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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 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedCross WF, West JC, Crean HF
Measurement of primary care providers' suicide prevention skills following didactic education.
This study’s objective was to determine if didactic training by medical residents and nurse practitioner (NP) trainees increased their skills to assess and manage patients’ suicidal ideation, intent, and behaviors. Online didactic training was provided to 127 medical resident and NP trainees followed by a standardized patient interaction conducted to assess demonstrated suicide prevention skills (i.e., assessment of risk factors, protective factors, suicidal ideation and behavior, safety planning). Participants demonstrated only about half of the possible total skills in most domains and were least competent in assessing potential risk for suicide. Residents were rated significantly higher than NPs on observed skills.
AHRQ-funded; HS024224.
Citation: Cross WF, West JC, Crean HF .
Measurement of primary care providers' suicide prevention skills following didactic education.
Suicide Life Threat Behav 2022 Jun;52(3):373-82. doi: 10.1111/sltb.12827..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Prevention, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Provider: Physician, Training
Cross WF, West JC, Pisani AR
A randomized controlled trial of suicide prevention training for primary care providers: a study protocol.
This paper summarizes the protocol for an ongoing study used to determine the most effective way to train primary care providers in suicide prevention. The effectiveness of training using simulation is being studies using two conditions: 1) a control group that receives online training via brief videos and; 2) the same online training plus two standardized patient (SP) interactions that can be either face-to-face, or telehealth.
AHRQ-funded; HS024224.
Citation: Cross WF, West JC, Pisani AR .
A randomized controlled trial of suicide prevention training for primary care providers: a study protocol.
BMC Med Educ 2019 Feb 14;19(1):58. doi: 10.1186/s12909-019-1482-5..
Keywords: Education: Continuing Medical Education, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Primary Care, Training
Dykes PC, Bogaisky M, Carter EJ
Development and validation of a fall prevention knowledge test.
The authors developed and evaluated a fall prevention knowledge test (FPKT). The 11-item FPKT scale producing statistically significant differences confirmed validity. They recommended that a robust way to assess nurses' knowledge of fall prevention is needed to inform effective educational programs. They concluded that addressing gaps in validated FPKTs provides an opportunity to inform and evaluate effective fall prevention programs.
AHRQ-funded; HS025128; HS023535.
Citation: Dykes PC, Bogaisky M, Carter EJ .
Development and validation of a fall prevention knowledge test.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2019 Jan;67(1):133-38. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15563..
Keywords: Falls, Prevention, Provider: Nurse, Provider, Education: Continuing Medical Education
Gilmartin H, Saint S, Rogers M
Pilot randomised controlled trial to improve hand hygiene through mindful moments.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief mindfulness intervention on hand hygiene performance and mindful attention for inpatient physician teams. The investigators found that the intervention improved hand hygiene in attending physicians and residents, but not in medical students. The intervention was well-received, increased mindfulness practice, and appeared to be a feasible way to introduce mindfulness in the clinical setting.
AHRQ-funded; HS024385.
Citation: Gilmartin H, Saint S, Rogers M .
Pilot randomised controlled trial to improve hand hygiene through mindful moments.
BMJ Qual Saf 2018 Oct;27(10):799-806. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2017-007359..
Keywords: Education: Continuing Medical Education, Inpatient Care, Patient Safety, Prevention, Training
Adrian M, Lyon AR, Nicodimos S
Enhanced "train and hope" for scalable, cost-effective professional development in youth suicide prevention.
This study examined the impact of a 6-hr continuing education training, and the effect of a post-training reminder system, on mental health practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior surrounding suicide assessment and intervention. All practitioners, involved in the study, demonstrated increase in suicide assessment knowledge and attitudes for engaging in suicide risk assessments from pre- to posttest, and gains were maintained at the 3-month follow-up. The use of e-mail reminders was not associated with any additional changes.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982.
Citation: Adrian M, Lyon AR, Nicodimos S .
Enhanced "train and hope" for scalable, cost-effective professional development in youth suicide prevention.
Crisis 2018 Jul;39(4):235-46. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000489..
Keywords: Education: Continuing Medical Education, Behavioral Health, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Prevention, Training
Lau BD, Shaffer DL, Hobson DB
Effectiveness of two distinct web-based education tools for bedside nurses on medication administration practice for venous thromboembolism prevention: a randomized clinical trial.
Effectiveness of two distinct web-based education tools for bedside nurses on medication administration practice for venous thromboembolism prevention: a randomized clinical trial.
AHRQ-funded; HS024547.
Citation: Lau BD, Shaffer DL, Hobson DB .
Effectiveness of two distinct web-based education tools for bedside nurses on medication administration practice for venous thromboembolism prevention: a randomized clinical trial.
PLoS One 2017 Aug 16;12(8):e0181664. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181664.
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Keywords: Blood Clots, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Medication, Nursing, Prevention, Provider: Nurse, Web-Based, Practice Patterns
Trautner BW, Greene MT, Krein SL
Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship knowledge for selected infections among nursing home personnel.
This study assessed knowledge about infection prevention among nursing home personnel and identified gaps potentially addressable through a quality improvement collaborative. It found that, while 99.1 percent of licensed personnel recognized the definition of asymptomatic bacteriuria, only 36.1 percent knew that pyuria could not distinguish a urinary tract infection from asymptomatic bacteriuria.
AHRQ-funded; 290201000025I.
Citation: Trautner BW, Greene MT, Krein SL .
Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship knowledge for selected infections among nursing home personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017 Jan;38(1):83-88. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.228.
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Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Nursing Homes, Prevention, Patient Safety
Ruis AR, Shaffer DW, Shirley DK
Teaching health care workers to adopt a systems perspective for improved control and prevention of health care-associated infections.
The authors argue that procedural approaches alone, even with high levels of adherence, are often insufficient to solve the growing problem of health care-associated infections (HAIs); it is equally important that interventions address the more complex cognitive aspects of HAI control and prevention. Health care workers (HCWs) face many patient care situations for which standard procedures have not been and cannot be developed.
AHRQ-funded; HS023791.
Citation: Ruis AR, Shaffer DW, Shirley DK .
Teaching health care workers to adopt a systems perspective for improved control and prevention of health care-associated infections.
Am J Infect Control 2016 Nov;44(11):1360-64. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.211.
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Keywords: Clostridium difficile Infections, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Prevention, Provider
Gance-Cleveland B, Aldrich H, Dandreaux D
A virtual childhood obesity collaborative: satisfaction with online continuing education.
This descriptive study evaluated school-based health center (SBHC) providers’ satisfaction with Web based continuing education as part of a virtual childhood obesity intervention. Participation in the first two learning sessions was higher than the last two. Provider satisfaction of training modules by question type and content area was quite high. Many providers also reported plans to make changes in their practice after completing the training.
AHRQ-funded; HS018646.
Citation: Gance-Cleveland B, Aldrich H, Dandreaux D .
A virtual childhood obesity collaborative: satisfaction with online continuing education.
J Pediatr Health Care 2015 Sep-Oct;29(5):413-23. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2015.01.006..
Keywords: Education: Continuing Medical Education, Obesity, Children/Adolescents, Prevention, Web-Based