-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/aggression/research-protocol
January 01, 2020 - (PRISMA) checklist. 63 All methods and analyses are determined a priori. … analyses. … We plan to stratify analyses and/or perform subgroup analyses when possible and appropriate to examine … For any quantitative analyses, we will conduct sensitivity analyses including high risk-of-bias studies … Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement.
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/diabetes-behavior-programs/research
December 01, 2019 - For T1DM, we conducted pairwise meta-analysis to assess program effectiveness; subgroup analyses to examine … direct and indirect comparisons) to assess potential moderation of program effectiveness, and subgroup analyses … In subgroup analyses, results for reduced HbA 1c favored participants with suboptimal baseline glycemic … For T2DM, our analyses showed limited benefit in glycemic control from DSME programs offering ≤10 hours
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer-surveillance_executive.pdf
December 01, 2011 - review the relevant scientific literature
on topics assigned to them by AHRQ
and conduct additional analyses … Furthermore,
many analyses or databases combine AS, WW, and
noncurative interventions like primary ADT … in their
analyses, making it impossible to ferret out issues
specifically related to AS. … We required
multivariable analyses adjusting for a minimum of age and
tumor stage (if the analysis was … We included multivariable database analyses of
predictors for the offer or acceptance of or adherence
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/preterm-birth-terbutaline-pump_research-protocol.pdf
October 18, 2010 - Surrogate endpoints (such as
delay in delivery) are therefore common and meta-analyses are used to assess … Additional subgroup analyses may
be considered posthoc as deemed appropriate. … at high risk of bias; limiting meta-analyses to randomized
trials only; and including studies in meta-analyses … Sensitivity analyses will take the form of subgroup analyses as described above. … In addition to the sensitivity analyses outlined above, we will conduct sensitivity
analyses to explore
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-quantitative-synthesis-chapter-3.pdf
February 01, 2018 - Meta-analyses of safety data: a comparison of exact versus asymptotic methods. … ► Conduct sensitivity analyses acknowledging data adequacy. … ► Conduct sensitivity analyses with acknowledgement of the inadequacy of
data. … Low-event-rate meta-analyses of clinical trials: implementing good practices. … Meta-analyses of safety data: a comparison of exact versus asymptotic methods.
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/depression-chronic-conditions-interventions/research
December 01, 2019 - We conducted quantitative analyses for outcomes when feasible and reported all results by medical condition … published articles reporting data from 12 studies (9 randomized controlled trials and 3 preplanned subgroup analyses … Our meta-analyses found that intervention recipients achieved greater improvement than controls in depression
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/rheumatoid-arthritis-medicine/research
December 01, 2019 - prospective cohort studies with at least 100 participants, and relevant good- or fair-quality meta-analyses … Network meta-analyses found higher odds of reaching ACR 50 response for etanercept compared with most … Network meta-analyses from placebo-controlled trials of biologics suggest some differences, including
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s50.pdf
October 01, 2007 - Its comprehensive measurement frame-
work provides a basis for analyses of significant bivariate and … Conclusions: Outcomes improved when practices associated with
better outcomes in PBE-CPI analyses were … Create a study database suitable for statistical analyses.
5. … Subsequently, the clinical teams helped
with data analyses. … PSROP regression analyses produced 2 surprising con-
sistent findings.
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/appendicitis_research-protocol.pdf
December 09, 2013 - In quantitative analyses, we will consider performing subgroup analyses to assess
the impact of each … Main analyses will include all
relevant studies. … All meta-analyses will be based on random effects models.59 Sensitivity
analyses (including leave-one-out … analyses, analyses assuming a fixed effects model, and
reanalyses after excluding a group of studies … How should meta-regression analyses be undertaken and
interpreted?
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/acs-pci-adjunctive-devices_surveillance.pdf
April 01, 2013 - the risk
of mortality, stroke, MACE, coronary
dissection, and coronary perforation in the
overall analyses … and analyses limited to good-
quality trials. … on final health outcomes
(effect of distal filter on target
revascularization) was seen in overall analyses … and analyses limited to good-quality trials. … Conclusion #4
Given the inadequate power in overall analyses and lack of
data, we could not definitively
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/fatty-acids-cardiovascular-disease_executive.pdf
August 01, 2016 - Observational studies must have reported
multivariate analyses. … All observational studies reported multivariate analyses
(this was an eligibility criterion). … ) analyses. … Twenty subgroup analyses by statin use were reported (1
with ALA, 19 with marine oil). … • Other n-3 FA analyses:
o There is insufficient evidence comparing n-3
FA to each other.
