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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedShah S, Xian Y, Olson DM
Home-time is a patient-centered outcome variable for stroke: an executive summary.
An outcome measure to assess functional recovery after stroke that is easily obtainable and meaningful to the patient can be very useful for assessing risks and benefits of therapeutic strategies. Home-time, which is defined as the total number of days spent alive by the patient at home, outside healthcare institutions after discharge from an index stroke event, is such a measure, and is discussed in this paper.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Shah S, Xian Y, Olson DM .
Home-time is a patient-centered outcome variable for stroke: an executive summary.
J Neurosci Nurs 2019 Jun;51(3):110-12. doi: 10.1097/jnn.0000000000000437..
Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Stroke, Cardiovascular Conditions, Outcomes
Borre ED, Goode A, Raitz G
Predicting thromboembolic and bleeding event risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a systematic review.
This systematic review compared the strength of tools to predict stroke and bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) taking blood thinners. Sixty-one studies were found to predict thromboembolic risk and 38 to predict bleeding risk.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500004I.
Citation: Borre ED, Goode A, Raitz G .
Predicting thromboembolic and bleeding event risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a systematic review.
Thromb Haemost 2018 Dec;118(12):2171-87. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1675400..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Stroke, Blood Clots, Blood Thinners, Medication, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Risk, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice
Regenhardt RW, Mecca AP, Flavin SA
Delays in the air or ground transfer of patients for endovascular thrombectomy.
This study’s objective was to examine associations between transfer time, modes of transfer, endovascular therapy (ET), and outcomes within a hub-and-spoke telestroke network. Results showed an association between longer transfer time and decreased likelihood of undergoing ET. Nocturnal transfers were associated with a substantial delay relative to daytime transfers. In contrast, delivery of tPA was not associated with delays, underscoring the impact of effective protocols at spoke hospitals. More efficient transfer may enable higher ET treatment rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS024561.
Citation: Regenhardt RW, Mecca AP, Flavin SA .
Delays in the air or ground transfer of patients for endovascular thrombectomy.
Stroke 2018 Jun;49(6):1419-25. doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.020618.
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Keywords: Health Services Research (HSR), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Telehealth, Transitions of Care, Stroke
Krishnan S, Pappadis MR, Weller SC
Patient-centered mobility outcome preferences according to individuals with stroke and caregivers: a qualitative analysis.
This study explored the mobility-related preferences among stroke survivors and caregivers following post-acute rehabilitation at inpatient or skilled nursing facilities. Frequently mentioned outcome preferences by survivors were ability to walk (88 percent), move, and balance. They also wanted to acquire assistive devices to move independently. Caregivers were concerned with the survivor's safety and wanted them to drive (53 percent), prevent falls, have home accommodations, and transfer independently.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134; HS024711.
Citation: Krishnan S, Pappadis MR, Weller SC .
Patient-centered mobility outcome preferences according to individuals with stroke and caregivers: a qualitative analysis.
Disabil Rehabil 2018 Jun;40(12):1401-09. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1297855.
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Keywords: Caregiving, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Safety, Rehabilitation, Stroke
Fudim M, Liu PR, Shrader P
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism in patients with atrial fibrillation: findings from the ORBIT-AF (Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation) registry.
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) therapy may be beneficial to patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but little is known about their use in patients with AF and subsequent outcomes. In order to better understand MRA use and subsequent outcomes, the investigators performed a retrospective cohort study of the contemporary ORBIT-AF (Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation) registry.
AHRQ-funded; HS021092.
Citation: Fudim M, Liu PR, Shrader P .
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism in patients with atrial fibrillation: findings from the ORBIT-AF (Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation) registry.
J Am Heart Assoc 2018 Apr 13;7(8). doi: 10.1161/jaha.117.007987..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Evidence-Based Practice, Heart Disease and Health, Medication, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention, Registries, Stroke