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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 DisplayedBan KA, Gibbons MM, Ko CY
Surgical technical evidence review for colorectal surgery conducted for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery.
The objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the evidence supporting the surgical components of the Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) colorectal (CR) pathway. This review will evaluate the evidence supporting CR pathways and develop an evidence-based CR protocol to help hospitals participating in the ISCR program implement evidence-based practices.
AHRQ-funded; 233201500020I.
Citation: Ban KA, Gibbons MM, Ko CY .
Surgical technical evidence review for colorectal surgery conducted for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery.
J Am Coll Surg 2017 Oct;225(4):548-57.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.06.017.
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Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Surgery, Quality of Care, Guidelines
Varghese TK, Jr., Ghaferi AA
Cutting-edge efforts in surgical patient safety.
In October, 2015, the Surgical Outcomes Club convened a patient safety panel in Chicago, Illinois. The goal was to emphasize that patient safety efforts require a uniform, systematic, evidence-based approach. This article incorporates the major themes of the session—developing reliable measures of surgeon performance, real-world methods for continuous improvement and learning, and opportunities for incorporating the principles of implementation science into patient safety efforts.
AHRQ-funded; HS023621; HS024403.
Citation: Varghese TK, Jr., Ghaferi AA .
Cutting-edge efforts in surgical patient safety.
JAMA Surg 2017 Aug;152(8):719-20. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0858.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery, Patient Safety, Evidence-Based Practice, Provider: Physician, Provider
O'Toole RV, Gary JL, Reider L
A prospective randomized trial to assess fixation strategies for severe open tibia fractures: modern ring external fixators versus internal fixation (FIXIT study).
The FIXIT study is a prospective, multicenter randomized trial comparing 1-year outcomes after treatment of severe open tibial shaft fractures with modern external ring fixation versus internal fixation among men and women of ages 18-64. The primary outcome is rehospitalization for major limb complications. One-year treatment costs and patient satisfaction will be compared between the 2 groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: O'Toole RV, Gary JL, Reider L .
A prospective randomized trial to assess fixation strategies for severe open tibia fractures: modern ring external fixators versus internal fixation (FIXIT study).
J Orthop Trauma 2017 Apr;31 Suppl 1:S10-s17. doi: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000804.
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Keywords: Injuries and Wounds, Surgery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practice
Franklin PD
Research priorities for optimal use of patient-reported outcomes in quality and outcome improvement for total knee arthroplasty.
This paper uses the traditional quality management's framework of inputs (patients), processes (clinical care), and outcomes to outline priority research questions to learn how clinicians, hospital managers, and patients can interpret patient-reported outcomes to improve total knee arthroplasty care and outcomes. It concludes that research should identify best practices to minimize variation in a patient's health status before surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS018910.
Citation: Franklin PD .
Research priorities for optimal use of patient-reported outcomes in quality and outcome improvement for total knee arthroplasty.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2017 Feb;25 Suppl 1:S51-s54. doi: 10.5435/jaaos-d-16-00632.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery, Quality Improvement, Patient Experience, Evidence-Based Practice
Chinnadurai S, Jordan AK, Sathe NA
Tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: a meta-analysis.
This meta-analysis compared sleep, cognitive or behavioral, and health outcomes of tonsillectomy versus watchful waiting with supportive care in children with sleep-disordered breathing. It determined that, relative to watchful waiting, most studies reported better sleep-related outcomes in children who had a tonsillectomy.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500003I.
Citation: Chinnadurai S, Jordan AK, Sathe NA .
Tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing: a meta-analysis.
Pediatrics 2017 Feb;139(2). doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-3491.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Sleep Problems, Surgery, Evidence-Based Practice, Respiratory Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes
Morad A, Sathe NA, Francis DO
Tonsillectomy versus watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection: a systematic review.
This study compared sleep, cognitive, behavioral, and health outcomes of tonsillectomy versus watchful waiting in children with recurrent throat infections. It found that throat infections, utilization, and school absences improved in the first postsurgical year in tonsillectomized children versus children not receiving surgery. Benefits did not persist over time; longer-term outcomes are limited.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500003I.
Citation: Morad A, Sathe NA, Francis DO .
Tonsillectomy versus watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection: a systematic review.
Pediatrics 2017 Feb;139(2). doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-3490.
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Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Children/Adolescents, Surgery, Evidence-Based Practice