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  1. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/lessons-transcript.pdf
    January 06, 2017 - PCOR requires the active involvement of stakeholders to ensure that the research will meet its stated goals … Again there seems to be overlap with the goals of CBPR although the differences between them appear … or even mediated conversations, but typically patients don’t participate in decision making and the goal … commonalities, but what I tried to put on this slide is I do think that at least in this point in time the goals … SHALOWITZ: I just wanted to acknowledge that the goal of this is not to make patients, providers, and
  2. Llewellyn-Thomas (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/llewellyn-thomas.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - . • At each step, particular deliberative goals and communication issues. … ‐based choice is acknowledged and acted upon • Challenge 2 Pt. and  clinician/coach  agree on goals
  3. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-assessing-impact.pdf
    September 01, 2018 - ................................................................................................1 GoalGoal/Objective Our objective was to create a successful process for establishing a quality measure index … Evidence Summary Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Background Goal … Exercise and Questions for Key Informants Cover_Methods_Assessing the Impact.pdf Contents Background Goal
  4. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-search_methods.pdf
    July 01, 2012 - Introduction Locating all published studies relevant to the key questions is a goal of all systematic … Within the context of comparative effectiveness research, the goal is to have a comprehensive (if not
  5. Fraenkel (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/fraenkel.pdf
    December 26, 2012 - 22: Untitled Question from  a survey, Please consider how important each  of the  following  goals
  6. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/eaagleston.pdf
    January 06, 2017 - We had -- we set our goals low and high, hoping we fell somewhere in there. … those areas or from those specialties or those groups so that, for me, that was really the ultimate goal
  7. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/high-cholestorol-medicines-update/research-protocol
    May 17, 2013 - epidemiologic studies, therapeutic strategies to decrease risk have focused on LDL-c reduction as the primary goal … The previous target of LDL-c below 100 mg/dL was supplemented with an optional goal of LDL-c below 70 … all-cause mortality. 18,19 There is ongoing debate about whether multiple agents should be used if LDL-c goals … clinical relevance, as moderate-risk patients may require therapy intensification to reach their LDL goals … risk patients with a 10-year CHD risk less than 10 percent, as they are likely to achieve their LDL goal
  8. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/high-cholestorol-medicines-update_research-protocol.pdf
    December 31, 2013 - epidemiologic studies, therapeutic strategies to decrease risk have focused on LDL-c reduction as the primary goal … The previous target of LDL-c below 100 mg/dL was supplemented with an optional goal of LDL-c below 70 … all-cause mortality.18,19 There is ongoing debate about whether multiple agents should be used if LDL-c goals … clinical relevance, as moderate-risk patients may require therapy intensification to reach their LDL goals … risk patients with a 10-year CHD risk less than 10 percent, as they are likely to achieve their LDL goal
  9. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-search-strategies.ppt
    June 01, 2012 - The overall goal is to locate all published studies relevant to key questions. … For comparative effectiveness reviews, the goal is to conduct a comprehensive and exhaustive search while … General Search Guidance (1 of 3) The overall goal in any search is to locate all the published studies … and precision depends on the context; however, when performing comparative effectiveness reviews the goal
  10. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/pneumonia-antibiotic-treatment/research-protocol
    July 19, 2013 - pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) measures to select an antibiotic regimen, dosage, and route of administration with the goal … The primary goals of clinical pharmacokinetics include enhancing efficacy and decreasing toxicity of … serum trough concentration monitoring is more practical than AUC monitoring in clinical settings, a goal … using PK/PD measures for selecting an antibiotic regimen, dosage, and route of administration with the goal … effective regimen for dosing and administration of initial empiric antibiotic therapy may accomplish many goals
  11. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/undescended-testicle_executive.pdf
    December 01, 2012 - although this is usually reserved for cases where the testicle is not felt to be viable, as the primary goal … The immediate goal of most interventions for cryptorchidism is to reposition the undescended gonad … Intermediate outcomes include psychological benefits in terms of body image, and long- term goals include … Discussion Key Findings and Strength of Evidence The goal of an intervention for cryptorchidism is … report reviews the literature on treatment planning and therapeutic interventions to achieve these goals
  12. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/home-based-care_research-protocol.pdf
    November 19, 2014 - different health risks, ranging from generally well elderly to severely disabled patients, and have stated goals … Given these differences, there remain questions about which outcomes best match the different goals … current research provides regarding the ability of these programs to optimize patient and caregiver goals … Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published online: November 19, 2014 6 referrals), with the goalGoal-oriented patient care--an alternative health outcomes paradigm.
