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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 DisplayedFichtenberg CM, Alley DE, Mistry KB
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Improving social needs intervention research: key questions for advancing the field.
This paper summarizes emerging evidence and identifies key areas where more research is needed to advance implementation and policy development. Gaps exist in terms of comparative effectiveness and cost effectiveness of social needs intervention approaches. Increased understanding of mechanisms of action to maximize practitioners' ability to tailor interventions would be a benefit. More research is recommended to guard against unintended consequences and ensure these interventions reduce health inequities. Implementation science research should identify supports and incentives for adoption of effective interventions. Focusing both public and private research efforts on these evidence gaps can help advance identification of interventions that maximize both health equity and healthcare value.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; HS026664.
Citation: Fichtenberg CM, Alley DE, Mistry KB .
Improving social needs intervention research: key questions for advancing the field.
Am J Prev Med 2019 Dec;57(6s1):S47-s54. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.07.018..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Social Determinants of Health
McGinn T, Cohen S, Khan S
The high cost of low value care.
The main focus of this study was bridging the "evidence gap" between frontline decision-making in health care and the actual evidence, with the hope of reducing unnecessary diagnostic testing and treatments. From their work in pulmonary embolism (PE) and over ordering of computed tomography pulmonary angiography, the investigators integrated the highly validated Wells' criteria into the electronic health record at two of their major academic tertiary hospitals.
AHRQ-funded; HS022061.
Citation: McGinn T, Cohen S, Khan S .
The high cost of low value care.
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 2019;130:60-70..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Decision Making, Comparative Effectiveness
Borsky AE, Flores EJ, Berliner E
AHRQ Author: Borsky AE, Berliner E, Chang C, Chang SM
Next steps in improving healthcare value: AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program-applying the knowledge to practice to data cycle to strengthen the value of patient care.
This paper discusses AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program which has been in existence for over 20 years. The EPC program and its objectives are described. The three phases of the Learning Healthcare System cycle is described. A sample topic (hospital medicine Clostridium difficile colitis prevention and treatment) is used to describe the process and results of the effectiveness of the EPC program.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Borsky AE, Flores EJ, Berliner E .
Next steps in improving healthcare value: AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program-applying the knowledge to practice to data cycle to strengthen the value of patient care.
J Hosp Med 2019 May;14(5):311-14. doi: 10.12788/jhm.3157..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Learning Health Systems, Implementation