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41. Instrumental Variable Methods in Comparative Safety and Effectiveness Research | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    January 01, 2019 - Finally, we offer our perspective of the role of IV estimation vis-à-vis more traditional approaches … To the extent that differences between the groups can be measured, standard statistical approaches, such … IV approaches can provide such an estimate under certain assumptions. … IV approaches can be used to estimate β consistently even if ε 1 and ε 2 are correlated. … Also, we have suggested some approaches for reporting the results of such an analysis.

42. Measures for Primary Healthcare Spending | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    May 01, 2023 - care spending conceptualizations, 1-3 and begun the work of documenting pros and cons of different approaches … Although most approaches to assessing primary care spending start by stating a definition, this has led … for understanding definitions 6 and measurement was developed that can be a guide when evaluating approaches … data and experience available from published peer-reviewed articles, gray literature, and experts on approaches … What are approaches that health economists, health services researchers, payers, health systems, and

43. Quantitative Synthesis: Chapter 5. Network Meta-Analysis (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2018 - Comparing Bayesian and Frequentist Approaches for Multiple Outcome Mixed Treatment Comparisons. … . • Contrast-based models resemble traditional meta-analysis approaches for direct-effect pooling. … • This framework preferred over a global approach: ► Global approaches conceal important sources of … inconsistency, despite being easily interpreted. • Various approaches exist for comparing direct and … indirect estimates: ► Z-test ► Side-splitting Loop-based approaches • Z-test: Used to compare

44. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2010 - intrauterine fetal demise, preterm, and term deliveries), with consideration of efficacy and safety of approaches … ; and others) Intervention(s): Screening and treatment for depression Comparator(s): Different approaches … , cognitive, individual or group, and hormonal therapies Outcome(s): Effectiveness of screening approaches

45. Medical and Sensory-Related Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder-An Update | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    January 01, 2019 - and approaches to address sensory challenges reflect both areas of clinical relevance and sufficient … and one addressing approaches targeting sensory challenges. … We also eliminated a question on approaches for children at risk for ASD as such children are unlikely … We will not include studies of other approaches (e.g., educational interventions) that may address a … A framework for best evidence approaches can improve the transparency of systematic reviews.

46. Measuring Healthcare Organization Characteristics in Cancer Care Delivery Research | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 01, 2023 - Ninety studies employed different approaches (i.e., topics, data/analysis types, and study designs) for … Framework recently developed by National Cancer Institute staff Weaver, Breslau, and colleagues; 2) approaches … We found 90 studies that take various approaches to describe, measure, and analyze organizational characteristics

47. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (pdf file)
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    October 24, 2019 - of treatments and treatment modalities (e.g., psychotherapy, psychopharmacotherapy, complementary approaches … systematic reviews on PTSD have excluded some intervention types (e.g., complementary and integrative approaches … reviews and have led to variation in conclusions.5,6 Methodological differences, such as data coding approaches … therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, stellate ganglion block), and complementary and integrative approaches … Therefore, study questions, design, and methodological approaches do not necessarily represent the views

48. Closing the Quality Gap Series: Medication Adherence Interventions: Comparative Effectiveness | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2019 - of adherence and to improve symptoms for patients taking depression medications; and pharmacist-led approaches … Conclusions Diverse interventions offer promising approaches to improving medication adherence for … Evidence on whether these approaches have broad applicability for clinical conditions and populations

49. S13 (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2007 - In other situations, IRBs are concerned about study design, and novel approaches need to be developed … Addressing these issues will require novel research approaches such as new study designs, innovative … Other articles will then examine novel approaches to bias reduction in observational studies. … In all cases, though, as readers seek to apply these approaches, we suggest it is imperative that the … Risk assessment of drugs, biologics, and therapeutic devices: current approaches and future directions

50. Fifth Journal Supplement on Research Methods: Patient-Centered Health Outcomes in Rare Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 01, 2019 - Introduction to a Supplement on Innovative Approaches to Studying Health Outcomes in Rare Diseases Kesselheim … Introduction to a Supplement on Innovative Approaches to Studying Health Outcomes in Rare Diseases. … A Systematic Review of Approaches for Engaging Patients for Research on Rare Diseases Forsythe LP, Szydlowski … A Systematic Review of Approaches for Engaging Patients for Research on Rare Diseases.

