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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 25 of 49 Research Studies DisplayedStarnes LS, Starnes JR, Stopczynski T
Clinical prediction model: multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children versus Kawasaki disease.
This study aimed to develop a prediction model to differentiate between multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and Kawasaki disease (KD). Using retrospective and prospective cohort data, a logistic regression model was developed, incorporating factors such as age, laboratory values, and clinical indicators. The model showed excellent discrimination (AUC 0.96) and calibration. It offers potential usefulness in aiding the diagnosis of MIS-C but requires further validation.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Starnes LS, Starnes JR, Stopczynski T .
Clinical prediction model: multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children versus Kawasaki disease.
J Hosp Med 2024 Mar; 19(3):175-84. doi: 10.1002/jhm.13290.
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, COVID-19, Chronic Conditions
Melton K, Liu J, Sadeghi H
Predictors of transition outcomes in cystic fibrosis: analysis of National Patient Registry and CF RISE (Responsibility. Independence. Self-care. Education) data.
This retrospective cohort study’s goal was to identify predictors of transition outcomes in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients aged 16-25 years who transitioned to adult care from 2013 to 2019. The authors used data from the CF Foundation Patient Registry and the web-based transition program CF RISE (Responsibility. Independence. Self-care. Education). They modeled change in forced expiratory volume in 1 second % predicted and weight using linear regression fit with generalized estimating equations. Predictor variables included gap in care (time between last pediatric and first adult outpatient visit), transition program engagement, and sociodemographic and medical factors. Among 12,420 adolescents and young adults, 3876 transitioned to adult care with a median gap in care of 7.6 months. Patients from CF centers that have greater rates of CF RISE engagement had improved lung function and weight at their first adult outpatient visit. Patients with coverage on a parent's insurance plan and absence of CF complications predicted increased lung function. Sinus disease and history of a nonlung transplant predicted increased weight. Comorbid diabetes mellitus and gaps in care greater than 3 months predicted decreased lung function with longer gaps in care associated with greater decrease. Care gaps of 6 to 9 months predicted decreased weight. Other control variables including baseline forced expiratory volume in 1 second and weight, and exacerbation status were also statistically significant.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Melton K, Liu J, Sadeghi H .
Predictors of transition outcomes in cystic fibrosis: analysis of National Patient Registry and CF RISE (Responsibility. Independence. Self-care. Education) data.
J Pediatr 2024 Feb; 265:113812. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113812.
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Respiratory Conditions, Children/Adolescents, Transitions of Care
Kovacevic M, Montes M, Tirone V
Treating a common comorbidity: pain outcomes following a 3-week cognitive processing therapy-based intensive treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder address.
This study examined changes in pain, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depressive symptoms among 125 veterans completing a 3-week cognitive processing therapy (CPT)-based intensive treatment program (ITP) for PTSD. The authors explored whether pretreatment pain interference predicted changes in PTSD and depressive symptom severity and whether larger changes in pain interference over the course of treatment were associated with larger changes in PTSD and depressive symptom severity. Higher levels of pretreatment pain interference were associated with higher PTSD, and depressive symptom severity, over time. Larger reductions in pain interference corresponded to more improvement in PTSD symptoms, but not depressive symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS028511.
Citation: Kovacevic M, Montes M, Tirone V .
Treating a common comorbidity: pain outcomes following a 3-week cognitive processing therapy-based intensive treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder address.
J Trauma Stress 2024 Feb; 37(1):47-56. doi: 10.1002/jts.22979.
Keywords: Pain, Behavioral Health, Outcomes, Chronic Conditions
Jolliff A, Coller RJ, Kearney H
An mHealth design to promote medication safety in children with medical complexity.
