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  1. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/registry-of-patient-registries-development_research_0.pdf
    February 01, 2012 - several topics related to patient registries, including the use of registries in specific disease areas … Trials and observational studies in a wide range of disease areas are included in the registry.
  2. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/plasma-cell-dyscrasias-sflc-assay/research-protocol
    May 02, 2011 - The International Myeloma Working Group has considered the use of the SFLC assay in four main areas for … These areas span diagnosis, therapeutic decisions and monitoring, diagnosis of response and remission … Cost savings and economic implications are also important areas of uncertainty beyond the scope of this
  3. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-gaps_research.pdf
    February 01, 2013 - study.4 In a systematic review, the consideration of existing evidence often highlights important areas … Research needs are those areas where the gaps in the evidence limit decision making by patients, clinicians … The structured approach required EPC team members to consider all areas, helped to see areas of redundancies … We modified the instructions to provide guidance for addressing the challenges, and highlighted areas … C SR THE PICOTS framework assists writers in considering all areas.
  4. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pressure-ulcer-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
    November 08, 2011 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: November 8, 2011 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Pressure Ulcer Treatment Strategies: A Comparative Effectiveness Review I. Background and Objectives for t…
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    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-biopsy-executive.pdf
    December 01, 2009 - Layout 1 Background Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy of women, with over 180,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. Survival rates depend on the stage of disease at diagnosis. Women diagnosed with early stages of breast cancer have a 5-year survival rate near 100 percent. However, …
  6. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/01_arthritis_potential_high_impact_2012-12-10.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 … minimally invasive nature of the procedure might enable easy adoption of the procedure in underserved areas
  7. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/for-patients-being-evaluated-for-coronary-artery-disease-what-is-the-comparative-effectiveness-of-strategies-using-intravascular-diagnostic-procedures-compared-to-angiography-alone-or-other-strategies-in-deciding-whether-a-pr
    June 25, 2010 - Home » Get Involved » Nominated Topics » Topic Suggestion Description Topic Suggestion Description Date submitted: June 25, 2010 Download Topic Suggestion Disposition [PDF · 591.1 KB] Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health c…
  8. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/for-low-risk-women-delivering-a-full-term-baby-vaginally-what-is-the-comparative-effectiveness-of-the-use-of-nitrous-oxide-for-pain-management-versus-an-epidural-or-other-pain-management-strategies-what-are-the-effects-on-the
    June 29, 2009 - Home » Get Involved » Nominated Topics » Topic Suggestion Description Topic Suggestion Description Date submitted: June 29, 2009 Download Topic Suggestion Disposition [PDF · 121.9 KB] Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health c…
  9. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cancer-communication/research
    March 28, 2013 - Advancing Measurement of Patient-Centered Communication in Cancer Care Research Report March 28, 2013 Download Main Document PDF 10.1 MB Related Files Download Appendix H of Final Report [XLSX · 201.6 KB] People using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in these files. For…
  10. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/psoriasis-chronic/research
    November 27, 2012 - Current Page Topic Timeline Jun. 2, 2011 Topic Initiated Sep. 27, 2011 Research Protocol Nov. 27, 2012 Systematic Review Apr. 19, 2013 Disposition of Comments Report Biologic and Nonbiologic Systemic Agents and Phototherapy for Treatment of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Systematic Review Archived November 27, 2012 Web …
  11. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/glaucoma-treatment/research
    April 12, 2012 - Current Page Topic Timeline Nov. 23, 2008 Topic Suggestion Nov. 16, 2010 Research Protocol Apr. 12, 2012 Systematic Review Jul. 12, 2012 Disposition of Comments Report Jun. 25, 2013 Surveillance Report Treatment for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness Systematic Review Archived April 12, 2012 Web Version [NLM Site…
  12. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/cost-effective-long-term-care-of-the-frail-elderly
    February 18, 2011 - Home » Get Involved » Nominated Topics » Topic Suggestion Description Topic Suggestion Description Date submitted: February 18, 2011 Download Topic Suggestion Disposition [PDF · 150.4 KB] Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a heal…
  13. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0174_10-20-2009.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - Effective Health Care Topic Numbers: 0215 & 0078 Document Completion Date: 6-8-10 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Physical therapy for knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis of the knee will go forward for refinement as a systematic review. The scope of this topic, includin…
  14. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/accountable-care-registries-guide-3rd-ed-addendum-white-paper-2018-5.pdf
    January 01, 2018 - The rule changed several program areas including beneficiary assignment, data sharing, available performance … process metrics, the system was able to reduce costs and improve clinical outcomes across a number of areas … In accountable care arrangements, areas of focus for an organization are frequently influenced by payer … Validated PROs are available for many condition areas and should be selected based on the intended use … the NQF clearinghouse of quality measures, but rather are tailored to address the individual payers’ areas
  15. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/accountable-care-registries-guide-3rd-ed-addendum-white-paper-2018-5.pdf
    January 01, 2018 - The rule changed several program areas including beneficiary assignment, data sharing, available performance … process metrics, the system was able to reduce costs and improve clinical outcomes across a number of areas … In accountable care arrangements, areas of focus for an organization are frequently influenced by payer … Validated PROs are available for many condition areas and should be selected based on the intended use … the NQF clearinghouse of quality measures, but rather are tailored to address the individual payers’ areas
  16. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-220-disposition-comments-analgesics-prehospital-setting.pdf
    September 03, 2019 - #4 Introduction Page 24 The contextual questions appear here, but not well addressed in other areas … We note that you listed the doses in some areas, but the dosing is not completely clear through your … The suggested areas for future research are well-defined, and the conclusions summarize the main findings … In the Key Areas for Future Research section of the discussion, we state that there currently is no … This could be important in several areas ‐ e.g. section starting with Page 33, line 29.
  17. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-220-disposition-comments-analgesics-prehospital-setting.pdf
    September 03, 2019 - #4 Introduction Page 24 The contextual questions appear here, but not well addressed in other areas … We note that you listed the doses in some areas, but the dosing is not completely clear through your … The suggested areas for future research are well-defined, and the conclusions summarize the main findings … In the Key Areas for Future Research section of the discussion, we state that there currently is no … This could be important in several areas ‐ e.g. section starting with Page 33, line 29.
  18. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-disease-medicine_disposition-comments.pdf
    August 01, 2012 - Page ES-1: Title: should also include the word 'monitoring' as that is one of the key areas for which … It may be better explicitly stated, however as there are 3 areas of focus, namely screening, monitoring … to address some of the questions raised in this CER points out the need for future RCTs in these areas … the report, as it should and most of the evidence focuses on Key Question 5 and 6 as those are the areas … We read the recommendations and suggested areas for further studies with care as we believe that some
  19. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/autism-adolescents_executive.pdf
    August 01, 2012 - In addition to impairments in core symptom areas, many individuals with ASD also have impaired cognitive … Overall, there is a dearth of evidence in all areas of care for adolescents and young adults with autism … in two publications) reported more than 12 months of followup; longer term data are needed in all areas … More research in both areas and over broader timeframes with more clearly defined populations is critical … Prevalence of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in Multiple Areas of the United States, 2004 and
  20. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_disposition-comments.pdf
    October 27, 2015 - There are 2 areas that were not specifically discussed. 1. … TEP Reviewer #3 Results There are several areas that could be improved. … Peer Reviewer #2 Results I believe that the results of the 3 areas of review (urinary biomarkers, … 27, 2015 27 Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response be useful for identifying areas

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