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9701. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
      January 01, 2016 - and innovations to better inform patient-centered outcomes research investments at AHRQ through the Effective … Subcutaneously released long-term exenatide use could also result in effective weight loss, several … New effective therapies are needed that can improve the quality of life of patients with the disease … Probabilistic sensitivity analysis showed a 64% probability of being cost-effective at a threshold … But in another study, ranibizumab therapy was not deemed most cost-effective.

9702. Disposition of Comments for Pressure Ulcer Treatment Strategies: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pressure-ulcer-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
      May 08, 2013 - Comments to Research Review The Effective Health Care (EHC) Program encourages the public to participate … The evidence does suggest that some of the products in this category are probably quite effective, … Also, certain interventions might be more effective in either full or partial thickness ulcers, but … from a disease or medical condition as it is for the effective outcome from a medical therapy. … The AHRQ report also emphasizes that any effective treatment strategy should also minimize the risk

9703. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cerebral-palsy-feeding_research-protocol.pdf
      June 12, 2012 - When compared with other nonsurgical interventions or no intervention, how effective are behavioral … Provided any information relating to whether the intended blinding was effective. … Blinding was likely effective. … Provided any information relating to whether the intended blinding was effective. … Blinding was likely effective.

9704. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults With Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m2 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/weight-loss-surgery_disposition-comments.pdf
      June 05, 2013 - Comments to Research Review The Effective Health Care (EHC) Program encourages the public to participate … This is because the key questions ask whether specific surgical procedures are effective in “treating … This is because the key questions ask whether specific surgical procedures are effective in “treating … The SOE refers to evidence as to whether the surgery is effective in “treating diabetes” as a whole … The SOE refers to evidence as to whether the surgery is effective in “treating diabetes” as a whole

9705. Tobacco Use and Help With Quitting Among Adolescents (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/preventive/chipra-0090-fullreport.pdf
      July 25, 2016 - • Potential for quality improvement (i.e., there are effective approaches to reducing the quality … • Counseling has been shown to be effective in treatment of adolescent smokers. … • Pharmacotherapy is an effective component of tobacco use-cessation treatment in adults. … Priorities among effective clinical preventive services. … Research has shown that a provider’s advice to quit can be effective.

9706. Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation (HYCR) Expanding Capacity Implementation Guide (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/expanding-cardiac-rehab-implementation-guide.pdf
      December 01, 2022 - While evidence is still accumulating, published research provides evidence that HYCR is a safe and effective … • When PHE ends: Some MA plans may choose to continue coverage if convinced it is cost effective. … Patients Patients must agree to participate in HYCR and perceive it as both safe and effective What … • HYCR is a safe option for participating patients. • HYCR is effective. … Effective start-up strategies include: • The Workgroup strongly recommends that all patients enrolling

9707. Archived: High Blood Cholesterol and Other Lipid Abnormalities: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/high-cholesterol-other-lipid-abnormalities-screening-1996
      January 01, 1996 - The assumption that early treatment is more effective than treatment begun later in life 57 rests on … Direct evidence that screening and intervention is effective in persons over age 65 is not yet available … There is not yet evidence that routine lipid screening is effective in reducing cholesterol levels or … To be effective, dietary interventions require regular follow-up and reinforcement. … Documented need for more effective diagnosis and treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia according

9708. Making Healthcare Safer Practices: 15. Care Transitions (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/care-transitions-1.pdf
      March 01, 2020 - important care information among patient, family, caregiver, and healthcare providers in a timely and effective … Facilitating the safe transition of patients from one level of care or provider to another through effective … provider engagement by having front-line personnel involved with the process of providing safe, effective … Next, the transitions coach and patient role-play effective communication strategies to teach the patient … The care transitions intervention: A patient-centered approach to ensuring effective transfers between

9709. Archived: Evidence Summary: Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2016
      March 01, 2016 - The 2009 review found that effective treatments are available for uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts … Conclusions and Relevance: Screening can identify persons with impaired visual acuity, and effective … The 2009 USPSTF review 8 found that refractive lenses and refractive surgery 28 were highly effective … is currently recommended (AREDS categories 3 and 4), AREDS found an antioxidant and zinc combination effective … adults as part of a multicomponent screening intervention in primary care settings to be no more effective

9710. Nisvariables1988-2014Forhcup-Us (pdf file)
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/NISvariables1988-2014forHCUP-US.pdf
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9711. Nisvariables1988-2012Forhcup-Us (pdf file)
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/NISvariables1988-2012forHCUP-US.pdf
      May 14, 2013 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DRG_NoPOA DRG10 Core DRG Version 10 (effective … Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- DRG10 DRG18 Core DRG Version 18 (effective … -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- DRG18 DRG24 Core DRG Version 24 (effective … -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes MDC_NoPOA MDC10 Core MDC Version 10 (effective … -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- MDC18 MDC24 Core MDC Version 24 (effective

