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21. Towards a Framework for Communicating Confidence in Methodological Recommendations for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2013 - R3 advises on the choice between random effects and equal (“fixed”) effects modeling for studies of … Consequently, if the optimal choice is not among them, it will not be selected. … These two examples provide the full choice sets considered by those making the recommendations. … The choice of the metric is arbitrary but motivated. … Funnel plots for detecting bias in meta-analysis: guidelines on choice of axis.

22. A Randomized Trial of Epidural Glucocorticoid Injections for Spinal Stenosis: A Brief Summary of Findings for Clinicians (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2016 - Lum- bar epidural injections were performed under fluoroscopic guidance; the choice of an interlaminar … the trial cannot be used to directly compare interlaminar and transforaminal injec- tions, as the choice … specific glucocorticoids (triamcinolone, dexamethasone, beta- methasone, or methylprednisolone), as the choice

23. Brooks_ECCS2012 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - Is it the right  choice for me?” … should learn  about  prostate cancer and testing,  then  decide if testing  is the right  choice

24. Integrating Stakeholder Preferences in Comparative Effectiveness Research: Potential Uses of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Techniques (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/mcda_webinar_transcript2.pdf
    August 27, 2012 - Here is a choice experiment. This approach was originally developed for market research. … It’s based on the idea that we can desegregate objects of choice into compounded parts. … The total value of the choice alternative depends on the values of these component features. … We derived these numbers from a series of choice questions. … You have to value different options and in conjoint analysis you use choice modeling.

25. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2011 - VTE prophylaxis is uncertain or patients in whom there is decisional uncertainty about the optimal choice … There is clinical uncertainty about the optimal choice of VTE prophylaxis in this patient population … Similarly, the optimal choice and dosing regimens for patients who are underweight (body mass index … The optimal treatment choice and dosing strategy for thromboprophylaxis for patients with CKD remains … There was uncertainty around the optimal choice of agent for pharmacologic therapy, the timing of its

26. Mittman_Respondent_Elwyn 3 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2009 -  variations  in  the  nature  of  phenomena  influence  research  goals  and  choice

27. Community Forum Deliberative Methods Demonstration: Evaluating Effectiveness and Eliciting Public Views on Use of Evidence--Executive Summary (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2013 - The public’s core values of individual freedom and personal choice were tempered in varying degrees … and negative reactions to any boundaries on decisionmaking that restrict rather than support choice … Also, participants often explicitly stated that individual freedom of choice was a core value. … • Evidence of economic harm was also a persuasive factor in restricting choice. … • Even though participants generally perceived government interventions that would restrict choice

28. Methods Research Report: Pilot To Promote Entry of Structured Data Into SRDR (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2019 - Specific features/aspects that motivated the choice of software tools/programs that were primarily used … Specific features/aspects that motivated the choice of software tools/programs that were primarily used … ● For multiple-choice type questions, the text entered into the individual study-specific cells in … The names of the imported extraction form sections are the choice of the user importing the project. … The names of the imported extraction form sections are the choice of the user importing the project.

29. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 245: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2021 - It includes no discussion of the choice made by many women to “go flat” with cosmetic surgery to make … The scope of this systematic review addresses the choice of reconstructive surgery procedures and … not the choice of whether or not to undergo reconstruction. … The choice of lumpectomy versus mastectomy is beyond the scope of the current systematic review.

30. Methods-Balancing-Harms-Benefits Research-2012 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - The choice of a particular approach depends on the decisionmaking context, the quality and quantity … For example, when trial investigators select outcomes, they implicitly make a choice that reflects … The choice of a particular approach has implications for: (1) the type of evidence (e.g., randomized … The choice of a particular approach depends on the decision to be informed, the available data, and … Vignette studies of medical choice and judgment to study caregivers' medical decision behaviour:

31. Continuous-Outcomes-Quantitative-Synthesis Methods (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2011 - The choice of effect measure is determined primarily by the scale of the available data: Investigators … This section and the next focus on different estimates of mean difference and choice of estimates for … Choice of Estimate for Mean Difference and Baseline Imbalance For an adequately randomized RCT, on … When there is little or no baseline imbalance, we recommend the following for the choice of estimates … For the choice of estimates for mean difference for each study, we recommend: 1.

32. CER 19 Update Core Needle_Open Surgical Biopsy Breast Lesions NSD FINAL (pdf file)
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    December 19, 2012 - costs, availability of qualified pathologist interpretations, and other factors that may influence choice

33. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2009 - The review also examines issues related to clinical effectiveness, such as patient choice, concordance … What is the evidence that harms or secondary potential benefits listed above affect treatment choice, … Treatment choice, concordance, adherence, and persistence to treatment with tamoxifen citrate, raloxifene … • Studies of treatment choice and concordance for raloxifene and tibolone for breast cancer risk reduction

34. Methods Research Report: Performance and Usability of Machine Learning for Screening in Systematic Reviews (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - as their second choice. … 13 choice, and 13 percent as their last choice. … Abstrackr [first choice, second choice, or third choice] b. … DistillerSR [first choice, second choice, or third choice] c. … RobotAnalyst [first choice, second choice, or third choice] 8.

35. Comparative Effectiveness of Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive Behavior in Psychiatric Patients in Acute Care Settings (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - vs. seclusion as first choice (RR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.34 to 0.79), p<0.00152 Seclusion hours 659 … vs. seclusion as first choice (998 vs. 2,098), no statistical testing reported52 Seclusion duration … vs. seclusion as first choice (RR, 1.44; 95% CI, 0.38 to 5.36).52 Coercive incident rateb 659 … seclusion as first choice options (RR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.67 to 1.35).52 Duration in restraints 200 … Only one study compared an alternative strategy (first choice involuntary medication) directly with

36. Topic 0438 Risk stratification and CAD NSD FINAL_SJ-2 (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2025 - These tests are widely used, but the choice of NIT differs widely by clinician preference, availability

37. Dia 1 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2011 - complete decision space. 6 Conjoint analysis  Each participant receives N choice

38. Slide 1 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cf_deliberativemethodswebinar_facilitation.pdf
    May 29, 2025 - Slide 1 Facilitation Jyoti Gupta, MPH, Senior Public Engagement Associate Public Agenda 1 Promising Practices for Effective Facilitation An effective facilitator… • Remains impartial about the subject • Models cooperative attitudes and skills • Does not take on an “expert” role • Keep…

39. Knowledge Brief #1 Public Deliberation on Health Topics (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2013 - The panel’s deliberations generated several core values, such as “universal access,” “choice,” and “ … cases, the deliberative topic may have explicitly named the values in conflict, such as “freedom of choice … In some instances, core values, such as equity and freedom of choice, were pitted against one another

40. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 276: Diagnosis and Managment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders in Children (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-disposition-comments.pdf
    December 06, 2024 - • Multiple peer reviewers raised concerns about our choice to conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA … • Several reviewers raised concerns regarding our choice to combine studies evaluating additional