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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 DisplayedHirayama A, Goto T, Faridi MK
Age-related differences in the rate and diagnosis of 30-day readmission after hospitalization for acute ischemic stroke.
The purpose of this study was to examine the age-related differences in rate and principal reason of 30-day readmissions in patients hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke. Results showed that, among 620,788 hospitalizations, advanced age was associated with a higher 30-day readmission rate after acute ischemic stroke. Compared with younger adults, older adults were more likely to be readmitted for non-stroke-related conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023305.
Citation: Hirayama A, Goto T, Faridi MK .
Age-related differences in the rate and diagnosis of 30-day readmission after hospitalization for acute ischemic stroke.
Int J Stroke 2018 Oct;13(7):717-24. doi: 10.1177/1747493018772790..
Keywords: Elderly, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospital Readmissions, Hospitalization, Stroke
Dworsky JQ, Childers CP, Maggard-Gibbons M
High-risk colorectal surgery: what are the outcomes for geriatric patients?
This study examines the national burden and age-specific outcomes of previously defined high-risk colorectal procedures (HRCP) in geriatric patients using the 2014 National Inpatient Sample. The authors found that outcomes after HRCP are worse for older patients and for nonelective cases. They suggest that this information can inform preoperative counseling and targeted quality improvement projects.
AHRQ-funded; HS000046.
Citation: Dworsky JQ, Childers CP, Maggard-Gibbons M .
High-risk colorectal surgery: what are the outcomes for geriatric patients?
Am Surg 2018 Oct;84(10):1650-54..
Keywords: Elderly, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Outcomes, Risk, Surgery
Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk AO
AHRQ Author: Steiner CA
Mandatory physician reporting of at-risk drivers: the older driver example.
The hypothesis that mandatory physician reporting laws reduce the rate of crash-related hospitalizations among older adult drivers was tested. Mandatory physician reporting failed to explain any significant variation in crash hospitalization rates, when adjusting for other state-specific laws and characteristics. Vision testing at in-person license renewal was a significant predictor of lower crash hospitalization rate.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk AO .
Mandatory physician reporting of at-risk drivers: the older driver example.
Gerontologist 2018 May 8;58(3):578-87. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw209.
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Keywords: Elderly, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Injuries and Wounds
Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk AO
AHRQ Author: Steiner CA
Dementia and motor vehicle crash hospitalizations: role of physician reporting laws.
This study sought to determine the effect of physician reporting laws and state licensing requirements on crash hospitalizations among drivers with dementia. It concluded that physician reporting laws, mandated or legally protected, were not associated with a lower likelihood of dementia among crash hospitalized drivers. Vision testing at in-person renewal and in-person renewal requirements were significantly related with a lower prevalence of dementia in hospitalized older drivers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk AO .
Dementia and motor vehicle crash hospitalizations: role of physician reporting laws.
Neurology 2018 Feb 27;90(9):e808-e13. doi: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000005022.
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Keywords: Dementia, Elderly, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Policy