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6661. Home and Community-Based Services Quality Indicators: (pdf file)
      qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2012/Appendix_1A_Details_of_literature_review.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - adults may not be related to differences in inpatient utilization, but may be related to increases … would inform development or interpretation of the HCBS QIs, such as clinical outcomes or healthcare utilization … Consequences of unmet need for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Healthcare Utilization … There were no statistically significant differences in healthcare utilization between those with and … "Unmet substance abuse treatment need, health services utilization, and cost: a population-based emergency

6662. In Conversation With... Michael L. Millenson | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-michael-l-millenson
      April 27, 2022 - Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … media and patient safety. … and got a lot of publicity. … material and to do so with less space and/or in a smaller amount of time.

6663. Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ptflowguide.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - Department of Health and Human Services or the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. … and openness. … patients and engaged physicians and nurses. … technician in fast track; and cleaning and organizing the fast track supply cart. … Sharma 6/1/09 Coordinate and orient nursing staff, techs, and support staff C.

6664. 019-Perioperative-Infection-Prevention-Strategies-Notes (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/019-perioperative-infection-prevention-strategies-notes.docx
      April 01, 2025 - the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (SHEA/IDSA/APIC) and the CDC … are impaired by elevated glucose and improved with insulin and better glycemic control. … higher healthcare costs. … This recommendation is for all patients, both with and without diabetes, and for all procedures. … and, “If necessary, then where, when, and how should it be performed?”

6665. 019-Ss-Periop-Infection-Prevention-Fg (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/019-ss-periop-infection-prevention-fg.docx
      April 01, 2025 - the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (SHEA/IDSA/APIC) and the CDC … are impaired by elevated glucose and improved with insulin and better glycemic control. … higher healthcare costs. … This recommendation is for all patients, both with and without diabetes, and for all procedures. … and, “If necessary, then where, when, and how should it be performed?”

6666. The Facilitation Primer: Strategies, Tools & Considerations to Get You Started (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/stakeholders-engagement-others_research-2012.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - It is the role of facilitator to recognize problems as they arise, and respond immediately and appropriately … It can be used to ensure an accurate understanding and reflection of the issues, concerns, and agreement … Orient participants to their role, and the roles of AHRQ, investigators, research institutions and … Facilitators should find the tools and techniques that work best for them, the participants and the … and Participation; and the International Association of Facilitators (2002).

6667. Sleep Deprivation Leads to Medication Error During Spinal Epidural Anesthesia | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/sleep-deprivation-leads-medication-error-during-spinal-epidural-anesthesia
      January 29, 2021 - Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … As a result, the patient suffered slower onset of analgesia and significant pruritis, and required more … obstetric care, and approaches to improve patient safety during labor and delivery. … Acute and chronic sleep deprivation in residents: cognition and stress biomarkers.

6668. A Postpartum Woman with an Erroneous SARS-CoV-2 Test | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/postpartum-woman-erroneous-sars-cov-2-test
      December 23, 2020 - Blood and urine cultures showed no growth, and a chest radiograph was unremarkable. … anxiety and alterations in home care (personal and parental) and health care during the critical transitional … to the pandemic and the care and communication from health care staff. … should be cautious in our test interpretation while we pursue evidence on the best strategies for test utilization … and interpretation. 

6669. A Missed Bowel Perforation - the Importance of Diagnostic Reasoning | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missed-bowel-perforation-importance-diagnostic-reasoning
      January 29, 2021 - Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … and albumin to increase oncotic pressure and expand intravascular volume. … With continued hypotension and tachycardia, she was diagnosed as having septic shock and disseminated … Antibiotics were broadened with the addition of vancomycin and metronidazole, and vasopressor support

6670. Final Evidence Summary: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/cognitive-impairment-in-older-adults-screening
      February 25, 2020 - financial planning); patient health outcomes (ie, mortality, health care utilization, institutionalization … , and KQ5). … Furthermore, no significant differences in health care utilization, advance care planning, and dementia … Cognitive stimulation and training, exercise interventions, and other medications and supplements showed … participants randomized to screening vs no screening as well as no significant difference in health care utilization

6671. Final Progress Report: Improving Medication Management Practices and Care Transitions Through Technology (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/feldman-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - To estimate the costs associated with the interventions and subsequent care and to compare these costs … and by selected assessment items. … pharmacies; (ii) drug utilization review (DUR) algorithms (also provided and updated by First DataBank … , and informal supports. … remediable and some not.

