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221. Liver-Cancer Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/liver-cancer_research-protocol.pdf
     July 24, 2013 - Staging of HCC is based on the size and number of lesions and helps to determine appropriate treatments … staging, the objective is to provide information to make decisions about and to initiate early and appropriate … means for preventing bias; appropriate measurement of and analysis of confounders (for cohort studies … ), and appropriate measurement of outcomes. … Tests of heterogeneity will be conducted using the standard χ2 tests and I2 statistic, when appropriate

222. Disposition of Comments for CER 178 Newer Medications for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/prostatic-hyperplasia-medications_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 26, 2016 - TEP Reviewer #4 General Key questions are appropriate and explicitly stated. … The evaluation touches on all the appropriate points: comparisons of new medications and classes (in … The statistical methods used are also appropriate. Thank You. … TEP Reviewer #4 Methods Diagnostic criteria and statistical methods are appropriate, emphasizing … Figures and tables are appropriate. The review is thorough. Thank you.

223. Disabilities-Quality-Improvement-Outcomes Executive (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2012 - Levels of Analysis Examining outcomes requires a broad understanding of what is appropriate to be measured … Some view disability as a complicating condition to be included in an appropriate case-mix correction … There is also potential for overlap in the important questions and appropriate outcomes for different … Is the choice appropriate?). … How one determines the outcomes most appropriate for a particular research question will be affected

224. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2013 - The aims of this work are to ensure appropriate methodological consistency in how different Evidence-based … If meta-analysis is appropriate, EPC reviewers can evaluate consistency by using statistical tests and … Second, a grade of insufficient is also appropriate when evidence on the outcome is too weak, sparse, … First, consider which study design is most appropriate to reduce bias for each question. … Additional domains to be used when appropriate are dose-response association, presence of confounders

225. Implementing Evidence-Based Screening and Counseling for Unhealthy Alcohol-Use With Epic-Based Electronic Health Record Tools: A Guide for Clinics and Health Systems Developed as Part of a Pilot Dissemination Project (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/implementation-package-unhealthy-alcohol-use-final.pdf
     September 01, 2018 - Entering the appropriate SmartPhrase can expedite documentation of the AUDIT score and provider response … The BPA includes information about why it fired and suggests appropriate actions. … Behavioral counseling in primary care is the appropriate intervention. … Would an intervention be appropriate at this time? If so, what? … Would motivational interviewing be appropriate for Mrs. Smith? Yes!

226. Topic-Brief1-Care-Coordination (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2021 - a literature scan and consultation with local experts, this is a topic of clinical importance and appropriate … tools, or reimbursement or coverage policies, may not be stated or implied. 10 AHRQ appreciates appropriate … Coordination and Care Plans for Transitions Across Care Settings • Treatments and Technologies Supporting Appropriate

227. Topic-Brief1-Care-Coordination (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/topic-brief1-care-coordination.pdf
     April 01, 2021 - a literature scan and consultation with local experts, this is a topic of clinical importance and appropriate … tools, or reimbursement or coverage policies, may not be stated or implied. 10 AHRQ appreciates appropriate … Coordination and Care Plans for Transitions Across Care Settings • Treatments and Technologies Supporting Appropriate

228. Disposition of Comments Report for Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period (pdf file)
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     July 08, 2014 - Peer Reviewer #3 Introduction The introduction was clear and appropriate. … Peer Reviewer #3 Methods Methods were appropriate. … Peer Reviewer #3 Results Results were appropriate. … TEP Member #5 Results Yes - detail is appropriate. … A few more sentences here would be appropriate.

229. Evidence Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 246_Management of High-Need High-Cost Patients: A "Best Fit" Framework Synthesis, Realist Review, and Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2021 - being high-need, high-cost (HNHC) patients but are limited in selecting specific patients who are most appropriate … participants, a favorable outcome because it supports the goal of shifting care from the ED to a more appropriate

230. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 6 (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2012 - Studies Not Specific to the Key Questions When there is appropriate justification to “split” a review … In general, it may be appropriate to restrict a review to specific versions of the test, selected study … These restrictions may be appropriate (1) when all partners are clear that a top priority of a review … Finally, restriction is not appropriate when fully comprehensive summaries including robust review of … In this event, it may be appropriate to include and comment on this material, clearly documenting how

