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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 8 of 8 Research Studies DisplayedCross WF, West JC, Crean HF
Measurement of primary care providers' suicide prevention skills following didactic education.
This study’s objective was to determine if didactic training by medical residents and nurse practitioner (NP) trainees increased their skills to assess and manage patients’ suicidal ideation, intent, and behaviors. Online didactic training was provided to 127 medical resident and NP trainees followed by a standardized patient interaction conducted to assess demonstrated suicide prevention skills (i.e., assessment of risk factors, protective factors, suicidal ideation and behavior, safety planning). Participants demonstrated only about half of the possible total skills in most domains and were least competent in assessing potential risk for suicide. Residents were rated significantly higher than NPs on observed skills.
AHRQ-funded; HS024224.
Citation: Cross WF, West JC, Crean HF .
Measurement of primary care providers' suicide prevention skills following didactic education.
Suicide Life Threat Behav 2022 Jun;52(3):373-82. doi: 10.1111/sltb.12827..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Prevention, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Provider: Physician, Training
Zittleman L, Curcija K, Nease DE
Increasing capacity for treatment of opioid use disorder in rural primary care practices.
Evidence supports treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) with buprenorphine in primary care practices (PCPs). Barriers that slow implementation of this treatment include inadequately trained staff. This study aimed to increase the number of rural PCPs providing OUD treatment with buprenorphine. This evaluation described the impact of a practice team training on the implementation and delivery of OUD treatment with buprenorphine in PCPs of rural Colorado.
AHRQ-funded; HS025065.
Citation: Zittleman L, Curcija K, Nease DE .
Increasing capacity for treatment of opioid use disorder in rural primary care practices.
Ann Fam Med 2022 Jan-Feb;20(1):18-23. doi: 10.1370/afm.2757..
Keywords: Opioids, Rural Health, Primary Care, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Training, Implementation, Medication
Parish MB, Gonzalez A, Hilty D
Asynchronous telepsychiatry interviewer training recommendations: a model for interdisciplinary, integrated behavioral health care.
Asynchronous telepsychiatry (ATP) is an integrative model of behavioral health service delivery that is applicable in a variety of settings and populations, particularly consultation in primary care. This article outlined the development of a training model for ATP clinician skills. The training needs for ATP clinicians were assessed on a limited convenience sample of experts and clinicians. The authors suggested that more rigorous studies of training for ATP and other technology-focused, behavioral health services are needed.
AHRQ-funded; HS021477.
Citation: Parish MB, Gonzalez A, Hilty D .
Asynchronous telepsychiatry interviewer training recommendations: a model for interdisciplinary, integrated behavioral health care.
Telemed J E Health 2021 Sep;27(9):982-88. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0076..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Training
Zittleman L, Curcija K, Sutter C
Building capacity for medication assisted treatment in rural primary care Practices: the IT MATTTRs practice team training.
In response to rural communities and practice concerns related to opioid use disorder (OUD), the Implementing Technology and Medication Assisted Treatment Team Training in Rural Colorado study (IT MATTTRs) developed a training intervention for full primary care practice (PCP) teams in MAT for OUD. This evaluation reports on training implementation, participant satisfaction, and impact on perceived ability to deliver MAT.
AHRQ-funded; HS025065.
Citation: Zittleman L, Curcija K, Sutter C .
Building capacity for medication assisted treatment in rural primary care Practices: the IT MATTTRs practice team training.
J Prim Care Community Health 2020 Jan-Dec;11:2150132720953723. doi: 10.1177/2150132720953723..
Keywords: Medication, Primary Care, Opioids, Substance Abuse, Rural Health, Training, Education: Continuing Medical Education
Cross WF, West JC, Pisani AR
A randomized controlled trial of suicide prevention training for primary care providers: a study protocol.
This paper summarizes the protocol for an ongoing study used to determine the most effective way to train primary care providers in suicide prevention. The effectiveness of training using simulation is being studies using two conditions: 1) a control group that receives online training via brief videos and; 2) the same online training plus two standardized patient (SP) interactions that can be either face-to-face, or telehealth.
AHRQ-funded; HS024224.
Citation: Cross WF, West JC, Pisani AR .
A randomized controlled trial of suicide prevention training for primary care providers: a study protocol.
BMC Med Educ 2019 Feb 14;19(1):58. doi: 10.1186/s12909-019-1482-5..
Keywords: Education: Continuing Medical Education, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Primary Care, Training
Lewis Gilbert A, McCord AL, Ouyang F
Characteristics associated with confidential consultation for adolescents in primary care.
This study examines how provider report of confidential consultation in the electronic health record is associated with adolescent characteristics, health risk factors, and provider training. The study found that provider training is needed to reinforce the importance of confidential consultation for all adolescents.
AHRQ-funded; HS022681.
Citation: Lewis Gilbert A, McCord AL, Ouyang F .
Characteristics associated with confidential consultation for adolescents in primary care.
J Pediatr 2018 Aug;199:79-84.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.02.044..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Primary Care, Training
Komaromy M, Duhigg D, Metcalf A
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes): a new model for educating primary care providers about treatment of substance use disorders.
ECHO is a distance education model that connects specialists with numerous PCPs via simultaneous video link for the purpose of facilitating case-based learning. This article describes a teleECHO clinic that is focused on treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) and behavioral health disorders. It concluded that the ECHO model can promote expansion of access to treatment for opioid use disorder and other SUDs, particularly in underserved areas.
AHRQ-funded; HS016510.
Citation: Komaromy M, Duhigg D, Metcalf A .
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes): a new model for educating primary care providers about treatment of substance use disorders.
Subst Abus 2016;37(1):20-4. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2015.1129388.
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Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Primary Care, Substance Abuse, Training, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Hall J, Cohen DJ, Davis M
Preparing the workforce for behavioral health and primary care integration.
The researchers sought to identify how organizations prepare clinicians to work together to integrate behavioral health and primary care. They concluded that insufficient training capacity and practical experience opportunities continue to be major barriers to supplying the workforce needed for effective behavioral health and primary care integration. Until the training capacity grows to meet the demand, practices must put forth considerable effort and resources to train their own employees.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Hall J, Cohen DJ, Davis M .
Preparing the workforce for behavioral health and primary care integration.
J Am Board Fam Med 2015 Sep-Oct;28 Suppl 1:S41-51. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2015.S1.150054.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Healthcare, Healthcare Delivery, Primary Care: Models of Care, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Training, Community-Based Practice