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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedSingal AG, Tiro J, Li X
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance among patients with cirrhosis in a population-based integrated health care delivery system.
This study characterized guideline-concordant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance rates and patient-level factors associated with surveillance among a population-based cohort of patients with cirrhosis. It concluded that, although one third of patients undergo inconsistent HCC surveillance, less than 2 percent of patients receive guideline-concordant biannual HCC surveillance.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Singal AG, Tiro J, Li X .
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance among patients with cirrhosis in a population-based integrated health care delivery system.
J Clin Gastroenterol 2017 Aug;51(7):650-55. doi: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000708.
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Keywords: Cancer, Guidelines, Healthcare Delivery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Practice Patterns
Rocque GB, Williams CP, Jackson BE
Choosing Wisely: opportunities for improving value in cancer care delivery?
The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of Medicare claims data to examine concordance with Choosing Wisely recommendations across 12 cancer centers in the southeastern United States. Significant variability was noted across centers for all recommendations. The researchers concluded that if concordance were to increase to 95 percent for all measures, an estimated $19 million difference in total cost of care per quarter would be saved.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Rocque GB, Williams CP, Jackson BE .
Choosing Wisely: opportunities for improving value in cancer care delivery?
J Oncol Pract 2017 Jan;13(1):e11-e21. doi: 10.1200/jop.2016.015396.
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Keywords: Cancer, Guidelines, Healthcare Delivery, Medicare
Manojlovich M, Ratz D, Miller MA
AHRQ Author: Miller MA
Use of daily interruption of sedation and early mobility in US hospitals.
Although the Awakening and Breathing Coordination, Delirium assessment, and Early exercise/mobility (ABCDE) bundle may be effective, individual components of ABCDE may not be implemented as intended. The researchers examined the use of daily interruption of sedation and early mobility, looking for an association between these bundle elements.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Manojlovich M, Ratz D, Miller MA .
Use of daily interruption of sedation and early mobility in US hospitals.
J Nurs Care Qual 2017 Jan/Mar;32(1):71-76. doi: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000222.
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Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Medication, Patient Safety, Healthcare Delivery