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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 25 of 58 Research Studies DisplayedBurgdorf JG, Arbaje AI, Wolff JL
Training needs among family caregivers assisting during home health, as identified by home health clinicians.
This study’s objective was to estimate the proportion of family caregivers assisting older adults during Medicare home health who have an identified need for activity-specific training and identify characteristics associated with caregiver training needs. This nationally representative retrospective cohort study included 1758 Medicare beneficiaries who participated in the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) and received Medicare-funded home health care between 2011 and 2016. More than 1 in 3 family caregivers assisting older adults during Medicare home health had an identified training need with at least 1 caregiving activity. Training needs varied widely, from 8.6% among caregiving helping with advocacy to 48.2% among caregivers helping with medical procedures. Weighted analyses adjusted for older adults’ health and function showed family caregivers were less likely to have identified training needs when assisting older adults with ongoing disability or who received caregiver assistance before home health admission.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Burgdorf JG, Arbaje AI, Wolff JL .
Training needs among family caregivers assisting during home health, as identified by home health clinicians.
J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020 Dec;21(12):1914-19. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.05.032..
Keywords: Caregiving, Home Healthcare, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Training
Miller BJ, Carson KA, Keller S
Educating patients on unnecessary antibiotics: personalizing potential harm aids patient understanding.
Antibiotic resistance is a public health emergency fueled by inappropriate antibiotic use. Public education campaigns often focus on global antibiotic resistance or societal harm of antibiotic misuse. In this study, the investigators administered a survey at a primary care clinic in Baltimore, MD. A total of 250 participants rated 18 statements about potential harm from antibiotics on how each statement changed their likelihood to request antibiotics for an upper respiratory tract infection.
AHRQ-funded; HS025782.
Citation: Miller BJ, Carson KA, Keller S .
Educating patients on unnecessary antibiotics: personalizing potential harm aids patient understanding.
J Am Board Fam Med 2020 Nov-Dec;33(6):969-77. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2020.06.200210..
Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Antibiotics, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Medication, Respiratory Conditions, Health Literacy
Han G, Mayer M, Canner J
Development, implementation and evaluation of an online course on evidence-based healthcare for consumers.
This paper evaluated the effectiveness of an online self-paced course on evidence-based health care (EBHC) offered through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for the general public. Data was analyzed for participants who registered for the course from May 31, 2007 to December 31, 2018 (n = 15,606). 11,522 participants completed the “Before” evaluation and 4899 completed the “After” evaluation. The primary outcome looked for was improvement in self-reported confidence on EBHC-related topics after completion of the course. The overall mean change in confidence levels was +1.27 on a scale of 1 to 5. The mean changed by topic ranged from +1.00 to +1.90.
AHRQ-funded; HS016868.
Citation: Han G, Mayer M, Canner J .
Development, implementation and evaluation of an online course on evidence-based healthcare for consumers.
BMC Health Serv Res 2020 Oct 8;20(1):928. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05759-5..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Literacy
Presley C, Agne A, Shelton T
Mobile-enhanced peer support for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
This study compared the effectiveness of a community-based diabetes self-management education (DSME) plus mobile health (mHealth)-enhanced peer support intervention to community-based DSME alone for African American adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. This randomized controlled trial took place in Jefferson County, Alabama within a safety-net healthcare system with a group diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hemoglobin A1C ≥ 7.5%. The intervention group reviewed community-based DSME plus 6 months of mHealth-enhanced peer support, including 12 weekly phone calls, then 3 monthly calls from community health workers. The control group received community based DSME only. Primary outcomes were lower A1C and secondary outcomes were lower diabetes distress, depressive symptoms, self-efficacy or confidence in their ability to manage diabetes, and social support. Of 120 participants selected, 97 completed the study. Both groups experienced clinical meaning reduction in A1C. Participants in the intervention group experienced a significantly larger reduction in diabetes distress compared to the control group.
AHRQ-funded; HS019465.
Citation: Presley C, Agne A, Shelton T .
Mobile-enhanced peer support for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
J Gen Intern Med 2020 Oct;35(10):2889-96. doi: 10.1007/s11606-020-06011-w..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Self-Management, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Community-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Rogal SS, Yakovchenko V, Gonzalez R
Characterizing patient-reported outcomes in veterans with cirrhosis.
