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The Influence and Use of Individual Patient Comments | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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February 01, 2016 - Its use is controversial because of its potential to unduly influence consumer decisions. … information about health care providers and plans from their family and friends. … The practice of seeking and using this kind of personal information is familiar to them in this context … the benefits of providing anecdotal information and minimizes the drawbacks … Modeling patient decision-making: The role of base-rate and anecdotal information.

Help Consumers Start Conversations With Trusted Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 01, 2016 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … Disparities Reports Technology Assessment Program AHRQ Research Studies … There is a difference between complaining to a provider about the quality of care one has received and … and could even negatively influence the quality of care they get. … The site uses its “teachable moment” to educate patients about some of the things they and their doctors

Peer Review at AHRQ - Study Sections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 01, 2024 - access to and use of expenditures and sources of payment for health care; the availability and costs … healthcare costs and improving quality of care within organizations and/or systems of care, and the … Other topics reviewed in this study section include technology assessment, application of information … to improve quality and effectiveness; patient-centered and consumer-focused research; evidence-based … Applications reviewed generally include the use of clinical (medicine, nursing, and other health care

Measuring What Matters: Catalyzing Conversations on the Quality of Long-Term Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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December 01, 2022 - and consumer expectations, especially the voices of patients, their families and caregivers, and the … Have we asked healthcare workers delivering long-term care about what quality means to them and how it … The concept of “home” implies comfort, security, safety, independence, and a sense of belonging. … By involving patients, families, and staff, we can get to the heart of what outcomes matter most and … Administration and Associate Professor at the Office of Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

SHARE Approach Workshop Curriculum | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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September 01, 2020 - page for the Consumer Summary titled "Choosing Medicines for High Blood Pressure: A Review of the Research … care providers, and others as they make health care decisions How? … (Image of a sample consumer summary and the table of contents of the summary.) … WakeMed Health and Hospitals distributed 1,000 copies of the Treating High Cholesterol consumer research … inform patients, health care providers, and others as they make health care decisions.

What You Can Evaluate About a Quality Reporting Project? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2019 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … Disparities Reports Technology Assessment Program AHRQ Research Studies … National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Latest available findings on quality of and access … An evaluation of a consumer report could have any of three major focal points: Evaluating the Process … Department of Health & Human Services The White House USA.gov

Who Could Partner in a Health Care Quality Reporting Project? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2019 - (such as consumer advocates and providers), consumers and patients tend to see the reports as more objective … , decisions, and strategies; and maintain communication and relationships over the course of the project … the subject of your report should be aware of the information before it is released to the public and … care organizations, proprietary companies, consumer advocacy groups, and other nonprofit organizations … sense of the right questions and the best paths to pursue.

Measuring the Quality of Hospital Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 01, 2016 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Latest available findings on quality of and access … Quality of Hospital Care Initiatives for measuring and reporting the quality of hospital care … information about the measures: Examples of Hospital Quality Measures for Consumers Major Hospital … Department of Health & Human Services The White House USA.gov

AHRQ's Digital Healthcare Research Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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November 01, 2021 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … that digital healthcare systems are designed and implemented in ways that improve quality and safety, … while not resulting in excessive burden on physicians and other members of the care team. … distinct institutions in 48 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. … These tools describe and recommend strategies for addressing some of the common challenges organizations

AHRQ-Funded Studies Highlight Dental Antibiotic Prescribing Trends | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2023 - the National Academy of Medicine explores opportunities to transform the current health and healthcare … ET about how AHRQ’s Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) program is addressing … needs and the use of survey results to improve patient experience. … in health systems research, creating strategies to support practice improvement and providing data and … Evaluating the implementation of patient-reported outcomes in heart failure clinic: a qualitative assessment

Six Domains of Healthcare Quality | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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December 01, 2022 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … Healthcare Quality A handful of analytic frameworks for quality assessment have guided measure … One of the most influential is the framework put forth by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), which includes … The vast majority of measures assess effectiveness and safety. … can see the meaning of the measures more clearly and understand how they relate to their own concerns

Engage Residents and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 01, 2017 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Latest available findings on quality of and access … handout ( PDF , 141.3 KB) Describes the role of leaders to support, encourage, and engage residents … Consumer Voice resources Provides resources to train local ombudsmen to educate and engage residents … Department of Health & Human Services The White House USA.gov

Diagnosis & Treatment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2018 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Latest available findings on quality of and access … Using Hospitals & Clinics Learn how to make the most out of using hospitals and clinics A Guide … consumer health information and support MEDLINEplus® Find information on diseases, conditions, and … Department of Health & Human Services The White House USA.gov

Patients & Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2018 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Latest available findings on quality of and access … Patients and families who engage with health care providers ask good questions and help reduce the risk … of errors and hospital admissions. … Department of Health & Human Services The White House USA.gov

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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January 01, 2024 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … invests in research and implementation projects that bridge the gap between research and the delivery … AHRQ's patient safety research summaries reflect the work of agency grantees and contractors. … patient safety, measuring health care quality, consumer assessment of health plans, evaluation software … Patient Safety and Quality Areas Learn about the breadth of AHRQ's Patient Safety and

Brain Health Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (Brain Safety Lab) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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April 01, 2021 - behavioral economics, informaticians, human factors and systems engineers, biostatisticians, and implementation … ), the lab team: Developed and tested the usability and feasibility of Brain Buddy, a consumer-facing … the risks and benefits of their anticholinergic medications. … Usability and feasibility of consumer-facing technology to reduce unsafe medication use by older adults … Usability and feasibility of consumer-facing technology to reduce unsafe medication use by older adults

Blog | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 15, 2024 - Innovation January 23, 2024 AHRQ and PCORI Invest in Learning Health Systems Scientist Training … the Impact of Consumer Experience of Care Measurement: What’s Next? … Safety December 5, 2022 We Must Not Underestimate the Impacts of Gun Violence on Healthcare … Workers November 22, 2022 The 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: We … of Primary Care October 13, 2022 Helping Healthcare Systems Reduce Carbon Pollution: A New

Quality and Patient Safety Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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December 01, 2022 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … health care quality, consumer assessment of health plans, evaluation software, report tools, and case … To help you and your patients get the most out of your time together, AHRQ offers these free resources … PSNet AHRQ's Patient Safety Network (PSNet) features a collection of the latest news and resources … ) sponsored the development of patient safety culture assessment tools for hospitals, nursing homes,

Tips on Designing a Health Care Quality Report for Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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September 01, 2019 - Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health … National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Latest available findings on quality of and access … effective consumer report on quality. … You can use design features to: Attract and hold the attention of your intended audience. … Department of Health & Human Services The White House USA.gov

Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 01, 2019 - Disparities Reports Technology Assessment Program AHRQ Research Studies … measures for consideration by CMS and the Secretary of HHS. … Additional reports, meeting transcripts, and other documents pertaining to the SNAC and the process of … Disparities Reports National Quality Measures Clearinghouse™ (NQMC) Pediatric Quality Indicators Consumer … Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS ® ) MEPS Topics: Children's Health; reports

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