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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 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedDominici LS, Rosenberg SM
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): the importance of patient-reported outcomes (PRO).
This review summarizes patient-reported outcomes (PROs) frequently assessed in the setting of a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosis. Findings indicated that PROs provide critical information regarding the experiences of women following a DCIS diagnosis. Continued inclusion of PROs in clinical trials is warranted, further informing treatment decisions and adequately preparing patients for what to expect following treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS023680.
Citation: Dominici LS, Rosenberg SM .
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): the importance of patient-reported outcomes (PRO).
Curr Breast Cancer Rep 2020 Jun;12(2):90-97. doi: 10.1007/s12609-020-00363-2..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practice, Women, Quality of Life
Laughlin-Tommaso SK, Lu D, Thomas L
Short-term quality of life after myomectomy for uterine fibroids from the COMPARE-UF fibroid registry.
Investigators compared women's perception of their short-term health-related quality of life measures and reported time to return to usual activities and return to work for different routes of myomectomy. Using data from the Comparing Options for Management: Patient-centered Results for Uterine Fibroids (COMPARE-UF) registry, and including abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy procedures, they found that women who underwent myomectomy had substantial improvement in health-related quality of life, regardless of route of myomectomy; abdominal myomectomy was associated with a nearly 2-week longer time to return to work than laparoscopic myomectomy.
AHRQ-funded; HS023418.
Citation: Laughlin-Tommaso SK, Lu D, Thomas L .
Short-term quality of life after myomectomy for uterine fibroids from the COMPARE-UF fibroid registry.
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020 Apr;222(4):345.e1-45.e22. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.09.052..
Keywords: Quality of Life, Women, Surgery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Registries
Wallace K, Zhang S, Thomas L
Comparative effectiveness of hysterectomy versus myomectomy on one-year health-related quality of life in women with uterine fibroids.
The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to compare long-term health-related quality of life (HRQOL) 1 year after hysterectomy or myomectomy for treatment of uterine fibroids (UFs) and to determine whether route of procedure, race, or age affected improvements in HRQOL. The investigators concluded that HRQOL improved in all women 1 year after hysterectomy or myomectomy.
AHRQ-funded; HS023418.
Citation: Wallace K, Zhang S, Thomas L .
Comparative effectiveness of hysterectomy versus myomectomy on one-year health-related quality of life in women with uterine fibroids.
Fertil Steril 2020 Mar;113(3):618-26. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.10.028..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Women, Quality of Life, Surgery, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes
Nicholson WK, Wegienka G, Zhang S
Short-term health-related quality of life after hysterectomy compared with myomectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas.
The objective of this study was to compare short-term health-related quality of life (HRQOL) 6-12 weeks after hysterectomy or myomectomy for the treatment of symptomatic leiomyomas. The investigators conducted a prospective comparative effectiveness analysis of data. They concluded that both hysterectomy and myomectomy were associated with substantial improvement in HRQOL at short-term follow-up, with small but statistically significant differences in symptom severity and certain subscales.
AHRQ-funded; HS023418.
Citation: Nicholson WK, Wegienka G, Zhang S .
Short-term health-related quality of life after hysterectomy compared with myomectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas.
Obstet Gynecol 2019 Aug;134(2):261-69. doi: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003354..
Keywords: Quality of Life, Surgery, Women, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes
Yanez BR, Buitrago D, Buscemi J
Study design and protocol for My Guide: an e-health intervention to improve patient-centered outcomes among Hispanic breast cancer survivors.
This article describes a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of a Smartphone application intended to improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Hispanic breast cancer survivors. Participants are randomized to receive either the intervention application My Guide, or the health education control condition application My Health for six weeks, and also receive weekly telecoaching to enhance adherence to both applications. The study's outcomes are measured prior to intervention, immediately after, and eight weeks following initial application use.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Yanez BR, Buitrago D, Buscemi J .
Study design and protocol for My Guide: an e-health intervention to improve patient-centered outcomes among Hispanic breast cancer survivors.
Contemp Clin Trials 2018 Feb;65:61-68. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.11.018..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Health Information Technology (HIT), Outcomes, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women
Thomas HN, Hamm M, Hess R
Patient-centered outcomes and treatment preferences regarding sexual problems: a qualitative study among midlife women.
This study sought a better understanding of the sexual function outcomes that were most important to sexually active women 45 to 60 years old and the types of treatments they would prefer from individual interviews and focus groups. It found that many midlife women in the sample expressed a preference for behavioral approaches over pharmaceutical approaches for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Thomas HN, Hamm M, Hess R .
Patient-centered outcomes and treatment preferences regarding sexual problems: a qualitative study among midlife women.
J Sex Med 2017 Aug;14(8):1011-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.05.014..
Keywords: Sexual Health, Women, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life