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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 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedKwa L, Kwa MC, Silverberg JI
Cardiovascular comorbidities of pediatric psoriasis among hospitalized children in the United States.
This study sought to determine if there is an association between pediatric psoriasis and cardiovascular comorbidities. It found that in multivariate survey logistic regression models adjusting for age, sex, and race/ethnicity, pediatric psoriasis was significantly associated with 5 of 10 cardiovascular comorbidities.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Kwa L, Kwa MC, Silverberg JI .
Cardiovascular comorbidities of pediatric psoriasis among hospitalized children in the United States.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2017 Dec;77(6):1023-29. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.08.034.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Children/Adolescents, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Skin Conditions
Khan A, Furtak SL, Melvin P
Parent-provider miscommunications in hospitalized children.
The objectives of this study were to: (1) examine characteristics of parent-provider miscommunications about hospitalized children; (2) describe associations among parent-provider miscommunications, parent-reported errors, and hospital experience; and (3) compare parent and attending physician reports of parent-provider miscommunications. The investigators found that parent-provider miscommunications were associated with parent-reported errors and suboptimal hospital experience. Parents reported parent-provider miscommunications more often than attending physicians did.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986; HS000063.
Citation: Khan A, Furtak SL, Melvin P .
Parent-provider miscommunications in hospitalized children.
Hosp Pediatr 2017 Sep;7(9):505-15. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2016-0190..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Hospitalization, Hospitals, Medical Errors, Patient Safety
Neuman MI, Hall M, Lipsett SC
Utility of blood culture among children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.
The researchers sought to determine the prevalence of bacteremia and characterize the microbiology and penicillin-susceptibility patterns of positive blood culture results among children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Among children without comorbidities hospitalized with CAP in a non-ICU setting, the rate of bacteremia was low, and isolated pathogens were usually susceptible to penicillin. Blood cultures may not be needed for most children hospitalized with CAP.
AHRQ-funded; HS022342; HS019862.
Citation: Neuman MI, Hall M, Lipsett SC .
Utility of blood culture among children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.
Pediatrics 2017 Sep;140(3):pii: e20171013. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-1013.
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Keywords: Hospitalization, Children/Adolescents, Children/Adolescents, Medication
Leshem E, Tate JE, Steiner CA
AHRQ Author: Steiner. CA
National estimates of reductions in acute gastroenteritis-related hospitalizations and associated costs in US children after implementation of rotavirus vaccines.
The study compared acute gastroenteritis (AGE)-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years of age during the pre-rotavirus vaccine (2000-2006) and post-rotavirus vaccine (2008-2013) periods to estimate national reductions in AGE-related hospitalizations and associated costs.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: Leshem E, Tate JE, Steiner CA .
National estimates of reductions in acute gastroenteritis-related hospitalizations and associated costs in US children after implementation of rotavirus vaccines.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2017 Aug 17;7(3):257-60. doi: 10.1093/jpids/pix057..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Vaccination
Berry J, Wilson K, Dumas H
Use of post-acute facility care in children hospitalized with acute respiratory illness.
In this retrospective analysis, the investigators assessed which children hospitalized with respiratory illness (RI) were the most likely to use post-acute facility care (PAC) for recovery. The investigators found that children with RI who were most likely to use PAC had a high prevalence of multiple chronic conditions, multiple medications, and medical technology.
AHRQ-funded; HS023092.
Citation: Berry J, Wilson K, Dumas H .
Use of post-acute facility care in children hospitalized with acute respiratory illness.
J Hosp Med 2017 Aug;12(8):626-31. doi: 10.12788/jhm.2780..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Hospitalization, Respiratory Conditions, Transitions of Care
Farbman KS, Michelson KA, Neuman MI
Reducing hospitalization rates for children with anaphylaxis.
A quality improvement (QI) intervention was conducted to improve care and reduce hospitalization rates for children with anaphylaxis. This intervention was able to safely reduce unnecessary hospitalizations for children with anaphylaxis and sustain the change over 3 years by using a QI initiative that included evidence-based guideline development and implementation, reinforced by provider reminders and structured feedback.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Farbman KS, Michelson KA, Neuman MI .
Reducing hospitalization rates for children with anaphylaxis.
Pediatrics 2017 Jun;139(6). doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-4114.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Hospitalization, Quality Improvement, Prevention
Khan A, Baird J, Rogers JE
Parent and provider experience and shared understanding after a family-centered nighttime communication intervention.
This study assessed parent and provider experience and shared understanding after a family-centered, multidisciplinary nighttime communication intervention (nurse-physician brief, family huddle, family update sheet). It concluded that a family-centered, multidisciplinary nighttime communication intervention was associated with improvements in some, but not all, domains of parent/provider experience and shared understanding, particularly provider experience and nurse-family shared understanding.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986; HS000063.
Citation: Khan A, Baird J, Rogers JE .
Parent and provider experience and shared understanding after a family-centered nighttime communication intervention.
Acad Pediatr 2017 May - Jun;17(4):389-402. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2017.01.012.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Hospitalization, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Clinician-Patient Communication
Haldar S, Filipkowski A, Mishra SR
"Scared to go to the hospital": inpatient experiences with undesirable events.
Researchers surveyed pediatric inpatients and caregivers to understand their perspectives on undesirable events. By giving them an opportunity to use their own words to describe their experiences, they found a diverse array of undesirable events. Their qualitative analysis revealed four major types of events that patients and caregivers experienced: mismanagement, communication, policy, and lack of care coordination.
AHRQ-funded; HS022894.
Citation: Haldar S, Filipkowski A, Mishra SR .
"Scared to go to the hospital": inpatient experiences with undesirable events.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2017 Feb 10;2016:609-17.
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Keywords: Patient Experience, Children/Adolescents, Hospitalization, Patient Safety, Medical Errors
Lion KC, Wright DR, Desai AD
Costs of care for hospitalized children associated with preferred language and insurance type.
The study sought to determine whether preferred language for care and insurance type are associated with cost among hospitalized children. It concluded that hospital costs varied significantly according to preferred language and insurance type, even adjusting for length of stay and medical complexity. These differences in the amount of billable care provided to medically similar patients may represent either underprovision or overprovision of care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024299.
Citation: Lion KC, Wright DR, Desai AD .
Costs of care for hospitalized children associated with preferred language and insurance type.
Hosp Pediatr 2017 Feb;7(2):70-78. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2016-0051.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Communication, Health Insurance, Hospitalization, Racial and Ethnic Minorities