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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedCallaghan BC, Kerber KA, Banerjee M
The evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: utilisation and expenditures by community neurologists.
The aim of the study was to determine utilization and expenditures in the evaluation of a new diagnosis of distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) by community neurologists using a population-based design and a strict case definition. It concluded that electrodiagnostic tests and MRIs are frequently ordered in the diagnostic evaluation of DSP and account for more than 80% of the expenditures.
AHRQ-funded; HS017690.
Citation: Callaghan BC, Kerber KA, Banerjee M .
The evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: utilisation and expenditures by community neurologists.
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2016 Jan;87(1):113-4. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2014-307575.
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Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Utilization, Imaging
Roth JA, Ramsey SD
Computed tomography screening for lung cancer: A high-value proposition?
This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of low-dose computed tomographic scan screening for lung cancer within the Canadian health care system. It found that compared with no screening, the reference scenario saved 51,000 quality-adjusted life-years (QALY) and had an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of CaD $52,000/QALY.
HS022982.
Citation: Roth JA, Ramsey SD .
Computed tomography screening for lung cancer: A high-value proposition?
JAMA 2016 Jan 5;315(1):77-8. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.17877..
Keywords: Cancer: Lung Cancer, Imaging, Screening, Healthcare Costs, Quality of Life