Hospice providers serving more assisted-living patients tended to receive lower-quality ratings than those caring for fewer patients, according to an AHRQ-funded study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers based their findings on AHRQ's Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Provider and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey, which assesses the experiences of hospice patients who subsequently die and their caregivers. They found that among high-volume assisted-living hospice providers, quality was lower across several domains including pain assessment, dyspnea treatment, emotional support, team communications and family care training. Access the abstract. #PatientCare https://lnkd.in/ef_Upd9e
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used. As 1 of 12 agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ supports research that helps people make more informed decisions and improves the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. For further information go to: http://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/
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http://www.ahrq.gov
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- Health Care Quality Improvement, Health IT, Evidence-Based Medicine, Prevention, Health Care Data, Patient-Centered Care, and Patient Safety
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This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, AHRQ stands in solidarity with the Stand Up to Jewish Hate campaign. We are committed to promoting a healthcare environment that respects and protects all, including the significant contributions of Jewish Americans. Join us in fostering inclusivity and combating hate.
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As we mark #NationalNursesMonth, AHRQ is proud to spotlight TeamSTEPPS 3.0, our latest advancement in enhancing teamwork and communication among healthcare teams. This update is designed to further support nurses and healthcare professionals in providing the best patient care. Explore TeamSTEPPS 3.0 and join us in celebrating our nurses' commitment to excellence. https://lnkd.in/ecT4cD5s
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#AHRQ Academy's Literature Collection is an invaluable resource for providers looking to improve care through integrated behavioral health. With over 9,000 references for published and grey literature, explore it this #MentalHealthMonth! https://lnkd.in/evHYmQwQ
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May is National Stroke Prevention Month, and at AHRQ, we're dedicated to advancing research and treatments that can prevent stroke and improve care outcomes. Our efforts focus on evidence-based practices to enhance stroke prevention and response strategies across healthcare systems. Let's spread awareness and empower professionals and patients with knowledge for better health. #StrokeMonth
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During Older Americans Month, AHRQ is spotlighting our Opioid Use in Older Adults Compendium of Resources. This valuable tool supports healthcare providers in managing and treating opioid use among older adults safely and effectively. Explore this resource to improve #SeniorCare and outcomes for our aging population. https://lnkd.in/eJWVzYfK
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Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Colorado-Denver, has used AHRQ funding to examine data, develop evidence-based interventions, and make changes to promote healthy outcomes for birthing people and children. Check out our latest AHRQ grantee profile for more details. #MaternalHealth https://lnkd.in/edHA6J8Y
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Measuring consumer spending on #PrimaryCare is essential to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes, but an accurate picture of current spending is unknown because of variations in the ways that states conduct estimates, according to an AHRQ-funded research letter in JAMA Health Forum. For example, while nine states calculate primary care spending as a percentage of total healthcare spending, 10 others estimate spending by payor type. Lack of standardization and transparent measurements across states weakens what could be a powerful tool to monitor primary care investments, the authors concluded. They asserted that policymakers should adopt a standard primary care spending definition that could lead to deeper understanding and help connect spending policy changes to health outcomes. Access the letter to learn more. https://bit.ly/3K9Yms4
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AHRQ's National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality is meeting on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 to discuss critical healthcare research and policy issues. This is an opportunity for healthcare professionals and stakeholders to stay informed and contribute to the discussion on topics such as the vision for #HealthServicesResearch, priority populations, and maternity health. https://lnkd.in/eTR8EiNc
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During #MaternalMentalHealthMonth, AHRQ emphasizes the importance of respectful maternity care. This evidence review critically examines existing literature, defining respectful care, and outlining effective implementation strategies. This work aims to enhance care quality and support maternal mental health across communities. https://lnkd.in/esPVGk-W