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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-disposition-archived.pdf
May 04, 2017 - We have
added this point to the
limitations, and we also now
cite a 2015 Cochrane review
that assessed … However, we
also analyzed the home-
based exercise studies along
with studies that assessed
the same … Please be clear with the exercise
studies in particular if the outcomes are
assessed with concurrent … In most
cases, outcomes were
assessed at the end of the
intervention period. … assessed.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-disposition.pdf
May 04, 2017 - We have
added this point to the
limitations, and we also now
cite a 2015 Cochrane review
that assessed … However, we
also analyzed the home-
based exercise studies along
with studies that assessed
the same … Please be clear with the exercise
studies in particular if the outcomes are
assessed with concurrent … In most
cases, outcomes were
assessed at the end of the
intervention period. … assessed.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-transition-care_clinician.pdf
October 01, 2015 - reviewed for this report:
�� While Medicare and hospitals are focused on 30-
day outcomes, few trials assessed … ,
race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disease severity, or
coexisting conditions.
�� No trial assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diabetes-behavior-programs_clinician-2016.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Effectiveness of Behavioral Programs for Managing T1DM
** The overall evidence grade was assessed based … between the
provider and patient.
�� The use of behavior change techniques within the
programs assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/opioid-treatments-chronic-pain-protocol.pdf
December 19, 2018 - Literature identified during the updated search will be
assessed by following the same process of dual … Preventive Services Task Force,9 and studies of diagnostic accuracy will be assessed
using QUADAS-2.19 … Systematic reviews will be assessed using the AMSTAR-2
quality rating instrument on factors such as … Quality will be independently assessed by two team members. … Assessing Applicability
Applicability will be assessed in accordance with the AHRQ's Methods Guide,
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_executive.pdf
January 27, 2012 - We also
retrieved and assessed references suggested by our peer
reviewers and the public. … Two
reviewers assessed each domain for each key outcome
and determined an overall SOE grade based on … Applicability
We assessed applicability of the evidence following
guidance from the “Methods Guide … Genetic Polymorphisms
We found no studies that assessed the clinical utility of
genotype-guided dosing … Seven eligible studies assessed variation in naltrexone
response related to mu-opioid receptor gene
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cultural-competence_research-protocol.pdf
July 09, 2014 - Only systematic reviews that assess included study risk of
bias will be assessed for review quality. … Outcomes in studies assessed as having a high risk of bias will be compared to
synthesized evidence … risk of bias must be assessed using validated risk of bias tools
appropriate to study design. … Are outcomes assessed
using valid and reliable
measures, implemented
consistently across all
study … Are confounding
and/or effect modifying
variables assessed using
valid and reliable
measures across
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-illness-heart_executive.pdf
April 01, 2013 - Strength of the Body of Evidence
The strength of evidence for each KQ and outcome was
assessed using … Applicability
We assessed applicability across our KQs using the
method described in the Methods Guide … We identified 32 RCTs encompassing 3,473 participants
that assessed the effects of weight-management … We identified 7 RCTs encompassing 681 participants that
assessed the effects of diabetes-management … We identified 1 good and 2 fair-quality studies involving
286 patients that assessed the effects of
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/field-triage-glascow_research-protocol.pdf
February 25, 2016 - Morbidity
Quality of life
KQ 3
Patients with
known or
suspected blunt
trauma assessed … Literature identified during the update search will be assessed by following the same
process of dual … The overall risk of bias for each study will be assessed as “low,” “medium,” or
“high”. … ) for Individual Comparisons and Outcomes
The strength of evidence for each key question will be assessed … This will be assessed based
on whether primary outcomes are pre-specified and reported and if there
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_research-protocol.pdf
July 21, 2014 - The
European Association of Urology advocates an assessed risk-adapted approach to
treatment decision-making … for cystectomy, quality of life) compared with treatment not guided by an assessed … Literature identified during the
update search will be assessed by following the same process of dual … Preventive Services Task Force.16 Systematic reviews will be assessed
using the AMSTAR quality rating … for Major Comparisons and Outcomes
The strength of evidence for each key question will be initially assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dementia-agitation-aggression_research-protocol.pdf
November 13, 2014 - Only systematic reviews that assessed and
reported individual study risk of bias will be assessed for … Assessment of Methodological Risk of Bias of Individual Studies
Risk of bias of eligible studies will be assessed … Study power will be assessed in ‘other sources of bias in studies with data that
is not eligible for … Study power
will be assessed in other sources of bias in studies with data that is not eligible for … Systematic review quality will be assessed using AMSTAR criteria.38
E.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ocr-protocol-final_1.pdf
December 18, 2019 - Literature identified during the updated search will be assessed by
following the same process of dual … Publication bias will be assessed
using funnel plots and statistical methods when there are at least … Grading the Strength of Evidence for Major Comparisons and Outcomes
Outcomes to be assessed for strength … , the strength of evidence for comparison-outcome pairs within each Key
Question will be initially assessed … evidence, and how to
come to a final rating.22
16
Assessing Applicability
Applicability will be assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-protocol-acute-pain-treatments.pdf
August 08, 2019 - be included as evidence if they are a strong match to a Key Question, PICOTS, and methods, and
are assessed … Literature identified during
the updated search will be assessed by following the same process of dual … Preventive Services Task Force,44 and studies
of diagnostic accuracy will be assessed using QUADAS-2.45 … Systematic reviews will be assessed
using the AMSTAR-2 quality rating instrument on factors such as … precluding reaching a conclusion.
