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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedPerone JA, Riall TS, Olino K
Palliative care for pancreatic and periampullary cancer.
This article summarizes surgical, endoscopic, and other palliative techniques for relief of obstructive jaundice, relief of duodenal or gastric outlet obstruction, and relief of pain due to invasion of the celiac plexus. It also introduces the utility of the palliative care triangle in clarifying a patient's and family's goals to guide decision making.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Perone JA, Riall TS, Olino K .
Palliative care for pancreatic and periampullary cancer.
Surg Clin North Am 2016 Dec;96(6):1415-30. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.07.012.
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Keywords: Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain, Shared Decision Making
Roberts MC, Bryson A, Weinberger M
Patient-centered communication for discussing oncotype DX testing.
The researchers identified patient-centered communication strategies/gaps for discussing Oncotype DX testing (ODX) results. They applied a patient-centered communication framework to analyze qualitative interviews with oncologists about how they communicate about ODX with patients. Overall, providers discussed four patient-centered communication domains: exchanging information, assessing uncertainty, making decisions and cross-cutting themes.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468; HS022189.
Citation: Roberts MC, Bryson A, Weinberger M .
Patient-centered communication for discussing oncotype DX testing.
Cancer Invest 2016 May 27;34(5):205-12. doi: 10.3109/07357907.2016.1172637.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Communication, Clinician-Patient Communication, Shared Decision Making, Genetics, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Women
Pollack CE, Blackford AL, Schoenborn NL
Comparing prognostic tools for cancer screening: considerations for clinical practice and performance assessment.
The researchers compared the agreement and rates of cancer screening using four prognostic tools that require different types of clinical information. They found high agreement among the four prognostic tools. They concluded that the high rates of cancer screening of individuals with limited life expectancy suggest the importance of incorporating tools into clinical decision-making.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Pollack CE, Blackford AL, Schoenborn NL .
Comparing prognostic tools for cancer screening: considerations for clinical practice and performance assessment.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2016 May;64(5):1032-8. doi: 10.1111/jgs.14089.
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Keywords: Elderly, Cancer, Screening, Shared Decision Making
Patel J, Yopp A, Waljee AK
Development and internal validation of a model for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis.
The authors sought to derive and validate a model to accurately distinguish cirrhotic patients with and without hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and compare the accuracy of the model to that of α-fetoprotein (AFP) alone. They found that models including AFP and FIB-4 can accurately discriminate cirrhotic patients with early-stage HCC from those without HCC.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Patel J, Yopp A, Waljee AK .
Development and internal validation of a model for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis.
J Clin Gastroenterol 2016 Feb;50(2):175-9. doi: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000377.
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Keywords: Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Lee SC, Marks EG, Sanders JM
Elucidating patient-perceived role in "decision-making" among African Americans receiving lung cancer care through a county safety-net system.
The researchers explored patient-perceived role in "decision-making" related to active treatment and palliation among African Americans receiving lung cancer care through a county safety-net system. They found that caregivers and patients expressed a concurrent lack of understanding of their prognosis and outcomes of treatment. Dyads did not discuss their lung cancer experience in terms of decision-making; rather, most articulated their role as following physician guidance.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Lee SC, Marks EG, Sanders JM .
Elucidating patient-perceived role in "decision-making" among African Americans receiving lung cancer care through a county safety-net system.
J Cancer Surviv 2016 Feb;10(1):153-63. doi: 10.1007/s11764-015-0461-z.
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Keywords: Cancer: Lung Cancer, Cancer, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Shared Decision Making, Clinician-Patient Communication