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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 DisplayedWilcox HC, Kharrazi H, Wilson RF
Data linkage strategies to advance youth suicide prevention: a systematic review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop.
This review sought to identify and describe data systems that can be linked to data from prevention studies to advance youth suicide prevention research. It concluded that there is untapped potential to evaluate and enhance suicide prevention efforts by linking suicide prevention data with existing data systems. However, sparse availability of data dictionaries and lack of adherence to standard data elements limit this potential.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200007I.
Citation: Wilcox HC, Kharrazi H, Wilson RF .
Data linkage strategies to advance youth suicide prevention: a systematic review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop.
Ann Intern Med 2016 Dec 6;165(11):779-85. doi: 10.7326/m16-1281.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Children/Adolescents, Data, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Cohen B, Murray M, Jia H
Is hand hygiene frequency associated with the onset of outbreaks in pediatric long-term care?
The authors studied the possibility of a correlation between hand hygiene and viral outbreak reduction in pediatric long-term care facilities. Contrary to findings in adult long-term care facilities, they found no association between hand hygiene frequency and subsequent outbreak onset in pediatric long-term care facilities.
AHRQ-funded; HS021470.
Citation: Cohen B, Murray M, Jia H .
Is hand hygiene frequency associated with the onset of outbreaks in pediatric long-term care?
Am J Infect Control 2016 Dec;44(12):1492-94. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.06.022.
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Keywords: Prevention, Children/Adolescents, Long-Term Care, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Patient Safety, Children/Adolescents
Kemper AR, Mabry-Hernandez IR, Grossman DC
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez IR
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force approach to child cognitive and behavioral health.
The authors described the meaning of the USPSTF grades, how these grades are determined, and the grades assigned to childhood cognitive, affective, and behavioral health recommendations. They summarized common themes in the evidence gaps and the future research necessary to advance the field and improve child health outcomes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kemper AR, Mabry-Hernandez IR, Grossman DC .
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force approach to child cognitive and behavioral health.
Am J Prev Med 2016 Oct;51(4 Suppl 2):S119-23. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.05.016.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Behavioral Health, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Muray MT, Jackson O, Cohen B
Impact of infection prevention and control initiatives on acute respiratory infections in a pediatric long-term care facility.
Researchers evaluated the collective impact of several infection prevention and control initiatives aimed at reducing acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in a pediatric long-term care facility. ARIs did not decrease overall, though the proportion of infections associated with outbreaks and average number of cases per outbreak decreased. Influenza rates decreased significantly.
AHRQ-funded; HS021470.
Citation: Muray MT, Jackson O, Cohen B .
Impact of infection prevention and control initiatives on acute respiratory infections in a pediatric long-term care facility.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016 Jul;37(7):859-62. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.73.
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Keywords: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Children/Adolescents, Long-Term Care, Prevention, Respiratory Conditions
Reeves SL, Madden B, Freed GL
Transcranial doppler screening among children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia.
The study’s objectives were to assess the feasibility of using administrative claims data to identify and describe the receipt of transcranial Doppler (TCD) screening among children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia and to characterize opportunities for intervention. Despite national recommendations, TCD screening rates remain low. Successful strategies to improve TCD screening rates may capitalize on the numerous health care interactions among children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia.
AHRQ-funded; HS020516.
Citation: Reeves SL, Madden B, Freed GL .
Transcranial doppler screening among children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia.
JAMA Pediatr 2016 Jun;170(6):550-6. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.4859.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Imaging, Prevention, Screening
Farbman KS, Michelson KA
Anaphylaxis in children.
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be life threatening. The authors reviewed the most recent evidence regarding the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of anaphylaxis in children. It concluded that epinephrine remains the mainstay of anaphylaxis treatment, and adjuvant medications should not be used in its place.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Farbman KS, Michelson KA .
Anaphylaxis in children.
Curr Opin Pediatr 2016 Mar 8;28(3):294-7. doi: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000340..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Prevention, Treatments
Loyland B, Wilmont S, Hessels AJ
Staff knowledge, awareness, perceptions, and beliefs about infection prevention in pediatric long-term care facilities.
The aims of this study were to explore direct care providers' knowledge about infection prevention and hand hygiene, attitudes regarding their own and others' hand hygiene practices, and ideas and advice for improving infection prevention efforts. Findings suggested that one essential driver of staff behavior change is having expectations that are meaningful to staff, and many staff members stated that they wanted more in-person staff meetings with education and hands-on, practical advice. Also, workflow patterns and/or the physical environment need to be carefully evaluated to identify systems and methods to minimize cross-contamination.
AHRQ-funded; HS021470.
Citation: Loyland B, Wilmont S, Hessels AJ .
Staff knowledge, awareness, perceptions, and beliefs about infection prevention in pediatric long-term care facilities.
Nurs Res 2016 Mar-Apr;65(2):132-41. doi: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000136.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Long-Term Care, Children/Adolescents, Prevention
Loyland B, Wilmont S, Cohen B
Hand-hygiene practices and observed barriers in pediatric long-term care facilities in the New York metropolitan area.
The authors described hand-hygiene practices in pediatric long-term care (pLTC) facilities and identified observed barriers to, and potential solutions for, improved infection prevention. They found that hand hygiene was performed for 40% of the 847 indications observed and recorded, and that adherence appeared to be influenced by individuals' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and work setting. They concluded by offering suggestions for overcoming barriers or mitigating their effect and suggesting an adaptation of the '5 Moments for Hand Hygiene' to improve infection prevention in pLTC.
AHRQ-funded; HS021470.
Citation: Loyland B, Wilmont S, Cohen B .
Hand-hygiene practices and observed barriers in pediatric long-term care facilities in the New York metropolitan area.
Int J Qual Health Care 2016 Feb;28(1):74-80. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzv097.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Long-Term Care, Children/Adolescents, Prevention
Aalsma MC, Gilbert AL, Xiao S
Parent and adolescent views on barriers to adolescent preventive health care utilization.
The objective of the study was to determine adolescent and parent views of barriers to annual adolescent preventive care. Barriers for parents and adolescents include the belief that an appointment is only needed when a child is sick and family cannot afford cost. Barriers for parents include having their child see a specialist.
AHRQ-funded; HS022681.
Citation: Aalsma MC, Gilbert AL, Xiao S .
Parent and adolescent views on barriers to adolescent preventive health care utilization.
J Pediatr 2016 Feb;169:140-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.090.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Access to Care, Prevention, Primary Care, Healthcare Utilization