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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49828/psn-pdf
May 01, 2018 - regarding test results are stretched out across time and space. … result management and test workflows. … "I wish I had seen this test result
earlier!" … Test Results Reporting and Follow-Up. … Communicating test results to providers and patients.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47527/psn-pdf
November 21, 2018 - Impact of interactions between drugs and laboratory test
results on diagnostic test interpretation—a … Impact of interactions between drugs
and laboratory test results on diagnostic test interpretation - … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-interactions-between-drugs-and-laboratory-test-results-diagnostic-test … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-interactions-between-drugs-and-laboratory-test-results-diagnostic-test-interpretation … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-interactions-between-drugs-and-laboratory-test-results-diagnostic-test-interpretation
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/844780/psn-pdf
September 11, 2019 - Commissioning simulations to test new healthcare
facilities: a proactive and innovative approach to … Commissioning simulations to test new healthcare facilities: a proactive and innovative
approach to … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/commissioning-simulations-test-new-healthcare-facilities-proactive-and- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/commissioning-simulations-test-new-healthcare-facilities-proactive-and-innovative-approach … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/commissioning-simulations-test-new-healthcare-facilities-proactive-and-innovative-approach
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836724/psn-pdf
March 09, 2022 - when-no-news-bad-news-improving-diagnostic-testing-communication-
through-patient-engagement
Failure to communicate abnormal test … aimed to increase patient engagement in asking their provider about
previously obtained diagnostic test … Reminders to follow up with their provider about test results
were sent to the patient via the after-visit … Patients receiving reminders were up
to 20 times more likely to ask their providers about their test … delay-treatment-failure-contact-patient-leads-significant-complications
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-notify-reportable-test-results-significance-medical-malpractice
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73915/psn-pdf
October 06, 2021 - Responses of physicians to an objective safety and
quality knowledge test: a cross-sectional study. … Responses of physicians to an objective safety and quality knowledge test: a cross-
sectional study. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/responses-physicians-objective-safety-and-quality-knowledge-test-cross- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/responses-physicians-objective-safety-and-quality-knowledge-test-cross-sectional-study … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/responses-physicians-objective-safety-and-quality-knowledge-test-cross-sectional-study
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/developing-electronic-clinical-quality-measures-assess-cancer-diagnostic-process
December 18, 2024 - Each measure used data from the electronic health record (EHR) to identify abnormal test results, evidence … December 18, 2024
Electronic detection of delayed test result follow-up in patients with … , 2011
Frequency of failure to inform patients of clinically significant outpatient test
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836807/psn-pdf
March 30, 2022 - preventing-delayed-and-missed-care-applying-artificial-intelligence-trigger-
radiology-imaging
Failure to follow up on abnormal diagnostic test … preventing-delayed-and-missed-care-applying-artificial-intelligence-trigger-radiology-imaging
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/out-sight-out-mind-out-office-test-result-management … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assigning-responsibility-close-loop-radiology-test-results
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/laboratory-medicine-handoff-gaps-experienced-primary-care-practices-report-shared-networks
September 01, 2012 - integrated electronic medical records reported the need for a back-up tracking system to ensure important test … May 26, 2021
The need for closed-loop systems for management of abnormal test results … July 27, 2016
System hazards in managing laboratory test requests and results in primary … March 4, 2015
Laboratory test ordering and results management systems: a qualitative … News May Not Be Good News
August 1, 2012
The safety implications of missed test
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41047/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - Failure to follow-up test results for ambulatory patients: a
systematic review. … Failure to Follow-Up Test Results for Ambulatory Patients: A
Systematic Review. … The review
also found wide variation in processes for handling test results across studies. … //psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/ambulatory-care-safety
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eight-recommendations-policies-communicating-abnormal-test-results
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43013/psn-pdf
March 12, 2014 - Laboratory test ordering and results management
systems: a qualitative study of safety risks identified … Laboratory test ordering and results management systems: a qualitative study
