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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 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedSun K, Szymonifka J, Tian H
Is traditional Chinese medicine use associated with worse patient-reported outcomes among Chinese American rheumatology patients?
Chinese Americans are a fast-growing immigrant group with more severe rheumatic disease manifestations than whites and often a strong cultural preference for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In this study, the investigators aimed to examine TCM use patterns and association with patient-reported outcomes (PRO) among Chinese American rheumatology patients. The investigators concluded that among these Chinese American rheumatology patients, TCM users had worse PRO in many physical and mental health domains.
AHRQ-funded; HS000066.
Citation: Sun K, Szymonifka J, Tian H .
Is traditional Chinese medicine use associated with worse patient-reported outcomes among Chinese American rheumatology patients?
J Rheumatol 2019 Dec;46(12):1634-39. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.181148..
Keywords: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Outcomes
Befus DR, Hull S
Nonpharmacological self-management of migraine across social locations: an equity-oriented, qualitative analysis.
The authors conducted focus groups to explore patients’ desires and recommendations for migraine clinicians and researchers. They identified 4 themes: a more holistic, collaborative, long-term treatment approach; medication as a short-term solution; high personal and economic costs of medication; and desire for more information about and access to natural approaches. The authors concluded that holistic and integrative approaches were preferred over medication as long-term migraine management strategies; however, people in marginalized social locations, while disproportionately disabled by migraine, did not feel as comfortable accessing integrative approaches through currently available channels.
AHRQ-funded; HS0224430.
Citation: Befus DR, Hull S .
Nonpharmacological self-management of migraine across social locations: an equity-oriented, qualitative analysis.
Glob Adv Health Med 2019 Jun 13;8:2164956119858034. doi: 10.1177/2164956119858034..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Neurological Disorders, Patient Self-Management
Duvall SW, Lindly O, Zuckerman K
Ethical implications for providers regarding cannabis use in children with autism spectrum disorders.
In this paper, the authors present commentary on the ethical implications of cannabis use in children with autism spectrum disorder and severe self-harm behaviors. They discuss ethical analysis that includes harm reduction, health concerns, and information sharing.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Duvall SW, Lindly O, Zuckerman K .
Ethical implications for providers regarding cannabis use in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Pediatrics 2019 Feb;143(2). doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-0558..
Keywords: Autism, Children/Adolescents, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Neurological Disorders
Jacoby VL, Jacoby A, Learman LA
Use of medical, surgical and complementary treatments among women with fibroids.
This study examined the use of medical management, uterus-preserving surgery, and complementary treatments among women with uterine fibroids. It found that uterus-preserving fibroid surgery is effective, but many symptomatic women can be successfully treated with nonsurgical management, including complementary and alternative therapy.
AHRQ-funded; HS011657; HS07373; HS09478.
Citation: Jacoby VL, Jacoby A, Learman LA .
Use of medical, surgical and complementary treatments among women with fibroids.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2014 Nov;182:220-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.09.004..
Keywords: Care Management, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Medication, Surgery, Treatments, Women
Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Calcific and noncalcific tendinitis of the shoulder can be unresponsive to conventional therapies. Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) has been suggested as an alternative treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of ESWT in patients with calcific and noncalcific tendinitis. The investigators found that high-energy ESWT was effective for improving pain and shoulder function in chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis and can result in complete resolution of calcifications.
AHRQ-funded; HS017960.
Citation: Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E .
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Apr 15;160(8):542-9. doi: 10.7326/m13-1982..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Calcific and noncalcific tendinitis of the shoulder can be unresponsive to conventional therapies. Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) has been suggested as an alternative treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of ESWT in patients with calcific and noncalcific tendinitis. The investigators found that high-energy ESWT was effective for improving pain and shoulder function in chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis and can result in complete resolution of calcifications.
AHRQ-funded; HS017960.
Citation: Bannuru RR, Flavin NE, Vaysbrot E .
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Apr 15;160(8):542-9. doi: 10.7326/m13-1982..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EM
Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Many people meditate to reduce psychological stress and stress-related health problems. To counsel people appropriately, clinicians need to know what the evidence says about the health benefits of meditation. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of meditation programs in improving stress-related outcomes (anxiety, depression, stress/distress, positive mood, mental health-related quality of life, attention, substance use, eating habits, sleep, pain, and weight) in diverse adult clinical populations.
AHRQ-funded; 290200710061.
Citation: Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EM .
Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
JAMA Intern Med 2014 Mar;174(3):357-68. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice