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AHRQ Research Studies
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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 DisplayedStifter J, Yao Y, Lodhi MK
Nurse continuity and hospital-acquired pressure ulcers: A comparative analysis using an electronic health record "big data" set.
The aim of this study was to examine the association of nurse continuity with the prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU). It found that patient characteristics including nutrition, mobility, and perfusion were associated with HAPUs, but nurse continuity was not.
AHRQ-funded; HS023072.
Citation: Stifter J, Yao Y, Lodhi MK .
Nurse continuity and hospital-acquired pressure ulcers: A comparative analysis using an electronic health record "big data" set.
Nurs Res 2015 Sep-Oct;64(5):361-71. doi: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000112..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Pressure Ulcers, Nursing
Abbott AA, Fuji KT, Galt KA
A qualitative case study exploring nurse engagement with electronic health records and e-prescribing.
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to describe how nurses adapt to using an electronic health record with electronic prescribing (e-Rx) system in a rural ambulatory care practice. Findings showed that nurses adjust their routine in response to providers' preferential behavior yet retained focus on the patient and care coordination. e-Rx adoption increased workload and introduced safety risks.
AHRQ-funded; HS018625.
Citation: Abbott AA, Fuji KT, Galt KA .
A qualitative case study exploring nurse engagement with electronic health records and e-prescribing.
West J Nurs Res 2015 Jul;37(7):935-51. doi: 10.1177/0193945914567359.
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Keywords: Case Study, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Electronic Prescribing (E-Prescribing), Nursing, Patient Safety
Ricciardi R
AHRQ Author: Ricciardi R
AHRQ focuses on ambulatory patient safety.
As AHRQ looks to expand its ambulatory safety research efforts, the agency seeks the involvement of a variety of nurses to provide expert opinion and consultation and to conduct research. The author emphasizes that this is an opportunity for both PhD and Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared nurses to lead interprofessional teams to conduct research that can translate into meaningful improvements in ambulatory quality.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Ricciardi R .
AHRQ focuses on ambulatory patient safety.
J Nurs Care Qual 2015 Jul-Sep;30(3):193-6. doi: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000124..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Nursing, Primary Care, Adverse Events, Health Services Research (HSR)
Carrington JM, Gephart SM, Verran JA
Development of an instrument to measure the unintended consequences of EHRs.
The authors examined the creation and design of an instrument measuring unintended consequences of electronic health records. They suggested that other researchers will find their methods article informative for similar undertakings.
AHRQ-funded; HS022908.
Citation: Carrington JM, Gephart SM, Verran JA .
Development of an instrument to measure the unintended consequences of EHRs.
West J Nurs Res 2015 Jul;37(7):842-58. doi: 10.1177/0193945915576083.
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Keywords: Communication, Shared Decision Making, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Nursing, Patient Safety
Padula WV, Valuck RJ, Makic MB
Factors influencing adoption of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention programs in US academic medical centers.
The purpose of this study was to identify wound care nurse perceptions of the primary factors that influenced, the overall reduction of pressure ulcers (PUs). It found that several internal factors influenced evidence-based practice: hospital prevention campaigns; the availability of nursing specialists; and the level of preventive knowledge among hospital staff. External influential factors included financial concerns and data sharing among peer institutions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023710.
Citation: Padula WV, Valuck RJ, Makic MB .
Factors influencing adoption of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention programs in US academic medical centers.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2015 Jul-Aug;42(4):327-30. doi: 10.1097/won.0000000000000145..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Nursing, Patient Safety, Pressure Ulcers, Prevention