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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 DisplayedHuang SS, Septimus E, TR TR
Cost savings of universal decolonization to prevent intensive care unit infection: implications of the REDUCE MRSA trial.
The researchers estimated the incremental effect on healthcare costs associated with targeted decolonization and universal decolonization compared with screening and isolation, which is considered the current standard of care. They found that a strategy of universal decolonization for patients admitted to the ICU would both reduce bloodstream infections and like reduce healthcare costs when compared to other strategies.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000008I; 29032007T.
Citation: Huang SS, Septimus E, TR TR .
Cost savings of universal decolonization to prevent intensive care unit infection: implications of the REDUCE MRSA trial.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Oct;35 Suppl 3:S23-31. doi: 10.1086/677819..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Quality of Care, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Patient Safety
Forrester SH, Hepp Z, Roth JA
Cost-effectiveness of a computerized provider order entry system in improving medication safety ambulatory care.
The study objective was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of computerized provider order entry versus traditional paper-based prescribing in reducing medications errors and adverse drug events in the ambulatory setting of mid-sized medical group. Using a decision-analytic model, the researchers found that the adoption of CPOE in the ambulatory setting provides excellent value for the investment.
AHRQ-funded; HS014739
Citation: Forrester SH, Hepp Z, Roth JA .
Cost-effectiveness of a computerized provider order entry system in improving medication safety ambulatory care.
Value Health. 2014 Jun;17(4):340-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.01.009..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Medical Errors, Medication, Patient Safety, Healthcare Costs, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Prevention
Schweizer ML, Cullen JJ, Perencevich EN
Costs associated with surgical site infections in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
This study evaluated surgical site infections(SSIs) in 1,756 Veterans Administration patients to determine the excess costs associated with total, deep, and superficial SSIs. It found that the highest risk-adjusted costs occurred with deep SSIs and SSIs associated with neurosurgery patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS021992
Citation: Schweizer ML, Cullen JJ, Perencevich EN .
Costs associated with surgical site infections in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
JAMA Surg. 2014 Jun;149(6):575-581. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.4663..
Keywords: Surgery, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Patient Safety, Healthcare Costs
Kronick R, McKinney M
AHRQ Author: Kronick R
Ready to provide evidence for ‘making adjustments’ in Obamacare.
In this interview with Modern Healthcare, Richard Kronick, director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), states that his main objective for AHRQ is to produce evidence to improve the quality, safety, accessibility, and affordability of health care. He discusses several AHRQ programs and places them in the context of changes in the healthcare system triggered by Affordable Care Act.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: Kronick R, McKinney M .
Ready to provide evidence for ‘making adjustments’ in Obamacare.
Mod Healthc. 2014 Jan 6;44(1):28-9..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Quality of Care, Policy, Patient Safety