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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedVakkalanka JP, Harland KK, Wittrock A
Telemedicine is associated with rapid transfer and fewer involuntary holds among patients presenting with suicidal ideation in rural hospitals: a propensity matched cohort study.
The purpose of this retrospective propensity-matched cohort study was to evaluate the impact of telemedicine in clinical management and patient outcomes of patients presenting to rural critical access hospital emergency departments (EDs) with suicidal ideation or attempt. The authors suggest that the role of telemedicine in influencing access, quality and efficiency of care in underserved rural hospitals is critically important as these networks become more prevalent in rural healthcare environments.
AHRQ-funded; HS025753.
Citation: Vakkalanka JP, Harland KK, Wittrock A .
Telemedicine is associated with rapid transfer and fewer involuntary holds among patients presenting with suicidal ideation in rural hospitals: a propensity matched cohort study.
J Epidemiol Community Health 2019 Nov;73(11):1033-39. doi: 10.1136/jech-2019-212623..
Keywords: Telehealth, Rural Health, Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Health Information Technology (HIT), Healthcare Delivery, Care Management, Outcomes, Emergency Department
Nakamura ZM, Nash RP, Quillen LJ
Psychiatric care in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
An overview of literature in PubMed and PsychInfo was conducted to identify articles describing psychiatric symptoms and care for adult cancer patients undergoing hematopoietic stem transplantation (HSCT). Neuropsychiatric symptoms included depression, anxiety, distress, post-traumatic stress disorder, delirium, and cognitive impairment. The researchers concluded that consulting psychiatrists should be familiar with the treatment basics of HSCT and the neuropsychiatric outcomes that may follow to guide their treatment plan.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Nakamura ZM, Nash RP, Quillen LJ .
Psychiatric care in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Psychosomatics 2019 May - Jun;60(3):227-37. doi: 10.1016/j.psym.2019.01.005..
Keywords: Cancer, Care Management, Behavioral Health, Transplantation
Kilbourne AM, Prenovost KM, Liebrecht C
Randomized controlled trial of a collaborative care intervention for mood disorders by a national commercial health plan.
This study investigated the outcomes of a collaborative care intervention for patients with mood disorders. The randomized controlled trial was conducted with Aetna insurance enrollees who were recently hospitalized for unipolar major depression or bipolar disorder. An evidence-based chronic care model (CCM) program was developed that included 10 sessions of a Life Goals self-management program and brief contacts were also made by a care manager. Outcomes measured were changes over 12 months in depression symptoms and mental health-related quality of life through two different short questionnaires. Clinical outcomes improved for patients receiving CCM although there was substantial attrition in the program.
AHRQ-funded; HS021425.
Citation: Kilbourne AM, Prenovost KM, Liebrecht C .
Randomized controlled trial of a collaborative care intervention for mood disorders by a national commercial health plan.
Psychiatr Serv 2019 Mar;70(3):219-24. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201800336..
Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance, Care Management, Teams, Healthcare Delivery