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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedConcannon TW, Fuster M, Saunders T
A systematic review of stakeholder engagement in comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research.
This study reviewed 70 articles on methods of stakeholder engagement in comparative effectiveness research and patient-centered outcomes research. The authors found frequent engagement with patients, modestly frequent engagement with clinicians, and infrequent engagement with other stakeholders.The roles and activities of stakeholders were highly variable across research and program reports.
AHRQ-funded; HS017726
Citation: Concannon TW, Fuster M, Saunders T .
A systematic review of stakeholder engagement in comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research.
J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Dec;29(12):1692-701. doi: 10.1007/s11606-014-2878-x..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Clinician-Patient Communication, Shared Decision Making
Tang DH, Warholak TL, Hines LE
Evaluation of Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) Committee member knowledge, attitudes and ability regarding the use of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in health care decision-making.
This study was conducted to evaluate changes in CER knowledge, attitudes, and ability among Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee members and support staff after attending a tailored educational program. It found that the CER educational program was effective in increasing participants’ CER knowledge and self-perceived ability to evaluate relevant evidence.
AHRQ-funded; HS019220.
Citation: Tang DH, Warholak TL, Hines LE .
Evaluation of Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) Committee member knowledge, attitudes and ability regarding the use of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in health care decision-making.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2014 Sep-Oct;10(5):768-80. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.11.008..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Shared Decision Making, Evidence-Based Practice
Lau BD, Haut ER
Practices to prevent venous thromboembolism: a brief review.
The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the most effective interventions aimed at improving adherence to guidelines on the use of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention strategies. After reviewing sixteen studies, the researchers concluded that the greatest and most sustained improvements were those that combined education with computerised tools.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710.
Citation: Lau BD, Haut ER .
Practices to prevent venous thromboembolism: a brief review.
BMJ Qual Saf 2014 Mar;23(3):187-95. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001782..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Blood Clots, Prevention, Shared Decision Making, Guidelines