AHRQ Funded Projects
Search the entire portfolio of AHRQ-funded digital healthcare research projects. Projects can be identified by technology studied, medical condition, population, status of the project, principal investigator, organization, funding mechanism and location.
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Description: This research will develop and validate a COVID-19 emergency department (ED) return screening tool that will provide ED clinicians a risk assessment to guide admissions and discharges to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.Principal Investigator: Galarraga, Jessica E.Project Dates: September 30, 2021 to September 29, 2023
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Description: Researchers surveyed the key features that distinguish active patient portal users from nonusers to best meet the needs of a diverse patient population and inform guidance in areas of need and improvement in portal design and implementation to improve access and reduce barriers.Principal Investigator: Ahmed, NaheedProject Dates: September 30, 2019 to September 29, 2022
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Description: The purpose of this study was to optimize and evaluate a patient portal eLearning program aimed at older adults called the Theory-based Patient Portal eLearning Program (T-PeP).Principal Investigator: Nahm, Eun-ShimProject Dates: July 01, 2016 to June 30, 2019
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Description: Analysis of 5,200 patient safety event reports showed an association between electronic health record (EHR) usability and patient safety in both adults and children and led to development of an EHR usability and safety assessment tool that healthcare facilities can use to identify usability and safety issues.Principal Investigator: Ratwani, Raj M.Project Dates: September 30, 2015 to July 31, 2021
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Description: This project developed and pilot-tested a novel, outcomes-based emergency department triage tool and found that risk stratification and waiting times were improved for some patients.Principal Investigator: Levin, Scott R.Project Dates: August 01, 2015 to July 31, 2018
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Description: Through the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Information Model project, Westat aims to develop a functional model to define the PCMH that would describe it in both narrative and technical terms through the interactions between and among PCMH stakeholders.Principal Investigator: Waldren, StevenProject Dates: August 02, 2010 to August 01, 2011