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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 8 of 8 Research Studies DisplayedDurstenfeld MS, Ogedegbe O, Katz SD
Racial and ethnic differences in heart failure readmissions and mortality in a large municipal healthcare system.
This study sought to determine whether racial and ethnic differences exist among patients with similar access to care. It examined outcomes after heart failure hospitalization within a large municipal health system and determined that racial and ethnic differences in outcomes were present.
AHRQ-funded; HS023683.
Citation: Durstenfeld MS, Ogedegbe O, Katz SD .
Racial and ethnic differences in heart failure readmissions and mortality in a large municipal healthcare system.
JACC Heart Fail 2016 Nov;4(11):885-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2016.05.008.
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Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitalization, Mortality, Outcomes, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Ritchie CS, Houston TK, Richman JS
The E-Coach technology-assisted care transition system: a pragmatic randomized trial.
The researchers sought to evaluate the impact of a technology-supported care transition support program (E-Coach) on hospitalizations, days out of the community, and mortality. for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They found that rehospitalization rates did not differ between E-Coach and usual care groups; however, E-Coach was associated with fewer days in the hospital with the COPD subgroup, suggesting that E-Coach may be more beneficial among those with COPD but not those with CHF.
AHRQ-funded; HS017786.
Citation: Ritchie CS, Houston TK, Richman JS .
The E-Coach technology-assisted care transition system: a pragmatic randomized trial.
Transl Behav Med 2016 Sep;6(3):428-37. doi: 10.1007/s13142-016-0422-8.
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Keywords: Respiratory Conditions, Heart Disease and Health, Hospitalization, Patient Self-Management, Telehealth
Wang Y, Eldridge N, Metersky ML
AHRQ Author: Eldridge N, Battles J
National trends in patient safety for four common conditions, 2005-2011.
The researchers estimated trends in the rate of occurrence of adverse events for which patients were at risk, the proportion of patients with one or more adverse events, and the number of adverse events per 1000 hospitalizations. From 2005 through 2011, adverse-event rates declined substantially among patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure but not among those hospitalized for pneumonia or conditions requiring surgery.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201200003C.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201200003C.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201200003C.
Citation: Wang Y, Eldridge N, Metersky ML .
National trends in patient safety for four common conditions, 2005-2011.
N Engl J Med 2014 Jan 23;370(4):341-51. doi: 10.1056/NEJMsa1300991..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Adverse Events, Hospitalization, Heart Disease and Health
Chen J, Hsieh AF, Dharmarajan K
National trends in heart failure hospitalization after acute myocardial infarction for Medicare beneficiaries: 1998-2010.
This study used a complete national sample of 2 789 943 AMI hospitalizations of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries from 1998 through 2010, we evaluated annual changes in the incidence of subsequent heart failure (HF) hospitalization and mortality using Poisson and survival analysis models. It found that HF hospitalization after AMI decreased from 1998 to 2010, which may indicate improvements in the management of AMI.
AHRQ-funded; HS018781.
Citation: Chen J, Hsieh AF, Dharmarajan K .
National trends in heart failure hospitalization after acute myocardial infarction for Medicare beneficiaries: 1998-2010.
Circulation 2013 Dec 17;128(24):2577-84. doi: 10.1161/circulationaha.113.003668..
Keywords: Hospitalization, Medicare, Heart Disease and Health, Mortality
Spatz ES, Beckman AL, Wang Y
Geographic variation in trends and disparities in acute myocardial infarction hospitalization and mortality by income levels, 1999-2013.
The researchers sought to determine whether trends in US county-level, risk-standardized acute myocardial infarction (AMI) hospitalization and mortality rates varied by county-based median income level. They concluded that hospitalization and mortality rates of AMI declined among counties of all income levels, although hospitalization rates among low-income counties lag behind those of the higher income groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS023000.
Citation: Spatz ES, Beckman AL, Wang Y .
Geographic variation in trends and disparities in acute myocardial infarction hospitalization and mortality by income levels, 1999-2013.
JAMA Cardiol 2016 Jun 1;1(3):255-65. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.0382.
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Keywords: Disparities, Hospitalization, Heart Disease and Health, Mortality, Social Determinants of Health
Bergethon KE, Ju C, DeVore AD
Trends in 30-day readmission rates for patients hospitalized with heart failure: findings from the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Registry.
The researchers analyzed data from the Heart Failure registry linked to Medicare claims between 2009 and 2012 to describe trends and relative reduction of rates of 30-day all-cause readmission among patients with heart failure. They concluded that although there has been slight improvement in 30-day all-cause readmission rates during the past 4 years in patients with heart failure, few hospitals have seen large success.
AHRQ-funded; HS021092.
Citation: Bergethon KE, Ju C, DeVore AD .
Trends in 30-day readmission rates for patients hospitalized with heart failure: findings from the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Registry.
Circ Heart Fail 2016 Jun;9(6). doi: 10.1161/circheartfailure.115.002594.
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Keywords: Guidelines, Heart Disease and Health, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitalization, Registries
Blecker S, Park H, Katz SD
Association of HbA1c with hospitalization and mortality among patients with heart failure and diabetes.
Comorbid diabetes is common in heart failure and associated with increased hospitalization and mortality. Nonetheless, the association between glycemic control and outcomes among patients with heart failure and diabetes remains poorly characterized, particularly among low income and minority patients. This study found that among a cohort of primarily minority and low income patients with heart failure and diabetes, an increased risk of hospitalization was observed.
AHRQ-funded; HS023683.
Citation: Blecker S, Park H, Katz SD .
Association of HbA1c with hospitalization and mortality among patients with heart failure and diabetes.
BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2016 May 20;16:99. doi: 10.1186/s12872-016-0275-6.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Heart Disease and Health, Mortality, Hospitalization, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Smith MW, Owens PL, Andrews RM
AHRQ Author: Owens PL, Andrews RM, Steiner CA
Differences in severity at admission for heart failure between rural and urban patients: the value of adding laboratory results to administrative data.
This study’s main objective was to examine the role of laboratory test results in measuring disease severity at the time of admission for inpatients who reside in rural and urban areas. It concluded that heart failure patients from rural areas are hospitalized at lower severity levels than their urban counterparts. Laboratory test data provide insight on clinical severity and practice patterns beyond what is available in administrative discharge data.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 29020060009.
Citation: Smith MW, Owens PL, Andrews RM .
Differences in severity at admission for heart failure between rural and urban patients: the value of adding laboratory results to administrative data.
BMC Health Serv Res 2016 Apr 18;16(1):133. doi: 10.1186/s12913-016-1380-z.
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Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Hospitalization, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Rural Health