9712. Abnormal-Uterine-Bleeding Research-Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/abnormal-uterine-bleeding_research-protocol.pdf
      November 21, 2011 - Tranexamic acid appears to be well-tolerated and cost- effective, reducing blood loss considerably and … AHRQ series paper 4: assessing harms when comparing medical interventions: AHRQ and the effective health-care … Finding evidence for comparing medical interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program. … Conducting quantitative synthesis when comparing medical interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health … Assessing applicability when comparing medical interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program

9713. Developing a Community-Wide Electronic Shared Medication List (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Stock_113.pdf
      June 15, 2005 - Effective interactions between the health care system and patients, especially those on complex medication … services focused on strengthening patients’ ability to manage their own care and to create a more effective … This new relationship with health care providers led to clinical work practices that were more effective … The Ambulatory Medication Safety Culture Survey proved to be an effective tool for providing feedback … Discussion among clinic staff about how they could make their clinic safer was an effective intervention

9714. TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement: Module 1 Introduction (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module1-presenters-notes.pdf
      January 12, 2022 - These types of organizations have conducted extensive research on how teams work, what makes them effective … This research is relevant to healthcare because delivering effective care requires teamwork. … For example:  Ensure effective processes are in place to close the loop on lab orders and referrals … • TeamSTEPPS can improve teamwork and communication, and effective communication supports the diagnostic … • TeamSTEPPS can improve teamwork and communication, and both effective communication and strong

9715. TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement: Module 1 Introduction
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module1-introduction.pptx
      January 12, 2022 - These types of organizations have conducted extensive research on how teams work, what makes them effective … This research is relevant to healthcare because delivering effective care requires teamwork. … For example: Ensure effective processes are in place to close the loop on lab orders and referrals because … TeamSTEPPS can improve teamwork and communication, and effective communication supports the diagnostic … TeamSTEPPS can improve teamwork and communication, and both effective communication and strong teamwork

9716. ICU Assessment Response Guide (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/icu-assessment-guide.pdf
      April 01, 2022 - Levels To Prevent Infections in ICUs (6:31 minutes) o This video shares a number of general and effective … This risk assessment will help the CUSP team develop effective interventions with frontline staff input … This is hard to do for everyone, but using effective strategies will support staff developing the skills … This is hard to do for everyone, but using effective strategies will support staff developing the skills … Likewise, having a physician champion to promote communication with physicians can be very effective

9717. Facilitator Guide: Learning From Defects Through Sensemaking (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/imp_learn_from_defects_facnotes.docx
      December 01, 2017 - But the most effective way to identify defects, particularly in a localized environment like the operating … Email blasts are not effective for teaching how to do a job better or to make sure patients are safer … Lectures may be more effective, given the face-to-face nature of that session. … Studies have shown that hands-on training events are effective, because the real engagement helps imprint … wrong-site surgeries may take years of collecting data before it is clear whether the intervention is effective

9718. Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report Implementation Handbook (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/Strat3_Implement_Hndbook_508.docx
      August 01, 2010 - Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety is a resource to help hospitals develop effective … Patients and families can play a role to make sure these transitions in care are safe and effective. … Bedside shift report is an opportunity to make sure there is effective communication between patients … To be most effective, use three or more different learning strategies during the training, such as giving … Standardization was the key to effective system-wide rollout.

9719. Archived: Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Screening, 2014 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening-nonpregnant-adolescents-adults-may-2014
      June 18, 2014 - The USPSTF found adequate evidence that HBV vaccination is effective at decreasing disease acquisition … USPSTF found convincing evidence that antiviral treatment in patients with chronic HBV infection is effective … Pooled estimates showed that antiviral therapy was statistically significantly more effective than placebo … Estimate of Magnitude of Net Benefit The USPSTF found adequate evidence that HBV vaccination is effective … improve health outcomes, reduced incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, and that HBV vaccination is effective

9720. Archived: Abnormal Blood Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/screening-for-abnormal-blood-glucose-and-type-2-diabetes-october-2015
      October 26, 2015 - Treatment and Interventions Effective behavioral interventions combine counseling on a healthful diet … It found that these programs are effective across a range of counseling intensities, settings, and facilitators … Effective programs commonly include setting a weight loss goal, individual or group sessions about diet … possible harm in women (interaction P  = 0.01). 25 Lipid-lowering therapy seemed to be similarly effective … considered to be at increased risk and provided more details about lifestyle interventions found to be most effective