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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 24 of 24 Research Studies DisplayedO'Connor EA, Henninger ML, Perdue LA
Anxiety screening: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This evidence summary was published in conjunction with the final recommendation statement for the US Preventive Services Task Force on benefits and harms of screening and treatment for anxiety disorders in adults. A literature review was conducted with 59 publications included, 40 were original studies and 19 were systematic reviews. Two screening studies found no benefit for screening for anxiety. Only the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) GAD-2 and GAD-7 screening instruments were evaluated by more than 1 study. Both screening instruments had adequate accuracy for detecting generalized anxiety disorder with a pooled sensitivity of 0.79 and specificity of 0.89. Evidence was limited for other instruments and other anxiety disorders. Evidence was insufficient on the benefits or harms of anxiety screening programs. However, there is a large body of evidence supporting the benefit of treatment for anxiety.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I; 75Q80120D00004.
Citation: O'Connor EA, Henninger ML, Perdue LA .
Anxiety screening: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2023 Jun 27; 329(24):2171-84. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.6369..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Prevention
O'Connor EA, Perdue LA, Coppola EL
Depression and suicide risk screening: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The objectives of this article were to review the benefits and harms of depression and suicide risk screening and treatment and the accuracy of instruments to detect these conditions in primary care patients. Evidence gathered from the literature search supported screening for depression in primary care settings, including during pregnancy and postpartum. The authors noted, however, that there were numerous important gaps in the evidence for suicide risk screening.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I; 75Q80120D00004.
Citation: O'Connor EA, Perdue LA, Coppola EL .
Depression and suicide risk screening: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2023 Jun 20; 329(23):2068-85. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.7787..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Depression, Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Risk
Viswanathan M, Wallace IF, Cook Middleton J
Screening for depression and suicide risk in children and adolescents: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The authors sought to review the evidence on screening for depression or suicide risk in children and adolescents to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. They found indirect evidence that suggested some screening instruments were reasonably accurate for detecting depression. Further, psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy were associated with some benefits and no statistically significant harms for depression, but the evidence was limited for suicide risk screening instruments and interventions.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I.
Citation: Viswanathan M, Wallace IF, Cook Middleton J .
Screening for depression and suicide risk in children and adolescents: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2022 Oct 18;328(15):1543-56. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.16310..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Children/Adolescents, Depression, Behavioral Health, Screening, Primary Care, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Viswanathan M, Wallace IF, Cook Middleton J
Screening for anxiety in children and adolescents: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this paper was to review the evidence on screening for anxiety in children and adolescents to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. Indirect evidence of findings suggested that some screening instruments were reasonably accurate. Cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy were associated with benefits; no statistically significant association with harms was reported.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500011I, 75Q80120D00007.
Citation: Viswanathan M, Wallace IF, Cook Middleton J .
Screening for anxiety in children and adolescents: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2022 Oct 11;328(14):1445-55. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.16303..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Children/Adolescents, Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Screening, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Mills J, Day B
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
This case study relates to interventions to prevent perinatal depression. It includes a case description as well as follow up questions and answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Day B .
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Sep 15;100(6):365-66..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Depression, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Women, Case Study
O'Connor E, Senger CA, Henninger ML
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
This evidence review, funded by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force examined if interventions to prevent perinatal depression was effective. A large number of studies were identified, and 50 were included in the review. There was an absolute difference in the risk of perinatal depression from 1.3% reduction in the control group to 31.8% greater reduction in the intervention group. Most of the studies were limited to women at increased risk for perinatal depression. Counseling interventions seemed to be the most effective.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500017I.
Citation: O'Connor E, Senger CA, Henninger ML .
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Feb 12;321(6):588-601. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.20865.
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Keywords: Depression, Evidence-Based Practice, Pregnancy, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women, Behavioral Health, Maternal Care
Patnode CD, Evans CV, Senger CA
Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults without known cardiovascular disease risk factors: updated evidence report and systematic review for the USPSTF
The researchers systematically reviewed the evidence on the benefits and harms of behavioral counseling for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults without known cardiovascular risk factors to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Diet and physical activity behavioral interventions were found to result in consistent modest benefits across a variety of important intermediate health outcomes across 6 to 12 months, including blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels, and adiposity.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Patnode CD, Evans CV, Senger CA .
Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults without known cardiovascular disease risk factors: updated evidence report and systematic review for the USPSTF
JAMA 2017 Jul 11;318(2):175-93. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.3303.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Prevention, Risk, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Wilfley DE, Staiano AE, Altman M
Improving Access and Systems of Care for Evidence-Based Childhood Obesity Treatment: conference key findings and next steps.
This conference sought ways to improve systems of care to advance implementation of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for childhood obesity treatment and to expand payment for these services. Consensus recommendations for childhood obesity treatment included: family-based multicomponent behavioral therapy; integrated care model; and multidisciplinary care team.
AHRQ-funded; HS022816.
