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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 13 of 13 Research Studies DisplayedRodrigue JR, Fleishman A, Fitzpatrick S
Organ donation video messaging in motor vehicle offices: results of a randomized trial.
Since nearly all registered organ donors in the United States signed up via a driver's license transaction, motor vehicle (MV) offices represent an important venue for organ donation education. The researchers evaluated the impact of organ donation video messaging in MV offices. There was a relatively low uptake of the video intervention by customers that most likely contributed to the negative trial finding.
HS022061; HS024204
Citation: Rodrigue JR, Fleishman A, Fitzpatrick S .
Organ donation video messaging in motor vehicle offices: results of a randomized trial.
Prog Transplant 2015 Dec;25(4):332-8. doi: 10.7182/pit2015166..
Keywords: Transplantation, Health Promotion, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Grossman DC, Elder RW
Aligning the work of two U.S. Task Forces on behavioral counseling recommendations.
This paper highlights the collaboration and alignment between topics and recommendations related to behavioral counseling interventions from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). It also explores opportunities for greater alignment between the two Task Forces and compares and contrasts the groups and their current approaches to making recommendations that involve behavioral counseling interventions.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Grossman DC, Elder RW .
Aligning the work of two U.S. Task Forces on behavioral counseling recommendations.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S174-83. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.003.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Health Promotion, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Alcantara C, Klesges LM, Resnicow K
Enhancing the evidence for behavioral counseling: a perspective from the society of behavioral medicine.
The members of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)-a multidisciplinary scientific organization committed to improving population health through behavior change- review the USPSTF mandate and current recommendations for behavioral counseling interventions and provide a perspective for the future that calls for concerted and coordinated efforts among SBM, USPSTF, and other organizations invested in the rapid and wider uptake of beneficial, feasible, and referable primary care-focused behavioral counseling interventions.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Alcantara C, Klesges LM, Resnicow K .
Enhancing the evidence for behavioral counseling: a perspective from the society of behavioral medicine.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S184-93. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.05.015.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Health Promotion, Primary Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
McNellis RJ, Ory MG, Lin JS
AHRQ Author: McNellis RJ
Standards of evidence for behavioral counseling recommendations.
This paper summarizes and expands upon an extensive discussion held at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s Expert Forum on behavioral counseling interventions held in November 2013. The paper describes the foundational challenges for using behavioral outcomes as evidence to support a Task Force recommendation.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: McNellis RJ, Ory MG, Lin JS .
Standards of evidence for behavioral counseling recommendations.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S150-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.002..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Prevention, Primary Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Wang D, Le XH, Luque AE
Identifying effective approaches for dissemination of clinical evidence--correlation analyses on promotional activities and usage of a guideline-driven interactive case simulation tool in a statewide HIV-HCV-STD clinical education program.
The investigators analyzed correlations between promotional activities and usage of a guideline-driven interactive case simulation tool (ICST) for insomnia screening and treatment in a statewide HIV-HCV-STD clinical education program. They found that promotional activities were strongly correlated with the number of audience as well as the intensity of use of the target resource, with strong correlations identified between the sending of email newsletters and the intensity of resource use by promotion recipients, by new users, and through the most convenient access channel associated with the promotion.
AHRQ-funded; HS022057.
Citation: Wang D, Le XH, Luque AE .
Identifying effective approaches for dissemination of clinical evidence--correlation analyses on promotional activities and usage of a guideline-driven interactive case simulation tool in a statewide HIV-HCV-STD clinical education program.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2015;216:515-9.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Education: Continuing Medical Education, Simulation, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Screening, Sleep Problems, Training
Albright K, Krantz MJ, Backlund JP
Health promotion text messaging preferences and acceptability among the medically underserved.
Preimplementation focus groups with participants informed the development of text messages that were used in a 6-week pilot program. Postimplementation focus groups and interviews then evaluated the pilot program. The results of the pilot study indicates support among participants for health promotion text messaging embedded into an existing community-based cardiovascular disease risk reduction program.
AHRQ-funded; HS021138.
Citation: Albright K, Krantz MJ, Backlund JP .
Health promotion text messaging preferences and acceptability among the medically underserved.
Health Promot Pract 2015 Jul;16(4):523-32. doi: 10.1177/1524839914566850..
Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Prevention, Cardiovascular Conditions, Vulnerable Populations
Jack B, Bickmore T, Hempstead M
Reducing preconception risks among African American women with conversational agent technology.
The researchers developed and tested “Gabby,” an online preconception conversational agent system, in a 6-month randomized controlled trial of non-pregnant African American women, most in college, to determine how well Gabby works and to identify additional areas for improvement. They found that Gabby was significantly associated with preconception risk reduction.
