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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedDi Tosto G, McAlearney AS, Fareed N
Metrics for outpatient portal use based on log file analysis: algorithm development.
This study’s goal was to document the functionality of an outpatient portal in the context of outpatient care by mining portal usage data and to provide insights into how patients use this tool. The authors developed a taxonomy of functions and actions and computed analytic metrics, including frequency and comprehensiveness of use. They found that function use was comprehensive at the patient level, while each session was instead limited to the use of one specific function. They hope to promote the replicability of their study at other institutions and to contribute to the establishment of best practices that can facilitate the adoption of behavioral metrics that enable the measurement of patient engagement based on the outpatient portal use.
AHRQ-funded; HS024091; HS024349; HS024379.
Citation: Di Tosto G, McAlearney AS, Fareed N .
Metrics for outpatient portal use based on log file analysis: algorithm development.
J Med Internet Res 2020 Jun 12;22(6):e16849. doi: 10.2196/16849..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Health Services Research (HSR), Research Methodologies
Manojlovich M, Bedard L, Griggs JJ
Facilitators and barriers to recruiting ambulatory oncology practices into a large multisite study: mixed methods study.
The authors of this article aimed to describe the facilitators and barriers to recruiting ambulatory oncology practices into a large multisite study. They used a mixed methods design and 4 domains of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to describe facilitators and barriers to recruitment. They identified numerous recruitment barriers and facilitators and devised strategies to enhance recruitment efforts. They concluded that researchers and clinicians can partner effectively to design and implement research protocols that ultimately benefit patients who are increasingly seeking care in ambulatory practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS024914.
Citation: Manojlovich M, Bedard L, Griggs JJ .
Facilitators and barriers to recruiting ambulatory oncology practices into a large multisite study: mixed methods study.
JMIR Cancer 2020 Apr 20;6(1):e14476. doi: 10.2196/14476..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Health Services Research (HSR), Research Methodologies
Shah PD, Marciniak MW, Golden SD
Pharmacies versus doctors' offices for adolescent vaccination.
This study sought to understand the relative advantage of pharmacies compared to doctors' offices for delivering HPV vaccination to adolescents. The authors concluded that to be more appealing to parents as HPV vaccine providers, pharmacy providers within community and hospital settings should build on their relative advantage with respect to accessibility and enhance their appeal of their healthcare environment.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Shah PD, Marciniak MW, Golden SD .
Pharmacies versus doctors' offices for adolescent vaccination.
Vaccine 2018 Jun 7;36(24):3453-59. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.04.088..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Health Services Research (HSR), Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Provider: Pharmacist, Vaccination
Martsolf G, Fingar KR, Coffey R
AHRQ Author: Elixhauser A
Association between the opening of retail clinics and low-acuity emergency department visits.
This study assessed whether the opening of retail clinics near emergency departments (ED) is associated with decreased ED utilization for low-acuity conditions. It concluded that with increased patient demand resulting from the expansion of health insurance coverage, retail clinics may emerge as an important care location, but to date, they have not been associated with a meaningful reduction in low-acuity ED visits.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Martsolf G, Fingar KR, Coffey R .
Association between the opening of retail clinics and low-acuity emergency department visits.
Ann Emerg Med 2017 Apr;69(4):397-403.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.462.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Healthcare Utilization, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Health Services Research (HSR), Ambulatory Care and Surgery
Hollingsworth JM, Funk RJ, Owen-Smith J
Assessing the reach of health reform to outpatient surgery with social network analysis.
The researchers used the tools of social network analysis to assess the proportion of outpatient surgery currently delivered in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) that are largely unconnected to nearby hospitals. Their study of all Florida ASCs and hospitals found that 83% of the $4.3 billion in charges for ASC-based care originate from facilities that have substantial integration with their local health care systems.
AHRQ-funded; HS020927; HS018726.
Citation: Hollingsworth JM, Funk RJ, Owen-Smith J .
Assessing the reach of health reform to outpatient surgery with social network analysis.
Ann Surg 2015 Mar;261(3):468-72. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000880..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Policy, Health Services Research (HSR)