Citation: Wilfley DE, Staiano AE, Altman M .
Improving Access and Systems of Care for Evidence-Based Childhood Obesity Treatment: conference key findings and next steps.
Obesity 2017 Jan;25(1):16-29. doi: 10.1002/oby.21712.
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Keywords: Obesity, Children/Adolescents, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Behavioral Health, Access to Care
Kemper AR, Mabry-Hernandez IR, Grossman DC
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez IR
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force approach to child cognitive and behavioral health.
The authors described the meaning of the USPSTF grades, how these grades are determined, and the grades assigned to childhood cognitive, affective, and behavioral health recommendations. They summarized common themes in the evidence gaps and the future research necessary to advance the field and improve child health outcomes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kemper AR, Mabry-Hernandez IR, Grossman DC .
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force approach to child cognitive and behavioral health.
Am J Prev Med 2016 Oct;51(4 Suppl 2):S119-23. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2016.05.016.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Behavioral Health, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Kato E, Beswick-Escanlar V
AHRQ Author: Kato E
Screening for depression in adults.
This case study involves a 29-year-old man, who presents to your office for a routine visit. He has a history of being overweight and has hypertension that is controlled by diet and exercise. It poses three multiple choice questions about screening for depression together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kato E, Beswick-Escanlar V .
Screening for depression in adults.
Am Fam Physician 2016 Aug 15;94(4):305-6.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Depression, Behavioral Health, Case Study
Fan T, Blitz J
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant women.
This case study involves a 40-year-old woman presenting for a routine antepartum visit. She is 20 weeks pregnant and smokes half a pack of cigarettes per day. She asks if your clinic offers services to help with tobacco smoking cessation and if she should try using e-cigarettes to stop smoking. The authors next pose three multiple choice questions and then give the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Blitz J .
Behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant women.
Am Fam Physician 2016 May 15;93(10):861-2.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Tobacco Use, Behavioral Health, Medication, Guidelines
Forman-Hoffman V, McClure E, McKeeman J
Screening for major depressive disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
This report updates the 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) systematic review on screening for and treatment of Major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents in primary care settings. No evidence was found of a direct link between screening children and adolescents for MDD in primary care or similar settings and depression or other health-related outcomes. Evidence showed that some screening tools are accurate.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015.
Citation: Forman-Hoffman V, McClure E, McKeeman J .
Screening for major depressive disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med 2016 Mar 1;164(5):342-9. doi: 10.7326/m15-2259.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Depression, Behavioral Health, Children/Adolescents
Patnode CD, Henderson JT, Thompson JH
Behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapy interventions for tobacco cessation in adults, including pregnant women: a review of reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The researchers reviewed the effectiveness and safety of pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions for tobacco cessation. They concluded that behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions improve rates of smoking cessation among the general adult population, alone or in combination. Data on the effectiveness and safety of electronic nicotine delivery systems are limited.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Patnode CD, Henderson JT, Thompson JH .
Behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapy interventions for tobacco cessation in adults, including pregnant women: a review of reviews for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Oct 20;163(8):608-21. doi: 10.7326/m15-0171..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Medication, Pregnancy, Prevention, Tobacco Use, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women
McNellis R, Lewis P
AHRQ Author: McNellis R
Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
This case study quiz is based on the recommendations of the USPSTF. The case concerns a 34-year-old man who smokes. When he presents for his annual checkup for hypertension, his blood pressure is elevated (142/95 mm Hg), and he has gained 10 lb (4.5 kg) since his last visit.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: McNellis R, Lewis P .
Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
Am Fam Physician 2015 Sep 15;92(6):509-10.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Case Study, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Prevention, Risk, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Grossman DC, Elder RW
Aligning the work of two U.S. Task Forces on behavioral counseling recommendations.
This paper highlights the collaboration and alignment between topics and recommendations related to behavioral counseling interventions from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). It also explores opportunities for greater alignment between the two Task Forces and compares and contrasts the groups and their current approaches to making recommendations that involve behavioral counseling interventions.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Grossman DC, Elder RW .
Aligning the work of two U.S. Task Forces on behavioral counseling recommendations.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S174-83. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.003.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Health Promotion, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Curry SJ, McNellis RJ
AHRQ Author: McNellis RJ
Behavioral counseling in primary care: perspectives in enhancing the evidence base.
This article introduces a special issue containing eight articles that were written for a behavioral counseling interventions (BCI) Expert Forum convened in November 2013 by the US Preventive Services Task Force. The authors briefly discuss each of the papers. The forum brought together experienced behavioral counseling researchers, senior leaders in NIH and CDC, members of the USPSTF, and senior members of the AHRQ team supporting the USPSTF.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Curry SJ, McNellis RJ .
Behavioral counseling in primary care: perspectives in enhancing the evidence base.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S125-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.004..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Curry SJ, Whitlock EP
Behavioral counseling interventions expert forum: overview and primer on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force methods.
In November 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force convened an expert forum on behavioral counseling interventions. The forum brought together NIH, CDC, and AHRQ leaders, leading behavioral counseling researchers, and members of the U.S. preventive Services Task Force to discuss issues related to optimizing evidence-based behavioral counseling recommendations. This paper provides an overview of the methods used by the Task Force to develop counseling recommendations.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Curry SJ, Whitlock EP .
Behavioral counseling interventions expert forum: overview and primer on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force methods.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S129-37. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.04.017.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Murray DM, Kaplan RM, Ngo-Metzger Q
AHRQ Author: Kaplan RM, Ngo-Metzger Q
Enhancing coordination among the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and National Institutes of Health.
This paper focuses on the relationships among the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF); Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); and NIH. The authors describe the steps that have been taken recently by NIH to enhance their coordination. They also discuss several challenges that remain and consider potential remedies that NIH, AHRQ, and investigators can take to provide the USPSTF with the data it needs to make recommendations.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Murray DM, Kaplan RM, Ngo-Metzger Q .
Enhancing coordination among the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and National Institutes of Health.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S166-73. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.04.024..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Alcantara C, Klesges LM, Resnicow K
Enhancing the evidence for behavioral counseling: a perspective from the society of behavioral medicine.
The members of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)-a multidisciplinary scientific organization committed to improving population health through behavior change- review the USPSTF mandate and current recommendations for behavioral counseling interventions and provide a perspective for the future that calls for concerted and coordinated efforts among SBM, USPSTF, and other organizations invested in the rapid and wider uptake of beneficial, feasible, and referable primary care-focused behavioral counseling interventions.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Alcantara C, Klesges LM, Resnicow K .
Enhancing the evidence for behavioral counseling: a perspective from the society of behavioral medicine.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S184-93. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.05.015.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Health Promotion, Primary Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Krist AH, Baumann LJ, Holtrop JS
Evaluating feasible and referable behavioral counseling interventions.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) convened an expert forum in 2013 to inform the evaluation of behavioral counseling intervention (BCI) feasibility. This manuscript reports on findings from the forum and proposes that researchers use several frameworks to help clinicians and the USPSTF evaluate which BCIs work under usual conditions. A key recommendation for BCI researchers is to use frameworks whose components can support dissemination and implementation efforts.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Krist AH, Baumann LJ, Holtrop JS .
Evaluating feasible and referable behavioral counseling interventions.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S138-49. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.05.009.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Evidence-Based Practice, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Ludman EJ, Curry SJ
Perspectives in implementing a primary care-based intervention to reduce alcohol misuse.
This study, Options Regarding Consumption of Alcohol (ORCA), was designed to test whether a primary care-based intervention would reduce alcohol misuse among patients who screened positive for risky or hazardous drinking. This paper assesses the study features using the Pragmatic-Explanatory Continuum Indicator Summary Model domains. As a randomized trial, the study included some explanatory features (e.g., standardized follow-up surveys administered by study personnel); however, several aspects of the study were highly pragmatic.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000004I.
Citation: Ludman EJ, Curry SJ .
Perspectives in implementing a primary care-based intervention to reduce alcohol misuse.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S194-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.05.016.
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Keywords: Alcohol Use, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Primary Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
McNellis RJ, Ory MG, Lin JS
AHRQ Author: McNellis RJ
Standards of evidence for behavioral counseling recommendations.
This paper summarizes and expands upon an extensive discussion held at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s Expert Forum on behavioral counseling interventions held in November 2013. The paper describes the foundational challenges for using behavioral outcomes as evidence to support a Task Force recommendation.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: McNellis RJ, Ory MG, Lin JS .
Standards of evidence for behavioral counseling recommendations.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S150-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.002..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Prevention, Primary Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Kurth AE, Miller TL, Woo M
AHRQ Author: Miller TL
Understanding research gaps and priorities for improving behavioral counseling interventions: lessons learned from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
This paper describes the types of gaps that the USPSTF encounters across its behavioral counseling intervention topics and provides suggestions for opportunities to address these gaps to enhance the evidence base for primary care–based behavioral counseling recommendations. To accomplish this, it draws from both the USPSTF experience and issues identified by researchers and clinicians during the USPSTF-sponsored Behavioral Counseling Intervention Forum.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: Kurth AE, Miller TL, Woo M .
Understanding research gaps and priorities for improving behavioral counseling interventions: lessons learned from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Am J Prev Med 2015 Sep;49(3 Suppl 2):S158-65. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.007..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Evidence-Based Practice, Primary Care, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Fan T, Rossi C
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Primary care behavioral interventions to reduce illicit drug and nonmedical pharmaceutical use in children.
This case study involves a 16-year-old white female nonsmoker who presents for a sports clearance physical. It poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Rossi C .
Primary care behavioral interventions to reduce illicit drug and nonmedical pharmaceutical use in children.
Am Fam Physician 2015 Jun 15;91(12):865-6.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Substance Abuse