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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedZia JK, Chung CF, Schroeder J
The feasibility, usability, and clinical utility of traditional paper food and symptom journals for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and clinical utility of paper food and gastrointestinal symptom journals as a data collection tool. Over half of the 17 participants perceived paper journaling of food and symptoms as feasible, usable, and clinically useful. Thirteen participants demonstrated a strong association with at least one symptom and meal nutrient.
AHRQ-funded; HS023654.
Citation: Zia JK, Chung CF, Schroeder J .
The feasibility, usability, and clinical utility of traditional paper food and symptom journals for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Neurogastroenterol Motil 2017 Feb;29(2). doi: 10.1111/nmo.12935.
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Keywords: Digestive Disease and Health, Nutrition, Patient Experience, Patient Self-Management
McAlearney AS, Sieck CJ, Hefner JL
High touch and high tech (HT2) proposal: transforming patient engagement throughout the continuum of care by engaging patients with portal technology at the bedside.
This study measures how access to a patient portal tailored to the inpatient stay can improve patient experience and increase patient engagement by (1) improving patients' perceptions of the process of care while in the hospital; (2) increasing patients' self-efficacy for managing chronic conditions; and (3) facilitating continued use of a patient portal for care management after discharge.
AHRQ-funded; HS024091.
Citation: McAlearney AS, Sieck CJ, Hefner JL .
High touch and high tech (HT2) proposal: transforming patient engagement throughout the continuum of care by engaging patients with portal technology at the bedside.
JMIR Res Protoc 2016 Nov 29;5(4):e221. doi: 10.2196/resprot.6355.
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Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Patient and Family Engagement, Patient Experience, Patient Experience, Patient Self-Management
McMahon LF, Tipimeni R, Chopra V
Health system loyalty programs: An innovation in customer care and service.
Loyalty programs could empower patients to manage their health in new and innovative ways while enhancing the business model for health systems. The authors argue that by providing both better appreciation/customer service and high-quality technical care, loyalty programs may offer a new way to attract and retain patients within a health system.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: McMahon LF, Tipimeni R, Chopra V .
Health system loyalty programs: An innovation in customer care and service.
JAMA 2016 Mar 1;315(9):863-4. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.19463..
Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Patient Experience, Primary Care, Patient Self-Management, Patient Adherence/Compliance