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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHaukoos JS, Lyons MS, Rothman RE
The evolving landscape of HIV screening in the emergency department.
This article is a summary of two studies that appear in the same edition of the journal. The two studies describe the value of using targeted vs. non-targeted screening for HIV in emergency departments (EDs). New diagnosis rates were relatively small, which suggested that the use of targeted screening may be need to be refined more in terms of selection criteria.
AHRQ-funded; HS021749.
Citation: Haukoos JS, Lyons MS, Rothman RE .
The evolving landscape of HIV screening in the emergency department.
Ann Emerg Med 2018 Jul;72(1):54-56. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.01.041..
Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Emergency Department, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Screening
Eaton EF, Joe W, Kilgore ML
Reverse syphilis screening algorithm fails to demonstrate cost effectiveness in persons living with HIV.
This paper compares the reverse syphilis screening algorithm to the traditional algorithm and the costs for health systems serving persons living with HIV needing annual syphilis screening.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Eaton EF, Joe W, Kilgore ML .
Reverse syphilis screening algorithm fails to demonstrate cost effectiveness in persons living with HIV.
Int J STD AIDS 2018 May;29(6):563-67. doi: 10.1177/0956462417743409.
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Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Costs, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Infectious Diseases, Screening