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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedConnor KA, Cheng D, Strobino D
Preconception health promotion among Maryland women.
The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with receipt of preconception care (PCC) health promotion counseling among Maryland women and to assess whether prior birth outcome affects receipt of counseling. PCC receipt in the sample, consistent with analyses of older data, was low at 33 percent for all women and 28 percent for women with a prior live birth.
AHRQ-funded; HS017596.
Citation: Connor KA, Cheng D, Strobino D .
Preconception health promotion among Maryland women.
Matern Child Health J 2014 Dec;18(10):2437-45. doi: 10.1007/s10995-014-1482-3..
Keywords: Health Promotion, Maternal Care, Pregnancy, Women
Dublin S, Johnson KE, Walker RL
Trends in elective labor induction for six United States health plans, 2001-2007.
The authors sought to describe trends in labor induction, including elective induction, from 2001 to 2007 for six U.S. health plans and to examine the validity of induction measures derived from birth certificate and health plan data. They found that induction prevalence rose from 28% in 2001 to 32% in 2005, then declined to 29% in 2007, with the trend being similar for subgroups by parity and gestational age. Elective induction prevalence varied considerably across plans.
AHRQ-funded; HS016955.
Citation: Dublin S, Johnson KE, Walker RL .
Trends in elective labor induction for six United States health plans, 2001-2007.
J Womens Health 2014 Nov;23(11):904-11. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2014.4779.
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Keywords: Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs), Health Insurance, Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Women
Cea Soriano L, Bateman BT, Garcia Rodriguez LA
Prescription of antihypertensive medications during pregnancy in the UK.
The authors aimed to describe the management of antihypertensive medications in pregnancy by general practitioners in the UK and compare it with current guidelines. Using electronic medical records from The Health Improvement Network database, they found that, in this population of UK pregnant women, prescription patterns of antihypertensive medications were dominated by recommended treatments, although some patients continued on contraindicated drugs throughout pregnancy or switched to preferred agents in a delayed fashion.
AHRQ-funded; HS018533.
Citation: Cea Soriano L, Bateman BT, Garcia Rodriguez LA .
Prescription of antihypertensive medications during pregnancy in the UK.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2014 Oct;23(10):1051-8. doi: 10.1002/pds.3641.
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Keywords: Blood Pressure, Pregnancy, Medication, Women, Practice Patterns
Camelo Castillo W, Boggess K, Stürmer T
Trends in glyburide compared with insulin use for gestational diabetes treatment in the United States, 2000-2011.
The researchers sought to characterize pharmacologic treatment of women with gestational diabetes (GDM) by describing trends in the use of glyburide compared with insulin over the past decade (2000-2011) and identifying predictors of initial choice of pharmacotherapy. They found that glyburide has replaced insulin as the more common pharmacotherapy for GDM among those privately insured.
AHRQ-funded; HS017950
Citation: Camelo Castillo W, Boggess K, Stürmer T .
Trends in glyburide compared with insulin use for gestational diabetes treatment in the United States, 2000-2011.
Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jun;123(6):1177-84. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000285..
Keywords: Diabetes, Maternal Care, Medication, Practice Patterns, Pregnancy, Women
Hendrich A, McCoy CK, Gale J
Ascension health's demonstration of full disclosure protocol for unexpected events during labor and delivery shows promise.
This article presents a case study concerning challenges, including physician resistance, to the establishment of a common full disclosure protocol at five labor and delivery demonstration sites. Twenty-seven months after implementation, the rate of full disclosure had increased by 221 percent. Practitioners saw a number of factors as key catalysts for change including consistent and ongoing leadership by local practitioners and hospitals.
AHRQ-funded; HS019608.
Citation: Hendrich A, McCoy CK, Gale J .
Ascension health's demonstration of full disclosure protocol for unexpected events during labor and delivery shows promise.
Health Aff 2014 Jan;33(1):39-45. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1009..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Labor and Delivery, Medical Errors, Medical Liability, Policy, Pregnancy, Women