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The ´óÏóAPP (AHRQ)'s publications offer practical information to help a variety of health care organizations, providers, and others make care safer in all health care settings.
State of the Science and Future Directions To Improve Diagnostic Safety in Older Adults
Diagnostic Safety Issue Brief #22
This issue brief presents the unique considerations and challenges of studying and improving diagnostic safety for older adults. A number of recent expert workgroups have identified key areas of focus for diagnostic safety research and improvement efforts.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0010-7-EF
Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Diagnostic Safety Issue Brief #21
This issue brief is a call to action for healthcare organization leaders and policymakers to bridge clinical laboratory expertise and routine clinical decision making through diagnostic stewardship. We review existing models and strategies to implement diagnostic stewardship practices and identify how these practices can enhance diagnostic safety. We also discuss measuring implementation of diagnostic stewardship and policy implications.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0010-6-EF
Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study
Diagnostic Safety Issue Brief #20.
This case study describes how we used our survey to create an initial approach to developing and implementing a program to recognize and address diagnostic errors. The survey was adapted from AHRQ's Medical Office Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Item Set.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0010-5-EF
Developing and Sustaining State-Based Infrastructure To Support Primary Care Quality Improvement: A How-To Guide
This how-to guide shares guidance about developing and sustaining state-based cooperatives that aim to strengthen the capacity of healthcare systems, other healthcare organizations, and clinicians to deliver evidence-based whole-person care.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0073
´óÏóAPPStrategic Plan for Health System Transformation To Optimize Health, Functional Status, and Well-Being Among Older Adults
This Strategic Plan details five goals and related strategies to achieve these goals for health system transformation that optimizes the health, functional status, and well-being among older adults.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0076
Electronic Test Result Communication in the Era of the 21st Century Cures Act
Diagnostic Safety Issue Brief #19
The aim of this review was to identify current evidence and best practices to inform patient-centered implementation of test result delivery through patient portals under the Cures Act. We first undertook a scoping review of the literature on releasing test results through patient portals. The overarching question guiding our review was, "What evidence is available to inform patient-centered implementation of immediate test result release under the Cures Act?" In line with the goals of a scoping review, we sought to characterize and chart the available evidence, identify gaps, and identify areas for future, more in-depth evidence synthesis (e.g., systematic review or meta-analysis).
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0010-3-EF
Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
This issue brief discusses practical strategies to advance patient safety through simulation and debriefing.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0055
NCEPCR Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
This report aims to showcase AHRQ's broad and deep investments in primary care research and introduce AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR). To do this, we provide an overview across AHRQ's primary care grants and contracts, highlight studies with potential to impact the primary care field, and share resources that may be useful for researchers and clinicians. In addition, we discuss existing gaps in AHRQ's investments and potential future areas of focus for NCEPCR.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0016
Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020)
This report describes three decades (1990–2020) of AHRQ's primary care research and highlights how that research has impacted delivery of primary care. It details AHRQ's steady investment in research to improve primary care organization, workforce, quality and safety, digital healthcare, finance and cost, and prevention.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0016
Current State of Diagnostic Safety: Implications for Research, Practice, and Policy
Diagnostic Safety Issue Brief #16
This brief identifies major themes related to the current state of diagnostic safety and highlight key gaps in knowledge.
Publication Date: Publication Number: 24-0010-1-EF
