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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedRangachari P, Madaio M, Rethemeyer RK
Cumulative impact of periodic top-down communications on infection prevention practices and outcomes in two units.
The authors investigated the challenge of consistent implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices at the unit level. Their results showed that the interventions cumulatively had a significant desired impact on central catheter use and helped validate the theoretical literature and identify evidence-based management strategies for practice change at the unit level. Further, periodic top-down communications have the potential to modify interprofessional knowledge exchanges and enable practice change at the unit level, leading to significantly improved outcomes and reduced costs.
AHRQ-funded; HS019785.
Citation: Rangachari P, Madaio M, Rethemeyer RK .
Cumulative impact of periodic top-down communications on infection prevention practices and outcomes in two units.
Health Care Manage Rev 2015 Oct-Dec;40(4):324-36. doi: 10.1097/hmr.0000000000000038.
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Keywords: Communication, Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Children/Adolescents, Prevention
Heerman WJ, White RO, Barkin SL
Advancing informed consent for vulnerable populations.
The authors suggest an innovative approach that uses low health-literacy communication strategies and visual aids to augment and potentially replace the traditional approach to informed consent. This approach involves: (1) the use of effective health communication and low-literacy techniques, (2) the use of visual aids and graphics to promote understanding and guide the reader toward key study concepts, and (3) careful attention to child dissenting behaviors.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Heerman WJ, White RO, Barkin SL .
Advancing informed consent for vulnerable populations.
Pediatrics 2015 Mar;135(3):e562-4. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-3041..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Communication, Health Literacy, Obesity, Research Methodologies
Brady PW, Zix J, Brilli R
Developing and evaluating the success of a family activated medical emergency team: a quality improvement report.
The researchers aimed to develop a reliable process for family-activated medical emergency teams (METs) and to evaluate its effect on MET call rate and subsequent transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU). They found that children with family-activated METs were transferred to the ICU less commonly than those with clinician MET calls. Families, like clinicians, most commonly called MET for concerns of clinical deterioration; however, families also identified lack of response from clinicians and a dismissive interaction between team and family.
AHRQ-funded; HS021114.
Citation: Brady PW, Zix J, Brilli R .
Developing and evaluating the success of a family activated medical emergency team: a quality improvement report.
BMJ Qual Saf 2015 Mar;24(3):203-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2014-003001.
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Keywords: Communication, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Hospitals, Children/Adolescents, Quality Improvement
Radesky J, Miller AL, Rosenblum KL
Maternal mobile device use during a structured parent-child interaction task.
The authors examined associations of maternal mobile device use with the frequency of mother-child interactions during a structured laboratory task. They found that mobile device use was common and associated with fewer interactions with children during a structured interaction task, particularly nonverbal interactions and during introduction of an unfamiliar food.
AHRQ-funded; HS022242.
Citation: Radesky J, Miller AL, Rosenblum KL .
Maternal mobile device use during a structured parent-child interaction task.
Acad Pediatr 2015 Mar-Apr;15(2):238-44. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2014.10.001.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Communication, Family Health and History
Benjamin JM, Cox ED, Trapskin PJ
Family-initiated dialogue about medications during family-centered rounds.
The researchers sought to further understand the potential for family-centered rounds (FCRs) to foster pediatric medication safety. To that end, their study describes and quantifies medication-related topics raised by families during FCR and how this dialogue affects the children’s treatment plans. The families raised topics that altered treatment and were important for medication safety, adherence, and satisfaction.
AHRQ-funded; HS018680
Citation: Benjamin JM, Cox ED, Trapskin PJ .
Family-initiated dialogue about medications during family-centered rounds.
Pediatrics. 2015 Jan;135(1):94-101. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-3885..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Communication, Medication: Safety, Patient Safety