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26 to 50 of 463 Research Studies DisplayedKohler-Forsberg O, Sylvia LG, Fung V
Adjunctive antidepressant treatment among 763 outpatients with bipolar disorder: findings from the Bipolar CHOICE and LiTMUS trials.
The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical efficacy of adjunctive antidepressants. In this large cohort of outpatients with bipolar disorder, findings showed that clinically indicated and guideline-based adjunctive antidepressant treatment was not associated with lower depressive symptoms or higher mania symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS019371.
Citation: Kohler-Forsberg O, Sylvia LG, Fung V .
Adjunctive antidepressant treatment among 763 outpatients with bipolar disorder: findings from the Bipolar CHOICE and LiTMUS trials.
Depress Anxiety 2021 Feb;38(2):114-23. doi: 10.1002/da.23069..
Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Medication, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes
Gupta A, Sedhom R, Sharma R
Nonpharmacological interventions for managing breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review.
The purpose of this review was to evaluate the advantages and harms of nonpharmacological interventions for managing breathlessness in adults with advanced cancer. PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched for English-language studies about randomized and nonrandomized clinical trials, controlled trials, and observational studies. Findings included the safety and association with improved breathlessness of several nonpharmacological interventions for adults with advanced cancer. Recommendations included incorporating nonpharmacological interventions as first-line treatment for adults with advanced cancer and breathlessness.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500006I.
Citation: Gupta A, Sedhom R, Sharma R .
Nonpharmacological interventions for managing breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review.
JAMA Oncol 2021 Feb;7(2):290-98. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2020.5184..
Keywords: Cancer, Respiratory Conditions, Treatments, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Quality of Life, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Feliciano JL, Waldfogel JM, Sharma R
Pharmacologic interventions for breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the use of pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer. Studies were identified from database inception to May 2020 using predefined eligibility criteria. Pharmacologic intervention benefits and harms were compared, focusing on breathlessness, anxiety, exercise capacity and health-related quality of life. Out of 7729 unique citations, 19 studies with a total of 1424 patients were included. Opioids were not associated with more effectiveness than placebo for improving breathlessness or exercise capacity. Anxiolytics were also not associated with more effectiveness than placebo for breathlessness or anxiety. There was limited evidence for other pharmacologic interventions. There was some harm, but it was minimal in those short-term studies.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500006I.
Citation: Feliciano JL, Waldfogel JM, Sharma R .
Pharmacologic interventions for breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
JAMA Netw Open 2021 Feb;4(2):e2037632. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37632..
Keywords: Cancer: Lung Cancer, Cancer, Respiratory Conditions, Medication, Treatments, Opioids, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Quality of Life, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Mohr NM, Harland KK, Okoro UE
TELEmedicine as an Intervention for Sepsis in Emergency Departments: a multicenter, comparative effectiveness study (TELEvISED Study).
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection that affects over 1.7 million Americans annually. Low-volume rural hospitals have worse sepsis outcomes, and emergency department (ED)-based telemedicine (tele-ED) has been one promising strategy for improving rural sepsis care. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of tele-ED consultation on sepsis care and outcomes in rural ED patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS025753.
Citation: Mohr NM, Harland KK, Okoro UE .
TELEmedicine as an Intervention for Sepsis in Emergency Departments: a multicenter, comparative effectiveness study (TELEvISED Study).
J Comp Eff Res 2021 Feb;10(2):77-91. doi: 10.2217/cer-2020-0141..
Keywords: Sepsis, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Emergency Department, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Rural Health, Healthcare Delivery
Brown CS, Osborne NH, Kim GY
Comparison of unilateral vs bilateral and staged bilateral vs concurrent bilateral truncal endovenous ablation in the Vascular Quality Initiative.
This study compares outcomes in patients who have undergone unilateral vs bilateral venous ablation procedures or between staged and concurrent bilateral procedures. Data from the Vascular Quality Initiative from 2015 to 2019 was used to investigate immediate postoperative as well as long-term clinical and patient-reported outcomes. A total of 5029 patients were included, of whom 75.2% underwent unilateral procedures. Follow-up was conducted with a median of 227 days after. Unilateral patients were less likely to be female and white and had lower BMI compared with patients undergoing bilateral procedures. In addition, unilateral patients had fewer prior varicose vein treatments and had higher Venous Clinical Severity Scores (VCSS). There were no differences in complications in patients undergoing unilateral vs bilateral procedures. Systemic complications were rare in both groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: Brown CS, Osborne NH, Kim GY .
Comparison of unilateral vs bilateral and staged bilateral vs concurrent bilateral truncal endovenous ablation in the Vascular Quality Initiative.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2021 Jan;9(1):113-21.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.05.008..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Chronic Conditions, Surgery, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice
Reid E, JM JM, Fiordalisi C
AHRQ Author: Chang S
NxGen evidence: redesigning the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Effective Health Care website to promote engagement, interactivity and usability of systematic reviews.
This Brief Methods Note critiques the current paper-based format for systematic reviews and describes the development of a next generation (NxGen) AHRQ EPC Effective Health Care website. The authors suggest that this redesigned platform will allow end-users of all types to find and share the evidence they need through data visualizations and other interactive displays. Several design principles guided the development of NxGen to make systematic review findings more accessible, customizable, adaptable, interactive, and shareable.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201700003C.
Citation: Reid E, JM JM, Fiordalisi C .
NxGen evidence: redesigning the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Effective Health Care website to promote engagement, interactivity and usability of systematic reviews.
Res Synth Methods 2021 Jan;12(1):118-23. doi: 10.1002/jrsm.1438..
Keywords: Research Methodologies, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness
Stillman AE, Gatsonis C, Lima JAC
Coronary computed tomography angiography compared with single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging as a guide to optimal medical therapy in patients presenting with stable angina: the RESCUE trial.
Coronary computed tomography angiography compared with single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging as a guide to optimal medical therapy in patients presenting with stable angina: the RESCUE trial.
AHRQ-funded; HS019403.
Citation: Stillman AE, Gatsonis C, Lima JAC .
Coronary computed tomography angiography compared with single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging as a guide to optimal medical therapy in patients presenting with stable angina: the RESCUE trial.
J Am Heart Assoc 2020 Dec 15;9(24):e017993. doi: 10.1161/jaha.120.017993..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Imaging, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice
Reisz PA, Laviana AA, Zhao Z
Assessing the quality of surgical care for clinically localized prostate cancer: results from the CEASAR study.
Prior studies suggest that nationally endorsed quality measures for prostate cancer care are not linked closely with outcomes. Using a prospective, population based cohort the investigators measured clinically relevant variation in structure, process and outcome measures in men undergoing radical prostatectomy. The authors did not identify and meaningful variation in quality of care across racial groups, age groups and surgeon volume strata, in this cohort, suggesting that men were receiving comparable quality of care across these strata.
AHRQ-funded; HS019356.
Citation: Reisz PA, Laviana AA, Zhao Z .
Assessing the quality of surgical care for clinically localized prostate cancer: results from the CEASAR study.
J Urol 2020 Dec;204(6):1236-41. doi: 10.1097/ju.0000000000001198..
Keywords: Surgery, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Cancer, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice
Rosas LG, Lv N, Xiao L
Effect of a culturally adapted behavioral intervention for Latino adults on weight loss over 2 years: a randomized clinical trial.
Identifying effective weight loss interventions for Latino adults at risk of diabetes is of critical public health importance. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a culturally adapted behavioral intervention for Latino adults was more effective than usual care for weight loss over 24 months. The investigators concluded that among Latino adults with high diabetes risk, a culturally adapted behavioral lifestyle intervention was effective for weight loss over 12 months but not 24 months.
AHRQ-funded; HS022702.
Citation: Rosas LG, Lv N, Xiao L .
Effect of a culturally adapted behavioral intervention for Latino adults on weight loss over 2 years: a randomized clinical trial.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Dec;3(12):e2027744. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.27744..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Cultural Competence, Diabetes, Primary Care, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice
Huelster Huelster, Laviana AA, Joyce DD
Radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy: effect of timing of postprostatectomy radiation on functional outcomes.
This study sought to compare patient-reported functional outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP) and postprostatectomy radiation as well as elucidate the timing of radiation to allow optimal recovery of function. Findings showed that, in men with localized prostate cancer, post-RP radiotherapy was associated with significantly worse sexual, urinary, and bowel function domain scores at 5 years compared to RP alone. Radiation delayed for approximately 24 months after RP may be optimal for preserving erectile function compared to radiation administered closer to the time of RP.
AHRQ-funded; HS019356; HS022640.
Citation: Huelster Huelster, Laviana AA, Joyce DD .
Radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy: effect of timing of postprostatectomy radiation on functional outcomes.
Urol Oncol 2020 Dec;38(12):930.e23-30.e32. doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.06.022..
