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201. Disposition of Comments Report for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (pdf file)
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     November 30, 2012 - This includes identifying abstracts for inclusion, definitions and diagnostic criteria, how abstracts … Definitions for outcome are appropriate. Excellent research conducted to analyze the questions. … Outcome and process measures (definitions) also very well defined. … Definitions of outcomes are supported by well documented references. … The lines were thickened in the figure. 83 Peer Reviewer #9 Methods Definitions of diagnostic criteria

202. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2006 - Studies did not use consistent definitions of events and severity.

203. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     March 10, 2010 - Thus based on the definitions in this report this group was prespecified as a population of interest … As per our pre-specified definitions of lower vs. higher dose of atorvastatin (see methods section)

204. Disposition of Comments for CER 183 Tonsillectomy for OSDB (pdf file)
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     January 17, 2017 - These varied definitions likely impact the measured outcomes following tonsillectomy. … Similarly for tonsillitis, what areas of discrepancy in the definitions are present – like need for … that the denominator then be 11 rather than 13, with appropriate adjustments downward of the various definitions … More detail regarding the definitions of the five listed major domains--limitations, consistency, directness … research gap that was presented in the introduction and results is the importance of having clear definitions

205. Disposition of Comments for CER 164 Home-Based Primary Care Interventions (pdf file)
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     February 16, 2016 - goals, populations served and organizational characteristics, I was particularly pleased to see clear definitions … There are several studies that perhaps should not be included in this review given the definitions established … done everything they could but are not well supported by the literature itself, which lacks full definitions

206. Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report: Anxiety in Children (pdf file)
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     August 31, 2017 - Definitions and diagnostic criteria for outcomes measures were appropriate. … TEP 3 Methods I thought the sections explaining the definitions of SOE was well done and helpful … 31, 2017 Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer Reviewer # 3 Methods Definitions … Please clarify, particularly if you are using both definitions at various times. … results, discussion, and tables, as well as what we believe are serious weaknesses in category definitions

207. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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     November 16, 2010 - The NOS includes domains to assess the quality of study group selection (representativeness, case definitions … Definition of Terms Definitions and abbreviations are listed in Appendix B. VII.

208. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness Review 128 Oral Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Colorectal Surgery (pdf file)
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     April 30, 2014 - Peer Reviewer #4 Methods The statistical methods used seem quite appropriate as do the definitions for … TEP #1 General You might want to include at the outset a table of abbreviations and their definitions … and reporting We have provided details on outcome definitions in the Methods section of the revised … TEP #4 Methods Definitions were understandable and diagnostic criteria for outcomes clear and appropriate … We generally relied on the outcome definitions of included studies.

209. Disposition of Comments for CER 167 Renal Masses (pdf file)
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     February 24, 2016 - Executive Summary Key Question 2a, Page 19 I have a concern about the methodology and definitions for … The definitions of fine needle aspiration and core biopsy should be stated in this section. … In the renal functional outcomes section, AKI is defined by strict GFR definitions. … The definitions or diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures are appropriate. … The definitions and diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures are appropriate.

210. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2010 - Strength of Evidence Grades and Definitions Strength of Evidence Grades and Definitions Reviewers in … The definitions used by EPC reviewers are different from those used by the GRADE Working Group (as of … 2008); the definitions used by EPC reviewers focus on the confidence decisionmakers have about the evidence … The main differences between the two grading systems: The definitions of domains differ slightly; in

211. Glaucoma-Screening Executive (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2012 - includes domains to assess the quality of study group selection (representativeness, selection, case definitions … Based on three glaucoma diagnosis definitions (glaucomatous optic nerve appearance, glaucomatous visual … defects only, while the HVF glaucoma hemifield test had the highest sensitivity under the other two definitions … The specific sensitivity and specificity values for GAT using a cutoff of ≥ 21 mm Hg for the three definitions … Visual function-specific perimetry to identify glaucomatous visual loss using three different definitions

212. Slide 1
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     January 01, 2013 - Patricia Deverka | June 19th, 2013 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research and Stakeholder engagement Definitions

213. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2011 - Does the comparative effect of treatments vary based on the definitions of obstructive sleep apnea used … Together with information on study design, patient and intervention characteristics, outcome definitions … Does the comparative effect of treatments vary based on the definitions of obstructive sleep apnea used … Furthermore, there are variations across laboratories in 10 the definitions of OSA (using different … There was insufficient evidence to address whether study heterogeneity could be explained by different definitions

214. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Tympanostomy Tubes (pdf file)
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     September 02, 2016 - o Sociodemographic risk factors KQ 1: Children with chronic OME (allow study-specific definitions of … effusion that persists for 3 months or longer1) KQ 2: Children with recurrent AOM (allow study-specific definitions

215. Traumatic-Brain-Injury-Rehabilitation Executive (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Many studies provided limited definitions of the examined interventions. … Generally, definitions or details about the content of the interventions appeared to improve over time … (i.e., more recent studies provided better definitions). … Newer studies provide more useful definitions than those published prior to 2000. … We recognize that such detailed definitions are not generally included in journal articles, yet we

216. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - , generation/model of devices), study participant characteristics, adjustment to insulin therapy, definitions … of hypoglycemia, definitions of diabetes, assessment of quality of life, rt-CGM alarm threshold, and … children], 8–14 years [children], 14–25 years [adolescent], and >25 years [adults]); however, our final definitions … children], 8–14 years [children], 14–25 years [adolescent], and >25 years [adults]); however, our final definitions … used, and training of patients/staff), adherence to wearing a treatment device, outcome measures, definitions

217. Use of a Clinical Pathway To Facilitate the Translation and Utilization of AHRQ EPC Report Findings (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2018 - [2] IDSA definitions for SEVERE CDI: (2.1) IDSA now recommends avalues for serum creatinine levels

218. head-neck-cancer-update-140204 (pdf file)
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     February 04, 2014 - To standardize image-based tumor volume definitions for three-dimensional radiation planning, the Internal … Definitions include gross tumor volume (GTV), clinical target volume (CTV) and planning target volume

219. Disposition of Comments for CER 163 Appropriate Antibiotics (pdf file)
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     January 27, 2016 - The report describes well that there are inconsistencies of definitions, but it might be helpful … Theme: Delayed Prescribing Comments regarding the definitions of specific delayed prescribing … interventions and terms used to describe them were handled by: 1) Improving definitions throughout … See comment in General Comments regarding definitions of "appropriate use." … Are the definitions or diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures appropriate?

220. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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     March 11, 2010 - Evidence Report on the Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: March 11, 2010 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Effectiveness of Screening and Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism I. Background and Objectives for th…