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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedMehta AB, Cooke CR, Wiener RS
Hospital variation in early tracheostomy in the United States: a population-based study.
The researchers determined between-hospital variation in early tracheostomy utilization and the association of early tracheostomy with patient outcomes using hierarchical regression. They concluded that early tracheostomy is potentially overused among mechanically ventilated trauma patients, with nearly half of tracheostomies performed within the first week of mechanical ventilation and large unexplained hospital variation, without clear benefits.
AHRQ-funded; HS020672.
Citation: Mehta AB, Cooke CR, Wiener RS .
Hospital variation in early tracheostomy in the United States: a population-based study.
Crit Care Med 2016 Aug;44(8):1506-14. doi: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000001674.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Practice Patterns, Respiratory Conditions, Respiratory Conditions, Outcomes
Chopra V, Smith S, Swaminathan L
Variations in peripherally inserted central catheter use and outcomes in Michigan hospitals.
The researchers examined the use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) by conducting a prospective study at 10 hospitals through the Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium. Their multicenter study found substantial variation in PICC indications, patterns of use, and outcomes at the 10 Michigan hospitals included in the study.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: Chopra V, Smith S, Swaminathan L .
Variations in peripherally inserted central catheter use and outcomes in Michigan hospitals.
JAMA Intern Med 2016 Apr;176(4):548-51. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.8402.
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Keywords: Patient Safety, Practice Patterns, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Hospitals, Outcomes, Adverse Events
Wang SY, Hall J, Pollack CE
Trends in end-of-life cancer care in the Medicare program.
The researchers sought to examine contemporary trends in end-of-life cancer care and geographic variation of end-of-life care aggressiveness among Medicare beneficiaries. They found that the proportion of beneficiaries receiving at least one potentially aggressive end-of-life intervention increased in repeated hospitalization, repeated ED visits, ICU admissions, and late hospice enrollment but declined in in-hospital death. End-of-life chemotherapy use did not change significantly over time. They concluded that despite growing focus on providing appropriate end-of-life care, there has not been an improvement in aggressive end-of-life cancer care in the Medicare program.
AHRQ-funded; HS023900.
Citation: Wang SY, Hall J, Pollack CE .
Trends in end-of-life cancer care in the Medicare program.
J Geriatr Oncol 2016 Mar;7(2):116-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2015.11.007.
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Keywords: Cancer, Care Management, Elderly, Medicare, Palliative Care, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Practice Patterns