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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 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedMurphy PB, Vogt KN, Lau BD
Venous thromboembolism prevention in emergency general surgery: a review.
Operatively and nonoperatively treated emergency general surgery patients are at a comparatively high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This review found that, despite gaps in existing literature with respect to this increasing patient population, successful best practices can be applied. Best practices include assessment of VTE risk, optimal prophylaxis, and physician, nurse, and patient education regarding the use of mechanical and pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis and institutional policies.
AHRQ-funded; HS024547.
Citation: Murphy PB, Vogt KN, Lau BD .
Venous thromboembolism prevention in emergency general surgery: a review.
JAMA Surg 2018 May;153(5):479-86. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.0015..
Keywords: Blood Clots, Surgery, Emergency Department, Adverse Events, Prevention, Patient Safety
Wang SV, Huybrechts KF, Fischer MA
Generalized boosted modeling to identify subgroups where effect of dabigatran versus warfarin may differ: an observational cohort study of patients with atrial fibrillation.
The purpose of this study was to explore generalized boosted modeling (GBM) as a method for identifying subgroups with greater benefit or harm with dabigatran versus warfarin for treatment of atrial fibrillation. The investigators concluded that dabigatran's superiority to warfarin at prevention of thromboembolism may be greater in secondary than primary prevention. They indicated that in practice, secondary prevention patients are more often treated with warfarin.
AHRQ-funded; HS022193.
Citation: Wang SV, Huybrechts KF, Fischer MA .
Generalized boosted modeling to identify subgroups where effect of dabigatran versus warfarin may differ: an observational cohort study of patients with atrial fibrillation.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2018 Apr;27(4):383-90. doi: 10.1002/pds.4395..
Keywords: Blood Clots, Blood Thinners, Cardiovascular Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Heart Disease and Health, Medication, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention
Lau BD, Streiff MB, Pronovost PJ
Venous thromboembolism quality measures fail to accurately measure quality.
This study reviewed a large number of international quality measures for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. Researchers discovered that none of them accurately characterize VTE prevention methods or outcomes in hospitalized patients. They describe an ideal, defect-free VTE prevention process.
AHRQ-funded; HS024547.
Citation: Lau BD, Streiff MB, Pronovost PJ .
Venous thromboembolism quality measures fail to accurately measure quality.
Circulation 2018 Mar 20;137(12):1278-84. doi: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.026897..
Keywords: Blood Clots, Hospitalization, Prevention, Quality Indicators (QIs), Quality Measures
Lau BD, Streiff MB, Kraus PS
Missed doses of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis at community hospitals: cause for alarm.
This study examined the rate of missed doses of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis at community hospitals in the Washington, DC and greater Baltimore metropolitan areas. This retrospective study included four hospitals within the Johns Hopkins Health System. Non-administration of VTE prophylaxis was found 10.9% to 15.0% of the time among the three community hospitals. About 43.6% of patients missed at least one dose in all four hospitals. The investigators weren’t able to categorize patients by specialty, however it has been reported that more doses are missed with medically ill patients than other hospitalized patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS024547.
Citation: Lau BD, Streiff MB, Kraus PS .
Missed doses of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis at community hospitals: cause for alarm.
J Gen Intern Med 2018 Jan;33(1):19-20. doi: 10.1007/s11606-017-4203-y..
Keywords: Blood Clots, Prevention, Blood Thinners, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Hospitals
Streiff MB, Brady JP, Grant AM
AHRQ Author: Brady JP
CDC Grand Rounds: preventing hospital-associated venous thromboembolism.
Approximately half of new venous thromboembolism (VTE) cases occur during a hospital stay or within 90 days of an inpatient admission or surgical procedure, and many are not diagnosed until after discharge. Prevention of VTE can be complicated as physicians must balance the risk for thrombosis with the risk for bleeding from anticoagulants. A collaborative, team-based approach to care is needed for significant and sustained improvement, and it also offers efficiency and capacity to tackle other patient safety problems.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Streiff MB, Brady JP, Grant AM .
CDC Grand Rounds: preventing hospital-associated venous thromboembolism.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2014 Mar 7;63(9):190-3.
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Keywords: Blood Clots, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Hospitalization, Prevention, Teams
Lau BD, Haut ER
Practices to prevent venous thromboembolism: a brief review.
The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the most effective interventions aimed at improving adherence to guidelines on the use of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention strategies. After reviewing sixteen studies, the researchers concluded that the greatest and most sustained improvements were those that combined education with computerised tools.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710.
Citation: Lau BD, Haut ER .
Practices to prevent venous thromboembolism: a brief review.
BMJ Qual Saf 2014 Mar;23(3):187-95. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001782..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Blood Clots, Prevention, Decision Making, Guidelines