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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedSimianu VV, Bastawrous AL, Farrokhi ET
Addressing the appropriateness of elective colon resection for diverticulitis: a report from the SCOAP CERTAIN collaborative.
The aim of this study was to assess the clinician-reported indications for elective colectomy and describe trends in the number of prior episodes of diverticulitis. It found an increase in the proportion of cases that met expert-established guidelines for appropriate surgery, but nearly 1 in 3 still do not meet established criteria.
AHRQ-funded; HS020025
Citation: Simianu VV, Bastawrous AL, Farrokhi ET .
Addressing the appropriateness of elective colon resection for diverticulitis: a report from the SCOAP CERTAIN collaborative.
Ann Surg. 2014 Sep;260(3):533-8; discussion 38-9. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000894..
Keywords: Decision Making, Surgery, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines
Tang DH, Warholak TL, Hines LE
Evaluation of Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) Committee member knowledge, attitudes and ability regarding the use of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in health care decision-making.
This study was conducted to evaluate changes in CER knowledge, attitudes, and ability among Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee members and support staff after attending a tailored educational program. It found that the CER educational program was effective in increasing participants’ CER knowledge and self-perceived ability to evaluate relevant evidence.
AHRQ-funded; HS019220.
Citation: Tang DH, Warholak TL, Hines LE .
Evaluation of Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) Committee member knowledge, attitudes and ability regarding the use of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in health care decision-making.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2014 Sep-Oct;10(5):768-80. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.11.008..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Decision Making, Evidence-Based Practice