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  1. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-265-radiation-bone-disease-disposition-comments.pdf
    August 29, 2023 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 265_Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Title: Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms Draft report ava…
  2. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-259-partial-breast-irradiation-executive-summary.pdf
    January 01, 2023 - Our results from subgroup analysis may inform future areas of investigation but cannot definitively … treatment planning and image guidance, and characterizing the outcomes of that approach, represent key areas
  3. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/wheelchair-service_disposition-comments.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - We attempted to include representatives from all the areas you mention. … As noted above, we attempted to include representatives from the areas mentioned. … However, we identified some areas that would benefit from further clarification, investigation and/ … The introduction lacked some areas of context in my opinion. … Ward, Scott (American Physical Therapy Association) Background Many of the key areas involved in
  4. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asd-interventions-disposition.pdf
    May 26, 2017 - TEP Reviewer #4 Clarity and Usability The report is well organized; I was able to quickly find areas … the reader will be able to find specific areas of interest quickly, as well as broader summaries and … Reviewer #2 (Tristram Smith) General Comments Lengthy and somewhat confusing as the major topic areas … Reviewer #1 Discussion/Con clusion In both reports the future research section addressed gaps and areas
  5. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/trauma-child-interventions_disposition-comments.pdf
    February 11, 2013 - repetitive studies (especially by independent investigators) does not exist in this field and in many other areas
  6. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/healthcare-infections_disposition-comments.pdf
    August 10, 2015 - What is known about the limitations of sampling relatively small areas relative to the potential high … We also added text describing sampling areas for Rodac plates, and included a reference to a study … Category IB2008 Do not perform disinfectant fogging in patientcare areas. … The six key areas identified (p 31-32) are critical in order to make sense of and apply the evidence … KI Reviewer 6 Clarity and Usability While the existing paper is clear and well written the areas
  7. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/leong-presenation.pdf
    November 12, 2015 - help   a nd  public health  a nd broug ht in   stak eholder lea ders f rom m any dif ferent areas
  8. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pulmonary-horizon-scan-high-impact-1406.pdf
    June 01, 2014 - AHRQ makes those investments in 14 priority areas. … topics has resulted in identification and tracking of about 2,000 topics across the 14 AHRQ priority areas
  9. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/topic-nomination-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-secondary-to-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-1questions-to-consider-1-what-is-the-comparative-efficacy-and-effectiveness-of-currently-available-and-emerging-treatments-for-lower-urin
    October 31, 2013 - High priority research areas include: Obesity and lifestyle interventions Preventive strategies aimed … Progress in these areas has the potential to advance clinical care for BPH patients beyond symptom management
  10. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-217-management-of-infertility-comments.pdf
    May 14, 2019 - only address 1 question – single vs. double embryo transfer because the SOE was limited in all other areas … all studies included using the same procedure- ie same energy source, same technique and number of areas … seem to be higher when controlling for nulliparity, duration of infertility etc, and then in other areas … In areas where the evidence is insufficient – then clearly state that there is insufficient evidence … the conclusions are more helpful in defining areas where we do not have enough knowledge than they
  11. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-217-management-of-infertility-comments.pdf
    May 14, 2019 - only address 1 question – single vs. double embryo transfer because the SOE was limited in all other areas … all studies included using the same procedure- ie same energy source, same technique and number of areas … seem to be higher when controlling for nulliparity, duration of infertility etc, and then in other areas … In areas where the evidence is insufficient – then clearly state that there is insufficient evidence … the conclusions are more helpful in defining areas where we do not have enough knowledge than they
  12. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/integrating-evidence_methods.pdf
    February 01, 2015 - The EPC sought the Key Informant input on the priority areas for research and synthesis. … We convened a new Workgroup in 2013 to develop recommendations on several of these areas that the EPCs … For areas in which there was less certainty that following the guidance would be worth the effort required … We identified several areas for such future research: • Specific to this document, there is a need for … identify any pragmatic considerations or challenges in implementing the guidance, and to identify areas
  13. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disparities-quality-improvement_executive.pdf
    August 01, 2012 - 26.2% in African- American fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes in the intervention areas … treatment reduced disparities in one aspect of treatment, which exacerbated disparities in other areas … Applicability Although we reviewed fairly large studies conducted in diverse areas of the United States … Massachusetts, diabetes disease management program members living in socioeconomically disparate areas … for Black patients with diabetes, patient telephone reminders in health disparity zones (defined as areas
  14. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/11_peptic_ulcer_potential_high_impact_2012-12-111.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - AHRQ makes those investments in 14 priority areas. … topics has resulted in identification and tracking of about 1,600 topics across the 14 AHRQ priority areas … ulcerative colitis No high-impact potential at this time Discussion Compared with other priority areas
  15. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/system/files/docs/topic-brief-insurance-prior-authorizations.pdf
    December 03, 2020 - Impact of Insurance Prior Authorizations on Patient Outcomes 1 Topic Brief: Impact of Insurance Prior Authorizations on Patient Outcomes Date: 1/4/2021 Nomination Number: 0936 Purpose: This document summarizes the information addressing a nomination submitted on July 17, 2020 through the Effective He…
  16. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/mental-illness-disparities_research-protocol.pdf
    July 01, 2015 - abuse and mental health disorders have also been reported.12 Individuals who lived in rural geographic areas … had higher suicide death rates than those who resided in large fringe metropolitan areas (suburbs) … What are possible areas of future research? e. … • Academic Search Complete: This source provides information from a wide range of academic areas
  17. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/public-reporting-cost-measures/research-protocol
    January 13, 2014 - public reporting of costs that compare healthcare providers or facilities across defined geographic areas … aimed at helping consumers find reliable information on healthcare providers in defined geographic areas
  18. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rotator-cuff-tears-future_research.pdf
    February 01, 2013 - Most of the scientific gaps reflect focused theme areas rather than specific research questions. … However, much of the current rotator cuff research (Appendix B Table 1) focuses not on areas of top … It includes two theme areas: Methodological Issues that include items related to measurement and study … Scientific questions The major questions/areas of stakeholder interest that motivated the majority of … Areas needing multispecialty consensus: • Indications for imaging of the rotator cuff (initial).
  19. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-cancer-risk-reduction_research.pdf
    October 25, 2010 - Table B was added to the Executive Summary to highlight priority research areas and potential study … Top 10 priority research areas ...................................................................... … The table below summarizes the top 10 priority research areas by highest rank, grouped according to … Top 10 priority research areas to reduce the risk of primary breast cancer Questionnaire I: Consumer … Two of these priority topic areas, additional interventions such as diet (Question B) and influencing
  20. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pqmp-protocol.pdf
    April 01, 2014 - , and clinical groups have identified vision, hearing, and developmental screening and followup as areas … Given the gaps identified by CMS and Medicaid state agencies in these areas, it is critical to understand … What quality measures have been developed in the following areas for children?

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