-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/research-results/results/infographics/baseline.html
August 01, 2018 - Story
Results
Publications
Infographics
Webinars
Research Design and Methods
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/research-results/results/infographics/capacity.html
August 01, 2018 - Story
Results
Publications
Infographics
Webinars
Research Design and Methods
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/3-are-you-ready/index.html
February 01, 2020 - Most are accustomed to following standard operating procedures even when the policies and procedures … What method will the team use to make decisions and achieve consensus on improvement strategies and actions … Teaching Concepts and Methods
"Nothing about medical school prepares a physician to take a leadership … To learn about these concepts and methods, refer to "Section 4: Ways to Approach the Process of Quality … It is important to note that physicians are unlikely to be familiar with QI methods.
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/welcome-guides/administrators.html
July 01, 2023 - The curriculum also considers additional communication and patient engagement methods, such as patient … Active Learning Strategies: The use of passive learning methods (e.g., listening to lectures) is less … The use of active learning methods in the curriculum is designed to foster deeper engagement in the course
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/welcome-guides/frontline-providers.html
July 01, 2023 - The curriculum also considers additional communication and patient engagement methods, such as patient … Active Learning Strategies: The use of passive learning methods (e.g., listening to lectures) is less … The use of active learning methods in the curriculum is designed to foster deeper engagement in the course
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/2014FinalHACreport4Web-13Dec2016.pdf
December 01, 2016 - Results
The methods for this 2014 update on the rates and counts of HACs and associated costs and
deaths … The details of
these methods and the resulting data for the prior periods are online.1
Final estimates … Pressure Ulcers
1,010,000 30.9
Surgical Site
Infections
NHSN
(2014)
SSIs for 17 selected
procedures … .
10
http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/index.html#methods … Hospital-
Acquired
Conditions
MPSMS
(2014)
Femoral Artery
Puncture for Catheter
Angiographic
Procedures
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/physician/index.html
September 01, 2019 - Determining the "best" method is the subject of considerable debate. … Methods for aggregating data from different sources. … Methods for creating composite scores.
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/DARTNetDataWebinar.pdf
August 18, 2015 - Leading the Way
Research informed by local data
Guide the study question
Guide the study methods … not many F/U tests done
oFocus on screening if low
oFocus on interventions if Dx data available
Procedure … Summary and Conclusions
Covariate constrained randomization procedures
are useful to achieve balance … Patient Outcomes
All patients called back at 2 weeks
oOther physicians seen for SSTI
oAdditional procedures … Procedure for Covariate Constrained Randomization
Randomization Variables - CKD
Outcomes of “Worst
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/sops/surveys/hospital/index.html
March 01, 2023 - The Guide includes information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods … , establishing data collection procedures, conducting a web-based survey, and preparing and analyzing
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/instructor/reference/quickrefguide.html
March 01, 2014 - Develop a Plan for Testing the Effectiveness of Your TeamSTEPPS Intervention
Objective: To develop a method … Methods for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. … what will be taught, when and where sessions will occur, and how training will be conducted (e.g., method … ongoing assessment of intervention effectiveness, including measures and target ranges; data source; methods
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-dalal.html
January 01, 2024 - Dalal received a 3-year grant in 2023 to design, develop, implement, and evaluate methods for allowing … These methods will enable the patient’s current facility to gain an understanding of the treatments and
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - In addition, HIPAA laws may discourage the presence of family members before and after surgical procedures … Using the “Teach Back” method, verify that a patient understands by asking them to explain the information … patient may not fully understand the information provided, it may be useful to use the “Teach Back” method … Using the IDEAL discharge planning method will help prevent postdischarge complications and avoidable … Advisers collaborate with facility staff to develop patient- and family-centered policies and procedures
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/index.html
December 01, 2022 - Outcomes Research (PCOR) Programs:
AHRQ supports career development programs to build capacity in PCOR methods
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/enhanced-recovery/index.html
June 01, 2023 - Healthcare-Associated Infections Program
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
About the CUSP Method … Hospitals can use the toolkit to apply the evidence for enhanced recovery within the proven principles and methods
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/dialysis-facilities.html
October 01, 2022 - Dialysis Facility Compare uses other methods of displaying quality information including numeric data
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/development-and-usability-testing-common-formats.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Methods: We recruited a purposive sample of quality and safety personnel
working in 8 U.S. healthcare … developed Common Formats using various qualitative and
quantitative methods.10–13 Qualitative methods … All procedures were approved by the institutional review board
at the coordinating institution and conducted … Procedure
All evaluation procedures were conducted remotely. … Partici-
pants completed all evaluation procedures, with the exception of
one who did not complete the
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/funding/priorities-contacts/special-emphasis-notices/index.html
November 01, 2023 - Research Priorities for Achieving a High Value Healthcare System
AHRQ Announces Interest in Innovative Methods
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/2014-final.html
January 01, 2018 - Healthcare-Associated Infections Program
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
About the CUSP Method … Results
The methods for this 2014 update on the rates and counts of HACs and associated costs and deaths … The details of these methods and the resulting data for the prior periods are online. 1
Final estimates … Pressure Ulcers
1,010,000
30.9
Surgical Site Infections
NHSN (2014)
SSIs for 17 selected procedures … Other Hospital-Acquired Conditions
MPSMS (2014)
Femoral Artery Puncture for Catheter Angiographic Procedures
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety_facguide.pdf
May 01, 2017 - It includes reviewing patient
information, procedure, indications, anticipated
complications, risk, … Nonstandardized, informal, visual estimation
methods typically underestimate blood loss,
resulting … in delayed recognition and
management of obstetric hemorrhage.19,27,36-41
Methods for quantifying … • Pilot test any new procedures to work
out any bugs or problems. … • Create a mechanism for identifying
recurrent nonuse or deviation from the
established procedure
-
pbrn.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/index.html
December 01, 2022 - and contain encounter-level, clinical and nonclinical information including all-listed diagnoses and procedures … children and is specifically designed to allow researchers to study a broad range of conditions and procedures … And More, Including:
HCUP Methods Series.
HCUP Projections. … Procedure Classes.
Utilization Flags.
Cost-to-Charge Ratio (CCR) Files.