This study describes an effort to design a health information technology tool to improve medication safety for children with medical complexity (CMC). The study engaged family caregivers, secondary caregivers, and clinicians who work with CMC in a co-design process to identify: 1) medication safety challenges experienced by CMC caregivers and, 2) design requirements for a mobile health application to improve medication safety for CMC in the home. Family caregivers, secondary caregivers, and clinicians from a children's hospital-based pediatric complex care program participated in virtual co-design sessions. During these sessions, the facilitator guided 16 co-designers in generating and converging upon medication safety challenges and design requirements. These sessions were recorded and reviewed after conclusion to confirm that all designer comments had been captured. An analysis yielded 11 challenges to medication safety and 11 corresponding design requirements that fit into three broader challenges: giving the right medication at the right time; communicating with others about medications; and accommodating complex medical routines.
AHRQ-funded; HS028409.
Citation: Jolliff A, Coller RJ, Kearney H .
An mHealth design to promote medication safety in children with medical complexity.
Appl Clin Inform 2024 Jan; 15(1):45-54. doi: 10.1055/a-2214-8000..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Medication: Safety, Medication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions, Telehealth, Caregiving
Cuca YP, Horvat C, Corless IB IB
The social, mental, and physical health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with HIV: protocol of an observational international multisite study.
The authors described the protocol for an international multisite observational study based on the SPIRIT guidelines to examine impact on the health and HIV outcomes for immunocompromised individuals such as people with HIV (PWH) from COVID-19 and from the strategies enacted to contain it. Investigators will recruit PWH to complete the study online or in-person. Study questions will address demographics, HIV continuum of care indicators, mental and social health, COVID-19 and vaccination knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and fears; and overall outcomes. Results of this study can inform responses to future public health crises to minimize impacts on vulnerable populations such as PWH.
AHRQ-funded; HS028523.
Citation: Cuca YP, Horvat C, Corless IB IB .
The social, mental, and physical health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with HIV: protocol of an observational international multisite study.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2024 Jan-Feb; 35(1):60-74. doi: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000444..
Keywords: COVID-19, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Chronic Conditions
Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
This study was conducted to determine whether practice-based research networks (PBRNs) could increase dissemination, implementation, and diffusion of evidence-based treatment guidelines for chronic kidney disease by leveraging early adopter practices. After the intervention, the initial four PBRNs increased the use of ACEIs/ARBs, discontinuation of NSAIDs, testing for anemia, and testing and/or treatment for vitamin D deficiency. Most were able to recruit two additional practices, which also increased their use of ACEIs/ARBs and testing and/or treatment of vitamin D deficiency. The researchers concluded that, with some assistance, early adopter practices can facilitate the diffusion of evidence-based approaches to other practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS019945.
Citation: Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD .
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
Implement Sci 2014 Nov 23;9:169. doi: 10.1186/s13012-014-0169-x.
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Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care, Kidney Disease and Health, Chronic Conditions, Guidelines, Implementation
Sumner W, Stwalley DL, Asaro PV
Adding flexible temporal constraints to identify chronic comorbid conditions in ambulatory claims data.
The researchers particularly wanted to increase the temporal flexibility of comorbidity definitions in response to common documentation patterns. They report the development and testing of a chronic disease list with temporal criteria for analyzing outpatient claims data. They concluded that temporal constraints applied to ambulatory claims may improve comorbid condition categorization.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Sumner W, Stwalley DL, Asaro PV .
Adding flexible temporal constraints to identify chronic comorbid conditions in ambulatory claims data.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2014 Nov 14;2014:1088-97..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Data, Health Insurance
Kendall L, Eschler J, Lozano P
Engineering for reliability in at-home chronic disease management.
The researchers examined how individuals responsible for managing their own or others’ chronic conditions integrate reminders and notification systems into their daily routines. Based on the participants’ experiences, they contend that many self-management failures should be viewed as systems failures, rather than individual failures and non-compliance.
AHRQ-funded; HS021590.
Citation: Kendall L, Eschler J, Lozano P .
Engineering for reliability in at-home chronic disease management.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2014 Nov 14;2014:777-86..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Patient Self-Management, Home Healthcare, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Merlin JS, Walcott M, Ritchie C
'Two pains together': patient perspectives on psychological aspects of chronic pain while living with HIV.
