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AHRQ Author: Fan T
Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
This case study of a 24-year-old cisgender woman presents three questions with answers concerning USPSTF recommendations about sexually transmitted infections and counseling.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Palma M .
Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Nov 15;102(10):623-24..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Sexual Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Prevention, Case Study, Guidelines
Hextrum S, Minhas JS, Liotta EM
Hypocapnia, ischemic lesions, and outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage.
This research evaluated the relationship between early pCO(2) changes, ischemic lesions and outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This observational cohort study ran from 2006 to 2019. Arterial blood gas (ABG) measurements and mechanical ventilation settings in the first 72 hours after admission were collected. ABG data was analyzed from 220 patients. Hyperventilation occurred in 52 (28%) of cases and was not associated with clinical severity. Lower initial pCO(2) was associated with greater risk of in-hospital death. MRI images from 33 patients was used to measure the risk of developing ischemic lesions with lower pCO(2). Lower pCO(2) was also associated with a higher risk, except in patients with low initial systolic blood pressure.
AHRQ-funded; HS023437.
Citation: Hextrum S, Minhas JS, Liotta EM .
Hypocapnia, ischemic lesions, and outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage.
J Neurol Sci 2020 Nov 15;418:117139. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.117139..
Keywords: Stroke, Cardiovascular Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practice
Chambers EC, Heller C, Fiori K
Chronic pediatric health conditions among youth living in public housing and receiving care in a large hospital system in Bronx, NY.
This study compared the prevalence of chronic pediatric health conditions for youth in public housing with youth not in public housing using clinical electronic health record (EHR) and housing data. Findings showed that disparities in health conditions among youth in public housing were more common in early adolescence: asthma, obesity, depression/anxiety, and behavioral disorders. Chronic pediatric conditions like asthma and obesity that lead to significant morbidity into adulthood are more common among youth living in public housing; however, this pattern is not consistent across all chronic conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS026396.
Citation: Chambers EC, Heller C, Fiori K .
Chronic pediatric health conditions among youth living in public housing and receiving care in a large hospital system in Bronx, NY.
Glob Pediatr Health 2020 Nov 11;7:2333794x20971164. doi: 10.1177/2333794x20971164..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Vulnerable Populations, Chronic Conditions, Urban Health
Makam AN, Nguyen OK, Miller ME
Comparative effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital versus skilled nursing facility transfer.
This study compared the effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) use versus skilled nursing facility (SNF) transfer after hospitalization. Medicare claims linked to electronic health record (EHR) data from six Texas hospitals between 2009 and 2010 were used to conduct a retrospective cohort study of hospitalized patients transferred to either an LTACH or SNF and followed for one year. Out of 3505 patients, 18% were transferred to an LTACH and overall were younger, less likely to be female, and white, but sicker than transfers to an SNF. Patients transferred to an LTACH were less likely to survive (59 vs. 65%) or recover (62.5 vs 66%). Adjusting for demographic and clinical confounders found in Medicare claims and EHR data, transfer location was not significantly associated with differences in mortality but was associated with greater Medicare spending.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Makam AN, Nguyen OK, Miller ME .
Comparative effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital versus skilled nursing facility transfer.
BMC Health Serv Res 2020 Nov 11;20(1):1032. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05847-6..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Long-Term Care, Elderly, Medicare, Transitions of Care, Nursing Homes, Hospitals
Sangha R, Bossick A, Su WK
A prospective study of patterns of regret in the year after hysterectomy.
This study sought to identify patterns of self-reported regret after hysterectomy. Women undergoing hysterectomy for a benign indication were recruited in the 2 weeks prior to surgery. The investigators concluded that for some women, decisional regret may worsen after hysterectomy. They suggest that future studies that identify factors strongly associated with self-reported regret could lead to improved counseling about postsurgical expectations.
AHRQ-funded; HS022417.
Citation: Sangha R, Bossick A, Su WK .
A prospective study of patterns of regret in the year after hysterectomy.
J Patient Cent Res Rev 2020 Fall;7(4):329-36..
Keywords: Women, Surgery
Ellis AG, Iskandar R, Schmid CH
Active learning for efficiently training emulators of computationally expensive mathematical models.
The authors described a self-terminating active learning algorithm to efficiently develop emulators tailored to a specific emulation task and compared it with algorithms that optimize geometric criteria and other active learning algorithms. They found that the proposed algorithm attained satisfactory performance in all analyses, had smaller variability than the treed Gaussian Processes, and, on average, had similar or better performance as the treed Gaussian Processes in six out of seven benchmark functions and in the prostate cancer model.
AHRQ-funded; HS024653.
Citation: Ellis AG, Iskandar R, Schmid CH .
Active learning for efficiently training emulators of computationally expensive mathematical models.
Stat Med 2020 Nov 10;39(25):3521-48. doi: 10.1002/sim.8679..
Keywords: Simulation
Edwards GC, Shipe ME, Smith L
Exploring patient willingness to accept hepatitis C-infected kidneys for transplantation.
The objective of this study was to explore patient willingness to accept a kidney from Hepatitis C virus-infected donors compared to donors with active intravenous drug use and donors with longstanding diabetes and hypertension. Using electronic surveys, results showed that utilization of kidneys from Hepatitis C virus-infected donors to expand the donor pool appeared to be an acceptable option to patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Edwards GC, Shipe ME, Smith L .
Exploring patient willingness to accept hepatitis C-infected kidneys for transplantation.
BMC Nephrol 2020 Nov 10;21(1):473. doi: 10.1186/s12882-020-02114-y..
Keywords: Hepatitis, Kidney Disease and Health, Transplantation
Gartlehner G, Vander Schaaf EB, Orr C
Gartlehner G, Vander Schaaf EB, Orr C, Kennedy SM, Clark R, Viswanathan M. Screening for hypertension in children and adolescents: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This paper is an evidence update that accompanies the final recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on screening and treatment of hypertension in childhood and adolescence. The update confirmed the previous update that the evidence is inconclusive whether the diagnostic accuracy of blood pressure measurements is adequate for screening asymptomatic children and adolescents in primary care. Forty-two studies from 43 publications were included in the final review.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I.
Citation: Gartlehner G, Vander Schaaf EB, Orr C .
Gartlehner G, Vander Schaaf EB, Orr C, Kennedy SM, Clark R, Viswanathan M. Screening for hypertension in children and adolescents: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Nov 10;324(18):1884-95. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.11119..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Blood Pressure, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention, Cardiovascular Conditions
Romman AN, Hsu CM, Chou LN
Opioid prescribing to Medicare Part D enrollees, 2013-2017: shifting responsibility to pain management providers.
This study looked at trends in opioid prescribing frequency to Medicare Part D enrollees from 2013 to 2017 by medical specialty and provider type. The authors analyzed opioid claims and prescribing trends for specialties accounting for ≥1% of all opioid claims. Pain management specialists increased Medicare Part D opioid claims by 27.3% to 1,140 mean claims per provider in 2017. Physical medicine and rehabilitation providers increased claims by 16.9% to 511 mean claims per provider in 2017. All other medical specialties decreased opioid claims during this period, with emergency medicine decreasing the most (-19.9%) and orthopedic surgery (-16%) dropping opioid claims the most of all the other specialties. Overall physician decrease was -5.2%. However opioid claims among dentists (+5.6%) and nonphysician providers (+10.2%) increased during this period.
AHRQ-funded; HS020642.
Citation: Romman AN, Hsu CM, Chou LN .
Opioid prescribing to Medicare Part D enrollees, 2013-2017: shifting responsibility to pain management providers.
Pain Med 2020 Nov 7;21(7):1400-07. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz344..
Keywords: Elderly, Opioids, Medication, Medicare, Pain, Chronic Conditions, Practice Patterns
Guo F, Lin YL, Raji M
Processes and outcomes of diabetes mellitus care by different types of team primary care models.
This study compared processes and outcomes of care provided to older patients with diabetes by primary care teams composed of only primary care physicians (PCPs) versus team care that included nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs). The authors studied 3,524 primary care practices identified via social network analysis and 306,741 patients aged 66 and older diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in or before 2015 from Medicare data. Outcomes looked for was more adherence to guideline-recommended care including eye examination, hemoglobin A1c test, and nephropathy monitoring. Preventable hospitalizations and high-risk medication prescribing rates were also measured. Patients in the team care practices received more guideline-recommended diabetes care than patients in PCP only teams. Patients in team care practices had a slightly higher likelihood of being prescribed high-risk medications. The likelihood of preventable hospitalizations was similar among all types of practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS020642.
Citation: Guo F, Lin YL, Raji M .
Processes and outcomes of diabetes mellitus care by different types of team primary care models.
PLoS One 2020 Nov 5;15(11):e0241516. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241516..
Keywords: Elderly, Teams, Primary Care: Models of Care, Healthcare Delivery, Outcomes, Care Coordination, Practice Patterns
Orloff JN, Touhamy SH, Truong W
Trial of restarting and tolerating metformin (TreatMet).
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, n-of-1 crossover study assessed whether metformin's side effects are reproducible in patients with a history of metformin intolerance. Participants completed up to four cycles of 2 weeks of metformin exposure and 2 weeks of placebo exposure. Participants completed surveys based on the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale and the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication.
AHRQ-funded; HS023898.
Citation: Orloff JN, Touhamy SH, Truong W .
Trial of restarting and tolerating metformin (TreatMet).
Diabetes Obes Metab 2020 Nov;22(11):2189-92. doi: 10.1111/dom.14137..
Keywords: Medication, Digestive Disease and Health, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions
Synhorst DC, Hall M, Harris M
Hospital observation status and readmission rates.
In several states, payers penalize hospitals when an inpatient readmission follows an inpatient stay. Observation stays are typically excluded from readmission calculations. Previous studies suggest inconsistent use of observation designations across hospitals. In this study, the investigators sought to describe variation in observation stays and examine the impact of inclusion of observation stays on readmission metrics.
AHRQ-funded; HS024735.
Citation: Synhorst DC, Hall M, Harris M .
Hospital observation status and readmission rates.
Pediatrics 2020 Nov;146(5). doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-003954..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitalization, Hospitals
Salmasian H, Blanchfield BB, Joyce K
Association of display of patient photographs in the electronic health record with wrong-patient order entry errors.
Wrong-patient order entry (WPOE) errors have a high potential for harm; these errors are particularly frequent wherever workflows are complex and multitasking and interruptions are common, such as in the emergency department (ED). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the use of noninterruptive display of patient photographs in the banner of the electronic health record (EHR) is associated with a decreased rate of WPOE errors.
AHRQ-funded; HS024713.
Citation: Salmasian H, Blanchfield BB, Joyce K .
Association of display of patient photographs in the electronic health record with wrong-patient order entry errors.
AMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2019652. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.19652..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Medical Errors, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events, Medication, Medication: Safety, Patient Safety, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Bowman JA, Nuño M, Jurkovich GJ
Association of hospital-level intensive care unit use and outcomes in older patients with isolated rib fractures.
Researchers characterized interhospital variability in intensive care unit (ICU) vs non-ICU admission of older patients with isolated rib fractures and evaluated whether greater hospital-level use of ICU admission is associated with improved outcomes. This study included trauma patients who were admitted to trauma centers participating in the National Trauma Data Bank. The researchers found that admission location of older patients with isolated rib fractures was variable across hospitals, but hospitalization at a center with greater ICU use was associated with improved outcomes. They recommended that hospitals with low ICU use admit more such patients to an ICU.
AHRQ-funded; HS022236.
Citation: Bowman JA, Nuño M, Jurkovich GJ .
Association of hospital-level intensive care unit use and outcomes in older patients with isolated rib fractures.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2026500. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.26500..
Keywords: Elderly, Injuries and Wounds, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Hospitals, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Mortality
Geissler K, Ranchoff BL, Cooper MI
Association of insurance status with provision of recommended services during comprehensive postpartum visits.
Investigators examined rates of recommended services during the comprehensive postpartum visits and differences by insurance type. Data was taken from annual National Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys. Their findings suggested that receipt of recommended services during comprehensive postpartum visits was less than 50% for most services and was similar across insurance types. These findings underscored the importance of efforts to reconceptualize postpartum care to ensure that women have access to a range of supports to manage their health during this sensitive period.
AHRQ-funded; HS025515.
Citation: Geissler K, Ranchoff BL, Cooper MI .
Association of insurance status with provision of recommended services during comprehensive postpartum visits.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2025095. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25095..
Keywords: Maternal Care, Pregnancy, Women, Health Insurance, Access to Care, Healthcare Utilization
Yang J, Wang L, Phadke
Development and validation of a deep learning model for detection of allergic reactions using safety event reports across hospitals,
Although critical to patient safety, health care-related allergic reactions are challenging to identify and monitor. The purpose of this study was to develop a deep learning model to identify allergic reactions in the free-text narrative of hospital safety reports and evaluate its generalizability, efficiency, productivity, and interpretability. The investigators concluded that their study showed that a deep learning model could accurately and efficiently identify allergic reactions using free-text narratives written by a variety of health care professionals.
AHRQ-funded; HS025375.
Citation: Yang J, Wang L, Phadke .
Development and validation of a deep learning model for detection of allergic reactions using safety event reports across hospitals,
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2022836. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.22836..
Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Safety
Dykes PC, Burns Z, Adelman J
Evaluation of a patient-centered fall-prevention tool kit to reduce falls and injuries: a nonrandomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to assess whether a fall-prevention tool kit that engages patients and families in the fall-prevention process throughout hospitalization is associated with reduced falls and injurious falls. Findings showed that, in this nonrandomized controlled trial, implementation of a fall-prevention tool kit was associated with a significant reduction in falls and related injuries. A patient-care team partnership appeared to be beneficial for prevention of falls and fall-related injuries.
AHRQ-funded; HS023535.
Citation: Dykes PC, Burns Z, Adelman J .
Evaluation of a patient-centered fall-prevention tool kit to reduce falls and injuries: a nonrandomized controlled trial.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2025889. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25889..
Keywords: Falls, Injuries and Wounds, Prevention, Tools & Toolkits, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Hospitalization, Hospitals
Ibrahim AM, Nuliyalu U, Lawton EJ
Evaluation of US hospital episode spending for acute inpatient conditions after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
This study evaluated the association between enactment of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reforms and 30-day price standardized hospital episode spending for Medicare patients. Reforms to reduce spending were targeted to acute care hospitals and often focused on specific diagnoses such as acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia. The policy evaluation included index discharges between January 2008 and August 31, 2015 from a random 20% sample of Medicare beneficiaries. Three different estimation approaches were used to evaluate the association between reforms and episode spending: difference-in-difference (DID) analysis among acute care hospitals; a DID analysis comparing acute care hospitals and critical care hospitals; and a generalized synthetic control analysis, comparing acute care and critical access hospitals. A total of 7,634,242 index discharges were included. All 3 approaches found that ACA-associated spending reforms were associated with a significant reduction in episode spending.
AHRQ-funded; HS024525; HS024728.
Citation: Ibrahim AM, Nuliyalu U, Lawton EJ .
Evaluation of US hospital episode spending for acute inpatient conditions after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2023926. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.23926..
Keywords: Elderly, Policy, Hospitals, Medicare, Healthcare Costs
Ehlers AP, Vitous CA, Sales A
Exploration of factors associated with surgeon deviation from practice guidelines for management of inguinal hernias.
Investigators explored factors associated with surgeon choice of approach (minimally invasive vs open) in inguinal hernia repair as a tool to gain an understanding of guideline-discordant care. They found that decision-making for the approach to inguinal hernia repair was largely influenced by surgeon preference and access to resources rather than patient factors. Although a one-size-fits-all approach is not recommended, the operative approach should ideally be informed by patient factors, including hernia characteristics. They recommended addressing surgeon preference and available resources with a clinician-facing decision aid to provide an opportunity to optimize care for patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
AHRQ-funded; HS025778.
Citation: Ehlers AP, Vitous CA, Sales A .
Exploration of factors associated with surgeon deviation from practice guidelines for management of inguinal hernias.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2023684. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.23684..
Keywords: Surgery, Guidelines, Provider: Physician, Provider, Decision Making, Evidence-Based Practice
Mogul DB, Bowring MG, Lau J
Role for social media in pediatric liver disease: caregiver and provider perspectives.
This study examined the role of social media for caregivers of children with liver disease. A survey of caregivers was conducted as well as a survey of healthcare providers to understand the perceived benefits and harms of participation. Among 138 caregivers of children with liver disease, 97.8% agreed social media was a good place to learn and share patient experiences, and 88% agreed it was a good source of general information. Only 3% indicated they would use the information to change care without telling their provider. Among 217 healthcare providers, 55% believed social media may lead caregivers to change care management without telling their healthcare team.
AHRQ-funded; HS023876.
Citation: Mogul DB, Bowring MG, Lau J .
Role for social media in pediatric liver disease: caregiver and provider perspectives.
Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr 2020 Nov;23(6):548-57. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2020.23.6.548..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Social Media, Caregiving
Dalton VK, Moniz MH, Bailey MJ
Trends in birth rates after elimination of cost sharing for contraception by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Researchers evaluated changes in birth rates by income level among commercially insured women before (2008-2013) and after (2014-2018) the elimination of cost sharing for contraception under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The analytic sample included over 4.5 million women enrolled in 47,721 health plans. In this cross-sectional study, the researchers found that the elimination of cost sharing for contraception under the ACA was associated with improvements in contraceptive method prescription fills and a decrease in births among commercially insured women. Women with low income had more precipitous decreases than women with higher income, suggesting that enhanced access to contraception may address well-documented income-related disparities in unintended birth rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS025465; HS023784.
Citation: Dalton VK, Moniz MH, Bailey MJ .
Trends in birth rates after elimination of cost sharing for contraception by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2024398. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.24398..
Keywords: Policy, Health Insurance, Women, Healthcare Costs, Pregnancy, Sexual Health
Odlum M, Moise N, Kronish IM
Trends in poor health indicators among Black and Hispanic middle-aged and older adults in the United States, 1999-2018.
This study used records extracted from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to determine which health indicators have improved or became worse among Black and Hispanic middle-aged (45 and older) adults compared to Whites from 1999 to 2018. This data is required by the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000. A sample included of 4,856,326 participants, of them 60.9% women, mean age 60.4. During the last 20 years, Black adults showed an overall decrease showing improvement in uninsured status and physical inactivity while showing an overall increase in hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and stroke, and also the same increases and decreases in the Black-White gap. Hispanic adults showed improvement in physical inactivity and perceived poor health, while they showed overall deterioration in hypertension and diabetes. The Hispanic-White gap improved in coronary heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, asthma, arthritis, depression and physical inactivity while it increased for diabetes, hypertension, and uninsured status.
AHRQ-funded; HS025198.
Citation: Odlum M, Moise N, Kronish IM .
Trends in poor health indicators among Black and Hispanic middle-aged and older adults in the United States, 1999-2018.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2025134. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25134..
Keywords: Elderly, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Disparities, Health Status, Health Insurance, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Chronic Conditions
Mentias A, Briasoulis A, Vaughan Sarrazin MS
Trends, perioperative adverse events, and survival of patients with left ventricular assist devices undergoing noncardiac surgery.
This longitudinal cohort study examined outcomes of noncardiac surgery (NCS) in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). This study examined patients enrolled in Medicare who had undergone durable LVAD implantation from January 2012 to November 2017 with follow-up through December 2017. Primary outcome after NCS was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), defined as in-hospital or 30-day all-cause mortality, ischemic stroke, or intracerebral hemorrhage. Of the 8118 patients with LVAD, 1326 underwent NCS with 75.4% emergent or urgent, and 24.6% elective. Both elective and urgent or emergent NCS was associated with higher mortality early and late compared with patients with LVAD who did not undergo NCS.
AHRQ-funded; HS023104.
Citation: Mentias A, Briasoulis A, Vaughan Sarrazin MS .
Trends, perioperative adverse events, and survival of patients with left ventricular assist devices undergoing noncardiac surgery.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Nov 2;3(11):e2025118. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25118..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Surgery, Medical Devices, Chronic Conditions, Outcomes, Adverse Events
Pantell MS, Adler-Milstein J, Wang MD
A call for social informatics.
This article discusses the emergence of a new subfield of health informatics, focused on the application of information technologies to capture and apply social data in conjunction with health data to advance individual and population health. Many professional organizations have endorsed screening for social determinants of health (SDOH), and the US Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has recommended increased capacity of health information technology to integrate and support use of SDOH in clinical settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS026383.
Citation: Pantell MS, Adler-Milstein J, Wang MD .
A call for social informatics.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2020 Nov;27(11):1798-801. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocaa175..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Social Determinants of Health
Kemme S, Sundaram SS, Curtis DJ
A community divided: post-transplant live vaccine practices among Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT) centers.
The goal of this study was to assess current post-transplant live vaccine practices at individual pediatric liver transplant centers following the updated AST guidelines. Using email surveys with a 93% response rate, findings showed that only 29% of centers offered live vaccines post-transplant, with each center using different eligibility criteria for live vaccines. The main reasons for a center not offering post-transplant live vaccines were safety concerns and inability to reach group consensus.
AHRQ-funded; HS026510.
Citation: Kemme S, Sundaram SS, Curtis DJ .
A community divided: post-transplant live vaccine practices among Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT) centers.
Pediatr Transplant 2020 Aug 26:e13804. doi: 10.1111/petr.13804..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Transplantation, Surgery, Vaccination, Practice Patterns