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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 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedGu Y, Leroy G, Pettygrove S
Optimizing corpus creation for training word embedding in low resource domains: a case study in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Automating the extraction of behavioral criteria indicative of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in electronic health records (EHRs) can contribute significantly to the effort to monitor the condition. Word embedding algorithms such as Word2Vec can encode semantic meanings of words in vectors and assist in automated vocabulary discovery from EHRs. However, text available for training word embeddings for ASD is miniscule compared to the billions of tokens typically used. In this study, the investigators evaluated the importance of corpus specificity versus size and hypothesized that for specific domains small corpora can generate excellent word embeddings.
AHRQ-funded; HS024988.
Citation: Gu Y, Leroy G, Pettygrove S .
Optimizing corpus creation for training word embedding in low resource domains: a case study in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2018 Dec 5;2018:508-17..
Keywords: Autism, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT)
Leroy G, Gu Y, Pettygrove S
Automated extraction of diagnostic criteria from electronic health records for autism spectrum disorders: development, evaluation, and application.
The objective of this study was to automatically extract from EHRs the description of behaviors noted by the clinicians in evidence of the diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The investigators concluded that their results demonstrated that natural language processing can support large-scale analysis useful for autism spectrum disorder surveillance and research.
AHRQ-funded; HS024988.
Citation: Leroy G, Gu Y, Pettygrove S .
Automated extraction of diagnostic criteria from electronic health records for autism spectrum disorders: development, evaluation, and application.
J Med Internet Res 2018 Nov 7;20(11):e10497. doi: 10.2196/10497..
Keywords: Autism, Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Zuckerman KE, Lindly OJ, Reyes NM
Parent perceptions of community autism spectrum disorder stigma: measure validation and associations in a multi-site sample.
In this study, the investigators developed a brief, English/Spanish bilingual parent-reported scale of perceived community autism spectrum disorder (ASD) stigma and tested it in a multi-site sample of Latino and non-Latino white parents of children with ASD.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Zuckerman KE, Lindly OJ, Reyes NM .
Parent perceptions of community autism spectrum disorder stigma: measure validation and associations in a multi-site sample.
J Autism Dev Disord 2018 Sep;48(9):3199-209. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3586-x..
Keywords: Autism, Disabilities, Social Stigma, Social Determinants of Health, Behavioral Health
Martinez M, Thomas KC, Williams CS
Family experiences with the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder: system barriers and facilitators of efficient diagnosis.
This paper examines family experiences with the efficiency of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Screening, travel distance, and delay in diagnosis were associated with shifting diagnoses and being told child did not have ASD. Physician and parent training in communication and addressing mental health professional shortages and maldistribution may improve the diagnosis experiences of families of children with ASD.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Martinez M, Thomas KC, Williams CS .
Family experiences with the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder: system barriers and facilitators of efficient diagnosis.
J Autism Dev Disord 2018 Jul;48(7):2368-78. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3493-1..
Keywords: Autism, Children/Adolescents, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient Experience
Lindly OJ, Thorburn S, Heisler K
Parents' use of complementary health approaches for young children with autism spectrum disorder.
Researchers conducted a study to better understand factors influencing parents' decision to use complementary health approaches (CHA) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CHA use was negatively associated with older child age and positively associated with parents' belief ASD has major consequences and medication use. Nine themes help explain these results.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Lindly OJ, Thorburn S, Heisler K .
Parents' use of complementary health approaches for young children with autism spectrum disorder.
J Autism Dev Disord 2018 May;48(5):1803-18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3432-6.
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Keywords: Autism, Children/Adolescents, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Shared Decision Making, Disabilities
Bush RA, Stahmer AC, Connelly CD
Exploring perceptions and use of the electronic health record by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.
This study used structured interviews with nine parents to examine perceptions of electronic health records and related patient portals in the treatment of their children. The authors recommend further research to increase portal registration and integration in patient care.
AHRQ-funded; HS022404.
Citation: Bush RA, Stahmer AC, Connelly CD .
Exploring perceptions and use of the electronic health record by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.
Health Informatics J 2016 Sep;22(3):702-11. doi: 10.1177/1460458215581911.
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Keywords: Autism, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Web-Based, Patient Experience, Education: Patient and Caregiver