of safety risks identified … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/laboratory-test-ordering-and-results-management-systems-qualitative-study … This study underscores
persisting concerns related to test results management, despite longstanding … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-follow-test-results-ambulatory-patients-systematic-review
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47516/psn-pdf
December 19, 2018 - Patient groups, clinicians and healthcare professionals
agree—all test results need to be seen, understood … Patient groups, clinicians and healthcare professionals agree - all
test results need to be seen, understood … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-groups-clinicians-and-healthcare-professionals-agree-all-test-results … Diverse stakeholders in Australia established an agenda for enhancing test result management,
which … A
WebM&M commentary explored two incidents where poor test result follow-up led to patient harm.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38228/psn-pdf
July 14, 2010 - Timely follow-up of abnormal outpatient test results:
perceived barriers and impact on patient safety … Timely Follow-Up of Abnormal Outpatient Test Results. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/timely-follow-abnormal-outpatient-test-results-perceived-barriers-and-impact … -
patient-safety
Physicians reported dissatisfaction with their ability to follow up on test results … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39502/psn-pdf
September 29, 2017 - Eight recommendations for policies for communicating
abnormal test results. … Eight recommendations for policies for communicating abnormal test results. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eight-recommendations-policies-communicating-abnormal-test-results
This … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43712/psn-pdf
December 03, 2014 - How context affects electronic health record–based test
result follow-up: a mixed-methods evaluation … How context affects electronic health record-based test result follow-
up: a mixed-methods evaluation … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-context-affects-electronic-health-record-based-test-result-follow-mixed … This study explored various sociotechnical
factors that may contribute to missed test results. … A
previous AHRQ WebM&M commentary discussed the many issues that contribute to missed test follow-up
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/translating-electronic-health-record-based-patient-safety-algorithms-research-clinical
October 27, 2021 - All 12 test sites were able to successfully implement the trigger and identify appropriate cases. … Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test … March 10, 2011
Timely follow-up of abnormal outpatient test results: perceived barriers
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/costly-colonoscopy-leads-delay-diagnosis
September 01, 2014 - part of age-appropriate cancer screening, the primary care provider ordered a fecal immunochemical test … His health insurance required a 30% copayment for the test, which amounted to $2000 out-of-pocket. … cancer screening process after a positive FIT, the primary care provider changed the indication for the test … (rather than a screening test), which means that patients may be responsible for paying their entire … Find out if this amount could change based on what's found during the test.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39372/psn-pdf
September 20, 2011 - Notification of abnormal lab test results in an electronic
medical record: do any safety concerns remain … Notification of abnormal lab test results in an electronic medical
record: do any safety concerns remain … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/notification-abnormal-lab-test-results-electronic-medical-record-do-any-safety … (or
inability) to promptly follow up abnormal test results may lead to diagnostic errors and other … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73241/psn-pdf
May 12, 2021 - delayed-or-failure-follow-abnormal-breast-cancer-screening-mammograms-
primary-care-systematic
Lack of timely follow-up of test … influencing follow-up
include physician-patient miscommunication, alert fatigue, difficulty obtaining test … delayed-or-failure-follow-abnormal-breast-cancer-screening-mammograms-primary-care-systematic
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-follow-test-results-ambulatory-patients-systematic-review
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.275_slideshow.ppt
August 01, 2012 - "I wish I had seen this test result earlier!" … : dissatisfaction with test result management systems in primary care. … "I wish I had seen this test result earlier!" … : dissatisfaction with test result management systems in primary care. … Impact of an automated test results management system on patients' satisfaction about test result communication
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39674/psn-pdf
July 14, 2010 - The management of test results in primary care: does an
electronic medical record make a difference? … The management of test results in primary care: does an electronic
medical record make a difference? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/management-test-results-primary-care-does-electronic-medical-record-make … Failure to appropriately follow up on abnormal test results is a
common ambulatory care safety problem … electronic-health-records-ambulatory-care-national-survey-physicians
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-wish-i-had-seen-test-result-earlier-dissatisfaction-test-result-management-systems-primary