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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 DisplayedAbraham NS, Yang EH, Noseworthy PA
Fewer gastrointestinal bleeds with ticagrelor and prasugrel compared with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome following percutaneous coronary intervention.
The goal of this study was to compare gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) rates associated with clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor using national medical and pharmacy claims data from privately insured and Medicare Advantage enrollees. Findings showed that, in the first year following percutaneous coronary intervention for acute coronary syndrome, ticagrelor and prasugrel were associated with fewer GIB events compared with clopidogrel.
AHRQ-funded; HS025402.
Citation: Abraham NS, Yang EH, Noseworthy PA .
Fewer gastrointestinal bleeds with ticagrelor and prasugrel compared with clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndrome following percutaneous coronary intervention.
Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2020 Aug;52(4):646-54. doi: 10.1111/apt.15790..
Keywords: Medication: Safety, Medication, Blood Thinners, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Patient Safety, Cardiovascular Conditions, Surgery
Liberman JS, Slagle JM, Whitney G
Incidence and classification of nonroutine events during anesthesia care.
A nonroutine event is any aspect of clinical care perceived by clinicians or trained observers as a deviation from optimal care based on the context of the clinical situation. The authors sought to delineate the incidence and nature of intraoperative nonroutine events during anesthesia care. The investigators concluded that nonroutine event-containing cases were commonly associated with patient impact and injury. They indicated that nonroutine event monitoring in conjunction with traditional error reporting may enhance understanding of potential intraoperative failure modes to guide prospective safety interventions.
AHRQ-funded; HS011375.
Citation: Liberman JS, Slagle JM, Whitney G .
Incidence and classification of nonroutine events during anesthesia care.
Anesthesiology 2020 Jul;133(1):41-52. doi: 10.1097/aln.0000000000003336..
Keywords: Medication: Safety, Medication, Patient Safety, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Surgery
De Roo AC, Vu JV, Regenbogen SE
Statewide utilization of multimodal analgesia and length of stay after colectomy.
This study examined statewide utilization of multimodal analgesia after colectomy. Multimodal analgesia shortens length of stay and hastens recovery. The researchers conducted a statewide, 72-hospital collaborative quality initiative and evaluated postoperative analgesia regimens among adult elective colectomy patients between 2012 and 2015. One-third of patients received opioids alone, and 2.8% received one nonopioid pain medication alone. The researchers suggest that these numbers must be improved particularly with the current opioid crisis.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: De Roo AC, Vu JV, Regenbogen SE .
Statewide utilization of multimodal analgesia and length of stay after colectomy.
J Surg Res 2020 Mar;247:264-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.10.014..
Keywords: Surgery, Opioids, Medication, Medication: Safety, Practice Patterns, Pain
Ing C, Sun LS, Friend AF
Adverse events and resource utilization after spinal and general anesthesia in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy.
This study compared spinal anesthesia (SA) versus general anesthesia (GA) in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. It concluded that infants undergoing pyloromyotomy with SA had shorter operating room times and postoperative length of stay, no significant differences in adverse event rates, and decreased exposure to IV and inhaled anesthetics, although SA infants often still required supplemental anesthetics.
AHRQ-funded; HS022941.
Citation: Ing C, Sun LS, Friend AF .
Adverse events and resource utilization after spinal and general anesthesia in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy.
Reg Anesth Pain Med 2016 Jul-Aug;41(4):532-7. doi: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000421.
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Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Surgery, Medication, Medication: Safety, Adverse Drug Events (ADE)
Leotsakos A, Zheng H, Croteau R
Standardization in patient safety: the WHO High 5s project.
This paper reports on a global safety initiative of the World Health Organization to facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) within a global learning community. Thus far, 3 SOPs—correct surgery, medication reconciliation, concentrated injectable medicines—have been developed, implemented and evaluated in hospitals in 7 participating countries.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200006C
Citation: Leotsakos A, Zheng H, Croteau R .
Standardization in patient safety: the WHO High 5s project.
Int J Qual Health Care. 2014 Apr;26(2):109-16. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzu010..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Quality of Care, Surgery, Medication: Safety, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)