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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 DisplayedPradarelli JC, Varban OA, Dimick JB
Hospital variation in rates of acid-reducing medication use after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
This study assessed variation in hospital performance with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using rates of acid-reducing medication use at postoperative 1 year. It concluded that across Michigan hospitals, rates of new acid-reducing medication use at 1 year after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy varied widely and did not correlate with traditional quality indicators.
AHRQ-funded; R01 HS023597.
Citation: Pradarelli JC, Varban OA, Dimick JB .
Hospital variation in rates of acid-reducing medication use after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Surg Obes Relat Dis 2016 Aug;12(7):1382-89. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.11.016.
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Keywords: Hospitals, Medication, Surgery, Quality Indicators (QIs), Outcomes
Ing C, Sun LS, Friend AF
Adverse events and resource utilization after spinal and general anesthesia in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy.
This study compared spinal anesthesia (SA) versus general anesthesia (GA) in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. It concluded that infants undergoing pyloromyotomy with SA had shorter operating room times and postoperative length of stay, no significant differences in adverse event rates, and decreased exposure to IV and inhaled anesthetics, although SA infants often still required supplemental anesthetics.
AHRQ-funded; HS022941.
Citation: Ing C, Sun LS, Friend AF .
Adverse events and resource utilization after spinal and general anesthesia in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy.
Reg Anesth Pain Med 2016 Jul-Aug;41(4):532-7. doi: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000421.
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Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Surgery, Medication, Medication: Safety, Adverse Drug Events (ADE)
Waljee JF, Zhong L, Hou H
The use of opioid analgesics following common upper extremity surgical procedures: a national, population-based study.
The authors examined the use of opioids following outpatient upper extremity procedures to discern the variation by procedure type and patient factors. They found that current opioid users are more likely to require postoperative opioid analgesics for routine procedures and more likely to receive inappropriate prescriptions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023313.
Citation: Waljee JF, Zhong L, Hou H .
The use of opioid analgesics following common upper extremity surgical procedures: a national, population-based study.
Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 Feb;137(2):355e-64e. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000475788.52446.7b..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Medication, Opioids, Pain, Surgery
Patorno E, Wang SV, Schneeweiss S
Initiation patterns of statin therapy among adult patients undergoing intermediate to high-risk non-cardiac surgery.
The researchers examined patterns of perioperative statin initiation among adults undergoing non-cardiac elective surgery in the USA. They found that, despite the lack of robust evidence, perioperative statin initiation progressively increased from 2003 to 2012, particularly among patients undergoing major vascular surgery. They concluded that these trends were largely attributable to the initiation of statins in anticipation of non-cardiac surgery rather than routine dyslipidemia treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS022193.
Citation: Patorno E, Wang SV, Schneeweiss S .
Initiation patterns of statin therapy among adult patients undergoing intermediate to high-risk non-cardiac surgery.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2016 Jan;25(1):64-72. doi: 10.1002/pds.3892.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Medication, Prevention, Surgery
Wilcox L, Woollen J, Prey J
Interactive tools for inpatient medication tracking: a multi-phase study with cardiothoracic surgery patients.
This study explored the design and usefulness of patient-facing tools supporting inpatient medication management and tracking. Patients reported that the medication-tracking tools were useful. Patients' interview responses and audit logs revealed that they made frequent use of the hospital medications feature and found electronic reporting of questions and comments useful.
AHRQ-funded; HS021816; HS021393.
Citation: Wilcox L, Woollen J, Prey J .
Interactive tools for inpatient medication tracking: a multi-phase study with cardiothoracic surgery patients.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2016 Jan;23(1):144-58. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocv160..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Inpatient Care, Medication, Patient Self-Management, Surgery