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251 to 275 of 1279 Research Studies DisplayedKirby JB, Vistnes JP
AHRQ Author: Kirby JB, Vistnes JP
Access to care improved for people who gained Medicaid or marketplace coverage in 2014.
Newly available longitudinal survey data show that people who lacked health insurance in 2013 and gained coverage through Medicaid or the Marketplaces in 2014 were far more likely to obtain a usual source of care and receive preventive care services than their counterparts who remained uninsured in 2014.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kirby JB, Vistnes JP .
Access to care improved for people who gained Medicaid or marketplace coverage in 2014.
Health Aff 2016 Oct 1;35(10):1830-34. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2016.0716.
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Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Access to Care, Medicaid, Health Insurance
Peiris D, Phipps-Taylor MC, Stachowski CA
ACOs holding commercial contracts are larger and more efficient than noncommercial ACOs.
The researchers examined differences between commercial accountable care organizations (ACOs) and noncommercial ACOs. They found that among all ACOs, there was low uptake of quality and efficiency activities; commercial ACOs reported more use of disease monitoring tools, patient satisfaction data, and quality improvement methods; and about two-thirds of the ACOs had established processes for distributing any savings accrued. They concluded that ACO delivery systems remain at a nascent stage.
AHRQ-funded; HS024075.
Citation: Peiris D, Phipps-Taylor MC, Stachowski CA .
ACOs holding commercial contracts are larger and more efficient than noncommercial ACOs.
Health Aff 2016 Oct;35(10):1849-56. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2016.0387.
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Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Payment, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare
Suter LG, Barber CE, Herrin J
American College of Rheumatology white paper on performance outcome measures in rheumatology.
The objective of this study was to highlight the opportunities and challenges of developing and implementing performance outcome measures in rheumatology for accountability purposes. The authors' hypothetical outcome measure was a measure of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity intended for evaluating Accountable Care Organization performance. They provided a summary table of key take-home points for clinicians and policymakers. The authors concluded that the most effective and meaningful measures can only be created through the close collaboration of patients, providers, measure developers, and policymakers.
AHRQ-funded; HS024412.
Citation: Suter LG, Barber CE, Herrin J .
American College of Rheumatology white paper on performance outcome measures in rheumatology.
Arthritis Care Res 2016 Oct;68(10):1390-401. doi: 10.1002/acr.22936.
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Keywords: Quality of Care, Quality Measures, Outcomes, Arthritis
Waljee JF, Ghaferi A, Cassidy R
Are patient-reported outcomes correlated with clinical outcomes after surgery? A population-based study.
The researchers evaluated the extent to which patient-reported outcomes (eg, health-related quality of life) are distinct from clinical outcomes following bariatric surgery. They concluded that patient-reported outcomes are not correlated with early perioperative events, but are correlated with measures of clinical effectiveness after bariatric surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS023313.
Citation: Waljee JF, Ghaferi A, Cassidy R .
Are patient-reported outcomes correlated with clinical outcomes after surgery? A population-based study.
Ann Surg 2016 Oct;264(4):682-9. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001852.
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Keywords: Surgery, Obesity, Adverse Events, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Safety
Mamtani R, Clark AS, Scott FI
Association between breast cancer recurrence and immunosuppression in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease: a cohort study.
The researchers examined the rates of breast cancer recurrence in patients with immune-mediated disease and treated breast cancer who received therapy with methotrexate, thiopurines, or anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF). They found that the risk of breast cancer recurrence in patients who received methotrexate, thiopurine, or anti-TNF therapy was not statistically significantly increased, although they did not rule out a 2-fold or greater increased risk in those treated with thiopurines.
AHRQ-funded; HS021110; HS018517.
Citation: Mamtani R, Clark AS, Scott FI .
Association between breast cancer recurrence and immunosuppression in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease: a cohort study.
Arthritis Rheumatol 2016 Oct;68(10):2403-11. doi: 10.1002/art.39738.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Digestive Disease and Health, Medication, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Arthritis
Halm EA, Beaber EF, McLerran D
Association between primary care visits and colorectal cancer screening outcomes in the era of population health outreach.
The researchers assessed associations between primary care provider (PCP) visits and receipt of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical (FIT) or fecal occult blood test (FOBT). They found that patients with a greater number of PCP visits had higher rates of both incident CRC screening and colonoscopy after positive FIT/FOBT, even in health systems with active population health outreach programs.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Halm EA, Beaber EF, McLerran D .
Association between primary care visits and colorectal cancer screening outcomes in the era of population health outreach.
J Gen Intern Med 2016 Oct;31(10):1190-7. doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3760-9..
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Primary Care, Screening
Kantor R, Thyssen JP, Paller AS
Atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, or eczema? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and recommendation for uniform use of 'atopic dermatitis'.
The authors sought to determine the most commonly-used terms for atopic dermatitis. They found that atopic dermatitis was the most commonly-used term in studies across almost all publication types, languages, and journals and appears to be increasing in popularity. They concluded by suggesting the use of the term atopic dermatitis in publications, healthcare clinician training, and patient education.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Kantor R, Thyssen JP, Paller AS .
Atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, or eczema? A systematic review, meta-analysis, and recommendation for uniform use of 'atopic dermatitis'.
Allergy 2016 Oct;71(10):1480-5. doi: 10.1111/all.12982.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Clinician-Patient Communication, Skin Conditions
Rodriguez HP, Chen X, Martinez AE
Availability of primary care team members can improve teamwork and readiness for change.
Researchers conducted a survey of adult primary care providers and staff in California safety net practices to assess primary care team structure (team size, team member availability, and access to interdisciplinary expertise), teamwork, and readiness for change. Greater team member availability was associated with greater readiness for change, but the relationship was stronger for staff than for primary care providers.
AHRQ-funded; HS020120.
Citation: Rodriguez HP, Chen X, Martinez AE .
Availability of primary care team members can improve teamwork and readiness for change.
Health Care Manage Rev 2016 Oct-Dec;41(4):286-95. doi: 10.1097/hmr.0000000000000082.
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Keywords: Primary Care, Teams, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Organizational Change, Practice Improvement
Hanmer J, Hess R, Sullivan S
Benchmarking health-related quality-of-life data from a clinical setting.
This paper's objective was to construct a nationally representative health-related quality of life (HRQoL) benchmark for use with a clinical sample. The results showed that HRQoL benchmarks can be created from current public datasets, and subgroups in national samples may provide more valid benchmarks for clinical populations.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Hanmer J, Hess R, Sullivan S .
Benchmarking health-related quality-of-life data from a clinical setting.
Am J Manag Care 2016 Oct;22(10):669-75.
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Keywords: Health Status, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Quality of Life
Berridge C
Breathing room in monitored space: the impact of passive monitoring technology on privacy in independent living.
The author examines articulations of the relationship between privacy and passive monitoring by users and former users of a sensor-based remote monitoring system. This research identifies where boundary intrusion can occur in the use of passive monitoring and how changes to technology design and practice could create opportunities for residents to manage their own boundaries according to their privacy needs.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Berridge C .
Breathing room in monitored space: the impact of passive monitoring technology on privacy in independent living.
Gerontologist 2016 Oct;56(5):807-16. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnv034.
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Keywords: Care Management, Elderly, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Schulz R, Beach SR, Matthews JT
Caregivers' willingness to pay for technologies to support caregiving.
The authors reported the results of a study designed to assess whether and how much informal caregivers are willing to pay for technologies designed to help monitor and support care recipients (CRs) in performing kitchen and personal care tasks. By web survey, they found that about 20% of caregivers were not willing to pay anything for kitchen and self-care technologies. Among those willing to pay, the mean amount was approximately $50 per month for monitoring technologies and $70 per month for technologies that both monitored and provided some assistance. Younger caregivers, those caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease, and caregivers with more positive attitudes toward and experience with technology were willing to pay more. Most caregivers felt that the government or private insurance should help pay for these technologies.
AHRQ-funded; HS022889.
Citation: Schulz R, Beach SR, Matthews JT .
Caregivers' willingness to pay for technologies to support caregiving.
Gerontologist 2016 Oct;56(5):817-29. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnv033.
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Keywords: Caregiving, Healthcare Costs, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Harrod M, Montoya A, Mody L
Challenges for nurses caring for individuals with peripherally inserted central catheters in skilled nursing facilities.
The researchers sought to understand the perceived preparedness of frontline nurses (registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs)), unit nurse managers, and skilled nursing facility (SNF) administrators in providing care for residents with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in SNFs. They noted differences between resident self-reported PICC concerns (quality of life) and those described by frontline nurses.
AHRQ-funded; HS019979; HS022835.
Citation: Harrod M, Montoya A, Mody L .
Challenges for nurses caring for individuals with peripherally inserted central catheters in skilled nursing facilities.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2016 Oct;64(10):2059-64. doi: 10.1111/jgs.14341.
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Keywords: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI), Communication, Nursing, Quality of Life, Transitions of Care
Sommers BD, Blendon RJ, Orav EJ
Changes in utilization and health among low-income adults after Medicaid expansion or expanded private insurance.
The researchers assessed changes in access to care, utilization, and self-reported health among low-income adults in 3 states taking alternative approaches to the ACA. They concluded that in the second year of expansion, Kentucky's Medicaid program and Arkansas's private option were associated with significant increases in outpatient utilization, preventive care, and improved health care quality; reductions in emergency department use; and improved self-reported health.
AHRQ-funded; HS021291.
