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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedPatterson ES, Su G, Sarkar U
Reducing delays to diagnosis in ambulatory care settings: a macrocognition perspective.
This study discusses contributors to diagnostic delays by physicians using a macrocognition theoretical perspective that can be mitigated by work system redesign in outpatient settings. Five macrocognition functions are discussed: sensemaking, re-planning, detecting problems, deciding, and coordinating. The authors suggest system redesign and the use of health information technology to support resilience strategies.
AHRQ-funded; HS023558.
Citation: Patterson ES, Su G, Sarkar U .
Reducing delays to diagnosis in ambulatory care settings: a macrocognition perspective.
Appl Ergon 2020 Jan;82:102965. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102965..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Quality of Care
Samples H, Stuart EA, Saloner B
The role of screening in depression diagnosis and treatment in a representative sample of US primary care visits.
This study aimed to examine depression screening patterns and the role of screening in depression diagnosis and treatment in the outpatient primary care setting. The investigators found that physicians appeared to use depression screening selectively based on patients' presenting symptoms. Higher screening rates were associated with higher odds of depression diagnosis and treatment. The investigators suggest that even modest increases in screening rates could meaningfully increase population-level rates of depression identification and treatment in primary care.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Samples H, Stuart EA, Saloner B .
The role of screening in depression diagnosis and treatment in a representative sample of US primary care visits.
J Gen Intern Med 2020 Jan;35(1):12-20. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05192-3..
Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Primary Care, Screening, Ambulatory Care and Surgery