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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 DisplayedLadapo JA, Blecker S, O'Donnell M
Appropriate use of cardiac stress testing with imaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The authors systematically reviewed studies of appropriate use criteria (AUC), evaluated trends over time, and characterized leading indications for inappropriate testing. They found that rates of appropriate use tend to be lower for stress echocardiography compared to myocardial perfusion imaging, and updated AUC reduced unclassified stress echocardiograms. They concluded that there is no conclusive evidence that AUC improved appropriate use over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS023683.
Citation: Ladapo JA, Blecker S, O'Donnell M .
Appropriate use of cardiac stress testing with imaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One 2016 Aug 18;11(8):e0161153. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161153.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Decision Making, Imaging, Guidelines
Lacson R, Prevedello LM, Andriole KP
Four-year impact of an alert notification system on closed-loop communication of critical test results.
The authors evaluated the impact of an alert notification system on policy adherence for communicating critical imaging test results to referring providers and assessed system adoption over the first 4 years after implementation. They concluded that an automated alert notification system for communicating critical imaging results was successfully adopted and was associated with increased adherence to institutional policy for communicating critical test results and with reduced workflow interruptions.
AHRQ-funded; HS019635.
Citation: Lacson R, Prevedello LM, Andriole KP .
Four-year impact of an alert notification system on closed-loop communication of critical test results.
AJR Am J Roentgenol 2014 Nov;203(5):933-8. doi: 10.2214/ajr.14.13064.
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Keywords: Communication, Decision Making, Guidelines, Health Information Technology (HIT), Imaging
Merdan S, Womble PR, Miller DC
Toward better use of bone scans among men with early-stage prostate cancer.
This study evaluated the performance of published guidelines compared with that of current practice for radiographic staging of men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. It found that, based on current practice patterns, more uniform application of existing guidelines would ensure that bone scans are performed for almost all men with bone metastases, while avoiding many negative imaging studies.
AHRQ-funded; HS018346
Citation: Merdan S, Womble PR, Miller DC .
Toward better use of bone scans among men with early-stage prostate cancer.
Urology. 2014 Oct;84(4):793-8. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2014.06.010..
Keywords: Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Guidelines, Imaging