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21. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/probabilistic-thinking1.html
    September 01, 2022 - Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis Introduction Previous Page … Next Page Table of Contents Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis … dissemination of evidence-based methods for training on probabilistic thinking could improve diagnostic accuracy

22. Final Progress Report: Patient Partnerships To Improve Safety in the Clinic Setting: Creating an accurate medication list through a patient-centered approach (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/leonhardt-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - the efficacy of patient-centered strategies implemented in a community- based setting to improve the accuracy … A community-based initiative providing tools and resources for patient engagement can improve the accuracy … This study evaluated the effectiveness of these interventions by measuring the rate of accuracy in the … Accuracy of the chart medication list was measured during two data collection periods, baseline and … The Accuracy of Medication Data in an Outpatient Electronic Medical Record.

23. Table 1. Overview of studies on the effectiveness of checklists | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/dxchecklists-table1.html
    September 01, 2020 - Accuracy improved from 46% pre-checklist condition to 51% post-checklist condition. … students Experimental More abnormalities were correctly detected when the checklist was used (41.9% accuracy … The checklist particularly improved accuracy in the difficult cases.

24. AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit Facilitates Process Improvement Work at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/qitool/casestudy.html
    December 01, 2017 - With successful clinical improvement processes already in place, clinicians discounted the accuracy of … The toolkit’s resources were used to assist in improving both the care and the accuracy of the documentation … players on board and developing a consensus for improving both the documentation of clinical care and the accuracy

25. Probability and the Diagnostic Pathway | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/probabilistic-thinking3.html
    September 01, 2022 - Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis Probability and the Diagnostic Pathway … Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based … requires knowledge of the impact of each history and physical exam finding on probability (e.g., test accuracy … This step requires understanding Bayes Theorem, which integrates measures of test accuracy into the pretest … At Step 4: Test interpretation: Teach about test accuracy using natural frequency interpretation via

26. Three Areas To Immediately Advance Diagnosis In Rural Healthcare | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2024 - subspecialized care and surgical service lines in rural hospitals is crucial for improving prompt diagnostic accuracy … these two approaches could significantly benefit rural communities by improving the timeliness and accuracy … . 64 Limited broadband access can impede comprehensive physical examinations, affecting diagnostic accuracy … of these visits attributable to frequent users. 70   Effective care coordination improves diagnostic accuracy … frameworks, rural healthcare systems can more adeptly manage chronic conditions, improve diagnostic accuracy

27. Rationale for Use | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxchecklists-2.html
    September 01, 2020 - reasoning process. 3 , 5 However, only a few studies have evaluated the effect of checklists on diagnostic accuracy … those that remind clinicians of the correct diagnostic steps with the goal of increasing diagnostic accuracy

28. National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Data Quality Webinar | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-data-quality-webinar.html
    April 01, 2022 - reporting COVID-19 counts in the National Healthcare Safety Network COVID-19 module to improve data accuracy

29. Final Progress Report: Advancing Patient Identity Management in the Context of Real-World Health Information Exchange (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/grannis-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Methods We implemented and evaluated extensions to probabilistic methods designed to improve accuracy … We evaluated and characterized the accuracy of matching real- world HIE data sources for a variety of … The amount of human review required to achieve the level of accuracy described in published analyses … These measures included assessments of accuracy, including sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive … Match classification accuracy is influenced by 1) extreme match prevalence (near 0% or 100%), 2) the

30. Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Probability | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2022 - Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis Fundamental Concepts for Understanding … Probability Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improved Diagnostic Accuracy … with patients to explain and ideally quantify uncertainty can increase understanding, confidence, and accuracy

31. Appendix C. Sample Bladder Scan Policy | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-c.html
    October 01, 2020 - Scar tissue, surgical incisions, sutures, or staples can affect scan accuracy.    13.3 If the screen … Repositioning or re-aiming the scan head will do little to improve accuracy, but readings can still be … measurements are obtained when the patient is resting quietly in the supine position.      13.6 The accuracy … This could affect the accuracy of the instrument by creating micro bubbles in the bladder. 14.

32. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/implementation-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-c.docx
    January 01, 2017 - Scar tissue, surgical incisions, sutures, or staples can affect scan accuracy. 13.3 If the screen shows … Repositioning or re-aiming the scan head will do little to improve accuracy, but readings can still be … measurements are obtained when the patient is resting quietly in the supine position. 13.6 The accuracy … This could affect the accuracy of the instrument by creating micro bubbles in the bladder. 14.

33. Infectionprevchcklst (doc file)
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    June 02, 2025 - Ensure the accuracy and efficacy of staff education on strategies to prevent … Enter data into the program’s central database to ensure accuracy

34. Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load2.html
    August 01, 2024 - Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy Fundamental Concepts for Understanding … Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy … Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load Interplay Between Cognitive Load and Diagnostic Accuracy

35. Informed Decisions Toolbox (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/informed-decision-toolbox.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - • • • EVA LU A TIN G TH E EVID EN C E Step 3: Assessing the Accuracy of Information How … Framing the Question Behind the Decision Step 2: Finding Sources of Information Step 3: Assessing the Accuracy

36. Creating an Accurate Medication List in the Outpatient Setting Through a Patient-Centered Approach (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Leonhardt_35.pdf
    March 15, 2008 - the efficacy of patient-centered strategies implemented in a community-based setting to improve the accuracy … This study evaluated the effectiveness of these interventions by measuring the rate of accuracy in the … Accuracy of the chart medication list was measured during two data collection periods, baseline and … Assuring medication accuracy at transitions in care. … The accuracy of medication data in an outpatient electronic medical record.

37. Diagnostic Safety Issue Briefs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2025 - Cognition, Clinical Reasoning, Education, and Training Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy … Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis Distributed Cognition and the Role

38. Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncilapa.html
    April 01, 2018 - Develop strategies to improve medication list accuracy in outpatient medical records at the clinics. … Measure medication list accuracy in outpatient medical records in the clinics.

39. Final Progress Report: Validity assessment of a real-time indicator of attentional load and task-induced fatigue in the MIS environment (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/klein-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Detection accuracy was recorded throughout the vigil using E-Prime 3.0. … Accuracy: The assessment of the accuracy data indicated a significant main effect for camera condition … Please note that improved accuracy is indicated by a lower score. … Accuracy: The analysis of the accuracy measure indicated a significant camera condition main effect, … Please note that a lower score indicates higher accuracy.

40. Types of Evidence Used To Assess Diagnosis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-terminology4.html
    April 01, 2025 - In addition, intangible factors may impact the diagnostic process, such as the:  Quality, accuracy, and … Conclusions about diagnostic adequacy, correctness, accuracy, quality, and ultimately excellence are