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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedPeipert JD, Lad T, Khosla PG
A low literacy, multimedia health information technology intervention to enhance patient-centered cancer care in safety net settings increased cancer knowledge in a randomized controlled trial.
In this study, the investigators tested whether a low-literacy-friendly, multimedia information and assessment system used in daily clinical practice enhanced patient-centered care and improved patient outcomes. This was a prospective, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with 2 arms, CancerHelp-Talking Touchscreen (CancerHelp-TT) versus control, among adults with Stage I-III breast or colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in safety net settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS017300.
Citation: Peipert JD, Lad T, Khosla PG .
A low literacy, multimedia health information technology intervention to enhance patient-centered cancer care in safety net settings increased cancer knowledge in a randomized controlled trial.
Cancer Control 2021 Jan-Dec;28:10732748211036783. doi: 10.1177/10732748211036783..
Keywords: Health Literacy, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Cancer, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Information Technology (HIT)
McKernan LC, Crofford LJ, Kim A
Electronic delivery of pain education for chronic overlapping pain conditions: a prospective cohort study.
This study’s objective was to examine the impact of educational materials for chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs), the feasibility of delivery materials online, and to explore its impact on self-reported self-management applications at 3-month follow-up. This prospective cohort study used individuals from a university-wide active research repository with ≥1 coded diagnostic COPC by ICD-9/10 in the medical record. The authors assessed content awareness after the participants read educational materials pre- and post-exposure to education. A total of 216 individuals were enrolled, with 181 completing both timepoints. Knowledge and understanding of COPCs increased significantly after education and were retained at three months. There was no significant change to symptoms or self-management applications over the three-month period.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: McKernan LC, Crofford LJ, Kim A .
Electronic delivery of pain education for chronic overlapping pain conditions: a prospective cohort study.
Pain Med 2021 Oct 8;22(10):2252-62. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnab018..
Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Pain, Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions
Calabrese SK, Lane SB, Caldwell A
Electronic dissemination of a web-based video promotes PrEP contemplation and conversation among US women engaged in care at Planned Parenthood.
This study evaluated the acceptability and impact of a web-based PrEP educational video among women (n = 126) by comparing two Planned Parenthood centers: one using a Web Video and the other using standard education tools. Most women reported the video helped them understand better what PrEP is (92%), how it works (93%), and how to take PrEP (92%). One month post-intervention, more women in the Web Video group reported a high level of comfort discussing PrEP with a provider (82% vs 48%) and commonly thinking about PrEP (36.% vs. 4%).
AHRQ-funded; HS022242.
Citation: Calabrese SK, Lane SB, Caldwell A .
Electronic dissemination of a web-based video promotes PrEP contemplation and conversation among US women engaged in care at Planned Parenthood.
AIDS Behav 2021 Aug;25(8):2483-500. doi: 10.1007/s10461-021-03210-2..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sexual Health, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Promotion, Prevention, Health Information Technology (HIT), Communication, Women
Dalal AK, Piniella N, Fuller TE
Evaluation of electronic health record-integrated digital health tools to engage hospitalized patients in discharge preparation.
Researchers sought to evaluate the effect of electronic health record (EHR)-integrated digital health tools comprised of a checklist and video on transitions-of-care outcomes for patients preparing for discharge. They found that EHR-integrated digital health tools to prepare patients for discharge did not significantly increase patient activation and was associated with a longer length of stay.
AHRQ-funded; HS024751.
Citation: Dalal AK, Piniella N, Fuller TE .
Evaluation of electronic health record-integrated digital health tools to engage hospitalized patients in discharge preparation.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2021 Mar 18;28(4):704-12. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocaa321..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Hospital Discharge, Patient and Family Engagement, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Baskin AS, Wang T, Mott NM
Gaps in online breast cancer treatment information for older women.
This study’s goal was to assess the availability of web-based educational materials targeting older women facing early-stage breast cancer treatment. Routine use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and adjuvant radiotherapy offers no overall survival benefit and may not be perceived as desirable by older women. National guidelines allow omission of these treatments for older women. The authors systematically reviewed the top 25 hospital websites ranked as “Best Hospitals for Cancer” by U.S. News & World Report, as well as the websites of four prominent national cancer organizations. Only one national organization and no hospital websites included the recommendation to avoid routine SLNB. Only 2 hospitals and 2 national organizations included information for patients older than 70 years suggesting possible omission of adjuvant radiotherapy.
AHRQ-funded; HS026030.
Citation: Baskin AS, Wang T, Mott NM .
Gaps in online breast cancer treatment information for older women.
Ann Surg Oncol 2021 Feb;28(2):950-57. doi: 10.1245/s10434-020-08961-1..
Keywords: Elderly, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Information Technology (HIT), Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Women