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/practical-considerations.pdf
March 01, 2022 - review the relevant scientific
literature on topics assigned to them by AHRQ and conduct additional analyses … We were able to rapidly identify important new studies, especially those that might add
to meta-analyses … Continuous updating meta-analyses as new studies are incorporated into the report presents
advantages … As the evidence base matures, we will need to consider how often to update the meta-
analyses. … The decision to update the
meta-analyses depends on the relative sample sizes and risk of bias of the
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/atrial-fibrillation-ablation_executive.pdf
July 01, 2009 - However, only a minority of multivariable analyses bear
this out. … Among 11
comparisons that reported both univariable and
multivariable analyses, 6 found statistically … In both
univariable and multivariable analyses reported, no
study or population factors were found to … However, the reported
data suggest that only a small proportion of patients
included in the analyses … However,
the reported data suggest that only a small proportion of
patients included in the analyses
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-biopsy-update_executive.pdf
September 01, 2014 - For this reason we refrained from
performing meta-analyses for these outcomes. … Meta-regression analyses were possible for the following
factors: needle gauge, choice of reference … Overall, within-study analyses and meta-regression
analyses were insufficient to confirm (or exclude … Contextualizing the Results of Test
Performance Meta-Analyses
To contextualize the results of the … Preferred reporting items for
systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement.
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/colorectal-surgery-preparation_research-protocol.pdf
March 26, 2013 - In quantitative analyses, we will consider performing subgroup analyses to assess the impact
of each … Pairwise meta-analyses
Direct pairwise meta-analyses will be undertaken when there are more than three … All
meta-analyses will be based on random effects models.29 Sensitivity analyses (including leave-
one-out … analyses, analyses assuming a fixed effects model, and reanalyses after excluding a
group of studies … How should meta-regression analyses be undertaken and
interpreted?
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cad-pci-bypass_appendixes.pdf
October 06, 2006 - Not RCT
Appendix C: Additional Analyses and Evidence Tables
Appendix C: Additional Analyses … C-2
Appendix C: Additional Analyses and Evidence Tables (continued)
Appendix Table 2. … C-4
Appendix C: Additional Analyses and Evidence Tables (continued)
Appendix Table 3. … Appendix C: Additional Analyses and Evidence Tables (continued)
Appendix Table 10. … C-27
Appendix C: Additional Analyses and Evidence Tables (continued)
Appendix Table 14.
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/polyunsaturated-fatty-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2024 - All subgroup analyses or other evaluations of heterogeneity of
treatment effect will be extracted. … In addition, we
will assess the adequacy of analyses. … Where appropriate and feasible, we will conduct random-effects meta-analyses if at least
three studies … We will then conduct multivariate meta-
analyses of the spline models (at each knot) and tabulate and … We may also conduct network meta-analyses, if
such analyses are appropriate, feasible, and would provide
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/saturated-fat-replacement-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2024 - All subgroup analyses or other evaluations of heterogeneity of
treatment effect will be extracted. … In addition, we
will assess the adequacy of analyses. … Where appropriate and feasible, we will conduct random-effects meta-analyses if at least
three studies … We will then conduct multivariate meta-
analyses of the spline models (at each knot) and tabulate and … We may also conduct network meta-analyses, if
such analyses are appropriate, feasible, and would provide
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-270-bimp-executive-summary.pdf
May 01, 2024 - systematically screened trials, extracted
3
data, assessed the risk of bias, conducted meta-analyses … Most evidence was
inconclusive, and this section describes only our analyses that resulted in strength … variations
in the labeling and implementation of treatment components, introduced subjectivity to
our analyses … underpowered studies resulted in wide confidence intervals, undermining the precision of
our meta-analyses
-
effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/major-depressive-disorder/research-protocol
December 01, 2019 - We will include pooled estimates of effect or other relevant results from SRs with meta-analyses that … For all analyses, we will use random-effects models to estimate pooled or comparative effects. … We plan to stratify analyses and/or perform subgroup analyses when possible and appropriate to examine … For any quantitative analyses, we will conduct sensitivity analyses including high risk-of-bias studies … When quantitative analyses are not appropriate (e.g., because of heterogeneity, insufficient numbers