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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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76 to 81 of 81 Research Studies DisplayedRao SS, Benninga MA, Bharucha AE
ANMS-ESNM position paper and consensus guidelines on biofeedback therapy for anorectal disorders.
This society position paper examined the study performance characteristics and efficacy of biofeedback therapy for anorectal disorders, and provided evidence based recommendations including: (1) Biofeedback therapy is recommended for the short-term and long-term treatment of constipation with dyssynergic defecation (DD). Level I, Grade A. (2)Biofeedback therapy is recommended for the short-term and long-term treatment of Fecal Incontinence (FI). Level II, Grade B.
AHRQ-funded; HS018695.
Citation: Rao SS, Benninga MA, Bharucha AE .
ANMS-ESNM position paper and consensus guidelines on biofeedback therapy for anorectal disorders.
Neurogastroenterol Motil 2015 May;27(5):594-609. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12520..
Keywords: Elderly, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Kumamaru H, Jalbert JJ, Nguyen LL
Surgeon case volume and 30-day mortality after carotid endarterectomy among contemporary medicare beneficiaries: before and after national coverage determination for carotid artery stenting.
The objective of this study is to examine the decline in past-year case-volumes of surgeons performing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) before and after the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for carotid artery stenting (CAS) and to assess its effect on 30-day post-CEA mortality. It found that the rate of CEA procedures decreased substantially during 2001 to 2008. The postprocedural mortality in Medicare beneficiaries was high compared with trial patients.
AHRQ-funded; 29020050016I.
Citation: Kumamaru H, Jalbert JJ, Nguyen LL .
Surgeon case volume and 30-day mortality after carotid endarterectomy among contemporary medicare beneficiaries: before and after national coverage determination for carotid artery stenting.
Stroke 2015 May;46(5):1288-94. doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.114.006276..
Keywords: Surgery, Mortality, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Elderly
Rundell SD, Sherman KJ, Heagerty PJ
Patient-reported outcomes associated with use of physical therapist services by older adults with a new visit for back pain.
The researchers conducted an observational comparative effectiveness research study to investigate the association between types or amounts of physical therapist services and outcomes, such as disability and pain intensity, among older adults. Higher amounts of active physical therapy were associated with decreased back and leg pain and increased odds of clinically meaningful improvements in back and leg pain relative to results obtained with no active physical therapy.
AHRQ-funded; HS019222.
Citation: Rundell SD, Sherman KJ, Heagerty PJ .
Patient-reported outcomes associated with use of physical therapist services by older adults with a new visit for back pain.
Phys Ther 2015 Feb;95(2):190-201. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20140132..
Keywords: Back Health and Pain, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Treatments, Elderly
Lairson DR, Parikh RC, Cormier JN
Cost-utility analysis of chemotherapy regimens in elderly patients with stage III colon cancer.
The authors investigated community-level evidence on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of treatment for stage III colon cancer for elderly patients among those receiving no chemotherapy, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), and FOLFOX (5-FU + oxaliplatin). They concluded that FOLFOX appears more effective and cost effective than other strategies for colon cancer treatment of older patients, with results being sensitive to age.
AHRQ-funded; HS018956.
Citation: Lairson DR, Parikh RC, Cormier JN .
Cost-utility analysis of chemotherapy regimens in elderly patients with stage III colon cancer.
Pharmacoeconomics 2014 Oct;32(10):1005-13. doi: 10.1007/s40273-014-0180-8.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Comparative Effectiveness, Healthcare Costs, Elderly, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Vargas GM, Parmar AD, Sheffield KM
Impact of liver-directed therapy in colorectal cancer liver metastases.
This study evaluated the use of liver resection, ablation, and chemoembolization (LDT) in older patients presenting with metastatic colorectal cancer in the setting of improved chemotherapy. It found that many older patients deemed to be appropriate candidates for resection of the primary tumor and receipt of systemic chemotherapy did not receive LDT.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134
Citation: Vargas GM, Parmar AD, Sheffield KM .
Impact of liver-directed therapy in colorectal cancer liver metastases.
J Surg Res. 2014 Sep;191(1):42-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.05.070..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Elderly, Surgery
Suskind AM, Clemens JQ, Dunn RL
Effectiveness of mesh compared with nonmesh sling surgery in Medicare beneficiaries.
This study assessed the effectiveness of mesh compared to nonmesh slings in the surgical treatment of female incontinence. It found that overall rates of complications were similar for patients undergoing either mesh or nonmesh sling procedures. However, patients undergoing the nonmesh procedure were more likely to require a subsequent intervention for bladder outlet obstruction.
AHRQ-funded; HS018726.
Citation: Suskind AM, Clemens JQ, Dunn RL .
Effectiveness of mesh compared with nonmesh sling surgery in Medicare beneficiaries.
Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Sep;122(3):546-52. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31829e8543..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Elderly, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery, Women, Outcomes, Medicare, Evidence-Based Practice