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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 DisplayedJiang Henke, RM RM, Fingar KR
AHRQ Author: Jiang HJ, Liang
Mortality for time-sensitive conditions at urban vs rural hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The objectives of this interrupted time-series analysis cohort study were to examine whether in-hospital mortality not related to COVID-19 changed during the pandemic for time-sensitive conditions and to assess variations by urban versus rural hospital location. Data for adult discharges from 3813 U.S. hospitals was taken from the HCUP State Inpatient Databases. The results indicated that in-hospital mortality for time-sensitive conditions increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, for sepsis, pneumonia in both rural and urban hospitals, acute myocardial infarction and gastrointestinal hemorrhage at urban hospitals, and hip fracture at rural hospitals. No significant change was found in mortality for stroke overall. The researchers concluded that strategies tailored to differing needs of urban and rural hospitals may help reduce the likelihood of excess deaths during future public health crises.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201800001C.
Citation: Jiang Henke, RM RM, Fingar KR .
Mortality for time-sensitive conditions at urban vs rural hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JAMA Netw Open 2024 Mar 4; 7(3):e241838. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.1838..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), COVID-19, Mortality, Rural Health, Urban Health, Rural/Inner-City Residents
Tan MS, Heise CW, Gallo T
Relationship between a risk score for QT interval prolongation and mortality across rural and urban inpatient facilities.
The objectives of this retrospective observational study were to evaluate the relationship between a modified Tisdale QTc-risk score (QTc-RS), inpatient mortality, and length of stay in a broad inpatient population with an order for a medication with a known risk of torsades de pointes (TdP). Inpatient data from 28 healthcare facilities in the western US were used. The results indicated that there is a strong relationship between increased mortality as well as longer duration of hospitalization with an increasing QTc-RS.
AHRQ-funded; HS026662.
Citation: Tan MS, Heise CW, Gallo T .
Relationship between a risk score for QT interval prolongation and mortality across rural and urban inpatient facilities.
J Electrocardiol 2023 Mar;77:4-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2022.11.008.
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Mortality, Rural Health, Urban Health, Risk
Greenwood-Ericksen M, Kamdar N, Lin P
Association of rural and critical access hospital status with patient outcomes after emergency department visits among Medicare beneficiaries.
This study compared 30-day mortality rates after emergency department (ED) visits to rural or critical access hospitals (CAHs) compared to urban hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries. A 20% sample of Medicare beneficiaries was used from January 2011 to October 31, 2015. The primary outcome measured was 30-day mortality. Secondary outcome examined was ED visits with and without rehospitalization. Mortality rates were comparable with both groups, although patients in rural EDs experienced more transfers and less hospitalization.
AHRQ-funded; HS024160.
Citation: Greenwood-Ericksen M, Kamdar N, Lin P .
Association of rural and critical access hospital status with patient outcomes after emergency department visits among Medicare beneficiaries.
JAMA Netw Open 2021 Nov;4(11):e2134980. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.34980..
Keywords: Hospitals, Rural Health, Urban Health, Emergency Department, Mortality, Outcomes
Dixon BE, Grannis SJ, Lembcke LR
The synchronicity of COVID-19 disparities: statewide epidemiologic trends in SARS-CoV-2 morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality among racial minorities and in rural America.
Researchers sought to examine trends in COVID-19 morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality over time for minority and rural populations, especially during the U.S. fall surge. Data were taken from a statewide cohort of adult residents in Indiana tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection. The researchers found that, by the fall of 2020, hospitalization and mortality rates in rural areas surpassed those of urban areas, and gaps between black/brown and white populations narrowed. Cumulative morbidity and mortality were highest among minority groups and in rural communities. They concluded that the synchronicity of disparities in COVID-19 by race and geography suggested that health officials explicitly measure disparities and adjust mitigation as well as vaccination strategies to protect those sub-populations with greater disease burden.
AHRQ-funded; HS025502.
Citation: Dixon BE, Grannis SJ, Lembcke LR .
The synchronicity of COVID-19 disparities: statewide epidemiologic trends in SARS-CoV-2 morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality among racial minorities and in rural America.
PLoS One 2021 Jul 23;16(7):e0255063. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255063..
Keywords: COVID-19, Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Hospitalization, Mortality, Rural Health