  13. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/traumatic-brain-injury-rehabilitation-future_research.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - literature or secondary databases about TBI rehabilitation programs that use shared decisionmaking or goal … Emphasis is placed on goal setting to develop healthy habits, utilizing problem solving strategies, … learning means of maintaining progress and setting new goals. … The goal of the Executive Plus program is to maximize executive functioning, as well as the long- term … NCT01166386 Acute Neurobehavioral Program for Improving Functional Status After TBI Our long-term goal
  14. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-217-management-of-infertility-comments.pdf
    May 14, 2019 - If used for policy, etc., it may be more appropriate The goal of the systematic review is provide … Peer Reviewer #5 General What is the goal of the lengthy summary at the beginning of the paper? … The translation of these findings in to clinical recommendations is a separate goals for policymakers … The draft in its current form may not achieve the target goal. … Reviewer #5 Clarity/ Usability Main objectives are clear and conclusions are in alignment with stated goals
  15. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-217-management-of-infertility-comments.pdf
    May 14, 2019 - If used for policy, etc., it may be more appropriate The goal of the systematic review is provide … Peer Reviewer #5 General What is the goal of the lengthy summary at the beginning of the paper? … The translation of these findings in to clinical recommendations is a separate goals for policymakers … The draft in its current form may not achieve the target goal. … Reviewer #5 Clarity/ Usability Main objectives are clear and conclusions are in alignment with stated goals
  16. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/mental-illness-heart/research-protocol
    January 17, 2012 - Characteristic Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria a Studies will be classified by primary study goal … To meet criteria for KQ 4, the study must state a goal to improve more than one condition related to … without medication management) for elevated cardiovascular risk KQs 1–4: Studies with the primary goal … Methods (Criteria for Inclusion/ Exclusion) KQs 1–4: Studies with the primary goal of improving … psychiatric outcomes Mass media strategies KQs 1–4: Studies with the primary goal of improving
  17. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/weight-gain-future_research.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - Despite this goal, we know of no treatment guidelines for the prevention of weight gain or maintenance … gain in adults may help establish treatment guidelines in order to achieve the Healthy People 2020 goal … 34 percent and reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 30 percent.5 Despite this goal … Additionally, weight gain prevention 1 was not the stated goal for many studies included in the … We defined self-management as goal setting, self-monitoring, problem solving, relapse prevention, and
  18. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
    December 01, 2015 - It is NOT the goal of the AHRQ Healthcare Horizon Scanning System to make predictions on the future … The primary treatment goal is to maintain blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible to delay … Many patients with T2DM do not meet treatment goals and require additional therapy with one of two … surgery are not appropriate for determining eligibility in patients with T2DM because the primary goal … of bariatric surgery (weight loss) is different from the primary goal of metabolic surgery (restoring
  19. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-245-breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy-disposition-comments.pdf
    October 01, 2021 - Our comments are aimed at helping you accomplish those goals. … review does not provide answers to important questions that are necessary to succeed in those worthy goals
  20. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/respectful-maternity-care-key-questions.pdf
    July 11, 2022 - The goal of this review is to address the decisional dilemma facing policy makers and practice leaders … tools to measure and implement safe and respectful care, is paramount to informing future program goals … individuals and their identified support networks as part of the multidisciplinary care team.40, 41 The goal

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