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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 DisplayedMistry KB, Forrest CB
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Applying evidence from clinical trials: need for pediatric learning health system research.
The authors argue that to fill the many gaps in the understanding of major depressive disorder management (and more generally, the pediatric knowledge base), a new approach for augmenting the conventional randomized controlled trial is needed. They believe that the emerging field of learning health system research addresses this need.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mistry KB, Forrest CB .
Applying evidence from clinical trials: need for pediatric learning health system research.
Pediatrics 2017 Dec;140(6). doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-3098.
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Keywords: Depression, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Systems, Children/Adolescents
Kemper AR, Fan T, Grossman DC
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Gaps in evidence regarding iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women and young children: summary of US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.
The USPSTF found insufficient evidence to recommend routine iron supplementation for pregnant women or routine screening for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women or young children. The USPSTF identified a critical evidence gap that is related to whether changing hematologic indexes in otherwise asymptomatic pregnant women or in infants within populations who are reflective of the United States leads to an improvement in maternal or child health outcomes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kemper AR, Fan T, Grossman DC .
Gaps in evidence regarding iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women and young children: summary of US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.
Am J Clin Nutr 2017 Dec;106(Suppl 6):1555s-58s. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.117.155788.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Maternal Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Weitlauf AS, Sathe N, McPheeters ML
Interventions targeting sensory challenges in autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review.
This review evaluated the effectiveness and safety of interventions targeting sensory challenges in ASD. It concluded that some interventions may yield modest short-term (<6 months) improvements in sensory- and ASD symptom severity-related outcomes; the evidence base is small, and the durability of the effects is unclear. Although some therapies may hold promise, substantial needs exist for continuing improvements in methodologic rigor.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500003I.
Citation: Weitlauf AS, Sathe N, McPheeters ML .
Interventions targeting sensory challenges in autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review.
Pediatrics 2017 Jun;139(6):e20170347. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-0347.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Children/Adolescents, Autism
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
Kolko RP, Kass AE, Hayes JF
Provider training to screen and initiate evidence-based pediatric obesity treatment in routine practice settings: a randomized pilot trial.
This randomized pilot trial evaluated two training modalities for first-line, evidence-based pediatric obesity services (screening and goal setting) among nursing students. Both live interactive training and Web-facilitated self-study training were acceptable, with higher ratings for live training and participants with previous experience. Knowledge and skill improved from pretraining to post-training and follow-up in both conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Kolko RP, Kass AE, Hayes JF .
Provider training to screen and initiate evidence-based pediatric obesity treatment in routine practice settings: a randomized pilot trial.
J Pediatr Health Care 2017 Jan - Feb;31(1):16-28. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.01.001.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing, Obesity, Training