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Douglas Charles McCrory

Douglas Charles McCrory

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine
Medicine, General Internal Medicine
douglas.mccrory@duke.edu
Box 3850 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
PO Box 17969, Room 0311/Terrace Level, Durham, NC 27715

Overview

Dr. McCrory's research interests include systematic reviews and synthesis of existing evidence and clinical practice guideline development. Dr. McCrory is currently co-director of the AHRQ-designated Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) at Duke University, which was recently renewed for a second 5-year award. EPC projects have included systematic reviews on a variety of clinical topics including cervical cytologic screening, management of acute exacerbation of COPD, pulmonary complications of cervical spinal cord injury, uterine fibroids, postterm pregnancy, and allergic rhinitis. What has tied these projects together is a rigorous , comprehensive methodical systematic review and synthesis, using state-of-the-art methods when necessary, such as meta-analyses, decision modelling and cost-effectiveness modelling. The EPC developed from similar previous experience an AHCPR-sponsored project on chronic headache management and the Stroke Prevention Patient Outcomes Research Team (PORT).
Dr. McCrory has also worked in health care policy development, working with professional and other organizations translate evidence into clinical recommendations. Such projects include the RAND carotid endarterectomy appropriateness project, the American College of Physicians' Clinical Efficacy Assessment Project recommendations for medical treatment for stroke prevention and a joint ACP-ASIM/ACCP guideline development on management of acute exacerbation of COPD.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine · 2014 - Present Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine

Recent Publications

Flunarizine as prophylaxis for episodic migraine: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Journal Article Pain · April 2019 Based on few clinical trials, flunarizine is considered a first-line prophylactic treatment for migraine in several guidelines. In this meta-analysis, we examined the pooled evidence for its effectiveness, tolerability, and safety. Prospective randomized c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Biofeedback as Prophylaxis for Pediatric Migraine: A Meta-analysis.

Journal Article Pediatrics · August 2016 CONTEXT: Migraine is a common problem in children and adolescents, but few satisfactory prophylactic treatments exist. OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to investigate the pooled evidence for the effectiveness of using biofeedback to reduce childhood migraine. DATA ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants

Assessment of a personalized health care intervention for chronic daily headache

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality · 2013 - 2015

PCORI_Triage and FR Prioritization - Amendment #3

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2013 - 2014

Methods and Dissemination

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality · 2007 - 2012

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Education, Training & Certifications

Duke University · 1994 M.H.S.
University of Miami · 1986 M.D.