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Research Studies is a monthly compilation of research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers and recently published in journals or newsletters.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedStrassle PD, Kinlaw AC, Chaumont N
Rates of elective colectomy for diverticulitis continued to increase after 2006 guideline change.
Gastroenterology 2019 Dec;157(6):1679-81.e11. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.08.045.
The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to assess whether trends in elective and urgent/emergent colectomy changed after July 2006. The authors suggest that given the risks associated with elective colectomy, their findings demonstrate the need for a more evidence-based decision-making process, incorporating both patient preferences and patient-reported outcomes, for those considering elective colectomy for uncomplicated and some cases of complicated diverticulitis.
The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to assess whether trends in elective and urgent/emergent colectomy changed after July 2006. The authors suggest that given the risks associated with elective colectomy, their findings demonstrate the need for a more evidence-based decision-making process, incorporating both patient preferences and patient-reported outcomes, for those considering elective colectomy for uncomplicated and some cases of complicated diverticulitis.
AHRQ-funded; HS026363.
Citation: Strassle PD, Kinlaw AC, Chaumont N .
Rates of elective colectomy for diverticulitis continued to increase after 2006 guideline change.
Gastroenterology 2019 Dec;157(6):1679-81.e11. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.08.045..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Surgery, Healthcare Utilization, Guidelines, Decision Making, Digestive Disease and Health
Kahn JM, Davis BS, Yabes JG
Association between state-mandated protocolized sepsis care and in-hospital mortality among adults with sepsis.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between New York State sepsis regulations and the outcomes of patients hospitalized with sepsis. Results showed that, in New York State, mandated protocolized sepsis care was associated with a greater decrease in sepsis mortality compared with sepsis mortality in control states (Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey) that did not implement sepsis regulations. The authors add that, because baseline mortality rates differ between New York and the comparison states, it is uncertain whether these findings will be generalizable to other states.
AHRQ-funded; HS025146.
Citation: Kahn JM, Davis BS, Yabes JG .
Association between state-mandated protocolized sepsis care and in-hospital mortality among adults with sepsis.
JAMA 2019 Jul 16;322(3):240-50. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.9021..
Keywords: Guidelines, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Mortality, Outcomes, Policy, Sepsis
Johnson SA, Shi J, Groner JI
Inter-facility transfer of pediatric burn patients from U.S. Emergency Departments.
This study described the epidemiology of pediatric burn patients seen in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) in order to determine factors associated with inter-facility transfer. It concluded that over 90 percent of pediatric burn ED patients meet ABA burn referral criteria but are not transferred from low volume hospitals.
AHRQ-funded; HS022277.
Citation: Johnson SA, Shi J, Groner JI .
Inter-facility transfer of pediatric burn patients from U.S. Emergency Departments.
Burns 2016 Nov;42(7):1413-22. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.06.024.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Transitions of Care, Children/Adolescents, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Guidelines