Keywords: Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Cancer, Men's Health, Surgery, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness
Makam AN, Nguyen OK, Miller ME
Comparative effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital versus skilled nursing facility transfer.
This study compared the effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) use versus skilled nursing facility (SNF) transfer after hospitalization. Medicare claims linked to electronic health record (EHR) data from six Texas hospitals between 2009 and 2010 were used to conduct a retrospective cohort study of hospitalized patients transferred to either an LTACH or SNF and followed for one year. Out of 3505 patients, 18% were transferred to an LTACH and overall were younger, less likely to be female, and white, but sicker than transfers to an SNF. Patients transferred to an LTACH were less likely to survive (59 vs. 65%) or recover (62.5 vs 66%). Adjusting for demographic and clinical confounders found in Medicare claims and EHR data, transfer location was not significantly associated with differences in mortality but was associated with greater Medicare spending.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Makam AN, Nguyen OK, Miller ME .
Comparative effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital versus skilled nursing facility transfer.
BMC Health Serv Res 2020 Nov 11;20(1):1032. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05847-6..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Long-Term Care, Elderly, Medicare, Transitions of Care, Nursing Homes, Hospitals
Yao X, Inselman JW, Ross JS
Comparative effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants across kidney function in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Patients with atrial fibrillation and severely decreased kidney function were excluded from the pivotal non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) trials, thereby raising questions about comparative safety and effectiveness in patients with reduced kidney function. This study aimed to compare oral anticoagulants across the range of kidney function in patients with atrial fibrillation.
AHRQ-funded; HS025517; HS025164; HS025402; HS022882; HS024075.
Citation: Yao X, Inselman JW, Ross JS .
Comparative effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants across kidney function in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2020 Oct;13(10):e006515. doi: 10.1161/circoutcomes.120.006515..
Keywords: Kidney Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Blood Thinners, Medication, Medication: Safety, Patient Safety, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes
Zullo AR, Riester MR, Erqou S
Comparative effectiveness of angiotensin II receptor blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in older nursing home residents after myocardial infarction: a retrospective cohort study.
Evidence regarding differences in outcomes between angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) among older nursing home (NH) residents after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is limited. The purpose of this study was to estimate the post-AMI effects of ARBs versus ACEIs on mortality, rehospitalization, and functional decline outcomes in this important population.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Zullo AR, Riester MR, Erqou S .
Comparative effectiveness of angiotensin II receptor blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in older nursing home residents after myocardial infarction: a retrospective cohort study.
Drugs Aging 2020 Oct;37(10):755-66. doi: 10.1007/s40266-020-00791-w..
Keywords: Elderly, Nursing Homes, Heart Disease and Health, Medication, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes
Presley C, Agne A, Shelton T
Mobile-enhanced peer support for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
This study compared the effectiveness of a community-based diabetes self-management education (DSME) plus mobile health (mHealth)-enhanced peer support intervention to community-based DSME alone for African American adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. This randomized controlled trial took place in Jefferson County, Alabama within a safety-net healthcare system with a group diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hemoglobin A1C ≥ 7.5%. The intervention group reviewed community-based DSME plus 6 months of mHealth-enhanced peer support, including 12 weekly phone calls, then 3 monthly calls from community health workers. The control group received community based DSME only. Primary outcomes were lower A1C and secondary outcomes were lower diabetes distress, depressive symptoms, self-efficacy or confidence in their ability to manage diabetes, and social support. Of 120 participants selected, 97 completed the study. Both groups experienced clinical meaning reduction in A1C. Participants in the intervention group experienced a significantly larger reduction in diabetes distress compared to the control group.
AHRQ-funded; HS019465.
Citation: Presley C, Agne A, Shelton T .
Mobile-enhanced peer support for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
J Gen Intern Med 2020 Oct;35(10):2889-96. doi: 10.1007/s11606-020-06011-w..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Self-Management, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Community-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Chatterjee P, Williams MD, Coppin JD
Effectiveness of copper-impregnated solid surfaces on lowering microbial bio-burden levels in an acute care hospital.
This study examined whether using novel coper-impregnated solid materials on high-touch surfaces in patient rooms lowered bacterial contamination which may lead to health care-associated infections in acute care hospitals. Sixteen rooms were installed with copper-impregnated surfaces and were compared to standard noncopper laminate surfaces in 16 rooms over a 3-day period. Samples were taken 3 times per day. A lower level of microbial contamination was found in copper-impregnated solid surfaces as compared to standard surfaces.
