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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 DisplayedDrouin O, Sharifi M, Gerber M
Parents' willingness to pay for pediatric weight management programs.
This study examined parents’ interested in continuing and willingness to pay (WTP) for 2 pediatric weight management programs after their childrens’ participation. Participants were parents of 2- to 12-year-old children with a body mass index equal to or greater than the 85th percentile who participated in the Connect for Health trial. One group received enhanced primary care (EPC) and the other group EPC plus individualized coaching (EPC+C). After 1 year, they assessed parents’ self-reported WTP for a similar program and the maximum amount they would pay. Of 638 parents polled, 85% were interested in continuing and 38% of them were willing to pay. The median amount they were willing to pay was $25/month. Parents of Hispanic/Latino children versus white ethnicity and those reporting a higher satisfaction with the program more most likely to endorse WTP. Parents of children getting EPC+C were also more willing to pay.
AHRQ-funded; HS024332; HS022986.
Citation: Drouin O, Sharifi M, Gerber M .
Parents' willingness to pay for pediatric weight management programs.
Acad Pediatr 2019 Sep - Oct;19(7):764-72. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2019.05.124..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Healthcare Costs, Caregiving, Primary Care, Primary Care: Models of Care
Beck J, Wignall J, Jacob-Files E
Parent attitudes and preferences for discussing health care costs in the inpatient setting.
This study examined parent attitudes towards discussing their child’s health care costs in an inpatient setting with health care providers and others. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 42 parents of children who received care at a tertiary academic children’s hospital with and without chronic disease. Two domains for discussion were identified: factors that influence the parent’s desire to discuss health care costs in the inpatient setting and parent preference regarding the execution of cost discussions. Most parents highlighted concerns regarding physician involvement and felt that it was better explored with a financial counselor or social worker. They also felt that the discussions should be optional.
AHRQ-funded; HS024299.
Citation: Beck J, Wignall J, Jacob-Files E .
Parent attitudes and preferences for discussing health care costs in the inpatient setting.
Pediatrics 2019 Aug;144(2). doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-4029..
Keywords: Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Healthcare Costs, Inpatient Care, Hospitalization, Hospitals
Krah NM, Bardsley T, Nelson R
Economic burden of home antimicrobial therapy: OPAT versus oral therapy.
There is increasing evidence that outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is overused for children and that outcomes with oral therapy are equivalent. The objective of this study was to compare economic burden between OPAT and oral therapy, accounting for direct and indirect costs and caregiver quality of life (QoL). The investigators concluded that the overall burden of OPAT was substantially higher than that of oral therapy, including higher direct and indirect costs and greater impact on caregiver QoL.
AHRQ-funded; HS023320.
Citation: Krah NM, Bardsley T, Nelson R .
Economic burden of home antimicrobial therapy: OPAT versus oral therapy.
Hosp Pediatr 2019 Apr;9(4):234-40. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.201-0193.
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Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Home Healthcare, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Antibiotics, Medication
Breitenstein SM, Schoeny M, Risser H
A study protocol testing the implementation, efficacy, and cost effectiveness of the ezParent program in pediatric primary care.
The purpose of this paper is to describe the study protocol evaluating the implementation, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of implementing the tablet-based ezParent program in pediatric primary care settings. Data on parenting and child behavior outcomes will be obtained at baseline, and at 3, 6, and 12 months post baseline. The authors suggest that the implementation of the ezParent is an innovative opportunity to promote positive parenting with potential for universal access to the preschool population and for low cost by building on existing infrastructure in pediatric primary care settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS024273.
Citation: Breitenstein SM, Schoeny M, Risser H .
A study protocol testing the implementation, efficacy, and cost effectiveness of the ezParent program in pediatric primary care.
Contemp Clin Trials 2016 Sep;50:229-37. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2016.08.017.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Healthcare Costs, Primary Care, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Caregiving