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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedAnderson AC, Akre E, Chen J
Exploring national trends of patient- and family-centered care among US children.
This study examined national trends in the receipt of high-quality patient-physician communication and patient empowerment through behavioral health counseling among children in the United States. They used Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data from 2010 to 2014. Two measures of patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) were analyzed: 1) a composite measure of high-quality patient-physician communication, and 2) patient empowerment through behavioral health counseling about healthy eating and exercise. There were high rates of receiving high-quality physician-patient communication (92-93%) as opposed to behavioral counseling about healthy eating (53-60%) and exercise (37-42%). There was a higher rate of high-quality physician-patient communication in 2014 than in 2010, but there was not a similar increase in receiving behavioral health counseling. Lower odds of receiving behavioral health counseling were found for parents with low income and low educational attainment as well as lack of insurance.
AHRQ-funded; HS022135.
Citation: Anderson AC, Akre E, Chen J .
Exploring national trends of patient- and family-centered care among US children.
J Child Health Care 2019 Jun;23(2):200-12. doi: 10.1177/1367493518786015..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Children/Adolescents, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Family Health and History, Lifestyle Changes
Yawn BP, Wollan PC, Rank MA
Use of asthma APGAR tools in primary care practices: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to assess patient and practice outcomes after introducing the Asthma APGAR (Activities, Persistent, triGGers, Asthma medications, Response to therapy) tools into primary care practices. It concluded that introduction of the Asthma APGAR tools improves rates of asthma control; reduces asthma-related ED, urgent care, and hospital visits; and increases practices' adherence to asthma management guidelines.
AHRQ-funded; HS022126.
Citation: Yawn BP, Wollan PC, Rank MA .
Use of asthma APGAR tools in primary care practices: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
Ann Fam Med 2018 Mar;16(2):100-10. doi: 10.1370/afm.2179.
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Keywords: Asthma, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Primary Care, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Tools & Toolkits
Lindly OJ, Zuckerman KE, Mistry KB
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Clarifying the predictive value of family-centered care and shared decision making for pediatric healthcare outcomes using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
The researchers estimated (1) family-centered care (FCC) and shared decision-making (SDM) prevalence, and (2) associations of FCC and SDM (FCC/SDM) with health care outcomes among U.S. children. FCC/SDM prevalence in year 1 varied from 38.6 to 93.7 percent, and it was lower for composites with more stringent scoring approaches. FCC/SDM composites with stringent scoring approaches in year 1 were associated with reduced unmet needs in year 2.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Lindly OJ, Zuckerman KE, Mistry KB .
Clarifying the predictive value of family-centered care and shared decision making for pediatric healthcare outcomes using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
Health Serv Res 2017 Feb;52(1):313-45. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12488.
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Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Shared Decision Making, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Children/Adolescents, Healthcare Costs