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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 DisplayedSingal AG, Tiro J, Li X
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance among patients with cirrhosis in a population-based integrated health care delivery system.
This study characterized guideline-concordant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance rates and patient-level factors associated with surveillance among a population-based cohort of patients with cirrhosis. It concluded that, although one third of patients undergo inconsistent HCC surveillance, less than 2 percent of patients receive guideline-concordant biannual HCC surveillance.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Singal AG, Tiro J, Li X .
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance among patients with cirrhosis in a population-based integrated health care delivery system.
J Clin Gastroenterol 2017 Aug;51(7):650-55. doi: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000708.
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Keywords: Cancer, Guidelines, Healthcare Delivery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Practice Patterns
Lin JS, Bowles EJA, Williams SB
Screening for thyroid cancer: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The researchers systematically reviewed the benefits and harms associated with thyroid cancer screening and treatment of early thyroid cancer in asymptomatic adults to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. They concluded that although ultrasonography of the neck using high-risk sonographic characteristics plus follow-up cytology from fine-needle aspiration can identify thyroid cancers, it is unclear if population-based or targeted screening can decrease mortality rates or improve important patient health outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Lin JS, Bowles EJA, Williams SB .
Screening for thyroid cancer: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2017 May 9;317(18):1888-903. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.0562.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Cancer, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines
Rocque GB, Williams CP, Jackson BE
Choosing Wisely: opportunities for improving value in cancer care delivery?
The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of Medicare claims data to examine concordance with Choosing Wisely recommendations across 12 cancer centers in the southeastern United States. Significant variability was noted across centers for all recommendations. The researchers concluded that if concordance were to increase to 95 percent for all measures, an estimated $19 million difference in total cost of care per quarter would be saved.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Rocque GB, Williams CP, Jackson BE .
Choosing Wisely: opportunities for improving value in cancer care delivery?
J Oncol Pract 2017 Jan;13(1):e11-e21. doi: 10.1200/jop.2016.015396.
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Keywords: Cancer, Guidelines, Healthcare Delivery, Medicare
Nelson HD, Pappas M, Zakher B
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women: a systematic review to update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation.
This systematic review was done in support of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated recommendation on the benefit and harms of risk assessment, genetic testing, and genetic counseling for BRCA-related cancer in women. A systematic review was done on literature from 2004 to July 30, 2013 from MEDLINE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Health Technology Assessment, Scopus, and reference lists. Data on the participants, study design, analysis, follow-up, and results was extracted and a second investigator confirmed key data. The studies were rated on study quality and applicability. The analysis found women with high-risk for breast cancer had decreased risk of breast cancer by 85% to 100% by having a mastectomy, and risk of mortality by 81% to 100% compared to women without surgery. There was also a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer after having salpingo-oopherectomy surgery.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710057
Citation: Nelson HD, Pappas M, Zakher B .
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women: a systematic review to update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Feb 18;160(4):255-66. doi: 10.7326/m13-1684..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Ovarian Cancer, Cancer, Genetics, Screening, Prevention, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Women, Risk, Family Health and History