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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/sleep-apnea-protocol.pdf
June 09, 2020 - Treatment of OSA
The most common first-line therapy for OSA is the use of continuous positive airway … For
specific groups of patients, other interventions include atrial overdrive pacing for patients with … for the majority of incident patients,
and thus are not a focus of this review. … Indications for positive airway pressure treatment of adult
obstructive sleep apnea patients: a consensus … Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment on Renal
Function in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide127.html
October 01, 2014 - medications because of contraindications or for patients for whom the group of first-line medications … Assess patients for the specific contraindications, precautions, other concerns, and side effects of … Which medications should be considered with patients particularly concerned about weight gain? … Are there medications that should be especially considered in patients with a past history of depression … also appear to help individuals with a past history of depression.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-147-appendix-1-tables-1-3.pdf
October 22, 2013 - the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with
Schizophrenia:
Under Literature Review … Thus the American Diabetic Association’s
recommendations for managing weight gain for patients taking … statement, “The frequency of clinician follow-up with the
patient should be appropriate for the severity … Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with schizophrenia. … Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/voice-of-women.html
May 01, 2024 - AHRQ's commitment to funding the implementation and dissemination of patient-centered research remains … Centering women, mothers, and all patients within their healthcare journey as co-creators of health and … nonsurgical treatment of UI in women. … A 2023 clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists … (ACOG) was based on an AHRQ report, Maternal, Fetal, and Child Outcomes of Mental Health Treatments
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/resources/vision1.html
October 01, 2002 - services for patients with vision impairments within the broader context of rehabilitation for chronic … Services provided to target the disabling condition, including (1) medical/surgical treatment, (2) therapeutic … of a walker of physical therapy for limited mobility. … As asserted by the authors of this evidence report, "in the presence of a need for treatment and the … available evidence. 15 The Cochrane Collaboration also found that speech and language therapy treatment
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/coe0801.html
October 01, 2014 - AHRQ's evidence report was one of the sources used to formulate the AAP's clinical practice guideline … The AAP guideline addresses the diagnosis of bronchiolitis as well as various therapeutic interventions … This includes the addition of point-of-care algorithms and rules for bronchiolitis in the EMR, which … were associated with improved consistency of bronchiolitis care and treatment by 20 percent, according … The Evidence Report was prepared for AHRQ by the RTI International-University of North Carolina Evidence-Based
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide221.html
October 01, 2014 - Obtaining the 2008 Guideline
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version … of slide presentation. … Obtaining the 2008 Guideline
Previous Slide Contents Next Slide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/trdepression-protocol-amendment.pdf
April 01, 2017 - 30 percent (i.e., 3% of patients with MDD) reach the treatment
goal of full recovery, or remission.3 … Cost burden of treatment resistance in patients with
depression. … Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Major
Depressive Disorder. Third ed. … VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for
the Management of Major Depressive Disorder. … Nonpharmacological Versus Pharmacological
Treatments for Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide164.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Intensive Treatment (continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence … : 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation. … In general, the more intense the treatment intervention, the greater the rate of abstinence. … Treatments may be made more intense by increasing (a) the length of individual treatment sessions and … (b) the number of treatment sessions.
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide128.html
October 01, 2014 - Should nicotine replacement therapies be avoided in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease … The nicotine patch in particular has been demonstrated as safe for cardiovascular patients. … of medications, who have relapsed in the past after stopping medication, or who desire long-term therapy … Additionally, the FDA has approved the use of bupropion SR, varenicline and some NRT medications for … the nicotine patch with bupropion SR, increases long-term abstinence rates relative to placebo treatments
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/index.html
May 01, 2018 - Diagnosis & Treatment
Information for patients and consumers about getting diagnosed, having … Using Hospitals & Clinics
Learn how to make the most out of using hospitals and clinics
A Guide … for When I Leave the Hospital
Resource Links
healthfinder®
Gateway to reliable
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide126.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 … What medications should a clinician use with a patient who is highly nicotine dependent? … The higher dose preparations of nicotine gum, patch, and lozenge have been shown to be effective in highly … This may encourage the clinician to consider use of another type of medication with women such as bupropion … However, if NRT is used with light smokers, clinicians may consider reducing the dose of the medication
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/unhealthy-alcohol-use-during-covid19.html
April 01, 2021 - As the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety, quality, and equity of America’s healthcare … use and treatment for those with alcohol use disorder remains low in primary care practices, resulting … with the best ways to serve their patients and protect their staff. … The resources and tools are targeted towards clinicians, health system leaders, and patients with the … like her receive the appropriate diagnosis, counseling, and treatment for unhealthy alcohol use by implementing
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/metaregression.html
October 01, 2014 - approaches that model the heterogeneity among study treatment effects: fixed effects with and without … We supplemented these searches with articles identified by experts, and by searching the reference lists … We convened a one-day panel of nine experts, and elicited their recommendations for the practice of meta-regression … to the bias in the estimation of the additive treatment effect. … alternative medicine settings, and improved our ability to synthesize and understand these therapies
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide155.html
October 01, 2014 - Prescribing instructions
Initiate— Therapy is initiated 10-28 days before the quit date to allow … Therapeutic monitoring —Although therapeutic blood levels for smoking cessation have not been determined … , therapeutic monitoring of plasma nortriptyline levels should be considered under American Psychiatric … Association Guidelines for treating patients with depression. … Cost data were established by averaging the retail price of the medication at national chain pharmacies
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/search.html?page=10
May 01, 2018 - for the Effective Health Care Program, the Technology Assessment Program, and the U.S. … Primary Prevention of Fractures in Adults: An Evidence Review for the U.S. … Connecticut/Hartford Hospital Report Status: Final
The Role of Immunotherapy in the Treatment … Strategies for Patients with Lower Extremity Chronic Venous Disease (LECVD) Date: December 2017
Report … Treatments for Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin Date: December 2017
Report Type
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/update/index.html
April 01, 2013 - Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
Contents
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update—Clinical … Practice Guideline ( PDF Version [ - 2.04 MB] )
En español: Guía de tratamiento del tabaquismo … ( PDF version [ - 2.26 MB] )
Supplement: Corrections and Additions to the 2008 Guideline Update
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-1.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Action Statement 5: Recommendations for treatment of children and youth with ADHD varies
depending on … Harms/Risks.Costs Both therapies increase the cost of care, and behavior
therapy requires a higher level … Role of patient preferences Family preference is essential in determining the
treatment plan. … Evidence
Evidence for the effectiveness of behavior therapy in children with ADHD is derived from a … Efficacy and safety of immediate-release
methylphenidate treatment for preschoolers with ADHD.
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/strategy6f-ondemand.html
April 01, 2023 - and treatment of a select group of minor health conditions via virtual technologies, without the need … For example:
A 24-hour nurse hotline specifically designed for patients with chronic obstructive … For example, some states require a clinician to have an existing face-to-face relationship with a patient … Nurse-led 24-h hotline for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reduces hospital use and … The value of telephone triage for patients with appendicitis.
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www.ahrq.gov/data/resources/index.html
April 28, 2024 - with each other and with the hospital through common ownership or joint management. … known as the National CAHPS Benchmarking Database) is the repository for data from selected CAHPS surveys … HCUP Statistical Briefs: Hospital-related Treatment of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders These … reports provide information on various aspects of utilization and spending for hospital-related treatment … Topics include depression, drug abuse, and eating disorders.