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441. Disposition of Comments for Screening of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - Inclusion/exclusion critera justifiable, search strategies well outlined and appropriate, definitions … The definitions and ratings criteria are very well described. … The Definitions of Ratings Based on Criteria section is clearly written and the three categories are … Definitions should be provided. We have provided definitions for these abbreviations. … (1) We have added definitions of “L” and “M” for Table ES-1.

442. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     September 13, 2012 - systemic antibiotic use, in the context of managing chronic wounds, including the application of case definitions … two-layer, short stretch, long stretch, multi-layer, Unna boot, and compression pump]), outcome measures, definitions … systemic antibiotics in the context of managing chronic wounds, including the application of case definitions

443. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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     October 18, 2010 - discuss each extraction item as a means to ensure consistency and understanding of the process and definitions … treatment Outcomes o : In addition to quantitative data for each of the following outcomes, definitions … consistency of measurements across outcome assessors and, for retrospective studies, consistency in outcome definitions

444. Disposition of Comments_CER 241: Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury (pdf file)
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     October 18, 2022 - Disposition of Comments_CER 241: Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Title: Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systema…

445. Breast-Biopsy-Update Executive (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2014 - Definitions of diagnostic groups based on index and reference standard test results Reference Standard … forms on several studies extracted by multiple team members to ensure consistency in operational definitions … Definitions of Test Performance Outcomes and Underestimation Rates Table A illustrates how index and

446. Disposition of Comments: Technical Brief No. 38_Automated Entry Patient Generated Health Data for Chronic Conditions: The Evidence on Health Outcomes (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2021 - Page 1, 2nd paragraph: The reviewer suggests clarifying up front definitions - consumer health technologies … Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer Reviewer #2 Methods In general, the definitions

447. Disposition of Comments for CER 161 Major Depressive Disorder (pdf file)
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     December 08, 2015 - Public Commenter: American College of Physicians Executive Summary, p. 23-24 Were the definitions … Yes, the definitions of remission used were similar, with total HAM-D score <=7. … We acknowledge that there are a variety of definitions for a “severe” depressive episode, but a mean … Definitions and diagnostic criteria are reasonable with the possible exception of the range of HAM- … We acknowledge that there are a variety of definitions for a “severe” depressive episode, but a mean

448. celiac-disease-protocol-140612 (pdf file)
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     June 12, 2014 - The grades and their definitions are presented below in Table 5. Table 5. … Strength of Evidence Definitions High We are very confident that the estimate of effect lies close to … Required and additional domains and their definitions Domain Definition and Elements Application to

449. Intermittent Inhalded Corticosteroids and Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists for Asthma (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2017 - Intermittent Inhalded Corticosteroids and Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists for Asthma Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 194 Intermittent Inhaled Corticosteroids and Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists for Asthma Executive Summary Objectives and Rationale for the Review This report summarizes a systemati…

450. 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 - Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Interventions for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Current State of the Evidence Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Interventions for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Current State of the Evidence Focus of This Summary This is a summar…

451. Disposition of Comments: Technical Brief 37 Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Opioids, Opioid Misuse, and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults (pdf file)
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     November 03, 2020 - Methods Disagreements on methods in research into dependence indicates some research on alternative definitions … The only technical language relates to definitions of strength and consistency of associations. … For at least several risk factors, studies use variable definitions (or do not define), such as (current … I realize these are in the definitions but a brief mention should be included in the Executive Summary … The definitions of strong and weak associations are well defined.

452. Rapid Evidence Product Addressing Social Isolation To Improve the Health of Older Adults A Rapid Review (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2019 - Social Isolation and Loneliness Definitions and Measures 1 Background One in five Americans report … Because of the variety of definitions and measurements used to capture these constructs, we could not … Social Isolation and Loneliness Definitions and Measures Table F-1. … Definitions of social isolation and loneliness Institution Definitions National Health Service – … Social Isolation and Loneliness Definitions and Measures

453. Disposition of Comments for Treatment of Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2012 - The discussion on page 48 states that “it is likely that even alternative definitions [of visual impairment … The definitions of disability used in the report were included to potentially standardize outcomes across … While optimal IOP is as low as possible, there need to be better definitions/standards re what is "normal … While optimal IOP is as low as possible, there need to be better definitions/standards re what is "normal

454. Disposition of Comments Report for Screening, Behavioral Counseling, and Referral in Primary Care To Reduce Alcohol Misuse (pdf file)
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     July 10, 2012 - We have not added problem drinking or problem use because the definitions in published literature are … with alcohol dependence but they very often also excluded people who drank very heavily (various definitions … and ICD-10 publications (as well as my Saitz R 2005 NEJM paper that includes references to these definitions … term alcohol misuse---because it should result in the VA and CMS having consistent terminology and definitions

455. Disposition of Comments Report for Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in Women (pdf file)
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     June 12, 2012 - The details for the definitions of these terms can be found in references 3 and 4. … We do not believe that repeating the detailed definitions (and supporting evidence) from those references … Peer Reviewer 6 Methods The definitions for the diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures are clear … KQ3 and KQ4 also had clear definitions and outcomes measures which were reported in a descriptive format

456. Progestogens-Preterm-Birth Executive (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2012 - Most studies do not indicate what categories of harms were systematically assessed, what operational definitions … confidence whether the extreme ranges of incidence of adverse effects reported reflect differences in definitions

457. Technical Brief Protocol: Impact of Community Health Worker Certification on Workforce and Service Delivery for Asthma and Other Selected Chronic Diseases (pdf file)
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     March 26, 2019 - Technical Brief Protocol: Impact of Community Health Worker Certification on Workforce and Service Delivery for Asthma and Other Selected Chronic Diseases Evidence-based Practice Center Technical Brief Protocol Project Title: Impact of Community Health Worker Certification on Workforce and Service Delivery …

458. Tonsillectomy Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     February 10, 2016 - Strength  of  evidence  grades  and  definitions   Grade   Definition     High     We  are  very  confident

459. Ankyloglossia-protocol-140630 (pdf file)
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     June 30, 2014 - Outcome measures will vary among studies, as will definitions of clinically significant ankyloglossia

460. Disposition of Comments for CER 178 Newer Medications for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (pdf file)
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     May 26, 2016 - Very clear description of the different SoE definitions.