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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedWang SY, Hsu SH, Huang S
Regional practice patterns and racial/ethnic differences in intensity of end-of-life care.
The purpose of this study was to examine whether regional practice patterns impact racial/ethnic differences in intensity of end-of-life care for cancer decedents. The investigators found that there was greater variation in intensity of end-of-life care among Hispanics, Asians, and whites in high-expenditure hospital referral regions (HRRs) than in low-expenditure HRRs.
AHRQ-funded; HS023900.
Citation: Wang SY, Hsu SH, Huang S .
Regional practice patterns and racial/ethnic differences in intensity of end-of-life care.
Health Serv Res 2018 Dec;53(6):4291-309. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12998..
Keywords: Cancer, Palliative Care, Practice Patterns, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Cook B, Creedon T, Wang Y
Examining racial/ethnic differences in patterns of benzodiazepine prescription and misuse.
Electronic health record data from a large healthcare system were used to describe racial/ethnic, sex, and age differences in benzodiazepines (BZD) use and dependence. Among patients with a BZD prescription, the investigators assessed differences in: 1.) the likelihood of subsequently receiving a BZD dependence diagnosis, 2.) the number of BZD prescriptions, 3.) receiving only one BZD prescription, and 4.) receiving 18 or more BZD prescriptions.
AHRQ-funded; HS021486.
Citation: Cook B, Creedon T, Wang Y .
Examining racial/ethnic differences in patterns of benzodiazepine prescription and misuse.
Drug Alcohol Depend 2018 Jun 1;187:29-34. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.02.011..
Keywords: Medication, Practice Patterns, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Substance Abuse