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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 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedKnerr S, West KM, Angelo FA
Organizational readiness to implement population-based screening and genetic service delivery for hereditary cancer prevention and control.
Programs conducting population-based screening and genetic service delivery for hereditary cancer prevention and control are rare in practice. The authors interviewed individuals instrumental in implementing seven unique clinical programs conducting either universal tumor screening for Lynch Syndrome or routine family history screening and provision of genetic services for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in the United States. Their findings suggest that developing interventions targeting change efficacy and cultivating practice change champions may be two promising ways to increase uptake of population-based hereditary cancer screening and genetic service delivery in clinical practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982.
Citation: Knerr S, West KM, Angelo FA .
Organizational readiness to implement population-based screening and genetic service delivery for hereditary cancer prevention and control.
J Genet Couns 2020 Oct;29(5):867-76. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1216.
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Keywords: Cancer, Screening, Genetics, Prevention, Guidelines, Healthcare Delivery, Organizational Change, Implementation
Davidson KW, Kemper AR, Doubeni CA
AHRQ Author: Mills J, Borsky A
Developing primary care-based recommendations for social determinants of health: methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
This article highlights social determinants already included in USPSTF recommendations and proposes a process by which others may be considered for primary care preventive recommendations. By reviewing the evidence on the effects of screening and interventions on social determinants relevant to primary care, the USPSTF will continue to be able to provide recommendations on clinical preventive services to improve the health of all Americans.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Davidson KW, Kemper AR, Doubeni CA .
Developing primary care-based recommendations for social determinants of health: methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med 2020 Sep 15;173(6):461-67. doi: 10.7326/m20-0730..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Primary Care, Social Determinants of Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Screening, Prevention
Moise N, Phillips E, Carter E
Design and study protocol for a cluster randomized trial of a multi-faceted implementation strategy to increase the uptake of the USPSTF hypertension screening recommendations: the EMBRACE study.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends out-of-office blood pressure (BP) testing to exclude white coat hypertension prior to hypertension diagnosis. Despite improved availability and coverage of home and 24-h ambulatory BP monitoring (HBPM, ABPM), both are infrequently used to confirm diagnoses. In this study, the investigators used the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) framework, a multi-step process for mapping barriers to theory-informed behavior change techniques, to develop a multi-component implementation strategy for increasing out-of-office BP testing for hypertension diagnosis.
AHRQ-funded; HS025198; HS024262.
Citation: Moise N, Phillips E, Carter E .
Design and study protocol for a cluster randomized trial of a multi-faceted implementation strategy to increase the uptake of the USPSTF hypertension screening recommendations: the EMBRACE study.
Implement Sci 2020 Aug 8;15(1):63. doi: 10.1186/s13012-020-01017-8..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Blood Pressure, Screening, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Cardiovascular Conditions
Abrams EM, Brough HA, Keet C
Pros and cons of pre-emptive screening programmes before peanut introduction in infancy.
In this review, researchers evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of a pre-emptive screening approach before the early introduction of peanuts in infants at high risk of peanut allergy. The Learning Early About Peanut study and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) expert panel recommendations are compared.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Abrams EM, Brough HA, Keet C .
Pros and cons of pre-emptive screening programmes before peanut introduction in infancy.
Lancet Child Adolesc Health 2020 Jul;4(7):526-35. doi: 10.1016/s2352-4642(20)30029-8..
Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Screening, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice
H H, Caton Gilstrap L
AHRQ Author: Tracer H
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults.
This evidence-based approach paper focuses on putting prevention into action. It discusses screening for cognitive impairment in older adults. It provides case study, case study questions and a discussion.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: H H, Caton Gilstrap L .
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Jun 15;101(12):753-54..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Elderly, Screening, Prevention, Case Study, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines
Patnode CD, Perdue LA, Rushkin M
Screening for unhealthy drug use: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Illicit drug use is among the most common causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the US. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature on screening and interventions for drug use to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. The investigators concluded that several screening instruments with acceptable sensitivity and specificity are available to screen for drug use, although there is no direct evidence on the benefits or harms of screening.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007I.
Citation: Patnode CD, Perdue LA, Rushkin M .
Screening for unhealthy drug use: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Jun 9;323(22):2310-28. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.21381..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Substance Abuse, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Primary Care, Prevention
Patnode CD, Perdue LA, Rossom RC
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this study was to systematically review the test accuracy of cognitive screening instruments and benefits and harms of interventions to treat cognitive impairment in older adults (>/=65 years) to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. The investigators concluded that screening instruments could adequately detect cognitive impairment. They indicated that there was no empirical evidence, however, that screening for cognitive impairment improved patient or caregiver outcomes or causes harm.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007I.
Citation: Patnode CD, Perdue LA, Rossom RC .
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Feb 25;323(8):764-85. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.22258..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Elderly, Guidelines, Screening, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice