2025
The Quality of Veterans Healthcare Administration Cardiovascular Care
Le D, Arora B, Kelly F, Waldo S, Raitt M, Heidenreich P, Shah S, Denktas A, Mavromatis K, Council A. The Quality of Veterans Healthcare Administration Cardiovascular Care. JACC Advances 2025, 4: 101533. PMID: 39826437, PMCID: PMC11787423, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVeterans Healthcare AdministrationCardiovascular careQuality of cardiovascular careQuality of health careNon-VHA providersNon-VHA careNon-VHA facilitiesVeterans receiving careHealth care policyUnique healthcare systemVeteran careHealthcare decisionsCare programCommunity careHealth careCare policyHealthcare administratorsHealthcare systemCareQuality InitiativeVeteransCardiovascular diseaseHealthcare sectorHealthcareProviders
2023
Population health outcomes in South Korea 1990–2019, and projections up to 2040: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Collaborators G, Park S, Kim M, Yon D, Lee S, Ward J, McLaughlin S, Mehlman M, Koyanagi A, Smith L, Jacob L, Agampodi S, Beiranvand M, Choi D, Hong S, Hosseinzadeh M, Kim C, Kim G, Kim J, Kim K, Kim S, Lee D, Lee H, Lee S, Lee Y, Mokdad A, Murray C, Okekunle A, Park E, Rabiee N, Shin Y, Hay S, Shin J. Population health outcomes in South Korea 1990–2019, and projections up to 2040: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet Public Health 2023, 8: e639-e650. PMID: 37516480, PMCID: PMC10400799, DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(23)00122-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-communicable diseasesDisease Study 2019Disease burdenPopulation health outcomesYears of lifeGlobal burdenHealth outcomesHigher systolic blood pressureAge-standardised DALYsSystolic blood pressureCause-specific mortalityAge-standardised ratesCause of deathUniversal health coverage systemSouth Korean populationHealth care policyRatio of maleBlood pressureRisk factorsTobacco useKorean populationMedical expendituresMelinda Gates FoundationMortalityHigher number
2022
Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis: magnitude, reasons, associated factors, and implications of the out-of-pocket expenditure during pregnancy
Gunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna RPIR, Agampodi SB. Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis: magnitude, reasons, associated factors, and implications of the out-of-pocket expenditure during pregnancy. Public Health 2022, 206: 33-37. PMID: 35349965, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2022.02.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEligible studiesSystematic reviewPocket expenditureDatabase-specific subject headingsMaternal health careMixed Methods Appraisal ToolComprehensive literature searchMethods Appraisal ToolWeb of ScienceHealth care policySubgroup analysisThird reviewerIndependent reviewersReference listsElectronic databasesNarrative synthesisLiterature searchManual searchPregnancyStudy designQuality appraisalAppraisal toolHealth careOOPECare policy
2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and the transformation of health policy: a syndemic perspective
Chen X, Fan A. The COVID-19 pandemic and the transformation of health policy: a syndemic perspective. Journal Of Chinese Economic And Business Studies 2021, 19: 239-255. DOI: 10.1080/14765284.2021.1940453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEquitable social policyCOVID-19 pandemicSocial policyPolicy transformationTriple crisisSyndemic perspectiveHealth care policyHealth policyPolicyCurrent health emergencyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicDisease 2019 pandemicPublic health measuresHuman societyMajor playersHealth measuresNext pandemicHealth emergencyPresent epidemicPandemicHealth care marketCrisisCentury changesSocietySyndemic
2020
Rationale and study design: A randomized controlled trial of early palliative care in newly diagnosed cancer patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reid E, Abathun E, Diribi J, Mamo Y, Hall P, Fallon M, Wondemagegnhu T, Grant L. Rationale and study design: A randomized controlled trial of early palliative care in newly diagnosed cancer patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications 2020, 18: 100564. PMID: 32309673, PMCID: PMC7154993, DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100564.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStandard oncology carePatient-reported outcomesHealthcare utilizationLow-income countriesOncology careCancer patientsEarly palliative carePalliative care provisionTime of enrollmentCost-consequence analysisAddis AbabaQuality of lifeHealth care policyOncology clinicOncology visitsOutcome scoresPalliative carePC providersHome-based PCStudy designCare provisionPoor accessMillions of peopleCarePocket payments
2019
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Adults With Kidney Disease: Current Measures, Ongoing Initiatives, and Future Opportunities for Incorporation Into Patient-Centered Kidney Care
