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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedSchaffhausen CR, Bruin MJ, Chesley D
What patients and members of their support networks ask about transplant program data.
This study used qualitative document research methods to review 678 detailed Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) entries and summary counts of 55 362 United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) entries to provide a better understanding of what was asked and what requests were most common. Patients sought a wide range of information about outcomes, waiting times, program volumes, and willingness to perform transplants in candidates with specific diseases or demographics.
AHRQ-funded; HS024527.
Citation: Schaffhausen CR, Bruin MJ, Chesley D .
What patients and members of their support networks ask about transplant program data.
Clin Transplant 2017 Dec;31(12). doi: 10.1111/ctr.13125.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Decision Making, Health Services Research (HSR), Registries, Transplantation
Damberg CL, McNamara P
Postscript: research agenda to guide the next generation of public reports for consumers.
The authors identified five areas for additional public reporting tools research that, if addressed, could foster better design and delivery of quality and cost information to consumers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Damberg CL, McNamara P .
Postscript: research agenda to guide the next generation of public reports for consumers.
Med Care Res Rev 2014 Oct;71(5 Suppl):97s-107s. doi: 10.1177/1077558714535982.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Decision Making, Quality of Care, Health Services Research (HSR), Public Reporting