10
Assessing Applicability
Applicability will be assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/people-with-disabilities-protocol.pdf
January 16, 2024 - disability or impairment (e.g., mobility, cognitive/developmental, visual, hearing),
studies have assessed … also address factors other than clinical preventive services may be
included, provided that the study assessed … Controlled trials and observational studies will be assessed using
established criteria consistent with … In general, observational studies that do not perform adjustment for potential confounders
will be assessed … Methods Guide.49 To ensure reliability and validity of
the evaluation, the body of evidence will be assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-250-cannabis-executive-summary-2023-update.pdf
January 01, 2023 - randomized controlled trials and
comparative observational studies with a minimum of 4 weeks duration that assessed … Strength of evidence
was assessed as low, moderate, high, or insufficient, and magnitude of effect was … assessed according to Table A.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/migraine-emergency_executive.pdf
November 01, 2012 - Adverse effects may occur at any point
after the treatment is received and were assessed up to
3 … Study Selection
The eligibility of studies was assessed in two phases. … Finally, two reviewers independently assessed the full text
of each study using a detailed form. … Two
reviewers independently assessed the risk of bias of the
studies and resolved discrepancies through … contrasts that
had direct evidence.23
Applicability
The applicability of the body of evidence was assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-adults-trauma-interventions_executive.pdf
April 01, 2013 - Two reviewers assessed each domain for each key
outcome and determined an overall SOE grade based
on … Applicability
We assessed applicability of the evidence following
guidance from the “Methods Guide … For studies that had assessed the efficacy of interventions
in terms of reducing symptoms of anxiety … Studies
assessed as high risk of bias have significant flaws of
various types (stemming from serious … As a result of the small number of studies
of low or moderate risk of bias that assessed different
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/integrating-evidence_methods.pdf
February 01, 2015 - Relevancy should be
assessed using the PICOT (population, intervention, comparison, outcome, time) framework … Given the work of these and other groups, we have not
assessed tools nor made specific recommendations … Recommendation: The quality of relevant existing systematic reviews should be assessed in an
explicit … of
evidence grading for a comparison and outcome of interest, the strength of evidence should be
assessed … The quality of relevant existing systematic reviews should be assessed in an explicit manner with a minimum
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/stem-cell-children_research-protocol.pdf
November 01, 2010 - Key Question.1
Assessment of Applicability:
Applicability of findings in this review will be assessed … (Evidence, Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time stamp.2 Selected
studies will be assessed … The quality of included nonrandomized comparative intervention studies will
be assessed based on a … The quality of the assessment of adverse effects data will be assessed by an
empirically derived set … Assessment of
Methodological
Quality of
Individual
Studies
Individual studies were not assessed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetes-behavior-programs_executive.pdf
September 11, 2015 - and even fewer analyzed the data in a manner that assessed
multiple factors simultaneously:45 the … Two reviewers independently assessed the full
texts using a priori inclusion criteria and a standard … Risk of Bias
Two reviewers independently assessed the risk of bias of
included studies. … All trials were assessed as having either moderate or high
overall risk of bias. … All trials were assessed as having a medium or high overall
risk of bias.