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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 DisplayedPatel HD, Iyoha E, Pierorazio PM
A systematic review of research gaps in the evaluation and management of localized renal masses.
The authors conducted a systematic review to summarize research gaps for the evaluation of composite models for predicting malignancy; use of percutaneous renal sampling for diagnosis; and comparative effectiveness of surgery, thermal ablation, and active surveillance. They recommended incorporation of emerging biomarkers into validated composite models, standardization of biopsy protocols, standard reporting of clinical stage, and performance of prospective studies with objective selection criteria.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200007I.
Citation: Patel HD, Iyoha E, Pierorazio PM .
A systematic review of research gaps in the evaluation and management of localized renal masses.
Urology 2016 Dec;98:14-20. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.08.013.
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Keywords: Cancer, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality Indicators (QIs), Research Methodologies
Pezold ML, Pusic AL, Cohen WA
Defining a research agenda for patient-reported outcomes in surgery: using a Delphi survey of stakeholders.
The authors sought to create a research agenda to help determine future directions and advance cross-disciplinary collaboration on the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in surgery. They concluded that the Patient-Reported Outcomes in Surgery Conference research agenda was created using a modified Delphi survey of stakeholders that will help researchers, surgeons, and funders identify crucial areas of future PROs research in surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS023357; HS000066.
Citation: Pezold ML, Pusic AL, Cohen WA .
Defining a research agenda for patient-reported outcomes in surgery: using a Delphi survey of stakeholders.
JAMA Surg 2016 Oct;151(10):930-36. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.1640.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Research Methodologies, Surgery, Quality Indicators (QIs)
Sentell T, Chang A, Cheng Y
Maternal quality and safety outcomes for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hawaii: an observational study from five years of statewide data.
The authors investigated maternal quality and safety outcomes across heterogeneous Asian and Pacific Islanders subgroups in the United States. They found significant variation for Asian and Pacific Islander subgroups across maternal quality and safety outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS019990; HS021903.
Citation: Sentell T, Chang A, Cheng Y .
Maternal quality and safety outcomes for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hawaii: an observational study from five years of statewide data.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2014 Aug 30;14:298. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-298.
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Keywords: Disparities, Labor and Delivery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality Indicators (QIs), Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Maggard-Gibbons M
The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surgical care: the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
This review summarized the history of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project and its components, and described the evidence that feeding outcomes back to providers, along with real-time comparisons with other hospital rates, leads to quality improvement, better patient outcomes, cost savings and overall improved patient safety.
AHRQ-funded; 2902007100621.
Citation: Maggard-Gibbons M .
The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surgical care: the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
BMJ Qual Saf 2014 Jul;23(7):589-99. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002223..
Keywords: Quality Improvement, Quality Indicators (QIs), Quality Measures, Quality of Care, Surgery, Patient Safety, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Provider Performance