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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedMahorter SS, Knerr S, Bowles EJA
Prior breast density awareness, knowledge, and communication in a health system-embedded behavioral intervention trial.
This study examined knowledge of breast density as an important breast cancer risk factor among a set of women in a health system-embedded trial who had clinically elevated breast cancer risk 1 year before state-mandated density disclosure. The majority of the women (91%) had heard of breast density and were aware of its masking effect (87%). Only 60% had ever discussed their breast density with a provider.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982.
Citation: Mahorter SS, Knerr S, Bowles EJA .
Prior breast density awareness, knowledge, and communication in a health system-embedded behavioral intervention trial.
Cancer 2020 Apr 15;126(8):1614-21. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32711..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Women, Communication, Clinician-Patient Communication, Risk, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Anderson AC, Akre E, Chen J
Exploring national trends of patient- and family-centered care among US children.
This study examined national trends in the receipt of high-quality patient-physician communication and patient empowerment through behavioral health counseling among children in the United States. They used Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data from 2010 to 2014. Two measures of patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) were analyzed: 1) a composite measure of high-quality patient-physician communication, and 2) patient empowerment through behavioral health counseling about healthy eating and exercise. There were high rates of receiving high-quality physician-patient communication (92-93%) as opposed to behavioral counseling about healthy eating (53-60%) and exercise (37-42%). There was a higher rate of high-quality physician-patient communication in 2014 than in 2010, but there was not a similar increase in receiving behavioral health counseling. Lower odds of receiving behavioral health counseling were found for parents with low income and low educational attainment as well as lack of insurance.
AHRQ-funded; HS022135.
Citation: Anderson AC, Akre E, Chen J .
Exploring national trends of patient- and family-centered care among US children.
J Child Health Care 2019 Jun;23(2):200-12. doi: 10.1177/1367493518786015..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Children/Adolescents, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Family Health and History, Lifestyle Changes
Hall TL, Knierim KE, Nease DE
Primary care practices' implementation of patient-team partnership: findings from EvidenceNOW Southwest.
The authors reported on practice characteristics associated with greater patient-team partnership scores. Using EvidenceNOW Southwest data, they found that practices can improve efforts to partner with patients to assess social needs, gather meaningful input on practice improvement and patient experience, and offer resource connections. These findings supplement recent evidence that patient registries and evidence-based guidelines may effectively prevent and manage cardiovascular disease.
AHRQ-funded; HS023904.
Citation: Hall TL, Knierim KE, Nease DE .
Primary care practices' implementation of patient-team partnership: findings from EvidenceNOW Southwest.
J Am Board Fam Med 2019 Jul-Aug;32(4):490-504. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2019.04.180361..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Clinician-Patient Communication, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient and Family Engagement, Primary Care, Quality of Care, Quality Improvement
Patel MR, Smith A, Leo H
Improving patient-provider communication and therapeutic practice through better integration of electronic health records in the exam room: a pilot study.
This study assessed the effectiveness of providing physicians who use electronic health records (EHRs) education for communication strategies and its impact on patient outcomes. The evidence-based Physician Asthma Care Education (PACE) program was extended in a pilot program using 18 providers and 126 adult patients with persistent asthma. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and 3- and 6-month postintervention intervals. Providers who completed the EHR-PACE program felt more confident in communicating with their patients, but there was no significant changes in patient asthma outcomes or their perceptions of their provider’s communication skills.
AHRQ-funded; HS023786.
Citation: Patel MR, Smith A, Leo H .
Improving patient-provider communication and therapeutic practice through better integration of electronic health records in the exam room: a pilot study.
Health Educ Behav 2019 Jun;46(3):484-93. doi: 10.1177/1090198118796879..
Keywords: Asthma, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Evidence-Based Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), Outcomes, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Pavlo AJ, O'Connell M, Olsen S
Missing ingredients in shared decision-making?
This article discusses the practice of shared decision making (SDM) for clinicians when making decisions in health care. This widespread practice is considered the best approach for person-centered care, but for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness there are still many barriers to effective collaboration. The authors suggest that more emphasis needs to be placed on the doctor-patient relationship itself conducting SDM.
AHRQ-funded; HS023000.
Citation: Pavlo AJ, O'Connell M, Olsen S .
Missing ingredients in shared decision-making?
Psychiatr Q 2019 Jun;90(2):333-38. doi: 10.1007/s11126-019-9624-9..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Shared Decision Making, Behavioral Health, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient and Family Engagement