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341. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hypothyroidism-hyperthyroidism-screening-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     March 11, 2010 - This uncertainty impacts the decision-making for clinicians who are considering treatments for subclinical … Screening interventions • : Serum TSH, with testing of serum free T4 and/or T3 if TSH is outside the decision … Full-text articles of included abstracts were then dual reviewed for a final inclusion decision. … Subclinical hypothyroidism: A TSH above the decision threshold with free T4 and free T3 levels within … A TSH below the decision threshold with free T4 and free T3 levels within the accepted range.

342. Prioritization and Selection of Harms for Inclusion in Systematic Reviews (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2018 - �To be useful to decision makers, an evidence synthesis of a medical intervention should assess the balance … Identify Harms that are of Greatest Importance (I) • EPC reviews should assess harms most important to decision-makers … However, EPC reviews should include all the harms judged to be of greatest importance to decision-makers … From the perspective of a decision-making framework, a harm may be considered “important” if the probability … as a benefit or harm may depend on the intended effect of the treatment and the perspective of the decision

343. Disposition of Comments for Imaging Tests for the Staging of Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
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     November 20, 2014 - Although these biomarkers may not directly affect TNM staging, they do affect clinical decision making … changed the wording of the sentence to indicate the biomarkers and clinical assessment are used in decision … After this decision was made, we also used subjective judgment after studying the data—examining the … Although the decision to exclude this study appears correct, in our opinion the study deserves more … Additionally, as the science of cancer staging progresses, diagnostic imaging may inform decision-making

344. Disposition of Comments_Blood-Based Tests for Multiple Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     May 14, 2025 - I can't see discussion about this theshold decision in 2.2.1 and think that detail would be helpful … We include mention of informed and shared decision making in Section 4.5.2 Future Research Needs. … It will be up to decision makers to decide whether to adopt MCSTs. … While the decision to undergo treatment is driven by the presence of disease, the decision for a healthy … The decision by DHA/TRICARE, including their related data review determining compelling Galleri evidence

345. Screening and Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2020 - Summary The choice of specific 'key outcomes' (different from 2008 report) and especially the post-hoc decision … shoulder dystocia and macrosomia should be discussed further by authors (page ES-8, lines 41 to 43) The decision … The post-hoc decision we made was to grade these outcomes. … acknowledged; for example, the authors note that foreknowledge of the existence of GDM might influence decision … The decision to limit the review to randomized controlled trials and cohort studies is stated but the

346. S29 (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2007 - ensuring that the fiscal impact of a CRT be budget neutral, and that researchers educate stakeholders and decision-makers … and an- other said, “The clear value of the cluster-randomized trial is that it’s an organizational decision—it … Effect of a decision aid on knowledge and treatment decision making for breast cancer surgery: a randomized

347. Slide 1
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     January 01, 2013 - Slide 1 Study Size Planning for Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) www.ahrq.gov Study Size Planning for Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research This slide set is based on a user guide titled Developing a Protocol for Observation…

348. Study Eligibility Criteria (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2000 - This decision was based on expert opinion and the size and scope of the literature.

349. Disposition of Comments for Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: An Update of a 2008 Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     December 16, 2014 - We have also noted that the American Urological Association [AUA]) currently advocates shared decision … Based on this premise, we made the decision to report all outcomes in our major findings table but … The report is probably more relevant to policy makers and less to clinical decision-makers because … The report sets up a null hypothesis when reading its intent now or in the future to direct decision … And while the conclusions are true that there remains little evidence to help in decision making for

350. GRADING THE STRENGTH OF A BODY OF EVIDENCE (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2013 - Explicitly document decision rules used for combining domains into the overall SOE grade in the review … This decision contrasts with the Institute of Medicine recommendation in favor of assessing each outcome … However, when a decision is complex or may appear counterintuitive, EPCs should explain it in the text … Using evidence reports: progress and challenges in evidence-based decision making. … Make a final decision about the risk assessment based on judgments about the effect of reporting bias