The Veterans Health Administration (VA) cares for over 80,000 Veterans with cirrhosis annually. Given the importance of understanding patient reported outcomes in this complex population, the investigators aimed to assess the associations between attitudes towards care, disease knowledge, and health related quality of life (HRQoL) in a national sample. The investigators concluded that hepatic decompensation, lower satisfaction with care, and being unsure about cirrhosis symptoms were associated with reduced QOL scores in this national cohort.
AHRQ-funded; HS019461.
Citation: Rogal SS, Yakovchenko V, Gonzalez R .
Characterizing patient-reported outcomes in veterans with cirrhosis.
PLoS One 2020 Sep 11;15(9):e0238712. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238712..
Keywords: Quality of Life, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Makelarski JA, DePumpo M, Boyd K
Implementation of systematic community resource referrals at small primary care practices to promote cardiovascular disease self-management.
The purpose of this study was to describe outcomes from implementation of a community resource referral system into small clinical practices to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. HealtheRx-H3, a printed list of resources for patients, was created. It was feasible to create practice-specific HealtheRx-H3s; however, systematic distribution of HealtheRx-H3s using digital electronic health record integration was found to be infeasible. Successful implementation of quality improvement strategies to systematize community resource referral solutions was feasible at small practices, but more research was recommended in order to understand what motivates small practices to participate in implementation of these solutions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023921.
Citation: Makelarski JA, DePumpo M, Boyd K .
Implementation of systematic community resource referrals at small primary care practices to promote cardiovascular disease self-management.
J Healthc Qual 2020 Sep/Oct;42(5):278-86. doi: 10.1097/jhq.0000000000000234..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Risk, Community-Based Practice, Patient Self-Management, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Primary Care, Implementation, Lifestyle Changes
Payán DD, Maggard-Gibbons M, Flórez KR
Taking Care of Yourself and Your Risk for Breast Cancer (CUIDARSE): a randomized controlled trial of a health communication intervention for Latinas.
Latinas in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer (BC) compared to non-Latinas. Literacy-appropriate and culturally sensitive cancer communication interventions can help address existing racial/ethnic BC disparities. In this study, the investigators formatively developed a new BC prevention brochure for Spanish-speaking Latinas (≥35 years) and conducted a randomized controlled trial of a health communication intervention for Latinas.
AHRQ-funded; HS019264.
Citation: Payán DD, Maggard-Gibbons M, Flórez KR .
Taking Care of Yourself and Your Risk for Breast Cancer (CUIDARSE): a randomized controlled trial of a health communication intervention for Latinas.
Health Educ Behav 2020 Aug;47(4):569-80. doi: 10.1177/1090198120920529..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Cultural Competence, Health Promotion, Communication, Women, Community-Based Practice
Greenzang KA, Fasciano KM, Block SD
Early information needs of adolescents and young adults about late effects of cancer treatment.
This study evaluated the importance, quality, and implications of information about late effects in adolescents and young adults (AYA) recently diagnosed with cancer. Surveying AYAs with cancer who were 15 to 29 years old and were treated at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, researchers found that most AYAs with cancer value early information about the risks of late effects and infertility, yet many patients felt that they had not received high-quality information about these topics. They recommended the development of age-appropriate late-effect communication strategies that recognize high AYA distress to address the gap between desired information and perceived information quality.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Greenzang KA, Fasciano KM, Block SD .
Early information needs of adolescents and young adults about late effects of cancer treatment.
Cancer 2020 Jul 15;126(14):3281-88. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32932..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Cancer, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Risk
Nahm ES, Son H, Yoon JM
Older adults' use of patient portals: experiences, challenges, and suggestions shared through discussion board forums.
The goal of this study was to explore older adults' experiences with using patient portals (PPs), perceived impact of PPs on their health, and suggestions for improvement through analysis of discussion posts. The research team had previously developed an older-adult-friendly Theory-based PP eLearning Program (T-PeP), and tested its impact on older adults with chronic conditions. Findings from 10 major themes explained older adults' experiences with PPs and offered suggestions for vendors and healthcare organizations.
AHRQ-funded; HS024739.
Citation: Nahm ES, Son H, Yoon JM .
Older adults' use of patient portals: experiences, challenges, and suggestions shared through discussion board forums.
Geriatr Nurs 2020 Jul-Aug;41(4):387-93. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.12.001..
