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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedBrajcic BC, Ko CY, Liu JB
A NSQIP-based randomized clinical trial evaluating choice of prophylactic antibiotics for pancreaticoduodenectomy.
This paper describes the protocol for an upcoming multicenter randomized surgical trial to evaluate choice of prophylactic antibiotics for pancreaticoduodenectomy. The rationale and methodology of the trial evaluating piperacillin-tazobactam compared to cefoxitin for surgical site infection prevention is described. The study will utilize a clinical registry for data collection.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Brajcic BC, Ko CY, Liu JB .
A NSQIP-based randomized clinical trial evaluating choice of prophylactic antibiotics for pancreaticoduodenectomy.
J Surg Oncol 2021 May;123(6):1387-94. doi: 10.1002/jso.26402..
Keywords: Cancer, Antibiotics, Medication, Prevention, Surgery, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice
Singal AG, Tiro JA, Murphy CC
Mailed outreach invitations significantly improve HCC surveillance rates in patients with cirrhosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Mailed outreach invitations significantly improve HCC surveillance rates in patients with cirrhosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Hepatology 2019 Jan;69(1):121-30. doi: 10.1002/hep.30129.
In this study, the investigators compared the effectiveness of mailed outreach and patient navigation strategies to increase hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance in a racially diverse cohort of patients with cirrhosis. They conducted a pragmatic randomized clinical trial comparing mailed outreach for screening ultrasound, mailed outreach plus patient navigation, or usual care with visit-based screening. The investigators concluded that mailed outreach invitations and navigation significantly increased HCC surveillance versus usual care in patients with cirrhosis.
Hepatology 2019 Jan;69(1):121-30. doi: 10.1002/hep.30129.
In this study, the investigators compared the effectiveness of mailed outreach and patient navigation strategies to increase hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance in a racially diverse cohort of patients with cirrhosis. They conducted a pragmatic randomized clinical trial comparing mailed outreach for screening ultrasound, mailed outreach plus patient navigation, or usual care with visit-based screening. The investigators concluded that mailed outreach invitations and navigation significantly increased HCC surveillance versus usual care in patients with cirrhosis.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Singal AG, Tiro JA, Murphy CC .
Mailed outreach invitations significantly improve HCC surveillance rates in patients with cirrhosis: a randomized clinical trial.
Hepatology 2019 Jan;69(1):121-30. doi: 10.1002/hep.30129..
Keywords: Cancer, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Prevention, Comparative Effectiveness, Screening
Dabbous F, Dolecek TA, Friedewald SM
Performance characteristics of digital vs film screen mammography in community practice.
In this study, the investigators examined performance characteristics of digital vs film screen mammography in community practice by comparing the performance characteristics of 297 629 full field digital (FFDM) and 416 791 screen film mammograms (SFM). In their study, modest gains in performance were achieved with the introduction of FFDM as a replacement for SFM, in a large health care organization.
AHRQ-funded; HS018366.
Citation: Dabbous F, Dolecek TA, Friedewald SM .
Performance characteristics of digital vs film screen mammography in community practice.
Breast J 2018 May;24(3):369-72. doi: 10.1111/tbj.12942..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Screening, Imaging, Women, Prevention, Comparative Effectiveness, Diagnostic Safety and Quality