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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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201 to 206 of 206 Research Studies DisplayedNavar-Boggan AM, Fanaroff A, Swaminathan A
The impact of a measurement and feedback intervention on blood pressure control in ambulatory cardiology practice.
This study evaluated the impact of a targeted provider feedback intervention on rates of blood pressure control. Providers received quarterly provider-specific reports over a period of one year for a group of 300 patients treated in outpatient cardiology clinic practices. These reports as a stand-alone intervention did not affect overall BP control rates in cardiology clinics.
AHRQ-funded; HS021092
Citation: Navar-Boggan AM, Fanaroff A, Swaminathan A .
The impact of a measurement and feedback intervention on blood pressure control in ambulatory cardiology practice.
Am Heart J. 2014 Apr;167(4):466-71. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2013.12.015..
Keywords: Blood Pressure, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Quality Measures, Quality of Care
Owens PL, Barrett ML, Raetzman S
AHRQ Author: Owens PL, Steiner CA
Surgical site infections following ambulatory surgery procedures.
The authors determined the incidence of clinically significant surgical site infections (CS-SSIs) following low- to moderate-risk ambulatory surgery in patients with low risk for surgical complications. They found that among patients in 8 states undergoing ambulatory surgery, rates of postsurgical visits for CS-SSIs were low relative to all causes but may represent a substantial number of adverse outcomes in aggregate, thus meriting quality improvement efforts to minimize their occurrence.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201300002C.
Citation: Owens PL, Barrett ML, Raetzman S .
Surgical site infections following ambulatory surgery procedures.
JAMA 2014 Feb 19;311(7):709-16. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.4.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Surgery, Hospitalization, Patient Safety, Adverse Events
Goldberger ZD, Alexander GC
Digitalis use in contemporary clinical practice: refitting the foxglove.
The researchers hypothesized that digoxin use for systolic heart failure (HF) has decreased during the past 15 years, despite clinical guidelines supporting its use. They fund that there has been a marked reduction in ambulatory digoxin use in the United States since 1997, with the largest declines in use observed from 1997 through 2001, and especially for patients with HF.
AHRQ-funded; HS018960.
Citation: Goldberger ZD, Alexander GC .
Digitalis use in contemporary clinical practice: refitting the foxglove.
JAMA Intern Med 2014 Jan;174(1):151-4. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.10432..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Medication, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Practice Patterns
James KA, Fernald DH, Huff J
AHRQ Author: Ricciardi R
GAPS in implementing health assessments in primary care: a literature review.
The authors conducted a systematic review of literature about health assessments in ambulatory and primary care. They found that training and standardization of practice workflows improves implementation of health assessments, but gaps remain on identification and selection of health assessments, integration with electronic health records, and optimal intervals of health assessments administration.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 29020071008.
Citation: James KA, Fernald DH, Huff J .
GAPS in implementing health assessments in primary care: a literature review.
J Ambul Care Manage 2014 Jan-Mar;37(1):2-10. doi: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000000.
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Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Status, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Primary Care, Practice Patterns
Basu J, Mobley LR, Thumula V
AHRQ Author: Basu J
The small area predictors of ambulatory care sensitive hospitalizations: a comparison of changes over time.
The investigators examined the predictors of ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) admissions in small geographic areas in two cross-sections spanning an 11-year time interval (1995-2005). They found that ACSC admission rates were inversely related to the availability of local primary care physicians, and managed care was associated with declines in ACSC admissions for the elderly. Additionally, minorities, aged elderly, and percent under federal poverty level were found to be associated with higher ACSC rates. They concluded that improvements in socioeconomic conditions and geographic access may have helped improve the quality of primary care received by the elderly over the last decade, particularly among some minority groups.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Basu J, Mobley LR, Thumula V .
The small area predictors of ambulatory care sensitive hospitalizations: a comparison of changes over time.
Soc Work Public Health 2014;29(2):176-88. doi: 10.1080/19371918.2013.776316.
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Keywords: Access to Care, Hospitalization, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Primary Care
Bergeron AR, Webb JR, Serper M
Impact of electronic prescribing on medication use in ambulatory care.
This study investigated differences before and after rollout of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) in (1) patients’ primary adherence to newly prescribed medications, (2) patients' understanding of how to use their medications, and (3) multiple pharmacy use. It found an increase in abandoned prescriptions immediately following the implementation of e-prescribing. However, with time, these issues were resolved and even improved to rates lower than baseline.
AHRQ-funded; HS017220.
Citation: Bergeron AR, Webb JR, Serper M .
Impact of electronic prescribing on medication use in ambulatory care.
Am J Manag Care 2013 Dec;19(12):1012-7..
Keywords: Electronic Prescribing (E-Prescribing), Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication