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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 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedLeBlanc TW, Ritchie CS, Friedman F
Adherence to measuring what matters items when caring for patients with hematologic malignancies versus solid tumors.
The authors sought to assess adherence to Measuring What Matters (MWM) measures by palliative care clinicians caring for patients with hematologic malignancies, compared to those with solid tumors. They found that MWM adherence regarding symptom assessment and meeting emotional needs was lower for patients with hematologic malignancies compared to those with solid tumors. They concluded that this finding suggests two key areas for quality improvement initiatives in palliative care for patients with hematologic malignancies.
AHRQ-funded; HS023681; HS022763.
Citation: LeBlanc TW, Ritchie CS, Friedman F .
Adherence to measuring what matters items when caring for patients with hematologic malignancies versus solid tumors.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2016 Dec;52(6):775-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.09.004.
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Keywords: Cancer, Quality of Care, Palliative Care, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality Measures
Wysham NG, Hochman MJ, Wolf SP
Performance of consultative palliative care model in achieving quality metrics in the ICU.
The purpose of this paper was to assess adherence to proposed quality metrics of ICU-based palliative care by palliative care specialists. The authors found that palliative care consultations in an ICU setting are characterized by variable adherence to candidate ICU palliative care quality metrics. Although symptom management was the foremost reason for palliative care consultation, consultants infrequently documented symptom assessments. The consultants performed better in offering spiritual support and managing documented symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS023681.
Citation: Wysham NG, Hochman MJ, Wolf SP .
Performance of consultative palliative care model in achieving quality metrics in the ICU.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2016 Dec;52(6):873-77. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.05.026.
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Keywords: Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Palliative Care, Quality of Care, Quality Measures
Kamal AH, Bull J, Ritchie CS
Adherence to measuring what matters measures using point-of-care data collection across diverse clinical settings.
The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the implementation of Measuring What Matters (MWM) measures by exploring documentation of quality measure adherence across six diverse clinical settings inherent to palliative care practice. The authors found that the lowest adherence involved comprehensive assessments during the first visit in hospitalized patients in the intensive care unit and that the highest adherence across all settings involved documentation of management of moderate to severe pain. They recommended additional studies for better understanding of benchmarks and acceptable ranges for adherence tailored to various clinical settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS023681; HS022763.
Citation: Kamal AH, Bull J, Ritchie CS .
Adherence to measuring what matters measures using point-of-care data collection across diverse clinical settings.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2016 Mar;51(3):497-503. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.12.313.
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Keywords: Quality Measures, Palliative Care, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Care, Patient Safety
Dy SM, Herr K, Bernacki RE
Methodological research priorities in palliative care and hospice quality measurement.
The authors describe three key priorities: 1) defining the population of interest for palliative care quality indicators, 2) developing methods to measure quality from different data sources, and 3) conducting research to advance the development of patient/family-reported indicators. They apply these concepts to the key quality domain of advance care planning and address relevance to implementation of indicators in improving care in order to facilitate improved quality measurement across all populations with serious illness and care for patients and families.
AHRQ-funded; HS023681.
Citation: Dy SM, Herr K, Bernacki RE .
Methodological research priorities in palliative care and hospice quality measurement.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2016 Feb;51(2):155-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.10.019.
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Keywords: Research Methodologies, Palliative Care, Quality Measures, Quality Indicators (QIs), Quality of Care
Kamal AH, Kavalieratos D, Bull J
Usability and acceptability of the QDACT-PC, an electronic point-of-care system for standardized quality monitoring in palliative care.
The researchers performed usability testing of the Quality Data Collection Tool for Palliative Care (QDACT-PC), a novel, point-of-care quality monitoring tool for palliative care. They found that testing the QDACT-PC reveals equivalence with paper for data collection time, but with less burden overall for electronic methods across other domains of usability.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Kamal AH, Kavalieratos D, Bull J .
Usability and acceptability of the QDACT-PC, an electronic point-of-care system for standardized quality monitoring in palliative care.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2015 Nov;50(5):615-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.05.013.
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Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Quality of Care, Palliative Care, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Quality Measures
Kamal AH
Signposts along the journey toward high-quality palliative care: the value of measuring what matters.
The author of this letter discusses the rationale behind and the usefulness of the group of palliative care measures that were chosen through the deliberations of a Technical Advisory Panel, a Clinical User Panel, and public comment. He states that the 10 measures chosen represent important signposts along the journey toward high quality palliative care and that this is the first iteration of this effort, with updates planned.
AHRQ-funded; HS022763.
Citation: Kamal AH .
Signposts along the journey toward high-quality palliative care: the value of measuring what matters.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2015 May;49(5):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.03.002..
Keywords: Palliative Care, Quality of Care, Patient Safety, Quality Measures
Kamal AH
Getting to proven: evaluating quality across all of palliative care.
In this letter, Kamal calls for the development of quality measures for palliative care, paying attention to procedures, multidisciplinary team members who perform multidomain assessments, the new settings of care where quality measurement should be tailored, and the care models that transition across generalist and specialist palliative care.
AHRQ-funded; HS022763.
Citation: Kamal AH .
Getting to proven: evaluating quality across all of palliative care.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2014 Jan;47(1):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.09.007.
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Keywords: Quality of Care, Health Services Research (HSR), Palliative Care, Quality Measures, Quality Measures