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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 DisplayedRobinson M, Greenhawt M, Stukus DR
Factors associated with epinephrine administration for anaphylaxis in children before arrival to the emergency department.
Researchers evaluated factors associated with anaphylaxis management before arrival at the emergency department (ED) or urgent care center (UCC). Reactions occurring at home were less likely to be treated with epinephrine compared with reactions occurring at school. The odds of receiving epinephrine before arrival at the ED or UCC were significantly lower with a 2-organ system or 3-organ system presentation compared with 1-organ system involvement.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Robinson M, Greenhawt M, Stukus DR .
Factors associated with epinephrine administration for anaphylaxis in children before arrival to the emergency department.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2017 Aug;119(2):164-69. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2017.06.001.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Healthcare Utilization, Medication, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Nuckols TK, Fingar KR, Barrett M
AHRQ Author: Steiner CA, Stocks C, Owens PL
The shifting landscape in utilization of inpatient, observation, and emergency department services across payers.
Using data from four states from AHRQ’s Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, this study compared the payer-specific population-based rates of adults using inpatient, observation, and emergency department (ED) services for 10 common medical conditions in 2009 and in 2013. Inpatient admissions declined, and care shifted toward treat-and-release observation stays and ED visits. The percentage of hospitalizations that began with an observation stay increased.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Nuckols TK, Fingar KR, Barrett M .
The shifting landscape in utilization of inpatient, observation, and emergency department services across payers.
J Hosp Med 2017 Jun;12(6):443-46. doi: 10.12788/jhm.2751.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Healthcare Utilization, Hospitalization, Payment
Martsolf G, Fingar KR, Coffey R
AHRQ Author: Elixhauser A
Association between the opening of retail clinics and low-acuity emergency department visits.
This study assessed whether the opening of retail clinics near emergency departments (ED) is associated with decreased ED utilization for low-acuity conditions. It concluded that with increased patient demand resulting from the expansion of health insurance coverage, retail clinics may emerge as an important care location, but to date, they have not been associated with a meaningful reduction in low-acuity ED visits.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Martsolf G, Fingar KR, Coffey R .
Association between the opening of retail clinics and low-acuity emergency department visits.
Ann Emerg Med 2017 Apr;69(4):397-403.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.462.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Healthcare Utilization, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Health Services Research (HSR), Ambulatory Care and Surgery