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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 DisplayedKatz D, Petersen T, Amado S
An evaluation of suicidal risk in bipolar patients with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder.
The impact of concurrent diagnosis posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on persons with bipolar disorder (BD) was analyzed to determine if there was a higher risk of suicidal ideation. Baseline data from the 482 individuals enrolled in the Clinical and Health Outcomes Initiative in Comparative Effectiveness for bipolar disorder study (Bipolar CHOICE) was used. The association of comorbid PTSD with increased suicidal ideation was assessed by the Concise Health Risk Tracking Scale (CHRT) total and factor scores. As the authors hypothesized, diagnosis of comorbid PTSD was a significant predictor of the CHRT total score. All participants with comorbid PTSD (n=58) endorsed current suicidal ideation and were more likely to have had a previous suicide attempt compared to those without PTSD.
AHRQ-funded; HS019371.
Citation: Katz D, Petersen T, Amado S .
An evaluation of suicidal risk in bipolar patients with comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder.
J Affect Disord 2020 Apr 1;266:49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.01.091..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Risk, Evidence-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Depression
Bath J, Smith JB, Kruse RL
Cohort study of risk factors for 30-day readmission after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
This retrospective cohort study examined 30-day readmission rates for patients who had abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair comparing two different procedures,. The cohort was selected from inpatients (2009-2016) who had undergone elective AAA repair using the multicenter Cerner Health Facts(R) database and were identified ICD-9 procedure codes. The two procedures compared were 3,101 endovascular aneurysm repairs (EVAR) and 1,622 open procedures. Patients who had EVAR were less likely to be readmitted. Risk factors for readmission included surgical site infection, age, receipt of bronchodilators or steroids, serum potassium > 5.2 mEq/L, and higher Charlson co-morbidity scores. The most common infections causing readmission were pneumonia and urinary tract infection after EVAR.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Bath J, Smith JB, Kruse RL .
Cohort study of risk factors for 30-day readmission after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
Vasa 2019 May;48(3):251-61. doi: 10.1024/0301-1526/a000767..
Keywords: Risk, Hospital Readmissions, Surgery, Outcomes, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Yuo TH, Wallace JR, Fish L
Editor's choice - comparison of outcomes after open surgical and endovascular lower extremity revascularisation among end stage renal disease patients on dialysis.
This study compared outcomes of different revascularization surgeries among end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). There is a high risk of complications for this surgery. Outcomes of endovascular revascularization (ER) and open surgical revascularisation (OSR) were compared. Outcomes measured included mortality and major amputation. There is a lower mortality risk for ER versus OSR. OSR has better 30-day limb salvage although there are similar long-term outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS019486.
Citation: Yuo TH, Wallace JR, Fish L .
Editor's choice - comparison of outcomes after open surgical and endovascular lower extremity revascularisation among end stage renal disease patients on dialysis.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019 Feb;57(2):248-57. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2018.09.008..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Cardiovascular Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Dialysis, Evidence-Based Practice, Kidney Disease and Health, Mortality, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Risk, Surgery
Wu P, Escobar GJ, Gebretsadik T
Effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus immunoprophylaxis in reducing bronchiolitis hospitalizations among high-risk infants.
This retrospective cohort study examined the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prophylaxis for infants born between 1996 and 2008. The infants were enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California integrated health system. Infants who ever received RSV immunoprophylaxis had a 32% decreased risk of bronchiolitis hospitalization and finants with chronic lung disease (CLD) had a 52% decreased risk. The 2014 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines changed recommendations for RSV immunoprophylaxis which made 48% of infants no longer eligible but nearly all infants with CLD would remain eligible.
AHRQ-funded; HS018454.
Citation: Wu P, Escobar GJ, Gebretsadik T .
Effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus immunoprophylaxis in reducing bronchiolitis hospitalizations among high-risk infants.
Am J Epidemiol 2018 Jul;187(7):1490-500. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwy008..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Hospitalization, Newborns/Infants, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention, Respiratory Conditions, Risk
Simianu VV, Flum DR
Rethinking elective colectomy for diverticulitis: a strategic approach to population health.
The authors argue that a rethinking of elective colectomy should come from a patient-centered approach that considers the risks of recurrence, quality of life, patient wishes and experiences about surgical and medical treatment options as well as operative morbidity and risks.
AHRQ-funded; HS020025.
Citation: Simianu VV, Flum DR .
Rethinking elective colectomy for diverticulitis: a strategic approach to population health.
World J Gastroenterol 2014 Nov 28;20(44):16609-14. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16609..
Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Comparative Effectiveness, Surgery, Adverse Events, Risk