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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/worker-health_executive.pdf
April 01, 2016 - any
comparator
16–52 weeks
2; 262
Medium
Sedentary activity at work
One RCT (N = 412)46 found decreased … minutes per day
spent sedentary = -57.9; 95% CI, 111.7 to 4.2; p = 0.03.c
One RCT (N = 60)49 found a decreased … 5 or more servings per day: +5.4% vs. 1.7%; p = 0.41); managers at intervention worksites reported decreased … Decreased rate of back
injuries through a wellness program for offshore petroleum
employees.
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/integrated-closed-loop-feedback-system-pediatric-cardiometabolic-disease
January 01, 2023 - An Integrated Closed-Loop Feedback System for Pediatric Cardiometabolic Disease
Project Final Report ( PDF , 440.43 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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-physicians-views-direct-notification-laboratory-and-radiology-results-patients
March 23, 2012 - Study
Emergency physicians' views of direct notification of laboratory and radiology results to patients using the internet: a multisite survey.
Citation Text:
Callen J, Giardina TD, Singh H, et al. Emergency physicians' views of direct notification of laboratory and radiology results to…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-hand-hygiene-health-care-facilities-results-who-hand-hygiene-self-assessment
September 09, 2020 - Study
Implementation of hand hygiene in health-care facilities: results from the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019.
Citation Text:
de Kraker MEA, Tartari E, Tomczyk S, et al. Implementation of hand hygiene in health-care facilities: results from the WHO Hand H…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/state-legal-restrictions-and-prescription-opioid-use-among-disabled-adults
May 31, 2023 - Study
Classic
State legal restrictions and prescription-opioid use among disabled adults.
Citation Text:
Meara E, Horwitz JR, Powell W, et al. State Legal Restrictions and Prescription-Opioid Use among Disabled Adults. N Engl J Med. 2016;375(1):44-53. doi:10.105…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-errors-intensive-care-unit-systematic-review-autopsy-studies
March 10, 2021 - Review
Diagnostic errors in the intensive care unit: a systematic review of autopsy studies.
Citation Text:
Winters BD, Custer J, Galvagno SM, et al. Diagnostic errors in the intensive care unit: a systematic review of autopsy studies. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(11):894-902. doi:10.1136/bmj…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-statutory-reporting-not-even-ticking-boxes-quality-learning-deaths-reporting-quality
February 22, 2023 - Study
National statutory reporting: not even ticking the boxes? The quality of 'Learning from Deaths' reporting in quality accounts within the NHS in England 2017-2020.
Citation Text:
Brummell Z, Braun D, Hussein Z, et al. National statutory reporting: not even ticking the boxes? The qua…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-has-been-impact-covid-19-safety-culture-case-study-large-metropolitan-teaching-hospital
May 05, 2021 - Study
What has been the impact of Covid-19 on safety culture? A case study from a large metropolitan healthcare trust.
Citation Text:
Denning M, Goh ET, Scott A, et al. What has been the impact of Covid-19 on safety culture? A case study from a large metropolitan healthcare trust. Int J …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-medical-services-responders-perceptions-effect-stress-and-anxiety-patient-safety
January 22, 2016 - Study
Emergency medical services responders' perceptions of the effect of stress and anxiety on patient safety in the out-of-hospital emergency care of children: a qualitative study.
Citation Text:
Guise J-M, Hansen M, O'Brien K, et al. Emergency medical services responders' perceptions …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-care-transitions-complex-patients-through-decision-support/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Improving Care Transitions for Complex Patients through Decision Support - 2011
Project Name
Improving Care Transitions for Complex Patients through Decision Support
Principal Investigator
Eisenstein, Eric
Organization
Duke University
Funding Mechanism
RFA: HS08-002…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-diagnostic-errors-improve-patient-safety-when-gps-work-or-alongside-emergency
December 15, 2021 - Study
Learning from diagnostic errors to improve patient safety when GPs work in or alongside emergency departments: incorporating realist methodology into patient safety incident report analysis.
Citation Text:
Cooper A, Carson-Stevens A, Cooke M, et al. Learning from diagnostic errors …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-postdischarge-virtual-ward-readmission-or-death-high-risk-patients-randomized-clinical
October 31, 2011 - Study
Classic
Effect of a postdischarge virtual ward on readmission or death for high-risk patients: a randomized clinical trial.
Citation Text:
Dhalla IA, O'Brien T, Morra D, et al. Effect of a postdischarge virtual ward on readmission or death for high-risk pa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-2011-acgme-resident-duty-hour-reforms-mortality-and-readmissions-among
November 26, 2014 - Study
Classic
Association of the 2011 ACGME resident duty hour reforms with mortality and readmissions among hospitalized Medicare patients.
Citation Text:
Patel MS, Volpp KG, Small DS, et al. Association of the 2011 ACGME resident duty hour reforms with mortali…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/programs/index.html?page=3
Digital Healthcare Research Advancing healthcare quality, safety, and effectiveness through the evolving digital healthcare ecosystem. More
PSNet Discover the latest literature, news, and expert commentary on patient safety topics. More
CAHPS The CAHPS program aims to advance our scientific …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minding-gaps-assessing-communication-outcomes-electronic-preconsultation-exchange
November 30, 2016 - Study
Minding the gaps: assessing communication outcomes of electronic preconsultation exchange.
Citation Text:
Price EL, Sewell JL, Chen AH, et al. Minding the Gaps: Assessing Communication Outcomes of Electronic Preconsultation Exchange. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;42(8):341-54.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-do-we-still-page-each-other-examining-frequency-types-and-senders-pages-academic-medical
September 11, 2019 - Study
Why do we still page each other? Examining the frequency, types and senders of pages in academic medical services.
Citation Text:
Carlile N, Rhatigan JJ, Bates DW. Why do we still page each other? Examining the frequency, types and senders of pages in academic medical services. BMJ…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreen6.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
6. Conclusions
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Intervention
2. Description of the Interventi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/valuewebcast-persily.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Value and Efficiency Supplemental Items for Hospitals and Medical Offices - PERSILY
43
First Hand Experience:
The AHRQ Hospital Value and
Efficiency Item Set
Cynthia Persily, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Highland Hospital
Charleston, West Virginia
cpersily@highlandhosp.com
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mailto:cpersily@highlandhosp.com
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Acute Sinusitis
Diagnosis
• The diagnosis of acute sinusitis is based on the clinical presentation: nasal discharge or
congestion, facial pain or pressure, reduced or absent sense of taste or smell, headache, ear pain
or pressure, dental pain, bad breath, fatigue, or low-grade fevers.1
• Most cases of acu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/152-cusp-tip-sheet-engaging-physicians.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
CUSP Tip Sheet:
Engaging Physicians in MRSA Prevention
ICU & Non-ICU
Issue1-5
Physicians play crucial roles in quality and safety, as leaders, champions, committee members, and participants in planning and executing change. Each role is vital in the success of any undertaking to…