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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 28 of 28 Research Studies DisplayedOlson AP, Graber ML, Singh H
Tracking progress in improving diagnosis: a framework for defining undesirable diagnostic events.
The authors of this paper propose a new framework to identify “undesirable diagnostic events” (UDEs) to help establish reliable and valid measures for diagnostic errors. They proposed an outline for UDEs to identify conditions prone to diagnostic error and the contexts of care in which those errors are likely to occur.
AHRQ-funded; HS022087; HS023602.
Citation: Olson AP, Graber ML, Singh H .
Tracking progress in improving diagnosis: a framework for defining undesirable diagnostic events.
J Gen Intern Med 2018 Jul;33(7):1187-91. doi: 10.1007/s11606-018-4304-2..
Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Medical Errors, Adverse Events, Patient Safety
Muldoon MF, Kronish IM, Shimbo D
Of signal and noise: overcoming challenges in blood pressure measurement to optimize hypertension care.
This paper reviews the manifestations and consequences of BP mismeasurement and misinterpretation in clinical practice and draw on recent research to propose a set of solutions that leverage available technologies to optimize hypertension care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024262.
Citation: Muldoon MF, Kronish IM, Shimbo D .
Of signal and noise: overcoming challenges in blood pressure measurement to optimize hypertension care.
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2018 May;11(5):e004543. doi: 10.1161/circoutcomes.117.004543..
Keywords: Blood Pressure, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Adverse Events, Medical Errors, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Quality of Care
Bhise V, Meyer AND, Singh H
Errors in diagnosis of spinal epidural abscesses in the era of electronic health records.
With this study, the investigators set out to identify missed opportunities in diagnosis of spinal epidural abscesses to outline areas for process improvement. The investigators found that despite wide availability of clinical data, errors in diagnosis of spinal epidural abscesses were common and involved inadequate history, physical examination, and test ordering. They suggested that solutions should include renewed attention to basic clinical skills.
AHRQ-funded; HS022087.
Citation: Bhise V, Meyer AND, Singh H .
Errors in diagnosis of spinal epidural abscesses in the era of electronic health records.
Am J Med 2017 Aug;130(8):975-81. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2017.03.009..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Back Health and Pain, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Medical Errors, Patient Safety