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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 DisplayedTjia 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
Shoemaker SJ, Staub-DeLong L, Wasserman M
Factors affecting adoption and implementation of AHRQ health literacy tools in pharmacies.
The purpose of this study is to understand the facilitators and barriers to the adoption and implementation of AHRQ’s health literacy tools, particularly a tool to assess a pharmacy’s health literacy practices. The study found facilitators including awareness of health literacy, a culture of innovation, and a change champion. It also identified barriers such as lack of leadership support and limited staff time.
AHRQ-funded; 290200600011I
Citation: Shoemaker SJ, Staub-DeLong L, Wasserman M .
Factors affecting adoption and implementation of AHRQ health literacy tools in pharmacies.
Res Social Adm Pharm. 2013 Sep-Oct;9(5):553-63. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.05.003..
Keywords: Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Practice Patterns, Tools & Toolkits, Medication
Pohl JM, Nath R, Zheng K
Use of a comprehensive patient safety tool in primary care practices.
This article describes experiences with the use of the Physician Practice Patient Safety Assessment tool in six safety net practices—three of which were primary care nurse-managed health centers and three were physician-led federally qualified health centers. The authors concluded that this tool has enormous relevance for primary care settings, especially those preparing themselves for patient-centered medical home status and meaningful use.
AHRQ-funded; HS017191.
Citation: Pohl JM, Nath R, Zheng K .
Use of a comprehensive patient safety tool in primary care practices.
J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2013 Aug;25(8):415-8. doi: 10.1111/1745-7599.12021..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Primary Care, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Practice Patterns, Tools & Toolkits