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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 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedLamplot JD, Bansal A, Nguyen JT
Risk of subsequent joint arthroplasty in contralateral or different joint after index shoulder, hip, or knee arthroplasty: association with index joint, demographics, and patient-specific factors.
The purpose of this study using HCUP data was to determine how demographic and other patient-specific factors are associated with the risk of subsequent joint replacement in the contralateral or a different joint following an index joint replacement for osteoarthritis. Results showed a relatively high risk of subsequent replacement of the contralateral joint and a relatively low risk of subsequent replacement of a different joint within 5 to 8 years after an index total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, or total shoulder arthroplasty. Obesity was associated with a higher risk of subsequent replacement of the contralateral joint or a different joint.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Lamplot JD, Bansal A, Nguyen JT .
Risk of subsequent joint arthroplasty in contralateral or different joint after index shoulder, hip, or knee arthroplasty: association with index joint, demographics, and patient-specific factors.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2018 Oct 17;100(20):1750-56. doi: 10.2106/jbjs.17.00948..
Keywords: Arthritis, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Risk, Surgery, Orthopedics, Healthcare Utilization
Hirayama A, Goto T, Shimada YJ
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and subsequent risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation.
Although emerging evidence has suggested the relationship of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with atrial fibrillation (AF), little is known about whether acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) increases the risk of repeated AF-related healthcare utilization. The investigators found that among patients with existing AF, AECOPD was associated with a higher risk of AF-related ED visit or hospitalization in the first 90-day post-AECOPD period.
AHRQ-funded; HS023305.
Citation: Hirayama A, Goto T, Shimada YJ .
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and subsequent risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation.
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2018 Sep;11(9):e006322. doi: 10.1161/circep.118.006322..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Emergency Department, Respiratory Conditions, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Chronic Conditions, Hospitalization, Risk, Healthcare Utilization
Richards CA, Rundle AG, Wright JD
Association between hospital financial distress and immediate breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy among women with ductal carcinoma in situ.
Hospital financial distress may reduce the services a hospital can offer, particularly unprofitable ones. This study examined the association between hospital financial distress (HFD) and receipt of immediate breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy among women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It concluded that the financial strength of the hospital where a patient receives treatment is associated with receipt of immediate breast reconstruction surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS021709.
Citation: Richards CA, Rundle AG, Wright JD .
Association between hospital financial distress and immediate breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy among women with ductal carcinoma in situ.
JAMA Surg 2018 Apr;153(4):344-51. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.5018.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Utilization, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Surgery
Valley TS, Nallamothu BK, Heung M
Hospital variation in renal replacement therapy for sepsis in the United States.
This retrospective cohort study estimated the risk- and reliability-adjusted rate of acute renal replacement therapy use for patients with sepsis and acute kidney injury at each hospital sampled by the Nationwide Inpatient Sample in 2011. The investigators examined the association between hospital-specific renal replacement therapy rate and in-hospital mortality and hospital costs after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics.
AHRQ-funded; HS020672.
Citation: Valley TS, Nallamothu BK, Heung M .
Hospital variation in renal replacement therapy for sepsis in the United States.
Crit Care Med 2018 Feb;46(2):e158-e65. doi: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002878..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Utilization, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitals, Sepsis