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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedTanabe P, Blewer AL, Bonnabeau E
Dissemination of evidence-based recommendations for sickle cell disease to primary care and emergency department providers in North Carolina: a cost benefit analysis.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition affecting primarily individuals of African descent, who happen to be disproportionately impacted by poverty and who lack access to health care. Many providers do not feel prepared to care for individuals with SCD, despite the existence of evidence-based guidelines. The authors report the development of a SCD toolbox and the dissemination process to primary care and emergency department (ED) providers in North Carolina (NC). They report the effect of this dissemination on health-care utilization, cost of care, and overall cost-benefit.
AHRQ-funded; HS024501.
Citation: Tanabe P, Blewer AL, Bonnabeau E .
Dissemination of evidence-based recommendations for sickle cell disease to primary care and emergency department providers in North Carolina: a cost benefit analysis.
J Health Econ Outcomes Res 2021 Apr 1;8(1):18-28. doi: 10.36469/jheor.2021.21535..
Keywords: Sickle Cell Disease, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Primary Care, Emergency Department, Tools & Toolkits
Simon KC, Munson R, Ong A
Design and implementation of structured clinical documentation support tools for treating stroke patients.
This article describes the development of a customized structured clinical documentation toolkit that standardizes patient data collection to conform to Best Practices for treating patients with stroke. The toolkit collects demographic information for patients, relevant score test measures, and information on disability, treatment, and outcomes. Basic descriptive data gathered via the toolkits is provided and their utility in collecting patient data in a manner that supports both quality clinical care and research initiatives demonstrated. Quality improvement projects and current research initiatives using the toolkit are also discussed.
AHRQ-funded; HS024057.
Citation: Simon KC, Munson R, Ong A .
Design and implementation of structured clinical documentation support tools for treating stroke patients.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2019 May;28(5):1229-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2019.01.011..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Health Information Technology (HIT), Stroke, Tools & Toolkits
Tjia J, Field T, Mazor K
Dissemination of evidence-based antipsychotic prescribing guidelines to nursing homes: a cluster randomized trial.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of efforts to translate and disseminate evidence-based guidelines about atypical antipsychotic use to nursing homes (NHs). It found that RE-AIM indicators suggest some success in disseminating the toolkit and differences in reach, adoption, and implementation according to dissemination strategy but no measurable effect on antipsychotic prescribing trends.
AHRQ-funded; HS019351.
Citation: Tjia J, Field T, Mazor K .
Dissemination of evidence-based antipsychotic prescribing guidelines to nursing homes: a cluster randomized trial.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2015 Jul;63(7):1289-98. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13488..
Keywords: Communication, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Long-Term Care, Medication, Nursing Homes, Practice Patterns, Tools & Toolkits, Implementation