repplinger MD, Pulia MS .
Using the Hendrich II Inpatient Fall Risk Screen to predict outpatient falls after emergency department visits.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2018 Apr;66(4):760-65. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15299..
Keywords: Elderly, Falls, Risk, Emergency Department, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Prevention, Patient Safety, Adverse Events
Barbour WL, Rodgers JB, Wang HE
Human immunodeficiency virus risk factors and beliefs reported by families presenting to a pediatric emergency department.
This study compared HIV risk behaviors reported by adolescents to parents' perception of adolescent risky behavior engagement and examined participants' knowledge of HIV transmission and testing preferences. The study concluded that: Parents are mostly unaware of adolescents' broad risk behaviors; Participants' knowledge of HIV transmission is limited; Adolescents and parents shared strong agreement regarding HIV testing preferences.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Barbour WL, Rodgers JB, Wang HE .
Human immunodeficiency virus risk factors and beliefs reported by families presenting to a pediatric emergency department.
Pediatr Emerg Care 2018 Jan;34(1):1-5. doi: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000536..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Emergency Department, Family Health and History, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Risk
Arthur KC, Lucenko BA, Sharkova IV
Using state administrative data to identify social complexity risk factors for children.
Researchers aimed to test the feasibility of using an integrated state agency administrative database to identify social complexity risk factors and examine their relationship to emergency department (ED) use. They concluded that State administrative data can be used to identify social complexity risk factors associated with higher rates of ED use among Medicaid-insured children.
AHRQ-funded; HS020506.
Citation: Arthur KC, Lucenko BA, Sharkova IV .
Using state administrative data to identify social complexity risk factors for children.
Ann Fam Med 2018 Jan;16(1):62-69. doi: 10.1370/afm.2134.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Data, Emergency Department, Healthcare Utilization, Risk