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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/improving-utility-evidence-synthesis-white-paper.pdf
April 01, 2021 - However, if potential bias
in design or conduct of the
study leads to insufficient
evidence, authors … Low
Failure to provide data by
group (for determining
consistency and precision)
and the small sample … sizes
(imprecision) were the main
reasons
ROB, inconsistency and
imprecision
Data for rare … AEs was mostly
from single studies having
small sample sizes and
moderate or higher ROB,
therefore
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb118.jsp
August 01, 2011 - The KID's large sample size enables analyses of rare conditions, such as congenital anomalies and uncommon … For a detailed description of HCUP, more information on the design of the KID, and methods to calculate
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb147.jsp
January 01, 2013 - For a detailed description of HCUP, more information on the design of the NIS, and methods to calculate
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/moore-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Methods (Study Design, Data Sources/Collection, Interventions, Measures,
Limitations). … Study design and setting
Final progress report AHRQ R01HS0118322: “Identifying unnecessary radiation … Methods (Study Design, Data Sources/Collection, Interventions, Measures, Limitations).
5.
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/cb12/cb12.shtml
April 01, 2001 - Sources for more information on technical aspects of MEPS—such as the survey design and the methodology … Design and methods of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component. … Sample design of the 1996 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rapid-review-no-touch-modalities.pdf
May 01, 2022 - Although more than a dozen
studies of UVL disinfection systems exist, weak study design and conflicting … Characteristics of primary studies assessing ultraviolet light
Pathogen Study Study Type,
Design … Studies evaluating copper surfaces
Study Study Type,
Design
Setting Study
Duration
Intervention … Study characteristics relevant to risk of bias (formal assessments not performed)
Study Study Design … Ongoing trials in Clinicaltrials.gov
Title, Registration Number Registration
Number
Trial Design
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/meditation_research-protocol.pdf
October 17, 2012 - In a situation where double blinding may not be feasible, the burden of the design
issues is higher … Furthermore, given the anticipated large number of trials that have
moved to a more rigorous design … This review will also identify those areas in which there are inadequate
evidence to inform the design … They had serious errors in design, analysis, or reporting; large amounts of missing
information; or … Therefore study
questions, design and/or methodological approaches do not necessarily represent the
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/scope-communicating-evolving-evidence-white-paper_0.pdf
June 01, 2025 - effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/plant-based-chronic-pain-treatment/living-review#field_report_title_3
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outcome, sample … size, statistical heterogeneity, and others).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/obesity-pcpresources.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Design, implement, and evaluate a participatory process using practice facilitation and
community-health … The Clinician Champion still provides direction and vision for the project, helps design
tests for process … As with choosing the design for your bridge, you should pick the most appropriate performance
assessment
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/acs-pci-adjunctive-devices_surveillance.pdf
April 01, 2013 - Evidence Table
Author, year Study design Comparison Sample size Results
Kumbhani, 20136 Meta-analysis
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/elder-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - breaks in quality and safety
Safe, accurate,
efficient
ordering Return of
Results
Technical:
design … can assist family medicine offices in evaluating their own result management
processes and help them design … Design and implementation
of a comprehensive outpatient Results Manager. … Work
system design for patient safety: the SEIPS model. … Working memory and the design of health materials: a cognitive
factors perspective.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary50/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2009
July 15, 2009 - size and quality score. 36 Only 4 of the studies included in the systematic review used a controlled … design. … Size)
Patients With Visual Conditions
Reference Standard
Index Text
Quality Score
Ariyasu … Size (>500)
Credible Reference Standard Used
Reference Standard Applied to All Patients … Size, n
Patient Characteristics
Intervention
Results
Quality Score
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/atypical-antipsychotics-off-label-update_research-protocol.pdf
May 19, 2010 - For each
treatment or placebo arm within a trial, the sample size, mean outcome, and standard deviation … Therefore study questions, design and/or methodological
approaches do not necessarily represent the
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017151-fischer-final-report-2011.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Focus groups, interviews, case studies:
Design
We designed and executed a three-stage qualitative … fully incorporate best practices in workflow, organizational
culture, and usability within the IT design … Our results indicate that, as more
physicians use HIT systems, attention to integration and design will
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r01hs021496-jackson-final-report-2019.pdf
January 01, 2019 - information needs, and information-seeking strategies to
inform health information technology (HIT) design … of healthcare consumer
characteristics, information needs, and management strategies to inform the design … In 2011, the AHRQ recognized the need for robust studies of consumer health needs to improve the design … METHODS
Study Design
A comprehensive investigation of the personal characteristics, information needs … Implications
The findings of this research have several implications for the design of HIT, which may
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/anxiety-children_research-protocol.pdf
September 12, 2016 - Timing Any None
Settings Any None
Study design • Original data
• Any sample size
• RCTs, nonrandomized … we will develop a standardized data extraction form
to extract study characteristics (author, study design … 17
We will qualitatively summarize key features/characteristics (e.g. study populations,
design … Based on this assessment and the initial study design, we will assign a strength of
evidence rating … Therefore
study questions, design, and methodological approaches do not necessarily represent the
views
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/asc/userguide/ascguide.pdf
April 01, 2015 - That will allow time to design, program, and test the survey.
Figure 1. … Web Surveys
If you decide to conduct a Web survey, there are a number of Web survey design aspects … Web Survey Design Features
Although research on the best ways to design Web-administered surveys continues … Internet, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: the tailored
design method. 3rd ed. … and Pretest Web Surveys
Web Survey Design Features
Thoroughly Test the Survey
Chapter 5.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/asc-user-guide.pdf
July 01, 2018 - That will allow time to design, program, and test the survey.
Figure 1. … Web Surveys
If you decide to conduct a Web survey, there are a number of Web survey design aspects … Web Survey Design Features
Although research on the best ways to design Web-administered surveys continues … Internet, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: the tailored
design method. 3rd ed. … and Pretest Web Surveys
Web Survey Design Features
Thoroughly Test the Survey
Chapter 5.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/asc/resources/ascguide.pdf
April 01, 2015 - That will allow time to design, program, and test the survey.
Figure 1. … Web Surveys
If you decide to conduct a Web survey, there are a number of Web survey design aspects … Web Survey Design Features
Although research on the best ways to design Web-administered surveys continues … Internet, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: the tailored
design method. 3rd ed. … and Pretest Web Surveys
Web Survey Design Features
Thoroughly Test the Survey
Chapter 5.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/sleep-apnea_disposition-comments.pdf
October 25, 2011 - estimates are imprecise largely due to small
sample size-> largely due to small sample
size, the estimates … size
utilized, and what were their justification? … We have added the explanation (p 19, near bottom):
Sample size thresholds were chosen based primarily … size
range as 25 to 101. … It would be informative
and parallel to previous sections if they also
include the total sample size