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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 DisplayedHolcomb J, Rajan SS, Ferguson GM
Implementation of an evidence-based intervention with safety net clinics to improve mammography appointment adherence among underserved women.
This study evaluated the implementation of an evidence-based intervention in safety-net clinics to improve mammography appointment adherence in underserved women called the Peace of Mind Program. The intervention was implemented in 19 Federally Qualified Health centers and charity care clinics within the Greater Houston area. Surveys were given prior to adoption and at eight weeks post implementation to assess Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research constructs. A total of 4402 women were surveyed (baseline period 2078, intervention period 2324). Women in the intervention period or who completed the intervention were more likely to attend or reschedule their mammography appointment than those who did not complete the intervention. A total of 15 clinics prior to adoption and eight clinics completed the survey post implementation.
AHRQ-funded; HS023255.
Citation: Holcomb J, Rajan SS, Ferguson GM .
Implementation of an evidence-based intervention with safety net clinics to improve mammography appointment adherence among underserved women.
J Cancer Educ 2023 Feb; 38(1):309-18. doi: 10.1007/s13187-021-02116-w..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Screening, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Imaging, Vulnerable Populations, Ambulatory Care and Surgery
Holcomb J, Ferguson GM, Sun J
Stakeholder engagement in adoption, implementation, and sustainment of an evidence-based intervention to increase mammography adherence among low-income women.
The purpose of this document review study was to create a conceptual framework to guide stakeholder engagement in an evidence-based intervention to increase mammography appointment adherence in underserved and low-income women. The document review results were aligned with the constructs of the conceptual framework and an application of stakeholder engagement in an evidence-based mammography intervention. The researchers concluded that both the conceptual framework constructs and the stakeholder engagement strategies can be utilized across a range of organizations, programs, and settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS023255.
Citation: Holcomb J, Ferguson GM, Sun J .
Stakeholder engagement in adoption, implementation, and sustainment of an evidence-based intervention to increase mammography adherence among low-income women.
J Cancer Educ 2022 Oct;37(5):1486-95. doi: 10.1007/s13187-021-01988-2..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Screening, Imaging, Women, Low-Income, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Murphy CC, Sen A, Watson B
A systematic review of repeat fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening.
This systematic review examined the prevalence of repeat fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) for colorectal cancer screening. MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies published from 1997 to 2017 and reported repeat FOBT over 2 and more screening rounds. Thirty-five articles (n=27) were identified which measured repeat FOBT as 1) proportion of Round 1 participants completing repeat FOBT in Round 2; 2) proportion completing two, consecutive FOBTs; or 3) proportion completing 3 or more rounds. The number of participants completing Round 1 ranged from 24.6% to 89.6%. Those who completed Round 2 ranged from 16.4% to 80%; and completion of 3 or more rounds ranged from 0.8% to 64.1%. Repeat FOBT was higher in mailed outreach than opportunistic screening.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Murphy CC, Sen A, Watson B .
A systematic review of repeat fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020 Feb;29(2):278-87. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.Epi-19-0775..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Screening, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Prevention, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice
Kwan BM, Sills MR, Graham D
Stakeholder engagement in a patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measure implementation: a report from the SAFTINet Practice-based Research Network (PBRN).
The objective is to demonstrate the use of stakeholder engagement in implementation of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. It concluded that stakeholder engagement appeared useful for promoting PRO measure implementation in clinical practice, in a way that met the needs of both researchers and clinical practice stakeholders.
AHRQ-funded; HS019908.
Citation: Kwan BM, Sills MR, Graham D .
Stakeholder engagement in a patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measure implementation: a report from the SAFTINet Practice-based Research Network (PBRN).
J Am Board Fam Med 2016 Jan-Feb;29(1):102-15. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2016.01.150141.
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Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Evidence-Based Practice
Stuart B, Davidoff A, Erten M
AHRQ Author: Davidoff A
How Medicare Part D benefit phases affect adherence with evidence-based medications following acute myocardial infarction.
The authors assessed the impact of Medicare Part D benefit phases on adherence with evidence-based medications after hospitalization for an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). They found that as the Part D doughnut hole is gradually filled in by 2020, Medicare Part D enrollees with critical diseases such as AMI who rely heavily on brand name drugs are likely to exhibit modest increases in adherence, while those reliant on generic drugs are less likely to be affected.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Stuart B, Davidoff A, Erten M .
How Medicare Part D benefit phases affect adherence with evidence-based medications following acute myocardial infarction.
Health Serv Res 2013 Dec;48(6 Pt 1):1960-77. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12073.
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Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Medicare, Medication, Heart Disease and Health, Patient Adherence/Compliance