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21. Ch 6-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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    October 30, 2012 - Development of clear and objective outcome definitions that correspond to the nature of the hypothesized … Definitions of Clinical Outcomes Temporal Aspects The nature of the disease state to be treated, the … They conducted analyses to demonstrate that varying definitions of 76 Developing an Observational … Not only can varying definitions of composite endpoints such as MACE lead to substantially different … o Provide clear and relevant definitions of cost or health resource utilization outcomes.

22. Ch 11-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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    January 03, 2012 - (modifying exposure/outcome/confounder definitions), study design (changing or augmenting the data … Sensitivity Analysis Outcome Definitions The association between exposure and outcome can also be … assessed under different definitions of the outcome. … The analysis can be repeated using these different definitions of the outcome, which may shed light … Covariate Definitions Covariate definitions can also be modified to assess how well they address confounding

23. Research White Paper: Outcome Measure Harmonization and Data Infrastructure for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Depression (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2020 - First, some clarifications were necessary to make the harmonized definitions operational. … The purpose of the standardized definitions is to enable the measures to be extracted consistently from … Some clarifications were necessary to make the harmonized definitions operational 2. … Harmonized Outcome Measure Definition Clarifications Review of the standardized definitions by each … While the measure definitions allow for use of other instruments provided a crosswalk is available,

24. Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2016 - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. reVITALize Obstetric Data Definitions. … www.acog.org/About- ACOG/ACOG-Departments/Patient-Safety-and-Quality-Improvement/ reVITALize-Obstetric-Data-Definitions … www.acog.org/About-ACOG/ACOG-Departments/Patient-Safety-and-Quality-Improvement/reVITALize-Obstetric-Data-Definitions … strength of evidence Gaps in Knowledge and Limitations of the Evidence Base �� Consensus about the definitions

25. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 25 Disparities within Serious Mental Illness (pdf file)
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    May 26, 2016 - However SMI, access to care, and disparities definitions are not well operationalized. … The various definitions of these concepts are needed in order for this report to be comprehensive and … It is recommended that the report also include more recent definitions of SMI published by the National … A table that summarizes the various definitions would be helpful, along with a rationale and summary … of which definitions were used for the purposes of the scientific review.

26. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 44: Measuring Primary Healthcare Spending (pdf file)
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    May 17, 2024 - We revised the text to clarify the definitions around the two major types of payments that are … While it is true that variation in definitions and measurement approaches across states and over time … We concur that the variation in definitions and measurement approaches across states and over time … to account for state- specific goals and statutory considerations, and to refine their definitions … The variation in definitions across all the different studies is striking and the report does a good

27. Slide 1
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    January 01, 2013 - One of the important factors associated with medication switching when creating exposure definitions … For time-based, event-based, and exposure-based cohort definitions, the bias in the rate ratio that arises … Conclusion Conclusion In this presentation, we have introduced many issues to consider in creating definitions … when possible If there are no validation studies to define the exposure of interest, use measures and definitions … have been most commonly reported in the literature to facilitate comparison of results Alternative definitions

28. Intergrated and Comprehensive Pain Management Programs: Effectiveness and Harms: Evidence Summary (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2021 - Given the lack of consensus in terminology and program definitions for pain management, we defined two … Other multimodal programs that did not meet our definitions for IPMPs or CPMPs (i.e., they did not include … Strengths and Limitations We established internal operational definitions for IPMP and CPMP a priori

29. Improving Rural Health Through Telehealth-Guided Provider-to-Provider Communication (pdf file)
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    December 26, 2022 - • Scope and definitions. … Several reviewers requested additional information on the scope (limited to rural) and the definitions … have added details to the introduction and methods to clarify the scope as well as our operational definitions

30. Disposition of Comments Report for CER 226: Labor Dystocia (pdf file)
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    May 14, 2020 - , as discussed below, there have been substantial changes in practice since these “traditional” definitions … clarified in the introduction that the report addresses (1) issues related to diagnosis, including definitions … Definitions are appropriate. Thank you. … No response needed Methods TEP Reviewer #3 Definitions/diagnostic criteria are appropriate Thank you … Although we allowed various definitions of high and low dose oxytocin we have not changed the scope

