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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 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedTsai J, Huang M, Rosenheck RA
A randomized controlled trial of video psychoeducation for electroconvulsive therapy in the United States.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective psychiatric treatment that remains largely underutilized. Patient psychoeducation about ECT may improve uptake of this treatment. This randomized controlled trial compared two forms of psychoeducation about ECT: video psychoeducation and an informational brochure. The investigators found that both the video psychoeducation and brochure groups showed significantly more positive perceptions and knowledge about ECT following the intervention, with no significant differences between groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS023000.
Citation: Tsai J, Huang M, Rosenheck RA .
A randomized controlled trial of video psychoeducation for electroconvulsive therapy in the United States.
Psychiatr Serv 2020 Jun;71(6):562-69. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201900448..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Addington EL, Cheung EO, Bassett SM
The MARIGOLD study: feasibility and enhancement of an online intervention to improve emotion regulation in people with elevated depressive symptoms.
This paper described the first two phases of pilot testing of MARIGOLD; MARIGOLD is an online self-guided positive emotion skills intervention for adults with elevated depressive symptoms, along with enhancements to overcome retention and adherence problems reported in previous research. Results suggested that positive emotion skills, plus enhancements for web-based, self-guided delivery, warrant additional study in people with elevated depressive symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Addington EL, Cheung EO, Bassett SM .
The MARIGOLD study: feasibility and enhancement of an online intervention to improve emotion regulation in people with elevated depressive symptoms.
J Affect Disord 2019 Oct 1;257:352-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.07.049..
Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Education: Patient and Caregiver
Parast L, Bardach NS, Burkhart Q
Development of new quality measures for hospital-based care of suicidal youth.
This study researched the value of 4 new quality measures developed to assess hospital-based care for suicidal youth. The four quality measures focused on counseling caregivers about restricting access to lethal means of self-harm, and the benefits and risks of antidepressant medications. They were divided into measures for the emergency department (ED) and inpatient measures. Survey field tests were conducted with caregivers of youth who were admitted to the ED or inpatient care for suicidality at 1 of 2 children’s hospitals between July 2013 and June 2014. Most caregivers did receive counseling about restricting their child’s access to lethal means of self-harm and also reported higher rates of counseling of benefits on antidepressants both in the ED and in the inpatient setting than the risks.
AHRQ-funded; HS020506.
Citation: Parast L, Bardach NS, Burkhart Q .
Development of new quality measures for hospital-based care of suicidal youth.
Acad Pediatr 2018 Apr;18(3):248-55. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2017.09.017..
Keywords: Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), Education: Patient and Caregiver, Emergency Department, Hospitalization, Hospitals, Inpatient Care, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Quality of Care, Quality Measures
Radovic A, Vona PL, Santostefano AM
Smartphone applications for mental health.
This study seeks to characterize apps readily available to smartphone users seeking mental health information and/or support. The most common purported purpose for the 208 apps studied was symptom relief (41 percent) and general mental health education (18 percent). The most frequently mentioned approaches to improving mental health were those that may benefit only milder symptoms such as relaxation (21 percent).
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Radovic A, Vona PL, Santostefano AM .
Smartphone applications for mental health.
Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw 2016 Jul;19(7):465-70. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2015.0619.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Children/Adolescents, Health Information Technology (HIT)