Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC)-Related Articles, May 1, 2015

American Family Physician
Vega IL. ACE inhibitors vs ARBs for primary hypertension. Am Fam Physician 2015 Apr 15; 91(8):522-3. [Cites AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Antgiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Antgiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), and Direct Renin Inhibitors for Treating Essential Hypertension: An Update, 2011.] Select to access the abstract.

American Journal of Public Health
Katigbak C, Van Devanter N, Islam N, Trinh-Shevrin C. Partners in health: a conceptual framework for the role of community health workers in facilitating patients' adoption of healthy behaviors. Am J Public Health 2015 May; 105(5):872-80. [Cites AHRQ Evidence Report/Technology Assessment, Outcomes of Community Health Worker Interventions, 2009.] Select to access the abstract.

JAMA Internal Medicine
Burke LG, Jha AK. Patients' functional status and hospital readmissions: remembering what matters. JAMA Intern Med 2015 Apr; 175(4):565-6. [Cites AHRQ-funded systematic review by Lin et al. (J Am Geriatr Soc, 2010).] Select to access the abstract.

New Mexico Nurse
Turk L, Khalsa SG. New Mexico Health Care Transition Task Force: addressing policy and health services needs of children and youth with special health care needs in the state. N M Nurse 2015 Apr-Jun; 60(2):3,15. [Cites AHRQ technical review, Transition Care for Children with Special Health Needs, 2014.]

Pediatrics
Thomas R, Sanders S, Doust J, Beller E, Glasziou P. Prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2015 Apr; 135(4):e994-1001. [Cites AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Effectiveness of Treatment in At-risk Preschoolers; Long-term Effectiveness in All Ages; and Variability in Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Treatment, 2011.] Select to access the abstract.