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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 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedPaje D, Rogers MAM, Conlon A
Use of peripherally inserted central catheters in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: a prospective cohort study.
Existing guidelines, including Choosing Wisely recommendations, endorse avoiding placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency of and characteristics associated with PICC use in hospitalized patients with stage 3b or greater CKD (glomerular filtration rate [GFR] <45 mL/min/1.73 m2).
AHRQ-funded; HS025891.
Citation: Paje D, Rogers MAM, Conlon A .
Use of peripherally inserted central catheters in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: a prospective cohort study.
Ann Intern Med 2019 Jul 2;171(1):10-18. doi: 10.7326/m18-2937..
Keywords: Kidney Disease and Health, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Safety, Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
Traino HM, Nonterah CW, Cyrus JW
Disparities in the completion of steps to kidney transplantation: protocol for a systematic review.
This review will catalogue disparities in the steps to transplantation as well as the barriers and facilitators to completion of each step identified in the extant literature. The results of the review will be used to generate recommendations for future research to improve equity in access to kidney transplantation.
AHRQ-funded; HS018113.
Citation: Traino HM, Nonterah CW, Cyrus JW .
Disparities in the completion of steps to kidney transplantation: protocol for a systematic review.
BMJ Open 2015 Sep 08;5(9):e008677. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008677.
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Keywords: Disparities, Transplantation, Kidney Disease and Health, Access to Care, Guidelines
Chenoweth CE, Hines SC, Hall KK
Variation in infection prevention practices in dialysis facilities: results from the national opportunity to improve infection control in ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) project.
The purpose of this study was to observe patient care across hemodialysis facilities enrolled in the National Opportunity to Improve Infection Control in ESRD (end-stage renal disease) (NOTICE) project in order to evaluate adherence to evidence-based practices aimed at prevention of infection. The researchers found considerable variation in infection control practices across enrolled facilities. Overall adherence to recommended practices was 68 percent (range, 45 percent–92 percent) across all facilities.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290200600022I.
Citation: Chenoweth CE, Hines SC, Hall KK .
Variation in infection prevention practices in dialysis facilities: results from the national opportunity to improve infection control in ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) project.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015 Jul;36(7):802-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2015.55..
Keywords: Kidney Disease and Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Prevention
Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
This study was conducted to determine whether practice-based research networks (PBRNs) could increase dissemination, implementation, and diffusion of evidence-based treatment guidelines for chronic kidney disease by leveraging early adopter practices. After the intervention, the initial four PBRNs increased the use of ACEIs/ARBs, discontinuation of NSAIDs, testing for anemia, and testing and/or treatment for vitamin D deficiency. Most were able to recruit two additional practices, which also increased their use of ACEIs/ARBs and testing and/or treatment of vitamin D deficiency. The researchers concluded that, with some assistance, early adopter practices can facilitate the diffusion of evidence-based approaches to other practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS019945.
Citation: Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD .
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
Implement Sci 2014 Nov 23;9:169. doi: 10.1186/s13012-014-0169-x.
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Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care, Kidney Disease and Health, Chronic Conditions, Guidelines, Implementation