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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/venous-ulcers-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-241-wheelchair-users-disposition-comments.pdf
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…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-biopsy-update_executive.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tech-brief-38-chronic-conditions-comments.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/major-depressive-disorder-disposition-160504.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/celiac-disease_research-protocol.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/disruptive-behavior-disorder_clinician.pdf
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…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-194-evidence-summary-corticosteroids-asthma.pdf
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…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tech-brief-37-opiod-use-adults-comments.pdf
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.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rapid-social-isolation-older-adults-final.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cad-women-diagnosis_disposition-comments.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/alcohol-misuse_disposition-comments.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/progestogens-preterm-birth_executive.pdf
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
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/community-health-worker-protocol.pdf
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 …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/tonsillectomy_research-protocol.pdf
February 10, 2016 - Strength of evidence grades and definitions
Grade Definition
High We are very confident
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ankyloglossia_research-protocol.pdf
June 30, 2014 - Outcome measures will vary
among studies, as will definitions of clinically significant ankyloglossia
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/prostatic-hyperplasia-medications_disposition-comments.pdf
May 26, 2016 - Very clear description of the different SoE definitions.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoporosis-bone-fracture_research-protocol.pdf
May 14, 2010 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: May 14, 2010
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments to Prevent Fractures in Men and
Women with Low Bone Density …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/future-research-prioritization-methods_research.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Prioritization Criteria Methodology for Future Research Needs Proposals Within the Effective Health Care Program
Methods Future Research Needs Report
Number 10
Prioritization Criteria Methodology for Future
Research Needs Proposals Within the Effective Health
Care Program
PiCMe—Prioritization Crit…