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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 32 of 32 Research Studies DisplayedFain K, Alexander GC
Are Food and Drug Administration prescription drug safety plans working? A case study of isotretinoin.
The authors comment on a case study analyzing pharmacy claims in order to examine the impact of the iPledge program (an FDA restricted distribution plan that included electronic registration of patients, physicians, and pharmacists plus monitoring of contraceptive use) on contraceptive use for women of childbearing age taking isotretinoin (Accutane). This drug, used for acute acne, could affect fetal development. The limited effectiveness of the program shows the difficulty of changing patient behavior.
AHRQ-funded; HS0189960
Citation: Fain K, Alexander GC .
Are Food and Drug Administration prescription drug safety plans working? A case study of isotretinoin.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2013 Dec;22(12):1258-62. doi: 10.1002/pds.3514..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Medication: Safety, Medication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Women
Letourneau AR, Calderwood MS, Huang SS
Harnessing claims to improve detection of surgical site infections following hysterectomy and colorectal surgery.
The researchers conducted retrospective cohort studies at 2 academic medical centers, extending analyses of patients undergoing hysterectomy or colorectal surgery. They concluded that claims-enhanced surveillance can help to identify surgical site infections (SSIs) missed by routine surveillance, identifying nearly twice as many SSIs following hysterectomy and 4 times more SSIs following colorectal surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS021424.
Citation: Letourneau AR, Calderwood MS, Huang SS .
Harnessing claims to improve detection of surgical site infections following hysterectomy and colorectal surgery.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2013 Dec;34(12):1321-3. doi: 10.1086/673975..
Keywords: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Surgery, Patient Safety, Adverse Events, Women, Digestive Disease and Health
Suskind AM, Clemens JQ, Dunn RL
Effectiveness of mesh compared with nonmesh sling surgery in Medicare beneficiaries.
This study assessed the effectiveness of mesh compared to nonmesh slings in the surgical treatment of female incontinence. It found that overall rates of complications were similar for patients undergoing either mesh or nonmesh sling procedures. However, patients undergoing the nonmesh procedure were more likely to require a subsequent intervention for bladder outlet obstruction.
AHRQ-funded; HS018726.
Citation: Suskind AM, Clemens JQ, Dunn RL .
Effectiveness of mesh compared with nonmesh sling surgery in Medicare beneficiaries.
Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Sep;122(3):546-52. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31829e8543..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Elderly, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery, Women, Outcomes, Medicare, Evidence-Based Practice
Matthews CA, Whitehead WE, Townsend MK
Risk factors for urinary, fecal, or dual incontinence in the Nurses' Health Study.
This study estimating the prevalence of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and dual incontinence in a group of 64,396 women aged 62-87 years found that 38 percent had urinary incontinence alone, 4 percent had fecal incontinence alone, and 7 percent had dual incontinence. Dual incontinence was primarily associated with advanced age, decompensating medical conditions, depression, and multiparity.
AHRQ-funded; HS018695.
Citation: Matthews CA, Whitehead WE, Townsend MK .
Risk factors for urinary, fecal, or dual incontinence in the Nurses' Health Study.
Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Sep;122(3):539-45. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31829efbff..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Elderly, Women
Tsui J, Gee GC, Rodriguez HP
Exploring the role of neighborhood socio-demographic factors on HPV vaccine initiation among low-income, ethnic minority girls.
This study of neighborhood factors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake, especially among disadvantaged groups, found that initiation rates were highest among girls from the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. However, mother’s awareness of HPV, age, and insurance status were also strong predictors for initiation.
AHRQ-funded; HS020172
Citation: Tsui J, Gee GC, Rodriguez HP .
Exploring the role of neighborhood socio-demographic factors on HPV vaccine initiation among low-income, ethnic minority girls.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Aug;15(4):732-40. doi: 10.1007/s10903-012-9736-x..
Keywords: Vaccination, Children/Adolescents, Women, Health Insurance, Disparities
Jonsson Funk M, Visco AG, Weidner AC
Long-term outcomes of vaginal mesh versus native tissue repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse.
This study estimated the rate of repeat surgery after vaginal mesh versus native tissue repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse. The researchers found that the overall risk of any future surgery was higher in the women receiving mesh; however, native tissue and vaginal mesh surgery had similar 5-year risks for recurrent prolapse.
AHRQ-funded; HS017950
Citation: Jonsson Funk M, Visco AG, Weidner AC .
Long-term outcomes of vaginal mesh versus native tissue repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse.
Int Urogynecol J. 2013 Aug;24(8):1279-85. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2043-9..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Surgery, Women, Outcomes, Risk
Clancy CM, Collins Sharp BA
AHRQ Author: Clancy CM, Collins Sharp BA
Women's health during health care transformation.
This article describes health care transformation as it affects women as a result of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Topics discussed include USPSTF-recommended preventve services, patient-centered medical homes, access, health disparities, and the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Clancy CM, Collins Sharp BA .
Women's health during health care transformation.
J Gen Intern Med 2013 Jul;28 Suppl 2:S500-3. doi: 10.1007/s11606-013-2473-6.
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Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Policy, Policy, Women