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1161. Dispostion of Comments Report for Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hepatitis-c-screening_disposition-comments.pdf
      November 27, 2012 - While the document thoroughly addresses specific questions, the overall conclusions must consider the … This report makes no conclusions about whether screening is warranted or not; it simply summarizes … The key questions were well delineated and evidence presented well. the conclusions were appropriate … The conclusions can clearly be used by providers in discussions with patients that fit the inclusion … The evidence tables are in general clear and conclusions valid and well presented.

1162. Computerized Definitions Showed High Positive Predictive Values for Identifying Reasons for Hospitalizations in a Medicaid Population with Rheumatoid Arthritis (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rheumatoid-arthritis-hospitalizations_research.pdf
      October 01, 2008 - The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the authors, who are responsible for its … contents; the findings and conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ.

1163. Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An Update Review (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-executive-170505.pdf
      May 01, 2017 - The TEP for the surveillance process uniformly advised us that the conclusions of the 2007 report for … However, the findings and conclusions are those of the authors, who are responsible for the contents … • Evidence was insufficient to draw conclusions regarding outcomes at shorter or longer times. … – Evidence was insufficient to draw conclusions about medium-term effects of aerobic exercise on … – Evidence was insufficient to draw conclusions on effects of long-term aerobic exercise on pain

1164. Heart-Failure-Transition-Care Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/heart-failure-transition-care_executive.pdf
      May 01, 2014 - Within categories, evidence was insufficient to draw definitive conclusions about whether specific … In particular, as described above, direct evidence was insufficient to permit us to draw conclusions … Evidence was insufficient to draw any definitive conclusions about 16 whether any transitional … The SOE for these conclusions was high for the readmission measures and moderate for mortality. … Chapter 12: Interpreting results and drawing conclusions. In: Higgins JPT, Green ST, eds.

1165. Layout 1 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoarthritis-pain_executive.pdf
      October 01, 2011 - report on analgesics for osteoarthritis based on an assessment of the number of potentially outdated conclusions … Reliable conclusions about the comparative safety of nonselective, partially selective, and COX-2 selective

1166. Template for Draft Reports (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoarthritis-knee-future_research.pdf
      February 01, 2013 - The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its … contents; the findings and conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. … The authors also identified gaps in evidence limiting their ability to draw definitive conclusions. … Evidence was insufficient to draw conclusions about the most effective activities (aerobic, strength … ES-9 Conclusions Addressing research needs identified in this FRN project will help to create

1167. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN): Current State of the Evidence on Contrast Media and Prevention of CIN (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nephropathy-contrast-induced_clinician.pdf
      August 01, 2016 - Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN): Current State of the Evidence on Contrast Media and Prevention of CIN e Conclusions … Conclusions (Continued) The evidence is insufficient to determine if outcomes other than CIN differ

1168. Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Interventions for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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      August 01, 2016 - Mental Health Conditions Disruptive Behavior Disorders Conclusions Psychosocial interventions can … the effectiveness of child-only psychosocial interventions was too limited to permit meaningful conclusions

1169. Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_clinician.pdf
      January 01, 2016 - . (���) All other treatment comparisons Evidence is insufficient to permit conclusions about the … stereotactic body radiation therapy, and high-intensity focused ultrasound) compared in this review. (���) Conclusions

1170. Alcohol-Misuse-Drug-Therapy Clinician (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_clinician.pdf
      February 01, 2016 - Conclusions There was moderate-strength evidence that acamprosate and oral naltrexone improve alcohol … Therefore, conclusions about the effects of medications when used in combination with specific psychosocial

1171. Disposition of Comments for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/blood-clots-hip-knee-surgery_disposition-comments.pdf
      March 01, 2012 - However, I have major reservations with the conclusions derived from this information. … After reading this text, it appears to me that the major conclusions should be; --at this time, there … If it is negative, please be more clear in the conclusions. … The conclusions regarding Question 6 should be reviewed. … Overall I concur with the conclusions and most could be used to make practice decisions with three

1172. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-cancer-medications_disposition-comments.pdf
      March 10, 2010 - described further in the review” has been added where they are first discussed for key question 1 conclusions … This is discussed in the results and conclusions sections, and is now included as an area for more research … A major problem here and throughout the analysis is the absence of conclusions about efficacy in premenopausal … The second bullet point in the conclusions for key question 3 indicates that tamoxifen reduces breast … You really need to be clear about who you are able to draw conclusions about.

