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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedRogal S, Youk A, Zhang H
Impact of alcohol use disorder treatment on clinical outcomes among patients with cirrhosis.
Despite significant medical and economic consequences of coexisting alcohol use disorder (AUD) in patients with cirrhosis, little is known about AUD treatment patterns and their impact on clinical outcomes in this population. In this study the investigators aimed to characterize the use of and outcomes associated with AUD treatment in patients with cirrhosis. This retrospective cohort study included Veterans with cirrhosis who received Veterans Health Administration (VA) care and had an index diagnosis of AUD between 2011 and 2015.
AHRQ-funded; HS019461.
Citation: Rogal S, Youk A, Zhang H .
Impact of alcohol use disorder treatment on clinical outcomes among patients with cirrhosis.
Hepatology 2020 Jun;71(6):2080-92. doi: 10.1002/hep.31042..
Keywords: Alcohol Use, Substance Abuse, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes
Gupta NM, Lindenauer PK, Yu PC
Association between alcohol use disorders and outcomes of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.
The purpose of this study was to compare the causes, treatment, and outcomes of pneumonia in patients with and without alcohol use disorder (AUD). Results suggest that, compared with hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia but without AUD, those with AUD less often harbor resistant organisms. The authors conclude that higher age-adjusted risk of death among patients with AUD appears to be largely attributable to differences in comorbidities, whereas greater use of health care resources may be attributable to alcohol withdrawal.
AHRQ-funded; HS024277; HS025026.
Citation: Gupta NM, Lindenauer PK, Yu PC .
Association between alcohol use disorders and outcomes of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.
JAMA Netw Open 2019 Jun 5;2(6):e195172. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.5172..
Keywords: Alcohol Use, Community-Acquired Infections, Hospitalization, Outcomes, Pneumonia, Substance Abuse