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41. Final Progress Report: Central Venous Catheter (CVC)–Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Cancer (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/secola-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Central Venous Catheter (CVC)–Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Cancer … with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) (n=10, 47.6%) on the CU compared to central nervous system tumors … Fratino et al reported higher BSI rates in those with hematological disease versus those with solid tumors … Though these preliminary results further support that children with hematological malignancies and/ … Pediatr Blood Cancer 2004;42: 325-331. 15 24.

42. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2018 - Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cancer … of Mortality in Blacks 1980 2010 Diseases of the heart Diseases of the heart Malignant … neoplasm Malignant neoplasm Cerebrovascular diseases Cerebrovascular diseases Unintentional … These include cancer; cardiovascular disease and stroke; chemical dependency (measured by deaths due … Trends: All measures for infant mortality and maternity care and most measures of care for cancer

43. CAHPS Cancer Care Survey Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - center How Well the Cancer Care Team Communicates With Patients Q19     Cancer care team explained … Q22     Cancer care team showed respect for what patient had to say Q23     Cancer care team spent … Cancer care team knew important information about patient’s medical history Q25     Someone from cancer … and cancer care team talked about cancer-related pain Q30     Cancer care team advised patient or helped … about additional services to manage cancer care at home Q38     Patient and cancer care team talked

44. Grantees Focusing on African Americans | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2021 - project will determine the palliative care needs and preferences of African Americans with advanced malignancies … , cost, and impact of patient navigation for African American and low-income patients with advanced malignancies … treatment experiences among Black women, a population especially burdened by inequities in cancer care … Evaluating Geographic Variation in Breast Cancer Surgical Outcomes Among Black Women in the U.S. … This project will provide a better understanding of patterns in surgical treatment of breast cancer and

45. Introducing the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey (Webcast) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2020 - Introducing the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey (Webcast) June 13, 2017 Summary Speakers and PowerPoint … 13, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) hosted a webcast about the new CAHPS ® Cancer … Care Survey , which measures patients' experiences with cancer treatment in outpatient and inpatient … Chief of the Outcomes Research Branch (ORB) National Cancer Institute CAHPS for Cancer Care: Setting … Questions and Answers About the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey (PDF, 152 KB)

46. Cancer Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (CaPSLL): Preventing Clinical Deterioration in Outpatients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2025 - Barriers and Facilitators to Resilient Cancer Care. … Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Resilient Cancer Care. … Reducing Unplanned Treatment Events in Cancer Outpatients. … Engaging Patients With Health IT for Resilient Cancer Care. … Designing Resilient Cancer Care.

47. Final Progress Report: Factors That Enhance Diagnostic Imaging Safety in the Ambulatory Setting (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2025 - lung cancer.11 Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, second only to … and other concurrent malignancies, as well as insurance coverage, and (2) provider- related features … A secondary outcome - malignancy rate - was recorded for the study cohort as all patients diagnosed … T-test was used to assess time to malignancy detection. … warehouse was also used to extract (1) patient-specific features, including sex, age, race, and concurrent malignancies

48. Volandes, Angelo | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2014 - Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital Grant Title: Improving End-of-Life Care for Cancer Patients … Description: This research has three main aims: Create a goals-of-care video decision aid for advanced cancer … Volandes developed a video decision aid for patients with advanced cancer that will serve as the basis … He surveyed 32 subjects with various advanced cancers from a variety of age groups. … The video was shown to 14 subjects with advanced cancer.

49. I. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention I. … Statistics (USCS) data, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the "second leading cancer killer" in the United … States among cancers affecting both men and women. … It is also one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. … However, many colorectal cancers are not found early due to low screening rates.

50. Executive Summary | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Executive Summary Previous … Statistics (USCS) data, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cancer killer in the United States … among cancers affecting both men and women. … It is also one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. … However, many colorectal cancers are not found early due to low screening rates.

51. Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Breast Cancer Screening and Enhance Workflow | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Breast Cancer Screening and Enhance Workflow … One in 10 women undergoing breast cancer screening in the United States will get the unwelcome news that … While the vast majority (95 percent) of callbacks are later found not to have cancer, according to the … American Cancer Society, the wait for that confirmation can be a stressful, anxiety-filled experience … “Lumpectomy scars may mimic the appearance of cancers on mammograms and are challenging for algorithms

52. Questions and Answers About the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey (pdf file)
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    June 02, 2025 - Cancer Care Survey Q: Why are there three versions of the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey, and do I need to … surgery for cancer. … Algorithms for obtaining a sample for cancer surgery patients are limited to 14 types of cancer. … to the Cancer Care Survey (cancer care team supports patients in managing the effects of their cancer … Cancer Care Survey?

53. New AHRQ Report Compares Early Stage Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Approaches | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2023 - New AHRQ Report Compares Early Stage Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Approaches New AHRQ Report … Compares Early Stage Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Approaches (PDF, 470 KB) Source: AHRQ, Effective … Health Care Program Comparative Effectiveness Review #259: Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer

54. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreenref.html
    October 01, 2018 - Pennsylvania cancer incidence and mortality, 2006. … Cancer Control Program; 2009.   … How to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in practice. Cancer 2007;57(6):354-66.   … Cancer Statistics Working Group. … Participation in colorectal cancer screening: a review. J Natl Cancer Inst 1997;89:1406-22.  

55. 1. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests 1. … Statistics (USCS) data, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the "second leading cancer killer" in the United … States among cancers affecting both men and women. … It is also one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. … However, many colorectal cancers are not found early due to low screening rates.  

56. Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety: July Meeting Summary (pdf file)
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    November 03, 2023 - Office of Patient Safety and Clinical Quality NIH/NCI National Institutes of Health/National Cancer … , advanced breast cancer, neurologic conditions such as Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, … Alzheimer’s, or neuroendocrine tumors, CMS needs to eliminate or contemporize their hospital- based … NIH/NCI/ Health Systems and Interventions Research Branch • Telehealth in Cancer Care o Since … the issuance of NCI’s Notice of Special Interest on Telehealth in Cancer Care, two awards have been

57. IV. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - Cancer 2008;113(2):276-85.   Harris DM, Borsky AE. … CA Cancer J Clin 2008;58(3):130-60. … How to increase colorectal cancer screening rates in practice. Cancer 2007;57(6):354-66.   … Cancer Statistics Working Group. … Participation in colorectal cancer screening: a review. J Natl Cancer Inst 1997;89:1406-22.  

58. Table 1: Evidence for Having an ALARA Policy Specific to Imaging Children (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0243-section5.pdf
    December 18, 2014 - American College of Radiology (ACR) Statement on recent studies regarding CT scans and increased cancer … Accessed December 18, 2014 Recommendation The National Cancer Institute has proposed that “although … III National Cancer Institute 2012, Radiation risks and pediatric computed tomography (CT): A guide … and scan type and estimated that approximately 29,000 (95% UL [upper limit], 15,000-45,000) future cancers … risk in the context of III Berrington de González A, Mahesh M, Kim DP et al., Projected cancer risks

59. Disseminating Breast Cancer Prevention to African American Women (pdf file)
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    December 19, 2014 - Disseminating Breast Cancer Prevention to African American Women Research to Help Underserved Populations … Adaptation and Dissemination of AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Research Products Disseminating Breast Cancer … Description This study evaluated a community-based approach to disseminating information about breast cancer … prevention on psychological and behavioral outcomes including: knowledge of breast cancer risk factors … Study Population African American Women Health Condition Addressed Cancer Dissemination Tool and

60. 2.c-1 Academic Detailing Booster Letter | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention 2.c-1 Academic Detailing Booster … Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer … risk for developing colorectal cancer should use one of the screening tests below. … The tests that are designed to find both early cancer and polyps are preferred. … There may be considerations that support colorectal cancer screening in an individual patient.