The researchers’ objective was to explore HIV-infected patients’ perspectives on psychological aspects of chronic pain using in-depth qualitative interviews. Key themes that emerged included the close relationship between mood and pain; mood and pain in the context of living with HIV; use of alcohol/drugs to self-medicate for pain; and the challenge of receiving prescription pain medications while dealing with substance use disorders.
AHRQ-funded; HS021694.
Citation: Merlin JS, Walcott M, Ritchie C .
'Two pains together': patient perspectives on psychological aspects of chronic pain while living with HIV.
PLoS One 2014 Nov 3;9(11):e111765. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111765..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Pain, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Self-Management
Mohanan S, Tapp H, McWilliams A
Obesity and asthma: pathophysiology and implications for diagnosis and management in primary care.
This review summarizes existing data that support the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying the association between obesity and asthma, as well as the current and future state of treatment for the obese patient with asthma. It suggests that evidence of chronic inflammatory response linking obesity and asthma indicates a need to address obesity during asthma management, possibly by using patient-centered approaches such as shared decisionmaking.
AHRQ-funded; HS019946
Citation: Mohanan S, Tapp H, McWilliams A .
Obesity and asthma: pathophysiology and implications for diagnosis and management in primary care.
Exp Biol Med. 2014 Nov;239(11):1531-40. doi: 10.1177/1535370214525302..
Keywords: Obesity, Asthma, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Primary Care, Chronic Conditions
Davis AM, Brown RF, Taylor JL
Transition care for children with special health care needs.
This article examined 25 studies evaluating transition care programs for children with special health care needs moving from pediatric to adult care. The majority of studies concerned patients with diabetes or transplant patients.The authors also interviewed key informants representing clinicians who provide transition care. They found that there is no accepted way to measure transition success.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200009I
Citation: Davis AM, Brown RF, Taylor JL .
Transition care for children with special health care needs.
Pediatrics. 2014 Nov;134(5):900-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-1909..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Transitions of Care, Chronic Conditions
Voils CI, Sleath B, Maciejewski ML
Patient perspectives on having multiple versus single prescribers of chronic disease medications: results of a qualitative study in a veteran population.
The researchers sought to understand the reasons why patients have increasing numbers of prescribers of medications and to understand patient perspectives on advantages and disadvantages of having multiple prescribers, including effects on medication supply. They found that, with patients from a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, multiple prescribers arose through referrals and patients actively seeking non-VA prescribers to maximize timeliness and access to medications, to provide access to medications not on the VA formulary, and to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
AHRQ-funded; HS019445.
Citation: Voils CI, Sleath B, Maciejewski ML .
Patient perspectives on having multiple versus single prescribers of chronic disease medications: results of a qualitative study in a veteran population.
BMC Health Serv Res 2014 Oct 25;14:490. doi: 10.1186/s12913-014-0490-8.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Medication, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Health
Chung S, Azar KM, Baek M
Reconsidering the age thresholds for type II diabetes screening in the U.S.
In order to examine the optimal age cut-point for opportunistic universal screening (as opposed to targeted screening), the researchers used a nationally representative sample from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2010) and other resources. They found that opportunistic screening among individuals 35 years of age and older could greatly reduce the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes or pre-diabetes.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815; HS019815.
Citation: Chung S, Azar KM, Baek M .
Reconsidering the age thresholds for type II diabetes screening in the U.S.
Am J Prev Med. 2014 Oct;47(4):375-81. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.05.012..
Keywords: Diabetes, Screening, Prevention, Chronic Conditions
Parekh AK, Kronick R, Tavenner M
AHRQ Author: Kronick R
Optimizing health for persons with multiple chronic conditions.
The paper discussed four overarching goals resulting from the 2010 HHS report, "Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions." These goals are foster health systems change, empower individuals, equip clinicians, and enhance research.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Parekh AK, Kronick R, Tavenner M .
Optimizing health for persons with multiple chronic conditions.
JAMA 2014 Sep 24;312(12):1199-200. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.10181.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Delivery
Ayers DC, Franklin PD
Joint replacement registries in the United States: a new paradigm.
