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241. 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.

242. Disposition of Comments: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 273_Treatment of Stages I-III Squamous Cell Anal Cancer: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     August 20, 2024 - nonmetastatic squamous cell anal cancer, regulatory agencies have published guidance documents for appropriate … Thus, we believe the bar we have applied for study inclusion is appropriate.

243. CER 210: Disposition of Comments for Breastfeeding Programs and Policies, Breastfeeding Uptake, and Maternal Health Outcomes in Developed Countries (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2020 - TEP Reviewer 5 Methods Yes, the statistical methods are appropriate and it was encouraging to see that … We feel our categorization of the Hawkins 2015 study as a cohort study is appropriate. … Is precise appropriate? Yes; the SOE have also been reviewed after the review period. … Peer Reviewer 7 Results The amount of detail presented in the results is appropriate. … Due to the study limitations and imprecise findings, we feel the current grade is appropriate.

244. Methods White Paper: Improving the Utility of Evidence Synthesis for Decision Makers in the Face of Insufficient Evidence (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2021 - AHRQ appreciates appropriate acknowledgment and citation of its work. … Modelling is time intensive but may be appropriate if models exist that can be adapted to address … The stakeholder needs, decisional dilemmas, and context will determine the most appropriate outcomes … USPSTF Very few studies in appropriate asymptomatic populations seen in primary care. … CMS, prosthesis researchers and clinicians Choice of the appropriate lower limb prosthesis for

245. Dietary Intake of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Plasma Lipid and Cardiovascular Events (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2024 - To confirm that the selected prediction score threshold is appropriate for this literature base, when … Where appropriate and feasible, we will conduct random-effects meta-analyses if at least three studies … If appropriate and feasible, we will also analyze multiple intake thresholds using generalized least … estimate splines with knots (intake levels where the curve 9 slope is allowed to change) at appropriate … We may also conduct network meta-analyses, if such analyses are appropriate, feasible, and would provide

246. Dietary Saturated Fat Replacement and Plasma Lipid and Cardiovascular Events (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2024 - To confirm that the selected prediction score threshold is appropriate for this literature base, when … Where appropriate and feasible, we will conduct random-effects meta-analyses if at least three studies … If appropriate and feasible, we will also analyze multiple intake thresholds using generalized least … models to estimate splines with knots (intake levels where the curve slope is allowed to change) at appropriate … We may also conduct network meta-analyses, if such analyses are appropriate, feasible, and would provide

247. Noninvasive, Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nonpharma-treatment-pain_research-protocol-amended.pdf
     September 20, 2017 - Nationally, a concern regarding appropriate use, misuse, and diversion of opioids for treatment of chronic … Other challenges related to the evidence and its synthesis include: (1) the most appropriate outcomes … As appropriate, sensitivity analyses may be performed to elucidate differences between studies that … All citations deemed appropriate for inclusion by at least one of the reviewers will be retrieved. … Evidence tables will also include relevant studies from the prior low back pain review as appropriate

248. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0278_03-10-2008.pdf
     January 01, 2008 - Prevention of CDAD includes hand washing, in-hospital infection control, appropriate antibiotic prescribing

249. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2009 - research done on the benefits of ‘certified’ nurse case managers working with physicians to promote appropriate

250. Disposition of Comments Report for Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in Women (pdf file)
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     June 12, 2012 - The key questions are clearly stated, important, and appropriate. … Noted Peer Reviewer 3 General The key questions of this report are appropriate and explicitly stated … The key questions are clinically meaningful and important for the appropriate diagnostic management … ICUS is the world’s only professional society exclusively devoted to the safe and appropriate use of … Statistical methods were clearly stated, presented, and appropriate.

251. Executive Summary CER 171: Noninvasive Testing for Coronary Artery Disease (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2011 - American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association (ACCF/AHA) Appropriate Use Criteria … A patient’s pretest CAD risk can be informative as to the test or procedure most appropriate as a first … Patients at intermediate risk commonly undergo noninvasive testing, followed by appropriate treatment … The initial goal is to make a diagnosis for the cause of chest pain in order to inform appropriate … Appropriate Use Criteria,51 they do not explicitly compare multiple noninvasive testing modalities

252. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparison of Characteristics of Nursing Homes and Other Residential Long-Term Care Settings for People With Dementia (pdf file)
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     October 23, 2012 - Is maintenance care appropriate or no further loss of function? This point is well-taken. … TEP Reviewer #5 Results The detail provided in the Results is appropriate, and the study information … We decided to explore the literature to determine whether an 80% cut off point was appropriate. … A scenario or case study “box” or “example” may be appropriate for that effort, and we will thoughtfully … Methods are appropriate and the process throrough and detailed enough so as to be replicable.

253. Searching for Relevant Studies (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2011 - If the available literature is small, a single broad search is appropriate. … If the available literature is small, a single broad search is appropriate. … word truncation and spelling variation Appropriate use of limits such as language and years Appropriate … Be sure that appropriate limiters, such as languages and years, are used. … Finally, use appropriate subheadings and floating subheadings.

254. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Opioids, Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults: Protocol (pdf file)
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     June 29, 2019 - opioids are also particularly pronounced among older adults, even at doses considered therapeutic or appropriate … older adults.7-10 Some opioid-related hospitalizations among older adults may actually result from appropriate … Orange boxes with dashed arrows are used to show where interventions may be particularly appropriate … reduce the risk of adverse events, misuse or opioid use disorder in older adults for whom opioids are appropriate … Person-level opioid-related adverse events o Provider-level outcomes (e.g., barriers/facilitators to/of appropriate

255. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 3 (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2012 - These are all appropriate outcomes for consideration for inclusion in a systematic review. … The range of downstream activities that result from a test are also appropriate to consider for inclusion … Additional cost outcomes might be considered if appropriate to the systematic review. … It might have been appropriate to consider outcomes that are associated with screening but are not the … All of these may be appropriate outcomes to include in evaluating a diagnostic test.

256. Cannabis-App-G-Table-Surveillance-Report-2 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

257. OUTLINE (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2010 - other terms such as “living with advanced cancer” or “at significant risk of dying” might be more appropriate … Moreover, the most appropriate denominator for an indicator may vary by setting, the domain of interest … how this broad consensus definition can be applied to the setting and purposes of interest and an appropriate … Steps of the care process included identifying patients with psychosocial needs, linking them to appropriate … This will require determining appropriate weights for individual components, as well as considering

258. OUTLINE (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-quality-indicator-framework_research.pdf
     April 01, 2010 - other terms such as “living with advanced cancer” or “at significant risk of dying” might be more appropriate … Moreover, the most appropriate denominator for an indicator may vary by setting, the domain of interest … how this broad consensus definition can be applied to the setting and purposes of interest and an appropriate … Steps of the care process included identifying patients with psychosocial needs, linking them to appropriate … This will require determining appropriate weights for individual components, as well as considering

259. Improving Health Care and Palliative Care for Advanced and Serious Illness Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2012 - That isn’t appropriate, especially as you try and summarize the evidence needs for EOL care. … Are the definitions or diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures appropriate? … Are the statistical methods used appropriate? … Thank you for your comment 57 6 Methods Definitions and methods are clear and appropriate. … The diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures and the statistical methods are appropriate.

260. Gastric-Cancers-Supplementary-App-D (xls file)
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     January 01, 2023 - concerns Low Low Low Low Low pre specified analysis plan not mentioned, and blinding unlikely but seems appropriate