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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 DisplayedCuellar A, Pomeroy JML, Burla S
Quality of antibiotic prescribing in a large direct-to-patient telehealth program: an observational study.
This study looked at the quality of antibiotic prescribing in direct-to-patient (DTP) telehealth visits compared to primary care visits, retail clinics, urgent care, or emergency department (ED). Claims were examined for 2,400,198 visits who were continually enrolled with a large national health insurer during 2016-2017 and treated for acute respiratory infection (ARI), or for women uncomplicated UTI. For streptococcal pharyngitis, the authors further measured whether a culture or rapid Group A Streptococcus test was done. Antibiotic prescription management for ARIs and UTIs was guideline-concordant comparable between televisits and several other settings. Patients with pharyngitis who received antibiotics were less likely to receive rapid Strep testing for televisits compared with primary care, retail clinics, urgent care, and EDs.
AHRQ-funded; HS025163.
Citation: Cuellar A, Pomeroy JML, Burla S .
Quality of antibiotic prescribing in a large direct-to-patient telehealth program: an observational study.
J Gen Intern Med 2022 Sep;37(12):3202-04. doi: 10.1007/s11606-021-07354-8..
Keywords: Antibiotics, Medication, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Practice Patterns
Lee JL, Dy SM, Kravet SJ
Patient satisfaction and provider use of electronic communication: a cross-sectional analysis.
This cross sectional analysis examined provider patterns of communication with patients outside of the clinic setting via cellphone, email and text messaging and the relationship between communication behaviors and patient satisfaction. Among other conclusions, the investigators found that providers who made their email addresses available to patients had significantly higher overall satisfaction scores than those who did not, although there were no statistically significant differences in individual satisfaction domains.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Lee JL, Dy SM, Kravet SJ .
Patient satisfaction and provider use of electronic communication: a cross-sectional analysis.
European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare 2014;5(4)..
Keywords: Communication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Experience, Practice Patterns, Clinician-Patient Communication
Del Fiol G, Workman TE, Gorman PN
Clinical questions raised by clinicians at the point of care: a systematic review.
The researchers conducted a systematic review of studies examining the questions that clinicians raise in the context of patient care decisionmaking. They concluded that clinicians frequently raise questions about patient care in their practice. Although they are effective at finding answers to questions they pursue, roughly half of the questions are never pursued.
AHRQ-funded; HS018352.
Citation: Del Fiol G, Workman TE, Gorman PN .
Clinical questions raised by clinicians at the point of care: a systematic review.
JAMA Intern Med. 2014 May;174(5):710-8. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.368..
Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Decision Making, Health Information Exchange (HIE), Health Information Technology (HIT), Practice Patterns
Armstrong EP, Wang SM, Hines LE
Prescriber perceptions of a near real-time fax alert program for potential drug-drug interactions.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether prescribers thought that near real-time fax alerts for potential drug-drug interactions (PDDIs) were a good way to communicate with them. The researchers found that physician perceptions of the value of the fax alerts were dependent on which combination of drugs was involved.
AHRQ-funded; HS017001
Citation: Armstrong EP, Wang SM, Hines LE .
Prescriber perceptions of a near real-time fax alert program for potential drug-drug interactions.
J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2014 May;20(5):494-500a..
Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Health Information Technology (HIT), Medication, Patient Safety, Practice Patterns