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301. Dyspnea DEcIDE (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dyspnea_research.pdf
     April 01, 2010 - data on this measure’s use, validity testing, or clinical performance as an assessment of care or ability … Standard measurement tools for dyspnea rely on the patient’s ability to self-report.

302. PREGNANCY, INCLUDING PRETERM BIRTH #12 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/12_pregnancy_potential_high_impact_2012-12-11.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - The decision to use enteral feeding depends on the infant’s ability to coordinate sucking, swallowing … therefore reducing disparity.” 17 But one research expert did not believe in this intervention’s ability

303. Technical Brief Protocol_ 0369 Models of Survivorship Care_2-15-13_v14[1] (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-survivor-care-transition_research-protocol.pdf
     March 27, 2013 - of cancer survivors to followup care may be exacerbated by the concerns PCPs may have about their ability … changes in both data collection (e.g., implementation of the NIH Public Access policy) and the increased ability

304. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol: Malnutrition in Hospitalized Adults (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/malnutrition-hospitalized-adults-protocol.pdf
     October 19, 2020 - Sensitivity The ability of a test to correctly identify patients with a disease. … Specificity The ability of a test to correctly identify people without the disease.

305. Disposition of Comments for Epoetin and Darbepoetin for Managing Anemia in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-anemia-update_disposition-comments.pdf
     April 25, 2013 - that harms are greater than benefits and, 2)- add a “Limitations” paragraph discussing the potential ability … in mortality accompanies the use of ESAs.”A) 2) The length of the structured abstract limits the ability … The ability to generalize the stated conclusion (page 8, line 13) becomes less clear when a physician … discussion of the limitations and applicability of this conclusion emerging from this review as to its ability … There are limitations to the ability to generalize based on analyses of pooled data of ESA outcome from

306. PHS 398 (Rev. 9/04), Continuation Page (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/administrative-data-validity_research.pdf
     January 01, 2007 - and chaotic electrical activity and ventricular contraction in which the heart immediately loses its ability

307. PHS 398 (Rev. 9/04), Continuation Page (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/upenn-final-report-2005-certs-ce-supplement.pdf
     January 01, 2005 - and chaotic electrical activity and ventricular contraction in which the heart immediately loses its ability

308. Evidence Summary-Comparative-Effectiveness-Review-213-Lower-Limb-Prostheses (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-213-lower-limb-protheses-evidence-summary.pdf
     September 01, 2018 - What assessment techniques used to measure functional ability of adults with major lower limb amputation … Measurement Information System 29-Item Profile) • PROS (Prosthetist’s Perception of Client’s Ambulatory Abilities … Population Censuses and Surveys Scale) Gen Valid PROS (Prosthetist’s Perception of Client’s Ambulatory Abilities … One large study developed a regression model to evaluate the predictive ability of a wide range of

309. Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 259: Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-259-partial-breast-irradiation-executive-summary.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - Treatment outcomes of each individual radiation modality were insufficiently reported, which limited the ability

310. Management of Uterine Fibroids - Evidence Summary (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/evidence-summary-cer-195-uterine-fibroids-final.pdf
     December 01, 2017 - Restricting the review to randomized controlled trials limited ability to detect the full range of harms … In many instances ability to synthesize evidence across studies is absent, weak because of biased collection … Future research should aim to remediate these concerns: • Ability to assess internal and external validity … These include the burden of disease and societal costs from loss of ability to function well in the

311. #05 DEPRESSION (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/05_depression_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - The agent might also improve the ability of marginalized patients to return to the workforce or otherwise … Experts also noted that any improvement in functional ability in these patients may be associated with … Furthermore, most of the experts were highly optimistic about this agent’s ability to meet this need … The success of the Buddy-to-Buddy program relies on its ability to match veterans in need with appropriate

312. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/11_peptic_ulcer_potential_high_impact_2012-12-111.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Helminthic therapy is notable for its novelty and ability to potentially address a serious unmet need … efficacy in that difficult-to-treat patient population, it could greatly add to the intervention’s ability … for TSO, but there was general agreement that more data are needed to determine the intervention’s ability … Overall, experts were optimistic regarding the ability of teduglutide to reduce the need for PN, an

313. FRN 22: Future Research Needs for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth in Low-Risk Women (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cesarean-birth_research.pdf
     January 01, 2020 - is to not only synthesize the evidence, but also to identify the gaps in evidence that limited the ability … , such as investigation of comprehensive midwifery care to reduce cesarean use, will challenge the ability … The EPC identified and invited candidate stakeholders based on likely availability, expertise, and ability … Incorporating uniform operational definitions within a registry would allow for the first time ability … and (3) secular trends in cesarean use, not related to the intervention being studied, impair the ability

314. Can Physical Activity Improve the Health of Wheelchair Users? Amended Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wheelchair-users-amended-protocol.pdf
     June 21, 2019 - at least annual assessments of the functioning and fitting of the devices, ergonomics and safety, ability … What would improve ability of future research to address the Key Questions? … • For KQ4: Major weakness in study design, items that improve the ability to address the KQs.

315. Physiologic Predictors of the Need for Trauma Center Care: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/predictors-trauma-care_research-protocol.pdf
     May 31, 2017 - The utility of these criteria is based on their ability to help identify trauma patients with serious … Amended May 31, 2017 7 The predictive utility is defined in terms of the physiologic measure’s ability … Variability in the studies may limit the ability to apply the results to other populations and setting

316. Presentation of Future Research Needs (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/presentations-future_research.pdf
     April 01, 2012 - is to not only synthesize the evidence, but also to identify the gaps in evidence that limited the ability … These criteria include resource use, size, and duration; availability of data and ability to recruit … This is understandable from the patient’s perspective but may greatly reduce the ability to draw conclusions

317. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/lung-cancer-nonsurgical-therapies_research-protocol.pdf
     February 22, 2012 - The ability to alleviate airway distress may be lifesaving, as some patients may present within hours … A potential theoretical benefit of IMRT is the ability to deliver higher doses to the tumor than with … In both groups, the ability to alleviate airway distress may be lifesaving, at least in the short term

318. Ch-7-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch-7-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
     March 29, 2012 - populations analyzed in multi-use health care databases, patients may vary substantially in their ability … health care, such as cultural factors (e.g., trust in the medical system), economic factors (e.g., ability … The ability to adequately adjust for baseline confounders and not intermediate variables is one reason

319. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antipsychotics-adults_research-protocol.pdf
     December 01, 2010 - • Ability to obtain and retain employment and succeed in job duties. … end points of victimization, homelessness, and substance abuse. 7) Patient-reported outcomes. 8) Ability … • Ability to obtain and retain employment and succeed in job duties.

320. #05 DEPRESSION (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/depression-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
     October 01, 2014 - Experts also noted that any improvement in functional ability in these patients might be associated … The agent might also improve the ability of marginalized patients to return to the work force or otherwise … Furthermore, most of the experts were highly optimistic about this agent’s ability to meet this need