6672. SimCare: A Model for Studying Physician Decisionmaking Activity (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Dutta.pdf
      January 01, 2003 - SimCare is dynamic and interactive and simulates diabetes management in the office-practice setting. … SimCare is potentially both an assessment and a teaching tool that enables the observation and analysis … Computer-based models and simulation methods have been used to better understand and improve diabetes … ,” and “high.” … Depression and diabetes: impact of depressive symptoms on adherence, function, and costs.

6673. Disposition of Comments Report for Evaluation and Treatment of Tinnitus (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tinnitus_disposition-comments.pdf
      August 23, 2013 - Kaldo 2007 study and the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy of the Westin 2011 study. … tests and models. … evaluation and treatment. … And clonazepam? And Deanxit? … Results The amount of detail is excellent, and the Figures and Tables are appropriate.

6674. Whole-Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoporosis-vibration-therapy_technical-brief.pdf
      January 01, 2020 - treatment protocols, and the outcomes and harms measured. … What primary and secondary outcomes and harms were examined? e. … Since CMS did not specify billing codes for whole-body vibration therapy, we could not determine true utilization … We found no published articles about utilization of whole-body vibration 9 therapy across other … information about total sales of whole-body vibration platforms; therefore, we could not determine utilization

6675. Guide to Reducing Unintended Consequences of Electronic Health Records (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/guide-to-reducing-unintended-consequences-of-electronic-health-records.pdf
      August 01, 2011 - President and CEO, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) • David C. … should hire and deploy staff where and when they are most needed. • Maintenance routines and an environment … evaluate health care processes and to identify and assess potential vulnerabilities. … and upgrades. … occurred, and the potential causes and impacts of the problem.)

6676. Behavioral Programs for Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetes-behavior-programs_executive.pdf
      September 11, 2015 - and undiagnosed). … Improving diabetes-related health care utilization? 4 c. … health outcomes; their effect on diabetes-related health care utilization; or program acceptability … health outcomes; (b) their effect on diabetes-related health care utilization; and (c) program acceptability … e2 and 3 were combined for KQs 5 and 6. fUsed in summary tables and the analysis for T1DM.

6677. Interim Report of the Subcommittee of the NAC on Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Investments and Future Activities (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/about/organization/nac/interim-pcortf-snac-report.pdf
      October 01, 2022 - Innovations in training and in how best to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion and the success … and values … and staff … on Health Care Utilization, Cost, and Quality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34484875/ Structural … and CHIP programs and maternal and child health research.

6678. Disposition of Comments Report for Vitamin D and Calcium: A Systematic Review of Health Outcomes (Update) (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/vitamin-d-calcium_disposition-comments.pdf
      September 15, 2014 - vitamin D3 and vitamin D2 ? … studies and case-control studies) and quality (rated A, B C). … 92 Peer Reviewer 4 Clarity and Usability iii) Pg. 164-183 and 213-224 (Vitamin D only) and pg. 245-252 … and 263-274 (combined vit D and calcium). … Jindal, and M.S.

6679. Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review Update - Evidence Summary (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/noninvasive-nonpharm-pain-summary.pdf
      April 01, 2020 - Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria, Study Selection, and Data Abstraction Inclusion and exclusion criteria … B and C. … optimal integration of nonpharmacological pain management as well as utilization are sparse, contributing … function (i.e., responders) as well as outcomes related to change in use of opioids, healthcare utilization … Cognitive and Mind- Body Therapies for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain: Effectiveness and Value.

6680. AHRQ Slide Template
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-pain-management-grand-rounds-slides.pptx
      March 01, 2022 - Describe tools and strategies for facilitating shared decision-making in pain management and discuss … Analyze the implications of health equity considerations in pain management policy and practice and discuss … anxiety), quality of life, opioid use, sleep quality/interference, health care utilization Time: Short … Study design: RCTs and comparative observational studies (all interventions except triptans and NSAIDs … pain and function.