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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 DisplayedBasu J
AHRQ Author: Basu J
Multilevel risk factors for hospital readmission among patients with opioid use disorder in selected US States: role of socioeconomic characteristics of patients and their community.
This study examined the association of socioeconomic characteristics of individuals hospitalized with a principal diagnosis of opioid use disorder and their all-cause 30-day readmission risks. Discharge data from the 2014 HCUP Survey was used and was linked to community and hospital characteristics using data from HRSA and the American Hospital Association. Medicare is associated with the highest readmission risk followed by Medicaid covered patients. Self-pay or covered by other payers had a similar risk to private insurance coverage. Urban patients also had a higher readmission rate than rural patients.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Basu J .
Multilevel risk factors for hospital readmission among patients with opioid use disorder in selected US States: role of socioeconomic characteristics of patients and their community.
Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol 2020 Jan-Dec;7:2333392820904240. doi: 10.1177/2333392820904240..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Opioids, Medication, Substance Abuse, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitals, Social Determinants of Health
Hernandez-Boussard T, Graham LA, Carroll I
Perioperative opioid use and pain-related outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration.
This study characterized perioperative exposure to morphine and its association with postoperative pain and 30-day readmissions. Utilizing nationwide Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) data on four high-volume surgical procedures, the researchers found that patients receiving high perioperative oral morphine equivalents were more likely to return to care for pain-related problems.
AHRQ-funded; HS024096.
Citation: Hernandez-Boussard T, Graham LA, Carroll I .
Perioperative opioid use and pain-related outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration.
Am J Surg 2020 Jun;219(6):969-75. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.06.022..
Keywords: Opioids, Medication, Pain, Substance Abuse, Surgery, Hospital Readmissions
Blanchard J, Weiss AJ, Barrett ML
AHRQ Author: Stocks C, Owens PL, Heslin KC
Readmissions following inpatient treatment for opioid-related conditions.
This study analyzed the relationship between hospital admission for inpatient drug detoxification and/or rehabilitation services and subsequent opioid-related readmission. The study used hospital inpatient discharge and emergency department visit data from the AHRQ Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) survey. The sample consisted of 329,037 patients from seven states with an opioid-related index hospitalization from March 2010 to September 2013. A relatively small percentage (19.4%) of patients received treatment for drug use during their hospital stay. Those patients that did receive treatment had a lower 90-day readmission rate than those patients who did not.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Blanchard J, Weiss AJ, Barrett ML .
Readmissions following inpatient treatment for opioid-related conditions.
Subst Use Misuse 2019;54(3):473-81. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2018.1517174..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Opioids, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitalization, Inpatient Care, Substance Abuse, Medication
Blanchard J, Weiss AJ, Barrett ML
State variation in opioid treatment policies and opioid-related hospital readmissions.
In this study, the investigators used 2013-2015 hospital inpatient discharge data from 13 states from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project to examine the relationship between state opioid treatment policies and 90-day opioid-related readmissions after a stay involving an opioid diagnosis. The concluded that differences in index hospitalization rates suggested that states with opioid treatment policies had a higher level of need for opioid-related intervention, which also may account for higher rates of readmission.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201300002C.
Citation: Blanchard J, Weiss AJ, Barrett ML .
State variation in opioid treatment policies and opioid-related hospital readmissions.
BMC Health Serv Res 2018 Dec 17;18(1):971. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3703-8..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospital Readmissions, Medication, Opioids, Substance Abuse