Dr. Lisa Lezzoni discusses the unique safety and quality issues involved in the medical care of individuals with disabilities. Read More
Maternal Safety and Perinatal Mental Health | PSNet
Explains how perinatal mental health of mothers is an important aspect of maternal patient safety. Also highlights challenges and areas of further research. Read More
Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive Behavior in Psychiatric Patients
Comments and responses on research draft about strategies to de-escalate aggressive behavior in psychiatric patients. One reviewer mentioned the inclusion of intellectual disability as a potential contributing factor. Read More
Next Steps After Your Diagnosis: Where to Find More Information
Index of general and condition-specific resources for individuals after they receive a diagnosis. Looks useful, but slightly unorganized. Read More
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement: Pressure Ulcer
Recommendations to improve hospital quality and safety when dealing with pressure ulcers, which are more common in those with high-risk conditions like cerebral palsy. Read More
Key Question – Healthcare Delivery of Preventive Services for People with Disabilities
Key questions of a draft examining barriers to preventive service among people with disabilities, effectiveness of intervention Programs, and characteristics/components Read More
Accessibility and Beyond: Designing Consumer Health IT for Disabled Individuals | Digital Healthcare Research
Project expanding existing consumer health design guidance to include those with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities (IT solutions are more popular each day, but are not often made accessible to PWD). Read More
Closing the Quality Gap Series: Measuring Outcomes of Care for Persons With Disabilities
Examines how the outcomes of health care for people with disabilities are assessed. Read More
ED Disability Diagnostic Tool: An HIT Feasibility Study
Study seeking to develop a Disability Diagnostic Tool for Emergency Departments, since older patients and patients with disabilities are disproportionately admitted to the hospital without cause, which then can cause other negative health outcomes. Read More
AHRQ Research Studies
Page with 11,363 research studies funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers and recently published. This page appears, yet user must filter (once again) through articles based on keywords, instead of the relevant study appearing upon the first search. Read More
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