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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedSimianu VV, Fichera A, Bastawrous AL
Number of diverticulitis episodes before resection and factors associated with earlier interventions.
The authors described patterns of episodes of diverticulitis before surgery and factors associated with earlier interventions using inpatient, outpatient, and antibiotic prescription claims. They found that 56.3% of elective resections for uncomplicated diverticulitis occurred after fewer than 3 episodes. Further, they determined that earlier surgery was not explained by younger age, laparoscopy, time between the last 2 episodes preceding surgery, or financial risk-bearing for patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS020025.
Citation: Simianu VV, Fichera A, Bastawrous AL .
Number of diverticulitis episodes before resection and factors associated with earlier interventions.
JAMA Surg 2016 Jul;151(7):604-10. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.5478.
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Keywords: Shared Decision Making, Digestive Disease and Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Utilization, Surgery
Siegel CA, Lofland JH, Naim A
Novel statistical approach to determine inflammatory bowel disease: patients' perspectives on shared decision making.
The aim of this study was to examine patient insights regarding shared decision making among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using novel statistical technology to analyze qualitative data. From the 355 patients surveyed, the researchers identified three unique patient clusters: satisfied, content, and dissatisfied. They concluded that patient perspectives in this study indicate an increased desire for shared decision making in determining an optimal IBD treatment plan.
AHRQ-funded; HS021747.
Citation: Siegel CA, Lofland JH, Naim A .
Novel statistical approach to determine inflammatory bowel disease: patients' perspectives on shared decision making.
Patient 2016 Feb;9(1):79-89. doi: 10.1007/s40271-015-0126-z.
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Keywords: Shared Decision Making, Digestive Disease and Health, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient Experience, Clinician-Patient Communication