1173. Assessing Applicability (ppt file)
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      January 01, 2009 - a systematic review is applicable to relevant populations under real-world practice conditions, the conclusions … a systematic review is applicable to relevant populations under realistic practice conditions, the conclusions … of a Body of Evidence From Individual Studies Describe the limitations of aggregate evidence in the conclusions … studies so that they can synthesize and describe applicability concerns or limitations accurately in the conclusions … = angiotensin-converting enzyme; NYHA = New York Heart Association Comparison Strength of Evidence Conclusions

1174. Disposition of Comments Report for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pressure-ulcer-prevention_disposition-comments.pdf
      May 08, 2013 - It’s not clear that the conclusions can be used to inform policy and practice but that is because of … However, conclusions were unchanged when analyses were restricted to trials conducted more recently … It’s not clear that the conclusions can be used to inform policy and practice but that is because of … They were both rated poor-quality and did not change conclusions of the review. … One of the principal conclusions concerns the effectiveness of LAL surfaces which appears in the conclusions

1175. Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An Update Review (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-disposition.pdf
      May 04, 2017 - have tried, through several iterations, to make the table more user friendly by reorganizing the conclusions … I felt that the report generally offered balanced and clinically relevant conclusions. … results and show which outcomes are based on pooled results in the summary table, findings, and conclusions … I don't believe many of the conclusions are relevant to policy or practice decisions for the reasons … TEP Reviewer #5 Clarity and Usability The conclusions are not surprising for this disease area

1176. Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An Update Review (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-disposition-archived.pdf
      May 04, 2017 - have tried, through several iterations, to make the table more user friendly by reorganizing the conclusions … I felt that the report generally offered balanced and clinically relevant conclusions. … results and show which outcomes are based on pooled results in the summary table, findings, and conclusions … I don't believe many of the conclusions are relevant to policy or practice decisions for the reasons … TEP Reviewer #5 Clarity and Usability The conclusions are not surprising for this disease area

1177. Bladder-Cancer-Non-Muscle-Invasive Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_executive.pdf
      October 01, 2015 - numbers of studies with imprecise estimates and methodological shortcomings, precluding reliable conclusions … numbers of studies with imprecise estimates and methodological shortcomings, precluding reliable conclusions … There were too few head- to-head comparisons of other urinary biomarkers to reach firm conclusions regarding … duration of instillations; and other factors (e.g., the BCG strain), making it difficult to reach conclusions … Conclusions Urinary biomarkers are falsely negative in a substantial proportion of patients with bladder

1178. Emerging MRI Technologies for Imaging Musculoskeletal Disorders under Loading Stress (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/musculoskeletal-disorders-imaging_disposition-comments.pdf
      November 01, 2011 - addressed is important to describe in order to better understand (and lead to) the "implications and conclusions … Jamie Phelan Summary and Implications Very much agreeable with the conclusions made by the draft … However, the authors of this review appear to have extensively searched for data, and made educated conclusions … Peer Reviewer 3 General (Clarity and Usability) There are statements made in the summary and conclusions

1179. Disposition of Comment Report for Wireless Motility Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for Evaluating Gastroparesis and Constipation (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/wireless-motility-capsule_disposition-comments.pdf
      May 20, 2013 - TEP 1 Clarity and usability I would expand the conclusions and hence potential policy implications … While the conclusions are reasonable the statement that WMC is similar to current modalities is not, … However, we felt that the conclusions were valid based on the evidence presented and the strength of … TEP 5 Clarity and usability I feel the conclusions (ES-22) are generous for gastroparesis. … Thus, we have a hard time making the same conclusions or suggestions based on the current evidence.

1180. Disposition of Comments for CER 175 Total Worker Health (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/worker-health_disposition-comments.pdf
      May 31, 2016 - The authors also correctly point out that literature reviews may come to different conclusions because … However, our methods do limit our SOE conclusions to studies that had a concurrent control group. … We do note that our conclusions related to smoking outcomes are applicable to blue-collar manufacturing … It is not entirely clear from the conclusions that it could help either one, that these programs would … The main points are reported very clearly and the conclusions are definitely relevant to policy decisions