National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
Latest available findings on quality of and access to health care
Data
- Data Infographics
- Data Visualizations
- Data Tools
- Data Innovations
- All-Payer Claims Database
- Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP)
- Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
- AHRQ Quality Indicator Tools for Data Analytics
- State Snapshots
- United States Health Information Knowledgebase (USHIK)
- Data Sources Available from AHRQ
Search All Research Studies
AHRQ Research Studies Date
AHRQ Research Studies
Sign up: AHRQ Research Studies Email updates
Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
Results
1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedKalofonos I, Zito M, Fletcher E
A pilot trial examining the effects of veteran voices and visions, an adaptation of hearing voices groups for a large public health system in the United States.
This paper described the effects of participation of a pilot trial of Veterans Voices and Visions (VVV) groups, which is an adaptation of the Hearing Voices (HV) groups which were created to assist patients undergoing psychosis. The trial was conducted at the VA and were co-led by clinicians and Veteran peer support specialists. Over a 16-week period, quantitative analysis showed a statistically significant reduction in distress, due to auditory hallucinations, as measured by the Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales (PSYRATS). A reduction in malevolence and omnipotence and an increase in benevolence related to auditory hallucinations was shown with the Beliefs about Voices Questionnaire- Revised (BAVQ-R), but there was no change in resistance. Qualitative data from Week 8 and the endpoint (Week 16) interviews revealed several perceived benefits from groups: 1) normalization and camaraderie, 2) increased hope and confidence, 3) self-understanding and reframing of experiences, and 4) building relationships outside of groups.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Kalofonos I, Zito M, Fletcher E .
A pilot trial examining the effects of veteran voices and visions, an adaptation of hearing voices groups for a large public health system in the United States.
Int J Soc Psychiatry 2024 Feb; 70(1):122-31. doi: 10.1177/00207640231196747.
Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Behavioral Health
Berbakov ME, Hoffins EL, Stone JA
AHRQ-funded; HS028475.
A study team collaborated with Aurora Pharmacy, Inc. to develop Senior Safe, a community pharmacy-based intervention designed to increase awareness of safe over-the-counter medication use for older adults. Senior Safe was adapted through pilot testing and a randomized control trial before a finalized version was provided to Aurora Pharmacy to integrate into all its pharmacy sites. The authors concluded that this multiphase study illustrated that refining an intervention is possible and welcomed by pharmacy staff, but requires time, resources, and funds to create an impactful, sustainable community pharmacy intervention.
AHRQ-funded; HS024490; HS027737.
Citation: Berbakov ME, Hoffins EL, Stone JA .
AHRQ-funded; HS028475.
J Am Pharm Assoc 2024 Jan-Feb; 64(1):159-68. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2023.11.009.
Keywords: Medication, Medication: Safety, Provider: Pharmacist, Patient Safety, Community-Based Practice