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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r18hs026198-kawamoto-final-report-2022.pdf
January 01, 2022 - for Lung Cancer Screening
Scope
Background
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths … in the US, with over 135,000 deaths in
2020.(1) The USPSTF recommends LDCT screening to reduce mortality … Significance
If scaled nationally, optimized LDCT screening could prevent as many as 10,000 lung cancer
deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/medical-condition/osteoporosis
January 01, 2023 - Osteoporosis
Identification of Patients with Low Life Expectancy - Final Report
Citation
Turchin A. Identification of Patients with Low Life Expectancy - Final Report. (Prepared by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center under Grant No. R21 HS024977). Rockville, MD: Agen…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/identifying-sepsis-phenotypes-associated-antibiotic-resistant-pathogens-using
August 01, 2024 - Identifying Sepsis Phenotypes Associated with Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Using Large Language Models and Machine Learning
Project Description
Identifying when broad-spectrum antibiotics can be safely avoided in suspected sepsis has the potential to improve patient outcomes…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-identification-and-coordination-mobility-interventions-icu-using
April 01, 2024 - Improving Identification And Coordination Of Mobility Interventions In The ICU Using Clinical Decision Support
Project Description
The ASSIST-ICU clinical decision support system (CDSS) holds promise for assisting intensive care unit (ICU) nurses and physical therapists to make…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/virtual-pharmacy-improves-medication-use-and-patient-safety-palliative-care
January 01, 2023 - Virtual Pharmacy Improves Medication Use and Patient Safety in Palliative Care
Theme:
Supporting Health Systems in Advancing Care Delivery
Subtheme:
Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Health Systems
Including virtual pharmacists in palliative care teams can reduce adverse drug interactions a…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/brigham-and-womens-hospital
January 01, 2023 - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Assessing the Effects of EHR Optimization Interventions in Primary Care
Description
This research evaluates the adoption and impact of three electronic health record-optimization interventions—scribes, advanced team-based inbox management, and arti…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/evaluation-scaling-acceptable-cds-scaled-approach-interoperable
January 01, 2023 - Evaluation of the SCaling AcceptabLE cDs (SCALED) Approach of Interoperable Clinical Decision Support for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention
Theme:
Optimizing Care Delivery for Clinicians
Subtheme:
Scaling Effective and Interoperable CDS to Improve Care and Decision Making
A methodology for…
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/turchin-alexander
October 14, 2020 - Turchin, Alexander
Applying Advanced Analytics in Clinical Care
Event Date
October 14, 2020 - 2:00pm
- October 14, 2020 - 3:30pm
AHRQ hosted a Web conference to discuss how advanced analytics can be applied into clinical care.
Identification of …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/evaluation-stage-3-meaningful-use-objectives-analysis-md-and-ar
January 01, 2023 - Evaluation of Stage 3 Meaningful Use Objectives: Analysis in Maryland and Arkansas
Project Final Report ( PDF , 1.28 MB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
(Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this report. For assistance, please contact ahrqsecti…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-quality-cancer-screening-excellence-report-colonoscopy/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Population: Adults, Cancer
Summary: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/2019-year-review/research-summary/health-information-exchange-streamlines-communication-between
January 01, 2019 - Health Information Exchange Streamlines Communication Between Poison Control Centers and Emergency Departments
The research team created the first HIE capability between a poison control center (PCC) and ED to reduce errors, improve decision making, and improve continuity of care for poisonings, including drug ove…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/choice-coalition-hospices-organized-investigate-comparative-effectiveness
January 01, 2023 - CHOICE: Coalition of Hospices Organized to Investigate Comparative Effectiveness
Project Final Report ( PDF , 68.71 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily re…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-mhealth-and-patient-reported-outcomes-deliver-evidence-based-asthma-care
January 01, 2023 - individuals in the United States, and can lead to morbidity, disruption in lives, hospitalizations, and early deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/electronic-exchange-poisoning-information
January 01, 2023 - Electronic Exchange of Poisoning Information
Project Final Report ( PDF , 688.55 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. No stateme…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/improving_quality_in_cancer_screening__the_excellence_report_for_colonoscopy_2010_pdf__2.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Population: Adults, Cancer
Summary: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/Logan_ExcellenceReportExample.pdf
March 15, 2009 - The Excellence Report: Quality Measures for Colonoscopy
Provider All CORI
1753843741 Providers
Total number of ambulatory procedures performed
162 43751
Patient age documented in 100% 100 %
Average patient age 61 years 59 years
Patient gender documented in 100% 100 %
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/insights-community-health/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - Insights for Community Health - 2012
Project Name
Insights for Community Health
Principal Investigator
Schoenthaler, Antoinette
Organization
New York University School of Medicine
Funding Mechanism
PAR: HS08-269: Exploratory and Developmental Grant to Improve Health…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/transforming-healthcare-quality-through-health-it/integrated-reporting
September 29, 2008 - Integrated Reporting Technology Speeds Clinical Information Retrieval for Rural Vermont Health Providers
Picture a patient in the throes of a heart attack arriving at a small, rural hospital in Vermont. Say the patient had suffered chest pain a week earlier and had an electrocardiogram done, but the hospital …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015459-goldberg-final-report-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Increasing prevalence, hospitalizations, and deaths have made heart failure a major chronic
condition … The annual
number of deaths directly from heart failure increased from 10,000 in 1968 to 42,000 in 1993
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/studying-accuracy-symptom-checker-app-diagnosing-strokes-real
January 01, 2023 - Studying the Accuracy of Symptom-Checker App in Diagnosing Strokes in a Real-World Setting
Theme:
Engaging and Empowering Patients
Subtheme:
Technology Solutions to Engage Patients and Their Families in Care
Rigorously evaluating a popular, patient-facing symptom-checker app will improve u…