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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 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedBaloh J, Zhu X, Ward MM
What influences sustainment and nonsustainment of facilitation activities in implementation? Analysis of organizational factors in hospitals implementing TeamSTEPPS.
This study looked at the influences on sustainment of internal facilitation activities. For two years the authors followed 10 small rural hospitals implementing TeamSTEPPS, a patient safety program. Factors the authors examined were the influence of senior management support (SMS), middle management support (MMS), facilitator team time availability (TIME), and team continuity (CONTINUITY). Five hospitals sustained facilitation activities and they found that the combination of SMS, MMS, and CONTINUITY was a sufficient condition for sustainment. The five other hospitals that did not sustain facilitation activities either lacked MMS or lacked both TIME and CONTINUITY. They also discussed the implications for research and practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS024112; HS018396.
Citation: Baloh J, Zhu X, Ward MM .
What influences sustainment and nonsustainment of facilitation activities in implementation? Analysis of organizational factors in hospitals implementing TeamSTEPPS.
Med Care Res Rev 2021 Apr;78(2):146-56. doi: 10.1177/1077558719848267..
Keywords: TeamSTEPPS, Teams, Implementation, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Rural Health, Organizational Change
Zhu X, Baloh J, Ward MM
Deliberation makes a difference: preparation strategies for TeamSTEPPS implementation in small and rural hospitals.
The researchers studied the implementation of TeamSTEPPS in 14 critical access hospitals, proposing five strategic preparation steps for TeamSTEPPS. They discussed potential steps that hospitals may take to better prepare for TeamSTEPPS implementation.
AHRQ-funded; HS024112; HS018396.
Citation: Zhu X, Baloh J, Ward MM .
Deliberation makes a difference: preparation strategies for TeamSTEPPS implementation in small and rural hospitals.
Med Care Res Rev 2016 Jun;73(3):283-307. doi: 10.1177/1077558715607349.
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Keywords: TeamSTEPPS, Teams, Rural Health, Hospitals, Implementation, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care
Wasserman M, Renfrew MR, Green AR
AHRQ Author: Brach C
Identifying and preventing medical errors in patients with limited English proficiency: key findings and tools for the field.
This article describes the development, content, and testing of two new evidence-based AHRQ tools for limited English proficiency (LEP) patient safety in the hospital setting. These tools contain recommendations to improve detection and prevention of medical errors across diverse populations and to improve team communication through incorporating interpreters in the care process.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: Wasserman M, Renfrew MR, Green AR .
Identifying and preventing medical errors in patients with limited English proficiency: key findings and tools for the field.
J Healthc Qual. 2014 May-Jun;36(3):5-16. doi: 10.1111/jhq.12065..
Keywords: Disparities, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Safety, Clinician-Patient Communication, TeamSTEPPS
Mutter R, Clancy C
AHRQ Author: Mutter R, Clancy C
Investing in emergency medicine to improve health care for all Americans: the role of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
This article provides a description of the portfolio of emergency care-related activities that AHRQ sponsors. The discussion includes these areas: conduct of research; tool development; quality indicators; data and analytic capacity; and training of young investigators.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mutter R, Clancy C .
Investing in emergency medicine to improve health care for all Americans: the role of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Ann Emerg Med 2014 May;63(5):580-3. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2013.06.021.
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Keywords: Emergency Department, Quality of Care, Health Services Research (HSR), Quality Improvement, TeamSTEPPS