Citation: Sommers BD, Blendon RJ, Orav EJ .
Changes in utilization and health among low-income adults after Medicaid expansion or expanded private insurance.
JAMA Intern Med 2016 Oct;176(10):1501-09. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.4419.
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Keywords: Healthcare Utilization, Low-Income, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Access to Care
Green TC, Gilbert M
Counterfeit medications and fentanyl.
In this invited commentary, the authors discuss counterfeit medications and fentanyl, including a research letter in the same issue by Arens et al., which reports on a case series of counterfeit Xanax tablets containing fentanyl and etizolam. They include malice, accident, obfuscation, and economic considerations as reasons why someone would press fentanyl into the shape of a Xanax tablet.
AHRQ-funded; HS024021.
Citation: Green TC, Gilbert M .
Counterfeit medications and fentanyl.
JAMA Intern Med 2016 Oct;176(10):1555-57. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.4310.
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Keywords: Medication: Safety, Medication, Patient Safety
Pezold ML, Pusic AL, Cohen WA
Defining a research agenda for patient-reported outcomes in surgery: using a Delphi survey of stakeholders.
The authors sought to create a research agenda to help determine future directions and advance cross-disciplinary collaboration on the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in surgery. They concluded that the Patient-Reported Outcomes in Surgery Conference research agenda was created using a modified Delphi survey of stakeholders that will help researchers, surgeons, and funders identify crucial areas of future PROs research in surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS023357; HS000066.
Citation: Pezold ML, Pusic AL, Cohen WA .
Defining a research agenda for patient-reported outcomes in surgery: using a Delphi survey of stakeholders.
JAMA Surg 2016 Oct;151(10):930-36. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.1640.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Research Methodologies, Surgery, Quality Indicators (QIs)
Murray MT, Heitkempber E, Jackson O
Direct costs of acute respiratory infections in a pediatric long-term care facility.
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARI) are a major burden in pediatric long-term care. The researchers analyzed the financial impact of ARI in 2012-2013. Costs associated with ARI during the respiratory viral season were ten times greater than during the non-respiratory viral season, $31,224 and $3,242 per 1000 patient-days, respectively.
AHRQ-funded; HS021470.
Citation: Murray MT, Heitkempber E, Jackson O .
Direct costs of acute respiratory infections in a pediatric long-term care facility.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2016 Jan;10(1):34-6. doi: 10.1111/irv.12350.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, Long-Term Care, Healthcare Costs, Children/Adolescents
Krishnan S, Karg PE, Boninger ML
Early detection of pressure ulcer development following traumatic spinal cord injury using inflammatory mediators.
The authors aimed to identify changes in concentrations of inflammatory mediators in plasma and urine after traumatic spinal cord injury and before the occurrence of a first pressure ulcer. They found that an increase in concentration of the chemokine interferon-γ-induced protein in plasma and a decrease in concentration of the cytokine interferon-α in urine were observed before occurrence of a first pressure ulcer compared with matched controls. They concluded that inflammatory mediators should be explored as possible biomarkers for identifying individuals at risk for pressure ulcer formation.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Krishnan S, Karg PE, Boninger ML .
Early detection of pressure ulcer development following traumatic spinal cord injury using inflammatory mediators.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016 Oct;97(10):1656-62. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.01.003.
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Keywords: Pressure Ulcers, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds
Bailey SR, Hoopes MJ, Marino M
Effect of gaining insurance coverage on smoking cessation in community health centers: a cohort study.
This study aimed to determine if uninsured community health center (CHC) patients who gain Medicaid coverage experience greater primary care utilization, receive more cessation medication orders, and achieve higher quit rates, compared to continuously uninsured smokers. It found that newly insured patients had increased odds of quit smoking status over 24 months of follow-up than those who remained uninsured.
AHRQ-funded; HS021522; HS024270.
Citation: Bailey SR, Hoopes MJ, Marino M .
Effect of gaining insurance coverage on smoking cessation in community health centers: a cohort study.
J Gen Intern Med 2016 Oct;31(10):1198-205. doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3781-4.
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Keywords: Tobacco Use, Health Insurance, Community-Based Practice, Medicaid, Healthcare Utilization
Kennedy-Hendricks A, McGinty EE, Barry CL
Effects of competing narratives on public perceptions of opioid pain reliever addiction during pregnancy.
The researchers tested the effects of narratives portraying a woman with opioid pain reliever addiction during pregnancy on beliefs about people addicted to opioid pain relievers, perceptions of treatment effectiveness, policy attitudes, and emotional responses. They found that the extent to which narratives portraying successfully treated addiction affected public attitudes depended on the socioeconomic status of the woman portrayed.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Kennedy-Hendricks A, McGinty EE, Barry CL .
Effects of competing narratives on public perceptions of opioid pain reliever addiction during pregnancy.
