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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 DisplayedHsiao CJ, Dymek C, Kim B
AHRQ Author: Hsiao CJ
Advancing the use of patient-reported outcomes in practice: understanding challenges, opportunities, and the potential of health information technology.
The purpose of this study was to understand current opportunities and challenges with the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and the potential for health information technology (HIT) to advance their use. Potential research areas to address PRO implementation challenges emerged, including measures harmonization; implementation process and workflow; electronic data collection and integration; and user-friendly data displays. Results showed that opportunities exist during different stages of PRO implementation to advance the use of PROs in clinical practice, with HIT being utilized to address challenges in data collection, integration, and visualization to make PRO data accessible and understandable to patients and providers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Hsiao CJ, Dymek C, Kim B .
Advancing the use of patient-reported outcomes in practice: understanding challenges, opportunities, and the potential of health information technology.
Qual Life Res 2019 Jun;28(6):1575-83. doi: 10.1007/s11136-019-02112-0..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life
Yanez BR, Buitrago D, Buscemi J
Study design and protocol for My Guide: an e-health intervention to improve patient-centered outcomes among Hispanic breast cancer survivors.
This article describes a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of a Smartphone application intended to improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Hispanic breast cancer survivors. Participants are randomized to receive either the intervention application My Guide, or the health education control condition application My Health for six weeks, and also receive weekly telecoaching to enhance adherence to both applications. The study's outcomes are measured prior to intervention, immediately after, and eight weeks following initial application use.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Yanez BR, Buitrago D, Buscemi J .
Study design and protocol for My Guide: an e-health intervention to improve patient-centered outcomes among Hispanic breast cancer survivors.
Contemp Clin Trials 2018 Feb;65:61-68. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.11.018..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Health Information Technology (HIT), Outcomes, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women
Carlozzi NE, Schilling SG, Lai JS
HDQLIFE: the development of two new computer adaptive tests for use in Huntington disease, speech difficulties, and swallowing difficulties.
The authors developed a patient-reported outcome measure for use in the Huntington Disease Health-Related Quality of Life (HDQLIFE) Measurement System that focused on the impact that difficulties with speech and swallowing have on health-related quality of life in Huntington disease. These measures may have clinical utility in other populations where speech and swallowing difficulties are prevalent.
AHRQ-funded; HS023313.
Citation: Carlozzi NE, Schilling SG, Lai JS .
HDQLIFE: the development of two new computer adaptive tests for use in Huntington disease, speech difficulties, and swallowing difficulties.
Qual Life Res 2016 Oct;25(10):2417-27. doi: 10.1007/s11136-016-1273-y.
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Keywords: Neurological Disorders, Quality of Life, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Health Information Technology (HIT), Quality Measures