This commentary serves as an introduction to an upcoming series of articles about orthopaedic registries, in general, with an emphasis on lessons learned from the evolving U.S. and international total joint replacement registries. Specifically, this paper provides an overview of total joint replacement registries and the current expansion of data collection beyond implant attributes and survival to include postoperative complications and patient-reported outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS018910.
Citation: Ayers DC, Franklin PD .
Joint replacement registries in the United States: a new paradigm.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2014 Sep 17;96(18):1567-9. doi: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00641.
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Keywords: Arthritis, Chronic Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Registries, Surgery
Ayers DC, Franklin PD
Joint replacement registries in the United States: a new paradigm.
This commentary serves as an introduction to an upcoming series of articles about orthopaedic registries, in general, with an emphasis on lessons learned from the evolving U.S. and international total joint replacement registries. Specifically, this paper provides an overview of total joint replacement registries and the current expansion of data collection beyond implant attributes and survival to include postoperative complications and patient-reported outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS018910.
Citation: Ayers DC, Franklin PD .
Joint replacement registries in the United States: a new paradigm.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2014 Sep 17;96(18):1567-9. doi: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00641..
Keywords: Arthritis, Chronic Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Registries, Surgery
Makris UE, Abrams RC, Gurland B
Management of persistent pain in the older patient: a clinical review.
The purpose of this study was to 1.) Describe barriers to the management of persistent pain among older adults; 2.) Summarize current management approaches, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities; 3.) Present rehabilitative approaches; and 4.) Highlight aspects of the patient-physician relationship that can help to improve treatment outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS020648.
Citation: Makris UE, Abrams RC, Gurland B .
Management of persistent pain in the older patient: a clinical review.
JAMA 2014 Aug 27;312(8):825-36. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.9405..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Elderly, Medication, Treatments
Benkert R, Dennehy P, White J
Diabetes and hypertension quality measurement in four safety-net sites: lessons learned after implementation of the same commercial electronic health record.
The authors described what implementation of a commercially available EHR with built-in quality query algorithms showed us about our care for diabetes and hypertension populations in four safety net clinics. They found that utilizing a shared EHR, a Regional Extension Center-like partnership model, and similar quality query algorithms allowed safety-net clinics to benchmark and improve the quality of care across differing patient populations and health care delivery models.
AHRQ-funded; HS017191.
Citation: Benkert R, Dennehy P, White J .
Diabetes and hypertension quality measurement in four safety-net sites: lessons learned after implementation of the same commercial electronic health record.
Appl Clin Inform 2014 Aug 20;5(3):757-72. doi: 10.4338/aci-2014-03-ra-0019.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Quality of Care, Chronic Conditions
Feudtner C, Feinstein JA, Zhong W
Pediatric complex chronic conditions classification system version 2: updated for ICD-10 and complex medical technology dependence and transplantation.
In order to update the pediatric complex chronic conditions (CCC) classification system, the authors incorporated ICD-9 diagnostic codes that had been either omitted or incorrectly specified in the original system, and then translated between ICD-9 and ICD-10 using General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). They concluded that the updated CCC version 2 system is comprehensive and multidimensional, providing a necessary update to accommodate widespread implementation of ICD-10.
AHRQ-funded; HS018425.
Citation: Feudtner C, Feinstein JA, Zhong W .
Pediatric complex chronic conditions classification system version 2: updated for ICD-10 and complex medical technology dependence and transplantation.
BMC Pediatr 2014 Aug 8;14:199. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-199.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Chronic Conditions, Transplantation
Davis AE, Mehrotra S, Kilambi V
The effect of the Statewide Sharing variance on geographic disparity in kidney transplantation in the United States.
This study examined the effect of Statewide Sharing on geographic allocation disparity over time between donor service areas (DSAs) within Tennessee and Florida and compared them with geographic disparity between the DSAs within a state for all states with more than one DSA (California, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin). Findings suggested that changes which are untested run the risk of unintended consequences, and Statewide Sharing should be further studied and considered.
