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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 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedBorah BJ, Yao X, Laughlin-Tommaso SK
Comparative effectiveness of uterine leiomyoma procedures using a large insurance claims database.
The objective of this retrospective analysis of administrative claims from a large U.S. commercial insurance database, was to compare risk of reintervention, long-term clinical outcomes, and health care utilization among women who have bulk symptoms from leiomyoma and who underwent the following procedures: hysterectomy, myomectomy, uterine artery embolization, and magnetic resonance-guided, focused ultrasound surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS023418.
Citation: Borah BJ, Yao X, Laughlin-Tommaso SK .
Comparative effectiveness of uterine leiomyoma procedures using a large insurance claims database.
Obstet Gynecol 2017 Nov;130(5):1047-56. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002331..
Keywords: Cancer, Comparative Effectiveness, Health Insurance, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery, Women
Ehrlich SF, Hedderson MM, Brown SD
Moderate intensity sports and exercise is associated with glycaemic control in women with gestational diabetes.
The aim of the study was to assess the association of regular, unsupervised sports and exercise during pregnancy, by intensity level, with glycaemic control in women with gestational diabetes (GDM). The study concluded that higher volumes of moderate intensity sports and exercise, reported shortly after GDM diagnosis, were significantly associated with increased odds of achieving glycaemic control.
AHRQ-funded; HS019367.
Citation: Ehrlich SF, Hedderson MM, Brown SD .
Moderate intensity sports and exercise is associated with glycaemic control in women with gestational diabetes.
Diabetes Metab 2017 Oct;43(5):416-23. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2017.01.006..
Keywords: Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Pregnancy, 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
Darney BG, Biel FM, Quigley BP
Primary cesarean delivery patterns among women with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities.
This study sought to determine whether physical, sensory, or intellectual and developmental disabilities are independently associated with primary cesarean delivery. It found that women across disability subgroups have higher odds of cesarean delivery, and there is heterogeneity by disability type.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Darney BG, Biel FM, Quigley BP .
Primary cesarean delivery patterns among women with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities.
Womens Health Issues 2017 May - Jun;27(3):336-44. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2016.12.007.
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Keywords: Disabilities, Labor and Delivery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Pregnancy, Women
Lu Y, Zhou S, Dreyer RP
Sex differences in lipid profiles and treatment utilization among young adults with acute myocardial infarction: results from the VIRGO study.
This study characterized sex differences in lipid profiles and treatment utilization among young adults with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Young women with AMI had slightly favorable lipid and lipoprotein profiles compared with men, suggesting that difference in lipid and lipoprotein may not be a major contributor to sex differences in outcomes after AMI.
AHRQ-funded; HS023000.
Citation: Lu Y, Zhou S, Dreyer RP .
Sex differences in lipid profiles and treatment utilization among young adults with acute myocardial infarction: results from the VIRGO study.
Am Heart J 2017 Jan;183:74-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2016.09.012.
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Keywords: Sex Factors, Heart Disease and Health, Healthcare Utilization, Women, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Ehrlich SF, Sternfeld B, Krefman AE
Moderate and vigorous intensity exercise during pregnancy and gestational weight gain in women with gestational diabetes.
The researchers estimated the associations of exercise intensity during pregnancy with the rate of gestational weight gain (GWG) from gestational diabetes (GDM) diagnosis to delivery. Upon stratification by prepregnancy overweight/obesity, they found that significant associations were only observed for BMI greater than or equal to 25.0. There were no associations observed for moderate intensity exercise.
AHRQ-funded; HS019367.
Citation: Ehrlich SF, Sternfeld B, Krefman AE .
Moderate and vigorous intensity exercise during pregnancy and gestational weight gain in women with gestational diabetes.
Matern Child Health J 2016 Jun;20(6):1247-57. doi: 10.1007/s10995-016-1926-z.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Pregnancy, Women
Dood RL, Gracia CR, Sammel MD
Endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation vs medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding.
The authors investigated whether endometrial ablation is associated with increased risk or delayed diagnosis of endometrial cancer compared with medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding. They observed no difference in endometrial cancer rates, nor was there a delay in diagnosis when comparing endometrial ablation vs medical management.
AHRQ-funded; HS021336.
Citation: Dood RL, Gracia CR, Sammel MD .
Endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation vs medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2014 Sep-Oct;21(5):744-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.02.012.
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Keywords: Cancer, Comparative Effectiveness, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Women