AHRQ-Funded Projects
Connected Cancer Care: EHR Communication Networks in Virtual Cancer Care Teams
This research will develop methods for measuring EHR communication networks—defined as EHR-based information sharing connections among healthcare professionals —in virtual care teams and to examine the relationship between EHR communication networks and care quality.
A Direct-to-Patient Alert for Glycated Hemoglobin Screening Using Prediction Modeling and Mobile Health (mHealth)
This research will use a clinical decision support tool to identify patients at high risk for type 2 diabetes and text message these patients, offering them in-clinic hemoglobin A1c testing.
Implementation of a Novel Multi-Platform Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support System
This research will develop, test, and evaluate a vendor-agnostic platform for clinical decision support rules that can be made available to any commercial electronic health record.
From Emergency to Community: Implementing a Social Needs Assessment and Referral Infrastructure Using Health Information Technology
This project will implement a social needs assessment in an emergency department and evaluate its impact on health outcomes.
Examining the Clinical Workflow and Outcomes of Integrating Health Information Technology to Educate and Support Dementia Caregivers
This project will evaluate the integration into clinical care of CareHeroes, an application to support caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Improving Missing Data Analysis in Distributed Research Networks
This project aims to refine and develop methods to address missing electronic health record data to improve data quality and research validity.
The CoolCraig App: Promoting Health by Improving Self-Regulation in Adolescents with ADHD
This project will develop and evaluate CoolCraig, a wearable and connected system combining a fitness tracker, mobile phone application, and web portal that will deliver, reinforce, and sustain treatment for adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
EHR-based Screening and Intervention for Intimate Partner Violence
This project will design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive set of tools in an electronic health record (EHR) to support improved intimate partner violence care.
Integrating Patient-Reported Outcomes into Routine Primary Care: Monitoring Asthma Between Visits
The project is adapting and scaling a technology-enabled practice model for asthma in a primary care setting, then evaluating its impact on patient-reported quality of life and utilization.
Using eHealth to Expand Access to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Hispanic Primary Care Patients
This project evaluates the effectiveness, barriers, and cost of a Spanish-language electronic health intervention to treat chronic insomnia in Hispanic patients.