231. Wheelchair-Service Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2010 - maximize the benefit of scarce resources, matching patients with mobility limitations with the most appropriate … understand the aspects of wheeled mobility service delivery that likely contribute to attaining the most appropriate … the following elements has been studied with regard to facilitating or hindering achievement of an appropriate … settings for future research into the most effective and efficient approach to matching patients with appropriate

232. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pain-chronic_disposition-comments.pdf
     September 01, 2011 - This is a major obstructive force in getting appropriate pain care in the US. … Peer Reviewer #5 Guiding Questions The questions posed appear thorough and appropriate. … Peer Reviewer #3 Methods All methods seem appropriate. Thank you for the comment. … Peer Reviewer #3 Findings The amount of material presented is appropriate. … The suggestions for research are appropriate and represent what has frequently been noted.

233. Disposition of Comments for Pressure Ulcer Treatment Strategies: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
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     May 08, 2013 - What type of wound dressing is appropriate? … We have placed these comments under the appropriate key questions. … Thomas Smith Introduction Appropriate Thank you for your comment. … Statistical methods were not utilized for most of the report for appropriate reasons, and appear appropriate … appropriate Thank you.

234. Disposition of Comments_Systematic Review: Mental Health and Occupational Stress in the Emergency Medical Services and 911 Workforce (pdf file)
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     February 28, 2025 - The structure of the report is appropriate and is laid out in a format that is easy to follow. … Thank you. 16 Peer Reviewer #1 Methods The statistical methods seem to be appropriate for the report … #3 Methods Based on the methods described, I agree that the inclusion and exclusion criteria were appropriate … subject matter experts from both professions and fields, I feel that the methods used in the study were appropriate … The methods used were appropriate and transparent.

235. Appendix F 0 (xls file)
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     May 29, 2025 - Did the Study Perform Appropriate Statistical Analyses on Potential Confounders (i.e., Age, Sex, Other

236. Topic Brief: Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/system/files/docs/topic-brief-apbi-breast-cancer.pdf
     August 01, 2022 - We did not find any existing systematic reviews that would be appropriate for the time period since … KQ 3: In patients with early stage breast cancer, what are the appropriate dose-fractionation schemes … selected based on a high level of confidence that an anticipated timeline of 2 years for completion is appropriate … flexibility based on the recent literature and clinical trial publications, at this timeline will be appropriate … We did not find any existing systematic reviews that would be appropriate for the time period since the

237. Topic Brief: Radiation Therapy for Bone Metastases (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/system/files/docs/topic-brief-radiation-therapy-bone-metastases.pdf
     August 01, 2022 - The following key questions will be addressed: KQ 1: What are the appropriate indications for radiation … impact of surgery, radionuclide therapy, bisphosphonate therapy, or kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty on the appropriate … KQ 3: What radiation therapy dose-fractionation schemes, dose-constraints, and techniques are appropriate … KQ 4: What radiation therapy dose-fractionation schemes, dose-constraints, and techniques are appropriate … flexibility based on the recent literature and clinical trial publications, at this timeline will be appropriate

238. Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bereaved-persons-research-executive-summ.pdf
     March 01, 2025 - First, there are important questions related to the timely and appropriate screening of bereaved individuals … There are also several unknowns pertaining to appropriate interventions for grief. … Finally, questions remain regarding feasible and appropriate follow-up of bereaved individuals identified

239. Future Research Needs for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/sleep-apnea-diagnosis-future_research.pdf
     February 01, 2012 - Indications (patient signs, symptoms, or other features) for appropriate home testing 7. … Furthermore, observational studies may be most appropriate to enhance generalizability and determine … When a simple RCT (or diagnostic test study) was deemed to be an appropriate study design to address … Indications (patient signs, symptoms, or other features) for appropriate home testing 7. … A randomized comparison of screening for OSA with extended anesthesia care when appropriate versus

240. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/treatment-resistant-depression_disposition-comments.pdf
     September 01, 2011 - Peer Reviewer #3 Introduction The introduction is thoughtful and appropriate. … The full domains of diagnostic criteria and outcome measures are appropriate. … The statistical methods used are appropriate. Thank you. … The key questions are appropriate and explicitly stated. Thank you. … The questions are appropriate and well-defined.