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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 15 of 15 Research Studies DisplayedMayberry LS, Lyles CR, Oldenburg B
mHealth interventions for disadvantaged and vulnerable people with type 2 diabetes.
The authors evaluate the impact of diabetes self-management interventions delivered via mobile device and/or Internet on glycemic control of disadvantaged/vulnerable adults with type 2 diabetes. They found evidence suggesting that digital interventions can improve diabetes control, healthcare utilization, and healthcare costs. More research to substantiate these early findings is recommended; the authors suggest that many issues remain in order to optimize the impact of digital interventions on the health outcomes of disadvantaged/vulnerable persons with diabetes.
AHRQ-funded; HS022408; HS025429.
Citation: Mayberry LS, Lyles CR, Oldenburg B .
mHealth interventions for disadvantaged and vulnerable people with type 2 diabetes.
Curr Diab Rep 2019 Nov 25;19(12):148. doi: 10.1007/s11892-019-1280-9.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Vulnerable Populations, Patient Self-Management, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient-Centered Healthcare, Low-Income, Chronic Conditions
Dickerson LK, Rouhizadeh M, Korotkaya Y
Language impairment in adults with end-stage liver disease: application of natural language processing towards patient-generated health records.
This study examined the association between language and cognitive impairment in adults with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) and patients post-transplant where the impairments have resolved themselves. Patients showed great improvement after transplant, and the natural language processing (NLP) impairment can be used to detect cognitive impairment in ESLD.
AHRQ-funded; HS023876.
Citation: Dickerson LK, Rouhizadeh M, Korotkaya Y .
Language impairment in adults with end-stage liver disease: application of natural language processing towards patient-generated health records.
NPJ Digit Med 2019 Nov 4;2:106. doi: 10.1038/s41746-019-0179-9..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Neurological Disorders, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Danforth KN, Hahn EE, Slezak JM
Follow-up of abnormal estimated GFR results within a large integrated health care delivery system: a mixed-methods study.
This study examined the rates of follow-up with patients after abnormal estimated glomular filtration rate (eGFR) laboratory results, which may indicate chronic kidney disease. A large integrated health system was used with a total of 244,540 patients aged 21 or older with abnormal eGFRs were included from January 2010 through December 2015. Timely follow-up was defined as repeat eGFR testing within 60 to 150 days, follow-up testing before 60 days that indicated normal kidney function, or diagnosis before 60 days of chronic kidney disease or kidney cancer. Follow-up was found to be poor, with 58% of patients lacking timely follow-up. Fifteen physicians were also interviewed and it was found that both system-level and provider-level factors influenced follow-up rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS024437.
Citation: Danforth KN, Hahn EE, Slezak JM .
Follow-up of abnormal estimated GFR results within a large integrated health care delivery system: a mixed-methods study.
Am J Kidney Dis 2019 Nov;74(5):589-600. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2019.05.003..
Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Kidney Disease and Health, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions
Nahm ES, Zhu S, Bellantoni M
The effects of a theory-based patient portal e-learning program for older adults with chronic illnesses.
The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of an older adult friendly Theory-based Patient portal e-Learning Program (T-PeP) on patient portal (PP) knowledge, selected health outcomes (health decision-making self-efficacy [SE] and health communication), PP SE and use, and e-health literacy in older adults. The investigators found that the T-PeP was effective in improving selected health and PP usage outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS024739.
Citation: Nahm ES, Zhu S, Bellantoni M .
The effects of a theory-based patient portal e-learning program for older adults with chronic illnesses.
Telemed J E Health 2019 Oct;25(10):940-51. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2018.0184..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Elderly, Chronic Conditions, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Bacon E, Budney G, Bondy J
Developing a regional distributed data network for surveillance of chronic health conditions: the Colorado Health Observation Regional Data Service.
This article describes attributes of regional distributed data networks using electronic health records (EHR) data and the history and design of Colorado Health Observation Regional Data Service as an emerging public health surveillance tool for chronic health conditions. The authors indicate that while benefits from EHR-based surveillance are described, a number of technology, partnership, and value proposition challenges remain.
AHRQ-funded; HS0122143.
