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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedSkolasky RL, Maggard AM, Li D
Health behavior change counseling in surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Part I: improvement in rehabilitation engagement and functional outcomes.
This study examined whether a brief motivational interviewing-based health behavior change counseling (HBCC) intervention increased patient participation in physical therapy and/or home exercise programs (HEPs), reduced disability, and improved health status after surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. It found that HBCC can improve outcomes after spine surgery through improved rehabilitation participation.
AHRQ-funded; HS017990.
Citation: Skolasky RL, Maggard AM, Li D .
Health behavior change counseling in surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Part I: improvement in rehabilitation engagement and functional outcomes.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015 Jul;96(7):1200-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.03.009..
Keywords: Back Health and Pain, Surgery, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Skolasky RL, Maggard AM, Li D
Health behavior change counseling in surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Part II: Patient activation mediates the effects of health behavior change counseling on rehabilitation engagement.
This study sought to determine the effect of health behavior change counseling (HBCC) on patient activation and the influence of patient activation on rehabilitation engagement, and to identify common barriers to engagement among individuals undergoing surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. It found that the influence of HBCC on rehabilitation engagement was mediated by patient activation. Despite improvements in patient activation, one-third of patients reported low rehabilitation engagement.
AHRQ-funded; HS017990.
Citation: Skolasky RL, Maggard AM, Li D .
Health behavior change counseling in surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Part II: Patient activation mediates the effects of health behavior change counseling on rehabilitation engagement.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2015 Jul;96(7):1208-14. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.02.031..
Keywords: Back Health and Pain, Surgery, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Lyons EE
Evaluation of care management intensity and bariatric surgical weight loss.
This study examined the effect of pre- and postoperative care management on weight loss following bariatric surgery. It found no statistically significant associations between either preoperative or postoperative care management intensity and postoperative change in body mass index at year 1 or year 2. Results were limited by heterogeneity of care management across sites and an inability to assess adherence to care management programs.
AHRQ-funded; HS019912.
Citation: Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Lyons EE .
Evaluation of care management intensity and bariatric surgical weight loss.
Am J Manag Care 2015 Mar;21(3):182-9..
Keywords: Care Management, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Surgery