351. Disposition of Comments Report for Evidence Report/Technology Assessment No. 214 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/smoking-pregnancy-infants_disposition-comments.pdf
     February 25, 2014 - Rather the decision about sample size should be based on the purpose of the review and the methods … For this particular review the team deliberated on a minimum sample size and vetted the decision to … This decision is supported by EPC Methodology (see: Viswanathan M, Ansari MT, Berkman ND, et al. … The authors should have justified this decision with reference to quality of measurement studies among … When studies included more than one primary intervention, we made the methodological decision to group

352. Meeting Summary (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2011 - Agency to develop and disseminate evidence-based information to patients, clinicians, and other decision-makers … Community Forum Page | 2 greatest interest to them, and how patients access and apply evidence to decision … encouraged to ask questions up front about what will be expected of them so that they can make an informed decision

353. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hepatitis-c-screening_research-protocol.pdf
     October 20, 2011 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: October 20, 2011 1 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Screening for Hepatitis C I. Background and Objectives Objective The stated…

354. Stakeholder-Engagement-Benefits White-Paper (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2014 - Program defines a “stakeholder” as a person or group with a vested interest in a particular clinical decision … and the evidence that supports that decision, including: • Patients, caregivers, and patient advocacy … Ensure research is relevant to people, improve the legitimacy of the decision-making process. … COCHRANE Horey, 20101 New Zealand S/h engagement was beneficial throughout the process, from decision … choose research topics they are interested in, help identify missed literature, identify the most decision

355. CER 217 Disposition of Comments: Management of Infertility (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-217-management-of-infertility-comments.pdf
     May 14, 2019 - (Page 13) The decision to limit to PCOS rather than other ovulatory disorders was made in consultation … We agree with the importance of this point and we have highlighted the importance of this decision … This in my opinion would be a poor policy or practice decision. … Moderately relevant for policy and decision making - LOD has fallen out of favor with the increased … This is highly relevant from both policy and decision making, especially for older women.

356. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program Annual Report 2023 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-year-in-review-2023.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - AHRQ Rapid Responses Inform CMS Coverage Decision for Dental Care EPC Report: Efficacy of Dental Services … Parent perceptions and decision making about treatments for epilepsy: a qualitative evidence synthesis … Making Healthcare Safer IV: Computerized Clinical Decision Support To Prevent Medication Errors and … Revolutionizing Healthcare: Digital Innovations and Complex Decision-Making.

357. Supporting Shared Decisions When Clinical Evidence Is Low (Session III) | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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358. Adverse Events Associated with COVID-19 Pharmaceutical Treatments (pdf file)
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     December 23, 2023 - abbreviated methods to provide an assessment of evidence in a compressed timeframe to inform the end-user’s decision

359. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 48_Use of Life Cycle Assessment in the Healthcare Industry: Environmental Impacts and Emissions Associated With Products, Processes and Waste (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/lifecycle-assessment-disposition-comments.pdf
     November 20, 2024 - Environmental engineers and industrial ecologists focus on providing data for decision makers to weigh … The statement has been revised to reflect the few examples provided from the broader context of decision … The emphasis on comparative analysis to facilitate decision-making is particularly commendable. … Those data can then be used as inputs for decision makers to apply an institution's or society's values … The section has been revised to reflect the need for consideration of all factors in decision making

360. Disposition of Comments Report for Procalcitonin-Guides Antibiotic Therapy (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer78_procalcitonin_disposition_20121210.pdf
     October 05, 2012 - Both PCT and antibiotic algorithms are only guides to clinical decision making which are individualized … It now reads: We anticipated that the decision to incorporate formal data synthesis into this evidence … Similarly we also anticipated that the decision to pool studies would be based if there were sufficient … target populations and settings are generalizable and the results have immediate meaning for clinical decision … It was a good decision to organize the results of the final draft CER based on the five patient populations