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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/weight-gain-prevention_research-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Weight 
 
Participants recruited to weight maintenance studies may have less motivation to change their 
behavior … • Behavior change about an intervention will be reported with the 
intervention and not with the self-management … • Intermediate outcomes of interest include adherence to the 
approach; knowledge, attitudes or behaviors … Intermediate outcomes 
 
• Individual-level (KQs 1–5) 
o Knowledge 
o Attitudes 
o Behaviors 
• Environment-level … Intermediate outcomes 
of interest include 
adherence to the 
approach; knowledge, 
attitudes or behaviors
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ptsd-adult-treatment-update_research-protocol.pdf
December 31, 2017 - response 
Criterion E: Alterations in arousal and 
reactivity (2 or more): 
• Irritable or aggressive behavior … • Self-destructive/reckless behavior 
• Hypervigilance 
• Exaggerated startle response 
• Problems … • New title of criterion 
• Changes to wording 
of criterion 
• Added self-
destructive/reckless 
behavior … theory and practice (including the degree of structure) 
and in its focus on education, cognitive and/or behavior … Energy psychology is a holistic method focused on the mind-body connectedness of thoughts, 
behaviors
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-271-mental-health-pregnant-disposition-comments.pdf
July 31, 2024 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 271, Treatments for Maternal Mental Health Conditions
 
 
 
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report 
 
Title: Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Maternal Mental Health Conditions 
 
Draft report available for simultaneous peer review… 
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/omega-3-maternity_executive.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Maternal and Child Health: An Update
Context and Purpose of Review
The value of perinatal omega-3 fatty acids 
(n-3 FA) supplementation or infant formula 
fortification remains controversial. This 
review updates prior Evidence Reports and 
examines the effects of n-3 FA on pregnancy 
outcome… 
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/trauma-interventions-maltreatment-child_disposition-comments.pdf
April 15, 2013 - Children in the Fostering Healthy Futures group showed greater improvements in 
trauma symptoms and behavior … problems…” The program has not yet demonstrated 
improvements in externalizing behavior problems, although … Peer Reviewer 
#2 
General On page 62 of the report, “behavior problems” are listed as outcomes in three … Peer Reviewer 
#2 
General  On pages E44-46 of the Appendix, under Mental Health and Behavior (Part … On page E44 of the Appendix, in Mental Health and Behavior (Part 4), under “Recent 
MH therapy, adjusted
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-222-health-equity-preventive-services-comments.pdf
December 03, 2019 - However, CDC recommends 
discussing disparities in cessation behaviors that affect 
additional populations—based … Several such disparities were identified in a 2017 CDC 
study that examined trends in cessation behaviors
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/use-telehealth-during-COVID-19-executive-summary.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Use of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Era
Systematic Review 
 
 
 
