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www.ahrq.gov/topics/access-care.html
Topic: Access to Care
Access to health care means having "the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes."
Access to health care consists of four components:
Coverage: facilitates entry into the health care system. Uninsured people are less likely to receive medical care and …
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/alcohol-use.html
Topic: Alcohol Use
AHRQ has research focused on unhealthy alcohol use. About 18 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder. This means that their drinking causes distress and harm. It includes alcoholism and alcohol abuse.
Updated Systematic Review Examines Pharma…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/atencion-medica.html
Topic: Atención médica
Medical Attention
Cinco recomendaciones para recibir una mejor atención médica
Cómo cuidarme: Guía para cuando salga del hospital
Pastillas que diluyen la sangre
Preguntas para mi cita médica
Veinte consejos para ayudar a evita…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/antimicrobial-stewardship.html
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial stewardship programs are coordinated programs within a health care setting that promote the appropriate use of antimicrobials, thereby improving patient outcomes, reducing antibiotic resistance, and decreasing the spread of infections caused by antibiotic-re…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/behavioral-health.html
March 01, 2022 - Behavioral Health
Behavioral health problems, which include mental health and substance use disorders, are among the most common conditions seen in primary care settings. AHRQ provides data to quantify these challenges, tools and resources for screening and treatment, and funding for behavioral he…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/care-coordination.html
January 01, 2014 - Care Coordination
Care coordination involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all of the participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care. This means that the patient's needs and preferences are known ahead of time a…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/medication-safety.html
Topic: Medication: Safety
AHRQ offers patient education materials for healthcare professionals to reduce risks related to adverse drug events, including links to fact sheets, research, and government initiatives.
California Hospital Reduced Infections, Improved Diabetes C…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/transitions-care.html
Transitions of Care
AHRQ's tools and research to ensure safe and seamless transitions of patients from one care setting to another, reducing preventable adverse events, drug-related errors, and other problems.
Tools TeamSTEPPS Module on Communication
Toolkit to Engage High-Risk P…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/chronic-conditions.html
Topic: Chronic Conditions
A chronic condition is defined as a condition that lasts 12 months or longer and meets one or both of the following tests: (a) it places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions; (b) it results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products, services,…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/hospital-discharge.html
Topic: Hospital Discharge
AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to improve the hospital discharge process, including the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit.
Improving Hospital Discharge Through Medication Reconciliation and Education
Improving the Emerg…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/blood-clots.html
Blood Clots
AHRQ has resources for healthcare providers to prevent venous thromboembolism and has patient education materials for providers on how to help their patients prevent blood clots.
Tools Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: A Guide for Effective Qualit…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/pressure-ulcers.html
Pressure Ulcers
Each year, more than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions bring pain, associated risk for serious infection, and increased health care utilization. Pressure ulcers are associated with longer hospital stays and increased morbidity and m…
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Grants Guidelines
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Kidney Disease and Health
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Palliative Care Patient and Family Engagement Patient
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TeamSTEPPS Technology Assessments Telehealth Tobacco
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Behavioral Health Blood Clots Blood Thinners Breast
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Safety Net Screening Sepsis Shared Decision Making