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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 8 of 8 Research Studies DisplayedFeltner C, Wallace IF, Kistler CE
Screening for hearing loss in older adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this study was to update the evidence review on screening for hearing loss in adults 50 years or older to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. Findings showed that several screening tests can adequately detect hearing loss in older adults, while no studies reported on the harms of screening or treatment. Further, evidence showing benefit from hearing aids on hearing-related function among adults with screen-detected or newly detected hearing loss is limited to studies enrolling veterans.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I.
Citation: Feltner C, Wallace IF, Kistler CE .
Screening for hearing loss in older adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2021 Mar 23;325(12):1202-15. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.24855..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Elderly, Screening, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
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, 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
Borsky AE, Zhang E
AHRQ Author: Borsky AE
Screening for intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults.
This Putting Prevention into Practice case study demonstrates how a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation can used by clinicians. This case study uses the Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults recommendation as an example. Three quiz questions are given which directly link to the recommendations. The questions involve screening guidelines, screening instruments, and follow-up if there is a positive screening and detailed answers are provided.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Borsky AE, Zhang E .
Screening for intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults.
Am Fam Physician 2019 May 15;99(10):649-50..
Keywords: Case Study, Domestic Violence, Elderly, Evidence-Based Practice, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Vulnerable Populations
Rezaee ME, Ward CE, Odom BD
Prostate cancer screening practices and diagnoses in patients age 50 and older, Southeastern Michigan, pre/post 2012.
This study investigated the regional impact of the 2012 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation against the use of prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer. PSA utilization significantly increased during the pre-period, but significantly decreased in the post-period. Prostate biopsies decreased before the 2012 recommendation and did not change afterwards.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Rezaee ME, Ward CE, Odom BD .
Prostate cancer screening practices and diagnoses in patients age 50 and older, Southeastern Michigan, pre/post 2012.
Prev Med 2016 Jan;82:73-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.11.017.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Screening, Elderly, Healthcare Utilization
Fan T, Rossi C
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults.
This case study describes a 72-year-old white man comes the physician’s office for a preventive visit. He does not have any symptoms of dementia but asks whether he should be screened. Based on the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the authors ask (and answer) three questions concerning approaches to screening for cognitive impairment, risk factors for cognitive impairment or dementia in older adults, and the epidemiology of cognitive impairment in the United States.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: Fan T, Rossi C .
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults.
Am Fam Physician 2015 Jul 15;92(2):125-6..
Keywords: Case Study, Elderly, Neurological Disorders, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Wolff T, Fan T, Lewis P
AHRQ Author: Wolff T, Fan T
Screening for carotid artery stenosis.
This case study, based on recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, concerns a 65-year-old woman who presents for her yearly checkup. She walks one to two miles daily, is in generally good health, and has no significant cardiovascular history. Questions concern whether she should be screened for carotid artery stenosis, the accuracy of the different screening methods, and the benefits and harms of screening.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Wolff T, Fan T, Lewis P .
Screening for carotid artery stenosis.
Am Fam Physician 2015 May 15;91(10):717-8..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Elderly, Case Study, Screening, Stroke
LeBlanc ES, Zakher B, Daeges M
Screening for vitamin D deficiency: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
This review of benefits and harms associated with vitamin screening in asymptomatic adults found that treatment of vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults might reduce mortality risk in institutionalized elderly persons and risks for falls but not fractures.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710057I
Citation: LeBlanc ES, Zakher B, Daeges M .
Screening for vitamin D deficiency: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med. 2015 Jan 20;162(2):109-22. doi: 10.7326/M14-1659..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Vitamins and Supplements, Screening, Elderly, Prevention