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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 DisplayedSingh SA, Bakshi N, Mahajan P
What is the future of patient-reported outcomes in sickle-cell disease?
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a complex, chronic disease caused by abnormal polymerization of hemoglobin, which leads to severe pain episodes, fatigue, and end-organ damage. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) have emerged as a critical tool for measuring SCD disease severity and response to treatment. In this study, the authors reviewed the key issues involved when deciding to use a PRO in a clinical trial. They described the most highly recommended generic and disease-specific PRO tools in SCD and discussed the challenges of incorporating them in clinical practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS024953; HS026622.
Citation: Singh SA, Bakshi N, Mahajan P .
What is the future of patient-reported outcomes in sickle-cell disease?
Expert Rev Hematol 2020 Nov;13(11):1165-73. doi: 10.1080/17474086.2020.1830370..
Keywords: Sickle Cell Disease, Pain, Quality of Life, Chronic Conditions, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Rundell SD, Resnik L, Heagerty PJ
Performance of the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) in prognostic models for risk adjustment in patients with back pain.
The Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) is a comorbidity measure associated with physical function and may contribute to risk adjustment models in rehabilitation settings, but an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) of the FCI has not been tested in outpatient settings. The purpose of this cohort study was to examine the ability of an ICD-9-CM- based FCI to predict function, health-related quality of life, and overall health care use.
AHRQ-funded; HS01922201; HS022972.
Citation: Rundell SD, Resnik L, Heagerty PJ .
Performance of the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) in prognostic models for risk adjustment in patients with back pain.
Pm r 2020 Sep;12(9):891-98. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12315..
Keywords: Back Health and Pain, Pain, Chronic Conditions, Quality of Life, Rehabilitation
Gaskin DJ, Karmarkar TD, Maurer A
Potential role of cost and quality of life in treatment decisions for arthritis-related knee pain in African American and Latina women.
This study examined whether using a decision-making tool would aid Latina and African-American women over age 45 years with arthritic knee pain in making more informed treatment decisions. The researchers conducted 4 focus groups of Latina and African-American women and 2 focus groups with primary care providers who treated them for knee pain. They found that minority women and primary care providers all endorsed the use of a decision-making tool that provided information on the impact of treatment on quality of life, medical care costs, and work productivity.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Gaskin DJ, Karmarkar TD, Maurer A .
Potential role of cost and quality of life in treatment decisions for arthritis-related knee pain in African American and Latina women.
Arthritis Care Res 2020 May;72(5):692-98. doi: 10.1002/acr.23903..
Keywords: Arthritis, Orthopedics, Pain, Quality of Life, Healthcare Costs, Shared Decision Making, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women
Rundell SD, Resnik L, Heagerty PJ
Comparing the performance of comorbidity indices in predicting functional status, health-related quality of life, and total health care use in older adults with back pain.
The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to determine how well the functional comorbidity index (FCI) predicted outcomes in older adults with back pain compared to Quan's modification of the Charlson comorbidity index (Quan-Charlson comorbidity index) and the Elixhauser comorbidity index. The investigators concluded that all indices performed similarly in predicting outcomes. The authors indicated that there is still a need to develop better function-based risk-adjustment models that improve prediction of functional outcomes versus standard comorbidity indices.
AHRQ-funded; HS019222; HS022972.
Citation: Rundell SD, Resnik L, Heagerty PJ .
Comparing the performance of comorbidity indices in predicting functional status, health-related quality of life, and total health care use in older adults with back pain.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020 Mar;50(3):143-48. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.8764..
Keywords: Elderly, Back Health and Pain, Pain, Chronic Conditions, Quality of Life, Healthcare Utilization, Health Status
Andreae SJ, Andreae LJ, Richman JS
Peer-delivered cognitive behavioral training to improve functioning in patients with diabetes: a cluster-randomized trial.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based programs delivered by trained community members could improve functioning and pain in individuals who lack access to such programs. In this study, the investigators tested the effectiveness of a peer-delivered diabetes self-management program integrating CBT principles in improving physical activity, functional status, pain, quality of life (QOL), and health outcomes in individuals with diabetes and chronic pain.
AHRQ-funded; HS019239.
Citation: Andreae SJ, Andreae LJ, Richman JS .
Peer-delivered cognitive behavioral training to improve functioning in patients with diabetes: a cluster-randomized trial.
Ann Fam Med 2020 Jan;18(1):15-23. doi: 10.1370/afm.2469..
Keywords: Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Pain, Patient Self-Management, Quality of Life