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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 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedGernant SA, Snyder ME, Jaynes H
The effectiveness of pharmacist-provided telephonic medication therapy management on emergency department utilization in home health patients.
This article's objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a telephonic medication therapy management (MTM) service on reducing emergency department utilization within a Medicare-insured home health population. The authors found that this pharmacist-delivered telephonic medication therapy management program did not decrease emergency department utilization overall but may further reduce the such risk among patients who are at lower risk of utilization.
AHRQ-funded; HS022119.
Citation: Gernant SA, Snyder ME, Jaynes H .
The effectiveness of pharmacist-provided telephonic medication therapy management on emergency department utilization in home health patients.
J Pharm Technol 2016 Oct 1;32(5):179-84. doi: 10.1177/8755122516660376.
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Keywords: Care Management, Emergency Department, Medication, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention, Provider: Pharmacist, Provider
Pevnick JM, Shane R, Schnipper JL
The problem with medication reconciliation.
The authors discussed medication reconciliation and the issue that benefits reaped by organizations focused on interventions have not generalized easily to other institutions. They specified that medication reconciliation interventions need to be carefully matched to organizational strengths, workflows, and goals based on institutional priorities, and that there are several broad recommendations that can be targeted to organizational leaders, clinicians and investigators.
AHRQ-funded; HS019598; HS023757.
Citation: Pevnick JM, Shane R, Schnipper JL .
The problem with medication reconciliation.
BMJ Qual Saf 2016 Sep;25(9):726-30. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004734.
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Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Medication, Patient Safety, Provider: Pharmacist
Trogdon JG, Shafer PR, Shah PD
Are state laws granting pharmacists authority to vaccinate associated with HPV vaccination rates among adolescents?
Researchers explored whether state laws allowing pharmacists to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations to adolescents are associated with a higher likelihood of HPV vaccine uptake. They concluded that, as currently implemented, state laws allowing pharmacists to administer HPV vaccine to adolescents were not associated with uptake.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Trogdon JG, Shafer PR, Shah PD .
Are state laws granting pharmacists authority to vaccinate associated with HPV vaccination rates among adolescents?
Vaccine 2016 Aug 31;34(38):4514-19. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.07.056.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Infectious Diseases, Policy, Provider: Pharmacist, Vaccination
Augustine J, Warholak TL, Hines LE
Ability and use of comparative effectiveness research by P&T committee members and support staff: a 1-year follow-up.
The study’s objective was to provide a follow-up assessment of the use of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in the pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committee decision-making process, using information collected from participants 1 year after attending a live continuing education program. It concluded that health professionals attending a continuing education CER program reported higher use of CER materials compared with nonattendees.
AHRQ-funded; HS019220.
Citation: Augustine J, Warholak TL, Hines LE .
Ability and use of comparative effectiveness research by P&T committee members and support staff: a 1-year follow-up.
J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2016 Jun;22(6):618-25. doi: 10.18553/jmcp.2016.22.6.618.
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Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Provider: Health Personnel, Provider: Pharmacist
Snyder ME, Frail CK, Gernant SA
Fellowships in community pharmacy research: experiences of five schools and colleges of pharmacy.
The researchers described common facilitators, challenges, and lessons learned in 5 schools and colleges of pharmacy in establishing community pharmacy research fellowships. They found that common characteristics across the programs include length of training, prerequisites, graduate coursework, mentoring structure, and immersion into a pharmacist patient care practice. A common challenge has been recruitment, with many programs experiencing at least one year without filling the fellowship position.
AHRQ-funded; HS022119.
Citation: Snyder ME, Frail CK, Gernant SA .
Fellowships in community pharmacy research: experiences of five schools and colleges of pharmacy.
J Am Pharm Assoc 2016 May-Jun;56(3):316-22. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2015.11.015.
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Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Provider: Pharmacist
Kennelty KA, Witry MJ, Gehring M
A four-phase approach for systematically collecting data and measuring medication discrepancies when patients transition between health care settings.
This article proposes a four-phase approach for systematically collecting medication data and measuring medication discrepancies between a hospital and community pharmacies. Using this phase-based approach, the study team successfully identified and reported medication discrepancies between a hospital and community pharmacies at the patient, medication, and community pharmacy units of analyses.
AHRQ-funded; HS021984.
Citation: Kennelty KA, Witry MJ, Gehring M .
A four-phase approach for systematically collecting data and measuring medication discrepancies when patients transition between health care settings.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2016 Jul-Aug;12(4):548-58. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2015.09.001..
Keywords: Medication, Medication: Safety, Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Patient Safety, Provider: Pharmacist
Kozak MA, Melton JR, Gernant SA
A needs assessment of unused and expired medication disposal practices: a study from the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana.
The investigators sought to describe the extent of the unused and expired medication (UEM) issue in Indiana, identify patient beliefs about UEM, and determine any association between those beliefs and various personal and demographic characteristics. They concluded that there remains a need for more disposal locations for both non-controlled and controlled medication.
AHRQ-funded; HS022119.
Citation: Kozak MA, Melton JR, Gernant SA .
A needs assessment of unused and expired medication disposal practices: a study from the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2016 Mar-Apr;12(2):336-40. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2015.05.013.
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Keywords: Medication: Safety, Medication, Patient Safety, Provider: Pharmacist, Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN)
Lee JL, Choudhry NK, Wu AW
Patient use of email, Facebook, and physician websites to communicate with physicians: a national online survey of retail pharmacy users.
The researchers explored patient behavior and interest in using the Internet to contact physicians. They surveyed CVS customers with at least one chronic condition in the household and found strong interest among patients in the use of email and Facebook to communicate with their physicians. They identified a gap between patient interest and what physicians may currently provide. They suggested the adoption of secure Web messaging systems as a possible solution that addresses both institutional concerns and patient demand.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Lee JL, Choudhry NK, Wu AW .
Patient use of email, Facebook, and physician websites to communicate with physicians: a national online survey of retail pharmacy users.
J Gen Intern Med 2016 Jan;31(1):45-51. doi: 10.1007/s11606-015-3374-7.
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Keywords: Communication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Clinician-Patient Communication, Provider: Pharmacist, Web-Based
Baur C, Brach C
AHRQ Author: Brach C
Pharmacy research on health literacy can contribute to national goals and health care system improvements.
Three key points about health literacy underscore the articles in this special issue: 1. Effective health communication utilizes both the spoken and written word; 2. A number of health literacy tools can help pharmacists implement health literacy practices; 3. Readability assessments can be a step on a path toward more productive provider–patient communication.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Baur C, Brach C .
Pharmacy research on health literacy can contribute to national goals and health care system improvements.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2013 Sep-Oct;9(5):498-502. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.06.012.
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Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Communication, Health Literacy, Provider: Pharmacist