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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 DisplayedHan G, Mayer M, Canner J
Development, implementation and evaluation of an online course on evidence-based healthcare for consumers.
This paper evaluated the effectiveness of an online self-paced course on evidence-based health care (EBHC) offered through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for the general public. Data was analyzed for participants who registered for the course from May 31, 2007 to December 31, 2018 (n = 15,606). 11,522 participants completed the “Before” evaluation and 4899 completed the “After” evaluation. The primary outcome looked for was improvement in self-reported confidence on EBHC-related topics after completion of the course. The overall mean change in confidence levels was +1.27 on a scale of 1 to 5. The mean changed by topic ranged from +1.00 to +1.90.
AHRQ-funded; HS016868.
Citation: Han G, Mayer M, Canner J .
Development, implementation and evaluation of an online course on evidence-based healthcare for consumers.
BMC Health Serv Res 2020 Oct 8;20(1):928. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05759-5..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Literacy
Lindly O, Crossman M, Eaves M
Health literacy and health outcomes among children with developmental disabilities: a systematic review.
This systematic literature review focused on the impact of health literacy on health outcomes of children with developmental disabilities (DDs). A review of the literature of most of the major scientific databases was conducted. Out of 2,768 unique records identified, 53 full text articles were reviewed and four articles were included. The associations of family health literacy with health outcomes among children with DDs were mixed. Future research was recommended.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Lindly O, Crossman M, Eaves M .
Health literacy and health outcomes among children with developmental disabilities: a systematic review.
Am J Intellect Dev Disabil 2020 Sep 1;125(5):389-407. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-125.5.389..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Health Literacy, Disabilities, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes
Lyles CR, Nelson EC, Frampton S
Using electronic health record portals to improve patient engagement: research priorities and best practices.
This literature review identified 53 studies published from September 2013 to June 2019 that informed best practices and priorities for future research on patient engagement with electronic health record (EHR) data through patient portals. While 90% of health care systems now offer patient portals, only 15-30% of patients use them to access their physicians or health care systems. Studies reviewed mostly involved outpatient settings and fell into 3 major categories: interventions to increase use of patient portals, usability testing of portal interfaces, and documentation of patient and clinician barriers to portal use. Limited health or digital literacy impacted patients’ use of portals. Clinicians reported a lack of workflows to support patient engagement through portals.
AHRQ-funded; HS023558.
Citation: Lyles CR, Nelson EC, Frampton S .
Using electronic health record portals to improve patient engagement: research priorities and best practices.
Ann Intern Med 2020 Jun 2;172(11 Suppl):S123-s29. doi: 10.7326/m19-0876..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient and Family Engagement, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Literacy, Clinician-Patient Communication
Sepucha KR, Abhyankar P, Hoffman AS
Standards for UNiversal reporting of patient Decision Aid Evaluation studies: the development of SUNDAE Checklist.
This study sought to develop and reach consensus on reporting guidelines to improve the quality of publications evaluating patient decision aids (PDAs). The study concluded that the SUNDAE (Standards for UNiversal reporting of patient Decision Aid Evaluations) Checklist will help ensure that reports of PDA evaluation studies are understandable, transparent and of high quality.
AHRQ-funded; HS024250.
Citation: Sepucha KR, Abhyankar P, Hoffman AS .
Standards for UNiversal reporting of patient Decision Aid Evaluation studies: the development of SUNDAE Checklist.
BMJ Qual Saf 2018 May;27(5):380-88. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2017-006986..
Keywords: Communication, Shared Decision Making, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Health Literacy, Patient-Centered Healthcare