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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedHemler JR, Edwards ST, Valenzuela S
The effects of major disruptions on practice participation in facilitation during a primary care quality improvement initiative.
This study explored the relationship between disruptions in primary care practices and practice participation in facilitated quality improvement (QI). Using data from EvidenceNOW, findings showed that disruptions are prevalent in primary care, but practices can continue participating in QI interventions, particularly when supported by a facilitator.
AHRQ-funded; HS023940.
Citation: Hemler JR, Edwards ST, Valenzuela S .
The effects of major disruptions on practice participation in facilitation during a primary care quality improvement initiative.
J Am Board Fam Med 2022 Jan-Feb;35(1):124-39. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.01.210205..
Keywords: Primary Care, Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Workforce
Poghosyan L, Ghaffari A, Liu J
Physician-nurse practitioner teamwork in primary care practices in New York: a cross-sectional survey.
Primary care practices increasingly rely on the growing workforce of nurse practitioners (NPs) to meet primary care demand. Understanding teamwork between NPs and physicians in primary care practices is critically important. In this study, the investigators assessed teamwork between NPs and physicians practicing within the same primary care practice and determined how teamwork affected their job satisfaction, intent to leave their current job, and quality of care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024758.
Citation: Poghosyan L, Ghaffari A, Liu J .
Physician-nurse practitioner teamwork in primary care practices in New York: a cross-sectional survey.
J Gen Intern Med 2020 Apr;35(4):1021-28. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05509-2..
Keywords: Primary Care: Models of Care, Primary Care, Provider: Clinician, Provider: Physician, Provider, Workforce, Quality of Care
Than C, Chuang E, Washington DL
Understanding gender sensitivity of the health care workforce at the Veterans Health Administration.
Gender sensitivity of providers and staff has assumed increasing importance in closing historical gender disparities in health care quality and outcomes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented several initiatives intended to improve gender sensitivity of its health care workforce. The current study examined practice- and individual-level characteristics associated with gender sensitivity of primary care providers (PCPs) and staff.
AHRQ-funded; HS000046.
Citation: Than C, Chuang E, Washington DL .
Understanding gender sensitivity of the health care workforce at the Veterans Health Administration.
Womens Health Issues 2020 Mar-Apr;30(2):120-27. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2020.01.001..
Keywords: Workforce, Provider, Primary Care, Disparities, Quality of Care
Baron AN, Hemler JR, Sweeney SM
Effects of practice turnover on primary care quality improvement implementation.
This study examined the effect primary care practice turnover has on quality improvement (QI) implementation. It often stops momentum in the improvement process, especially if key members leave. Key member turnover causes loss of institutional memory about QI purpose, processes, and long-term vision.
AHRQ-funded; HS023940.
Citation: Baron AN, Hemler JR, Sweeney SM .
Effects of practice turnover on primary care quality improvement implementation.
Am J Med Qual 2020 Jan/Feb;35(1):16-22. doi: 10.1177/1062860619844001..
Keywords: Primary Care, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Workforce, Implementation
Meyers D, LeRoy L, Bailit M
AHRQ Author: Meyers D, Zhan C
Workforce configurations to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care: a mixed-method exploration of staffing for four types of primary care practices.
The aim of this study was to explore the team configurations and associated costs required to deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care. The study estimates provided health care decision-makers with needed guideposts for considering primary care staffing and financing and informed broader discussions on primary care innovations and the necessary resources to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care in the USA.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I; 29032009T.
Citation: Meyers D, LeRoy L, Bailit M .
Workforce configurations to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care: a mixed-method exploration of staffing for four types of primary care practices.
J Gen Intern Med 2018 Oct;33(10):1774-79. doi: 10.1007/s11606-018-4530-7..
Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Quality of Care, Primary Care, Workforce, Teams