As the lead federal agency for advancing patient safety, AHRQ invests in research and implementation projects that bridge the gap between research and the delivery of safer patient care. AHRQ-Funded Patient Safety Project Highlights reflect the work of agency grantees and contractors. Organized by theme, the summaries provide brief descriptions of individual projects as well as research highlights.
Megan McHugh, Ph.D.Professor of Emergency MedicineFeinberg School of MedicineNorthwestern University
In 2021-22, on average, 84.1 million adults per year were treated for key diet-related conditions: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Average annual…
Breast density is associated with risk of breast cancer (BC) diagnosis, affecting risk prediction tools and patient notification policies. Density affects mammography sensitivity and may…
Join Kari A. Stephens, PhD and Dr. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD of the University of Washington for a dynamic session exploring cutting-edge strategies to meet…
The Nursing Home SOPS Database is a central repository for survey data from nursing homes that administered the AHRQ patient safety culture survey.
This cross-sectional study examines trends and disparities in self-reported maternal physical and mental health between 2016 and 2023 in the US.
In 2021-22, on average, 84.1 million adults per year were treated for key diet-related conditions: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Average annual…
Join Kari A. Stephens, PhD and Dr. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD of the University of Washington for a dynamic session exploring cutting-edge strategies to meet…
Join Kari A. Stephens, PhD and Dr. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD of the University of Washington for a dynamic session exploring cutting-edge strategies to meet…
This cross-sectional study examines trends and disparities in self-reported maternal physical and mental health between 2016 and 2023 in the US.