Use of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Era 
 
Executive Summary 
 
 
Main Points 
 
 
Background and Purpose 
Telehealth is remotely delivered and synchronous medical services (e.g., telephone/audio, 
video vis… 
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/major-depressive-disorder-disposition-160504.pdf
December 08, 2015 - elements and concepts from more 
than one of the broader theoretical 
frameworks such as Cognitive 
Behavior … We have changed “suicidality” to 
“suicidal ideas or behaviors” in cases 
when studies do not specify … We have changed “suicidality” to 
“suicidal ideas or behaviors” in cases 
when studies do not specify … name or CBT (since it is an example of a larger set) although there are 
clearly types of cognitive behavior … is no reason to 
prefer SGAs to the empirically supported psychotherapies (at least the 
cognitive behavior
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/depression-treatment-ssri_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - results in significant impairment in school 
performance, interpersonal relationships, 
risk of suicidal behavior … comparison 
following switching from: (1) citalopram to venlaxafine, 
bupropion, sertraline, or cognitive behavior … Five studies evaluated the use of 
nonpharmacological interventions including CBT,43,59 
dialectical behavior … evidence from the 
TORDIA trial that milder depression, less family conflict, 
and the absence of suicidal behavior … Treatment of 
older adults with co-morbid personality disorder and depression: 
A dialectical behavior
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-march-2023-grand-rounds-slides.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Summary con’t 
• ECHO and non-ECHO video training programs result in desired changes in provider 
behavior … programs that 
use video for instruction and collaboration, may improve patient outcomes, change 
provider behavior
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methods-report-web-interactive-presentation-appendix-a.pdf
October 08, 2025 - Methods Report Appendix A: Foray Into Computable Reports
Foray into Computable 
Reports
Brown EPC
Duke EPC
Minnesota EPC
1
Disclosures
• None
2
The report
3
The Urinary Incontinence (UI) report 
• Brown’s “Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence (UI) in 
Adult Women” updates a 2012 report by t… 
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/patient-family-engagement-protocol.pdf
December 31, 2019 - have been 
associated with improved intermediate outcomes, including chronic disease self-management behavior … not require a comparison group 
No comparison group 
Outcomes • Intermediate outcomes
o Clinician behavior … change
o Clinical staff behavior change
o Cost/Value to health system and payers
o Provider satisfaction
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-care-delivery-research-protocol.pdf
October 06, 2022 - Andersen, and other frameworks, organizational characteristics can influence 
patient care-seeking behaviors … frameworks to elucidate the range of 
organizational and other influences on implementation of provider behavior … interact with 
population characteristics (including enabling resources and needs) to influence health behaviors … Health behavior change in populations: Johns Hopkins University 
Press; 2014. 
8.
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cultural-competence_disposition-comments.pdf
January 01, 2020 - we added the word 
"disparity" to this sentence 
TEP 1 Introduction The authors list patient health behaviors … people who self-identify as lesbian, gay or 
bisexual, or includes people who report same-sex sexual behavior … Would it be more trans inclusive to add ...and/or gender transition 
after ...sexual behaviors So it … would read Knowing what problems 
may be associated with sexual behaviors and/or gender transition. … as noted above, most of the 
literature cited and discussed focuses more on health care 
providers’ behaviors
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/case-management_executive.pdf
January 01, 2013 - services, 
adherence to therapy, missed appointments, patient self-
management, and changes in health behavior … • Adherence to therapy  
• Missed appointments 
• Patient self-management  
• Change in health  
behavior … Patient Self-Management
CM was effective in improving patient self-management 
behaviors, including dietary … Disease Conclusion
Strength 
of Evidence
Key Question 1b Congestive heart 
failure
Self-management behaviors … CM does increase patients’ 
adherence to self-management behaviors recommended for 
patients with CHF
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/tympanostomy-tubes_research-protocol.pdf
November 16, 2015 - Untitled
  
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov 
Published online: November 16, 2015        
     
   
 
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol 
Project Title: Tympanostomy Tubes 
 
I. Background and Objectives for  the Systematic Review 
Uncertainty in the comparative effectiveness of tym… 
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0477_11-01-2011.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number:   0396    
Document Completion Date:  05-10-12 
1 
 
 
 
Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps 
 
 Fibromyalgia treatment will go forward for refinement as a systematic review.  The scope of this topic, 
including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes… 
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/developing-consistent-useful-quality-improvement.pdf
September 01, 2020 - For example, if the study’s primary outcome is 
parents’ view of physician behavior, this would not be … (yes/no) If yes, what is the main theoretical behavior change model or 
what are the main elements of … It included 
training in 
pharmacotherapy, 
physician behavior change 
strategy, help from 
ongoing learning … seminar 
was based on the theory 
of self- regulation [6, 7], 
guiding physicians to 
examine their own 
behavior … Types of 
Intervention 
Effects 
Physician behavior, 
parents' view of physician 
behavior, patients
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/misuse-adhd-prescription-rapid-research.pdf
July 01, 2025 - : Participants 
recorded daily behavior and 
thoughts. … ADHD Medications 
Mentioned 
Findings—Misuse Patterns Findings—
Consequences 
Risk of Bias 
sexual behavior … (r 
= −.09, p .106) and engaging in 
illegal/unethical behavior (r = −.11, p 
.056) were not associated … : 34% of those who misused 
report disordered eating behaviors. … : NR 
Mode of administration: NR 
Health: NR  
Psychological: Signals 
found for self destructive 
behavior
                                     
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/depression-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
June 01, 2015 - Video game (SPARX) for cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with major 
depressive disorder 
Archived … Eligible Topic Not Deemed to Have High-Impact Potential 
 Video game (SPARX™) for cognitive behavior … early-
onset major depressive disorder (eoMDD) include supervised individual or group cognitive 
behavior … expanding research into ketamine’s efficacy for treating 
suicidal ideation and as an adjunct treatment to behavior