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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 DisplayedMerlin JS, Bulls HW, Vucovich LA
Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for chronic pain in individuals with HIV: a systematic review.
The authors conducted a systematic review to identify clinical trials and observational studies examining the impact of pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic interventions on pain and/or functional outcomes among HIV-infected individuals with chronic pain in high-development countries. They found that the only included controlled studies with positive results were of capsaicin and cannabis. Among the seven studies of pharmacologic interventions, the authors determined that five had substantial pharmaceutical industry sponsorship. Their findings highlight several important gaps in the HIV/chronic pain literature requiring further research.
AHRQ-funded; HS019465.
Citation: Merlin JS, Bulls HW, Vucovich LA .
Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for chronic pain in individuals with HIV: a systematic review.
AIDS Care 2016 Dec;28(12):1506-15. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1191612.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Medication, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Rolfson O, Wissig S, van Maasakkers L
Defining an international standard set of outcome measures for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: consensus of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Working Group.
The researchers defined a minimum Standard Set of outcome measures and case-mix factors for monitoring, comparing, and improving healthcare for patients with clinically diagnosed hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) with a focus on defining the outcomes that matter most to patients. The Working Group reached consensus on a concise set of outcome measures to evaluate patients' joint pain, physical functioning, health-related quality of life, work status, mortality, reoperations, readmissions, and overall satisfaction with treatment result.
AHRQ-funded; HS018910.
Citation: Rolfson O, Wissig S, van Maasakkers L .
Defining an international standard set of outcome measures for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: consensus of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Working Group.
Arthritis Care Res 2016 Nov;68(11):1631-39. doi: 10.1002/acr.22868.
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Keywords: Arthritis, Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Luo Z, Chen Q, Annis AM
A comparison of health plan- and provider-delivered chronic care management models on patient clinical outcomes.
Two contrasting strategies of chronic care management include provider-delivered care management (PDCM) and health plan-delivered care management (HPDCM). The researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness of PDCM vs. HPDCM on improving clinical outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. They found that in a commercially insured population, neither PDCM nor HPDCM resulted in substantial improvement in patients' clinical indicators in the first year.
AHRQ-funded; HS020108.
Citation: Luo Z, Chen Q, Annis AM .
A comparison of health plan- and provider-delivered chronic care management models on patient clinical outcomes.
J Gen Intern Med 2016 Jul;31(7):762-70. doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3617-2.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Care Management, Primary Care: Models of Care, Primary Care, Healthcare Delivery, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Health Insurance
Huang ES
Management of diabetes mellitus in older people with comorbidities.
Guidelines recommend that physicians individualize the intensity of glucose control and treatments on the basis of the prognosis (for example, three tiers based on comorbidities and functional impairments). Very few studies have attempted to study these concepts in clinical practice. To better meet the treatment needs of older patients with diabetes and comorbidities, more research is needed to determine the risks and benefits of intensifying, maintaining, or de-intensifying treatments in this population.
AHRQ-funded; HS018542.
Citation: Huang ES .
Management of diabetes mellitus in older people with comorbidities.
BMJ 2016 Jun 15;353:i2200. doi: 10.1136/bmj.i2200.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Elderly, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Chronic Conditions
Ridner SH, Rhoten BA, Radina ME
Breast cancer survivors' perspectives of critical lymphedema self-care support needs.
The purpose of this paper was to solicit breast cancer survivors' perspectives on the variety of issues they face related to lymphedema self-care and to identify support needs perceived as critical for managing their chronic medical condition. The authors found that lack of support and the failure of others to recognize lymphedema as a chronic condition set this patient population apart from other patients with chronic diseases and decreases the amount of help needed to manage the condition.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Ridner SH, Rhoten BA, Radina ME .
Breast cancer survivors' perspectives of critical lymphedema self-care support needs.
Support Care Cancer 2016 Jun;24(6):2743-50. doi: 10.1007/s00520-016-3089-2.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Chronic Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Self-Management
Liss DT, Fishman PA, Rutter CM
Outcomes among chronically ill adults in a medical home prototype.
The researchers compared quality, utilization, and cost outcomes for patients with selected chronic illnesses at a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) prototype site with outcomes for patients with the same chronic illnesses at 19 nonintervention control sites. They concluded that a clinic-level population-based PCMH redesign can decrease downstream utilization and reduce total healthcare costs in a subpopulation of patients with common chronic illnesses.
AHRQ-funded; HS019129.
Citation: Liss DT, Fishman PA, Rutter CM .
Outcomes among chronically ill adults in a medical home prototype.
Am J Manag Care 2013 Oct;19(10):e348-58.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Costs, Quality of Care, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research