J Health Polit Policy Law 2016 Oct;41(5):873-916. doi: 10.1215/03616878-3632230.
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Keywords: Opioids, Pain, Pregnancy, Social Stigma, Substance Abuse
Fulford D, Tuot DS, Mangurian C
Electronic psychiatric consultation in primary care in the safety net.
The authors examined the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a psychiatric eReferral program in a publicly funded, community-based primary care clinic in San Francisco staffed by eight primary care practitioners (PCPs). They found feasibility and acceptability of implementing an integrated electronic psychiatry consultation and referral service in a community-based primary care clinic and recommended future trials designed to examine the impact of this type of service on the delivery of high-quality mental health care and its cost-effectiveness in a safety-net health care system.
AHRQ-funded; HS021700.
Citation: Fulford D, Tuot DS, Mangurian C .
Electronic psychiatric consultation in primary care in the safety net.
Psychiatr Serv 2016 Oct;67(10):1160-61. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.671003.
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Keywords: Community-Based Practice, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Nakagawa K, Ahn HJ, Taira DA
Ethnic comparison of 30-day potentially preventable readmissions after stroke in Hawaii.
The authors sought to compare potentially preventable readmissions (PPR) among a multiethnic population in Hawaii. They concluded that the Chinese ethnicity may have a higher risk of 30-day PPR after stroke compared to whites. Other associated factors include mental illness, Medicaid, and Hawaii county.
AHRQ-funded; HS019990.
Citation: Nakagawa K, Ahn HJ, Taira DA .
Ethnic comparison of 30-day potentially preventable readmissions after stroke in Hawaii.
Stroke 2016 Oct;47(10):2611-7. doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.013669.
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Keywords: Stroke, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Hospital Readmissions, Hospitalization, Risk
Ban KA, Cohen ME, Ko CY
Evaluation of the ProPublica surgeon scorecard "Adjusted Complication Rate" measure specifications.
The authors sought to (1) determine the proportion of cases excluded by ProPublica's specifications, (2) assess the proportion of inpatient complications excluded from ProPublica's measure, and (3) examine the validity of ProPublica's outcome measure by comparing performance on the measure to well-established postoperative outcome measures. They found that ProPublica's outcome measure specifications exclude 82% of cases, miss 84% of postoperative complications, and correlate poorly with well-established postoperative outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS021857.
Citation: Ban KA, Cohen ME, Ko CY .
Evaluation of the ProPublica surgeon scorecard "Adjusted Complication Rate" measure specifications.
Ann Surg 2016 Oct;264(4):566-74. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001858.
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Keywords: Adverse Events, Outcomes, Public Reporting, Quality Measures, Surgery
Kirby JS, Sisic M, Tan J
Exploring coping strategies for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
The authors explored the coping strategies of individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). They found that negative coping included behavioral disengagement and social isolation, while positive coping included use of humor and positive reframing as well as the support of others.
AHRQ-funded; HS024585.
Citation: Kirby JS, Sisic M, Tan J .
Exploring coping strategies for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
JAMA Dermatol 2016 Oct;152(10):1166-67. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.1942.
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Keywords: Health Status, Quality of Life, Patient Self-Management, Skin Conditions
Raji MY, Chen NW, Raji M
Factors associated with seeking physician care by Medicare beneficiaries who receive all their primary care from nurse practitioners.
The authors sought to examine rate and correlates of switching from exclusive nurse practitioner (NP) primary care to receiving some or all primary care from physicians. The study group consisted of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes, congrestive heart failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The researchers found that about half of Medicare patients under exclusive NP primary care switched to physicians for some or all primary care over a 3-year period.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134; HS020642.
Citation: Raji MY, Chen NW, Raji M .
Factors associated with seeking physician care by Medicare beneficiaries who receive all their primary care from nurse practitioners.
J Prim Care Community Health 2016 Oct;7(4):249-57. doi: 10.1177/2150131916659674.
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Keywords: Elderly, Medicare, Primary Care, Practice Patterns
Vistnes JP, Cohen JW
AHRQ Author: Vistnes JP, Cohen JW
Gaining coverage in 2014: new estimates of marketplace and Medicaid transitions.
The researchers used data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Household Component to examine coverage transitions for nonelderly US adults. They found that 71.5 percent of Marketplace enrollees in 2014 had some period of uninsurance before enrollment. In Medicaid expansion states, 17.4 percent of adults who were uninsured throughout 2013 gained Medicaid coverage in 2014, compared with only 5.6 percent in those states between 2012 and 2013.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Vistnes JP, Cohen JW .
Gaining coverage in 2014: new estimates of marketplace and Medicaid transitions.
Health Aff 2016 Oct 1;35(10):1825-29. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2016.0500.
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Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Health Insurance, Medicaid, Uninsured, Policy