Citation: Bacon E, Budney G, Bondy J .
Developing a regional distributed data network for surveillance of chronic health conditions: the Colorado Health Observation Regional Data Service.
J Public Health Manag Pract 2019 Sep/Oct;25(5):498-507. doi: 10.1097/phh.0000000000000810..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Data, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Public Health
Turner AM, Osterhage K, Hartzler A
Personal health information management practices of older adults: one size does not fit all.
This study’s objective was to describe a process of identifying personal health information management (PHIM) activities and objectives of older adults aged 60 years and older from different resident settings. The purpose was to better align PHIM with their needs and practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS022106.
Citation: Turner AM, Osterhage K, Hartzler A .
Personal health information management practices of older adults: one size does not fit all.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2019 Aug 21;264:1995-96. doi: 10.3233/shti190752..
Keywords: Elderly, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions
Harle CA, DiIulio J, Downs SM
Decision-centered design of patient information visualizations to support chronic pain care.
The objective of this study was to describe a decision-centered design process, and resultant interactive patient information displays, to support key clinical decision requirements in chronic noncancer pain care. Through critical decision method interviews and a half-day multidisciplinary design workshop, researchers designed an interactive prototype, the Chronic Pain Treatment Tracker. This prototype summarizes the current treatment plan, past treatment history, potential future treatments, and treatment options that require caution. The researchers concluded that the Chronic Pain Treatment Tracker presents clinicians with the information they need in a structure that promotes quick uptake, understanding, and action.
AHRQ-funded; HS023306.
Citation: Harle CA, DiIulio J, Downs SM .
Decision-centered design of patient information visualizations to support chronic pain care.
Appl Clin Inform 2019 Aug;10(4):719-28. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1696668..
Keywords: Pain, Chronic Conditions, Shared Decision Making, Health Information Technology (HIT), Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Care Management, Healthcare Delivery
Gillespie SM, Wasserman EB, Wood NE
High-intensity telemedicine reduces emergency department use by older adults with dementia in senior living communities.
Individuals with dementia have high rates of emergency department (ED) use for acute illnesses. In this study, the investigators evaluated the effect of a high-intensity telemedicine program that delivered care for acute illnesses on ED use rates for individuals with dementia residing in senior living communities (SLCs; independent and assisted living).
AHRQ-funded; HS018047.
Citation: Gillespie SM, Wasserman EB, Wood NE .
High-intensity telemedicine reduces emergency department use by older adults with dementia in senior living communities.
J Am Med Dir Assoc 2019 Aug;20(8):942-46. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.03.024..
Keywords: Elderly, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Healthcare Delivery, Chronic Conditions, Emergency Department, Healthcare Utilization
Wyatt DL
AHRQ Author: Wyatt DL
Employing technology to make care transitions safer.
This commentary discusses the potential for errors in patient handoffs; important information about medications and instructions regarding patient care may be overlooked when the patient is referred to special care, moved to a new hospital setting, or discharged. The problem is especially acute for patients with multiple chronic conditions who often undergo frequent transitions to new care settings and healthcare providers. The author describes AHRQ’s funding opportunities for health information technology interventions that aim to improve communication and coordination during care transitions, such as location-based smartphone alerts, a patient-centered discharge toolkit, and a ‘smart pillbox’ electronic medication adherence reporting project.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Wyatt DL .
Employing technology to make care transitions safer.
J Nurs Care Qual 2019 Jul/Sep;34(3):185-88. doi: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000417..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Care Coordination, Chronic Conditions, Communication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Healthcare Delivery, Hospital Discharge, Medical Errors, Medication, Patient Safety, Transitions of Care
Vizer LM, Eschler j, KOO BM
"It's not just technology, it's people": constructing a conceptual model of shared health informatics for tracking in chronic illness management.
To inform development of effective technologies that aid tracking of health indicators to support chronic illness management, this study aimed to construct a health informatics model that accurately describes the work and social context of that tracking work. The investigators concluded that the resulting CoMSHI yielded a more detailed and nuanced viewpoint of tracking in support of chronic illness management and could inform technology design to improve tracking tools to support people in more confident and capable chronic illness management.