Keywords: Elderly, Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions, Care Management, Patient and Family Engagement, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Tsai J, Huang M, Rosenheck RA
A randomized controlled trial of video psychoeducation for electroconvulsive therapy in the United States.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective psychiatric treatment that remains largely underutilized. Patient psychoeducation about ECT may improve uptake of this treatment. This randomized controlled trial compared two forms of psychoeducation about ECT: video psychoeducation and an informational brochure. The investigators found that both the video psychoeducation and brochure groups showed significantly more positive perceptions and knowledge about ECT following the intervention, with no significant differences between groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS023000.
Citation: Tsai J, Huang M, Rosenheck RA .
A randomized controlled trial of video psychoeducation for electroconvulsive therapy in the United States.
Psychiatr Serv 2020 Jun;71(6):562-69. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201900448..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Dos Santos Marques IC, Herbey II, Theiss LM
Understanding the surgical experience for African-Americans and Caucasians with enhanced recovery.
The purpose of this study was to use qualitative methods to better understand the surgical experience for African-American and Caucasian patients in the setting of an enhanced recovery program (ERP). Findings showed that African-American and Caucasian surgical patients have varied surgical experiences even under an ERP. All patients, however, valued the ability to obtain, process, and understand health information during the surgical process. These elements define "health literacy" and suggest the importance of providing health literacy-sensitive care in surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Dos Santos Marques IC, Herbey II, Theiss LM .
Understanding the surgical experience for African-Americans and Caucasians with enhanced recovery.
J Surg Res 2020 Jun;250:12-22. doi: //10.1016/j.jss.2019.12.034..
Keywords: Surgery, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Patient Experience, Disparities, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Canedo JR, Wilkins CH, Senft N
Barriers and facilitators to dissemination and adoption of precision medicine among Hispanics/Latinos.
This study examined barriers to dissemination and adoption of precision medicine among the Hispanic/Latino population. Six focus groups and a demographic survey in English and Spanish was developed. Forty-one self-identified Hispanics/Latinos from diverse countries participated in the study. The participants had never heard of precision medicine and barriers to adoption and dissemination included lack of health insurance, distrust of government, immigration status, financial burden, limited English proficiency, low literacy levels, lack of information and lack of transportation. Facilitators included family support, information provided in Spanish, use of plain language and graphics and trust in healthcare providers and institutions. The authors recommend culturally- and linguistically-tailored, low-literacy educational material about precision medicine in English and Spanish.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Canedo JR, Wilkins CH, Senft N .
Barriers and facilitators to dissemination and adoption of precision medicine among Hispanics/Latinos.
BMC Public Health 2020 May 1;20(1):603. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-08718-1..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Cultural Competence, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Clinician-Patient Communication
Lopez-Olivo MA, des Bordes JKA, Lin H
Comparison of multimedia and printed patient education tools for patients with osteoporosis: a 6-month randomized controlled trial.
Researchers compared the efficacy of adding a multimedia patient education tool involving video modeling to a printed educational booklet on osteoporosis. Participants in the randomized controlled trial were post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. The researchers found that both multimedia and printed tools increased knowledge and decreased decisional conflict to the same extent, and neither of the educational materials proved to be better than the other. For women with limited health literacy, receiving the booklet alone was more effective in reducing decisional conflict after 6 months than the addition of the multimedia tool.
AHRQ-funded; HS019354.
Citation: Lopez-Olivo MA, des Bordes JKA, Lin H .
Comparison of multimedia and printed patient education tools for patients with osteoporosis: a 6-month randomized controlled trial.
Osteoporos Int 2020 May;31(5):857-66. doi: 10.1007/s00198-019-05210-4..
Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Osteoporosis, Chronic Conditions, Women
Johnson A, Broughton S, Aponte-Soto L
Participatory genomic testing can effectively disseminate cardiovascular pharmacogenomics concepts within federally qualified health centers: a feasibility study.
Researchers assessed feasibility of an educational program designed to enhance stakeholder knowledge and perceptions of pharmacogenomics at a federally qualified health center. Twenty providers and 10 community members were recruited for a feasibility study via convenience sampling. The researchers determined that a pharmacogenomics educational program tailored for an underrepresented community was feasible and acceptable; outcomes will advise methodology for larger implementation studies.
AHRQ-funded; HS019461.
Citation: Johnson A, Broughton S, Aponte-Soto L .
Participatory genomic testing can effectively disseminate cardiovascular pharmacogenomics concepts within federally qualified health centers: a feasibility study.
Ethn Dis 2020 Apr;30(Suppl 1):167-76. doi: 10.18865/ed.30.S1.167..
Keywords: Genetics, Cardiovascular Conditions, Community Partnerships, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Keller SC, Cosgrove SE, Arbaje AI
It's complicated: patient and informal caregiver performance of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy-related tasks.
This study’s objective was to perform a patient-centered goal-directed task analysis to identify what is required for successful completion of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) by patients and caregivers. The authors conducted 40 semi-structured patient interviews and also 20 observations of patients and caregivers performing OPAT. Six goals were identified. The authors concluded that patients and caregivers should use teach-back, take formal classes, and other forms of instruction to ensure safety and good outcomes for the patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS025782.
Citation: Keller SC, Cosgrove SE, Arbaje AI .
It's complicated: patient and informal caregiver performance of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy-related tasks.
Am J Med Qual 2020 Mar/Apr;35(2):133-46. doi: 10.1177/1062860619853345..
Keywords: Caregiving, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient Safety
Christiansen TL, Lipsitz S, Scanlan M
Patient activation related to fall prevention: a multisite study.
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the Fall TIPS (Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety) program on patient activation related to fall prevention. Researchers used the short form Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) adapted for fall prevention. Their findings showed that patient activation improved from preintervention to postintervention at all three studied sites. Patients with access to the Fall TIPS program are more activated and engaged in their fall prevention plan. Recommendations include engaging patients in the fall prevention plan to increase their knowledge, skill, and confidence.
AHRQ-funded; HS023535.
Citation: Christiansen TL, Lipsitz S, Scanlan M .
Patient activation related to fall prevention: a multisite study.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2020 Mar;46(3):129-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2019.11.010..
Keywords: Falls, Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient and Family Engagement, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Owodunni OP, Haut ER, Shaffer DL
Using electronic health record system triggers to target delivery of a patient-centered intervention to improve venous thromboembolism prevention for hospitalized patients: is there a differential effect by race?
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of preventable harm, and disparities observed in prevention practices. In this study, the investigators examined the impact of a patient-centered VTE education bundle on the non-administration of preventive prophylaxis by race. The investigators found that the patient education materials, developed collaboratively with a diverse group of patients, improved patient's understanding and the importance of VTE prevention through prophylaxis.
AHRQ-funded; HS024547.
Citation: Owodunni OP, Haut ER, Shaffer DL .
Using electronic health record system triggers to target delivery of a patient-centered intervention to improve venous thromboembolism prevention for hospitalized patients: is there a differential effect by race?
PLoS One 2020 Jan 16;15(1):e0227339. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227339..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient-Centered Healthcare, Blood Clots, Prevention, Inpatient Care, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Bjarnadottir RI, Millery M, Fleck E
Correlates of online health information-seeking behaviors in a low-income Hispanic community.
The authors explored the correlates of online health information-seeking behaviors among Hispanic residents of a low-income urban neighborhood. They found that age and Spanish as preferred language were negatively associated with online health information-seeking, whereas education and health literacy were positively associated. They concluded that their findings have implications for designing online health information resources and interventions appropriate for the populations they are likely to reach.
AHRQ-funded; HS019853.
Citation: Bjarnadottir RI, Millery M, Fleck E .
Correlates of online health information-seeking behaviors in a low-income Hispanic community.
Inform Health Soc Care 2016 Dec;41(4):341-9. doi: 10.3109/17538157.2015.1064429.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Low-Income, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Urban Health, Web-Based
Furtado KS, Kaphingst KA, Perkins H
Health insurance information-seeking behaviors among the uninsured.
In order to better understand how to reach the uninsured and support their health insurance decision making, this study examined where the uninsured collect information about health insurance and the extent to which they trust those sources and media. Its findings suggest that strategies that pair health care professionals, lay health advisors, or community liaisons with the ubiquity of the Internet may be a strong approach for delivering quality health insurance information to the uninsured.
AHRQ-funded; HS020309.
Citation: Furtado KS, Kaphingst KA, Perkins H .
Health insurance information-seeking behaviors among the uninsured.
J Health Commun 2016;21(2):148-58. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2015.1039678.
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Keywords: Uninsured, Health Insurance, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Web-Based
Hopkins AL, Moore-Monroy M, Wilkinson-Lee AM
It's complicated: negotiating between traditional research and community-based participatory research in a translational study.
The authors focused on the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned in applying the Interactive Systems Framework (ISF) to their translational research project. They identified challenges in the areas of research design, and in the ISF systems of prevention synthesis and translation, prevention support, and prevention delivery. They negotiated solutions between the scientific and local community that resulted in acceptable compromises for both groups. They concluded that although the model presented by the ISF is difficult to achieve, they offered concrete solutions to community members and scientists to move toward that ideal.
AHRQ-funded; HS022016.
Citation: Hopkins AL, Moore-Monroy M, Wilkinson-Lee AM .
It's complicated: negotiating between traditional research and community-based participatory research in a translational study.
Prog Community Health Partnersh 2016;10(3):425-33. doi: 10.1353/cpr.2016.0049.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Depression, Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Implementation
Cram P, Wolinsky FD, Lou Y
Patient-activation and guideline-concordant pharmacological treatment after bone density testing: the PAADRN randomized controlled trial.
In a clinical trial of 7749 patients, the researchers tested whether usual care augmented by a tailored patient-activation DXA result letter accompanied by an educational brochure would improve guideline-concordant pharmacological treatment compared to usual care only. They found that treatment rates did not improve.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Cram P, Wolinsky FD, Lou Y .
Patient-activation and guideline-concordant pharmacological treatment after bone density testing: the PAADRN randomized controlled trial.
Osteoporos Int 2016 Dec;27(12):3513-24. doi: 10.1007/s00198-016-3681-9.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Guidelines, Medication, Osteoporosis, Patient and Family Engagement
Volk RJ, Linder SK, Lopez-Olivo MA
Patient decision aids for colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review describes studies evaluating patient decision aids for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk adults and their impact on knowledge, screening intentions, and uptake. It concluded that decision aids improve knowledge and interest in screening, and lead to increased screening over no information, but their impact on screening is similar to general colorectal cancer screening information.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Volk RJ, Linder SK, Lopez-Olivo MA .
Patient decision aids for colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Am J Prev Med 2016 Nov;51(5):779-91. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.06.022.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Shared Decision Making, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Healthcare Utilization, Screening
Mathur MB, Gould M, Khazeni N
Direct-to-consumer drug advertisements can paradoxically increase intentions to adopt lifestyle changes.
The researchers aimed to assess whether priming with real direct-to-consumer (DTC) television advertisements elicited boomerang effects on perceptions of lifestyle change and whether these effects, if present, were moderated by individual problem status. They found that real television advertisements elicited only a weak boomerang effect on perceived effectiveness and elicited an unexpected reverse boomerang effect on personal intentions to use lifestyle change versus drugs.
AHRQ-funded; HS019816.
Citation: Mathur MB, Gould M, Khazeni N .
Direct-to-consumer drug advertisements can paradoxically increase intentions to adopt lifestyle changes.
Front Psychol 2016 Oct 3;7:1533. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01533.
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Keywords: Medication, Lifestyle Changes, Lifestyle Changes, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Kantor R, Thyssen JP, Paller AS
Atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, or eczema? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and recommendation for uniform use of 'atopic dermatitis'.
The authors sought to determine the most commonly-used terms for atopic dermatitis. They found that atopic dermatitis was the most commonly-used term in studies across almost all publication types, languages, and journals and appears to be increasing in popularity. They concluded by suggesting the use of the term atopic dermatitis in publications, healthcare clinician training, and patient education.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Kantor R, Thyssen JP, Paller AS .
Atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, or eczema? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and recommendation for uniform use of 'atopic dermatitis'.
Allergy 2016 Oct;71(10):1480-5. doi: 10.1111/all.12982.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Clinician-Patient Communication, Skin Conditions
Krouss M, Croft L, Morgan DJ
Physician understanding and ability to communicate harms and benefits of common medical treatments.
The researchers evaluated physician understanding of harms and benefits of common tests and therapies. They found that most clinicians overestimate harms and benefits for most treatments. Likewise, most of the clinicians in our study reported rarely or never using statistical terms to explain treatment options to patients. However, they were interested in resources to improve understanding of treatment effect size.
AHRQ-funded; HS018111.
Citation: Krouss M, Croft L, Morgan DJ .
Physician understanding and ability to communicate harms and benefits of common medical treatments.
JAMA Intern Med 2016 Oct;176(10):1565-67. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5027.
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Keywords: Adverse Events, Communication, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient Safety, Clinician-Patient Communication