31. Ch 4-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2010 - Induction and Latent Periods In creating exposure definitions, it is also important to consider the … One of the important factors associated with medication switching when creating exposure definitions … Cumulative dose exposure definitions can be used to explore a dose-response relationship between the … For time- based, event-based, and exposure-based cohort definitions, the bias in the rate ratio that … Alternative definitions could be developed and used in addition to a “commonly used” definition for

32. Evidence-based Practice Center Technical Brief Protocol (pdf file)
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    July 28, 2010 - Review/comment on definitions/examples of each of 4 MPP components 16. … Multidisciplinary Pain Programs – Components, Definitions, and Structure/Process Variables C. … Multidisciplinary Pain Programs – Components, Definitions, Structure/Process Variables Study MPP1 … : Components and Definitions MPP2 Components and Definitions Comparison Treatment 1 Components … and Definitions Comparison Treatment 2 Components and Definitions Structure and Process Variables

33. AHRQ Slide Template 2009 (ppt file)
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    January 01, 2009 - It may be useful to record different definitions of “outcome” and consult with content experts before … Data Elements: Outcome (II) Apart from outcome definitions, quantitative data are needed for meta-analysis … Again, one may have to use operational definitions for some of these items. … Always Provide Instructions Provide “operational definitions” (instructions) indicating exactly what … Make sure that all data extractors understand the operational definitions the same way.

34. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review 255: Transitions of Care From Pediatric to Adult Services for Children With Special Healthcare Needs (pdf file)
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    May 31, 2022 - Likewise, the inclusion and exclusion criteria and definitions were set a priori after input from a … Providing examples of definitions is meant as a way to demonstrate the range of information included … This chapter reports on definitions of outcomes evaluated in studies included as part of KQ 1-3. … We now state: This review of definitions of healthcare transition intervention outcomes is not meant … This chapter reports on definitions of outcomes evaluated in studies included as part of KQ 1-3.

35. Work Plan for Methods Research on (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2010 - • Unambiguous nomenclature and decision rules/definitions (if applicable). … While we provided a glossary in an attempt to offer standard definitions and clarity in terminology, … Users of the algorithm need to use standardized definitions of study designs and design features. … Research paper Shadish et al. 200059 No algorithm or definitions Systematic review Cummings and … In retrospect, we found there was some ambiguity and inconsistency in terms and definitions.

36. Disposition of Comments: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 232_Interventions for Breathlessness in Patients With Advanced Cancer (pdf file)
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    November 19, 2020 - I think we need to be more transparent regarding definitions used. … We have ensured this is called out and have expanded the definitions section. … have included these definitions here. … We have now included this in the definitions section as well. d. … We have now included this in the definitions section as well. d.

37. Slide 1
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    January 01, 2013 - PMID: 20831627. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/208316277 Validity of key data definitions Assess … Creating best definitions of key variables often requires involvement of clinicians. … Creating the best definitions for key variables may require the involvement of knowledgeable clinicians … In this situation, common protocols, data definitions, and programming are developed for several data … As with data pooling, the differences in definitions and use of terminology requires that there be careful

38. Appendix K Rapid Evidence Review Treatments for Clostridium difficile Colitis (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2018 - Definitions of Disease Severity by Guideline ........................................................ … Listed in Appendix K-A are definitions of severity by guideline for those that provided a definition … Definitions of Disease Severity by Guideline Organization Definitions Infectious Diseases Society of … Does not provide specific definitions for severity of CDI. … Definitions of Disease Severity by Guideline Appendix K-B.

39. Trauma Informed Care: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2025 - Many models acknowledged various forms of trauma beyond typical health and human service definitions … Limitations Creating search algorithms for complex and unclear concepts that lack consensus around definitions

40. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol: Malnutrition in Hospitalized Adults (pdf file)
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    October 19, 2020 - However, variations in definitions and tools used to screen and diagnose malnutrition have made it difficult … Comparators Key Question 1: Hospitalized patients without malnutrition, or direct comparisons of different definitions … Definitions: malnutrition. [internet]. … / https://www.nutritioncare.org/Guidelines_and_Clinical_Resources/Toolkits/Malnutrition_Toolkit/Definitions … / https://www.nutritioncare.org/Guidelines_and_Clinical_Resources/Toolkits/Malnutrition_Toolkit/Definitions