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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 DisplayedRangachari P
Using social knowledge networking technology to enable meaningful use of electronic health record technology in hospitals and health systems.
In this paper, Rangachari (1) reviewed the theoretical literatures on technology use & implementation, and identified a framework for understanding & overcoming unintended adverse consequences of implementing Electronic Health Records; (2) outlined a broad project proposal to test the applicability of the framework in enabling "meaningful use" of Electronic Health Records in a healthcare context; and (3) identified strategies for successful implementation of Electronic Health Records in hospitals & health systems, based on the literature review and application.
AHRQ-funded; HS024335.
Citation: Rangachari P .
Using social knowledge networking technology to enable meaningful use of electronic health record technology in hospitals and health systems.
J Hosp Adm 2014 Dec;3(6):66-78. doi: 10.5430/jha.v3n6p66.
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Keywords: Health Systems, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Hospitals, Implementation
Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
This study was conducted to determine whether practice-based research networks (PBRNs) could increase dissemination, implementation, and diffusion of evidence-based treatment guidelines for chronic kidney disease by leveraging early adopter practices. After the intervention, the initial four PBRNs increased the use of ACEIs/ARBs, discontinuation of NSAIDs, testing for anemia, and testing and/or treatment for vitamin D deficiency. Most were able to recruit two additional practices, which also increased their use of ACEIs/ARBs and testing and/or treatment of vitamin D deficiency. The researchers concluded that, with some assistance, early adopter practices can facilitate the diffusion of evidence-based approaches to other practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS019945.
Citation: Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD .
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
Implement Sci 2014 Nov 23;9:169. doi: 10.1186/s13012-014-0169-x.
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Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care, Kidney Disease and Health, Chronic Conditions, Guidelines, Implementation
Werner JJ, Stange KC
Praxis-based research networks: an emerging paradigm for research that is rigorous, relevant, and inclusive.
The authors argue that praxis-based research networks (PBRNs) are dynamically evolving to meet the needs of communities by partnering to generate new knowledge that can benefit community and population health. Furthermore, the praxis-based research network model facilitates adaptive partnering and provides a learning mechanism that enables the formation of new collaborations while remaining true to the core values of PBRNs.
AHRQ-funded; HS021648.
Citation: Werner JJ, Stange KC .
Praxis-based research networks: an emerging paradigm for research that is rigorous, relevant, and inclusive.
J Am Board Fam Med 2014 Nov-Dec;27(6):730-5. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2014.06.140034..
Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Implementation, Community Partnerships
Holzer JK, Ellis L, Merritt MW
Why we need community engagement in medical research.
The aim of this article was to illustrate how community engagement can help to remedy shortfalls of community trust, participant enrollment, and uptake of research findings. After briefly describing these shortfalls, the authors considered 3 case examples that demonstrate the potential of community engagement to address each. They also discussed the ethical importance and implications of demonstrating respect for the community.
AHRQ-funded; HS017589.
Citation: Holzer JK, Ellis L, Merritt MW .
Why we need community engagement in medical research.
J Investig Med 2014 Aug;62(6):851-5. doi: 10.1097/jim.0000000000000097..
Keywords: Health Services Research (HSR), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Research Methodologies, Implementation
Weng C, Payne PR, Velez M
Towards symbiosis in knowledge representation and natural language processing for structuring clinical practice guidelines.
This vision paper discusses the value and feasibility of supporting symbiosis in text-based knowledge acquisition (KA) and knowledge representation (KR). It concludes that KA for KR should be made explicit, scalable, elastic, iterative, and “just expressive enough” to allow NLP-assisted knowledge engineering and increase the facility by which clinical practice guidelines are translated from research into practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS022961.
Citation: Weng C, Payne PR, Velez M .
Towards symbiosis in knowledge representation and natural language processing for structuring clinical practice guidelines.
Stud Health Technol Inform 2014;201:461-9..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Implementation, Health Information Technology (HIT)