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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedMabachi NM, Cifuentes M, Barnard J
AHRQ Author: Brach C
Demonstration of the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit: lessons for quality improvement.
AHRQ’s Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit was developed to help primary care practices assess and make changes to improve communication with and support for patients. Twelve diverse primary care practices implemented assigned tools over a 6-month period. Qualitative results revealed challenges practices experienced during implementation, including competing demands, bureaucratic hurdles, technological challenges, limited quality improvement experience, and limited leadership support.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabachi NM, Cifuentes M, Barnard J .
Demonstration of the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit: lessons for quality improvement.
J Ambul Care Manage 2016 Jul-Sep;39(3):199-208. doi: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000102..
Keywords: Health Literacy, Quality Improvement, Tools & Toolkits, Primary Care, Clinician-Patient Communication
Weiss BD, Brega AG, LeBlanc WG
AHRQ Author: Brach C
Improving the effectiveness of medication review: guidance from the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit.
The objective of this study was to determine whether the medication review tool in AHRQ’s Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit can help to improve medication reviews in primary care practices. It found that eEvaluation before and after implementation revealed a 3-fold increase in the percentage of patients who brought all their prescription medications and a 6-fold increase in the number of prescription medications brought to office visits.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290200710008.
Citation: Weiss BD, Brega AG, LeBlanc WG .
Improving the effectiveness of medication review: guidance from the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit.
J Am Board Fam Med 2016 Jan-Feb;29(1):18-23. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2016.01.150163.
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Keywords: Health Literacy, Medication, Primary Care, Tools & Toolkits
Shoemaker SJ, Staub-DeLong L, Wasserman M
Factors affecting adoption and implementation of AHRQ health literacy tools in pharmacies.
The purpose of this study is to understand the facilitators and barriers to the adoption and implementation of AHRQ’s health literacy tools, particularly a tool to assess a pharmacy’s health literacy practices. The study found facilitators including awareness of health literacy, a culture of innovation, and a change champion. It also identified barriers such as lack of leadership support and limited staff time.
AHRQ-funded; 290200600011I
Citation: Shoemaker SJ, Staub-DeLong L, Wasserman M .
Factors affecting adoption and implementation of AHRQ health literacy tools in pharmacies.
Res Social Adm Pharm. 2013 Sep-Oct;9(5):553-63. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2013.05.003..
Keywords: Health Literacy, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Practice Patterns, Tools & Toolkits, Medication
Koh HK, Baur C, Brach C
AHRQ Author: Brach C
Toward a systems approach to health literacy research.
The authors discuss a call for research exploring how health care organizations can effectively address health literacy and patient-centered care. Topics include AHRQ's Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, Accountable Care Organizations, and Patient Centered Medical Homes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Koh HK, Baur C, Brach C .
Toward a systems approach to health literacy research.
J Health Commun 2013;18(1):1-5. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2013.759029.
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Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Health Literacy, Health Services Research (HSR), Patient-Centered Healthcare, Tools & Toolkits