AHRQ-funded; 290200600012I.
Citation: Jack B, Bickmore T, Hempstead M .
Reducing preconception risks among African American women with conversational agent technology.
J Am Board Fam Med 2015 Jul-Aug;28(4):441-51. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2015.04.140327..
Keywords: Disparities, Health Promotion, Risk, Pregnancy
Lewis ZH, Lyons EJ, Jarvis JM
Using an electronic activity monitor system as an intervention modality: a systematic review.
The authors aimed to synthesize the efficacy and feasibility results of electronic activity monitor systems (EAMSs) within published physical activity interventions. They found preliminary evidence suggesting that EAMS can increase physical activity and decrease weight significantly, but their efficacy compared to other interventions has not yet been demonstrated.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Lewis ZH, Lyons EJ, Jarvis JM .
Using an electronic activity monitor system as an intervention modality: a systematic review.
BMC Public Health 2015 Jun 24;15:585. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-1947-3.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Health Promotion, Lifestyle Changes, Obesity
Huet AL, Frail CK, Lake LM
Impact of passive and active promotional strategies on patient acceptance of medication therapy management services.
The researchers assessed the impact of passive and active promotional strategies on patient acceptance of medication therapy management (MTM) services, and identified reasons for patient acceptance or refusal. No significant differences were identified among the four promotional methods or between active and passive methods in the analyses. Patients' most frequent reasons for accepting MTM services were potential cost savings and review of how the medications were working.
AHRQ-funded; HS022119.
Citation: Huet AL, Frail CK, Lake LM .
Impact of passive and active promotional strategies on patient acceptance of medication therapy management services.
J Am Pharm Assoc 2015 Mar-Apr;55(2):178-81. doi: 10.1331/JAPhA.2015.14091.
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Keywords: Care Management, Community-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Provider: Pharmacist
Lyons EJ
Cultivating engagement and enjoyment in exergames using feedback, challenge, and rewards.
The author reviewed theoretical and empirical evidence related to three mechanisms for encouraging enjoyment during exergame play. Lyons found that feedback, challenge, and rewards are promising mechanisms by which exergames could become more enjoyable and concluded that how these concepts are operationalized can affect physical and psychological reactions to exergames.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Lyons EJ .
Cultivating engagement and enjoyment in exergames using feedback, challenge, and rewards.
Games Health J 2015 Feb;4(1):12-8. doi: 10.1089/g4h.2014.0072.
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Keywords: Health Promotion, Health Status, Lifestyle Changes, Patient Experience, Patient Experience
Rivera-Hernandez M
The role of religious leaders in health promotion for older Mexicans with diabetes.
This study explored the views of ten male Mexican religious leaders about their understanding of their role in diabetes health promotion. The author found that the major themes from the qualitative interviews emphasized the importance of open communication between church leaders and their parishioners, the role of the church in diabetes programs, and the unique position of religious institutions as a link between physical and spiritual aspects of health.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Rivera-Hernandez M .
The role of religious leaders in health promotion for older Mexicans with diabetes.
J Relig Health 2015 Feb;54(1):303-15. doi: 10.1007/s10943-014-9829-z.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Diabetes, Health Promotion, Health Services Research (HSR), Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Siddiqui M, Cooper LA, Appel LJ
Recruitment and enrollment of African Americans and Caucasians in a health promotion trial for persons with serious mental illness.
The researchers examined overall recruitment into a trial of cardiovascular disease prevention among people with serious mental illness (SMI), including the racial differences in interest, enrollment, and potential barriers to participation in a behavioral weight loss intervention aimed at adults with SMI. It found that 9.6 percent fewer African Americans enrolled due to inability to complete initial data collection.
AHRQ-funded; HS019488
Citation: Siddiqui M, Cooper LA, Appel LJ .
Recruitment and enrollment of African Americans and Caucasians in a health promotion trial for persons with serious mental illness.
Ethn Dis. 2015 Winter;25(1):72-7..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Obesity, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Kravitz RL, Bell RA
Media, messages, and medication: strategies to reconcile what patients hear, what they want, and what they need from medications.
This analysis takes the form of a critical, integrative synthesis of research from the fields of medicine, marketing, public health, and health communications. The authors conclude that the problem is not a lack of information: rather, it is knowing what information to trust.
AHRQ-funded; 290200810015C
Citation: Kravitz RL, Bell RA .
Media, messages, and medication: strategies to reconcile what patients hear, what they want, and what they need from medications.
BMC Med Inform Decis Making 2013;13 Suppl 3:S5. doi: 10.1186/1472-6947-13-s3-s5..
Keywords: Communication, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Promotion, Medication, Public Health