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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedBrenner AT, Gupta S, Ko LK
Development of a practical model for targeting patient decision support interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening in vulnerable populations.
The authors sought to develop a practical model for predicting probability of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening completion in a diverse safety-net population and a subsequent framework for targeting screening promotion interventions. Their model and framework may be useful for designing and delivering targeted interventions to promote CRC screening.
AHRQ-funded; HS013853.
Citation: Brenner AT, Gupta S, Ko LK .
Development of a practical model for targeting patient decision support interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening in vulnerable populations.
J Health Care Poor Underserved 2016;27(2):465-78. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2016.0090.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Screening, Vulnerable Populations
Albright K, Krantz MJ, Backlund JP
Health promotion text messaging preferences and acceptability among the medically underserved.
Preimplementation focus groups with participants informed the development of text messages that were used in a 6-week pilot program. Postimplementation focus groups and interviews then evaluated the pilot program. The results of the pilot study indicates support among participants for health promotion text messaging embedded into an existing community-based cardiovascular disease risk reduction program.
AHRQ-funded; HS021138.
Citation: Albright K, Krantz MJ, Backlund JP .
Health promotion text messaging preferences and acceptability among the medically underserved.
Health Promot Pract 2015 Jul;16(4):523-32. doi: 10.1177/1524839914566850..
Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Prevention, Cardiovascular Conditions, Vulnerable Populations