Nair D, Wilson FP. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Adults With Kidney Disease: Current Measures, Ongoing Initiatives, and Future Opportunities for Incorporation Into Patient-Centered Kidney Care. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2019, 74: 791-802. PMID: 31492487, PMCID: PMC6875620, DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2019.05.025.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresHealth care policyKidney diseaseClinical trialsOutcome measuresClinical careCare policyPerception of diseaseLaboratory markersPatient's symptomsKidney carePatient experienceNephrology communityPatient voiceNarrative overviewDiseaseCareSymptomsTrialsAdultsOngoing initiativesNephrologistsPatientsClinicians
2017
The Relationship Between Geographic Access to Plastic Surgeons and Breast Reconstruction Rates Among Women Undergoing Mastectomy for Cancer
Bauder AR, Gross CP, Killelea BK, Butler PD, Kovach SJ, Fox JP. The Relationship Between Geographic Access to Plastic Surgeons and Breast Reconstruction Rates Among Women Undergoing Mastectomy for Cancer. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2017, 78: 324-329. PMID: 28177978, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000849.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast reconstruction ratesPlastic surgeon densityBreast reconstructionSurgeon densityGeographic accessPlastic surgeonsHealth service area (HSA) levelAmbulatory surgery dataAppropriate clinical expertiseNational health care policyReconstruction rateHealth care policyFinal cohortInsurance statusPostmastectomy reconstructionBreast cancerClinical expertiseSurgery dataAdult womenMastectomyDensity areasRacial disparitiesSurgeonsCare policyWomen
2013
Teleneurology applications
Wechsler L, Tsao J, Levine S, Swain-Eng R, Adams R, Demaerschalk B, Hess D, Moro E, Schwamm L, Steffensen S, Stern B, Zuckerman S, Bhattacharya P, Davis L, Yurkiewicz I, Alphonso A. Teleneurology applications. Neurology 2013, 80: 670-676. PMID: 23400317, PMCID: PMC3590056, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e3182823361.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurologic careAcute stroke assessmentAmerican Stroke AssociationPrimary care physiciansFederal health care policyExpansion of telemedicineHealth care policyNeurology specialistsCare physiciansPhysician awarenessStroke AssociationSpecialty careNeurology practiceStroke assessmentAmerican AcademyPatient careNeurologistsCareTeleneurologyCare policyUnderserved communitiesRural areasUnderserved locationsPrimary studiesCurrent literature
2009
Development of a New Patient-Based Measure of Pediatric Ambulatory Care
Gallagher P, Ding L, Ham HP, Schor EL, Hays RD, Cleary PD. Development of a New Patient-Based Measure of Pediatric Ambulatory Care. 2009, 124: 1348-1354. PMID: 19822587, PMCID: PMC5443558, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-0495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric ambulatory carePreventive careAmbulatory carePediatric careCAHPS surveyAmbulatory pediatric careHospital care experiencesHealth care policyPediatric instrumentsPediatric expertsNew patientsGood internal consistencyDevelopmental monitoringHealthcare providersCare experiencesConsumer AssessmentCareHealth careCare policyCliniciansInternal consistencyFocus groupsValid assessmentCognitive interviewsGroup
2007
Can global guidelines change health policy?
Fried M, Quigley E, Hunt R, Guyatt G, Anderson B, Bjorkman D, Farthing M, Fedail S, Green-Thompson R, Hampton J, Krabshuis J, Laine L, Horton R. Can global guidelines change health policy? Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2007, 5: 120-121. PMID: 17998923, DOI: 10.1038/ncpgasthep0998.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2001
Using a computerized patient database to evaluate guideline adherence and measure patterns of care for major depression
Rosenheck R, Chen R. Using a computerized patient database to evaluate guideline adherence and measure patterns of care for major depression. The Journal Of Behavioral Health Services & Research 2001, 28: 466-474. PMID: 11732248, DOI: 10.1007/bf02287776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatterns of careMajor depressionGuideline adherenceGuideline recommendationsOutpatient mental health appointmentsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterComputerized database analysisMental health appointmentsMonths of dischargeComputerized patient databaseNumber of followTranslation of recommendationsHealth care policyAntidepressant therapyHealth appointmentsMedical CenterAlcohol abuseDual diagnosisTreatment interventionsPatient databaseComputerized databasePatientsConcurrent alcoholismDatabase analysisDepressionThe Connecticut Cardiovascular Consortium: a unique, state-wide research collaboration to advance clinical outcomes in patients with heart disease.
