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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 DisplayedRichards JE, Bobb JF, Lee AK
Integration of screening, assessment, and treatment for cannabis and other drug use disorders in primary care: an evaluation in three pilot sites.
This pilot study examined whether integrating evidence-based implementation strategies to implement Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) into primary care to increase diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Three pilot sites were used and patients were given annual screening for past-year cannabis and drug use, a Symptom Checklist for DSM-5 SUDs, and shared decision-making about different treatment options. Out of 39,599 eligible patients, almost 60% were screened for cannabis and other drug use. Daily cannabis use was reported with 2% of patients, and other drug use 1%. Of those patients, 51% and 37% completed an SUD Symptom Checklist. There was a higher proportion of patients diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) but not drug use disorder. However, the reverse was true for patients receiving treatment for drug-use disorders.
AHRQ-funded; HS023173.
Citation: Richards JE, Bobb JF, Lee AK .
Integration of screening, assessment, and treatment for cannabis and other drug use disorders in primary care: an evaluation in three pilot sites.
Drug Alcohol Depend 2019 Aug 1;201:134-41. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.04.015..
Keywords: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Primary Care, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Screening, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Martinez M, Thomas KC, Williams CS
Family experiences with the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder: system barriers and facilitators of efficient diagnosis.
This paper examines family experiences with the efficiency of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Screening, travel distance, and delay in diagnosis were associated with shifting diagnoses and being told child did not have ASD. Physician and parent training in communication and addressing mental health professional shortages and maldistribution may improve the diagnosis experiences of families of children with ASD.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Martinez M, Thomas KC, Williams CS .
Family experiences with the diagnosis of autism spectrum Disorder: system barriers and facilitators of efficient diagnosis.
J Autism Dev Disord 2018 Jul;48(7):2368-78. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3493-1..
Keywords: Autism, Children/Adolescents, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient Experience
Bowen ME, Merchant Z, Abdullah K
Patient, provider, and system factors associated with failure to follow-up elevated glucose results in patients without diagnosed diabetes.
Patient, provider, and system factors associated with failure to follow-up elevated glucose values in electronic medical records (EMRs) are not well described. The researchers conducted a chart review in a comprehensive EMR with a patient portal and results management features but found no associations between patient characteristics, diabetes risk factors, or provider characteristics and follow-up failures.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Bowen ME, Merchant Z, Abdullah K .
Patient, provider, and system factors associated with failure to follow-up elevated glucose results in patients without diagnosed diabetes.
Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol 2017 Aug 29;4:2333392817721647. doi: 10.1177/2333392817721647.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Web-Based, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Caldieraro MA, Sylvia LG, Dufour S
Clinical correlates of acute bipolar depressive episode with psychosis.
The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics of depressed bipolar patients with current psychosis compared to those without psychosis. Results showed that psychosis was present in 10.6% of the studied depressed patients. Psychotic patients had less education, lower income, and were more frequently single and unemployed. Psychosis was also associated with a more severe depressive episode, higher suicidality, more comorbid conditions and worse functioning. Most group differences disappeared when controlling for depression severity.
AHRQ-funded; HS019371.
Citation: Caldieraro MA, Sylvia LG, Dufour S .
Clinical correlates of acute bipolar depressive episode with psychosis.
J Affect Disord 2017 Aug 1;217:29-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.059.
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Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Behavioral Health, Patient-Centered Healthcare
Kantor R, Thyssen JP, Paller AS
Atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, or eczema? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and recommendation for uniform use of 'atopic dermatitis'.
The authors sought to determine the most commonly-used terms for atopic dermatitis. They found that atopic dermatitis was the most commonly-used term in studies across almost all publication types, languages, and journals and appears to be increasing in popularity. They concluded by suggesting the use of the term atopic dermatitis in publications, healthcare clinician training, and patient education.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Kantor R, Thyssen JP, Paller AS .
Atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, or eczema? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and recommendation for uniform use of 'atopic dermatitis'.
Allergy 2016 Oct;71(10):1480-5. doi: 10.1111/all.12982.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Clinician-Patient Communication, Skin Conditions