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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/sleep-apnea_research-protocol.pdf
March 15, 2010 - large amount of clinical uncertainty surrounding this condition, including
inconsistencies in the definition … Definition of Terms
All terms requiring definition have been addressed in the background and objectives
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-anemia_executive.pdf
May 01, 2006 - b Studies usually did not provide a detailed definition of
thromboembolic events; those that did included … To interpret changes in anemia-specific quality of
life measures, a clear, empirically based definition
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/alcohol-pharma-final-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2023 - The current definition used for diagnosis of AUD is from the
DSM-5.5 The inclusion criteria for severity … Definitions of unhealthy alcohol use (sometimes previously referred to as alcohol
misuse)
Term Definition … Continuing to drink even though it was causing trouble with family and friends.
2
Term Definition … Definition of Terms
See Table 1.
VII. … Definition of Terms
VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments
VIII. Review of Key Questions
IX.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/carman-presentation.pdf
May 29, 2025 - discuss, how this framework and
the
roadmap
can
guide specific interventions.
2
Our definition … We developed
this definition
drawing on
a number of other definitions, but with
the aim
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-protocol.pdf
July 10, 2018 - Definition of Terms
Important terms will be added as needed.
VI. … Operational definition of PTSD (i.e., score or cutoff required for inclusion); DSM or
ICD with version … Definition of treatment completion and/or adherence
z. … Definition of Terms
VI. Summary of Protocol Amendments
VII. Technical Experts
VIII.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ptsd-protocol.pdf
July 10, 2018 - Definition of Terms
Important terms will be added as needed.
VI. … Operational definition of PTSD (i.e., score or cutoff required for inclusion); DSM or
ICD with version … Definition of treatment completion and/or adherence
z. … Definition of Terms
VI. Summary of Protocol Amendments
VII. Technical Experts
VIII.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoporosis-bone-fracture_research-protocol.pdf
May 14, 2010 - Assessment of long-term
effects will be based on the consensus definition of “long-term” in studies … regarding the effect of length of
treatment and monitoring frequency on treatment outcomes (as well as the definition … Definition of Terms
The clinical definition of osteoporosis is based either on clinical evidence of
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cystic-fibrosis-hgh_research-protocol.pdf
August 22, 2008 - Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review
Definition and Prevalence of Cystic Fibrosis … Three Summary Ratings of Quality of Individual Studies
Quality Rating Definition
Good (low risk of … Definition of Terms
Not applicable.
VII. … Project Title: Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
Definition
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nppv-respiratory-failure_research-protocol.pdf
April 21, 2011 - Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review
Definition of Respiratory Failure
Acute … hallmark of acute respiratory failure is the inability to maintain gas exchange, no
universally accepted definition … For the purposes of this document, we favor a more inclusive definition of acute
respiratory failure … Definition of Terms
Abbreviations and acronyms used are:
ACPE acute cardiogenic pulmonary
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/future-research-prioritization-methods_research.pdf
January 01, 2013 - comparative effectiveness research and draft prioritization
criteria for making research selections.5 The definition … for comparative effectiveness research:
o Included within statutory limits of Recovery Act and FCC definition … methods for
identifying and prioritizing evidence needs.11 One of the steps in this process is the definition … AHRQ = Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; EHC = Effective Health Care
7
FRNs, by definition
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/study-design-classification_research.pdf
December 01, 2010 - Within a systematic review, definition of specific study designs can help guide
inclusion, assess the … While there is a precedent for this definition
(http://www.epoc.cochrane.org/Files/Website/Reviewer% … Alternatively, they would work through the flow diagram to a design
endpoint, check the definition to … In
addition, the term “cohort” was considered problematic, despite the fact that a definition had
been … Case series are useful for hypothesis
generation, improved case definition, or detection of rare adverse
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tonsillectomy-disposition-170415.pdf
January 17, 2017 - SDB is a clinical definition that includes a
spectrum of disorders from snoring to severe OSA. … We agree that this concept lacks a consistent
definition. … TEP reviewer #3 Introduction I would recommend the authors add a definition of
SDB and OSA. … We have added a definition of OSA, but we do
not use the term SDB in the report. … The definition is
arbitrary and somewhat restrictive, and not used
generally.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-updates_methods.pdf
July 01, 2011 - This paper outlines considerations for updating CERs by providing the following:
o a definition of … Definition of Update
The term “to update” means “to extend up to the present time” or “to include the … latest
information.”
8
Moher and Tsertsvadze proposed a formal definition of update for SRs to mean … We believe
this definition is appropriate given the purpose of CERs, and it is in keeping with the … Cochrane
Collaboration‟s definition.
4,10
The authors explain that a feature of an updated review
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asd-interventions-disposition.pdf
May 26, 2017 - TEP
Reviewer #1
Introduction The introduction is quite clear in terms of definition of autism spectrum … The statement "the field lacks consensus on a definition of sensory-
focused approach" is not accurate … Public
Reviewer #1
(Roseann
Schaaf)
Introduction Your definition of "sensory integration-based interventions … The
same group repeating the same protocol in potentially overlapping
samples seems to be the definition … included included RCTs and CCTs; ”single subject
studies” were only included if they also met the definition
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-5-protocol-update-2023.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Definition of Terms
Not applicable.
VII. … Operational definition of PTSD (i.e., score or cutoff required for inclusion)
18. … Definition of treatment completion and/or adherence
11. … Outcome definition
3. Method for Handling Missing Data
4. Analysis Type
5.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prehospital-airway-management-protocol.pdf
December 20, 2019 - Definition of Terms
Not applicable.
VII. … Definition of Terms
VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments
VIII. Review of Key Questions
IX.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hemorrhage-postpartum_clinician.pdf
July 01, 2016 - Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Current State of the Evidence
Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage:
Current State of the Evidence
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review evaluating the evidence regarding the potential benefits and harms of medical and/or
surgical strategies used to man…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/musculoskeletal-disorders-imaging_disposition-comments.pdf
November 01, 2011 - There needs to either be a description/definition of the categories
and circles in the "Definitions' … [sic]
As described above, by the very nature the
Technical Brief, a strict definition of Populations … discussed in response to relevant comments
above, by the very nature the Technical Brief, a
strict definition … Reviewer #1 Figures Figure 3 is a Venn diagram: each zone A-G should have caption and
description/definition … An explicit definition is not apparent.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medication-therapy-management_research-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Eleven national
pharmacy organizations developed a consensus definition of MTM as “a distinct service … plan, and personal medication list.7 The service-level expectations of a CMR
align closely with the definition … disease-management, case-
management, and self-management intervention studies by applying stringent intervention-
definition … Definition of medication therapy management: development of professionwide
consensus. … Definition of Terms
Not applicable.
VII.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/health-information-exchange-disposition-160504.pdf
December 15, 2015 - We have clarified our definition of HIE,
which is aligned with the one used by
ONC. … Point to point exchange of
information would fit the definition for
directed exchange. … And while we did
include consumer-mediated exchange
in our definition, we did not find any
studies … Our review on international studies
shows there is less precision on the
definition on HIE than in … The ONC definition of HIE focuses more
on functionality than architecture.