AHRQ-funded; HS025598.
Citation: Chatterjee P, Williams MD, Coppin JD .
Effectiveness of copper-impregnated solid surfaces on lowering microbial bio-burden levels in an acute care hospital.
Open Forum Infect Dis 2020 Aug;7(8). doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa238..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Comparative Effectiveness, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice
Riggs K, Richman J, Kertesz S
Trial design for ineffectiveness research: a mixed-methods survey.
High-quality research demonstrating a lack of effectiveness may facilitate the 'de-adoption' of ineffective health services. However, there has been little debate on the optimal design for ineffectiveness research-studies exploring the research hypothesis that an intervention is ineffective. The aim of this study was to explore investigators' preferences for trial design for ineffectiveness research. The investigators conducted a mixed-methods online survey with principle investigators identified from clinicaltrials.gov.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Riggs K, Richman J, Kertesz S .
Trial design for ineffectiveness research: a mixed-methods survey.
BMJ Evid Based Med 2020 Aug;25(4):143-44. doi: 10.1136/bmjebm-2019-111276..
Keywords: Research Methodologies, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice
Thomas LE, Yang S, Wojdyla D
Matching with time-dependent treatments: a review and look forward.
Observational studies of treatment effects attempt to mimic a randomized experiment by balancing the covariate distribution in treated and control groups, thus removing biases related to measured confounders. In this paper, the authors define a class of longitudinal matching methods and provide a review of existing variations, with guidance regarding study design, execution, and analysis. They identify avenues for future research and highlight the relevance of this methodology to high-quality comparative effectiveness studies in the era of big data.
AHRQ-funded; HS24310.
Citation: Thomas LE, Yang S, Wojdyla D .
Matching with time-dependent treatments: a review and look forward.
Stat Med 2020 Jul;39(17):2350-70. doi: 10.1002/sim.8533..
Keywords: Research Methodologies, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness
Lowry KP, Coley RY, Miglioretti DL
Screening performance of digital breast tomosynthesis vs digital mammography in community practice by patient age, screening round, and breast density.
The purpose of this study was to compare digital mammography (DM) vs digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) performance by age, baseline vs subsequent screening round, and breast density category. Information was taken from screening examinations at participating Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium facilities of 1.5 million women aged 40 to 79 with no prior history of breast cancer. Findings showed that improvements in recall and cancer detection rates with DBT were greatest on baseline mammograms. On subsequent screening mammograms, the benefits of DBT varied by age and breast density, and women with extremely dense breasts did not benefit from improved recall or cancer detection with DBT on subsequent screening rounds.
AHRQ-funded; HS018366.
Citation: Lowry KP, Coley RY, Miglioretti DL .
Screening performance of digital breast tomosynthesis vs digital mammography in community practice by patient age, screening round, and breast density.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Jul;3(7):e2011792. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.11792..
Keywords: Imaging, Screening, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Women, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Sauder CAM, Bateni SB, Davidson AJ
Breast conserving surgery compared with mastectomy in male breast cancer: a brief systematic review.
The surgical guidelines for male breast cancer (MBC) have been largely guided by female-predominant clinical trials. Because no clinical trial has been conducted to examine the surgical treatment of MBC, the investigators performed a systematic review comparing the survival of patients with MBC who had undergone breast conserving surgery (BCS) and those who had undergone mastectomy and evaluated the patients' radiotherapy compliance after BCS.
AHRQ-funded; HS022236.
Citation: Sauder CAM, Bateni SB, Davidson AJ .
Breast conserving surgery compared with mastectomy in male breast cancer: a brief systematic review.
Clin Breast Cancer 2020 Jun;20(3):e309-e14. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2019.12.004..
Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Surgery, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes
Katz D, Petersen T, Amado S
An evaluation of suicidal risk in bipolar patients with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder.
The impact of concurrent diagnosis posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on persons with bipolar disorder (BD) was analyzed to determine if there was a higher risk of suicidal ideation. Baseline data from the 482 individuals enrolled in the Clinical and Health Outcomes Initiative in Comparative Effectiveness for bipolar disorder study (Bipolar CHOICE) was used. The association of comorbid PTSD with increased suicidal ideation was assessed by the Concise Health Risk Tracking Scale (CHRT) total and factor scores. As the authors hypothesized, diagnosis of comorbid PTSD was a significant predictor of the CHRT total score. All participants with comorbid PTSD (n=58) endorsed current suicidal ideation and were more likely to have had a previous suicide attempt compared to those without PTSD.