Boden WE, McKay RG, Cabin HS, Radford MJ, Krumholz HM, Zaret BL, Garner L, Bull MB, Fisherkeller M, Kosinski EJ, Krauthamer MJ, Maljanian R, McDowell AV, Sands MJ, Schwartz KV, Seltzer JP, Hager JD. The Connecticut Cardiovascular Consortium: a unique, state-wide research collaboration to advance clinical outcomes in patients with heart disease. Connecticut Medicine 2001, 65: 597-604. PMID: 11702518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarctionPercutaneous coronary interventionClinical outcomesSegment elevation acute myocardial infarctionConnecticut residentsPatient careElevation acute myocardial infarctionUltimate clinical impactHealth care delivery modelsAcute myocardial infarctionCurrent health care policiesClinical outcome assessmentHealth care providersGood clinical practiceHealth care accessDifferent treatment patternsEvidence-based medicineHealth care policyMechanical reperfusionMechanical revascularizationPCI capabilityCoronary interventionFibrinolytic therapyTreatment patternsMyocardial infarctionQuality of care among elderly patients hospitalized with unstable angina
Shahi C, Rathore S, Wang Y, Thakur R, Wu W, Lewis J, Petrillo M, Radford M, Krumholz H. Quality of care among elderly patients hospitalized with unstable angina. American Heart Journal 2001, 142: 263-270. PMID: 11479465, DOI: 10.1067/mhj.2001.116477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of careMinutes of admissionUnstable anginaHealth care policyElderly patientsTherapeutic anticoagulationIntravenous heparinElectrocardiographic examinationCare policyPrescription of aspirinUse of aspirinHalf of patientsEligible patientsRisk stratificationConnecticut hospitalsElderly MedicareAnginaPatientsTherapeutic contraindicationsTherapeutic interventionsAspirinAdmissionHospitalCareAnticoagulation
2000
Providing Consumers with Information About the Quality of Health Plans: The Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Demonstration in Washington State
Guadagnoli E, Epstein A, Zaslavsky A, Shaul J, Veroff D, Fowler F, Cleary P. Providing Consumers with Information About the Quality of Health Plans: The Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Demonstration in Washington State. The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2000, 26: 410-420. PMID: 10897458, DOI: 10.1016/s1070-3241(00)26034-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Quality of care for patients hospitalized with heart failure at academic medical centers
Nohria A, Chen Y, Morton D, Walsh R, Vlasses P, Krumholz H. Quality of care for patients hospitalized with heart failure at academic medical centers. American Heart Journal 1999, 137: 1028-1034. PMID: 10347327, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8703(99)70358-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft ventricular ejection fractionCongestive heart failureAcademic medical centerTime of dischargeStandard of careMedical CenterHeart failureACE inhibitorsAssessment of LVEFDiagnosis of CHFDaily weightEnzyme inhibitor therapyRetrospective chart reviewVentricular ejection fractionLarge clinical trialsPatient education guidelinesQuality of careHealth care policyChart reviewDietary counselingHospital dischargeEjection fractionInhibitor therapyTreatment guidelinesMedication compliance
1998
Trends in the Quality of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries Admitted to the Hospital With Unstable Angina
Krumholz H, Philbin D, Wang Y, Vaccarino V, Murillo J, Therrien M, Williams J, Radford M. Trends in the Quality of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries Admitted to the Hospital With Unstable Angina. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1998, 31: 957-963. PMID: 9561993, DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(98)00106-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAngina, UnstableAnticoagulantsAspirinConnecticutFemaleGuideline AdherenceHeparinHospitalsHumansMaleMedicarePlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsPractice Guidelines as TopicQuality Indicators, Health CareQuality of Health CareRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisUnited StatesConceptsUse of aspirinUnstable anginaElderly patientsConsecutive patientsHospital admissionRetrospective cohort studyPrincipal discharge diagnosisPatterns of treatmentCare of patientsGuideline-based useQuality of careHealth care policyAHCPR guidelinesChest painHospital dischargeCohort studyMedical chartsPatient factorsDischarge diagnosisPatient outcomesPractice patternsConnecticut hospitalsPractice guidelinesAnginaMedicare beneficiaries
1997
Quality of Care for Elderly Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure
Krumholz HM, Wang Y, Parent EM, Mockalis J, Petrillo M, Radford MJ. Quality of Care for Elderly Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure. JAMA Internal Medicine 1997, 157: 2242-2247. PMID: 9343001, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.1997.00440400092011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart failureQuality of careEnzyme inhibitorsElderly patientsClinical practiceResearch Clinical Practice GuidelinesLeft ventricular ejection fractionLeft ventricular systolic functionRetrospective medical record reviewAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorSevere aortic stenosisPercentage of patientsVentricular systolic functionMedical record reviewVentricular ejection fractionClinical practice guidelinesPrincipal discharge diagnosisAcute care hospitalsActual clinical practiceHealth care policyChart reviewSystolic functionAortic stenosisAppropriate patientsCare hospital
1991
Is Bias Inherent in HCFA-Sponsored Research?-Reply
Garrard J, Kane R, Makris L, Dunham T, Heston L, Cooper S, Ratner E, Zelterman D. Is Bias Inherent in HCFA-Sponsored Research?-Reply. JAMA 1991, 266: 64-64. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1991.03470010067022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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