51. An analytical framework for quantifying components of variability in prescriber decisions (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2010 - To the extent that differences between the groups can be measured, standard statistical approaches, … These approaches rely on statistical modeling of either the exposure or outcome, require that all … IV approaches can provide such an estimate under certain assumptions. … IV approaches can be used to estimate consistently even if 1 and 2 are correlated. … Also, we have suggested some approaches for reporting the results of such an analysis.

52. Topic-Brief2-Opioid-Withdrawal (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2021 - In some cases, tapering approaches are relatively unstructured and tapering is managed primarily or … More structured approaches involve: use of protocols to guide tapering (e.g., regarding rate of tapering … and use of nonopioid interventions); implementation of patient-centered approaches (e.g., engagement … However, there is uncertainty with regard to optimal tapering approaches. … Yes (tapering approaches and technologies [e.g., mobile applications and wearable sensors]) 1b.

53. Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2025 - Main Points • Only a small body of evidence has evaluated the effects of screening approaches … addressed psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, expert-facilitated support groups, peer support, self-help approaches … We included evaluations of screening approaches, diagnostic accuracy studies, grief interventions, and … Screening We identified 9 studies evaluating the effect of screening approaches. … addressed psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, expert- facilitated focus groups, peer support, self-help approaches

54. Research to Improve the Delivery of Clinical Preventive Services to People with Disabilities (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2024 - • What strategies and approaches successfully reduce the impact of these barriers on the delivery of … How can realist approaches to evaluation, which focus on identifying mechanisms or contexts that encourage … to data collection on disability status • What are the most rigorous, practical approaches to collecting … • What are the most rigorous, practical approaches to collecting disability status as a consistent, … Bias Need for more data on clinician and care team knowledge and attitudes • What are the best approaches

55. Pilot To Promote Entry of Structured Data Into the Systematic Review Data Repository (SRDR) | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 01, 2019 - We developed detailed step-by-step instructions for both approaches. … Second, we determined and pilot tested approaches for importing structured systematic review data. … Detailed instructions, with screenshots, were developed for both approaches. Conclusions.

56. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 266_Cervical Degenerative Disease Treatment: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2023 - (SOE: Low), but the likelihood of experiencing any serious adverse event was higher with posterior approaches … • Standalone cage versus plate and cage in ACDF: Fusion rates were similar between the two approaches … neurologic function (SOE: Moderate) and general function (SOE: Low) were similar between the two approaches … moderate (++), high (+++) Conclusions There were few differences in benefits between surgical approaches

57. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2009 - The second nominator specifically names interventions including technological approaches (pill holders … increase medication adherence including behavioral interventions (e.g., peer educators), technological approaches … Which programs/approaches are most effective at increasing adherence for which populations and conditions

58. ? For women in the postpartum period, what is the effectiveness and safety of screening and treatment for depression? Please use the USPSTF framework, which considers not only screening but followup treatment and management. The treatment… | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2017 - Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? … Screening approaches may include: 1) different access points (e.g., pediatrician, ob-gyn, other primary … Treatment approaches may include anti-depressant medications, cognitive therapy, individual or group … Thus, it is important to know whether and which postpartum depression screening (and followup) approaches … yes If yes, please explain: Numerous approaches to screening and treatment for PPD are recommended

59. Reducing Hospital Length of Stay Supplemental Info (pdf file)
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    June 27, 2019 - : Implementation strategies/interventions to reduce LOS – strategies may include: • Clinical care approaches … Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAs) pathways, care/clinical pathways) • Care coordination process approaches

60. Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2019 - Conclusions Few studies have been conducted to assess treatment approaches for adolescents and young … adults with ASD, and as such there is very little evidence available for specific treatment approaches … in this population; this is especially the case for evidence-based approaches to support the transition