AHRQ-funded; HS021078.
Citation: Davis AE, Mehrotra S, Kilambi V .
The effect of the Statewide Sharing variance on geographic disparity in kidney transplantation in the United States.
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2014 Aug 7;9(8):1449-60. doi: 10.2215/cjn.05350513.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Disparities, Kidney Disease and Health, Policy, Transplantation
Gawron AJ, French DD, Pandolfino JE
Economic evaluations of gastroesophageal reflux disease medical management.
This article systematically evaluated the existing literature to identify economic evaluations of GERD medical management strategies and assess the scientific quality of these reports using the CHEERS guidelines. It concluded that initial empiric PPI therapy is likely the most cost-effective initial strategy for patients with typical GERD symptoms. Surgery may be cost effective in patients with chronic GERD symptoms at time horizons of 3–10 years.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Gawron AJ, French DD, Pandolfino JE .
Economic evaluations of gastroesophageal reflux disease medical management.
Pharmacoeconomics 2014 Aug;32(8):745-58. doi: 10.1007/s40273-014-0164-8..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Costs
Kesselheim AS, Bykov K, Avorn J
Burden of changes in pill appearance for patients receiving generic cardiovascular medications after myocardial infarction: cohort and nested case-control studies.
This study sought to determine whether nonpersistent use of generic drugs among patients with cardiovascular disease after a heart attack is associated with the different shapes or colors of generic medications. It found that patients who subsequently discontinued treatment with their cardiovascular medications were 30 percent more likely to have had a change in pill shape or color preceding the discontinuation.
AHRQ-funded; HS018465
Citation: Kesselheim AS, Bykov K, Avorn J .
Burden of changes in pill appearance for patients receiving generic cardiovascular medications after myocardial infarction: cohort and nested case-control studies.
Ann Intern Med. 2014 Jul 15;161(2):96-103. doi: 10.7326/M13-2381..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Medication, Chronic Conditions, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA
A randomized trial of epidural glucocorticoid injections for spinal stenosis.
The researchers designed the Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis trial to compare the effectiveness of epidural injections of glucocorticoids plus anesthetic with injections of anesthetic alone in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. They found that epidural injection of glucocorticoids plus lidocaine offered minimal or no short-term benefit as compared with lidocaine alone.
AHRQ-funded; HS019222
Citation: Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA .
A randomized trial of epidural glucocorticoid injections for spinal stenosis.
N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 3;371(1):11-21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1313265..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Chronic Conditions, Elderly, Outcomes
Chambers C, Chiu S, Scott AN
Factors associated with poor mental health status among homeless women with and without dependent children.
The researchers estimated the prevalence of mental health problems among homeless women as well as the effects of risk factors on those problems. They found that, in a group of 522 homeless women in Toronto, Canada, poor mental health was associated with low perceived access to social support, physical/sexual assault in the past 12 months, presence of a chronic health condition, and presence of a drug use problem.
AHRQ-funded; HS014129
Citation: Chambers C, Chiu S, Scott AN .
Factors associated with poor mental health status among homeless women with and without dependent children.
Community Ment Health J. 2014 Jul;50(5):553-9. doi: 10.1007/s10597-013-9605-7..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Chronic Conditions, Social Determinants of Health, Risk
Forrest CB, Margolis PA, Bailey LC
PEDSnet: a National Pediatric Learning Health System.
The authors describe a National Pediatric Learning Health System (NPLHS) that is being implemented by PEDSnet, a clinical data research network. The NPLHS will consist of a flexible dual data architecture that incorporates two widely used data models and national terminology standards to support multi-institutional data integration, cohort discovery, and advanced analytics that enable rapid learning.
AHRQ-funded; HS022974; HS019912
Citation: Forrest CB, Margolis PA, Bailey LC .
PEDSnet: a National Pediatric Learning Health System.
J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2014 Jul-Aug;21(4):602-6. doi: 10.1136/amiajnl-2014-002743..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions