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AHRQ Research Studies
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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 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedShields AD, Vidosh J, Thomson BA
Validation of a simulation-based resuscitation curriculum for maternal cardiac arrest.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy of health care participants completing a simulation-based blended learning training curriculum on managing maternal medical emergencies and maternal cardiac arrest. The study included a formative assessment of the Obstetric Life Support curriculum. The training consisted of self-guided pre-course work and an instructor-led simulation course using a customized low-fidelity simulator. Eighty-five participants consented to participation in the training (out of 88 invited); 77 participants completed the training over eight sessions. The study found that at baseline, less than 50% of participants were able to achieve a passing score on the cognitive assessment. After the course, mean cognitive assessment scores improved by 13 points, from 69.4% at baseline to 82.4% after the course. The researchers observed significant improvements in participant self-efficacy, and 92.6% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the course met its educational objectives.
AHRQ-funded; HS026169.
Citation: Shields AD, Vidosh J, Thomson BA .
Validation of a simulation-based resuscitation curriculum for maternal cardiac arrest.
Obstet Gynecol 2023 Nov 1; 142(5):1189-98. doi: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005349..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Maternal Care, Simulation, Training, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Women
Garrett SB, Walia A, Miller F
Antibias efforts in United States maternity care: a scoping review of the publicly funded health equity intervention pipeline.
Clin Obstet Gynecol 2023 Mar 1; 66(1):110-23. doi: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000761.
AHRQ-funded; HS022241.
Citation: Garrett SB, Walia A, Miller F .
Antibias efforts in United States maternity care: a scoping review of the publicly funded health equity intervention pipeline.
Clin Obstet Gynecol 2023 Mar 1; 66(1):110-23. doi: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000761..
Keywords: Maternal Care, Women, Training, Evidence-Based Practice
Burnett-Zeigler I, Hong S, Waldron EM
A mindfulness-based intervention for low-income African American women with depressive symptoms delivered by an experienced instructor versus a novice instructor.
The authors piloted a streamlined mindfulness teacher training protocol for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) staff. They also examined the distribution and variability of psychologic outcomes for participants in groups led by an experienced instructor compared to a FQHC staff instructor who received the streamlined training. They concluded that preliminary data indicate that health care staff who receive streamlined training to deliver mindfulness-based interventions have comparable outcomes as experienced instructors.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Burnett-Zeigler I, Hong S, Waldron EM .
A mindfulness-based intervention for low-income African American women with depressive symptoms delivered by an experienced instructor versus a novice instructor.
J Altern Complement Med 2019 Jul;25(7):699-708. doi: 10.1089/acm.2018.0393..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Comparative Effectiveness, Depression, Low-Income, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Vulnerable Populations, Training, Women
Kahwati LC, Sorensen AV, Teixeira-Poit S
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Safety Program for Perinatal Care.
The purpose of this study was to describe the Safety Program for Perinatal Care (SPPC) implementation experience and evaluate the short-term impact on labor and delivery (L&D) unit patient safety culture, processes, and adverse events. SPPC implementation by L&D units were supported sing a program toolkit, trainings, and technical assistance. Researchers then evaluated the program using a pre-post, mixed-methods design. Changes in safety and quality were measured using the Modified Adverse Outcome Index (MAOI) and other perinatal care indicators. Findings showed that SPPC had a favorable impact on unit patient safety culture and processes, but mixed short-term impact on maternal and neonatal adverse events.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 2902010000241.
Citation: Kahwati LC, Sorensen AV, Teixeira-Poit S .
Impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Safety Program for Perinatal Care.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2019 Apr;45(4):231-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.11.002..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Communication, Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), Labor and Delivery, Maternal Care, Newborns/Infants, Outcomes, Patient Safety, Pregnancy, Simulation, Surveys on Patient Safety Culture, Teams, TeamSTEPPS, Training, Women
Andrews SE, Alston MJ, Allshouse AA
Does the number of forceps deliveries performed in residency predict use in practice?
The researchers aimed to determine whether a threshold number of forceps deliveries in residency predicts use of forceps in independent practice. They concluded that, although exceeding 13 forceps deliveries made it highly likely that obstetricians would use them in practice, further study is necessary to set goals for a number of resident forceps deliveries that translate into use in practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS022143.
Citation: Andrews SE, Alston MJ, Allshouse AA .
Does the number of forceps deliveries performed in residency predict use in practice?
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015 Jul;213(1):93.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.03.025..
Keywords: Labor and Delivery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Practice Patterns, Training, Women
Marshall NE, Vanderhoeven J, Eden KB
Impact of simulation and team training on postpartum hemorrhage management in non-academic centers.
The researchers conducted a multi-center study to evaluate in situ simulation and team training for postpartum hemorrhage management (PPH) among experienced clinical teams in non-academic hospitals in urban and rural communities. They found that team training significantly improved response times in the management of PPH, including the recognition of PPH, time to administer first medication, performance of uterine massage and time to administer second medication.
AHRQ-funded; HS015800; HS016673.
Citation: Marshall NE, Vanderhoeven J, Eden KB .
Impact of simulation and team training on postpartum hemorrhage management in non-academic centers.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2015 Mar;28(5):495-9. doi: 10.3109/14767058.2014.923393..
Keywords: Training, Patient Safety, Labor and Delivery, Women