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401. AHRQ Slide Template 2009 (ppt file)
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     September 01, 2009 - However, these studies assessed the results at nonuniform time points and therefore the findings may be difficult … Inadequate reporting makes it more difficult to judge the validity of the methods and results. … Inadequate reporting makes it more difficult to judge the validity of the methods and the results, thereby

402. Searching for Studies (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Identifying studies for systematic reviews of diagnostic tests was difficult due to the poor sensitivity … Identifying studies for systematic reviews of diagnostic tests was difficult due to the poor sensitivity … Identifying studies for systematic reviews of diagnostic tests was difficult due to the poor sensitivity

403. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     September 29, 2011 - Third, the coronary vessels in women tend to be smaller than those of men, which makes them more difficult … limitations was the preponderance of men that reached 85 percent of the patients enrolled, thus making difficult … Women also continue to be underrepresented in research on heart disease, making it difficult to draw

404. Disposition of Comments Report for Vitamin D and Calcium: A Systematic Review of Health Outcomes (Update) (pdf file)
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     September 15, 2014 - The tables are somewhat difficult to read. … added the footnote. 83 TEP 1 Clarity and Usability Although the report is well structured, it was difficult … within the AHRQ format) include the following: We agree that the organization of the report is difficult … Also cutoffs for 25-hydroxyvitamin D were different for different studies making it difficult for a

405. Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2022 - ritualistic behaviors can be a part of normal child development and, therefore, diagnosing OCD can be difficult

406. Knowledge Brief #1 Public Deliberation on Health Topics (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2013 - public consultation in which members of the public come together to engage in informed dialogue about difficult

407. Management of Infantile Hemangioma | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     June 21, 2016 - Studies used multiple and variable outcome measures to assess resolution of lesions, which makes it difficult

408. Treatments for Fecal Incontinence: A Review of the Research for Adults (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2016 - rectum drops down through the anus (called rectal prolapse) � Diarrhea » Loose stools are more difficult

409. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Effectiveness of Treatments Options for the Prevention of Complications and Treatment of Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2016 - about the predictive validity of grades, that there is a lack of reliability in grading.7 It may be difficult

410. Development of Harmonized Outcome Measures for Use in Patient Registries and Clinical Practice: Methods and Lessons Learned (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2019 - This variation, makes it difficult to compare, link, and aggregate data across a range of registries … This variation, makes it difficult to compare, link, and aggregate data across a range of registries … addition, VSAC does not currently provide intentionally-defined value sets, making comparison more difficult … techniques Drug therapies 32 studies identified in ClinicalTrials.gov (currently enrolling); difficult … It is difficult to ascertain how 1 of the registries is funded. 6 of the 13 studies seem to be more

411. Development of Harmonized Outcome Measures for Use in Patient Registries and Clinical Practice: Methods and Lessons Learned (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/white-paper-standardized-library.pdf
     February 01, 2019 - This variation, makes it difficult to compare, link, and aggregate data across a range of registries … This variation, makes it difficult to compare, link, and aggregate data across a range of registries … addition, VSAC does not currently provide intentionally-defined value sets, making comparison more difficult … techniques Drug therapies 32 studies identified in ClinicalTrials.gov (currently enrolling); difficult … It is difficult to ascertain how 1 of the registries is funded. 6 of the 13 studies seem to be more

412. Malnutrition in Hospitalized Adults | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     October 30, 2020 - However, variations in definitions and tools used to screen and diagnose malnutrition have made it difficult … Sarcopenia is an effective predictor of difficult-to-wean and mortality among critically ill surgical

413. 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 … Sarcopenia is an effective predictor of difficult-to-wean and mortality among critically ill surgical

414. Technical-Brief-31-Mobile-Health-Applications-For-Self-Management-Of-Diabetes (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2018 - Study design and presentation made it difficult to distinguish the effect of the app and the effect … Of note this population had diabetes that was difficult to control despite intense insulin therapy. … These results suggest that consumers may have a difficult time using these apps. … Study design also made it difficult to determine what effect could be attributed to the app and what … This makes it difficult to interpret and apply findings across health care contexts where patients may

415. Disposition of comments for CER 169 Low Back Pain (pdf file)
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     February 29, 2016 - Nonetheless, the amount of data and presentation of results is very difficult to get through the more … While writing is generally clear on an individual item it is very difficult to get main points (even … It was very difficult to identify interventions and outcomes rapidly in a way to implement. … General TEP Reviewer #4 This is difficult area due to the large number of trials, many of which are … Will be difficult for a general practitioner. Thank you for the comment.

416. Frameworks for Determining Research Gaps During Systematic Reviews (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2011 - Research gaps which are difficult to characterize into the PICOS framework should be abstracted in free … Currently, it is difficult to generalize across the wide variety of systems. … These varied measures, along with differing expectations for use for each system, make it difficult … If a question is difficult to answer with the given literature, it becomes apparent. … Research gaps which are difficult to characterize into the PICOS framework should be abstracted in free

417. Dispostion of Comments Report for Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults (pdf file)
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     November 27, 2012 - The authors note assessing that is difficult due to populations studies and reported. … Peer Reviewer # 5 Clarity and Usability It will be difficult for the conclusions to inform practice … Difficult I know. … "Liver tests" is preferable, short, and difficult to object to. … Despite the acceptance of current screening recommendations, implementation is difficult.

418. Disposition of Comments Report for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs: A Comparative Effectiveness Review and Meta-Analysis (pdf file)
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     June 10, 2013 - It was difficult locating information in many different tables on the same study. … Policy change is very difficult to effect; nevertheless, in recent years, there is strong interest … This makes difficult to compare PA levels (or to pool results) across studies. … . 173 Peer Reviewer 5 Results In trying to critically review the results of the study it was difficult … narrow confidence intervals that excluded the null. “ 175 Peer Reviewer 5 Results It was somewhat difficult

419. Developing Quality Indicators for Cancer End-of-Life Care: Proceedings From a National Symposium | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     September 08, 2010 - Moreover, instruments to measure depression are difficult to apply across settings of care and usually … The issue of ideal sources of information was also difficult to resolve, as participants identified strengths

420. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 6 (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2012 - hypothesis may appear true when it is false) due to a posteriori biases in interpretation, making it difficult … Restriction can be more difficult to accomplish when parties differ with respect to the value they place