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461. Procedure Manual Appendix I. Congressional Mandate Establishing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     April 01, 2019 - Task Force (referred to in this subsection as the "Task Force") to be composed of individuals with appropriate … —The Task Force shall take appropriate steps to coordinate its work with the Community Preventive Services … other provision of this title, effective beginning on January 1, 2010, if the Secretary determines appropriate

462. Health Information Technology in the Nursing Home - 2008 | Digital Healthcare Research
     digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/health-information-technology-nursing-home/annual-summary/2008
     January 01, 2008 - The proportions of final drug orders for which doses were appropriate were similar between the intervention … For each of the remaining alert categories, a significantly higher proportion of drug orders was appropriate … The relative risks for appropriate drug orders were 2.4 for the alert category recommending maximum frequency … Across all categories of alerts, drug orders were appropriate significantly more often—relative risk

463. Spotlight
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/spotlight_case_hemorrhagic_shock_slides_final.pptx
     January 01, 2024 - not hypothermic, as this state can contribute to coagulopathy.1   Laboratory test results can guide appropriate … of Intraoperative Bleeding (6) 17 When initial efforts to control bleeding are unsuccessful, it is appropriate … Packing the wound in this case may have been an appropriate plan to start, but the lack of further intervention … If an MTP is activated, the blood bank can send a cooler with blood, FFP, and platelets in the appropriate … Resuscitation with blood products in appropriate ratios has been proven to be more effective than waiting

464. Disposition of Comments Report for Imaging Techniques for Treatment Evaluation for Metastatic Breast Cancer (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2014 - Methods The Search Strategy for the data appears to be appropriate. … The wording has been changed to metabolic or anatomic response as appropriate. … Background The background is appropriate, well-summarized, and concise. … Methods Search and exclusion criteria seem appropriate. … Findings Appropriate and thoughtful.

465. Disposition of Comments Report for Outpatient Case Management for Adults With Medical Illness and Complex Care Needs (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 - The key questions are appropriate and clearly stated. … The reasons for not attempting meta-analyses are appropriate. … Are the key questions appropriate and explicitly stated? … Yes, they are appropriate for this review. … Are the statistical methods used appropriate?

466. Dual Therapy Debacle | PSNet
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     February 01, 2007 - office visit (regardless of provider) should prompt a reminder to discontinue warfarin, and DAPT, at the appropriate … for patients not only to obtain and to take their medications, but also to discontinue them at the appropriate … Since the patient was discharged on warfarin, referral to an anticoagulation clinic would have been appropriate … Points Providers must ensure that all therapy recommendations are documented and communicated to appropriate … therapy in the prescription engages the community pharmacist as another valuable resource to ensure appropriate

467. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49533/psn-pdf
     March 01, 2007 - In these elective procedures, clindamycin is active against these pathogens and is an appropriate choice … for prophylaxis.(2) While clindamycin was an appropriate choice, prophylactic antibiotics must be administered … Appropriate timing of antibiotic administration improved from 51% to 98%, and clean wound infection … antibacterial use, including pathogen-antibacterial mismatch.(10) Take-Home Points Appropriate timing … Maximizing appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical patients: an update from LDS Hospital, Salt

468. Procedure Manual Section 5. Modeling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 05, 2017 - delivering a clinical preventive service, how frequently to repeat the service, and the best or equally appropriate … reasons to add decision modeling to the systematic review in its recommendation development: 1) to assess appropriate … Would modeling enhance appropriate uptake of a recommendation by reducing under- or over-utilization … Would modeling enhance appropriate uptake of a recommendation by providing clarity for measurement within … and systematic review work, and wasting effort when it is too early in the process to determine an appropriate

469. A Risk-Based Approach to Improving Management of Chronic Kidney Disease - Final Report (pdf file)
     digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs018226-sequist-final-report-2013.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Cardiovascular risk management was evaluated as annual monitoring of LDL cholesterol, appropriate use … of ACE-inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), appropriate use of lipid- lowering therapy ( … Appropriate use of ACE inhibitor/ARB use was defined as a prescription within the last 12 months for … Appropriate use of statins was defined as a prescription within the last 12 months for patients with … laboratory testing, and in some cases, increasing use of appropriate medications.

470. Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Figures 1 & 2 (pdf file)
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     April 21, 2015 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Figures 1 & 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 From: American College of Radiology Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging: Hayes LL, Coley BD, Karmazyn B, et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria: Headache — child. American College of…

471. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866205/psn-pdf
     July 10, 2024 - not hypothermic, as this state can contribute to coagulopathy.1 Laboratory test results can guide appropriate … When initial efforts to control bleeding are unsuccessful, it is appropriate to institute damage control … Packing the wound in this case may have been an appropriate plan to start, but the lack of further intervention … If an MTP is activated, the blood bank can send a cooler with blood, FFP, and platelets in the appropriate … Resuscitation with blood products in appropriate ratios has been proven to be more effective than waiting

472. Apkon M et al. 2005 "A randomized outpatient trial of a decision-support information technology tool." | Digital Healthcare Research
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     January 01, 2005 - information is linked to a proprietary database of medical knowledge that generates suggestions for appropriate … Patients randomized to use [the DSS] completed the one appropriate for their specific complaint or, when … no condition-specific [DSS component] was appropriate, a generic History and Screening [component],

473. Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions for Feeding and Nutrition in Cerebral Palsy (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cerebral-palsy-feeding_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 20, 2013 - TEP Member #1 Results Yes, it’s appropriate and well-described. … The questions are stated clearly and are appropriate. Thank you for your comments. … The definitions for the outcome measures were appropriate. … The statistical methods utilized were appropriate. Thank you for your comments. … TEP Member#4 Methods Methods: Well articulated and appropriate methods.

474. Disposition of Comments Report for Imaging Tests for the Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-pancreas_disposition-comments.pdf
     September 23, 2014 - Introduction: Looks appropriate No response necessary TEP Reviewer 1 Introduction b. … Methods: They seem appropriate. … Specifically, the question is whether surgical therapy appropriate. … For each stage of care, appropriate testing and treatment are outlined. … Low dose CT may be appropriate for some indications (e.g., renal calculi).

475. Grading Strength of Evidence: Interactive Quiz (ppt file)
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     May 29, 2025 - Any of these four domains can be used when they are relevant and the appropriate data or statistical … At least two reviewers with appropriate clinical and methodological expertise should participate. … At least two reviewers with appropriate clinical and methodological expertise should participate, but … At least two reviewers with appropriate clinical and methodological expertise should participate, and

476. Grading Strength of Evidence: Interactive Quiz (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/grading-quiz.ppt
     May 29, 2025 - Any of these four domains can be used when they are relevant and the appropriate data or statistical … At least two reviewers with appropriate clinical and methodological expertise should participate. … At least two reviewers with appropriate clinical and methodological expertise should participate, but … At least two reviewers with appropriate clinical and methodological expertise should participate, and

477. MEPS software examples of programming codes (pdf file)
     meps.ahrq.gov/survey_comp/hc_samplecodes_se.pdf
     September 17, 2024 - and estimation complexities require special consideration when analyzing MEPS data (i.e., it is not appropriate … complexities need to be taken into account by applying MEPS survey weights to produce estimates and using an appropriate … For complete information on the capabilities of each package, analysts need to refer to the appropriate … A specific example comparing males to females in MEPS 2011 is provided to illustrate the appropriate

478. May-2017-Cholesterol-Wg-Notes (doc file)
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     January 01, 2017 - their feedback on the following topics: Lookback Periods and Exclusion Clarifications · Six years is appropriate … · Representing dialysis as hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis is appropriate. … Anti-coagulant value set selection · The anti-coagulant medications provided by a work group member are appropriate … The NSAID list provided by a work group member are appropriate meds to include. … observed values for risk and can calculate a new risk for ASCVD and Framingham on demand, along with the appropriate

479. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837659/psn-pdf
     July 08, 2022 - Varying levels of sedation prior to imaging can be appropriate given the need for patients to remain … Reassessments should be implemented into workflows throughout each procedure to ensure safe and appropriate … Although this practice is often appropriate to ensure adequate image quality and improve patient experience … Practice guidelines that specify appropriate timing of patient reassessments should be implemented to … STOP-BANG can help care teams better understand a patient’s risk for oversedation and ensure that appropriate

480. App-E-Opioid-Chronic-Pain-Surveill-Report-1 (xls file)
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     January 01, 2021 - Did the Study Perform Appropriate Statistical Analyses on Potential Confounders (i.e., Age, Sex, Other … Did the Study Perform Appropriate Statistical Analyses on Potential Confounders?