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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 DisplayedAsher GN, Gartlehner G, Gaynes BN
Comparative benefits and harms of complementary and alternative medicine therapies for initial treatment of major depressive disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis.
The objective of this study was to report the comparative benefits and harms of exercise and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments with second-generation antidepressants (SGA) for major depressive disorder (MDD). The investigators indicated that although they found little difference in the comparative efficacy of most CAM therapies or exercise and SGAs, the overall poor quality of the available evidence base tempers any conclusions that they might draw from those trials.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200008I.
Citation: Asher GN, Gartlehner G, Gaynes BN .
Comparative benefits and harms of complementary and alternative medicine therapies for initial treatment of major depressive disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal Altern Complement Med 2017 Dec;23(12):907-19. doi: 10.1089/acm.2016.0261..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Evidence-Based Practice, Behavioral Health
Lapham GT, Lee AK, Caldeiro RM
Frequency of cannabis use among primary care patients in Washington state.
This study describes the prevalence and frequency of past-year cannabis use among primary care patients assessed for use during a primary care visit. The study concluded that cannabis use was common in adult primary care patients, especially among younger patients and those with behavioral health conditions. Results highlight the need for primary care approaches to address cannabis use.
AHRQ-funded; HS023173.
Citation: Lapham GT, Lee AK, Caldeiro RM .
Frequency of cannabis use among primary care patients in Washington state.
J Am Board Fam Med 2017 Nov/Dec;30(6):795-805. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2017.06.170062..
Keywords: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Primary Care, Practice Patterns
Handley MA, Quan J, Chao MT
Use of complementary health approaches among diverse primary care patients with type 2 diabetes and association with cardiometabolic outcomes: from the SF Bay Collaborative Research Network (SF Bay CRN).
The purpose of this study is to describe use of complementary health approaches (CHAs) among patients with type 2 diabetes, and independent associations between CHA use and Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) and lower-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. The study concluded that CHA use is common among patients with type 2 diabetes and may be associated with poor cardiometabolic control and medication adherence.
AHRQ-funded; HS022561.
Citation: Handley MA, Quan J, Chao MT .
Use of complementary health approaches among diverse primary care patients with type 2 diabetes and association with cardiometabolic outcomes: from the SF Bay Collaborative Research Network (SF Bay CRN).
J Am Board Fam Med 2017 Sep-Oct;30(5):624-31. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2017.05.170030..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Diabetes, Outcomes, Patient Self-Management