AHRQ-funded; HS019371.
Citation: Katz D, Petersen T, Amado S .
An evaluation of suicidal risk in bipolar patients with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder.
J Affect Disord 2020 Apr 1;266:49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.01.091..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Risk, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Depression
Toh S
Analytic and data sharing options in real-world multi-database studies of comparative effectiveness and safety of medical products.
A wide range of analytic and data sharing options are available in non-experimental multi-database studies designed to assess the real-world benefits and risks of medical products. This article reviewed available analytic and data sharing options and discussed key scientific and practical considerations when choosing among these options in multi-database studies of comparative effectiveness and safety of medical products.
AHRQ-funded; HS026214.
Citation: Toh S .
Analytic and data sharing options in real-world multi-database studies of comparative effectiveness and safety of medical products.
Clin Pharmacol Ther 2020 Apr;107(4):834-42. doi: 10.1002/cpt.1754..
Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Research Methodologies, Comparative Effectiveness
Persell SD, Liss DT, Walunas TL
Effects of 2 forms of practice facilitation on cardiovascular prevention in primary care: a practice-randomized, comparative effectiveness trial.
Effective quality improvement (QI) strategies are needed for small practices. The objective of this study was to compare practice facilitation implementing point-of-care (POC) QI strategies alone versus facilitation implementing point-of-care plus population management (POC+PM) strategies on preventive cardiovascular care. The investigators concluded that facilitator-led QI promoting population management approaches plus POC improvement strategies was not clearly superior to POC strategies alone.
AHRQ-funded; HS023921.
Citation: Persell SD, Liss DT, Walunas TL .
Effects of 2 forms of practice facilitation on cardiovascular prevention in primary care: a practice-randomized, comparative effectiveness trial.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Prevention, Primary Care: Models of Care, Primary Care, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Care Management, Healthcare Delivery
Yaramala SR, McElroy SL, Geske J
The impact of binge eating behavior on lithium- and quetiapine-associated changes in body weight, body mass index, and waist circumference during 6 months of treatment: Findings from the bipolar CHOICE study.
Lithium and quetiapine can cause weight gain, but their comparative longer term anthropometric effects are unknown, as are the potential moderating effects of baseline binge-eating (BE) behavior. In this research, the investigators assessed 6 month changes in body weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference in 482 adults with DSM-IV bipolar disorders who participated in a comparative effectiveness study of lithium and quetiapine with evidence-based adjunctive treatment (Bipolar CHOICE).
AHRQ-funded; HS019371.
Citation: Yaramala SR, McElroy SL, Geske J .
The impact of binge eating behavior on lithium- and quetiapine-associated changes in body weight, body mass index, and waist circumference during 6 months of treatment: Findings from the bipolar CHOICE study.
months of treatment: Findings from the bipolar CHOICE study.
J Affect Disord 2020 Apr 1;266:772-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.09.025.
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J Affect Disord 2020 Apr 1;266:772-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.09.025.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Medication, Obesity, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes
Dobler CC, Morrow AS, Beuschel B
Pharmacologic therapies in patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
The authors evaluated the comparative effectiveness and adverse events of pharmacologic interventions for adults with exacerbation of COPD. Sixty-eight randomized controlled trials were selected for evaluation and data extraction. They found that antibiotics and systemic corticosteroids reduced treatment failure in adults with mild to severe exacerbation of COPD.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Dobler CC, Morrow AS, Beuschel B .
Pharmacologic therapies in patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 2020 Mar 17;172(6):413-23. doi: 10.7326/m19-3007..
Keywords: Respiratory Conditions, Chronic Conditions, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Medication, Antibiotics, Treatments, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Adverse Events
Sobieraj DM, Martinez BK, Miao B
Comparative effectiveness of analgesics to reduce acute pain in the prehospital setting.
The objectives of this study were to assess comparative effectiveness and harms of opioid and nonopioid analgesics for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in the prehospital setting. Among the investigators’ conclusions were that as initial analgesia, opioids were no different than ketamine, APAP, and NSAIDs in reducing acute pain in the prehospital setting. Opioids may cause fewer total side effects than ketamine, but more than APAP or NSAIDs.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500012I.
Citation: Sobieraj DM, Martinez BK, Miao B .
Comparative effectiveness of analgesics to reduce acute pain in the prehospital setting.
Prehosp Emerg Care 2020 Mar-Apr;24(2):163-74. doi: 10.1080/10903127.2019.1657213..
Keywords: Opioids, Medication, Pain, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research