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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedGreene MT, Flanders SA, Woller SC
The association between PICC use and venous thromboembolism in upper and lower extremities.
The researchers examined the risk of venous thromboembolism in deep veins of the arm, leg, and chest after peripherally inserted central catheter placement (PICC). They found that PICC use is associated with upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: Greene MT, Flanders SA, Woller SC .
The association between PICC use and venous thromboembolism in upper and lower extremities.
Am J Med 2015 Sep;128(9):986-93.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.03.028..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Blood Clots, Patient Safety, Risk
Fallouh N, McGuirk HM, Flanders SA
Peripherally inserted central catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis: a narrative review.
To better guide clinicians, the researchers performed a comprehensive literature review to summarize best practices for peripherally inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis (PICC-DVT). They concluded that centrally positioned, otherwise functional and clinically necessary PICCs need not be removed despite concomitant DVT. Anticoagulation with low-molecular-weight heparin or warfarin for at least 3 months represents the mainstay of treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: Fallouh N, McGuirk HM, Flanders SA .
Peripherally inserted central catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis: a narrative review.
Am J Med 2015 Jul;128(7):722-38. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.01.027..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Blood Clots, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Safety
Chopra V, Fallouh N, McGuirk H
Patterns, risk factors and treatment associated with PICC-DVT in hospitalized adults: a nested case-control study.
The purpose of this study was to determine patterns, risk factors and treatment related to peripherally inserted central catheters-deep vein thrombosis (PICC-DVT) in hospitalized patients. It found that treatment for PICC-DVT varied and included heparin bridging, low molecular weight heparin only and device removal only; the average duration of treatment also varied across these groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: Chopra V, Fallouh N, McGuirk H .
Patterns, risk factors and treatment associated with PICC-DVT in hospitalized adults: a nested case-control study.
Thromb Res 2015 May;135(5):829-34. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2015.02.012..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Blood Clots, Blood Thinners, Risk, Hospitalization
Michtalik HJ, Carolan HT, Haut ER
Use of provider-level dashboards and pay-for-performance in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.
The researchers sequentially examined an individualized physician dashboard and pay-for-performance program to improve venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis rates among hospitalists. They found that direct feedback using dashboards was associated with significantly improved compliance, with further improvement after incorporating an individual physician pay-for-performance program.
AHRQ-funded; HS017952; HS022331.
Citation: Michtalik HJ, Carolan HT, Haut ER .
Use of provider-level dashboards and pay-for-performance in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.
J Hosp Med 2015 Mar;10(3):172-8. doi: 10.1002/jhm.2303..
Keywords: Provider Performance, Payment, Blood Clots, Prevention, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Hospitals, Patient Safety
Chopra V, Ratz D, Kuhn L
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis: contemporary patterns and predictors.
This study was designed to determine patient, provider, and device outcome of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Larger PICC gauge, especially in the use of recently diagnosed cancer patients, increases the likelihood of DVT.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835
Citation: Chopra V, Ratz D, Kuhn L .
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis: contemporary patterns and predictors.
J Thromb Haemost 2014 Jun;12(6):847-54. doi: 10.1111/jth.12549..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Blood Clots, Patient Safety, Risk