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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedArtis KA, Dweik RA, Patel B
Performance measure development, use, and measurement of effectiveness using the guideline on mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. an official American Thoracic Society workshop report.
This report summarizes the proceedings of a workshop convened to advance the American Thoracic Society’s work in performance measure development and guideline implementation. The example of a low-tidal volume ventilation performance measure created from the 2017 ATS clinical practice guideline is used to illustrate the application of the ATS performance measure development framework, including detailed explanation of the rationale for the specifications chosen, identification of areas in need of further validity testing, and a preliminary strategy for testing the performance measure.
AHRQ-funded; HS024552.
Citation: Artis KA, Dweik RA, Patel B .
Performance measure development, use, and measurement of effectiveness using the guideline on mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. an official American Thoracic Society workshop report.
Ann Am Thorac Soc 2019 Dec;16(12):1463-72. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201909-665ST..
Keywords: Respiratory Conditions, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Measures, Quality of Care, Provider Performance
Ingraham AM, Ayturk MD, Kiefe CI
Adherence to 20 emergency general surgery best practices: results of a national survey.
The authors used a hybrid questionnaire to examine national adherence to emergency general surgery (EGS) best practices. They found that there was substantial room for performance improvement, and that adopting an acute care surgery model predicts better performance. They conclude that this novel overview of adherence to EGS best practices will enable surgeons and policymakers to address variations in EGS care nationally.
AHRQ-funded; HS022694.
Citation: Ingraham AM, Ayturk MD, Kiefe CI .
Adherence to 20 emergency general surgery best practices: results of a national survey.
Ann Surg 2019 Aug;270(2):270-80. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002746..
Keywords: Surgery, Emergency Department, Guidelines, Quality of Care, Quality Improvement