-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/value_of_imaging_related_information_technology_2009_update_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - (Achieved)
Determine the impact of MII on health care quality, focusing on dimensions of quality … (Achieved)
2008 Activities: Data collection was completed prior to 2008. … Recent Self-Reported Quarterly Status (as of August 2008): This project is complete
with all aims achieved
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/r36hs020165-hirsch-annual-summary-2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
• Determine the impact of utilizing different EHR criteria on existing quality measures … for diabetes
(Achieved)
• Learn where in the EHR physicians document diagnoses of diabetes and identify … (Achieved)
2012 Activities: The majority of the work for this project was completed in 2011.
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/r13hs021022-agarwal-annual-summary-2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
• Provide a forum for leading researchers to disseminate cutting-edge findings and knowledge … (Achieved)
• Afford policymakers and practitioners the opportunity to shape the evolving health IT … (Achieved)
• Develop the next generation of health IT researchers.
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/first-do-no-harm-using-health-information-technology-reduce-use-preventive/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - of approximately 20 participants to discuss methods of communicating “don’t do” recommendations. ( Achieved … a research agenda and potential next steps in developing “don’t do” recommendations effectively. ( Achieved
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/impact-health-information-technology-primary-care-workflow-and-financial/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - (Achieved)
Estimate the effect of the EHR on financial measures. … (Achieved)
Quantify financial and non-financial costs of implementation and maintenance, providing … (Achieved)
2011 Activities: The majority of the work on this grant was completed in 2010, including
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/supporting-continuity-care-poisonings-electronic-information-exchange/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
Describe current data and information exchange scenarios between a regional PCC and an ED … (Achieved)
Identify salient clinical, operational, and legal considerations related to electronic exchange … (Achieved)
2012 Activities: The research team completed the analyses for the first two aims based
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/medication-reconciliation-improve-quality-transitional-care/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - (Achieved)
Modify an EHR system to incorporate medication reconciliation. … (Achieved)
Conduct a randomized controlled trial of the medical reconciliation system. … Both of these goals were achieved.
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/evaluation-computer-generated-after-visit-summaries-support-patient-centered/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - (Achieved)
Identify primary physicians' attitudes about the utility, content, and value of the AVS. … (Achieved)
Develop and test three different versions of an AVS. … (Achieved)
Prepare an implementation guide to assist practices in developing and implementing an AVS
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-health-information-technology-improve-health-care-quality-primary-care-ok/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
Test the usefulness and acceptability of the HIE technology intervention. … (Achieved)
Develop an implementation guide that describes the principles and steps required to implement … (Achieved)
2012 Activities: The study team supported practice adoption and use of SMRTNET during
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/impact-consumer-health-informatics-applications/annual-summary/2009
January 01, 2009 - Specific Aims
Review the literature on influence of currently developed consumer health informatics. ( Achieved … )
Identify gaps in consumer health informatics literature. ( Achieved )
Make recommendations for … future consumer health informatics research. ( Achieved )
2009 Activities: The project team reviewed
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/development-electronic-health-record-format-children/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
Develop a children’s EHR format that can be used readily. … (Achieved)
Package the EHR format in a way that facilitates broad incorporation into EHR systems. … (Achieved)
2012 Activities: The project focused on developing and incorporating additional enhancements
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/barriers-meaningful-use-medicaid/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
Develop actionable recommendations to overcome barriers identified above, including but … (Achieved)
Provide data to inform the meaningful use objectives being developed by CMS for Stages … (Achieved)
2012 Activities: Activities focused on conducting 17 focus groups, analyzing the findings
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-health-information-technology-improve-health-care-quality-primary-care-va/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - (Achieved)
Measure the utilization and effectiveness of the IPHR. … (Achieved)
Determine the necessary steps and procedures that practices need to follow or avoid in order … (Achieved)
2012 Activities: The study team analyzed collaborative transcripts and finished cleaning
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/health_information_technology_in_2009_update_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - (Achieved)
Determine costs directly related to the development and installation of computer-based … (Achieved)
Assess the impact of computer-based clinical decision support in the nursing home setting … (Achieved)
… (Achieved)
2008 Activities: Conclusions were synthesized from the data.
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/guidelines_into_decision_support__glides__2010_pdf__2.pdf
January 01, 2010 - (Achieved)
• Apply the GEM and associated tools that facilitate the development of executable code … (Achieved)
• Deliver the knowledge via CDS to ambulatory sites that employ the Centricity electronic … (Achieved)
• Evaluate the fulfillment of these goals and the effectiveness of the decision support … (Achieved)
• Disseminate the findings and lessons learned via a variety of modalities.
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/implementation_of_health_improve_2009_update_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - (Achieved)
Develop a framework for a cost-effective preventive care module to be added to the records … (Achieved)
Create and implement a Web-based directory of providers to help patients locate providers … (Achieved)
2008 Activities: The health data exchange network, named the Secure Medical Records Transfer … Grantee’s Most Recent Self-Reported Quarterly Status: The grant term has ended with all major aims
achieved
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/measuring_the_value_of_2009_update_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - (Achieved)
Measure changes in health care provider attitudes about teamwork and safety climate after … (Achieved)
Measure the effect of a tele-ICU on mortality, complications, and length of stay in ICUs … (Achieved)
Measure the cost-effectiveness of the tele-ICU. … (Achieved)
2008 Activities: Analyses of the data concluded in 2008, and papers were prepared for publication
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/a_rural_health_information_2009_update_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - (Achieved)
Develop a survey to measure practitioner attitudes regarding best practices. … (Achieved)
Implement educational programming to improve knowledge of and adherence to best practices … (Achieved)
Evaluate the process and outcomes of the intervention on the knowledge, attitudes, and … (Achieved)
2008 Activities
-
digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/randomised-controlled-trial
September 13, 1986 - A greater average reduction of diastolic pressure was achieved in "Test" practices (test 21.7 mm Hg, … Among patients with newly detected hypertension "Test" practices achieved a greater reduction in diastolic
-
digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/2011_290200600011i14_walker_pdf_3.pdf
January 01, 2011 - (Achieved)
• Beta test the Hazard Manager software in six to eight study sites. … (Achieved)
• Refine the ontology based on findings from the Beta test. … (Achieved)
• Deliver a fully-tested and refined version of the Hazard Manager software and final report