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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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26 to 33 of 33 Research Studies DisplayedBogner HR, Joo JH, Hwang S
Does a depression management program decrease mortality in older adults with specific medical conditions in primary care? An exploratory analysis.
The objective of this study was to determine whether treating depression decreases mortality from various chronic medical conditions. It found evidence of a statistically significant intervention effect on mortality for diabetes mellitus in persons with major depression.
AHRQ-funded; HS023445.
Citation: Bogner HR, Joo JH, Hwang S .
Does a depression management program decrease mortality in older adults with specific medical conditions in primary care? An exploratory analysis.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2016 Jan;64(1):126-31. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13711..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Depression, Elderly, Mortality, Primary Care
Eichen DM, Kass AE, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE
Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal ideation in relation to eating and general psychopathology among college-age women.
Limited research has examined the effects of combined non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)+suicidal ideation; thus concurrent examination is needed to understand potential differential effects on psychopathology. In this study, college-aged women completed self-report measures of NSSI, suicidal ideation, general psychopathology, and Eating Disorder-specific psychopathology. The study found that the NSSI+Suicidal Ideation group was only greater than Suicidal Ideation-only on measures of depression and eating concern.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Eichen DM, Kass AE, Fitzsimmons-Craft EE .
Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal ideation in relation to eating and general psychopathology among college-age women.
Psychiatry Res 2016 Jan 30;235:77-82. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.11.046.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Nutrition, Depression, Risk
Cummings DM, Kirian K, Howard G
Consequences of comorbidity of elevated stress and/or depressive symptoms and incident cardiovascular outcomes in diabetes: results from the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study.
The authors evaluated the impact of comorbid depressive symptoms and/or stress on adverse cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in individuals with diabetes compared with those without diabetes. They concluded that comorbid stress and/or depressive symptoms are common in individuals with diabetes and together are associated with progressively increased risks for adverse CV outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Cummings DM, Kirian K, Howard G .
Consequences of comorbidity of elevated stress and/or depressive symptoms and incident cardiovascular outcomes in diabetes: results from the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study.
Diabetes Care 2016 Jan;39(1):101-9. doi: 10.2337/dc15-1174.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Stress
Strobino DM, Ahmed S, Mistry K
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Maternal depressive symptoms and attained size among children in the first 2 years of life.
The researchers evaluated the relation of maternal depressive symptoms with attained size and whether it is stronger for young children in low-income families. They found that odds of short stature were significantly increased at 6 months in the total sample and among low/middle-income families for children whose mothers reported symptoms. Other measures of attained size were not associated with depressive symptoms.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Strobino DM, Ahmed S, Mistry K .
Maternal depressive symptoms and attained size among children in the first 2 years of life.
Acad Pediatr 2016 Jan-Feb;16(1):75-81. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2015.10.003.
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Keywords: Depression, Newborns/Infants, Health Status, Pregnancy, Social Determinants of Health
Gordon M, Henderson R, Holmes JH
Participatory design of ehealth solutions for women from vulnerable populations with perinatal depression.
Using a participatory design approach, the Stress in Pregnancy: Improving Results with Interactive Technology group developed specifications for a suite of eHealth applications to improve the quality of perinatal mental health care. Three apps were developed by the group: an app to support high-risk women after discharge from hospital, a screening tool for depression, and a patient decision aid for supporting treatment choice.
AHRQ-funded; HS022441.
Citation: Gordon M, Henderson R, Holmes JH .
Participatory design of ehealth solutions for women from vulnerable populations with perinatal depression.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2016 Jan;23(1):105-9. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocv109.
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Keywords: Telehealth, Women, Pregnancy, Depression, Social Determinants of Health
Gilbert AL, Bauer NS, Carroll AE
Child exposure to parental violence and psychological distress associated with delayed milestones.
The researchers examined the association between parental report of intimate partner violence (IPV) and parental psychological distress (PPD) with child attainment of developmental milestones. They found that parental report of both IPV and PPD during the first 72 months of a child’s life is significantly associated with developmental milestone failure across all 4 developmental domains and within the domains of language, personal-social, and gross motor development.
AHRQ-funded; HS017939; HS018453.
Citation: Gilbert AL, Bauer NS, Carroll AE .
Child exposure to parental violence and psychological distress associated with delayed milestones.
Pediatrics 2013 Dec;132(6):e1577-83. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-1020..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Domestic Violence, Family Health and History, Depression, Anxiety, Behavioral Health
Bao Y, Ryan AM, Shao H
Generic initiation and antidepressant therapy adherence under Medicare Part D.
This study assessed the effects of initiating antidepressant treatment with a generic versus a branded prescription (generic initiation) on adherence to antidepressant therapy for the treatment of depression. It found that starting patients with generics had benefits for antidepressant adherence by lowering out-of-pocket costs for all patients and by mitigating the effect of the Part D coverage gap faced by patients not receiving low-income subsidies.
AHRQ-funded; HS018546.
Citation: Bao Y, Ryan AM, Shao H .
Generic initiation and antidepressant therapy adherence under Medicare Part D.
Am J Manag Care 2013 Dec;19(12):989-98..
Keywords: Medication, Depression, Medicare, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Lewandowski RE, Acri MC, Hoagwood KE
Evidence for the management of adolescent depression.
This article reports on the development of a care pathway and quality indicators (QIs) for the primary and specialty care management of adolescent depression. It also reviews clinical practice guidelines and identifies barriers to the development of QIs, such as gaps in the empirical evidence. Finally, a research agenda is suggested.
AHRQ-funded; HS020503
Citation: Lewandowski RE, Acri MC, Hoagwood KE .
Evidence for the management of adolescent depression.
Pediatrics. 2013 Oct;132(4):e996-e1009. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-0600..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Depression, Quality Indicators (QIs), Guidelines, Quality of Care