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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 DisplayedAlbrecht JS, Barbour L, Abariga SA
Risk of depression after traumatic brain injury in a large national sample.
The goal of this study was to estimate the risk of depression post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) among adults 18 years of age and older and to identify risk factors associated with developing depression post-TBI. Claims data for privately insured and Medicare Advantage enrollees was used. Results showed that history of neuropsychiatric disturbances pre-TBI was the strongest predictor of depression post-TBI. The risk of depression increases substantially post-TBI. Groups at increased risk include those with a history of neuropsychiatric disturbances, older adults, and men. This study highlights the importance of long-term monitoring for depression post-TBI.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Barbour L, Abariga SA .
Risk of depression after traumatic brain injury in a large national sample.
J Neurotrauma 2019 Jan 15;36(2):300-07. doi: 10.1089/neu.2017.5608..
Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Brain Injury, Trauma, Risk
Anand V, Downs SM, Bauer NS
Prevalence of infant television viewing and maternal depression symptoms.
This study evaluated how the risk of very early TV viewing by infants relates to the mother’s reported symptoms of depression. It found that TV viewing by infants increased by almost 50 percent with maternal report of depression symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS018453; HS017939
Citation: Anand V, Downs SM, Bauer NS .
Prevalence of infant television viewing and maternal depression symptoms.
J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2014 Apr;35(3):216-24. doi: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000000035..
Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Depression, Risk, Lifestyle Changes
Albrecht JS, Gruber-Baldini AL, Hirshon JM
Depressive symptoms and hospital readmission in older adults.
The purpose of this study was to quantify the risk of 30-day unplanned hospital readmission in adults aged 65 and older with depressive symptoms. The investigators concluded that, although not associated with hospital readmission, depressive symptoms were associated with other poor outcomes and may be underdiagnosed in hospitalized older adults. They asserted that hospitals interested in reducing readmission should focus on older adults with more comorbid illness and recent hospitalizations.
AHRQ-funded; HS021068.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Gruber-Baldini AL, Hirshon JM .
Depressive symptoms and hospital readmission in older adults.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2014 Mar;62(3):495-9. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12686..
Keywords: Depression, Elderly, Emergency Department, Hospital Readmissions, Risk