AHRQ-funded; HS021590.
Citation: Vizer LM, Eschler j, KOO BM .
"It's not just technology, it's people": constructing a conceptual model of shared health informatics for tracking in chronic illness management.
J Med Internet Res 2019 Apr 29;21(4):e10830. doi: 10.2196/10830..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Self-Management
Wu SS, Chan KS, Bae J
Electronic clinical reminder and quality of primary diabetes care.
The goal of this retrospective cohort study was to examine the association of EMR's clinical reminder use with a comprehensive set of diabetes quality metrics in office-based physicians and within solo- versus multi-physician practices. Data on visits made by adults with diabetes were identified from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and a multiple logistic regression was used to test for associations between clinical reminder use and recommended services by the American Diabetes Association. The researchers found no statistically significant relationship that suggests clinical reminder use improves diabetes process guidelines for solo practices, and they conclude that other resource efforts are needed to reduce gaps in primary diabetes care.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Wu SS, Chan KS, Bae J .
Electronic clinical reminder and quality of primary diabetes care.
Prim Care Diabetes 2019 Apr;13(2):150-57. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2018.08.007..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Primary Care, Quality of Care
Ancker JS, Mauer E, Kalish RB
Early adopters of patient-generated health data upload in an electronic patient portal.
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) may help providers monitor patient status between clinical visits. The objective of this study was to describe a medical center's early experience with an electronic flowsheet allowing patients to upload self-monitored blood glucose to their provider's electronic health record (EHR). The authors concluded that despite the potential value of PGHD in health care, the rate of adoption of a tool allowing patients to upload PGHD to their provider's EHR had been slow.
AHRQ-funded; HS021531.
Citation: Ancker JS, Mauer E, Kalish RB .
Early adopters of patient-generated health data upload in an electronic patient portal.
Early adopters of patient-generated health data upload in an electronic patient portal..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions
Bassett SM, Cohn M, Cotten P
Feasibility and acceptability of an online positive affect intervention for those living with comorbid HIV depression.
Positive affect has unique beneficial effects on psychological and physical health, independent of the effects of negative affect. Interventions that explicitly target positive affect show promise for improving health outcomes in a number of chronic illnesses. In this article, the investigators present pilot data on the acceptability and feasibility of an online intervention to increase positive affect in those living with comorbid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and depression.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Bassett SM, Cohn M, Cotten P .
Feasibility and acceptability of an online positive affect intervention for those living with comorbid HIV depression.
AIDS Behav 2019 Mar;23(3):753-64. doi: 10.1007/s10461-019-02412-z..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Depression, Behavioral Health, Chronic Conditions, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Outcomes
Chung CF, Wang Q, Schroeder J
Identifying and planning for individualized change: patient-provider collaboration using lightweight food diaries in healthy eating and irritable bowel syndrome.
This study examined if the use of a photo-based food diary app will help patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) help gather food and symptom data to help their doctors with disease management. The investigators designed and developed Foodprint which includes a mobile and web app and pre-visit note to go to experts which communicate an individual’s expectations and questions. A control group and a group with IBS were used to determine the effectiveness of Foodprint.
AHRQ-funded; HS023654.
Citation: Chung CF, Wang Q, Schroeder J .
Identifying and planning for individualized change: patient-provider collaboration using lightweight food diaries in healthy eating and irritable bowel syndrome.
Proc ACM Interact Mob Wearable Ubiquitous Technol 2019 Mar;3(1). doi: 10.1145/3314394..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Digestive Disease and Health, Health Information Technology (HIT), Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Patient Self-Management
Belden JL, Wegier P, Patel J
Designing a medication timeline for patients and physicians.
Researchers designed a prototype medication timeline visualization for physicians which can be used in the care of chronic disease. It was designed using open source software. A small pilot evaluation of the design was used with physicians. It was designed to improve physician performance by reducing temporal and cognitive load.
AHRQ-funded; HS023328.
Citation: Belden JL, Wegier P, Patel J .
Designing a medication timeline for patients and physicians.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2019 Feb;26(2):95-105. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocy143..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Medication