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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 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedMcLeod L, Flynn J, Erickson M
Variation in 60-day readmission for surgical-site infections (SSIs) and reoperation following spinal fusion operations for neuromuscular scoliosis.
The purpose of this study was to examine variation in hospital performance based on risk-standardized 60-day readmission rates for surgical-site infection (SSIs) and reoperation across 39 US Children's Hospitals. It found that reoperations were associated with an SSI in 70 percent of cases. Across hospitals, SSI and reoperation rates ranged from 1 percent to 11 percent and 1 percent to 12 percent, respectively.
AHRQ-funded; HS022198.
Citation: McLeod L, Flynn J, Erickson M .
Variation in 60-day readmission for surgical-site infections (SSIs) and reoperation following spinal fusion operations for neuromuscular scoliosis.
J Pediatr Orthop 2016 Sep;36(6):634-9. doi: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000495.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Surgery, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Adverse Events, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitals, Risk
Garcia-Albeniz X, Hsu J, Lipsitch M
Colonoscopy and risk of infective endocarditis in the elderly.
The authors estimated the risk of infective endocarditis (IE) after colonoscopy in individuals aged 70 to 79 without a history of colorectal cancer (CRC), endocarditis, or colectomy from a random 20% sample of Medicare beneficiaries. Their findings suggest that individuals without risk factors for IE and those without gastrointestinal symptoms did not have an elevated IE risk after colonoscopy. However, they found a modestly increased risk among individuals with risk factors for IE who undergo a polypectomy or a biopsy during a colonoscopy following recent symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS023128.
Citation: Garcia-Albeniz X, Hsu J, Lipsitch M .
Colonoscopy and risk of infective endocarditis in the elderly.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2016 Aug 2;68(5):570-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.05.041.
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Keywords: Adverse Events, Colonoscopy, Elderly, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Risk
Rinke ML, Jan D, Nassim J
Surgical site infections following pediatric ambulatory surgery: an epidemiologic analysis.
The authors identified surgical site infection (SSI) rates following pediatric ambulatory surgery, SSI outcomes and risk factors, and sensitivity and specificity of SSI administrative billing codes. They concluded that SSI following pediatric ambulatory surgery occurs at an appreciable rate and conveys morbidity on children.
AHRQ-funded; HS021282.
Citation: Rinke ML, Jan D, Nassim J .
Surgical site infections following pediatric ambulatory surgery: an epidemiologic analysis.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016 Aug;37(8):931-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.98.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Surgery, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Adverse Events, Risk
Baker AW, Dicks KV, Durkin MJ
Epidemiology of surgical site infection in a community hospital network.
The researchers described the epidemiology of complex surgical site infection (SSI) following commonly performed surgical procedures in community hospitals and to characterize trends of SSI prevalence rates over time for MRSA and other common pathogens. They found that the prevalence of MRSA SSI decreased from 2008 to 2012. This decrease in MRSA SSI prevalence led to an overall decrease in SSI prevalence.
AHRQ-funded; HS023866.
Citation: Baker AW, Dicks KV, Durkin MJ .
Epidemiology of surgical site infection in a community hospital network.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016 May;37(5):519-26. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.13.
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Keywords: Surgery, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Injuries and Wounds, Adverse Events, Risk, Hospitals
Tischendorf J, de Avila RA, Safdar N
Risk of infection following colonization with carbapenem-resistant Enterobactericeae: a systematic review.
The authors examined the risk of developing infection among those colonized with carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE). They found an overall 16.5% risk of infection with CRE, with the most common site of infection being the lung. They concluded that, given the high mortality rate observed with CRE infection and the difficulty in treating these infections, research to investigate and develop strategies to eliminate the colonization state are needed.
AHRQ-funded; HS023791; HS024039.
Citation: Tischendorf J, de Avila RA, Safdar N .
Risk of infection following colonization with carbapenem-resistant Enterobactericeae: a systematic review.
Am J Infect Control 2016 May;44(5):539-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.12.005.
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Keywords: Antibiotics, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Patient Safety, Risk, Risk
Dubberke ER, Olsen MA, Stwalley D
Identification of Medicare recipients at highest risk for Clostridium difficile infection in the US by population attributable risk analysis.
This study determined the population attributable risk percent (PAR%) for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in various subpopulations in the Medicare 5% random sample. It found that small and identifiable subpopulations that account for relatively large proportions of CDI cases in the elderly were identified. These data can be used to target specific subpopulations for CDI prevention interventions.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Dubberke ER, Olsen MA, Stwalley D .
Identification of Medicare recipients at highest risk for Clostridium difficile infection in the US by population attributable risk analysis.
PLoS One 2016 Feb 9;11(2):e0146822. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146822.
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Keywords: Medicare, Clostridium difficile Infections, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Risk
Yun H, Xie F, Delzell E
Comparative risk of hospitalized infection associated with biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis patients enrolled in Medicare.
The aim of this study was to determine whether the associated risk of hospitalized infections differed between specific biologic agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It concluded that RA patients with prior exposure to a biologic agent, exposure to etanercept, infliximab, or rituximab was associated with a greater 1-year risk of hospitalized infection compared with the risk associated with exposure to abatacept.
AHRQ-funded; HS021694; HS018517.
Citation: Yun H, Xie F, Delzell E .
Comparative risk of hospitalized infection associated with biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis patients enrolled in Medicare.
Arthritis Rheumatol 2016 Jan;68(1):56-66. doi: 10.1002/art.39399..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Arthritis, Hospitalization, Risk