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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 DisplayedFeldman AG, Atkinson K, Wilson K
Underimmunization of the solid organ transplant population: An urgent problem with potential digital health solutions.
This paper describes ways that digital health technologies may help solid organ transplant recipients stay free from vaccine-preventable infections so they are not underimmunized at the time of transplant and thereafter. Due to vaccine hesitancy and refusal in the general population, recipients can no longer rely on herd immunity to protect them. Digital health technologies can provide accurate information about vaccine safety, efficacy and timing in the pre- and post-transplant periods; make complete immunization records universally available and easily accessible; enable communication between patients and multiple providers; and provide automated vaccine reminders to both patients and providers.
AHRQ-funded; HS026510.
Citation: Feldman AG, Atkinson K, Wilson K .
Underimmunization of the solid organ transplant population: An urgent problem with potential digital health solutions.
Am J Transplant 2020 Jan;20(1):34-39. doi: 10.1111/ajt.15605..
Keywords: Transplantation, Surgery, Healthcare Utilization, Infectious Diseases, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Vaccination
Strom MA, Silverberg JI
Utilization of preventive health care in adults and children with eczema.
This study examined associations of eczema with vaccination, disease screening, health maintenance, and healthcare utilization. Childhood eczema was associated with higher rates of vaccination for influenza; well child checkups; and interaction with most types of healthcare providers . Adult eczema was associated with higher odds of vaccination for various diseases. It was also associated with increased measurement of blood glucose; cholesterol; blood pressure and HIV infection.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Strom MA, Silverberg JI .
Utilization of preventive health care in adults and children with eczema.
Am J Prev Med 2016 Feb;50(2):e33-44. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.07.029.
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Keywords: Vaccination, Prevention, Screening, Healthcare Utilization, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Glanz JM, Wagner NM, Narwaney KJ
A mixed methods study of parental vaccine decision making and parent-provider trust.
Given the growing public health problem of parental vaccine hesitancy, researchers investigated parental vaccine decisionmaking through the use of focus groups and a mailed survey. They found that parents had overall trust in their pediatricians but not in the information they provided about vaccines. Parents refusing or delaying vaccines were twice as likely to begin thinking about vaccines before their child was born.
AHRQ-funded; HS019760
Citation: Glanz JM, Wagner NM, Narwaney KJ .
A mixed methods study of parental vaccine decision making and parent-provider trust.
Acad Pediatr. 2013 Sep-Oct;13(5):481-8. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.05.030..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Vaccination, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Healthcare Utilization, Decision Making
Williams SE, Rothman RL, Offit PA
A randomized trial to increase acceptance of childhood vaccines by vaccine-hesitant parents: a pilot study.
This pilot study evaluated an educational intervention (a video and written information) to improve parental attitudes and vaccine-uptake in vaccine-hesitant parents. It found a modest increase in parental attitudes toward vaccines but no difference in receipt of vaccines between the intervention and control groups at 12 weeks.
AHRQ-funded; HS019675
Citation: Williams SE, Rothman RL, Offit PA .
A randomized trial to increase acceptance of childhood vaccines by vaccine-hesitant parents: a pilot study.
Acad Pediatr. 2013 Sep-Oct;13(5):475-80. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.03.011..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Vaccination, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Healthcare Utilization